Every VB WRX needs these mods!

After waiting a few months for parts I am finally able to add the OEM + parts to the front end of the VB
Parts:
OEM+ STI front Grille (J1017VC130) - tinyurl.com/mt5v42kv
OEM+ Fog Light Covers (H4510VC200) - tinyurl.com/54xd37mw
Dmaker Cherry Blossom Cross Brace - tinyurl.com/3fuj85y8
00:00 Bumper removal
02:50 Intro & Parts overview
03:54 Cross Brace Install
06:12 Front Grille Change
08:44 Fog light Covers
13:09 Final look & Discussion
14:59 Outro

[@TheBranjegan]

This is good stuff.. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@RockNRollax01]

Thanks for the video bro, I have one that's pretty much an LHD ADM, and I'm kind of afraid now of not having the connections for the OEM fog lights, mine is an SPT tS though, not sure if it does but I will definitely remove the front bumper to look before buying lol, an alternative I would say is to buy an aftermarket and just wire it directly to the battery.

[@VBWRXY]

Fog Light connections are there, it's just the DRL in the new cover. The instructions and every video I've seen online for the JDM covers show a spare connector either side that's taped up. Unfortunately not there on my model. Might be on the higher models up though.

[@NYC-WRX]

I did the same mods on my VB. The only thing I would have done is put some thread locker on the screws for the cross brace , I put blue thread locker on mine because should those screws become lose you would have to remove the bumper to tighten them.

[@VBWRXY]

That's a decent idea. The bumper will back off when the FMIC goes on, but unsure how long that will be.

[@christophermccord3757]

Are all these oem parts? Also do they fit usdm models and how’s the paint quality and matching? I’ve seen some look great in shade but it the sun or direct light it’s twelve shades of a cherry blossom tree pardon the pun otherwise great vid love the grill and thanks for pointing out that the sti can be removed so I don’t feel like a fraud

[@VBWRXY]

The Grille and Fog Light covers are OEM from the links in the description. But also check out US stores like Subispeed or IIR. The Grille is finished in the crystal black silica (D4S) and the Fog Light covers I've heard called Piano Black. The Cross brace is 3rd party from Dmaker Australia in the Cherry Blossom colouring to go with the rest of the car.

[@travismc4154]

There should be a inline fuse with a connector that you have to plug in under the drivers side footwell kick panel

[@VBWRXY]

That was the other harness that splits the control to the switch I showed. Everything I've seen for the USA models just use a jumper piece not a full extra harness piece. ADM model must be slightly different setup to USDM.

[@daveshufflesbriz]

What model did you get?
BTW the video/sound quality was alot better.

[@VBWRXY]

Thanks!
I have the Australian Base model. Didn't see the point in going the 50th Aniversary or RS when I was going to mod it heavily.