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Even though I have to wait a while until I accumulate enough funds to purchase a Subaru XV, I keep on adding more and more stuff to my mod list/wishlist.
I have started this thread for members to share their modifications and wishlists, in addition to providing a convenient location in which to keep track of one's wishlist. (For example, have your list posted here just in case of a hard drive crash)
Anyways, since I'm so OCD about these lists, I'll start off...
QUICK WARNING: I love pointless crap, so please don't take offense to how stupid this list may seem.
...but....
if I fall short cash... here's a more-realistic list!
after-DP Subaru XV Crosstrek reduced realistic silly list wishlist
$500 rearview mirror w/ compass and rear camera monitor
$149 rearview camera
$125 shock sensor
$ 25 wheel locks
$105 engine block heater
$ 32
$203 110 volt power outlet
$330 primitive racing skid plates
$ 55 all weather floor mats
$ 55 cargo tray
$ 40 Subaru severe weather companion
$ 60 sunshade
$ 40 rear seat back protectors
$ 80 hood deflector
$100 side window visors
$180 body side moldings
$ 55 rear bumper cover protector
$ 70 UltraGauge OBD-II electronic parameter monitor
$ 25 DVR 027 720p in dash camera
$ 25 front radiator guard mesh by McNICHOL'S 4 Mesh Hardware and Industrial Wire Mesh 0.0250" cube holes
$ 30 front dipstick extension (doubles as breather tube for front differential and manual transmission), rear differential breather extension
electronic cut-offs and bypasses:
* VDC complete off switch (completely eliminates additional VDC intervention that occurs even with "VDC OFF" switch activated)
* ABS cutoff
* cooling fan cutoff (for deep water crossings to avoid fan, fan motor, radiator, and other cooling system damage)
GRAND TOTAL REDUCED LIST PARTS COST $2284.00 estimated
if I use this list instead, I'll still have something in my bank account after getting mah Subaru about a year from now
I have started this thread for members to share their modifications and wishlists, in addition to providing a convenient location in which to keep track of one's wishlist. (For example, have your list posted here just in case of a hard drive crash)
Anyways, since I'm so OCD about these lists, I'll start off...
QUICK WARNING: I love pointless crap, so please don't take offense to how stupid this list may seem.
This list does not include my more-adventurous modifications such as the Subtle Solutions strut lift kit, all-terrain tires, etc.my future Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium categorized by purchase priority
Safety, security, convenience, cargo, etc
* Security System Upgrade - Shock Sensor
* DVR 027 720p dashcam or other dash cam
* Wheel Locks
* side mirror rounded-mirror attachment (for lane checking)
* Heavy-Duty Roof Cargo Basket (rebranded Yakima)
* multiple Kabletek 9/16in x 10ft Flexweave Cable w/strap (cables to secure roof accessories)
* multiple MasterLock Covered Laminated Padlocks 6127KALJ (locks cables to secure roof accessories)
* multiple MasterLock Motorcycle Locks 8218DPS (locks roof accessories to roof rails)
* UltraGauge or Torque Pro App w/ dedicated tablet or other OBD-II based parameter monitoring
* Engine Block Heater
* Battery Warmer
* 110 Volt Power Outlet
* Center Console Tray
* Cargo Net - Rear
* Rear Vision Camera P/N H001SSC700 with compatible mirror such as Subaru OEM or OEM-supplier Gentex 50-GENK335S Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/ 3.3" Rear Camera Display & Compass
* Hella or custom LED DRLs (aimed for 360 visibility, side-visible LEDs get amber, forward-facing white, rear-facing red)
* upgraded Hella Twin Supertone horn kit (300hz/500hz) P/N 003399801 and/or PIAA Automotive Supererior Bass Horn (330hz/400hz) P/N 85115
Chassis reinforcements, body protection
* clear Plasti Dip throughout vehicle (all painted surfaces with clear coat)
