Is my 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA a BETTER performance car with an AWE exhaust?

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2024
  • My WRX STI Type RA needed to get it's fluids changed, but I also waned to do something else. Subaru has always been known for the boxer engines and the STI is very unique because of the 2.5L turbocharged flat-4 that is under the hood. I decided after 5 years of ownership to change out the exhaust. Is my 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA a BETTER performance car with an AWE exhaust?
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  • @banzaibadger
    @banzaibadger Місяць тому +71

    Best car review channel on UA-cam.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +10

      Thanks for having my back.

    • @EdWoodson.45
      @EdWoodson.45 Місяць тому +2

      Absolutely!! Joe too cool. I even watched a bunch of his old vids just because you tube recommended them 😎

    • @Benscarreviews
      @Benscarreviews Місяць тому +4

      He inspired me to give it a shot! Hopefully soon I can have access to some sweet rides like Joe.

    • @ranthony2714
      @ranthony2714 Місяць тому +2

      Great to see the ra back on the channel.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +1

      @@EdWoodson.45that means the world

  • @suzanneflowers2230
    @suzanneflowers2230 Місяць тому +18

    As a musician, I often close my eyes to evaluate sound. The Catback exhaust is a most worthy investment, Joe!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      That is so fantastic!? Thanks for sharing that!

  • @christinef317
    @christinef317 Місяць тому +7

    Love hearing you talk/review cars...but LOVE seeing you talk about YOUR car!!

  • @Rooster1717
    @Rooster1717 Місяць тому +5

    Your enthusiasm for the STI led me to test drive and later buy a 2021 STI model. Great car. I put an Invidia Q300 on mine.

  • @pdubs1408
    @pdubs1408 Місяць тому +6

    Sick sick ride. My 21 wrx came with an STI performance exhaust and i have zero complaints, incredible sound and no highway drone.

  • @Julez4112
    @Julez4112 Місяць тому +3

    I run the same exact exhaust on my 21 STI. Honestly the best exhaust system to really open up the car and give it that iconic sound! It really lets people know that a Subi is driving by.

  • @chrisgelo1425
    @chrisgelo1425 Місяць тому +13

    I'm glad to see updates on the Raiti's Rides fleet, Joe! I hope we can see an update on Big Bertha soon, brother! 🙏

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +5

      Thanks brother! You got it man!

  • @DivineKaze
    @DivineKaze Місяць тому +8

    Joe has my dream garage. GT350R Heritage and a STI.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +4

      I’m grateful that I can share it with you

  • @norbelarchilla5578
    @norbelarchilla5578 Місяць тому +3

    When that subie rumble hits the right spot 10:22

  • @unknown18157
    @unknown18157 Місяць тому +8

    I’ve been running this same track exhaust on my 2020 STI for 3 years now! My only mod too and i still love those on ramp pulls. It’s a bit different sounding to other exhausts but sounds just as top tier. Downshifts are my favorite tho, it genuinely pops and bangs all on stock tune and everything else. I ran into the same issues with fitment but had an ‘it is what it is’ mentality. Other issues were some light bubbling watery sound on start up for a tiny bit. Not the only one as I’ve read on some forums and Reddit. I have this in socal btw and am able to drive by cops “quietly” at certain throttle and never been pulled over for it, for anyone who considers this awe track exhaust

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      That’s some great insight! Well done!

  • @jeffreyblackwell5500
    @jeffreyblackwell5500 Місяць тому +7

    Hey Joe I love seeing you show your car collection. Please give us more of your car collection. I hope one day that you would show your mustang and the Camaro and the challenger all on one review that would be cool. Keep up the good work 😀

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      I will be getting that together Jeffery very soon

  • @samwelwanjere8165
    @samwelwanjere8165 Місяць тому +1

    Much love from Kenya. Your passion for cars is amazing. You are living my dreams man! You deserve the life you are living Joe 👏🤝

  • @joshsiyavong
    @joshsiyavong Місяць тому +2

    Great choice Joe! I have the AWE touring on my 20 STi and it totally transformed the driving experience. With the touring I have no drone on the freeway and such a nice deep clean sound around town. It never gets old enjoy!

  • @STi_Alan
    @STi_Alan Місяць тому +1

    Nice choice, the AWE exhaust really brings out that signature subie rumble! I'm really glad you're still enjoying the STI!!

  • @sinjitsu
    @sinjitsu Місяць тому +1

    I purchased a 2020 STI in October last year. Watched alot of your STI reviews, which steered me to finally pull the trigger! Love your video's 👍

  • @danielguerra3871
    @danielguerra3871 Місяць тому +7

    I thought Joe sold it 😮😮 he still has it 👍👌

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +6

      She isn’t going anywhere

    • @raffaelegibellini667
      @raffaelegibellini667 Місяць тому +3

      I still have mine Joe and stock exhaust also. And I will never sell it.

