5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Subaru WRX or STI
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
- --5 things you need to know before buying a Subaru WRX or STI
The Obvious things:
-Subaru's have a Boxer Engine
-They're all primarily AWD with the exception of the BRZ and older 80s and early 90s models.
Misconceptions:
- Subaru's are the most unreliable car out there. EHhhhhhhhh Yes and No.
In stock form, the cars will give you very few issues. However, the issues stem from improper modification and lack of care/knowledge.
Head gaskets - Modern Subaru's rarely have H/G issues. The H/G issue stemmed from Early Model N/A 2.5L Engines that used a paper-type head gasket versus an MLS Style.
1. BUY ONE AS CLOSE TO STOCK AS POSSIBLE (The only exception to this rule is if it is built by a reputable shop with a proper build list)
I say this for a good reason. The barrier to entry for WRXs and STIs is getting lower and becoming more affordable. But you need to be cautious of this when buying one. Quite often people will half as part of these cars… What I mean by this is people will remove tunes, remove some engine components, etc. etc. Subaru's are temperamental cars that require more attention than others. So when you have modifications done to the car without a proper tune you often can get boom boom
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE MATCHES THE CAR (I mean if it's a 2.0L it's a 2.0L if it's a 2.5 it's a 2.5). All too often people will buy 2,0L JDM engines as cheap replacements if their old engine blows up.
2. Common Issues and Problems
-Heat Shield on the up pipe cracking causing a rattle
-If you live somewhere where they salt the roads. Check for the love of god the rear fender arches Under the wheel liner. THEY WILL RUST THROUGH
-Steering Racks love to leak
-Paint Chipping or sun faded. Subaru paint is soft and chips easy, plastic painted parts such as the hood scoops will fade
-Older WRXs and 04 STIs (Rear wheel Bearings)
-Valve Covers Leaking (you are fighting gravity on this one)
-Burning Oil (you’ll see Blue smoke from the exhaust)
-OEM Turbo Inlets melting
-Brittle engine harnesses + Coil packs separate on older models
5 Speed Transmission being weak (Reverse will feel stupid in these)
Coolant Overflow Tank Low (prob a sign of a bad head gasket or engine leaking coolant)
3. If you are buying one spend the extra money and buy a clean well built car. To be 100% honest I see a ton of modified Subaru's that are not well built and not taken care of properly
Too often I see people buy these cars that have been half-assed and thrown together and the new owner has a shit experience with the car because they're dealing with the problems from the prior owner.
4. There is a recipe for building these cars.
Don’t try to reinvent the wheel here. Subaru's have been around for about 20 years now in the united states alone. The trials and tribulations have been gone through. If you want X.Y or Z Horsepower out of these cars just follow the build lists. I've got a ton of them posted on here and how to install them.
5. Understanding that Subaru's are not for everybody.
- Let me stop you here. If you are buying a Subaru to make power easily you are looking at the wrong car.
- Fuel efficiency is pretty bad. But I don't think you are buying one for the Miles Per Gallon.
- Because Subaru's are AWD your tires cannot be mismatched (I.e.: Treadwear, Sizing, etc.) You very much will piss off the AWD System.
Closing things out
-Subaru has a fantastic community behind it with a ton of resources
-Subaru's are great cars when properly done. My 730 WHP WRX is a prime example
-Subaru's offer a different type of driving experience that is incomparable to other cars
-Massive Aftermarket selection (Don't cheap out on import things though)
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Also, each mud flap adds 20hp. Make sure they have receipts of the flap-tune. Receipts, receipts, receipts!
Lmao flap tune 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
........especially RED!
Racing stripes on the mud flaps is even better
Awesome! Looking forward to the cheapest 80hp I've ever added to a car 🤣
Huge relief to hear these issues are so common. I've got about a 5% of my bumper's paint left, a leaky steering rack and the reverse grinding. I was starting to think I messed up buying the car, but it's really reassuring to hear it's not just mine
You are not alone with those issues 😭
My 5th gear and reverse always had a grind. But the steering racks always leaked on my Subarus as well. Don’t worry it’s common.
