Modded 2015 Subaru WRX Walkaround: STI, JDM and Subispeed Parts
A 2016 walkaround of John's 2015 WRX: STI lip, skirts and trunk, JDM DRLs and rear splash guards, Subispeed taillights and F1 fog, a 3" cat-back, a heavy shift knob, ISC coilovers and Megan arms.
Full video (7 min): Modded Subaru 2015 WRX walk through / overview · John's YouTube channel
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- Subispeed F1 style rear fog light, WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
- ISC coilovers, 2015 WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
- Megan Racing rear lower control arms, WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
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A 2016 walkaround of John's 2015 WRX: STI lip, skirts and trunk, JDM DRLs and rear splash guards, Subispeed taillights and F1 fog, a 3" cat-back, a heavy shift knob, ISC coilovers and Megan arms. This 7 min guide covers the Parts shown are on John's 2015 Subaru WRX with tools, parts links and the full video.
Overview
Filmed in 2016, this is John's quick walkaround of his modded 2015 WRX with a JDM and STI theme. Outside: aggressive-offset wheels, custom vinyl stripes over STI side skirts, aftermarket mirror turn signals with a welcome light and DRL function, OEM window visors, Subispeed overlays, an STI front lip, glossy JDM DRLs, JDM rear splash guards, a full STI trunk with wing (shipped from Florida), Subispeed clear-lens sequential taillights, an F1 rear fog light and a loud but drone-free 3" cat-back on the stock J-pipe. Inside: Limited leather seats, the Cobb Accessport, a switch-mapped DRL toggle, a custom red accent line, Subispeed overlays, a big heavy shift knob and LED map lights. Underneath: ISC coilovers and Megan lowered lower control arms for camber. There are no buy links in this video's description.
Vehicle & fitment
- Product
- Mod walkaround: aggressive-offset wheels, custom vinyl stripes, STI side skirts, front lip and trunk, JDM DRLs and rear splash guards, aftermarket mirror turn signals, OEM window visors, Subispeed overlays, taillights and F1 fog light, 3" cat-back, ISC coilovers, Megan lower control arms
- Shown on
- 2015 Subaru WRX (John's car, Limited leather seats, Harman Kardon package)
- Parts shown are on John's 2015 Subaru WRX
- No buy links are in this video's description; the Amazon picks below are generic searches, so confirm fitment for your car
Always confirm fitment for your exact year and trim with the seller before buying.
Tools & parts
Tools
Parts
- Aggressive-offset wheels
- Custom vinyl wrap stripes
- STI side skirts
- Aftermarket mirror turn signals (welcome light, blinker, DRL)
- OEM Subaru window visors
- Subispeed overlays (exterior and interior)
- STI front lip
- JDM DRLs (gloss)
- JDM rear splash guards (splats)
- STI trunk with wing and Subispeed black emblem
- Subispeed taillights (clear lens, red reflectors, sequential)
- F1 rear fog light
- Custom 3" cat-back exhaust (stock J-pipe)
- Subaru sun shade
- Trunk LEDs
- Cobb Accessport
- Custom red accent line on the interior panel
- Heavy aftermarket shift knob
- LED map lights
- ISC coilovers
- Megan lowered lower control arms
Video chapters
- 0:00Intro
- 1:29Turn Signals
- 2:42JDM Rear Splats
- 3:00Trunk
- 3:27Taillights
- 3:48Exhaust
- 4:36Interior
- 5:20Shift Knob
- 6:17Lower Control Arms
Step by step
- 1
Wheels and vinyl stripes▶ 0:59
The wheels poke out a little with a pretty aggressive offset. Above the STI side skirts is the custom two-stripe vinyl wrap a lot of people ask about.
- 2
Mirror turn signals and visors▶ 1:29
Aftermarket mirror turn signals (John found them on Japanese sites) with a welcome light that shines on the ground, a turn signal and a daytime running light. Plus OEM Subaru window visors, which have never given him trouble.
- 3
Front end▶ 2:07
Subispeed overlays, an STI front lip and glossy JDM DRLs. John likes everything JDM.
