Austin Cole's love affair with the Impreza WRX started at a young age. From the first time he saw one when he was 12, the look of the exterior and interior coupled with the signature sound of Subaru's boxer engine was enough to catch his attention for life. Fast forward to today, and Cole has made a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX his own unique creation.

Owner: Austin Cole
Location: Madison, North Carolina, USA
Vehicle: 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX
Horsepower: 250+ whp (estimated)
Club: BEHUMBED

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Austin Cole
Instagram: @been_solow

Photography by Mike Kuhn Racing, Vanny Long, Mitch Foust.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Mishimoto top-mount intercooler 
Mishimoto radiator
Perrin Performance alternator cover
Perrin Performance big MAF intake with foam filter cover 
NRG spark plugs 
Gates Racing water pump 
Gates Racing timing belt 
Cobb downpipe 
Cobb up pipe 
Spec D Tuning 3-inch cat-back exhaust

EXHAUST:
Spec D 3-inch cat-back exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Cobb stage 2 tune

DRIVELINE:
OEM

WHEELS & TIRES:
VIP Modular VSX610 brushed faced with polished lips
Nankang - 215/35/18 (f), 225/35/18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Air Lift Performance struts 
Air Lift 3P management 
4 gallon tank with two 444c ViAir compressors
Dayco ball joints
Dayco tie rod ends

BRAKES:
OEM

EXTERIOR:
APR carbon mirrors
Duraflex side skirts 
Duraflex front lip 
Forcewerks rear diffuser 
2005 WRX tail light swap 
STI fog halo with HID conversion and OEM bezels 
Crazy The God chrome headlights 
Opt7 wheelwell lighting kit

INTERIOR:
NRG seat brackets with sliders 
Racing leather diamond stitch front seats 
Leather diamond stitch rear seat
Leather diamond stitch door cards 
Blackened pillars, handles, visors, lighting trim and headliner 
OEM Subaru all-weather mats 
Grip Royal steering wheel with crown chrome horn crest 
Blue chrome NRG Gen 1 quick release 
2002 OEM WRX vent cup holder swap
Custom hardline set up, aquamarine tank with white hardlines and gold fittings with diamond stitched cover
Hardwood flooring

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Infinity speakers
Pioneer 6.5-inch double-din touch screen head-unit

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Tuner Evolution: Charlotte - Best vinyl wrap

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"VIP wheels on air lift."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Widen body to fit 5-inch lips, painted navy blue with flake
Finish interior
Refinish wheels

SPONSORS:
Mishimoto
Bag Riders
VIP Modular

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Boxer 4 Racing
Appalacian Performance
Motion Lab Tuning
Exotics Powder Coating