Any update on this? I know there are many others besides me who also want to see the production version of this bumper and trunk. When I go to JDMuscle they don't have a video about it but just one of those 10 second clips.
I talked to them. They didn't like a portion of it and are doing a revision for a small side. It's not out yet but as soon as it is I'll see if I can get my hands on it for you guys.
This looks so friggin dope, I was fine with the OEM bumper, I think people were blowing it a little out of proportion, but this may be worth getting. Hot damn
I use to buy motorcycles and cars based on how they look. Now I'm a little wiser and I buy them for how the feel. 22 wrx is a great daily toy. I'm shocked how many people would chose civic over this. Great little drivers car
@@VEEZER1 for sure. I was originally going for a GR86 but Toyota kept delaying my expected delivery, ended up going with the WRX because it's more practical and more fun in the snow than a FWD car would be.
For the low low price of $1,800. It's not a bad design. But, it's also fiberglass. That alone keeps me from buying one. The price is the other issue. This bumper is about $1,000 too much. Just because you are first to market doesn't mean you should charge whatever you want.
Love the aggressive look of the bumper, but generally you can’t just buy a rear bumper without getting skirts and a front bumper. It would look off with the height difference. Also, I wish full kits were cheaper for the VA, but I’m probably gonna end up going with minimum looking lips all around on mine in the future
Hot take here (also as a black VB owner it’s an even hotter take) but color match is ugly I think. It makes it look like every other sedan. Sorry not sorry y’all
I really wanted a single exit but the OEM bumper holes kept me from it. They do sell the bumper hole block to cover it for the VA. I'm sure they will release one for the 22 soon.
@@HeavyMetalWRX It can be made to look good, but how much is required to do so is a deterrent. Even more of a deterrent is the powertrain itself since Subaru's notoriously require a lot more effort than other platforms to reliably make more power and tend to want to die with even minor modifications. I've also not had a very good experience with this platform during my year long ownership so I'm at an impasse. Do I fork over money to try and make my experience better, or just jump ship to a much better platform by summer or years end.
True I may not be the only one but there isn't a legit content creator out there that is focusing all their efforts into the 2022 WRX. Cody at Street Inspired is back and got a 2022 WRX but who else is doing it that isn't a company selling parts? I'm genuinely asking because we need a stronger community of content creators behind this car.
@@Gonin60 thank you so much! Definitely, we need more unbiased testing in the community. There's going to be a lot of parts coming out daily and with as many of us testing and reporting back that's how we are going to know what's worth what.
Thanks for the vid. It looks really nice. But, I agree $1,800 for a bumper is nuts, and I could afford it, but that's not the point. Not worth it, right now, to me. I'd like to see it with the OEM cladding too. And, does that diffuser come with it. It looks like they fused the rear cladding to the bumper because I don't see any line between the 2. Or, maybe it's wrapped. I really like the side openings. I think we could use that for rear brake cooling. Not sure if it would mess with high-speed aerodynamics
Get rid of those small gills and put back the reflectors in its place then add a light bar that connects the two taillights and we got the best looking wrx (non STi) to date!
You're right, I mispoke. My apologies. What I should have said is "there aren't enough big UA-camrs championing this car". I've seen people post tons of install videos which is great. But the majority of the other content is coming from actual companies or shops with their shop cars. Sorry!
It's gonna be a hard sell on me. I think it looks great but let me see it in a stock VB and I'll decide. $1800 is still a rough price for me, brother. Give me 10 more years on UA-cam and maybe for the 2035 WRX I'll get one 😂😂
@@BarbWaltersMusic it’s China or Taiwan, that doesn’t mean it’s not great quality it just means it takes up a lot of space in a container and then you have to re-ship it so that’s going to be expensive since every shipment will be freight.
I like this new rear bumper. There is no way I would fit it without matching front and skirts though. So if they devise one, that's gonna be what 5k for a kit? Then you will definitely need to at minimum lower your car, and get something to bring the wheels out a little, or buy new wheels. Part modified bodies without matching parts look awful IMO.
I think it would look better without color matched fenders. I'm betting I will see a white one on this channel soon. Oh man, that white will look like a GTE class Le Mans car.
I really like it, but I also wish they didn’t release this because 1800$ adds that much more towards my build, lol. I was just getting used to the cladding and JDM Muscle releases this?! I’m also not a fan on just doing cosmetic changes, just for the looks. I really like that this is more of what stock should have been, and that it’s not over the top aggressive.
