Bringing a Classic Appearance to Your New Subaru

Many of the experiences shared by now dedicated Subaru enthusiasts include a statement or two about how they first discovered or were introduced to their favorite brand. The tone of the story may be quite silly to some outside our tight community, but to those inside it is no different than the first time they met a lifelong friend or partner. The majority of these recollections are true love stories which make perfect sense given that Subaru often uses that work to market and promote the connection that owners have with their vehicles. It is an astounding phenomenon that doesn't quite parallel any other fan or enthusiast dedication. If we sit down and examine this movement, it closely agrees with the emotional connection that music fans have with the artists that create their favorite songs, or film stars that deliver a memorable performance, or even a social or political figure who accomplishes a specific goal and figuratively changes the world for the good. The organic appeal of the Subaru, no matter what platform may be the favorite, settles deep when a human decides that they have fallen for their specific Subie of choice. In preparing to write this article, it was important to first define what a "new" Subaru would be. Of course, when someone proudly announces that they have just purchased a "new car" it doesn't always mean that the vehicle is a recently manufactured unit that was rolled off the assembly line earlier in the year and delivered to the dealership just waiting to be picked up by its new parents. Not at all. 

Whether it’s a 2022 Subaru WRX or a 2013 Subaru Outback, your new Subaru would be any model that is "new to you", specifically if it was bought as a used vehicle in a varied degree of conditions or trim levels. It is your canvas waiting to shine with your creative ideas. The spirit of taking something that comes into your life as a drawing board of potential, a beautiful lump of clay, or an empty canvas just waiting for ideas to flow, is what we would like to capture within these paragraphs of text. Most importantly, if you have recently acquired a Subaru, whether a few years old, or from a recent generation, we would like to give you some options of inspiration to take the car that is "new to you" and visually transform it into the vehicle of your dreams through some of the products available within our catalog of parts. This first installment of a two part article series will be focused on some of the Exterior Modification options we offer owners of the Subaru WRX, or the BRZ along with those off-road and overland lovers who may own the Subaru Crosstrek, the Forester, or the Outback. We wanted to give a small, concise sampling of some products that are not only available in our online catalog, but also the choice of other enthusiasts who have started to add some much needed flavor to their favorite platforms. Either way, we are confident this will lead new owners to browse for additional products that may be related to their overall vision for their vehicle and inspire them to invest in modifications now and into the future. Hopefully this can be used as a tool to inspire them to take a journey into the world of creativity and enhancement of their now beloved "new" Subaru vehicle.

Maybe you're not a person who has been seduced by the performance and style of some of Subaru's past and present street-centric platforms, namely the WRX and the BRZ. There is a large portion of the Subaru faithful that is dedicated and almost addicted to the overland lifestyle. Whether it involves a weekend of trail riding, camping, and exploring the rut filled backroads of America while on the way to some secluded, remote fishing escape to help melt away all the stresses of life, or taking part in a gathering of like minded mud slinging, off-roaders who crave the excitement of conquering a steep hill, slowly maneuvering through a rock covered path, or plowing through a graveled expanse with the thought of survival being the only thing on their mind. If you have this kind of energy and inspiration running through your bloodstream, our favorite carmaker makes it real easy to fall head over heals for any of its SUV platforms, whether its the Subaru Crosstrek, the Forester, or the Outback. Like the faction of the Subaru tribe who craves showing off their chariot on the street or track side at an event, the fans of the overland also get the itch for style, performance, and the armor to protect their vehicles with quality and innovative design. In parallel with the road performance column, Subimods also provides products from a number of premiere manufacturers who cater to the off-road enthusiast with a need to upgrade and enhance their newly acquired utility vehicle. The first time you drove your new SUV home the daydreaming began with thoughts of new accessories and upgrades that could make your trail hugging dreams come true with one or two clicks. Logically, if you are going to pursue any dreams of taking your driving to an outdoorsman level of recreation, it would be wise to investigate a few aftermarket solutions including Skid Plates, Rock Sliders, Roof Racks, Headlights, Fog Lights, Lift Kits, Bumper Bars, and Mudflaps just to reference some of the most important. We work with a few companies that specialize in these products and manufacture some quality solutions to get the overland warrior on their way. 

Subimods has incorporated a group of providers including LP Aventure, RalliTEK, and others to supply our off-road enthusiasts with a number of products to keep them safe while bringing style and personality to their SUV of choice. If the driver needs to research a wide selection of lift kits, LP Aventure offers several, including their 2" Lift Kits for the 2015-2019 Outback, their 2" Lift Kits for the 2020-2024 Outback, and their beautifully Powder Coated 1.5" Lift Kit for the 2013-2017 Crosstrek. Forester owners can also choose some lift, protection, and robust guard security with their CVT Skid Plate for the 2017-2018 Forester, the Small Bumper Guard for the 2014-2018 Forester XT, their 1.5" Lift Kit to give the 2009-2013 Forester a bit of a higher stance, and their 2" Lift Kits for the 2014-2018 Forester to not only allow clearance in challenging situations, but also give that vehicle an aggressive look that will turn heads every time. Our friends at RalliTEK also offer a number of lift solutions to the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback drivers with their RalliTEK 2" Lift Kit Spacers with Alignment Correction for both the 2019-2024 Forester and 2018-2024 Crosstrek, and their RalliTEK 2" Suspension Lift Kit Spacers for the 2015-2019 Outback. They also offer some underside protection with their RalliTEK Front Skid Plate for those who run down the trails with a 2004-2008 Forester. Also, as we know too well, investing in off-road specific tires and wheels, while most importantly upgrading to a more robust suspension will just add to the enjoyment and fulfillment of your dreams, so researching the products from ISC including their N1 V2 Coilovers with Triple S Springs for the 2018-2022 Crosstrek, or their Basic V2 Coilovers for the 2014-2018 Forester, or offerings like the TrakRyder EziFit Strut and Spring Lift Kit from Pedders for the 2019-2024 Forester or the 2018-2024 Crosstrek might be the best and most important decision you could make. All these enhancements whether for your street ride or off-road partner will make your newly purchased Subaru stand out from the crowd and help your journey to joy come that much quicker.