OEM or aftermarket? – I always advise WRX enthusiasts to buy a product that they know is going to fit their WRX. An OEM body kit would be direct from Subaru and you know it has gone through quality assurance tests to make sure it’s going to be the perfect fit for your WRX. Although you can save money by going with an aftermarket body kit, you can run into problems where you have to pull on a certain area to make it fit or it just doesn’t bolt on right. This is because Subaru made the WRX and knows exactly where to punch the holes the correct length to fit right on your car. In play comes the old adage, you get what you pay for.

Fiberglass or urethane? – If you decide to go with fiberglass, it usually has a better fit than urethane and fiberglass can be fixed much easier if the body kit ever cracks or breaks. The downside to fiberglass is that it has a lower resistance to damage compared to urethane. Urethane is less likely to break over fiberglass but once urethane does break, you can’t fix it once the damage has been done.

Call before you buy online – Call the manufacturer before you make your purchase online. There are people online who run scams and either overcharge or won’t deliver the product. They can make a lot of money doing this these products sell close to a thousand dollars on average. Ask the manufacturer the types of material they use and if a warranty or replacements will be issued if any part of the product is damaged during shipment. Read the rest of this entry »