Hoping these images paste correctly, but I think the tire shine/dirt comments are spot on. Every lug group has a tread that runs down to the sidewall, while the others stop short. Looks like the tire shine is catching that runner, and contrasting the dirt in the pockets. There might be some curb...
Maybe they flatten once you get some weight on them. Been a minute but I recall them sitting proud a little in the front when folded. Might still be perfectly acceptable once you get a mattress in there, though.
Under the driver's side felt cover is metal underbody like the pass. side, and a...
Typed this all out and realized I was just echoing jofer for the most part, so please forgive any repetition.
Outside of a nose bashplate, the best "mod" is really just to change your driving style when you're off road. These things are great, but you have to drive them differently than BoF...
Lots of good responses. Slippery should clamp down your traction and stability control limits in addition to dampening your throttle response, so you should feel more stable on crappy roads. If you're rocking out in deep snow or want to channel your inner Ken Block (RIP), throw it in sand mode...
Wow, heck of a trip and awesome write up! You have a knack for photography, so many cool shots in there. Outside of Rock Crawl, did you spend much time using the other drive modes?
So cool! Love that you're really putting the Sport to use in its proper environment (even though you only had Eggy this time) and bringing new people along, to boot! I've been following your insta forever, and even happened to be in LA this weekend, but sadly my friend's base Impreza sedan just...