  • @DeathTheCat79
    @DeathTheCat79 Місяць тому +1

    one of my favorite videos from you!!! love wrx's

  • @emiliovazquez664
    @emiliovazquez664 20 днів тому

    I'm glad you updated the exhaust

  • @richroggio
    @richroggio Місяць тому +2

    that is a wonderful car Joe. keep taking good care of it and the best of luck. 👍 I love it, great video Joe 💯

  • @MattN03
    @MattN03 Місяць тому

    That sounds so good Joe! Love the Subi content, just picked up a 23 WRX Limited in WRB. Can't beat this color ❤

  • @wbrouilette
    @wbrouilette Місяць тому +1

    Glad you shared your experience Joe. I've thought about updating the exhaust on my Type RA, but up here in the often cold northeast, the rumble when it's chilly to downright cold is so much better then when it's warm, that I've kept it stock. It's been a good run with it, bit it's coming up on time to sell.

  • @Spoolnut
    @Spoolnut Місяць тому +1

    Love the sound. The rumble the whistle. Love it.

  • @user-zd8vg1nl5g
    @user-zd8vg1nl5g Місяць тому

    Addicted to the channel, seriously!

  • @gramb5611
    @gramb5611 Місяць тому +1

    Looks and sounds great Joe
    Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @PascalMaisPresque
    @PascalMaisPresque Місяць тому +1

    Awesome video. Your type RA is a beauty and it sounds fantastic with that new exhaust 👍
    I bought a used 2021 STI about a year ago (thus fullfilling a dream that started in the mid 90's). I absolutelly love the car ❤ It's bone stock and I plan on keeping it that way, appart maybe from an exhaust for that legendary subie rumble.
    Do you think the AWE Touring is similar to stock in terms of loudness ? The track one seems a bit too loud for me.
    Thanks for your video and all your work !

  • @jchen1225
    @jchen1225 Місяць тому +4

    More sti content please you are great ❤

  • @jamal3121
    @jamal3121 Місяць тому

    Glad you still have it.

  • @GreenTense
    @GreenTense Місяць тому +1

    Got an AWE touring on my scatpack, best decision l’ve ever made since l did not wanna go with the basic straight pipe highschooler special, love the tone your impreza makes with the AWE

  • @alpinedb150
    @alpinedb150 Місяць тому +1

    I had the same issue with exhaust fitment for my invidia exhaust. Not all cars will have perfect fitment. The sound is pretty amazing. I would’ve went with Tomei for the sti for that classic jdm look. Thanks for another great video.

  • @TylerSmith-rz1oo
    @TylerSmith-rz1oo Місяць тому

    I completely agree on the length on the tips. I purchased a MBRP exhaust and the tips stuck out way too far. Ended up cutting off 3/4 of in off the pipes to tuck the tips in. Sounds amazing! 😊

  • @mrgurulittle7000
    @mrgurulittle7000 Місяць тому +4

    My neighbor has the same car except in red. It would be a dream to own one someday.😍You have a nice Subie, Joe!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      That is so wonderful to hear! You will get yours one day !

  • @YakuzaR35
    @YakuzaR35 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations, you are a true enthusiast guy 👌🏽 and keep collecting Japanese cars 🇯🇵 see you in tokyo next year

  • @dorianleclair7390
    @dorianleclair7390 Місяць тому +2

    You could here that turbo whistling when outside driving away.

  • @bobbyjones2112
    @bobbyjones2112 Місяць тому

    That sounds amazing for sure!

  • @jngobngo
    @jngobngo Місяць тому +1

    Cleannnn setup sounds great!

  • @theKiddAlways
    @theKiddAlways Місяць тому +1

    i like when you show old vehicles. i still have a car i bought a few years into my Army career a 1998 m3 and it was only a few years old and it had 34,000 miles and now has 140,000 something miles and have had it for 21 years now so i love seeing your personal cars. i play hysteria by Def Leppard and it might not the fastest thing on the road but it means alot to me. it sounded good before but it sounds perfect after. not too crazy and not too soft.

  • @jethzeeltorres9727
    @jethzeeltorres9727 Місяць тому

    Sounds really good Joe ❤

  • @Dontdoitguy
    @Dontdoitguy Місяць тому +3

    Very nice Joe !! On throttle Yeeaaahh !!

  • @Smithy67
    @Smithy67 Місяць тому +1

    It sounds sweet Joe 👌, I just had an eargasm 👍

  • @bcwunch
    @bcwunch Місяць тому +1

    Sounds fantastic!!!

