2018+ STI Bumper Conversion On My 2017 STI

[@alexestrada4023]

Reverse the brake color: white brakes, black STI logo. It would compliment the engine bay nicely.

[@benwalters4142]

Looks awesome dude! So glad to see it all came together for you. And thanks for the shoutout! ✌️

[@Autofreakgarage]

Credit is due where credit is due ✌🏻

[@IncptnLive]

Turned out great, stayed til the end... enjoy longer videos. Congrats again on this upgrade!

[@Autofreakgarage]

🙌🏻

[@ComedyPlug2]

Is the install actually that easy? And do you have to buy a different set of fog lights or do the old ones fit?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes that easy. Reused the fog and fit no problem.

[@funkycoldmedina209]

🔥🔥🔥Looks good man. I also did the new bumper conversion recently on my 17, and also wondered why the front bumper intake covers do not come with the bumper. 🤔 Received my covers today and was just going to Google how to install them. You saved me some time when I seen that you just popped them in from the inside of the bumper. Awesome job on your conversion!Thank you 🙏👌

[@Autofreakgarage]

Glad to gave helped!

[@anjcoco]

Looks great man. Love these shipping delays lol.

[@jameskocks4734]

my wrx is an 18 and i went with the sti bezels for a cleaner look and i went with some depo head lights with the c light sequential turn signal and the drl built in. i like the cleaner look. i also did a jdm style grill on ebay with a cs style bumper lip. im very happy with the look.

[@markbarrett2686]

Maybe those two things are meant to square off the lower part of the grill. That way you could adapt it for a front mounted intercooler? I dunno....

[@brandongill7125]

Try Yellowspeed BBK. You can get any color you want for the calipers.

[@NiceGuyYoutube]

Nice, you went with the CF grill outer overlay. It’s a great piece that looks nice in person.

[@MikeLRGCar]

One word : Excellence 💯👌 Love it mate !

[@pw85___]

I just did the fog light mod on my car over the weekend. Far easier than I imagined. The sucky part was reinstalling the bumper. My bro and I missed a clip or two and didn't completely get all the headlight clips on the driver's side under the lamp itself, but that'll get revisited when I install my bolt-ons over winter. The car looks 🔥! I might do a 18+ bumper but I'd have to figure out a turn signal mod. Definitely getting a custom rear diffuser before any of that though.

[@pw85___]

Revisiting this video in 2024 (OP has a baller Beemer now) and I finally got my hands on a 2020 bumper, it'll need to be paint matched as my car is CWP and the bumper comes from a Series White 2020 STi. I had a set of 2020 headlights that I ended up selling. I've seen more 18+ headlights for sale cheap......I just wish someone would fab up a harness to make the SRH function work in 15-17' cars, I'd be over the moon.

[@chaddaarud9990]

This is going to be so clean!! Nice!

[@ryanv8220]

Interesting how you installed ur fogs...Just installed my SS3 Sport Fog Lights onto my 18 bumper and they definitely fit into the slots. i also re-used my brackets from my 15 bumper and they bolted right in and everything fit perfect. My fogs are angled slightly down as suggested, not sure if you did the same...but they definitely are plug and play and dont require to be screwed where u screwed them or w spacers.

[@Autofreakgarage]

With the stock bezels, they fit. With the aftermarket bezels I’ve used, you need to run them this way. Running them in the stock slot and location doesn’t always the fogs to be aimed properly.

[@ryanv8220]

Scoobyfreak86 i have the same sequential DRL fog bezels so idk, but they fit for me & are aimed properly. Highly doubt it, but maybe the fog brackets you have might be different? Either way you made it work so all good 😂👍🏽

[@berrymccockiner3492]

nice! looks awesome man. digging the yellow fogs. also agree on the grill. looks ok with no emblem but looks much better with something there in the middle

[@Autofreakgarage]

Thanks. I’ve always had the yellow fogs. I couldn’t do away with them.

[@berrymccockiner3492]

@@Autofreakgarage definitely goes well with the blue

[@Accensioni]

Okay so Chris how about the brakes for the next project ?

[@AlexP-yb7gh]

i like the 2017 bumper better it reminds me of a 1998 sti front bumper with the fog lights, so the new versions are some what retro

[@TheJasbmx]

Looks awesome and appreciate the details it would be cool to see the installation vid for the light's.

[@Autofreakgarage]

I actually have one on the fogs kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2TbnqGGdrKtfMU

[@TheJasbmx]

@@Autofreakgarage thanks

[@TheSwampDonkey]

Interesting that you mention you were having some fitment issues with the bezels. I noticed on mine, my drivers side doesn't want to sit flush. I need to take the bumper off and see what is causing it to push out. I assume a clip isn't hooking on the back side properly.

[@Autofreakgarage]

The clips are soft and can get caught up. Use a heat gun and form to where it needs to be. Works like a charm!

[@TheSwampDonkey]

@@Autofreakgarage Thanks, will give that a try. Appreciate the tip.

