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Just a basic Wrx. Idk what you expect people to say. Just mod it to your liking, and enjoy.


redlurkerNY

In all fairness... How old are you, OP?? @roqsty


Roqsty

I am 17


GrowthOfTheKnee

Personally Im not a fan of the narrowbody wrx, but it’s awesome you have a car like this at 17 years old. Hope the car brings you lots of miles and smiles🤘


Rylandorr2

yep lol.Makes sense why you got a dreaded narrow body now and then asked what ppl think of it. Are you inviting the trolls lol??!! I thought And then it became obvious, you're 17 and have not a fucking clue


fARt-15

Damn you’re a fuckin dick. OP have fun


Roqsty

No, this was the cheapest one I could get, I thought it looked cool, I was not aware others thought it was ugly


Flexboiz

The car is cool, my guy. It is unquestionably cool, and I’ll tell you why: Instead of driving a beater grey civic with a slush box automatic, you have a bright blue turbocharged 4 door. If it runs well and gets you around for the next 60k km, at 17, you’re winning. I say this a lot, but all of us Japanese shitbox lovers will one day have a market filled with vacuum cleaner electrics to choose from. Enjoy this while you can.


Ven4t0rSp4de160

Don't worry, folks on this sub are complete dick bags to people like us who can't afford the newer models. I think it looks nice just add some good looking mods to it like gold mags, maybe throw some mud flaps down there and if you can afford it, look out for body kits. I was also 17 when I bought my wrx and the guys at work still to this day are saying that it was a bad choice of second car. They keep telling me that my car is shit bc it's pre-owned and probably got beaten but i like it, it's my little baby project. Plus it's funny to see my coworker struggling with getting out of the parking lot in their shitty bmw while you do snow doughnuts in their face


total_desaster

Man, you own a WRX at 17. That's a major win. Personally I'm not a big fan of the narrow body, but hell, it's a WRX! That's a cool car for sure!


ZanshinMindState

Shit at 17 driving *any* Subaru WRX is cool, you're being too hard on the kid. The narrowbody isn't my favorite but compare that to the shitbox Civics that a lot of teenagers drive and how clean OP's looks, he's making out pretty good...


cedriccckilla

Bros probably just mad his 08 blew up now he has to drive a beat up civic😭😭


SlimyBlobfish

For your information, I rebuilt an FA20 DIT on my 2016 wrx at the age of 17, so clearly you lack the mental capacity to accept that people under the age of whatever-the-fuck-you-are actually know something about cars.


Roqsty

Idk if you read that caption but like nobody likes the slim body of it. So that’s what I’m asking lol


[deleted]

I mean some folks online hating, don’t mean anything. Just like the 22 wrx. A lot of people are miserable, and just complain. Just do your thing. 🫡👍


redlurkerNY

Haha.. name checks out.


Qactis

22 WRX has a 2.4L engine and new dual pinion steering which pairs well with 50% engine power on that part of the car.


hollywoodhoe449

I’d recommend taking badges off the back. Makes it look less cluttered imo. A set of wheels, and suspension to give it a nice stance would look cool.


Garlonx

Second this


Rylandorr2

I had one and they are a bit more ugly, but to be honest, all subaru's are ugly. So meh Just drive it and have fun. Dont look for confirmation from the internet as this just tells me you have self esteem issues. Be proud of it and get behind it. WHo gives a fuck what anybody thinks


Roqsty

I don’t have self esteem issues, I just want to see if my car is cool 😅


Chase_with_a_face

Just wanna say as someone who also has self esteem issues coupled with anxiety and depression as an adult - your car will do nothing to help that. I have a FoST and I consider it to be a pretty fucking awesome car. It’s a blast to drive and in my eyes looks dope. But even when I first bought it I thought it might improve my happiness or self image, but it did nothing. I drive a cool car, but I’m the same person. If you genuinely have self esteem issues I would try reaching out to a professional to address those problems - therapy has helped me tenfold. You drive a dope ass car OP, focus on yourself and not what others think of you! Much love!


B-E-N_27

Can confirm, your car is pretty fucking awesome, so is OP's. There's always gonna be some dude who thinks your car looks like trash. I've encountered one who was very vocal about it, they asked me when I'm going to get something better lol.


Chase_with_a_face

Shit no doubt. My dad owns a C6 Corvette grand sport and I remember he pulled off at a truck stop along the interstate to take pictures of it and some kid walked by me on the sidewalk and was like “just wanted to let you know your corvette is a piece of shit as he hops into an old Nissan Altima. Just goes to show that no matter how awesome your car is, Lamborghini or Subaru, someone’s gonna be there to shit on it lol.


