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It seems that our team here at Subimods answers a lot of questions concerning what levels of modifications can be attained with whatever specific budget amount an enthusiast has at their disposal. Quite frankly, depending on the range, there are a good selection of parts and accessories that when applied to assorted combinations could get an enthusiast - with either a small or large budget - positioned in any direction they would like to go. The great thing about being a Subaru enthusiast, no matter what your favorite platform or body type may be, if you are a creative person - like the thousands in our tribe, you will surely find something to add to your car that will set you apart from the rest. After a lot of thought and contemplation, we looked at the many offerings listed in our catalog that fall into the category of "exterior modifications" and discovered that there are an overwhelming list of choices for anyone who is focused on either creating one simple talking point to a conversation with a friend or another enthusiast at an event, or turning your car into a four-wheel head turner that people will be talking about all around town. With that on the table, we realize that not everyone has a bottomless bank account. Not everyone can scroll through our catalog and pick out anything they want any day of the week and bring their new vehicle from already impressive showroom quality to outrageous showplace style overnight. Truthfully, we can say one thing that sets Subaru enthusiasts apart from the rest. True dedication, love of brand, and an eye for individual style. Simply, an individual who walks into a dealership, takes a good look around, and seriously considers their options, but can only lock into a sharp gaze focused on the car who chose them, in this case the new Subaru BRZ, is someone who sees something great that they can dream to be made greater. Subimods offers a good selection of options for the BRZ driver who wants to enhance and amplify the lines of their car and possibly take slow, but determined steps forward to rock this incredibly stylish and streamlined platform to its sport-fueled core. Let's take a good look at what's possible with three individual budget levels and assist the BRZ lover - with any size bank account - to make some informed decisions and move forward with some exterior modifications.
At a time when buying a corn dog at your county or state fair can cost $11.00 (yup, happened to me...true story) or a night out for a dinner and a movie is more expensive than a new TV, it makes sense how discouraging it can be for a young enthusiast or a member of the Subaru tribe with limited finances when they realize the costs of modifying their precious vehicle. The most important thing to remember is to never get discouraged. Once you choose your vehicle, start dreaming, and allow yourself to get inspired, anything is possible with a little bit of determination, patience, and discipline. It is important to note that there is no deadline on fulfilling your modification dreams. There is no minimum investment to make to qualify to be a true enthusiast and the creator of your individual style and expression. Honestly, if you have just invested your life savings into the purchase and street legalization of your new BRZ, but only budgeted a little under $250 to buy some additional items to make your car special in your eyes, don't be concerned. Whether it be some simple, stylish decals, emblems, accent lighting, or minimal aerodynamic enhancements, their are a number of companies in the aftermarket that manufacture items to start the modification journey with a simple push without totally breaking the bank - which could help keep dreams alive and well to be fulfilled with found money down the road. If the BRZ enthusiasts dig into their wallet and only pull out a roll of cash totaling around $50.00, they can easily look at some offerings we have in our catalog from the folks at Driven Media. Currently, at a price point spanning $10.00 to $50.00, they have a number of items that can give the BRZ owner something to smile about. A great selection of light overlays including their Tail Light Sidemarker Overlays, their Turn Signal Overlays, and Reverse Light Overlays can be easily grabbed for between $11.00 and $16.00. Their overlay kits for both the Taillight and to upgrade to an LED setup are priced under $27.00. If it is possible to invest a little more, Molded Innovations offers several types of LED Side Marker Lights for the BRZ that range from $55.00 to $75.00 confirming that being safe and stylish is always affordable. Lastly, if you find yourself with $200.00 at the end of the month and can afford to gift your BRZ for being so pretty, some stylish Mud Flaps from Rally Armor, some Polarized Mirrors from Rexpeed, a new LED lit Front Grille Emblem from Lit Logos, or a LUXX-Series LED Trunk Light from Alpharex might be just what the style doctor ordered to enhance your car's condition.
