This!

Auto X it!

 

For sure, but since there is no WRX variant of the wagon and Subaru says no plans of doing it (yet), I don't think we'll see big names making swaybars for these cars. So unless one from another Subie is a direct swap (which I believe is the case, but you'll have to do your own research as to which).

Rims would be a good excuse to upgrade the rubber, but tires would actually be the first thing to me - kill 2 birds with one stone. Then more suspension including the sways, and when the first set of brakes wear out, upgrade those.

 

I might have to make it out one of these days, know of any a little more towards Concord?

I bought it at Livermore Subaru on Pres. Day

 

also, anyone know anywhere in the Contra Costa area for good wheels/tires that doesn't charge an arm and a leg?

 

When you find an exhaust tell me please! I have a 2014 Impreza that needs lovin too! Welcome bud!

 

Exhaust though is personal preference though (tone, loudness, drone etc...). Lots of people like plug and play but I don't mind going the custom install route. For instance I've always used Remus exhausts and had a universal installed on my 05. There's a Remus distributor in Emeryville and shipping is one day for bay area. Just get the dimensions and talk to a muffler shop. btw I've gotten alot of positive feedback on the sound.

 

Need to hear this next week...

 

Not as deep as your Milltek. Now it's a Subie with an "Austrian" accent.

 

Americas tire has low price guarentee and will price match if you find something lower on tires they have a shop in Walnut Creek and im sure other places in the contra costa.. for wheels it really depends on what you are looking for.. replicas vs companies that actually make those designs.

 

you could always come out to the monday night meet in dublin

https://www.i-club.com/forums/meetin...s-meet-202599/

 

I'm thinking thats the route I'm going to have to take since I settled for an impreza haha =P After all, I've never heard a Subie i didn't like!
Ill check out that muffler tho! Thanks man!

 

Lots of good advice from others here especially auto-x. You'll get a good baseline feel for the setup and go from there, although to get more out of your engine I'd recommend light weight wheels to reduce your rotational mass. Each pound saved per wheel is similar to 10lbs savings in the chassis. Weight savings is king. That allows for faster course times and then you'll want bigger sway bars and height reduction for tighter handling and eventually bigger brakes for later braking before turn in. Lots of options to get the most fun out of your car.

 

Thanks for the break down, I've never really had a car I was willing to invest time/money into beyond routine maintenance, so it's nice to have sort of action item list.

And thank you everyone else for the ideas!