@@Dre_Paidmy 5th is a 2nd neutral
Holy shit man same here
My car has its issues but that Carfax report is what sold me. This WRX is a real Dealership baby. I love it….if only the a/c worked
Every car will fail. Subarus included. But subaru parts are everywhere and you can actually work on your subie and fix it. Paint is not an issue. Get over your bumper paint. Our mail lady has an ej22t jdm legacy wagon and it has 1,000,000 miles and she is going to drive it today and has been for 20 years. Changes the oil once a month.
I get so much crap for my Subie and how slow it is. Yep, it's not a Hellcat or a Merc AMG...but I love my STI because it's fun to drive. The experience is wonderful and I didn't buy it to be a straight liner. Thanks again for your honest take on the Subies. Either you get it or you don't!
Dude you are excellent at spitting out so much useful info in a short time span and also keeping it entertaining 👌🏼
The modded ‘17 STI I just bought just arrived yesterday. It’s got the whole FlexFuel setup, (Cobb fuel regulator, AEM fuel pump, 1050 fuel injectors, upgraded fuel lines, IAG air/oil separator, proper tune) 36k miles. Really seems like he did this right and took care of it, hoping I can make it last a long time.
I’m prior service and live 15 minutes from JBLM so we’ll have to meet at the ethanol rack over there sometime man.
Your page is my bible right now, learning a lot.
Keep up the great content 🤙🏼
How’s that 2017 holding up I’m fixing to get a stock one on Monday
I just hit 170k on my 05 Impreza and she still runs perfect. I'd still feel comfortable driving it cross country. Definitely one of the best sounding motors ever manufactured.
He said the tranny was the worst with the 5 speed is that accurate?
Just finished dialing in my tune for my new blouch 16gxt, ID1050x injectors, aem fuel pump, Perrin fuel rails on my 2004 wrx and this is my favorite build so far. Subarus are amazing, the sound, the handling, the AWD turbo 4 door, and they look so good
This video just cemented in that I plan on keeping my 18 sti's motor totally stock, gonna get a catback and leave it at that and just do cosmetic mods
Nothing wrong with that 🔥🫡
Thank you Buddy, that was awesome! I just purchased a '20 STI (California version) with 22k miles. Bone stock. You've answered a bunch of questions for me, thank you 🙏
The only addition I have is to not instantly dismiss other models. I got into an 05 Outback XT 5 speed turbo 2.5 and it is really fun to drive. It might not be properly fast, but I smile every time I row through the gears. 😁
I love these videos even though i know most of these things, ill still watch them tho, dude your videos went from good to elite. Keep it up Tanner.
Appreciate the kind words and the support my friend ❤
thanx, i love my subie, and am not going to sell it. its a blast to drive and my first ever. its a unique feeling to turn the car on and listen to the rumble it makes, and i love the sound. When I bought it, it had a cold air intake in it already and a aftermarket exhaust. goingt o do the upgrades slowly and carefully. will be following your advice on building it up. will keep you updated on the progress. ad thanx
Thank you for this video. Was helpful! Watched it last Friday. Purchased a nearly bone stock 02 WRX, the next day :) Cheers!
Very densely packed, informative video brother! I know nothing about the wrx/ sti cars other than they look so damn cool and 300plus hp and a manual sound so enticing...if you were to ask me about my car, a 94 probe gt or my gf;s ford focus, I could go into equal depth of detail becuz Ive worked on mine for over 20yrs and that focus for about 15..You Really get to Know a car when you have wrenched it for that length of time! LOL.. Thing is, with any "new" car you pick up, you have that learning curve to get to know it thouroughly and quite frankly, Im actually wanting a car that I can just drive and Not have to lift the hood or lie under it on my back.. Im 63 and have had that probe gt from new back in 94 and its a Constant work to keep her running well...I envy those who have something new enough that all they need to do is turn the key and drive LOL as enticing as these suburus are, they seem as quirky and issue prone as the probe or focus...I cant afford a new one and those I could buy are gonna need alot of potiential wrenching.