* clear Headlight Armor for headlights
* yellow Headlight Armor for fog lights
* Primitive Racing 3/16" front skidplate (no access holes)
* Primitive Racing 3/16" rear differential guard
* All-Weather Floor Mats
* Anti-Slip Mat
* Rear Seat Back Protector
* door jam guards (anti-door ding) or custom anti-door ding door jam guards made of UHMW-PE with design consideration of aerodynamics and paint protection
* Rear Bumper Cover
* Body Side Molding
* Hood Protector
* Side Window Deflectors
* Sunshade (windshield)
* RallyArmor UR mudflaps or other rally-quality mud flaps w/ hook to retract for severe off-roading
* custom metal mesh fog light covers (imitates STI fog lamp covers on bugeyes that let light shine through while protect lights)
* Car Cover
* Car Cover Bag
*** Subaru Bumper Corner Molds
* STI Flexible Strut Tower Brace OR Cusco Front Strut Bar Type OS P/N (694 540 A)
* Cusco Rear Strut Bar Type OS P/N (694 541 A)
* custom rear subframe bracing (reinforcement + additional bracing to unibody) or Cusco Powerbrace Rear Member Side P/N (687 492 RS) and Cusco Powerbrace Rear Member P/N (692 492 RM)
*** STI Flexible Draw Stiffener, Rear P/N ST20168ZR000 (if possible, connects bottom surface of the floor with the side frame) or Cusco Powerbrace Floor Center P/N (692 492 C)
*** STI Flexible Support, Rear P/N ST20156PF000 (if possible, pillow ball bushing in the middle of the support plate where the sub-frame connects to the body) or Cusco Powerbrace Floor Center P/N (692 492 C) as listed above
*** STI Trailing Link Set P/N ST20250MF000 (if possible, pillow ball bushings and links stiffened)
* Cusco Rear Lateral Link FRONT SIDE adjustable P/N (692 474 LA)
* Cusco Rear Lateral Link REAR SIDE adjustable P/N (692 474 L)
* Whiteline Front chassis Brace KSB723 (for 2012+ Impreza)
* Whiteline Front Brace - control arm support KBR14 (for 2012+ Impreza)
*** Cusco Brake Cylinder Stopper or custom master brake cylinder brace (braces brake cylinder to rigid location such as strut tower mounts)
* Cusco Powerbrace Rear End P/N (694 492 RE)
* Cusco Front Sway Bar P/N (695 311 A26)
* Cusco Rear Sway Bar P/N (692 311 B20)
* Cusco Strengthened End Link (667 318 A) with quick-release pins
* Cusco adjustable rear trailing rod pillow-ball type P/N (965 474 T)
* miscellaneous Whiteline bushings (for 2012+ Impreza)
* W0506 Front Control arm - lower inner front bushing
* W53353 Front Control arm - lower inner rear bushing
* KDT901 Front Gearbox - positive shift kit bushing
* KSR207 Front Steering - rack & pinion mount bushing
* W63225 Rear Control arm - upper inner bushing
* KDT907 Rear Crossmember - mount bushing
* KDT910 Rear Crossmember - mount insert bushing
* KDT906 Rear Diff - mount in cradle bushing
* KDT903 Rear Diff - mount in cradle insert bushing
* KDT905 Rear Diff - support outrigger bushing
* W0505 Rear Shock absorber - lower bushing
* W0568 Rear Trailing arm - lower front bushing
* rally-style heavy-rubber front bumper lip (able to take off-road abuse while making front-end more aerodynamic plus light downforce and quick-release feature)
* Trailer Hitch
Change in conjunction with maintenance interval
** STI Sports Oil Filter P/N ST15208ST000 [new FB-specific] or ST152084S000 [old Subaru-specific] (if possible)
** Idemitsu/Subaru Synthetic 0W-20 for daily driving; Elf Excellium NF/Total Quartz Energy 9000 in 5W-40 for heavy-duty urban;
Motul in 10W-40 "6100 Synergie+" for heavy-duty mountain pass, "300V CHRONO" for severe-duty off-road/rally/extended mountain pass drive
* Bosch Aeroblades/Icon windshield wipers
* upgraded PSX24W fog light bulbs such as PIAA, Hella, Sylvania, etc
*** STI Air Cleaner Element P/N ST1654621010 (if possible, can substitute ST1654621010 with Cosworth P/N 20002278)
** DOT 4 brake fluid such as Endless S-Four or Motul RBF 600 Factory Line
* Hawk HPS brake pads P/N front HB432F.661 or Brembo sport brake pads
