Also to anyone reading this, I forgot to mention an important topic that pro tunes/e-tunes are going to be way better than any OTS tune. That is because pro tunes addresses the specific environment of your car resulting in better performance and reliability. So if you have access to and the money, I would say pro tunes or e-tunes are worth it over any OTS tune! I simply wanted to make this video to help anyone interested in going Stage 1 on Cobb’s OTS tune. I have it because I don’t have the funds rn and also don’t have many/new parts yet. I’m going be cautious while driving and I will update you guys should there be any issues. My apologies and hope this helps!
UA-cam is awesome for this. Everywhere else you'd probably have lot of haters laughing at you for struggling with your starts but here, everyone enjoys your content and congrats you for making nice videos. Keep up practicing bro, you really are doing great. Good job my man !!
I appreciate this!! And I completely agree. Surprised by so many people giving support and I appreciate all of it!! Thank you and will definitely keep practicing 🫡
You did great, just turn off trac control. Just have to slip the clutch right in the beginning to get the engagement then let out completely. I have a stage 2 WRX and stage 3 rotated turbo STI and honestly, I don't launch them very often. Also as far as rpm for launches, sit somewhere and just see how much boost you build in each setting, and try each one until you find something you're comfortable with. Keep your car journey going fellow Subi ✌
This is good advice, I didn’t even think about the traction control since I thought that was an STI thing! I appreciate the advice, I’ll do all this next time when I’m ready. And also thank you, I will try to make you proud fellow subi 🫡
@@XdisfunctionsX22Yeah I heard the higher RPMs give a harder launch, Im just going to play around with it eventually see where Im creating boost, not trying to launch it too hard tho!
You're doing a great job especially considering you learned manual on a WRX. That's not an easy way to learn manual. Good job brother. Great video! I just subscribed
@@kosokumedia I haven't posted my WRX on UA-cam before but I am thinking about making a channel. It's nothing crazy but the mods list is adding up. I might do it soon. Lol. I was able to get E tuned by Phatbotti
@@samuelg3586 Definitely go for it and start the channel!! The subie community is great and there’s a lot of people that would like the content. More the better and the hardest thing for me is to not stress too much about the quality, however I do take my time with videos to avoid burnout and try to be better. And I heard phatbotti is pretty good but haven’t looked into it myself but I’d consider, that’s awesome! 🤙🏼
@@kosokumedia thank you! I just installed a torque solutions transmission mount, cusco rear differential carrier and perrin pitch stop brace with pitch stop. Man what a crazy difference in shifts!! I swear it puts more power to the ground
@@samuelg3586 Nice!!! May I ask what are the benefits of the transmission mount? And correct me if I’m wrong but, I heard the pitch stop brace stops the car from rocking back and forth is that right? Definitely could use more mods to help with my shifting experience, thank you!
Dude you must turn off stability control before you launch the car. Hold the stability button down then keep holding it for another 10 seconds. That will completely disable stability’s control.
Content is super clean bro instant sub. After my recent protune too scared to launch it. Before I was launching at 5k and just the other day tried FFS. Spooked me too bounced it off the revlimiter and missed the gear. I eventually got it and hit it at 6k for FFS. Love the vids keep ‘Em comin!
Thank you Nathan! Yeah it’s definitely intimating to learn but we got this! Just gotta get our practice in. Also I’m always trying to find something I can do better for every video so I really appreciate the compliment, will do on keeping the videos coming 🫡
So for launching, slip the clutch a little and be easy into it at first so it starts rolling. Otherwise, you will shock the drivetrain. I set mine to 3500 rpm to start, then moved up to 4500rpm be ware launching alot while slipping clutch will wear clutch.
Thank you for the advice! I understand it’s not the greatest on the clutch so I’m trying to be cautious and waiting haha, I’ll definitely mess around with the RPMs and try yours. Appreciate it subie bro 🤝🏼
I was just doing more research on OTS tunes. Crawford performance says to stay away from OTS tunes and stick to pro tunes 😳 might flash mine back to stock.
@@thatgreyseiresguy Yeah pro tunes are always going to be better than OTS tunes I had mentioned it in my previous video. I found out from watching Smeedia (he’s really knowledgeable when it comes to Subarus) Pro tunes are better because it addresses the specific environment of your car, whereas OTS is just generalized and is “one size fits all” kind of tune. The reason I went with OTS (temporarily) is simply the money rn and wanted to make a review to see how it was. I’m going stick to the map notes as close as possible and once I get parts brands that aren’t supported by Cobb’s tunes, and build up enough funds, I’ll eventually switch to pro tune. Was there anything specific Crawford Performance said about OTS? I apologize I forgot to mention about pro tunes in the video!