If I haven't said before, your videos are next level and have widened my subi gaze. Quite honestly better, more informative with 0 bullshit.
Lets go blue!
Thank you sir
Man you keep making me want a subie. I just can’t afford one rn.
The awesome thing is I’m known in my friend group for researching cars and mods before I commit to anything, so my best friend said “If your looking into them and and say they aren’t that bad to fix and modify, , they must not be that bad then”
All my subie knowledge came from your channel my guy. It’s why your getting a shoutout when I do my video on my favorite UA-camrs 😁
Thank you man I really appreciate you making this video I'm a 17 year old looking to buy my first subrau I'm looking at a 2011 wrx hatchback premium package. It's completely stock with 158k miles paint is in great condition currently it has a matte black wrap over protecting the paint that was professionally done. Thanks again man this is really going to help me out on my Subie build journey🙏.
i was able to find a stock 2011 wrx a couple years ago and the journey just making it the way i want has been amazing. currently stage 2 with aem fuel pump and tune by tp with eric and the process has been going smoothly
Glad to hear things have been going smooth 🔥
@gvkyle she still running strong?
@@bryanribey yes top tier, within that time i happened to get coils and a short shifter and few more suspension goodies
whats your instagram that i may ask for advice i want to buy one soon @@gvkyle
Awesome video Tanner! Knowledge is everything! Keep up the great content homie!
Have a 2010 wrx stock. Had power steering leak around 110k miles, bad o-ring. Next, head gasket went out at 140k miles. Aside from that, car has been great, and it's still my daily driver. He was on point about the paint.
For the gaskets to go at 140k is really good usually goes 80k-100k my 11 Impreza 2.5i went at 86k had my friend help me do it for like $4500 with extra shit we fixed never go to a dealership find a reliable mechanic
Thank you for the videos! I’m an old school DSM guy (seems like ages ago now) looking to buy my first Subaru (well technically 2nd if you count my 3 month pre-newborn whirlwind romance with a Sti) - but anyways…I appreciate your videos - curbs expectation and gives great perspective. Super excited for my mid-life crisis WRX build. 🎉
I always appreciate the incite. 👍🏼 I did see some info with those gaskets/leaking oil because of the PCV valve was stuck or clogged.
That is also a good thing to add in, higher milage models will do that 😭
Love this ! we actually got a modified one which wasn't all that great but for the price it was worth it to bring it back to life
needed this before buying my 08 sti love the car but have had to put in a ton of work to get it up to snuff. love the content man keep it up
Is 2008 really that bad year?
Thank you for the informative video 🙌I have a 2012 Subaru STI sedan with low mileage here in South Africa. Hardly drive it. Definitely uses a bit of oil 😂 BUT you are correct, no other manufacturer can match that feeling you get from driving a Subaru 🙌🏁
Useful information. I want to get a WRX STI 2016 & UP! I currently drive a Porsche 911 awd 6 speed. Need me a 4 seater, I totally appreciate the fact that you want us newbies to fully know what to look for! Thx
Just got my 21 WRX (16k miles) last weekend. Couldn't be happier!!!
Eyyyy, glad to hear and congratulations 🥳🥳🥳
Congrats, what color? I got a '20 stock WRX premium Pure Red last July with 11K miles, crash free and one owner. Love it and Smeedia is a Subi guru, love his content. Still dreaming up my no tune mod list...
@@donculver8671 Magnetite Gray. I am currently working on a list as well and watching all of Smeedia's videos. His content in top notch! My WRX goes in for tint on the 25th, then it's onto an audio upgrade, after that probably a S-Borla or Invidia Cat Back, then wheels and coil overs. Everything I can do and not void my warranty.
From the Caribbean with much appreciation!
I've had a Spec B. for about 4 years now, so I am just here to hear what you have to say. :)
On your points.
Point #1 - I 100% agree, blew up the first engine, but did it intentionally (Faster than expected) But bought it used and it was VERY abused (Like most) before I got to it. With the new motor, I've had ZERO issues not caused myself (Boost leaks only)
Point #2 - Never blown one, but with my first turbo Subi (This legacy) I went head studs so have no fears.