* SPT Radiator Shroud P/N SOA8431080 (if possible)
* custom radiator shroud (closes gap between radiator and core support) if SPT not compatible
** STI Radiator Cap P/N ST4511355010 (available from local Subaru dealers)
*** STI Radiator Hose Set P/N ST451624S000 or Samco Sport P/N TCS135/C with CK135/C
*** STI/Goodridge Stainless Steel Mesh Brake Hose Set P/N ST265504S010 Goodridge P/N SSU0700 or 24218 (if possible)
*** high g-force resistant fuel-pump + fuel filter and/or full fuel system
*** STI/Goodridge Stainless Steel Mesh Clutch Hose P/N ST372514S000 (if possible)
*** STI short-throw shifter for 5-speed manual (5MT) such as P/N C1010FA001 (if possible)
* Exedy Stage 1 Organic Clutch P/N 15801 (if possible)
* high-end Panasonic automotive battery or Deka battery (heavy-duty AGW battery)
Cosmetic, entertainment, etc
* German-spec rear fog light and fog light controls
* Tweeter Kit
* Upgraded Speakers
* Roof Spoiler
* black-painted brake calipers
* black plasti-dipped front grill with horzontal "wing" changed to brushed aluminum-look
Heavy-duty/towing upgrades
* Subaru Trailer Hitch
* custom motor oil cooler
* custom transmission/front differential oil cooler
* STI Rear Differential Cover P/N ST383164S000 or custom rear differential cover w/ more cooling fins than stock
* custom power steering controller motor cooling fins and/or air cooling ducts to power steering controller motor
* heat reflecting shield wrapping on brake master cylinder and clutch master cylinder
* German market Subaru XV 1.6 dual-range 5-speed manual gearbox w/ applicable interior parts and controls
- OR FULL 2014 Subaru Forester (SJ chassis) 6-speed manual gearbox swap
w/ custom "granny gear" crawler 1st gear (similar to the "G" gear of the Porsche 959 and 1st gear crawler gear of light-duty trucks and minibuses)
w/ 2nd-6th gears custom-fitted with regular 5-speed manual gear ratios for USDM Subaru XV, ALL gears custom reinforced for FA20 DIT
* chock block and drip pans for parking
* all-terrain tires, Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S 215/65R16 tires with 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5X 16 inch steel wheels
* run-flat tires, Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT (225/55RF17
Run Flat) for improved control in case of blowout/tire leak
* front and rear clutch-type Cusco LSD; Type RS/1way front, Type MZ/2way rear, FD of 4.444
* Phase II MY1999+ STI 14kgf viscous coupling center differential OR PPG Torsen center LSD from RalliSpec
...but....
if I fall short cash... here's a more-realistic list!
after-DP Subaru XV Crosstrek reduced realistic silly list wishlist
$500 rearview mirror w/ compass and rear camera monitor
$149 rearview camera
$125 shock sensor
$ 25 wheel locks
$105 engine block heater
$ 32
$203 110 volt power outlet
$330 primitive racing skid plates
$ 55 all weather floor mats
$ 55 cargo tray
$ 40 Subaru severe weather companion
$ 60 sunshade
$ 40 rear seat back protectors
$ 80 hood deflector
$100 side window visors
$180 body side moldings
$ 55 rear bumper cover protector
$ 70 UltraGauge OBD-II electronic parameter monitor
$ 25 DVR 027 720p in dash camera
$ 25 front radiator guard mesh by McNICHOL'S 4 Mesh Hardware and Industrial Wire Mesh 0.0250" cube holes
$ 30 front dipstick extension (doubles as breather tube for front differential and manual transmission), rear differential breather extension
electronic cut-offs and bypasses:
* VDC complete off switch (completely eliminates additional VDC intervention that occurs even with "VDC OFF" switch activated)
* ABS cutoff
* cooling fan cutoff (for deep water crossings to avoid fan, fan motor, radiator, and other cooling system damage)
GRAND TOTAL REDUCED LIST PARTS COST $2284.00 estimated
if I use this list instead, I'll still have something in my bank account after getting mah Subaru about a year from now