[DScorp]

I went against the grain as well. Instead of All Terrain tires, I went with Michelin Defender 2's after my tires had nails in them. Discount Tire didn't have any AT's in stock so I went with the Michelins. Handling and mpgs are so much better

Love these tires, put them on our 2020 OBT and a base model 2018 Impreza this year.

 

[Al deOrleans]

Very well executed. The lower gearing of the Wilderness must make it a launch monster! What size tires are you running?

 

[OB-Adventure]

Very well executed. The lower gearing of the Wilderness must make it a launch monster! What size tires are you running?

235/55/17

 

[MackDaddy1962]

Holy cow, that thing's a street monster! Job well done brother. A tad low for me, but man... I bet that handles like it's on rails. In an area with good weather (and roads) perfect. In Ohio? Ehh, not so much!

Have a blast driving it. I miss the good old days of my youth. I had so much fun doing lowered rides. Now I'm the "old guy" enjoying the plush "skyscraper mode" ride the 6th Gen's have. Rides great as is, but looks so much better in the weeds.

 

[OB-Adventure]

Holy cow, that thing's a street monster! Job well done brother. A tad low for me, but man... I bet that handles like it's on rails.

Agreed, it is pretty low. In a perfect world, I wouldn't mind if it was a little taller. This height, I really need to pay attention on my approach angle of certain parking lots here. lol.

I've been working on some other option using Subaru parts that I'll likely write something up next month.

 

[OBi-WAN]

Was wondering what mine would look like as a sport wagon and you certainly scratched the itch! Think the flared fenders really work with it lowered. Looks really aggressive, like it. Any way to level off the rake angle with OEM parts?

Since you are using all OEM parts, and assuming you want a sharper feeling front end, consider adding the OEM (JDM) STI Flexible Strut Tower Brace if you have not already. Just added it to my 24 OWB and made a significant difference.

 

[pjhalifax]

Love it...that looks so good. 😮

 

[HurricaneWhisperer]

Next year, in keeping with the whole OEM parts thing, please install a second 2.4 Turbo in the back.

That’s a grand total of 520 hp. OEM tune.

Imagine the joy of pulling up to a stop light and starting your second engine in your Blue Oyster Cult special. Go, go Godzilla.

 

[Waldo 13]

It is good to have choice and your OB looks fantastic mate just that something that is different enjoy the drive.

 

[Flat Four]

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen on this forum in a long while, bravo sir!

 

[51putzr]

Love it, I'm also going for that lowered wagon look

 

[Al deOrleans]

This build thread is in dire needs of more pics!!!!!

 

[Buddy]

Love it, I'm also going for that lowered wagon look

Your ride height seems more manageable than the OP. What parts did you use? How is the ride comfort compared to OEM?

 

[51putzr]

Your ride height seems more manageable than the OP. What parts did you use? How is the ride comfort compared to OEM?

All used was a set of Eibach sport springs, it says they're for the turbo models but they fit just fine, gave me a lime a 3: drop,I'm very happy with the ride and handling, just gotta figure out what adjustable control arms to.use to fix the negative 3° camber

 

[Focusedarc]

Decided to go a different route with my '24 OBW Build

Used all factory OEM Subaru parts!

Rear UCA from '24 Legacy Sport
Rear SBM from '24 Legacy Sport
Rear subframe plates from '24 Legacy Sport
'24 WRX Suspension and other witchcraft

Significant improvement on handling and very happy with the build so far. Future mods in the works.

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Do you have the part # from the legacy subframe spacers?

 

[FedorSosnin]

Hey @OB-Adventure this exactly what I have been looking for. I got carts ready to buy and picking up legacy parts at my local dealer. Before I do though...What about alignment? Does the rear still suffer from -2° of camber? Or does the upper control arm and rear spacer help with that?

Did you have to get shorter swapbar end links for the front or rear?

Thank for the inspiration. I was about to do coils, but OEM seems like a way more fun way to do it.

 

[FedorSosnin]

I think I can answer my own question with the camber. Since the rear subframe will be higher, that will help with the rear camber.

What about the front sway bar end links. Do I need legacy or wrx end links?

 

[ScatBackAl]

Hey, have you done any research on which coilovers would fit the wilderness to lower it? Im currently interested in lowering it and just looking at the options to do so

 

[Focusedarc]

Hey, have you done any research on which coilovers would fit the wilderness to lower it? Im currently interested in lowering it and just looking at the options to do so

Silver might make one that works with our cars

 

[Kevin]

I like your vision a lot!!!

Very classy, very tasteful. I almost bought rims similar to that from my Outback and now you're making me rethink my choices! If there was an STi edition Outback I would imagine it looking like this.