Point #3 - First thing I learned in research is TUNE FOR EVERYTHING totally agree. :)
Common issues - I'm in western PA Rust is a REAL thing on these. Mine is mostly clean, I do my best to prevent it. The heat shield rattle is also a very real thing but an easy fix. Also every Subaru I've had has had a rack leak. You're right there. Mine burns oil a for sure, but I have a forged shortblock which doesn't help, and try to mitigate that with an IAG AOS. Which I noticed made a massive difference in the oil that gets into my air intake.
Also, with the Spec B. I have the STI 6MT from factory, and I agree it is AMAZING.
I also get about 25 MPG with mine, tuned to about 300 HP. But my 6MT has a higher final drive and that is the only thing I can think of that makes the difference.
Awesome news 🤙 soooo stoked for you!! Pump your give away a lil bit more dude
Hey man loved the video! Bunch of great info! I’m brand new to just the thought of being able to buy one of these badass vehicles! Would love to hear what you have to say about the newer (2020-2023) WRX GT’s!
You are so right about the steering racks. I have a 2015 STI that I bought new and I am on my 3rd rack!!
My Smeedia sense tingled and behold, a new video!
🤭🤭🤭🤭
Yet another great video, I have a confession to make I actually love my 5 speed and the main reason is the gearing don't get me wrong I also love the 6 speed. To me they are both great and both have their disadvantages as well, either way I'll be a subie addict for life
Great advice dude and could not agree more on all points!
Picking mine up Friday, I’ve been lusting over the sti for about 20 years now. Picking up a 2019. Do you have anything to mention on that generation of car model?
Keep up the good work! Love your Gucci style ;)
Option E for me too! I've got a stock (ignoring the factory option Genome exhaust) JDM '05 WRX wagon which I absolutely love, though it took me 6 months to find a clean one. The only mods I'm doing are suspension and drivetrain, just to improve the already great driving experience. But yes, good maintenance is key! 👍
Good on you man
For me it’s just a 304 stainless steel muffler delete, plus the lower air box delete (I forgot what it’s called), interior mods, rust repair, and a wrap.
Also suspension
Option f:
You have 2 broken Subarus in the garage and one is a 2k sti.
Great info!! I currently have to replace my driver side rear wheel bearings on the Fozzy
Love the information you provided in this video 👌🏽
Appreciate the support buddy ❤️
Thank you so much for all the information honesty very helpful.🙏
Great video! I think I've had 8 of them. On my first turbo, obxt 05. Redone, basically stock. Sick daily! 👍🏴☠️
Great daily drivers 🔥
The tire thing is the icing on the 'run, don't walk away' cake.
bought my STI with a semi built motor (just pistons) done 25k ago and tuned conservative by a well known subaru tuner. Only problems i've had are original parts that failed (OEM FPR, starter, etc) and honestly after almost 20k of ownership it's not bad. my WRX was bone stock and has gone 35k without issue outside of a knock sensor and original clutch master blowing out a seal. i have yet to have a single engine related problem on both cars. I'm fully prepared for the day rodney comes to town but that's just performance subaru ownership
I'm watching cuz its your latest vid AND you rock!
Bought a 2007 Impreza WRX, everything stock. Only had two owners, began at 217,000 miles & now is at 280,000.. head gasket went out April this year. Replaced that & been riding clean to this day.. I love it 😬
Favorite car channel on UA-cam. Even if the claims on Subaru are true they’re still extremely fun good looking cars
Love my Subaru, learning as I go
Such a great video! Thank you so much. I think you probably have saved me some heartache. I think I'll be passing on the WRX, just does not sound like the type of car I would enjoy owning.
I may have just recently purchased a fully built sti off Facebook.. let’s go baby! Time to look for the 2nd car
This is definitely solid advice. I got a completely stock one before the prices starting going up. It did need a new radiator and half shaft when I got it. That's why I got it for dirt cheap.
Got so crazy lucky. 2017 Subaru purchased 4 months ago owned by a mechanic that worked at surbaru. Added a strut bar, high quality coil overs, led head and tail lights, and a roof rack. I still go to him at his new shop for maintenance 😂
Love your videos tanner ❤️
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A great video, brother. My 2020 STI is my daily driver and it will be stock forever.