There's a video where the stock VA and VB bumpers are measured, and it showed very little difference in sizing, the cladding on VB makes it look so much more purtrusive than it really is
Giving me “Fast and Furious” vibes. Not for me. I’ll keep the big diaper on my CBS VB and use that $1800 on the midpipe to go full catback and the lip/skirt/diffuser
10 months later... and still waiting for the front bumper to go with it lol. EDIT: Looking at the photo's closely, they actually look like renders :( Hoping to see one on someone's car.
I have been leaking yonJDMuscle and they didn't like the finished design. They asked for a revision and it should be coming. I am actually going to be getting this bumper soon.
@@HeavyMetalWRX Awesome.. I am VERY interested in fit/finish of it. Also curious on partial carbon for looks, and full carbon for I assume a better finish.
Meh'- looks ok but no way I'll spend that much for a replacement bumper. Let me know when a body kit comes out to make my '22 WRX look like a Jag F-type. That might get my attention 😏.
2 GRAND THATS NOT GOING TO MY ENGINE OR PERFORMANCE LOLOL YEAH IM NOT SPENDING $2 GRAND FOR OVERPRICED PLASTIC...INFLATION NEEDS TO ADJUST THE ENTIRE MARKET IS OVERVALUED AND OUR MONEY HAS NO VALUE ESPECIALLY SINCE COVID.
Whether it sticks out or not. It looks infinitely better.
yea I really like the design
That trunk and wing is Sickkkk
man this looks so sick! oh and yeah red is the best my VA atm is pure red and the TR I ordered is ignition red!!!
I will 100% be buying it. Ill take on in Ceramic White lol. Looks SWEEEEET! Also, getting a concet wing to go with it! Would look very aggresive.
Any update on this? I know there are many others besides me who also want to see the production version of this bumper and trunk. When I go to JDMuscle they don't have a video about it but just one of those 10 second clips.
I talked to them. They didn't like a portion of it and are doing a revision for a small side. It's not out yet but as soon as it is I'll see if I can get my hands on it for you guys.
@@HeavyMetalWRX great, and thanks for the quick reply. 🤙
This looks so friggin dope, I was fine with the OEM bumper, I think people were blowing it a little out of proportion, but this may be worth getting. Hot damn
Yea they most definitely were. It was also when they canned the STi.
I use to buy motorcycles and cars based on how they look. Now I'm a little wiser and I buy them for how the feel.
22 wrx is a great daily toy. I'm shocked how many people would chose civic over this.
Great little drivers car
@@VEEZER1 for sure. I was originally going for a GR86 but Toyota kept delaying my expected delivery, ended up going with the WRX because it's more practical and more fun in the snow than a FWD car would be.
@@MrIAgreeToDisagree you mean rwd? Because you were buying a GR86
Are you planning to huy this bumper for ur VB? I havent seen any videos on this. This will be my make it or break it for me to buy the VB.
I just want the duck bill man 😮💨
Dude the DUCKBILL THO. I would want one in gloss block or crystal silica black 🖤
That rear bumper looks great i want one
It really does! They just gotta figure out that price tho. It's a markup for sure because they know people will but it.
For the low low price of $1,800. It's not a bad design. But, it's also fiberglass. That alone keeps me from buying one. The price is the other issue. This bumper is about $1,000 too much. Just because you are first to market doesn't mean you should charge whatever you want.
I would totally get this for my VB but I don’t got the pocket change
I love the spoiler, also when are you gonna race a mitishibushi Lancer evo
Dude I think it would be absolutely awesome to A) FIND an Evo and then B) RACE it. 🤣🤣
I want that spoiler, I love duck bill spoilers. Like the gr 86
I just bought the Ignition red WRX. This is Sharp as hell.
I still love the red. The red and black contrast is so good.
@@HeavyMetalWRX Yes it is Bud. Red is the sharpest color On this Car. I’m digging those lip wheels on it too. Incredible.
They finally did it! I think the new bumper looks AMAZING. Would you get it for your 2022 WRX?
Maybe not in carbon fiber because money, but man that trunk is beautiful. Would love to rock that in paint matched. 🤘🏿
@@Jarn314 ya man money is always an issue when it comes to car parts. I've usually stayed away from being cosmetic purchases because of price alone.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I’ll probably just stick with side skirts, spats, front lip and wing then call it a day. 😂
Not for that price, maybe if it was paint matched already.
Love the aggressive look of the bumper, but generally you can’t just buy a rear bumper without getting skirts and a front bumper. It would look off with the height difference. Also, I wish full kits were cheaper for the VA, but I’m probably gonna end up going with minimum looking lips all around on mine in the future
I will definitely spend the money for that bumper but the black fenders grew on me so I’ll probably go with carbon fiber ones.