[@fernandobarahona3503]

Finally !!!! So clean

[@jacksongaming1239]

I can’t find the vents can you help

[@realjdm9033]

You should do white break calipers with black sti writing on it. 🤔

[@adrianryznar9822]

Link to that exact emblem for the front,back and steering wheel? Thanks, bumper looks sick!

[@Autofreakgarage]

smyperformance.com/exterior/exterior-dress-up/emblems/front-rear-gloss-black-emblem-kit-white-stars-20082022.html Steering wheel is just a decal and I put gloss black vinyl down first to cover all the silver then the decal on top. www.emblemoverlays.com/product-p/p000156.htm

[@chrisronquillo609]

So far absolutely love the build videos! I recently got a 2020 base lapis blue wrx and was wondering, would the diode dynamic fog lights & bezels work with a base wrx ? I noticed on my bezels that there’s only one light and a piece of plastic under the light. Also for the front lip, did you have to drill into the bumper or were the screws provided enough to mount it ?

[@Autofreakgarage]

yes, they would work. you just need to run the harness/wiring to have them work. Yes you have the use the provided self taps to install the lip. I showed how I installed it in the video.

[@jomsti4840]

Do white color for the brakes

[@therealdarnell1873]

Looks amazing! Love the car and content

[@marcushunt2570]

I can see it now with big 6 pot brembos in pure white 😍

[@tofuproduction58]

Could you post a link on the intake inlet? That’s the only part I’m having trouble looking for.

[@Autofreakgarage]

www.rallysportdirect.com/part/57731va490-subaru-oem-bumper-intake-cover-left www.rallysportdirect.com/part/bumper-covers/57731va480-subaru-oem-bumper-intake-cover-right

[@jahazielfuentes5103]

These wheels look sick!! Really aggressive 2020 Bumper!! Great job 👏 What size are these rims?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Thanks! 18x9.5

[@SGQ12]

List of the stuff and link on that bumper please thank you more power!

[@Autofreakgarage]

Grille, Grille trim, Fog Bezels, STI badge are all sourced from Subsispeed. Subaru badge is from SMYPerformance. Diode dynamics Fogs are sourced from Lightwerkz.

[@aaronh.917]

Is there any issue with putting 18” wheels on a 2017 sti? They 2017’s had stock 17” wheels from the factory. And is there any way to adjust the speedometer to the change in wheel diameter?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Sti’s came with 18’s.

[@aaronh.917]

@@Autofreakgarage oh my bad. Same question for the 19” wheels or whatever that came with the 2019. All I know is that the 2017s had smaller than the ‘19 or ‘20, and is it okay to put the bigger wheels on the 2017?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes. Tire size places a roll in the change as it’ll allow the same ratio.

[@spoolin8970]

super clean. definitely makes it more aggressive

[@oakapacu2369]

Looks so good! I remember the feeling when I did the facelift, can’t go back lol. Can you do a more in depth video for those bezels. I’ve been wanting to do it for a while but I have a 16 limited wrx but I don’t know what harness I need or how it match up for my model. Thanks!

[@Autofreakgarage]

Absolutely! I breezed over it in the video, but can do a dedicated video since I am sure many will have questions on it.

[@richmond806]

Is there a reason you went with the SubiSpeed jdm grille instead of the Bayson R? The plastic reinforcement behind the badge on the Bayson R follows the lines of the grille vs the SubiSpeed one which is just a straight line.

[@Autofreakgarage]

No reason other than I saw it and went with it. I do know that Bayson R's does not come with the front camera plate. You need to transfer that over from your stock grille, but I do not have a stock 18+ grille.

[@richmond806]

Scoobyfreak86 oh that’s a good point, I’d be upgrading from an 18 grill so I hadn’t considered the camera cut out.

[@ronniedarko2536]

How come you dont have window visors?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Not my thing

[@samzhang2081]

Man i love ur videos, but u gotta lower the bgm volume, or increase ur mic volume, it actually becomes annoying to keep on changing volumes, cause we cant hear u if we adjust to the bgm sound, but if we adjust to ur mic sound, the bgm just makes me deaf. Pls do it, Im gonna keep asking

[@Eric-qx7fg]

Thanks for the video! I actually want to do the same conversion on my 2016 STI next season. I have the sport tech package with the fog light and turn signal light. How do i go about running those? I Was thinking if i wanted to be lazy i could just buy the no light bezels and essentially delete my fog lights lol help would be appreciated!

[@Autofreakgarage]

There are options for the turn signals as well. If you have the fog lights, keep them! No need to get rid of a practical option of the car just for looks.

[@Eric-qx7fg]

Scoobyfreak86 thanks! Can we retain our turn signals and fog lights by grabbing the oem 2018+ wrx bezels with that option? Is it plug and play? Just want to make sure before I go ahead and do this conversion!

[@Autofreakgarage]

I don’t believe there is a version out there that has drl’s with the turn singles and fogs. However, there is a factory option bezel that has turns and fogs.