- 4
JDM rear splats▶ 2:42
With the stock-size wheels, the JDM rear splash guards kept the rear bumper cleaner. After moving to more aggressive wheels he stepped up to mud flaps.
- 5
Full STI trunk▶ 2:58
He bought a complete STI trunk with the wing, shipped from Florida, and swapped it on. It came with a Subispeed black emblem. He had to move the trunk button over from his old trunk because the STI one didn't have it.
- 6
Taillights and F1 fog▶ 3:24
Subispeed sequential taillights with a clear lens and red reflectors, plus an F1 rear fog light with a blinking mode. He runs it as a parking light.
- 7
3" cat-back▶ 3:46
A custom 3" cat-back on the stock J-pipe. It's pretty loud outside, but John says there's no drone in the cabin.
- 8
Interior▶ 4:35
Limited leather seats, the Cobb Accessport (wire routed to a mount), and the DRLs mapped to a switch so he can turn them on or off. A custom red accent line on the panel is one of his own mods, and he warns that removing that panel is a pain.
- 9
Shift knob▶ 5:13
The interior showcase is a big, heavy aftermarket shift knob. He thinks it looks too good for the interior and is planning an S4 WRX or STI center console next.
- 10
Coilovers and control arms▶ 6:10
ISC coilovers and Megan lowered lower control arms to adjust camber.
Get the parts
- Subispeed TR sequential taillights, WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
- Subispeed F1 style rear fog light, WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
- ISC coilovers, 2015 WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
- Megan Racing rear lower control arms, WRX: Generic pick (not linked in the description)Generic pickSearch on Amazon ↗
- Find Subispeed sequential taillights Subaru WRX on eBayBuy ↗
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links are affiliate links.
FAQ
What vehicle does this install fit?
It is shown for the Parts shown are on John's 2015 Subaru WRX. No buy links are in this video's description; the Amazon picks below are generic searches, so confirm fitment for your car Always confirm your exact year, trim and factory audio with the seller.
How long does the install take?
John's full video is 7 min. Plan on that much time for a careful DIY install, plus extra if you are new to dash work.
What tools do I need?
Basic hand tools and a plastic trim tool cover most of this install; see the Tools section for the full list.
Where do I get the parts?
Use the buy links on this page for the unit and any harnesses John used. Some links are affiliate links.
Is this beginner-friendly?
The guide breaks the job into 10 steps with timestamps into the video. If you can remove trim panels carefully, you can follow along.
John's Subaru WRX
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Full transcript
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0:24We're gonna do a new YouTube video today.
0:26We're gonna do a walk around of the WRX.
0:29So let me show you some of the mods I have.
0:59Some of the angles are kind of poking out.
1:01It's a pretty aggressive offset.
1:03Plus only 7.
1:07Right here we have the vinyl wrap that a lot of people ask about.
1:11It's a custom wrap.
1:13I had a guy do it for me.
1:15Just a, regular little stripe.
1:17Two stripes, that's it.
1:19Below that we have the STI side skirt.
1:23So it kind of compliments everything.
1:27What else do I have on the side of my car?
1:29You can probably see these turn signals.
1:31These are aftermarket, too.
1:32You can find them, pretty much on Japan's website and stuff like that.
1:38They have, they have a welcome light.
1:42So when you open up, the lights will shine to the ground.
1:45It also has that turn signal blinker.
1:47And also there's a daytime running light feature.
1:49It's really cool.
1:50It's one of my first mods that I was just trying to get.
1:53But it's super unique.
1:56Also we have the OEM Subaru window visors.
2:01Or whatever you call them.
2:03They work well.
2:04They look great.
2:05They never have any issues with them.
2:07Move on to the front of my car.
2:09You can tell we have the overlays.
2:12Excuse the dirty car.
2:13But we have the overlays right here.
2:16I picked, I picked them up from Subispeed.
2:18They do the job well.
2:20Have the front lip.
2:22This is an STI front lip.
2:24It works well.
2:25And you can also see the JDM DRLs.
2:28Glossy.
2:30Nice a piece.
2:32I like everything pretty much JDM.
2:34I'm a very Japanese man.
2:37Other than that, moving to the back.
