I'm about to choose my 2017 accessories...

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Neither do we! We do get heated mirrors and mudflaps as stock though.

I would love the mudflaps...

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The only comment I would make on that list is that if the shifter they are talking about is the TRD short shift (or Subaru equivalent) I would shy away from it. There are a raft of issues with them mentioned throughout this forum. Of course there are others that love them and had no issues so...

The Australian market gets the same stuff as the Japanese market. The JDM TRD and STI short shifters replace the actual shifter (basically same as the OEM shifter but with a different angle at the bottom pivot), unlike the American TRD kit.

The STI one is 4mm shorter throws while the TRD one is 8mm shorter.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by krayzie

The Australian market gets the same stuff as the Japanese market. The JDM TRD and STI short shifters replace the actual shifter (basically same as the OEM shifter but with a different angle at the bottom pivot), unlike the American TRD kit.

The STI one is 4mm shorter throws while the TRD one is 8mm.

So should not be an issue then. OK Soft go for the works!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I would love the mudflaps...

Massive difference in the snow and slush. Much of mine are worn away from speed bumps now though so may have to replace next year.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by softgrip

So basically, I guess I'm asking if I should go aftermarket with the body kit and/or gearshift stuff... and tower braces, and just buy a basic car. Is the aftermarket stuff the same quality? What do you guys run?

You are basically paying for factory R&D and OEM parts quality. I think you probably got to spend more to get better than factory stuff from the same OEMs.

STI stuff it's more tuned for comfort on the street with a few tricked parts, for the track the TRD catalog has way more options like typical aftermarket offerings.

I would say if you go with a short shifter, you should also change to a more stable clutch and stiffer sprung clutch cover. Otherwise you might go crazy when driving it fast with just a short shifter while the stock clutch isn't quick engaging to keep up IMHO.

[~el~jefe~]

none of these things are available in the USA. Mofo'ing US of A. Where eagles fly. That's right.

EAGLES.

**SCREEEEEE!! SCREEEE!!!***

[steve.b]

from what I understand it is cheaper to get the add ons when you order the car because then you can get whatever discount applied to those as well whereas ordering them later through parts you aren't going to get the same deal.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by steve.b

from what I understand it is cheaper to get the add ons when you order the car because then you can get whatever discount applied to those as well whereas ordering them later through parts you aren't going to get the same deal.

Yep. And if you bargain with the sales person really hard you can get them for free or cost. The guy at the parts counter is not going to bargain with you.

[Ultramaroon]

I don't see a roll cage on your list.

[softgrip]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I don't see a roll cage on your list.

Heh. Hopefully I don't need one this time

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by softgrip

Heh. Hopefully I don't need one this time

Nah, you'll be fine.