[@creaseoner]

Love your videos bro🙌🏻

[@Autofreakgarage]

Thanks for the support!

[@joshvaldezx]

Did you need a specific harness since you have limited headlights with the new bezels?

[@Autofreakgarage]

The STI comes with led headlights from the factory.

[@joshvaldezx]

@@Autofreakgarage thats right. Did you need a specific harness for the bezels to work? Or Will the plug n play harness that is provided work?

[@Autofreakgarage]

harness for what? The headlights are factory and nothing needs to be done to have them work properly.

[@carlospnw3440]

so did you unplug your drl harness ? for the c lights and bezels to light up as your drl? asking because I have a 2016 limited

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes. There is a module on the passenger side you just unplug

[@carlospnw3440]

@@Autofreakgarage awsome thanks for the reply

[@fawkesalcapone6095]

what about the turn signal Bro, how do you fix it?

[@Autofreakgarage]

What do you mean? I relocated my turn signals into my headlights before I did the bumper conversion.

[@fawkesalcapone6095]

@@Autofreakgarage Ah ok!!!! gotcha Brother!!!!........ Also, what about the MFD that you swap, it is plug and play or do I need to look for harness? thank you!!

[@Autofreakgarage]

You need a hardness to convert the pins. I have a link in the description for it in that video.

[@GamerLive247]

Looks good. What side skirts u rockin?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Bayson r cs style

[@smokescreen399]

is the WRX and STI Front Bumper interchangeable? I Currently own a 2016 STI wouldn't mind have the newer WRX Bumper with the turn lights and fog lights...

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes they are the same

[@smokescreen399]

@@Autofreakgarage Oh Snap! Thanks...

[@joez.9932]

Looks really good 🔥🔥

[@joshsimpson1648]

I was wondering does the 15-17 bumper fit onto the 18+ wrx? I'm looking to get an 18+ wrx and I'm not too fond of the new bumper

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes it fits no problem.

[@joshsimpson1648]

@@Autofreakgarage thanks I appreciate it

[@cesargarcia7307]

Can my 2017 Wrx use the 2018 + sti front bumper?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes. Mine is a 2017.

[@cesargarcia7307]

So sti bumper will fit my wrx. Thanks man !!

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes sir

[@michaeltaeza3662]

Which bezels did you go with? Subispeed? I'm still waiting to XPEL my 18 front bumper, the waiting is killing me.

[@Autofreakgarage]

I go over which bezels I went with in the video.

[@TachibanaRealEstate]

@@Autofreakgarage you couldn't just tell him instead of making him watch the whole 30 minute video? lol

[@Autofreakgarage]

That’s the point of the video. I make these videos to answer everyone’s questions.

[@michaeltaeza3662]

@@Autofreakgarage Thanks! I swear I watched it and didn't hear you mention it. But then again I was watching it at work. Sorry boss! I'll watch it again.

[@Autofreakgarage]

No worries! It’s the first piece I talk about so it’s near the beginning.

[@omgbeatz7039]

Can you turn on the fog lights independently?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Only when the headlights are on.

[@primocruz6261]

Who made the carbon fiber hazard button?

[@Autofreakgarage]

benscarblog.com

[@Hallowsaw]

Jeez converting bumpers dont you need new hood fenders and lights for it to fit properly?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Nope. Just the front bumper changed. The headlight shape is the same as well as the hood and fenders.

[@Hallowsaw]

@@Autofreakgarage nice, i wanted to do a jdm front swap on my 2011 legacy and i would have to change everything from the doors forward

[@tristanlackovic9864]

Can you link the front lip plz?

[@Autofreakgarage]

baysonr.com/products/2018-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-cs-style-front-lip-polyurethane

[@phiL_2022]

CLEAN

[@closepinn]

I hope he doesn't miss the old look or fiending for it back

[@Autofreakgarage]

Nope haha I prefer the 18+ bumper. And besides. I still have my 17 bumper.

[@albaroflete371]

Hey what spring is good for my sti 2020 lower 1 inch

[@Autofreakgarage]

I’ll always recommend rce yellows for this car. Probably the best spring for this car if you aren’t doing coils.

[@SpencerHogg]

Nice work dude

[@Autofreakgarage]

Thanks Spencer. Loving your edits lately.

[@djarcelona09]

do you still have your 17 bumper?

[@Autofreakgarage]

It has since been parted out and sold.

[@stevenflo9823]

awesome brother. exactly how i want my front end to look 👌🏽 keep up the good work! @wrxflo 😁

[@markbarrett2686]

Hey, did anyone ever tell you that you got a good looking car?.....

[@GA08GT478]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Accensioni]

🤩🤩🤩❤️

[@wrxhatchback4762]

Sell me your brakes when you upgrade🥺 I’m tired of my tiny wrx brakes

[@Autofreakgarage]

Haha I hear ya. I’d be selling mine for a pretty penny since they are in perfect condition.

[@TheJasbmx]

She looks mean