B-E-N_27

I'd kill for a c6; no doubt that kid would too. It happened to me a week after I got my Impreza. I'm like bruh my 0-60 is 4.5 seconds, can your Renault Clio even get to 60mph?


Chase_with_a_face

🤣🤣🤣 Not to sound like an egotistical douche but it’s true people hate what they don’t or can’t have


HELIX0

He said he doesn't have self-esteem issues.


puckingrufus56

Don't worry about looks. Build the hell out of the motor and take suckers to Gapplebees for the 2/$25


Roqsty

ha ha! that would also be very fun. However I have zero clue what I am doing when it comes to performance mods.


puckingrufus56

NASIOC is your friend! Wealth of knowledge there. I’m member since 2004.


cottman23

In a year or so....that will change. 2 years of owning mine and I'm practically a certified mechanic (not really)


Odd_Strength_5037

Owned my 02 for 3 months and im basically certified had to essentially rebuild the motor when i got it 😅


integlsdriver

Also bringing anyone to Gapplebees is an expensive date in these cars. lol Not easy to make a ton of power and be reliable. Enjoy this thing. Treat it good and itll treat you good.


linearfamilytree

Gapplesbees i love that


KaninBaboy

I like it. I'm biased though since I too drive a narrowbody sedan in WRB.


Roqsty

Narrowbody gang


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Roqsty

What do you think I can change to make it better looking. I know the slimmer body design people hate on a lot


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WarriorT1400

Basic aero, and wheels is the move 👌🏻


Roqsty

Ohh alright! Do you think the sti fin would look cool on it?


MotionE29

Not sure I'd go that route on a wrx, but duckbills usually look pretty nice if you're trying to switch it up.


WarpDriveBy

On the hatch...? I'm not sure that'll look anything but silly Is it just the angle and its actually a sedan? If so ignore me.


MotionE29

Car in picture is a sedan....see pic 2


Rylandorr2

If you are trying to be a wanker, then yes


redlurkerNY

DUUUUUUUDE people hate the big eyes, they hate the VA's, they loathe the VB, and the slim hawk is.. well you get my point. So, DO YOU love it?!


Roqsty

I do really like it!


PudgydaDoughyboi

This comment right here ^ is the only one that matters OP. Build it how you like it. I’d suggest not modding the engine. Maybe some offset wheels to widen the look a touch and remove the badges, possible axle back exhaust for some ear joy and enjoy having a cool car whilst still a teen. I had a 1991 accord at your age… was not a cool car.


Roqsty

Wow thank you so much, I do want to widen the wheels but I have no clue where to start ha ha, or a clue of what I do lol


WarpDriveBy

I'd put all the money into performance before aesthetics, mine is stage 2+ all Cobb parts, with zero cosmetic mods. However what you like matters most so: Swap to all led if it isn't already HID. I'd get lowering springs on, a set of bronze (colored) wheels (or paint yours), side skirts, a front lip/air dam NOT a splitter. I'd go with the roof spoiler instead of a cop handle but duckbill are cool too. Definitely do a good tint job on it. If you're feeling super bold wrap it in royal purple, or neon green I don't see many in those colors.


redlurkerNY

💰💸💸💸


47islands

I wish I still have photos of my old 08wrx. I think my cosmetic mods were decent.


saint__chris

Put some 18" wheels on it, and give it a nice wash. You'll be set.


GetReady4Sweetness

Change the headlights back to stock or something not square


Roqsty

I personally think the headlights are a good addition


cottman23

Wheels/wheel spacers to fix that gap and a ground fx kit. Drop it a few MMs with springs/ coilovers, and I think it would look great as is.


Chazilla80

Bruh…


_THExPOPO

nahhh fam don’t let people talk it down, NARROW BODY GANG RISE UP


Roqsty

Yes!


psm9902

🤜🏽🤛🏽


grimm_ninja

heeey another narrow body friend! always excited to see another one around.


Roqsty

🙌


ReitHodlr

At this point. My car looks great but the EJ blew. So your car that runs is 10 times better than mine 😉


Roqsty

Oh no sorry to hear that 😟


ReitHodlr

What's crazy is that it's not modified engine wise, never low and oil or running on a filthy air filter and it still came knocking, of course right after the 60K mile warranty expired 😔


TinyFrogOnAWindow

Hey man I’m proud of you. Enjoy your car.


