# @hypewhip on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXVuTOYlJte
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64299508-hypewhip-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-20T04:05:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HYPEWHIP (@hypewhip) — https://gondola.cc/hypewhip

## Caption

🤩🇦🇺 What started as three totaled WRXs turned into one of the coolest backyard setups you’ll ever see.

STI Heaven, known as Australia’s largest Subaru wrecker, took what would normally be scrapped cars and flipped the script by turning them into a full-on BBQ lounge setup.

Instead of parting them out completely, they kept the most iconic pieces like the rear ends, spoilers, and badges, and transformed them into functional seating.

The result is basically a “couch-ified” WRX, where you’re literally sitting inside what used to be a rally-bred performance sedan.

What makes it hit even harder for enthusiasts is that the WRX STI isn’t just any car, it’s a cult icon built around turbocharged boxer engines and all-wheel-drive performance rooted in rally heritage.

So instead of these cars disappearing into scrap metal, they’re preserved in a way that still celebrates that identity.

The working taillights detail is lowkey genius too, because it turns the whole setup into a night-time vibe piece, not just a daytime gimmick.

It’s the kind of build that sits right between car culture and creative engineering, showing how far enthusiasts will go to keep the spirit of a car alive.

At the end of the day, it’s more than just a BBQ setup, it’s a statement about car culture, recycling, and passion, especially in a place like Australia where the Subaru scene runs deep.

Would you actually build something like this in your backyard or keep your WRX intact no matter what?

What are your thoughts? 🤔💭

Featuring Media From STI Heaven
 
#subaru #wrx #australia #jdm #cars

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wrx, australia, subaru, jdm, cars

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