Saving for the carbon fenders now
Wow this is worlds better. When is this available??
Going to have to add another 1200 to get the color match fenders done to make this look right
Hot take here (also as a black VB owner it’s an even hotter take) but color match is ugly I think. It makes it look like every other sedan. Sorry not sorry y’all
Now Im curious, does the new bumper have a place for a tow hook to go through ? & I’m not sure but doesn’t the rear bumper have sensors too ?
That's a good question! Let me see if I can find out.
Damn. Take my money... It looks like they took the inspiration from the front of the new BRZ front bumper
I wish they wouldn't have paint matched the flares.
I think 1,800 is not too bad. I was guessing 2 grand before you gave the pricing. Ideally I would like it to be 1,500 tho or less
Almost like the A90 Supra Rear bumper
I kinda regret getting a single tip exhaust looks a lil wonky until I can get a bumper for that
I really wanted a single exit but the OEM bumper holes kept me from it. They do sell the bumper hole block to cover it for the VA. I'm sure they will release one for the 22 soon.
dude screw the bumper, where to I get that duckbill spoiler??
Seibon makes a similar one
Just found this rear bumper. This alone makes me want to actually keep my wrx.
Dude, I saw someone with the trunk. It looks pretty good.
@@HeavyMetalWRX It can be made to look good, but how much is required to do so is a deterrent. Even more of a deterrent is the powertrain itself since Subaru's notoriously require a lot more effort than other platforms to reliably make more power and tend to want to die with even minor modifications. I've also not had a very good experience with this platform during my year long ownership so I'm at an impasse. Do I fork over money to try and make my experience better, or just jump ship to a much better platform by summer or years end.
You are not the only "22" content creator.
True I may not be the only one but there isn't a legit content creator out there that is focusing all their efforts into the 2022 WRX. Cody at Street Inspired is back and got a 2022 WRX but who else is doing it that isn't a company selling parts? I'm genuinely asking because we need a stronger community of content creators behind this car.
I will be revealing mine next week and will solely focus on the 22. Really enjoyed Heavy Metal WRX and his content.
@@Gonin60 thank you so much! Definitely, we need more unbiased testing in the community. There's going to be a lot of parts coming out daily and with as many of us testing and reporting back that's how we are going to know what's worth what.
@@HeavyMetalWRX Joey Montaldo (spelling?) does a great job
@@BarbWaltersMusic ty! Subbed immediately as he also has a white premium!
Hey that looks really good actually. Like something you would see in a style update or oem+
Yea I think it looks really good. That price hurts my eyes though.
@@HeavyMetalWRX good lord 1800 bucks on that haha dayum
Thanks for the vid. It looks really nice. But, I agree $1,800 for a bumper is nuts, and I could afford it, but that's not the point. Not worth it, right now, to me. I'd like to see it with the OEM cladding too. And, does that diffuser come with it. It looks like they fused the rear cladding to the bumper because I don't see any line between the 2. Or, maybe it's wrapped. I really like the side openings. I think we could use that for rear brake cooling. Not sure if it would mess with high-speed aerodynamics
Yea I think it's a one piece design. It seems like everything that happens with this car is so polarizing haha
@@HeavyMetalWRX I had no idea until 5 minutes ago that JDMuscle is literally 13 min. from my new house. Maybe I'll stop by and see what's up.
they definitely took notes from the Varis Arising II rear bumper from the VA. good stuff ahead for VB though.
Get rid of those small gills and put back the reflectors in its place then add a light bar that connects the two taillights and we got the best looking wrx (non STi) to date!
Ohhh man idk I really like the gills!
You are not the only 22 WRX content creator 😑
You're right, I mispoke. My apologies. What I should have said is "there aren't enough big UA-camrs championing this car". I've seen people post tons of install videos which is great. But the majority of the other content is coming from actual companies or shops with their shop cars. Sorry!
I like it, but do you $1800 like it plus the other add ons
It's gonna be a hard sell on me. I think it looks great but let me see it in a stock VB and I'll decide. $1800 is still a rough price for me, brother. Give me 10 more years on UA-cam and maybe for the 2035 WRX I'll get one 😂😂
thats the price of high end JDM bumpers etc, its too much for fiberglass.
@@BarbWaltersMusic it’s China or Taiwan, that doesn’t mean it’s not great quality it just means it takes up a lot of space in a container and then you have to re-ship it so that’s going to be expensive since every shipment will be freight.