There is no better feeling than truly using your talents while developing your skills and working hard each day. Seeing a well-deserved reward because of your dedication and effort - no matter what you do for a living - is sweet satisfaction that can last a lifetime. Any enthusiast will confirm that it's the best feeling to invest that hard-earned money into something truly meaningful when your heart, soul, and mind is focused on bringing your car to another level to let your creative flag fly. Gathering together a few hundred dollars of your hard earned cash feels great when it means that a dream will soon come true - so, it may be time to start scrolling through the Subimods catalog to find some stylish exterior upgrades for that BRZ you work so hard to support and cherish. Once your budget opens up a bit wider and there are a few more bills on the stack to divide over your field of dreams, you will have a ticket to investigate a bunch of aerodynamic upgrades for your vehicle that will not only improve stability, performance, and handling, they will also cause even the most uninterested passerby to jerk their head and take a more careful look at your cars lines and design. There are a number of options within the $250.00 to $500.00 range that can make a significant improvement to the overall look and set a stage for upgrades under the hood and under the chassis that pave a clearer road into this car's future - whatever you dream it to be. To start the upgrade journey off with a bang, our friends at GReddy are offering their Rear Window Spoiler Aerodynamic Kit for the BRZ for under $260.00, while Verus Engineering has a Street Side Splitter Kit in the same ballpark giving two amazing options of incredible quality to apply to your vehicle's exterior. The folks at Compressive Tuning level up with their latest in aerodynamic performance by offering both their Functional Halo Spoiler for under $340.00, and their innovative Black Series Carbon Fiber Rear Spats for around $350.00. Revel brings some mysteriously elegant style to the BRZ profile with their GT Dry Carbon Mirror Covers while the creators at APR Performance apply the same technology to both their Carbon Fiber Formula GT3 Side Mirrors and their robust Carbon Fiber Upper Canards, both priced between $430.00 and $500.00. Finally, in this budget group - but not to be forgotten, both Compressive Tuning and Rexpeed enter the room with two more offerings to amplify the overall texture of the BRZ platform. With a $500.00 plunge, our BRZ fan can add either the Black Series Carbon Fiber Side Skirt Extensions from Compressive Tuning, or the V4 Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler from Rexpeed to attract some long looks from their jealous peers.
As we enter the realm of higher possibilities, we see that a budget of up to $1000 (or more) can obviously open up a lot of doors for an enthusiast when they are looking for just the right enhancements for their adored Subaru BRZ. Whether the driver wants to follow the trail and ramp up their spending by scrimping and saving a little at a time to build that large war chest up for the big modification onslaught in later times, or just buy as the money rolls in, they will find that any addition to their Subaru BRZ will bring a smile to their face and to those who share in their community and spirit. Moving a little closer to the realm of "big money" to the true enthusiast, which truly can be in the tens of thousands when you consider investments to the engine, suspension, exhaust, and maybe, high performance wheels and tires, an investment of up to $1000 is not a devastating sum to a few, but again is significant to the average driver who works hard to live in today's world and just make ends meet. Making the BRZ a head-turner by applying some quality enhancements to its exterior could be the smartest decision a financially challenged enthusiast could make after looking over the costs of items not seen, but heard, felt, and revered. The greatest thing about concentrating on the exterior first and keeping it as your top priority, you can build up your visual dream car, still have some proud moments as the average, non-enthusiast onlooker drools over your style, before taking the leap and making some significant financial investments, and more importantly, before deciding which performance road you would like to take. There is nothing wrong with painting the house first before doing a major renovation to your kitchen. If your kitchen functions well and your meals are delicious and nutritious, give your home some curb appeal and make the neighbors burn with envy. As we do the final examination of what up to $1000 will give the BRZ, we will see that a number of the market's innovators have amazing items that will bring happiness to driver and car. Our friends at APR Performance offer a great aerodynamic upgrade option with their Carbon Fiber Front Wind Splitter w/ Rods for under $540.00, while Molded Innovations allows the BRZ driver to brighten their path with a nice selection of CS Style Sequential LED Tail Lights which have a price point under $575.00. Compressive Tuning offers some additional aerodynamic upgrades with both their Black Series Carbon Fiber Fender Expansion Kit and Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser within the $650.00 to $700.00 range. Finally, at a price point falling between $600.00 and $1000.00, the air moving innovators at StreetHunter provide their Carbon Fiber Fender Vent Extensions, their Trunk Spoiler, or their robust and lightweight Carbon Fiber Side Skirt Extensions to the BRZ driver who has their eyes on the exterior, but their finger on the pulse of their car's future and what performance lives within it's soul. Whether an enthusiast has very little or a whole lot, the best course in a modification journey is one that is fueled by research, questions, and a smart financial plan. There are a lot of options out there and we are here to help you find what is right for your Subaru BRZ.
The Subimods team continues to concentrate on providing aftermarket innovations and products that take the Subaru BRZ to new levels in the present and the future, no matter if you choose a more exciting, dynamic daily drive, a more exhilarating weekend on the track, or a more aggressive adventure overland and in the wild. We would be very interested in your thoughts regarding this article and would encourage your feedback and comments regarding the newest Subaru and how it competes with other cars in its class.
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Bryon Turcotte - Marketing Writer/Analyst
Turcotte has worked as a writer, journalist, and digital content developer for 30 years. He began his career in music journalism in 1995 then worked for several years as both a staff writer, managing editor, and a freelancer for both regional and national music publications. Over the next three decades his contributions extended beyond the music industry as he served within the realms of higher education, science and technology, manufacturing, and finance. He has been serving as a content developer and writer on the Subimods Marketing team since August 2023.
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