"This is arguably the MOST important factor in reliability. At any power level.. stock, bolt-ons, or race car. If you have a less than perfect tune, your engine will ultimately fail. This includes off-the-shelf or OTS maps. They are made for any car in the world; not taking into account the subtle differences from car to car, climate, altitude, fuel variations, etc. These should only be used to gingerly break in an engine, or drive gingerly from your shop to your tuner for a custom a tune. Never beat up your car on an OTS map"
I totally feel you, man. I went OTS because of money. I just emailed a tuner near me to see how much I need to save up and get some mods so I can do it all in one go.
can only grow ... well done mate! in regards to stage 1, i love how boost doesnt cut put at 5500rpm. in regards to pops, when i gear down i blip the the throttle ( rev matching) . usually from 4th to 3rd and 3rd to second. hope this helps.
Nice your car sounds beautiful!! For me it’s pretty good, no issues so far. Runs really well 🙏🏼 just do wanna spread awareness tho that it may not work for everyone!
Yea about 5k is fine, but make sure you take of traction control. Start launch around 4500 to 4800... traction off... and when you do launch dont DUMP the clutch... you have to let it slip a little lol the stage 1 map was WAY better than stock!
Thank you mvp! I can’t believe I got that mixed up and dumped 😅 Appreciate the advice definitely gonna apply it and get better. And same here, so far so good being on stage 1!!
@when_media haha brotha... I'm 37... been driving stick since I was 16. BELIEVE ME... made plenty of mistakes haha you'll learn your ways thru dome mistakes. The launching... once you get it right... is actually insane for these cars. And honestly all you need is the stage 2... and a downpipe. I have the R400... get a catted grimmspeed! You'll be in love!
@@mvp2000pj Thank you for the motivation man! I really appreciate that you are willing to share your experience with me. Definitely want the downpipe eventually!! 🫡
@when_media any time! It's always fun chatting with people whp are genuinely interested in something. My 18 wrx was my first subaru so it's always a pleasure to share experiences with someone else. Plus you're learning, why not help lol
@@mvp2000pj I feel the same way, really excited and looking forward to what the future has in store owning this car! Thank you again for the help and best wishes to you 🙏🏼
Yeah it was tough for me learn, honestly sometimes still mess up to this day! but it’s been dramatically better since my first time, Stage 1 does feel a lot better and I can only imagine what a pro tune could do 🙏🏼
Work out how to use your clutch take offs and learn how you engine turbo need to be at a happy place with your clutch without launch control and then you have to listen to your car and what it needs to be happy. Also get your car dyno tuned to what fuel your going to be using all the time
Cool video Allen, pretty Rad you put the failed launch in there keep it up practice makes perfect 💪 What was your stock boost before the cobb access port vs now with on the stage 1 tune? I just picked up a wrx impreza it has a cobb in it on stage 1 93 but I have a boost leak only hitting 5psi, waiting on my upgrade mishimoto intercooler to throttlebody hose to get here.
I appreciate it bro! Yeah I was a little embarrassed about it but I wanted to include the video to keep it real 😅 But thank you man that means a lot, I will keep practicing! And I’ll be honest I don’t remember exactly what the boost was before the stage 1 tune but I know this 91 octane tune’s target boost is around 19 and I believe Im hitting a little under that. Im going to check tonight or tomorrow morning to give you an exact value! And also nice bro congrats on the new car! I wish best of luck on it and hope the issues gets resolved. Subie gang for life 🤝🏼🫡
@when_media it's cool to see nobody ever shows the fails we only get better the more we practice. And thanks I've always built cool Hondas and jeeps so this is new territory for me but always been a fan and loved the subies. Lmk if you remember to check to see what boost gain that stage 1 added definitely curious. You don't see to many vids on it
@@FilthyHeathenKustoms I appreciate it man, and also that’s super cool, this is my first car so I’m new to doing builds and modifications! But I always had an interest in cars and thought Subarus were really cool. And I heard a saying that if you have a Subaru, you gotta really like them because they are a pain to work with 😂 But honestly I know they aren’t the fastest but really love them! And will do, I’ll reply back to you again as soon as a get a good read on the boost!