2:40Keeping with that JDM theme.
2:42We have the JDM rear splats.
2:44They work well.
2:46When I had the regular size wheels,
2:48these JDM splats actually kept my rear
2:51bumper looking cleaner.
2:52When I got the more aggressive wheels,
2:55I had them stepping up to the mudflaps.
2:58Next off, I actually bought the whole STI trunk recently.
3:02I had this bad boy shipped from Florida.
3:05I got it and I just swapped the the whole trunk.
3:08It's a nice, nice piece.
3:10A lot of people like it.
3:12It came included with the Subispeed black emblem.
3:16Which works well.
3:17Looks good.
3:19STI badge.
3:21I'm planning to take that off once eventually.
3:24You can also see the
3:26Subispeed taillights.
3:28I got the clear lens with the red reflectors.
3:31Sequentials. They look good.
3:33They work well.
3:34And below you can also see the F1 fog light.
3:39Which I also like.
3:40There's a blinking functionality.
3:42So there's a high and low.
3:44I just have it on just a parking light.
3:46That's why I kind of like
3:48custom exhaust right there.
3:50Also a 3 inch cap back.
3:52It's pretty loud.
3:55Inside the cabin there's no drone.
3:57So I'm rocking this for now.
3:59Looks well.
4:00I'm on the stock J-Pipe.
4:02Let's see what else.
4:03I got this sun shade.
4:08You can get this from Subaru
4:10or whatever your dealership.
4:12It does a good job.
4:17LEDs on the trunk.
4:19Also to note the
4:21this piece right here.
4:23I had to swap over from my old trunk.
4:25Because this STI trunk did not have this button right here.
4:29I do have the Harman Kardon package.
4:32So I the wireless key list entries.
4:35Let's kind of move into the interior.
4:40Voila.
4:41We had the limited leather seats.
4:45I have my Cobb Accessport wire right here.
4:47It goes through this little thing.
4:49My DRLs.
4:51If I want to turn on the DRLs
4:52or not I have it mapped to the switch.
4:55I usually have my Cobb Accessport mount right here.
4:58You can see this red accent line.
5:00Very cool.
5:02It's a little custom mod I did.
5:03You can check on my YouTube channel
5:04if you want to do something like this
5:05or try to remove this panel.
5:06It's a pain in the ass.
5:08Overlays again.
5:10Because I love the overlays.
5:12Cheap, effective mod.
5:13This is going to probably be the,
5:15the showcase of my interior.
5:16We have a racing
5:18Spear Lology or something like that.
5:20Shift knob.
5:21It's big.
5:22It's heavy.
5:23It.
5:24It looks good.
5:25A lot of aftermarket shift knobs
5:27are cheap to me.
5:28This shift knob looks too good for this interior.
5:30So I might have to switch it up to
5:32maybe in a future video.
5:33I'm planning to switch this with the
5:35the S4 WRX
5:37center console.
5:38Or maybe the STI center console or something like that.
5:41Other than that,
5:42my interior is pretty much stock.
5:44I got the LED head
5:46map lights
5:48and the
5:50LED this and that.
5:52So
5:54Other than that, those are pretty much the
5:56mods on my Subaru WRX.
5:58Don't mistake it with an STI
6:00because it has that wing and badge.
6:02I'm a poser.
6:04Other than that, that's it.
6:06To like and subscribe
6:08my videos.
6:10I also got the coilovers and stuff like that too.
6:13I also got the ISC coilovers
6:16and I also have
6:18lower control arms.
6:20Let me see if you can see that from the rear.
6:23You probably can't see it.
6:24But, I got Megan,
6:26lowered control arms
6:28for that,
6:30to adjust this camber.
6:32So, thanks for watching.
6:35If you like this channel,
6:37you gotta hit that Subscribe button.
6:39If you wanna see some more of this kinda stuff,
6:41like the black black vinyl wrap.
6:43I actually have some in videos of that stuff.
6:45If you wanna watch it, you know.
6:47Like, comment, subscribe.
6:52Follow me on YouTube, my Tumblr, my Instagram,
6:54my Snapchat.
6:56I'll have them all over the place.
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