Ain't nothing wrong with that 🥳
I remember that when i bought my 2015 sti stock and told myself not gonna modify it will keep it stock… next thing you know i spend 14k already making 457 whp haha 😂. Anyways love your content man keep it up ✌️
thank you for this video, still on the hunt for a bone stock blob/hawkeye
I watched your channel and grew up around Subarus. I would like to own one, one day. And i would like to keep it stock with only cosmetics changes. My favorites generation to own one day is a bugeye
You should have addressed the peddle support assembly cracking from the fire wall. Great content.
Good one to add in 🔥
15-17 wrx pitch stops are another 😅
Greta video, really informative. Think you should do a little more explanation on the overflow tank not all movement is bad
Not all movement is bad, but if it's always Low then the coolants going somewhere 😅
Subscribed and dont even own a subie but this channel just makes me want to get one again. 14’ hatchback chefs kiss* love to have.
Dude thank you for these videos. I am now an owner of 2 an 03 wrx wagon and a 03 forester. But if I could ask for a video. Could you do one of what parts are interchangeable between generations? I know they are Lego but how far does that extend?
Anyways, thank you for your knowledge you share it definitely has helped me.
Thanks for this im actually going to pick up a 17 wrx in a few hours !
Yes with the wheel bearings, I changed mine to NTN Japan
Great video 👍
He said it perfectly, I owned a 2009 Subaru wrx hatchback narrow body and the guy I got it from babied it, I was lucky enough to get it for a sickkk price since it had a sticky clutch, I bought a new OEM clutch and it drived like a dream, but when I went to buy my second Subaru a 2010 STI Hatchback, the guy said it had a vacuum leak, so we took his word, and I brought it home tried everything from spark plugs to compression tests and I don't even remember what I did, in the end I decided to pull the engine and I had a bent exhaust valve, so just make sure to check the car out and do your own research before checking one out! don't do what I did!
I was kind of hoping you made this video a month earlier LMFAO. But I think I binged enough of your content that I made a reasonable, "responsible" purchase lol I picked up a 08 GR Hatch 😅 slightly modified I would say
I owned a vf48 swapped blob eye and an 05 XT and they both had leaking steering racks😂. I did full engine reseals on both and head gaskets on my foz and they were both relatively reliable. They did both burn oil though. I just switched back to Honda but I do miss the rumbles🥲
Because we like the videos dude!
Always appreciate the support my friend 🥳
Would love to see a video on proper maintenance intervals!
He has one actually, essentially just him going through the owners manual and spelling out the intervals and the cost for DIY vs dealer maintenance, all the way up to like 150k miles. It’s on his page somewhere, definitely has me looking into learning to do more things myself
I love my 18wrx, but didn’t fully realize what a “sporty “ ride was. That’s code for rough, it’s a bumpy ride, but sticks to the road!
It would be dope if you did a video listing and going through all the cars youve owned
I did one a long time ago but can make a much better one now 🔥
I just got a 2004 wrx wagon and it’s the most stock one I’ve ever seen so I hop it treats me well! The only modification is an STI genome axleback. At least engine wise there’s aftermarket headlights and grill which I want to revert to original
I bought a modified wrx, for reletively cheap. I was prepared to do a teardown immediately, and rather than focus on performance mods, I did AOS, pick-up tube/pan, clyinder 4 cooling mod, clutch, head gaskets & arp head studs. None of these things required a tune. I already had a few things going for the car. Forged internals, built heads, and much more. The following year it was performance time. We did downpipe, injectors, 20g turbo, coil packs, new aem gauges, and of course a tune. There was a ton of stuff already done to the car, suspension, mounts, aluminum radiator etc.. I'm not upset, but I went in knowing that I was going to go through the thing. Smeedia wants all the pre-mods to himself, lol. JK, love your shit.
Don't tell people my secrets 😅 save the cheap modified ones for me 😅
Jk
If you don't mind digging into them, the modded ones are a steal
Your smart as long as the parts are quality everyone who says they are modified is retarted.