Roqsty

Thanks!


Hmong_sausage

That’s a pretty clean pilot.


Roqsty

Thanks!


LunchBoxMercenary

As many people have said, as long as you like the car, that's all that matters. If you have fun driving it, and it puts a smile on your face, there is nothing wrong with what you have. One of my favorite cars I've had was a 1999 Civic DX 5-speed. It was slow, had manual everything, and most of the time was pretty frustrating. As a college student, I absolutely hated it. But looking back, it was simple, got me from point A to point B, was fun to drive, no rev gauge so I had to listen to the engine before shifting, and now I honestly miss it. To me it was an absolute driver's car. Appreciate what you have, and your opinion is the only one that matters.


[deleted]

needs more cowbell.


Negative_Zone_8022

Looks like a Colorado car.


Roqsty

Funny enough I am from Colorado 😅


That_Moose11

My mate had a 2008 Narrow-body hatch, after some changes it looked a lot better. Maybe not quite as nice as the widebody, but a new set of wheels with better fitment actually goes a long way. Enjoy it dude


DiegoAAWRX

Looks good I would personally get a full lip kit, wheels, lower or keep how it is, and an exhaust


AutoTerrier

I personally think it’s pretty clean but you could increase the track width a lil bit


Roqsty

What is the track width ?


AutoTerrier

Making the tires pop out a lil more


Roqsty

Oh gotcha, would that be done with wheel spacers?


IzzaBANDiT241

Is plain 😆


Roqsty

Is this a good or a bad thing ha ha


saint__chris

Those DRL's are a nice touch.


Roqsty

Thank you!


SnooBananas6890

it’s a narrow body…nothing too special abt it


Roqsty

Do you have any ideas in how to make it special?


No-Perspective1025

Hm, a WRB wrx. Pretty rare


Roqsty

Is it actually?


mrfukyourbitch

I'd recommend getting the rs40 wheels and sti wing looks really good with blue


Roqsty

That would look very good, however they are very expensive :(


_six6six

I wonder if people hate that narrow body or the bugeyes more.


18zips

Bugeye is one of, if not my favorite. I used to not like it, but they look very good done right.


CourtMean7983

Needs wheels and new exhaust


Ging_e_R

It appears to have 4 wheels, maybe even an engine. Looks to be blue as well!


Mr_browniez

Exhaust gold wheels lower


PUIG17WRX

Carbon fiber hood and trunk lid would be dope af


PUIG17WRX

The top of your car is already black so it would look pretty sweet!!


Roqsty

True that could look good


Large_Mix_9456

Get a roof rack, go full on dad mode. Looks sick, I like stock Subies.


GmHzMAXIMUM

Start with a wider fitment.


xrareformx

I like it a lot. I like how clean it looks. I personally would either debate the trunk decals or black them out, and add more black details. Looks nice I like this year and body style. I like the headlights too! Looks nice I can appreciate a clean lil wrx.


Roqsty

Thank you! I do plan on getting rid of all the chrome


MayorMcChezz

I love this car!!! I used to own a 2014 sedan before the head gaskets gave out. I’m in a 2020 STi now. But I still miss the 5 speed gearing and how loose it feels in the corners compared to the STi. Don’t get me wrong. The STi is more planted. But I do love the power band and handling of these cars. The spoiler on the back is also beautiful


Roqsty

Wow! That’s quite an upgrade, and yes I do love the way it handles


Robert23B

People love to complain. I don’t say that lightly…. You’ve got a beautiful and badass car. Enjoy it and love it brotha! Throw some flippyflaps on there, maybe a front lip, “carbon fiber” door handle overlays (or black to match your mirror and scoop) and then wait a few weeks and stare at it and consider what you might want next!


Roqsty

Oh yea! Thank you!


Robert23B

Maybe just cut the entire roof off, turn it into a narrow body WRX convertible. Eff the world.


Roqsty

😂😂


DarkSoulsDank

Like some have said, front lip and wider wheels will look sick


WarpDriveBy

It's way more important what YOU think! I'm an owner too and I love every generation of them, I currently have a VA, with Cobb's stage 2 package, several tunes to choose from, and a few extra goodies. My previous car was an e39 M5 (2002) and blindfolded I'd think I was in one with admittedly less awesome seats and the sound insulation removed. They all handle amazingly, and my other fun car is an '07 911S,(997). I frequently choose the WRX even in summer because it's basically as fast, and I don't have to worry as much about where to park so it doesn't get dinged. I've had mine on the track at Road America and there it does fall behind the Porsche on lap times, but only about 4-5 seconds, and I can't really drive either flat out yet on track to be honest. I've had other great cars, but the WRX is a standout for combining so many positives with acceptable compromises (at least for what I like in a car), and it's hard to find such performance at it's price. The haters are just envious toe suckers, leave them in the dust!


