[tiramisu403]

Hello Everyone,

Haven't been on here for a while so here is an update on my 2017 base hatch MT. Things I have added:

OEM limited headlight housings
Fog lights
Vinyl installed on grill (Starting to chip, will try paint this summer)
Aftermarket rain guards/window visors
Rallyarmor mud flaps
Front WRX lip, ez lip side skirts, and rear canards
Dark grey/black front and rear emblems
Dark gray/black Rota Torque 17" rims (Matches emblem colors)
Sewn on steering wheel leather cover
Carbon fiber ball shift knob
Carbon fiber steering wheel emblem overlay
Debadged
LED plate lights
Limo (5%) tint from back doors to rear window. (no front tints allowed at my location)
Paint matched shark fin antenna

Let me know what you guys think!

Thank you!

 

[Rxslim]

Very nicely done.

 

[tiramisu403]

Thanks! I'm only looking for a spoiler now then the car should be done.

The new XV GT spoiler in the Asian market comes with a pretty awesome spoiler. Unable to buy it though haha.

 

[Byll]

Class act...

 

[JGR]

Clean and simple--looks great...

 

[tiramisu403]

Thanks guys! Glad you guys like it!

 

[AyyeLmao]

Thanks! I'm only looking for a spoiler now then the car should be done.

The new XV GT spoiler in the Asian market comes with a pretty awesome spoiler. Unable to buy it though haha.

I didn't know about that spoiler! That would look sooo good. Subaru doesn't know how much many they'd make making that a USDM part... This is the best option I've been able to find so far, and would almost give you the same look at the XV GT spoiler.

 

[tiramisu403]

Oh yah I have seen the Kakumei. Since the new XV GT spoiler is not available, I might have to settle for it.

The only thing that bugs me with the Kakumei is how thin the side profile looks. From the back or front, the shape looks really good.

Also, if you are at one of the locations that sell the XV GT spoiler, it comes out to around 300 USD at the moment, which is only 40 USD more than the Kakumei w/ shipping. That is the reason I haven't pulled the trigger on the Kakumei yet. Still being hopeful that I can figure out a way to get the XV GT one haha.

 

[AyyeLmao]

Oh yah I have seen the Kakumei. Since the new XV GT spoiler is not available, I might have to settle for it.

The only thing that bugs me with the Kakumei is how thin the side profile looks. From the back or front, the shape looks really good.

Also, if you are at one of the locations that sell the XV GT spoiler, it comes out to around 300 USD at the moment, which is only 40 USD more than the Kakumei w/ shipping. That is the reason I haven't pulled the trigger on the Kakumei yet. Still being hopeful that I can figure out a way to get the XV GT one haha.

The shape of the GT XV definitely looks better. And yeah, the Kakumei is pricey for what it is... Seeing all the application specific GTI and Focus ST lip spoilers for $40 on ebay is just like "come on..." I'm right there with you on hoping we can get that here some day! It's crazy out wing options are so limited with the popularity of both the Crosstrek and 5 door Imprezas.

 

[tiramisu403]

Totally agree! I would be happy with something similar to the gen4's spoiler extension as well but we got nothing. Hopefully more options show up soon.

 

[Buzzbomb]

I would love to swap out my headlights for the Limited ones. Did you buy them new or used? What was required for wiring with the DRL?

 

[tiramisu403]

I would love to swap out my headlights for the Limited ones. Did you buy them new or used? What was required for wiring with the DRL?

Of course the information below is do at your own risk but, here is how I did it:

I bought my limited housings used from Ebay. It was Grade A, no broken tabs, no blemishes, and mint condition. I added Xpel PPF (to protect against pitting/rock chips), then did the wiring before install.

All I did for wiring was unpin the wires I needed from the 16 pin plug on the back of the LED housing, and repined the wires to the 8 pin plug that was behind the halogen housings.

It took about 10 minutes. After pinning to the 8 pin plug, it was plug and play.

I followed the thread below for unpinning and pinning the correct wires into the correct location:

Definitive Guide on Halogen to LED Headlight Conversion

Swapping the LED headlights onto the lower trim level models is something many of us want to do Past mods have involved splicing into the wiring harness, which requires you to cut the wiring harness on both your vehicle and the headlight. I'm not a fan of that. I therefore decided to find the...

www.impreza5.com

 

[AyyeLmao]

I would love to swap out my headlights for the Limited ones. Did you buy them new or used? What was required for wiring with the DRL?

If you have a sport, I ran a T-split with a diode to get positive power from the lower DRL's we have. That way you have the full functionality of the C-Light DRL in the headlight housing. (they turn on when you shift out of park regardless of if headlights are on, and are dim in park with the headlight switch on parking lights.) A set of used LED housings are still a little pricey even for used. $1600 new from subaru, or $700-$1000 used. I think I got both of mine for around $800 back in 2018 when there were less totaled units out there; you might be able to dig around and find cheaper ones with supply increasing.

The "definitive guide" thread was made quite a bit after I put mine together. Pretty sure I was one of the first ones out there to get them working properly DIY. (a specialty headlight shop out in PA beat me to it lmao.)