Hey is there a official list of these mods with links somewhere? Or at least some recommended brands to buy from?
I got a jdm ej205 and I love it, makes 350 and I haven’t had any problems, you just have to take care of them and they’ll be ok
My car had a ej205 stock I bought it with ej257 swap. I absolutely love it, my car is a stage two. Planning in 18g swap maybe e85.
Please do an in-depth tutorial from installing a fresh longblock in a car and specifically where all the hoses go to starting the car up, I was so confused when I dropped my first longblock in my subie xoxoxo❤❤
I can make that happen, have one coming up 🫣
what’s good my G!!! Love the videos been watching for a while now
QUESTION
I’m looking at this Used 19’ WRX w 50K miles
It was leased and has gotten the Turbo completely replaced cause it was getting oil in it or leaking oil, had an exhaust leak as well but both were taken care of, I talked to the mechanic he said it’s a good car only thing was the previous owner didn’t want to Address the issue but they are fixed. It is tuned idn what it has , I got it on high RPMs and it crackled so maybe that’s what the tune is. I’m thinking about trading in my daily Corolla for this. Overall it’s stock just catback don’t know which one but has a “Nameless” plaque on the front grill so maybe that exhaust ?
Please help out this is the only car I want and would like to put my hard earned money towards .
Once again love the channel love all the info Thank You so much
Great video!
I'm still new to cars, have a stock '09 wrx as first car. Where can I find info about proper tires for it?
Living this life currently, bought a 2013 wrx with 100k miles from a dealership, car seems quite modified i found the accessport wiring and mount but no unit, full turbo back exhaust, no heat shield on the turbo makes me think they had a turbo blanket and took it off with the accessport when trading in the car, my first week with the car i ended up having to replace the starter and decided to do an oil change which lead to me changing the valve cover gaskets, rear main seal, cam gear seals as they were all leaking heavily. After that i could still smell burning oil more than id like so i checked the pcv valve and found it clogged and the hose cracked in a few spots so i replaced them. Im still not satisfied and plan to do the iag air oil seperator next, replace the accessport, get a turbo blanket. Needless to say i wasnt exspecting to do all that first week with my first subaru but it was a proper way to figure out where everything was at, i also found a safe bet is to have a back up car
I’ve been wanting a wrx / sti since I was 14. 20 now and kinda forgot about my subi dream. Going to actually start putting effort to getting my subi. Got into off roading and bought a jeep but I think it’s time I get my subi
Love the content. Just traded my 18 wrx for a 20 sti. Night and day difference. Love them both for their own reasons.
Both great cars, glad to hear your enjoying the STI 🥳
I need to get my 2005 Outback XT Limited manual’s vacuum leak fixed, sunroof motor, driver’s seat recline, shifter bushing, steering, mudflaps (wheels rub lifted 1” w/larger tires) and carpet. I also want a better exhaust, it wasn’t connected before safety and sounded good now it’s really quiet with the exhaust connected.
I really want to get the power up a little bit.
Got a sti hatch with a virgin built block lol now I’m the one abusing it and planning on going rotated by the end of the year 🙌🏻
Ive got a 97 Subaru imprez made in japan still runs like s top ive done routine matince on it its been a good car😊
Reinforces my decision to keep ‘22 WRX Limited stock. It will have great resell value, and with regular maintenance, should last quite some time.
This just makes me glad I live in NZ and not America
And the og wrx 5MT is awesome. Can’t handle a tonne of power but it’s got some short ratios and you can drive at 50 or 100k right in the power band. The newer 5MT are alright but the ratios are wider and not as fub
The ratios feel great, but the overall design at least the ones we got here were trash 😢
I always loved my Subarus I had 11 only had 1 with head gasket issues.I love turbo and na it’s a different experience with each one
Yassss, they definitely something different 🔥
Hey Tanner,
I live in Portland Oregon... after watching several of your videos for pre-purchase research, I bought the Subaru of my dreams. Subaru 2013 WRX-STI Hatchback in the WRX blue - cerilic.