  • @TheVictor799
    @TheVictor799 Місяць тому +2

    Sounds super nice!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      I appreciate you saying that

  • @mikekerr4874
    @mikekerr4874 Місяць тому

    This is awesome Joe. I just installed an axle back exhaust on my 2021 STi back in February and could not be happier with the sound. The best $300 I've ever spent. Otherwise it's all stock, and will remain that way. It's my daily driver and has 9600 miles and will remain low for the foreseeable future. Also in WR Blue.

  • @chrisb7507
    @chrisb7507 Місяць тому

    That’s a nice sound.. 🔥🔥🔥 aggressive and powerful.

  • @Mrillsick
    @Mrillsick Місяць тому +2

    A quality track exhaust paired with an external wastegate on an STI is my absolute favorite

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Місяць тому +2

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

  • @danthaman7777
    @danthaman7777 Місяць тому

    Love it!! Joe, are your personal cars this one,the Type R and the Mustang 350?

  • @chivatech
    @chivatech Місяць тому

    Sounds awesome Joe. I did an axelback, cold air intake and bypass valve upgrade on my '20 WRX and it brought the boxer engine to life.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому

      That is so awesome man! I love the sounds of these cars!

  • @hunnterful1
    @hunnterful1 Місяць тому +1

    I kind of want a Subaru sti as my daily now 😁 sounds great 👍🏼

  • @TheReclaimerRx7
    @TheReclaimerRx7 Місяць тому +3

    LOVE your Subie!! I'm getting my brothers 2002 bug eye subaru in blue like yours. Clean with rpf1s wheels :D

  • @pilarbojorquez1080
    @pilarbojorquez1080 Місяць тому +3

    Sounds great!

  • @SonikJesus
    @SonikJesus Місяць тому +1

    Took you long enough! I also used Motul fluid for my recent tranny and rear differential flush. The shifts are subtly but noticeably smoother. You should add some of the JDM OEM STi parts! The BBK is amazing!

  • @AlBunky
    @AlBunky Місяць тому

    Great info 👌

  • @jonathanb1987
    @jonathanb1987 Місяць тому

    I have the AWE Touring and it sounds amazing! I haven't had any issues with fitment like you did though.

  • @michaeledwardlenzi
    @michaeledwardlenzi Місяць тому

    Sounds fantastic.

  • @juve7
    @juve7 Місяць тому

    Great attention to detail.

  • @hockeymann88
    @hockeymann88 Місяць тому +2

    Car looks great Joe.

  • @AlBunky
    @AlBunky Місяць тому

    Sounds great 👍🏼

  • @rickjames6867
    @rickjames6867 Місяць тому +1

    Looks tight, and right. Nice car. 💙✌️

  • @Warrior-xt4ne
    @Warrior-xt4ne Місяць тому +1

    at least you’re puttin miles into the car😂😂😂 great car raiti! that car sounds amazing

  • @potatoheadjoe1696
    @potatoheadjoe1696 Місяць тому

    Cool car Joe. 👍

  • @dorianleclair7390
    @dorianleclair7390 Місяць тому +2

    Love your taste in Cars.

  • @free2chill727
    @free2chill727 Місяць тому

    sounds so good

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 Місяць тому +1

    Looks good in the rally blue with the gold wheels. The spoiler makes it look like a special car, and now the sound goes with the spoiler. You do get 5 extra hp for red seat belts.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому

      I like the way that you think!

  • @mystictk4149
    @mystictk4149 Місяць тому

    Sweet looking for sure.

  • @2k0O0L
    @2k0O0L Місяць тому

    sounds great!

  • @iHaveTheDocuments
    @iHaveTheDocuments Місяць тому +1

    Im planning on doing this to my bugeye 2005 wrx. Gonna find one that's not too loud. The boxer engines sound so good

  • @mike7836
    @mike7836 Місяць тому +1

    Love your Subie! Do you think we will ever see another STI ever again?

  • @jayboOgZ55
    @jayboOgZ55 Місяць тому +1

    Damn that sounds amazing bro

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      That is so awesome of you to say!

  • @JarmelSingsKaraoke
    @JarmelSingsKaraoke Місяць тому +1

    🔥Nice Car Joe 👏👏

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Місяць тому +1

    Yes of course & this is best used car to buy.

  • @LuisUrbieta
    @LuisUrbieta Місяць тому +3

    Apostle Joe, I thought you were gonna review a brand new vehicle but this is an awesome.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      I like to bring them all to you!

    • @LuisUrbieta
      @LuisUrbieta Місяць тому +3

      ​@@RaitisRidesYeah

  • @preveenjoedieseltech
    @preveenjoedieseltech Місяць тому

    Nice. I got a ets non resonated with ets quiet mufflers catback it has a great sounding rumble.

  • @thomasblanche9642
    @thomasblanche9642 Місяць тому

    I had the Remark Cat back on my 20 STI. I have the same setup on my 23 WRX and its definitely the best modification for any boxer, almost needed in my opinion. We'll be hearing each other im sure.