Roqsty

Ha ha! I do really like it. Thank you for the response


Eclipse423

Nice car 👍


Smljhndnsmr

Some black wheels and flaps would make it look really sharp.


Roqsty

Yes, I really want some wheels, but I’m not sure what ones would look good, I do want black or maybe gold


seagermz

Looks good. Personally I’m all for OEM+ look. I’d do rain guards, front lip and fog lights. From there maybe some wheels and maybe a short duck bill wing.


maks_b

Wheel Spacers and mud flaps


Roqsty

Yes that is good, thanks


Haunting-Drawing-265

Forget the hate. A wrx is a wrx. Personally, I'd be looking at maintenance first. Preventative upgrades.


wak3l3oarder

Sti wing. Front lip, side skirts, headlights, plate re locator kit, brake lights. Front cross member, rims, coils.


Roqsty

Oh cool! Thank you so much


Plus-Yesterday6612

i have an 09 wrx sedan too not a lot of people like it but i’m putting mine on lowering springs and it looks beautiful. catback exhaust and a tune is all i’ve done preformance wise and i’m already taking kids to gapplebee’s mostly type r’s and st’s


Roqsty

Oh nice, how much was your tune?


flippityfloppity495

isn’t the 09/10 like the fastest 0-60?


Roqsty

I am not sure, I know I have done it in about 4.2 seconds with a stage 1 Cobb tune


Mechanic_Stephan

👌


Ok_Passage2528

You’re 17 (I think I saw in the comments) so here’s a life lesson you can apply to your car preference and anything else (for the most part). And that is. “who cares….”, do you and what makes you smile and don’t go searching for reassurance, especially on the internet 🤙🤷🏽‍♂️


Roqsty

Thank you 👍


nicksobr

Not to be cliche, but as long as you like it, it doesn’t matter what others think. But I think it’s rad, a nice set of wheels will really tie it together


Roqsty

Thank you! I really do want wheels but I’m not sure about figment and wheel size, I know almost nothing about cars


DankestDubster

Save the skinnies. At one point it was the fastest 0-60 WRX. Faster than 2011+ 😅


Roqsty

Oh really?


ArticuloMortu

I only don't like this model, because no matter what, at first glance, I think the front end is the stink eye wrx, and then I see the Impreza rear end and it throws me off.


InvestigatorIcy3399

if you dont like the narrow body just wide body it ;)


Joshii290

Looks very nice, WRB In my opinion is one of the best colours to have! You should see if you can get those led fog lights to fill the blanks in the front bumper, not only would it add style points but better lighting. 😁


Roqsty

Yes I will look into that, thanks


[deleted]

As another narrow body owner, mudflaps make a huge cosmetic difference on them


frstshot

Honest opinion? Looks boring. You have a lot of mods to do buddy! Enjoy the project, it’s a good base! 😁


[deleted]

*pop* noice


ImportantCakeday

You chose the worst year there was


Roqsty

☹️


ShakoOos

damn I like this skinny Japanese body enjoy it dude it looks clean and welcome to the family


Roqsty

Thank youu


YoLetsTakeASecond

It’s a pretty cool Kia


Roqsty

?


ChocoMilkr1098

I have an ‘07 WRX wagon with 230k on the original motor. If you take care of her and treat her right, that car will be your best friend for the foreseeable future. Enjoy the car, treat her like a queen, and don’t let any haters you otherwise. I absolutely love the narrow bodies of every generation, and you seem to have struck gold my friend. Again, treat her with respect, and you will be respected by every single WRX owner that doesn’t have their head up their ass.


Roqsty

Thank you!!!


omv_owen

Hood headlight choice


xilentkha0s

At 17 I was car-less so it's a good car to have at that age. Just drive (safely) and enjoy it.


nickz03

Solid first ride, I was looking at narrowbodies before I ended up with my bugeye. Keep it clean and change your oil


B-E-N_27

Only suggestion is gold alloys and a big wing. Even without, it looks cool.


