Subaru Impreza WRX 01

LEGO Subaru Impreza WRX 01 Instructions. This model represents second generation pre-facelift Subaru Impreza with steering wheel on right side (that can be changed easily if needed).

Everything opens on this model – hood, doors and trunk except rear doors (there is not enough room, and rear wheel arch would cut into rear doors too much, so they would look too small and out of shape). I’m not very good with engines, so engine is not very detailed, if you are good with engines, you will probably want to modify it to be more realistic.

Because I wanted it to have gold wheels I used parts 56145 (wheel) and 44309 (tire). But this wheel design is a bit too wide. Wheels look more like rear wheels on muscle car. You can see how wide they are in fourth product image (after rear view angle). Its still OK for me, but If you think its too wide – use part 56904 (wheel) and 30699 (tire) instead (and you will lose gold color). Or you can check out some other unofficial wheel designs or custom colors.

This model is not a Technic style model, and it does NOT have working suspension, steering, etc.

Several parts used in this model are discontinued by modern LEGO sets, so in bricklink or any other shop they will often appear as used parts (most of them are available also as new, but since they are from older sets, they can be really expensive, so just choose used parts). Most longer parts can be replaced with shorter ones (like 1×12 part with two 1×6  parts) without affecting structural integrity.

If you want to use this model as base for other Impreza – it can be build in other colors as long as wheel arches, hinge parts are available in that color.

Model itself is similar in size as LEGO Fiat 500 set – its a bit less wide and not as tall, but its longer.

LEGO Subaru Impreza WRX 01 MOC info:
– 12 stud wide
– All parts are openable (except rear doors), full interior
– simple enough design for its scale, some parts are discontinued by LEGO
– total 807 parts from 148 lots, all parts will cost around $100

*Because of larger file size if you experience trouble downloading instructions, contact me – I will then send you everything directly in E-mail
*Because of many instruction pages my PDF file is bit compressed in quality. You can also contact me and I will send my source single image files for each step in a bit more sharper quality