Headlight Wiring Diagrams

Regarding the potential for a fully-functioning LED headlight retrofit into Premium and Sport models, does anyone have access to wiring diagrams for halogen and LED headlights in the 2017-18 Impreza or 2018 Crosstrek? I have a 2018 Crosstrek with LEDs as a loaner for a few days (LOVE the SRH...

www.impreza5.com

 

[tiramisu403]

If you have a sport, I ran a T-split with a diode to get positive power from the lower DRL's we have. That way you have the full functionality of the C-Light DRL in the headlight housing. (they turn on when you shift out of park regardless of if headlights are on, and are dim in park with the headlight switch on parking lights.) A set of used LED housings are still a little pricey even for used. $1600 new from subaru, or $700-$1000 used. I think I got both of mine for around $800 back in 2018 when there were less totaled units out there; you might be able to dig around and find cheaper ones with supply increasing.

The "definitive guide" thread was made quite a bit after I put mine together. Pretty sure I was one of the first ones on this thread to get them working properly DIY. (a specialty headlight shop out in PA beat me to it lmao.)

Headlight Wiring Diagrams

Regarding the potential for a fully-functioning LED headlight retrofit into Premium and Sport models, does anyone have access to wiring diagrams for halogen and LED headlights in the 2017-18 Impreza or 2018 Crosstrek? I have a 2018 Crosstrek with LEDs as a loaner for a few days (LOVE the SRH...

www.impreza5.com

I got my set for 900 CAD shipped in 2022. (around 650 USD).

Make sure to read the ad for the condition of the headlights. A lot of postings had damage tabs and/or scratches on lenses.

Took a while for me to find mint condition ones at a reasonable price.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Of course the information below is do at your own risk but, here is how I did it:

I bought my limited housings used from Ebay. It was Grade A, no broken tabs, no blemishes, and mint condition. I added Xpel PPF (to protect against pitting/rock chips), then did the wiring before install.

All I did for wiring was unpin the wires I needed from the 16 pin plug on the back of the LED housing, and repined the wires to the 8 pin plug that was behind the halogen housings.

It took about 10 minutes. After pinning to the 8 pin plug, it was plug and play.

I followed the thread below for unpinning and pinning the correct wires into the correct location:

Definitive Guide on Halogen to LED Headlight Conversion

Swapping the LED headlights onto the lower trim level models is something many of us want to do Past mods have involved splicing into the wiring harness, which requires you to cut the wiring harness on both your vehicle and the headlight. I'm not a fan of that. I therefore decided to find the...

www.impreza5.com

Thanks for the information. I search on eBay from time to time and have yet to find a set of headlights in good condition for a price I'm willing to pay. I just checked eBay again since it has been a while and priced have gone insane. I'm going to have to spend well over $1,000 for good condition ones. I'll keep my eye out, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[Buzzbomb]

If you have a sport, I ran a T-split with a diode to get positive power from the lower DRL's we have. That way you have the full functionality of the C-Light DRL in the headlight housing. (they turn on when you shift out of park regardless of if headlights are on, and are dim in park with the headlight switch on parking lights.) A set of used LED housings are still a little pricey even for used. $1600 new from subaru, or $700-$1000 used. I think I got both of mine for around $800 back in 2018 when there were less totaled units out there; you might be able to dig around and find cheaper ones with supply increasing.

The "definitive guide" thread was made quite a bit after I put mine together. Pretty sure I was one of the first ones on this thread to get them working properly DIY. (a specialty headlight shop out in PA beat me to it lmao.)

Headlight Wiring Diagrams

Regarding the potential for a fully-functioning LED headlight retrofit into Premium and Sport models, does anyone have access to wiring diagrams for halogen and LED headlights in the 2017-18 Impreza or 2018 Crosstrek? I have a 2018 Crosstrek with LEDs as a loaner for a few days (LOVE the SRH...

www.impreza5.com

I actually am running the Subiespeed OLM Night Harness and I have them configured so they don't run when the lights are off, so the "daytime" plug is unused. This can solely power the C lights.

 

[nguyevin]

Hello Everyone,

Haven't been on here for a while so here is an update on my 2017 base hatch MT. Things I have added:

OEM limited headlight housings
Fog lights
Vinyl installed on grill (Starting to chip, will try paint this summer)
Aftermarket rain guards/window visors
Rallyarmor mud flaps
Front WRX lip, ez lip side skirts, and rear canards
Dark grey/black front and rear emblems
Dark gray/black Rota Torque 17" rims (Matches emblem colors)
Sewn on steering wheel leather cover
Carbon fiber ball shift knob
Carbon fiber steering wheel emblem overlay
Debadged
LED plate lights
Limo (5%) tint from back doors to rear window. (no front tints allowed at my location)
Paint matched shark fin antenna

Let me know what you guys think!

Thank you!

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Amazing Work!

 

[tiramisu403]

Amazing Work!

Thank you! Glad you like it!

 

[AyyeLmao]

I got my set for 900 CAD shipped in 2022. (around 650 USD).

Make sure to read the ad for the condition of the headlights. A lot of postings had damage tabs and/or scratches on lenses.

Took a while for me to find mint condition ones at a reasonable price.

Yeah, one of mine did have a broken tab, but it seemed like it was in shipping as it was still attached, just clearly cracked and hanging loosely like a hinge. I was easily able to use some J-B plastic weld to secure it in its original position as it was never broken off entirely. That same one also does not have the amber LED side marker working. Which I personally don't really care, but speaks to your point about condition.

 

[tiramisu403]

Yeah, one of mine did have a broken tab, but it seemed like it was in shipping as it was still attached, just clearly cracked and hanging loosely like a hinge. I was easily able to use some J-B plastic weld to secure it in its original position as it was never broken off entirely. That same one also does not have the amber LED side marker working. Which I personally don't really care, but speaks to your point about condition.

That J-B weld stuff is quite strong. I don't think you will have an issue with that repaired tab.