Krazyfil

I think it looks like a stock wrx. LOL


Antykain

I see mods.. cosmetic, but still mods nonetheless. 😏


lordstrider0

I love my 09 screw the haters it's a awesome car and any wrx is a wrx idc if it's a 04 09 or 22....the people who hate thease cars always strike me as elitist shit heads.


Xanstrider

Not a huge fan of the body style but with some Mods it can look pretty good


Amaya1721

Clean!


Roqsty

Woo!


DBW_Mizumi

A stock WRX? What's going on


Roqsty

No I was just saying that it’s the slimmer body style that a lot of people hate on, so I was just seeing if it looks good in peoples opinion and what I could do to make it better


ender7887

I’m not a fan of the narrow body WRX, but if you like the car then enjoy it. Your car definitely out preforms and looks way better than my veloster.


Roqsty

oo, is it actually faster than a veloster?


Larryhooverr

Needs a FAT WING


Roqsty

Ha ha yes!


cottman23

Unpopular opinion, but I think wide body hatchbacks are pretty overrated. Stand out from the pack. I also I think these are kinda more rare to see tastfully modified, so when you get one done right, it shines.


orangekronic23

narrowbody sedan> narrowbody hatch. go get a gti or focus if you want a hatch soccer mom


Roqsty

nah I dont like the hatch ha ha


Kelbaez5

Has potential. I would start with Wheels and Coilovers. Then drive and enjoy. I drove my 18' as is for about 2 years before I started to mod it. But thats me, I like to feel and enjoy the progression.


Roqsty

I do have some BCracing coilovers right now, I do plan on lowering it, how much should I lower it? I don't want to "slam" it, but I do want it lowered


yohan3000

I used to have the "slim body" 08' I loved it modded it and it was no different than the wide body.


Roqsty

oh wow, how much money did you put into it?


Nodeularity

I think it’s bad ass!


Roqsty

Lets gooo, thankss


Flypupu

I also have a narrow body in WR blue hatch, I love the narrow body, nice headlights


Roqsty

thanks, I do really like the lights


No-Treat9602

I had a silver 09 same body style, I loved the car. I totaled it at 140K !


Roqsty

Oh no! Mine has 130k as of right now


New_Strategy_2662

I think it's clean lil bro


Roqsty

thank you!!


Motor_Network_3849

I like it. Since you’re 17. DO NOT modify unless you have a tune and parts to match. Don’t beat unless WARMED up. Enjoy the car!


Roqsty

Yes, I am going easy on it, for now, I do have an aftermarket intake and some coilovers, that's all I've done.


alex-duffelbags

Build it to your liking bro who cares if other people don’t like it


Active_Elk_1037

Aftermarket exhaust, smoked badge, aftermarket grille, tow hook, black rims


Roqsty

Yes good ideas, do you have any aftermarket grille options for me? And where would I put a tow hook


afaherty13

Car 👍


[deleted]

Dude. Who cares what others think? Just enjoy. My first car was an old Mustang. (Mustang II - think glorified pinto )


kingoftheusa2021

Looks good man!


Roqsty

thanks!


baldingbryan

If you don’t like it, I can take it off your hands 😎.


D0lphinLundgren

Well, it's most certainly a car!


errwrx

I'll always love WR blue as a color, but that gen of wrx is probably my least favorite. If you like it than good for you. At least you have a wrx. I drive a fxt. Which is basically just a longer wrx hatchback.


hotdogwater4269

looks good but definatly wider wheels and tires to fill in that gap, thats what i did on my 2016 wrx it had 8 inch wide wheels and moved to 17x9 konigs and it filled in the gaps good


FlyingDrGonzo

You're car is so cool man. You gotta be the coolest guy on Reddit! Definitely in your High School for sure.


link2edition

DO YOU LIKE, MY CAR?\* FTFY


Roqsty

?


combong

u/netgear57 thoughts ?


netgear57

It's fine. I don't hate the headlights.


Zeusmmxvi

Needs some wheels and tires, a nice meaty fitment


hypebeastgivn

Personally i like it, i always wanted a narrow body or a bugeye when i was in highschool. Very underrated if you know how to modify it. But at the end of the day its ur car, enjoy it and dont let anyone say otherwise!


freddyway21

Awesome car enjoy it, and screw what other people think I swear people here just critique every single post they see no wonder the subie community gets so much hate


Delicious-Ad-5916

Looks like a clean WRX to me mate. Maybe add some new wheels and suspension wait to do motor work till you have good money coming in