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#1 · (Edited)
Well it's been about five years since I did one of these build threads, but I'm very happy to be doing it for a brand new and completely stock car. So here's the official build thread of my 2015 XV Special Edition!

Mod List
Installed
Waiting for install
On order

Engine and Drivetrain:
A'PEXi Power intake filter

Wheels and Tires:
Gorilla black lug nuts
Michelin Defender LTX

Lighting and Electrical:
Blackout Retrofit Workshop headlights
-Diode Dynamics c-light switchback
-Morimoto D2S 4.0
-Morimoto Iris shrouds
-NHK 38w D2H system (4300k)
-Signal reflector blacked out
Diode Dynamics license plate lights
Diode Dynamics reverse lights
Hella Heavy Tone horns
LED reflector panels (wired as rear fogs)
OEM rear fog light switch
Subimods Hella horn harness V2

Appearance and Body:
Cupeez scratch protection
jackfrost's hood struts
OEM sport mesh grill (purchased from Zap)
Rally Armor UR mudflaps
WellVisors window visors
Yakima Whispbars roof rack

Interior and Audio:
Alpine MRV-M500 amp
Blackvue DR570-2CH dash cam
Broadway 300mm anti-HID mirror
Diode Dynamics dome light
Diode Dynamics map lights
Husky Liner Weatherbeater mats
JDM coin holder
OEM 110v outlet
OEM base mirror
OEM Kicker speaker upgrades
OEM STI cup holder w/sliding cover
OEM STI illuminated door switches
OEM WRX black interior
.....-A pillars
.....-B pillars
.....-Grab handles
.....-Map light
.....-Sun visors

Wish list/planned mods:
CBI Prinsu roof rack.
Cusco brake master cylinder brace.
Go Fast Bits lightweight pulley set.
Light options
-Baja Designs Squadron foglight conversion.
-Colin LED tail lights.
-JDM puddle lights.
Mirror options
-JDM wide angle.
-OLM wide angle.
-Rexspeed polarized.
Mishimoto oil catch can.
OEM WRX brake upgrade.
Off-road protection options
-Flat4x4 custom bumpers.
-Gorilla Offroad Bar..
Perrin pitch stop mount.
Sparco Terra 16x7.
Torklift EcoHitch.
UEL headers..

Previous mods:
Osram Night Breaker H11 bulbs (burnt out)
Falcon Zero F170 dash cam (upgraded)
RokBlokz mudflaps (kept falling off, one lost, upgraded)
General Grabber AT 2 [225/70-15] (sold to originalzombee)
Method Racing MR501 VT-Spec [15x7] (sold to originalzombee)
Doug Gale's cargo lights (wire broke)
PIAA Xtreme White Plus H11 bulbs (burnt out)
Auxbeam LED H11 bulbs (replaced during retro)
Curt roof basket (sold)
Thinkware X500D dash cam (upgraded)
 
#2 · (Edited)
I bought her with 17 miles on the clock, 14 of which were from my test drive. In addition to the standard kit that came with the SE, I also got the 110v outlet and the upgraded Kicker speakers. As soon as the break in period was done, I took her down to Hollister Hills SVRA to see how capable she was at off-roading.

Even the Wrangler and Bronco crowd were surprised how well she tackled the intermediate trails. Eventually I'll get a proper wheel/tire setup so for that added grip.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Oh joyous week, many new things!

I was so excited to get the WellVisors installed, that I actually considered doing it on my lunch break. I've posted a full review in the thread that GeneralRap started because they're truly worth writing about.

Cupeez scratch guards. Originally I ordered these because they were cheap and figured a little extra protection is nice to have, but when I went to clean the door before installing I realized how much I actually scratch the damned thing! Well worth the $17.

Lastly I finally got a set of Osram Night Breaker low beams. The last car I had these on was my 1989 Prelude, where the bulbs combined with a sealed beam to H4 conversion kit meant a WORLD of difference in lighting. This time, there is a noticeable improvement in both output and color, but nothing as drastic as before. Still I prefer the 4300k temperature, and the boost in visibility for $40 was worth it IMO.


I'm waiting on installing my mudflaps until after the show I'm entering next weekend, since the award I'm going for is dirtiest car. Hopefully I'll also be able to get my sub and amp installed soon, because I really want to show off the cool mounting idea my roommate and I came up with.
 
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