Subaru is known as the only brand that offers AWD on any and all cars (except for the BRZ) no matter the trim level you go for. This gives the brand a unique approach and safer vehicles overall. The same can be said for the WRX which has been one of Subaru’s most iconic vehicles since it offers great handling because of that AWD system and a manual transmission that everyone falls in love with.
The shifts are snappy but don’t feel too tight while the clutch engagement is easy to modulate. But since this is still a budget racecar of sorts, its appearance is a bit overwhelmed by plastic bits and it doesn’t have the interior of a performance car.
Body Kit
Benefits
To replace the simple black cladding on your WRX you should consider a body kit. A body kit provides you with exterior pieces that can make your WRX look the part and more aerodynamic too. These affordable Subaru WRX aftermarket parts are the easiest way to improve performance without having to do an overhaul to your vehicle’s looks or engine bay.
Types
The amount of change you want done on your WRX depends on the type of body kit you go for.
- A lip kit is one that lets you add a small piece of trim on the edge of the front bumper. This may not be a major visual change but it can improve drag quite a bit.
- A bumper kit, as you’d expect, allows you to replace the front and rear bumper. This can make a bigger difference in your WRX’s appearance. Bumper kits can affect aerodynamics even more than a lip kit.
- Wide-body Subaru WRX body kits widen the side profile of your rally-like AWD car. This, in turn, makes for a wider stance and it improves both aerodynamics and the stability of the car.
- With a full body kit, you can expect to add the most number of components such as side skirts, rear diffuser, lip, a new bumper, wider wheel arches and so on. It’s the most complete visual difference you can make to your WRX.
Materials
The most affordable and common body kit you can go for is one made of fibreglass. Fibreglass makes for one of the most malleable and easy-to-replace body kits. It can survive the rays of the sun but it won’t be able to hide cracks.
Polyurethane is the next step up from fibreglass Subaru WRX body kits since it can sustain impacts far better. But although polyurethane isn’t as weak as fibreglass it’s actually not able to withstand high temperatures as good as fibreglass.
Carbon fibre Subaru WRX body kits are the best since they are able to withstand even harsher impacts and scratches than polyurethane ones can and survive the heat from the sun too. But these WRX performance parts are not as affordable.
Exhaust
Benefits
The advantages of fitting an aftermarket exhaust to your WRX are plenty with one of the most notable ones being the liberation of trapped HP. Every vehicle isn’t made to operate up to its full potential but with a proper exhaust, you can free it from its stock restraints.
Types
There are three types of exhausts you can go for and those are cat-back, header-back or turbo-back.
- A cat-back exhaust is one of the most popular ones since it brings a solid difference in performance without the need to spend a lot of time under your car or empty your pockets.
- A header-back upgrade is a formidable option that you should consider if you want more serious performance numbers. You may need to spend a lot more time and money than with a cat-back upgrade but you get more from it too.
- Turbo-back exhaust systems are the most complete since these WRX performance parts replace every single exhaust component of your stock system. It may cost you some sleepless nights but the acceleration and sound after that is going to put a smile on your face.
Features
There are different factors to consider when purchasing an aftermarket exhaust and those are the type of bends it has and its diameter. It’s best that you go for an exhaust with mandrel bends and one that has a downpipe with a larger diameter than your stock one. This will provide a free flow of gasses and prevent any backpressure.
Brakes
Benefits
Performance brakes are nothing like the stock brakes of the WRX. They are much larger and have a better initial bite which means they have greater stopping power. These Subaru WRX aftermarket parts also don’t fade as quickly as your stock braking system since they dissipate heat a lot better.
Rotors
To ensure the above is true, you should look for slotted or drilled rotors. These have grooves or holes on them to let heat escape but without sacrificing braking power. While the surface area of the rotor is reduced, with a good pattern you won’t have this issue.
Pads
There are different types of pads you can use in your new brakes but metallic and ceramic ones are the best since they don’t wear out as quickly and they can handle heat levels far better. This is especially the case with ceramic pads.
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