March 19, 2022
Goodbye to the WRX
After four and a half years and nearly 45,000 miles together, I said goodbye to the WRX this past week. I didn’t originally plan to switch cars this year, but there were a number of reasons that led...
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June 29, 2021
WRX Brake Upgrade
A few weeks back, the WRX ticked over the 40,000 mile mark. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, most of the car has held up spectacularly well over the last four years! Unfortunately, the brakes...
May 13, 2021
Powder Coating my Wheels
Even though my 2018 WRX is only about 3.5 years old, there are a few parts which are starting to show their age. While a majority of the car has held up incredibly well, some of the more “heavy use”...
September 6, 2020
DIY Carbon Fiber - 5 Tips and Tricks
When I first tried my hand at carbon fiber skinning, I didn’t really appreciate how much work it would be. There were a few cautionary forum posts and YouTube videos I’d watched that warned me -...
May 2, 2020
COBB Accessport Review
One of the most popular mods for the WRX/STI is the COBB Accessport. I had some familiarity with COBB after owning my Fiesta ST, but never got around to running a tune before I sold it. Before I even...
December 7, 2019
WRX Clutch Issues
Overall my ownership experience with the WRX has been pretty uneventful. Aside from the odd interior squeak or rattle, there really haven’t been any recurring issues since I picked it up a few years...
September 4, 2019
XPEL Ultimate - Long Term Review
It's easy to overlook the benefits of a paint protection film on your vehicle, especially if you've never had one installed. In my case, I had experienced massive regret and frustration after daily...
June 30, 2019
DIY Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber has always been appealing to me. Aesthetically, there's just something about a well-crafted piece; the way the sun can catches the weave, highlighting the oddly satisfying,...
February 4, 2019
WRX 25k Review
A year and a half after taking delivery of my WRX, it's already rolled over the 25,000 mile mark! With a cross-state move and frequent trips back and forth between Minnesota and Wisconsin the past...
January 4, 2019
ProClip USA Visit
A few weeks ago I opened up my Instagram to an unexpected message from ProClip. It read: "Would you ever be interested in driving down to our headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin for a photoshoot of...
November 20, 2018
ProClip Phone Mount Review
As useful as our smartphones are, they can be a real distraction when behind the wheel. For this reason, the best place for your phone when you're driving is usually in your pocket and/or out of...
July 29, 2018
Bayson R V-Limited Lip Review
After procrastinating picking one up for months, I finally caved and picked up a front lip for the WRX. After seeing how big of a difference the OEM 2018 lip makes to the front end of the WRX it was...
June 23, 2018
WRX Taillight Blackout
Red taillights: The bane of anybody not running a red/black theme on their car. Having already blacked the rest of the exterior badging and chrome, I was stumped as to how to tackle the taillights. I...
May 21, 2018
Morimoto D2S 4.0 HID Retrofit
As I lay on the ground searching the undertray for the washer I'd dropped into the WRX's engine bay, I began to wonder if the all the work I had already put into my HID retrofit had been worth it....
April 14, 2018
WRX 10k Review
Early last month my 2018 WRX rolled over the 10,000 mile mark. I've been daily driving the car since early September, which has given me plenty of opportunities to familiarize myself with all of its...
January 29, 2018
WRX Oil Change
Earlier this month the WRX rolled over its 7k mark, meaning it was time for a second oil change - the first DIY! While I have planned to do as much DIY maintenance as possible, for the first oil...
January 12, 2018
JDM Dual Console Armrest Extension Review
After four months of ownership, I finally caved and picked up the $150 JDM dual console armrest extension. I had considered adding the USDM extension to my factory order, but really wasn't impressed...
December 28, 2017
Carbon E-Brake & Perrin Drift Button Review
For 2018, Subaru made a number of much needed updates to the interior of the WRX: softer touch materials, gunmetal painted accents, upgraded leather surfaces to name a few. However, there were...
December 15, 2017
Cleaning up the Rear of the WRX
With its quad exhausts and aggressive diffuser, the WRX is definitely a looker from the factory. However, there are a few areas where I feel Subaru seriously cheaped out. Swing Low Sweet Exhaust...
October 17, 2017
Blacking Out the WRX
I've never been a fan of chrome on cars. It's often way overused and really cheapens the look of an otherwise nice looking vehicle. With this in mind, one of the first things I knew I wanted to do...
October 12, 2017
Sound Deadening the WRX
It's been a few weeks since I picked up my WRX, so I've had some time to feel out its strengths and weaknesses. I've taken the car on a few multi-hour road trips, cruised it through some windy...
October 4, 2017
XPEL Ultimate Review
In the months leading up to the delivery of my WRX, I spent a fair amount of time researching what kinds of mods/upgrades most owners recommend. One of the most frequently mentioned was paint...
September 20, 2017
Perrin Shift Stop Review
Having driven my 2018 WRX for a few weeks now, I've become accustomed to most of it's quirks and differences from the Fiesta ST. However, as I mentioned in my prior post, one of the most challenging...
September 14, 2017
Taking Delivery of My WRX
My phone lit up unexpectedly across my desk. As I reached for it, I noticed the caller was my Subaru salesman. I ripped off my headphones and pulled the phone to my face. "Ben, I need to you to take...
August 9, 2017
Buying a WRX
A few months ago I shared my thoughts on my ownership experience of my Fiesta ST, which you can read here. In short, I praised the ST for its sharp handling, peppy personality, and balance of power...