  • @amill1563
    @amill1563 Місяць тому +4

    The guys at MotoIQ know how to transform these cars.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +1

      I will have to look into them

    • @amill1563
      @amill1563 Місяць тому

      @@RaitisRides Totally, One video if interested from MotoIQ. ua-cam.com/video/P9LRdpObml0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MotoIQ

  • @DeekBoy333
    @DeekBoy333 Місяць тому

    I put a AWE Touring exhaust on my 22 BRZ. Love it!!

  • @krown4d
    @krown4d Місяць тому

    Love the Subie purr

  • @micahgunnell
    @micahgunnell 25 днів тому +1

    It does sound great and I initially was going to get an AWE for my 2019 STi but I ended up going Tomei Ti because I heard too many stories about quality issues with the AWE. I was hoping to hear that their quality control had improved since I looked into it a few years ago, but I guess not. The Tomei sounds amazing and is super light!

  • @tonyr1615
    @tonyr1615 Місяць тому

    Oh man, I thought you sold it Joe. Makes my day knowing you still have it! My 21 Sti is completely stock & a garage queen-only has 2900k on her. 😁🤣

  • @ChrisPBacon198
    @ChrisPBacon198 Місяць тому

    Love The 5 Percent Tint Thats What i Have

  • @AngryColt
    @AngryColt Місяць тому

    Raiti has good taste

  • @Michael-bv3he
    @Michael-bv3he Місяць тому

    Great choice! I have the same exhaust on my GR86

  • @jerm_
    @jerm_ Місяць тому

    love my 2018 wrx

  • @PandaP-
    @PandaP- Місяць тому

    Love the subie! Would you ever record a track day with it? (Or any of your other great cars 😅) Would be great to see!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому

      I’m actually getting that together

  • @antoniodejulio79
    @antoniodejulio79 Місяць тому +1

    To answer your question...Dude, like totally! 👍

  • @Impekible1
    @Impekible1 Місяць тому +1

    Eargasm for sure! 🔥🔥

  • @Chefsoen
    @Chefsoen Місяць тому

    Nice sounds. Any recommendations to replace my cat back on my TRD Camry 2022?

  • @AutaSupercar
    @AutaSupercar Місяць тому +1

    Nice video

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Місяць тому +1

    Can we get a summary of the Raiti's Rides fleet sometime, Joe?

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому

      Yes sir David! Stay tuned my friend

  • @vividti417
    @vividti417 День тому

    Have you tried your spoiler in the tilt setting? Really spices it up and gives it a more aggressive look 👌🏼

  • @usernameofutube
    @usernameofutube Місяць тому

    AWE track sounds awesome, its one of the louder ones. Great choice Joe.
    Personally I would have gone for Subaru made performance exhaust D441SVA100 for the RA model. Limited production model should be kept with Genuine Parts but that's just me.

  • @awaredesigner
    @awaredesigner Місяць тому +1

    Awesome, it’s not crazy loud at least 🤙🏽

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому

      Yeah I did not want it to be just obnoxious.

  • @Ieatzboltz
    @Ieatzboltz Місяць тому

    I own the Awe track and it goes hard

  • @mattmekhaeil
    @mattmekhaeil Місяць тому +1

    Way better than the stock exhaust. Get to hear more noise

  • @KeithL0761
    @KeithL0761 Місяць тому

    Sounds great! Out of the 500 production run how many were blue? Haven’t seen one on the road.

  • @CarsAmerica
    @CarsAmerica Місяць тому +2

    Sound way better than stock. I know the FA is a much more reliable engine. But the EJ sound with unequal length headers is SO good

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  Місяць тому +2

      Music to my ears.

    • @lucian7182
      @lucian7182 Місяць тому +2

      Surprisingly the sti with a good elh and exhaust sounds even better then the Wrx with an exhaust. The ej just has character regardless of which headers are on it.

  • @moflow99
    @moflow99 Місяць тому +2

    Yeah, that stock sound definitely didn't match that rear wing 😁
    I'm curious now how it'll be with an intake. Try one out and lets see. 👍

  • @Six3SixTay
    @Six3SixTay Місяць тому

    Sheeeshhh🤤. .When the subie sound is hitting juuussst right 18:47 - 18:58👌🏽😫😩

  • @daleshepard
    @daleshepard Місяць тому

    I have the AWE Track w/ diamond black tips on my Series.White STI and wouldn't change a single thing. That's my only mod and don't plan on putting any more money into it. Need to put everything towards my future GTR fund! Haha

  • @keithprice6581
    @keithprice6581 15 днів тому

    LHT is awesome!

  • @EsKAPE294
    @EsKAPE294 Місяць тому

    With a stock car the Track edition is great. After i built my engine, the Track was so loud I needed ear plugs in the car 😆 switched to touring for that reason