I had been wanting a Crosstrek for a few years.. I almost pulled the trigger and got a 2017 in the tan khaki, but decided to wait as the 2018's were going to be the new platform.
After seeing the new specs, I decided to wait. About a month in a half ago, I put an order in!
2018 Premium Crystal White Pearl with 6-speed manual with black interior.
Add-ons straight from the dealer are going to be:
-Sunshade
-Auto-dimming mirror with homelink
-Body side molding
-Rear bumper cover
-All weather floor mats
-STi roof spoiler
-crossbars
-rear seat back protector
The main reason I wanted the side molding was 1) it will help with door dings in parking lots B) I plan on getting the whole front clip and the first half of the doors clear bra'd. I think the molding will be a nice "line" to bring the clear bra up to and somewhat hide the edge along most of the doors.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Modification list
As of: 3/19/2019
Exterior Modifications
-Full front clip clear bra by Detail Maniac
-Body side molding
-Rear bumper cover
-STi roof spoiler
-Lamin-x yellow fog light tint
-Door handle CF guards
-Rokblokz mudflaps
-KC Cyclone retrofitted rear reflectors
-32" LED light bar behind lower grill
-Partial Laminx rear tail lights
-Window deflectors
-Orsinivinylanddesigns front and rear emblem overlays
-JM bumper guard
-Vvivid Vinyl wrapped rear hatch panels
-ADF ditch light mounts with lights
-Muffler delete
-Philips LED fog light bulbs
Miscellaneous
-Yakima Loadwarrior (w/ extension) and 32" LED light bar
--3 KC Cyclones mounted to rear of basket
-Auto-dimming mirror with homelink
-35% front window tint, 45% windshield
-Hardwired/mounted Rexing V1P front/rear dash cam
-ARB CKMA12 air compressor in trunk
---exterior air line to rear bumper
-Hi-lift Jack HL 484
--Custom jack mount
-Hardwired/mounted Uniden R3
-EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver
Got a call last Monday afternoon that the car was in. I went in that evening and finished all the paperwork. Had 4 miles on it when I picked it up Not too bad for the night before my birthday :joker:
Tuesday I took a couple side profile shots for a before/after once a few things have been taken care of
This is what the STi rear spoiler looks like up close
So far ive really enjoyed the car. A couple things that I probably would not have gotten if I saw them first
-all weather floor mats
-subaru sunshade
I really like all weather mats, but these are kinda lack luster. Ill probably end up getting something aftermarket like weathertech or husky. Something that has more coverage and go up the side of the footwells a bit.
The sunshade is build nice, and seems like it will block heat out, but its a PITA to fold. Its more of an accordion style that has to be folded up a certain way to sit flat together. It does not cover the entire windshield because I think they cut them all to fit with eyesite just in case the car had it. Might get an aftermarket one as well. The ones (forgetting the brand name right now) i got for my civic and STi are amazing. Cut to fit perfecting and make a HUGE difference on heat in the car.
Unfortunately did not get to test fit them, although I dont think they will fit as is anyways. BUT I do have an order in with Anderson Design Fabrication for one of their lift kits. I also couldnt test fit because the car got dropped off at a local shop, Detail Maniac, to get the entire front clip, and part of the doors clear bra'd
I would have hands down gotten the tan khaki if it was offered, but white was always my second choice. My STi is white as well. Ill have to snap a couple pics of them together once I get the XV back this week
I made the same mistake with the Subaru Sunshade. It came in the mail, I took it out of the box, put it right back in and returned it. I ended up getting a Heatshield instead. Ordered the one that fit a 2017 Impreza with eyesight and it fits perfectly. It was cheaper too.
I made the same mistake with the Subaru Sunshade. It came in the mail, I took it out of the box, put it right back in and returned it. I ended up getting a Heatshield instead. Ordered the one that fit a 2017 Impreza with eyesight and it fits perfectly. It was cheaper too.
I don't remember the name of the brand off the top of my head, but it's top quality stuff I know for sure. My friend who owns Detail Maniac has been voted Sacramentos best detail shop last 4 years running.
But I'm getting the entire front clip (bumper, fenders, hood), mirrors, A-pillars, first 6-8 inches of the roof, and the first 4-6 inches along the sides of the door done. Its something like $2,100 worth work, but I've got the homie hook up
Man from Detail Maniac sent me a couple teasers yesterday on the clear bra. Looks amazing so far! The entire panels are getting covered and the end of the film is getting wrapped over the edges of the panels so there are no visible seam lines. As always, HIGHLY suggest Detail Maniac if you're in the surrounding Sacramento area!
I got the front end of mine filmed as well. I didn't bother with rockers, a-pillar or roofline but I also got the front lights/fog lights and all door cups to protect against nails, rings, etc. from careless twits, I mean accidents. I'm ceramic coating the rest in October.
I got the front end of mine filmed as well. I didn't bother with rockers, a-pillar or roofline but I also got the front lights/fog lights and all door cups to protect against nails, rings, etc. from careless twits, I mean accidents. I'm ceramic coating the rest in October.
Awesome day SC. Very nice setup. Enjoy and Congrats ! I went with the A/T-S..as I don't do any serious grinding off road. Mainly fire roads and snow mobile trails.
Possibly a little bit. But from what ive been told by ADF, the 18 wheel wells are larger than the previous gen.
Not sure if that means overall, or width, etc.... we shall find out. I might mock up one of the tires today just to see what it looks like without the lift kit.
There was a someone on Reddit who put Methods and I believe Generals on his '18. Said they did stick out a little bit. Hard to quantify exactly how much from the picture, but you can see it relatively well.
I test fit the wheels yesterday just to see how they fit without a lift. Im pretty sure I could run them as is and MIGHT have slight rub on full lock. But im planning on doing the lift kit today after work, so figured id just wait
Doca’s XV: Stamford
Toyed with starting a journal for a while now and because it won’t fit anywhere else, today is the day.
Today is a sad day. At the same time I was having fun with MSPaint
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c&p from my last known upgraded post
prior to that, I've done yellow fogs, backseat back covers, 3 piece primitive skid plates, oem rainguards, those cupholdertl things, sti shortshifter, led interior light upgrade, gorilla gravel guards and oem aero crossbars. I have an inno faring...
Dealer told me battery was dead, $800 to replace, read other threads on the Prius battery at Batteries Plus, so I ordered the battery. Went to take the old battery out but decided to check voltage first. Measure 12.87 volts. Question is this, is there more to this battery’s health than voltage...
Long time subaru owner here. I used to build lift kits for subarus about 10 years ago. Traded my beloved offroad subaru many years back and decided to build a crosstrek.
Heres a small video of my old 6" lifted GL-10 on 30's.
So, the 2014 came bone stock with rally armor flaps and a tiny push...
Heeeeerrrrreeeeee's Johnnnyyyy! (movie reference anyone?)
Ok well, this is at least my new obsession. I don't have a name. Never been one to name cars.. any suggestions? :icon_lol:
Picked the car up last night, and have already started with a couple basic, simple things...
5/8/19...
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Not too bad for the night before my birthday :joker:
prior to that, I've done yellow fogs, backseat back covers, 3 piece primitive skid plates, oem rainguards, those cupholdertl things, sti shortshifter, led interior light upgrade, gorilla gravel guards and oem aero crossbars. I have an inno faring...