1.800k for fiber glass . Need to re-paint , right ? Cause . I see they have 2 more price 2.500k and 2.900k 😢
Oof I didn't see that. It sucks because I really do like it...but hell no I'm not gonna pay that much 🤣
I like this new rear bumper. There is no way I would fit it without matching front and skirts though. So if they devise one, that's gonna be what 5k for a kit? Then you will definitely need to at minimum lower your car, and get something to bring the wheels out a little, or buy new wheels.
Part modified bodies without matching parts look awful IMO.
i am team red 🤤🤤
Price is really disappointing. Looks wise it's good. Wish it was a bit more subtle though
Yea but just like the fenders people will jump on it.
I wanted the Red too 😢
I know. It's ok I'm getting res trim pieces so it can love the fantasy ☺️
I love it! Afford it? Not so much lol
That's how I feel every time a new car part comes out 😂😂
I think it would look better without color matched fenders. I'm betting I will see a white one on this channel soon. Oh man, that white will look like a GTE class Le Mans car.
Haha I wouldn't be so sure. $1800 is a LOT of money to spend on one thing that's not a new turbo 😂
I think it’s worth it, I only want the bumper tho
And the trunk
I did mine gloss black down low. That thing is stupid expensive. And fiberglass? WTF? ABS is what we use now day's.
Yea it's way too expensive but let's give it time. I'm sure we will see more.
We have not seen an actual bumper getting installed.
Solar Orange > All other colors :)
Haha dude I LOVE the orange. I really do so I'm with you on that. I think the orange black combo works so well.
I really like it, but I also wish they didn’t release this because 1800$ adds that much more towards my build, lol. I was just getting used to the cladding and JDM Muscle releases this?! I’m also not a fan on just doing cosmetic changes, just for the looks. I really like that this is more of what stock should have been, and that it’s not over the top aggressive.
I know. It's like the people that were paying $800 for painted fenders. $800 is a Cobb and OTS!
Take my money 💰 🤑 Ole govi prints more everyday.
Not at $1800 lol. That hurts me more than non paint matched fenders hurts the subie bros eyes 😂
There's a video where the stock VA and VB bumpers are measured, and it showed very little difference in sizing, the cladding on VB makes it look so much more purtrusive than it really is
Would it happen to be this video clip ? 😂😉 ua-cam.com/users/shorts13ASxRyZKPk?feature=share
@@HeavyMetalWRX 🤣🤣🤣 possibly
Love your stuff dude, your videos have helped me figure out the path I'm going with mine, love the VB
@@jeterbox8938 I'm glad it's helped. That's what the channel is all about. I'm here to help continue building the community. 🤘🙏
Take my money!!!!
Was that $1800 paint matched? 🧐
They haven't said yet. The site doesn't even have a full description.
Giving me “Fast and Furious” vibes.
Not for me. I’ll keep the big diaper on my CBS VB and use that $1800 on the midpipe to go full catback and the lip/skirt/diffuser
10 months later... and still waiting for the front bumper to go with it lol. EDIT: Looking at the photo's closely, they actually look like renders :( Hoping to see one on someone's car.
I have been leaking yonJDMuscle and they didn't like the finished design. They asked for a revision and it should be coming. I am actually going to be getting this bumper soon.
@@HeavyMetalWRX Awesome.. I am VERY interested in fit/finish of it. Also curious on partial carbon for looks, and full carbon for I assume a better finish.
Meh'- looks ok but no way I'll spend that much for a replacement bumper.
Let me know when a body kit comes out to make my '22 WRX look like a Jag F-type. That might get my attention 😏.
Yea I think now that the car is becoming popular again because of it's tuning capabilities , we should see more body kits and aero.
1 year later and its $2900 now..
they need to show it on a stock car all the mods are throwing me off
I agree. I need to see what it looks like on a stock car as well.
$1800 is absurd
that thumbnail hahahahahahaha *muwha*
Haha I'm glad you like it 😁
Not for $1800 though i dono
2 GRAND THATS NOT GOING TO MY ENGINE OR PERFORMANCE LOLOL YEAH IM NOT SPENDING $2 GRAND FOR OVERPRICED PLASTIC...INFLATION NEEDS TO ADJUST THE ENTIRE MARKET IS OVERVALUED AND OUR MONEY HAS NO VALUE ESPECIALLY SINCE COVID.
Wang: Out.
Diaper: Off.
WHOOOP WHOOOP
Lol I actually hate this bumper because of those giant gills
Insert Marvels Civil War meme 😂
@@HeavyMetalWRX lmao
Look if people like it, good for them! It's just not for me haha
I have grown to love the cladding personally.
jdmuscle？ hmmmm， check their reviews first.