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2002 Subaru Impreza WRX - Pride & Perfection

Joseph Cruz's 2002 Wrx Goes From Track To Showroom Without Skipping A Beat

Text By RC Faderoga, Photography by Eric Kieu
  • 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx Xtreme Close Up Blow Off Valve
  • 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx Carbon Fiber Spoiler Angle Shot
  • 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx Front And Side View

"The feeling of knowing that someone considered my car worthy of winning increased my addiction to continue upgrading my car," Joseph explained. "That's why after the engine work, I focused solely on the appearance of my vehicle and pursued a clean but distinguished look."

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx Close Up Sway Bar

His first major change was a customized body kit to get the flared look similar to that of the actual WRC car. He then added on Chargespeed carbon-fiber air brake ducts, C-West side skirts and a ZeroSports grille. He also changed the color from black to a two-tone approach, using a House of Kolor gold all over with a midnight black pearl on the roof. Of course, tuning wouldn't be complete without the necessary JDM accessories. Joseph added a JDM v2 STi two-piece carbon-fiber lip, JDM STi projector headlights, a S202 rear wing and JDM Subaru vent visors. Under the chassis is a set of quality-choice Rays Engineering G-games Wolf 77 wheels, measuring 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear, wrapped up by Dunlop Direzza Z101 tires that give that car the oh-so-fresh look.

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx Five Spoke Rim Close Up

"So far this year has been great," Joseph smiled "I had the opportunity to have EDO Performance sponsor my car and I've solidified a future for my ride, starting with a hybrid motor swap and upgraded transmission components to ensure the life of my vehicle." And with 327 hp to the wheels under his helm and first place wins at the 2007 Las Vegas Hot Import Nights, Joseph has more to smile about than the future plans of his WRX. He made sure he not to tarnish the cars reputation by installing inferior parts; instead he created a masterpiece that also made him proud to be a tuner.

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