I have been trying to reach out to you, as you appear to be the person which I want to be in contact with. I think anyone, who has 40+ of anything, definitely has things I want to listen to, and someone I Want To Know.
Sorry, I'm a "newbie" with Subaru... It's been a long time since I was motoring&tuning.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Soon,
Chuck =o)
i cant wait for you to start modding rotaries bro
My husband and I are picking up a new 23 wrx limited soon. We definitely want to mod it but only a bit, 400ish whp would be great. For anything faster than that we have our bikes.
Blew my motor 2 weeks after buying my '13 wrx hatch, dealer paid for a new block and turbo which apparently "detonated". Ended up also covering a new clutch a couple months later. I have a new 3 year warranty on block and turbo.
the steering rack issue comes from the fluid not being able to cool. i've seen a way to have the steering rack last. its to do a air cooled steering rack cooler. its the same concept of an oil cooler but it's for the power steering fluid
I 100% agree with this
nice to see i’m not the only one whose reverse gear is the bane of their existence
What if the access port is still there? I'm about to get my first one & it for sure has upgrades.
E. You posted a video and I watched and thumbs up to support the channel.
My man's ❤❤❤
Ok here my intake on modified the Subaru. If it was prime drp and a me tune ADULT owned you should be good. The very worst case scenario is something blows and you have all of the parts to make power, drop an iag long block as I did and call it a day. 620hp. This was after a shop in Miami built it incorrectly. Rule of thumb. You want the most iag parts possible. Check oil every single fill up. Check your belts as well and dress them. If your pushing power on e85 2k oil change intervals. If it has an iag engine, your pretty much golden so long JR (iags tuner) tuned it. Don’t floor it in 5th. Try to not launch too much. Stick with 4th gear pulls allow the turbo to spool then wot. If you feel a mid fire. Act on it. Injectors or spark plugs. I wouldn’t sell my car too much $ in it but I love it too much so I bought a daily driver. The gemood news is the electrics are fairly easy on the car, relaxing parts on your own is easy as there are so many tutorials. Maintain it like a garage queen. If your looking for a daily driver, look away this is a weekend driver. He’s absolutely right about the paint. Ceramic coat everything. I also went with carbon drive shaft, felt it was safer on the engine and rays gram lights
TLDR: Bad E85 resulted in a week-long fix and I'm less enchanted by my otherwise professionally-tuned and built STI.
Me, middle of winter, almost empty fuel tank... I filled up w/ E85 at a new-to-me station from a local chain that I otherwise always use. Ethanol sensor pitches a fit and suddenly I had to find time to take all the fuel out (too much water vapor). Ran the fuel return line into a can to get most of it and killed my battery in the process. Took out back seat to get at the other side of the fuel tank. Filled back up with 93 (pre-greenspeed Cobb flexfuel tune). Recycled 16 gallons of fuel and my battery wouldn't reliably hold a charge afterward. Suddenly having a week-long downtime when all I wanted was to fill my tank has me realllly cautious about going back to E85 and has made the car feel less fun/reliable as a result.
So funny man today I found out my 13wrx steering rack is leaking and it just hit 60k miles lmfaooo and you ain’t lying about that 5 speed reverse gear being stubborn 😂😂 I can confirm, although I’ve gotten use to it
REVERSE NEVER WANTA TO COUPERATE 🫠
I like watching how to build these cars bin a fan of them sin e Collon McCray getting ready to do an 2004 RS to STI swap
still upset i got a fa20 wrx but i love it to death and all i want out of it is 450 (its at 380awhp on e60) but its paid off so im gonna do a trans swap and engine build/fp blue and call it a day. i dont have it in me to trade it in too many memories 🤣 love the videos as always and my car has 130k miles still on stock clutch with the power😅
Ain't nothing wrong with that and sounds like you've got some solid plans with it 🎉
My 2014 wrx hatch doesn't burn oil between oil changes. THE worst thing with the car is the clutch pedal travel , I have to bury the clutch pedal to start the car. Other than that she's a beauty, I love it. I've had 3 WRX's.