Looking for some cheap (~$50) exterior mods to make the car my own :)
 

I really want to make this car my own and unique without over-doing it (in terms of both money - and straight up ugly).

I don't have the budget to buy a body kit (I don't really want one tbh). I plan to buy a rear diffuser pretty soon, as well as a K&N air filter (I know this isn't exterior).

But that's what I like - ~$50 mods I can throw on once a month or so as I can afford them. Honestly I want to rice it up without being too over-the-top. I refuse to put anything on with words (stickers that say 'fresh 2 death' and that nonsense). I know some people will flame if you like rice or your car looks ricey, but FOR ME...I like a little rice..:thumbup:

So anywhere around ~$50-~$100 or so, let me know what you recommend!
Preferably exterior

BTW: I have a WRB if that matters :)

sounds like you need to go crazy with a can of plastidip :w00t:

LED turn signals, fogs, and reverse lights

Hood scoop, brah...
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...vFdY8e8FXw.jpg

A replica STi front lip is under $100

I say save up for some coils and spacers, gives the car a clean look on stock wheels. Just saiyan

3m fake carbon fiber.

But not overly crazy either!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1442869531

Get the replica ebay body kits. Oh! & get a tablet mount for your car if you want! :P good investment.

Tape a $100 bill to the dash. No one else has done that yet?

lol... and put a bag of rice on your passenger seat!!

This has the best ROI. OP seems money conscious so mods probably aren't the best thing. However, I think LEDs would be a cheap start that make a noticeable difference. A Yospeed custom plaque would be nice also.

Don't forget to get a bottle of this to go in the cup holder LOL!

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Actual performance mods under $100
Drop-In Filter
Silicone Intake tube
Camber bolts
Performance alignment ($125 but worth the extra)
Master cylinder brace
Brake Pads
Brake Fluid
Stainless Steel Brake lines
Bluetooth OBDII adapter and App
Motul gear & diff fluid
RSR - RanUP
Torco Acellerator
M-Tech Shifter Springs
1" (or less) Lowering Springs from a lower end mfg (like Megan $125 warning dicey))
Used catless front pipe
Used muffler delete


Other mods under $100
Vinyl wrap interior bits
Fumoto Valve
Actioncam / Dashcam
Fog lights and bezel kit
Sharkfin antenna cover
Side window rain guards
Diode Dynamics tail as turn mod
License plate relocation
Wheel spacers (per side)
Hood dampers
Toyota emblems (if that's your thing, it's not mine, but w/e)
Convex/Tinted side mirrors
Seatbelt shoulder pads
TRD (or other) exhaust tips
Bluetooth key tracker and app
AAA membership
Sound deadening for door switch rattle and rear deck rattle
3rd brake light relocation
HVAC control switch rings
Knock-off OEM diffuser
Rear spats
Taillight painting or overlays

Already mentioned
LEDs (interior, license plate, switchback front turn signals)
Plastidip emblems
Custom console plaque

In addition to the center console plaques, Yospeed does custom door sill engravings. Shoot him an email to see if he would do one for you.

Sure, it's not "exterior" per say (as in only you would see it most of the time), but it'll put a little extra smile as you get in. It'll also make the car "your own" as you posted.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...3c&oe=5691C26C

wat? i really wish i could get performance brake pads that cheap.

Thank you all very much!

I'm fairly new to cars, as this is my first 'performance' car, so there are many things listed that I don't know what they are. Which means I get to do some research on them! I look forward to it, thanks again!

Why wish, when you have the internet? Project Mu, StopTech, WinMax even Hawk, also if he's willing to go used, higher end pads are constantly put on sale on the board. This isn't hard to do.

Did the owner ever catch you posting this everywhere?

OP looks like high school or new college kid to show off.

If i am OP, i wouldnt spend any money. save it up for one good part.

de-badge your trunk. that's the first thing I did and it looks extremely clean. of course, I left the subaru logo on and just removed the letters. best thing is that it is completely free.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...pso7zhjbnf.jpg

I don't know. If they did they never said anything and I haven't seen it around again. Could be somebody from the SWO Facebook group but I don't go on there much.

baking/ painting the inside of you headlights
Painting in the 86 emblem on the side
Vinyl wrap anything
Check ebay for front lips etc.
debadge/rebadge (toyota emblems)
spacers 20mm front 25 rear

^ just stuff I can tink of thats on the cheaper side

Springs
Drop in filter
muffler delete
any other mods such as trd replica spoiler
tail lights

^ all of these are either $300 or less.

Get a bunch of stickers

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Best bang for your buck mods. Depending on the size of the sticker you can get anywhere between 5 to 15hp!!!!!

http://i.imgur.com/gizW1hl.jpg

Portlandia, Season 5 Episode 7 (They're always driving Subarus on that show)

I actually already got a Berk Muffler delete and Smoked Valenti tails (I love both).

I was thinking about lowered springs, but 2 things:

1) I live in Michigan, and I would probably have to remove them come winter
2) I feel like the ride would be much bumpier/harsher than stock. Is that true?

Dropped almost 2 inch's and am right across the lake from you. With good snows I didn't have a single issue and I drive 3500 miles a month.


Depending what you get the ride can be almost as good as stock to bone crushing. Mine is almost as good as stock but with a little more stable feel in the turns.

Last I saw, you have the RSR Superdowns, even though you originally thought they were the TRD Springs, correct? I was originally thinking about the Eibach Pro-kit, but I might go with the Superdowns since they give a larger drop.

Correct. As I recently said in another thread on paper they are supposed to give a 1.2" drop in front and a 1.4" drop in rear but when measured against 3 stock suspensions it is closer to 1.75" front and just shy of 2" in back. At that level I was worried since to the best of my knowledge anything that low should have bolts and LCAs as well and I don't but so far with almost 50K miles I have had zero issues so am not sweating it.

Rear roof spoiler

No alignment issues? Was looking into getting the milder RSRs along with bolts and an LCA for a .5" drop...

If that's the case, I may go ahead and get it..

I have not had it checked although I keep meaning to. Certainly don't feel anything and the tire wear is as even as you can get so I am not too worried about it. I could be asking for trouble at some point but if nothing has shown up after so many miles I doubt it will.
I am far from an expert on the subject though as most of my old cars I worked very hard to get them up in the air not down but from everything I have read if you are going under an inch you don't need anything else anyway.

I remember when i first got my car i said the exact same thing. Something like, i don't want to do too much, add a bit of lights and things to change it just a little only so that others who actually own the car would know the differences.

Got the car and quickly drove it to formula Drift

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...78&oe=569F02CB

Than a few months later

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...62&oe=56A58668

And than one year later....

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hp...21036768_n.jpg

:D

Keep in mind a $50 mod will look like a $50 mod. Kust keep it stock in the meantime.

asks for sub 50 dollar suggestions.. Jumps to 1500 dollars lol.:)

seriously tho, DAEMANO gave you an awesome awesome list of possibilities.

Asking what can be bought for $50 is hardly a way to make the car your own. What you will get is what everybody else wants to make the car their own. Shouldn't have to go looking for ideas they should just come to you.



Well the $1500 just means he has to save up $50 only 30 times.

Plastidip something.

whatever you do, do NOT look at other people's build journals. you will most likely find yourself tossing away your self control and go on a parts buying spree lol