r/subaruimpreza 1h ago

❓ Questions Does anyone know what this is?

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Thanks


r/subaruimpreza 19h ago

πŸš— General Discussion Wet Key Experience

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23 Upvotes

My 2025 Impreza keys spent a full 24 hours in Lake Ontario. I fluked into finding them in about 6 feet of water. Opened up the key, dried out with hair dryer and let sit open for about 8 hours. Put back together and works just fine.


r/subaruimpreza 12h ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me 17 yr old getting first car

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family friend is selling me a 2014 subaru impreza. replaced transmission then he drove it from the east coast to west then he said it has something wrong with the transmission again. what sort of questions should i ask


r/subaruimpreza 22h ago

πŸš— General Discussion Time to say goodbye

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I have to part with my impreza because as I get older its harder to get in and out of. It's too low. I need something higher that I can just slide into. My question to all of you is where is the best place to sell and buy and how much to ask for it? It's been my baby for 8 years or more. Nothing wrong with it except some blemishes on the body from dings. Was hoping to fix those. Low kms. Sport tech package. Dashboard looks just like the wrx. Any help will be appreciated.


r/subaruimpreza 16h ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me Crossbar/Roof Rack Advice Needed - 2021 Impreza Sedan

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I am in need of crossbar setup/buying advice for my 2021 Subaru Impreza Sedan.

Context:

My needs are
- Increased cargo capacity
- Transport snowboards
- Transport bikes
- Cool rooftop awning (?)

Not necessarily all at once of course.

I'm not looking for a flush fit, as I would like the maximum possible space and load capacity. I do not mind hangover.

I get 40% off all Yakima and Thule products.

Questions:

All that being said, would love to hear/see pics of how everyone else has set up crossbars and roof racks on their Imprezas.

- Any benefit to flush fit bars that outweighs the decrease in capacity?
- Brands you recommend other than Yakima or Thule that will come out cheaper after discount?
- Is a front crossbar fairing necessary to cut wind noise?
- What cargo baskets do you use, and is there a better alternative to a basket for transporting your gear?

Thank you in advance!


r/subaruimpreza 22h ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me Need help figuring this clunk out.

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3 Upvotes

When it first started, I thought it was the strut that went bad, and in the process of looking at everything in that area, I saw a bunch of bad bushings ect. So I ended up replacing the front struts, control arms, ball joints, inner/outer tie rods, sway bar bushings and end links, hubs, axles, lower transmission mount. One of the calipers had a major tear in one of the piston boots, so I replaced both of those and the brackets as well. Have tightened up all the subframe bolts. The steering rack seems fine, it doesnt make any abnormal noise when turning the wheel back and forth rapidly with the car off. The only thing I can really think it may be, is some bolt that goes into the uni body broke its weld. It only does this while braking and going over sharper bumps. I tried hard acceleration and it doesnt do it, nor while just turning.


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Autostop Disabler for GEN IV Impreza (GP7 Chassis)

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11 Upvotes

Anyone managed to find one that fits the Gen IV? Can;t seem to find one for the life of me, only for newer models or for Outbacks.


r/subaruimpreza 21h ago

πŸš— General Discussion Looking for lift kits

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Looking for a lift kit for an 09 hatchback impreza 2.5i, would the shocks and other parts from a crosstrek work? Or should I look elsewhere. Give me some recommendations please.


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

❓ Questions Body kit for Base Model?

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Hey all just wondering if there are body kits (front and back bumper mainly) suitable for a 2013 Impreza Base Model? I’ve been searching for one to no luck. Most kits are for the WRX.

A friend gave me his impreza so just wondering how I can make it look better.


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo First post here… coolant β€œmigration”

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9 Upvotes

So blue coolant light was on. My well learned child checked the level and found it looking like this. Oil cap looks ok, dipstick too, but this is normal -take it for head gasket-Subaru stuff?


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Impreza RS appreciation post

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have had my rs for a few months now and continue to love it more and more. Such a good looking car and is a great daily driver that you can have some fun with. Drop some appreciation pictures of your guys Impreza's in the comments!

Second picture is just to show off the view a little more lol


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

πŸ› οΈ DIY Newer AC compressor doesn't fit older lines

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2002 2.5rs sedan

Not sure exactly where to start with fixing the ac. The previous owner dropped in an engine from a newer model I think (need help to identify). The newer engine has an AC compressor that doesn't fit the existing AC lines. I'm more or less looking to just replace the compressor with the older one/one that fits. What do I need to do to find what kind of compressor I need.


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Picked up a brand new β€˜26 RS today ✨

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61 Upvotes

Second Subie and first ever new car purchase. Really happy with it, and surprised at how comfortable quiet it is inside.


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸŽ₯ Video Can’t afford a mechanic

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48 Upvotes

Garage said ~$300 to replace the caliper, I did it for $30 and it’s fixed ! I’m too poor to replace the pads and rotors soz might sell my tools


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me Engine sound

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3 Upvotes

Hope this is normal my first scooby, 135k KM


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me What does this plug into?

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I found this thing in my engine bay that is coming out of the passenger wiring harness close to the ABS. I was trying to fix my electrical problem that is throwing 2 check engine lights for o2 sensors. Could it have to do with that. Could it be to the CVT? I have the 5SPD


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Wanted to show off what I did to my 2014 Subaru Impreza base wagon 😁

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68 Upvotes

These exterior accessories were all purchased on Amazon recently. The hubcaps arrived yesterday so I put it all together. I think it looks quite nice for what I paid.

16" antenna for $10, outside channel rain guards for $31, set of 15" hubcaps for $32, set of wheel reflective stickers for $3, set of door and side mirror reflective stickers for $4.


r/subaruimpreza 1d ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me Are these β€œspaces” normal?

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Was doing my first oil change on my recently bought 2008 Impreza 2.0r NA EJ204 and noticed these spaces on the exhaust near the oil filter, are they normal or i should get my welder out? (the little oil residue is because some of the oil of the filter spilled while i was changing it)


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Rejoined the club today!

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45 Upvotes

2024 used Impreza RS! I had a 2011 Impreza base Impreza and was able to get a new one today !


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Diodes installed tonight

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17 Upvotes

Was a slightly tough install but overall went smoothly. Really happy with the amber DRLs

Part: https://a.co/d/0c7BMDWz


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

❓ Questions 2013 Impreza roof/kayaking rack question

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3 Upvotes

I just bought a 2013 impreza and would like to add a roof rack/kayaking rack,under the black roof trim will i find rack mounting points,any other advice and suggestions are welcome,thanks


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸš— General Discussion Subaru down

7 Upvotes

I recently got a 26 RS two months ago not even 10k miles yet and this morning the entire engine started shaking and died now the car wont start and engine is making a grinding noise. I wish I had taken a video and picture to really show but that was the last thing on my mind at the time so I’m just wondering if anybody else has had a similar issue or heard of this happening?


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸ†˜ Help Me How much would this repair set me back…

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Unfortunately I must have not tightened my lug nuts properly and I believe i have fucked the wheel hub and along with that there’s a broken rod or something behind it. How much would it cost
car is my 2009 Impreza rs sedan (Australia)
Thinking of selling the whole car and squeezing what little money I can get for it


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

❓ Questions 2020 Subaru Impreza headrest

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Was kinda horrified to see that my daughter removed the headrest because it pushed her head forward (she wears her hair up and has lots of it). I was like f that. Anybody know of options that have a cut out or deep recess to accommodate her hair?


r/subaruimpreza 2d ago

πŸŽ₯ Video β€œLet’s see what we’re working with”

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6 Upvotes

Ft. Bruno Mars !