Installing STi Splitters + V-Limited Lip on 2004 WRX Wagon

I have always viewed my suby wagon to be somewhat of an ugly duckling. Problem is, there are very few products intended for the WRX Wagon, which has clear exterior differences from the WRX sedan. Thanks to the good folks at NASIOC (North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club), I became aware that the STi Splitters and the V-Limited Lip can be installed with minimal modifications on both WRX sedans AND wagons--hence this video. I am very, very pleased with the results!

Notes:
* Upper edge bumper slits - some have chosen not to make them and instead, cut off the splitter top tabs and use 3M heavy duty double-sided tape. IMHO, using the tabs is much more secure. After I cut slits with the dremel, I used a small drill bit to clean it of jaggies (not shown).
* Trimming Leading Edge - you may not need to do this on the WRX sedan.
* Attachment points - there are some holes in the stock bumper that line up and can be used--for the rest, you must drill your own holes. Both splitters and lip came with installation hardware.
* Lip install - the wagon is not as wide as the sedan, but if you get a polyurethane V-Limited lip, you can bend the sides in without problem. My lip never quite extended all the way to the back of the splitters--about an 1" gap (not terribly noticeable).

Special thanks:
http://www.nasioc.com
- info, pics and tips galore!
http://www.SubaruGenuineParts.com
- vendor of STi Splitters
http://www.baysonr.com
- vendor of urethane STi V-limited lookalike lip
Mr. Heater forced air heater (propane)
- made my garage comfy despite 10 degree temps outside!

And as always, thanks for watching!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2004
• WRX
• wagon
• v-limited
• lip
• STi
• splitters
• DIY
• install
• Subaru
• Impreza

[sLydFXv6]

EXCELLENT vid!!! What song is that?

[mishmosh2000]

@sLydFXv6 - thanks! Astroline - close my eyes.  There are a few video's on youtube on this classic.

[atim0tea]

So the lip bolts on perfectly without any drilling?

[mishmosh2000]

@atim0tea - No, because I have the wagon, the holes did not line up (except for a few in front for which I put pop-up fasteners). I had to put screws in on the sides or drill holes and put speednuts (forget which one I did now--speednuts aka u-nuts are more secure than just screws).

[hi2u2ok]

Whats that tool called that u use to cut the holes and things?

[mishmosh2000]

@hi2u2ok - I used a battery-powered Dremel.

[Ge0vone]

Very nice d00d, those splitters are a nice touch as well as the front lip.

[Unoswiper]

please tell me where to purchase a set, other than a forum much apreciated bro.

[tylermayer123]

how did you get the lip

[KrGsMrNKusinagi0]

Did that.. And mine came off around 135 mph.. the connections and 3m was not enough to hold it. So I guess i have to get an STI bumper setup to do it properly

[1993seattle]

Awesome video. Well done!!!

[Krimghor]

@mishmosh2000 ^^^ seeing as this is somewhat of a tutorial, things like that are really good to know for someone planning to do this. I did this exact same thing to my 05 rex sedan and the lip was a huge pain in the ass to put on, because the fasteners wouldnt fit in each hole of the wrx, i ended up having to use my splitter bolts and clips in other areas, as well as not being able to use the screws the lip came with because there's nothing on the bumper to thread them into.

[cody5002005]

nice good job and good how to