@@FilthyHeathenKustoms Hey, so I got a chance to take it out for a spin tonight, didn’t get an opportunity to max out full throttle but I did hit 14.7 boost with a medium pull, I’ll let you know if I get higher than that!
Hi Allen, it is nice to meet you. I just happened to stumbled across your site while searching for other WRXs shares. I see you're in my local area (Waxahachie). I own a '21 WRX on COBB Next-Gen 93 stage 2 power package with a Cobb T. Cat-Back.. This TX heat isn't friendly to these WRX engines.. Do you have any plans to upgrade your cooling system?
Hi nice to meet you! I do have future plans on cooling but not immediately soon. I still have to look into the details but eventually I want to do a front mount intercooler I heard it’s great for the wrx, or you could upgrade the current top mount! I’m going to start with other reliability mods first. It has been hot but luckily the we are finally starting to reach the fall tho 😅 I recommend watching Smeedia on UA-cam he knows a lot about Subarus and how to keep these engines happy and I learn a lot from him! Hope this helps 🤝🏼
Hey there, just like you I’m also new to driving stick, I own a ‘20 wrx and I’d like to make it last as long as possible as id love to have my car with me for a while. I was looking into way of making my vehicle healthier and more reliable. Is the stage one a good way to get rid of those faulty stock tunes and make my vehicle more efficient and last longer?
Hi there! I hope you are enjoying your WRX as much as I am, the tune is for strictly for performance/if you plan on modding your car and to get rid of the rev hang to allow for a smoother driving experience. However, if you are looking to make your car more reliable and healthy, I recommend to keep it generally stock and stay up with maintenance. there is also mods out there that help with making the engine run healthier such as an AOS! I recommend those but a stage 1 isn't focused on longevity in my opinion even if it is low risk. Hope this helps and I encourage you to find other videos that may help you more!
Hey man, could you help me? Is the clutch very hard to operate on this WRX? I was thinking about getting one but I hear a lot of people complaining about a hard clutch. . Thank you!
Hey, I’ll try my best to help! This is first manual car so I don’t have any experience with others to compare but for me, once you get used to going from 1st to 2nd gear it’s not bad. I believe it is harder than most cars to drive and can be hard to drive smooth. I still sometimes mess up to this day. Sometimes when you’re driving in first or second the car starts rocking. Shifting from first to second also has that rev hang which makes it harder to time smoothly. After 2nd gear, it shifts very nicely. There are mods to help fix these problems such as the stage 1 tune, pitch stop mount, and etc that I’m still learning about. My recommendation is to try to test drive one yourself before buying it, bc I wouldn’t want to scare you away if you are really interested in the WRX! I still love this car and enjoy it every day, hope this helps 🤝🏼
Honestly in my experience launching in my sti just keep doing launches and you’ll feel it out but let the clutch slip and then drop and flat footing just pretend ur in fast and furious
Hi, from the research I’ve seen, the reason I went with 91 tune while pumping “93” gas is bc most gas stations typically have a lower octane than it says on the label. Also the 93 is a more aggressive tune and considering I’m not on a pro tune, I wanted a more tame tune. That being said, I typically pump gas at Shell which is what I’ve been hearing is a good place to get 93 so I’m sure I could get away with 93 tune. In short since I’m still learning, I just wanted to be on the safe side. I highly recommend looking into it yourself to see what best works for you tho!
@when_media Thanks. I'm right there with you. 93 from the shell here in Missouri. Getting the Access port in a day and I'm going down the same path as you. Thanks for the video and the reply 🤙
i was curious also...because i know even a month ago 93oct is not that low here in San Antonio area...I just filled up again at 4.27/gal...we're starting to see old Cali prices...
Yeah I had forgot to mention in the video that they aren’t as ideal but I appreciate the recommendation of companies for etunes, wasn’t sure a good place to get them so thank you, will look into it!
Yup, on any platform this is a good point to make... OTS is 'off the shelf' and simply a generic tune for 'typical bolt ons'...but it is not the 'best' tune for your specific car. I have a 2016 Focus ST and its the same concept...personal tunes allow remote tuners to see your data logs and dial your afr's, boost, timing/spark, etc and anything else that needs specific calibration, so its perfect for your car. You gain noticeable power too and get better, crisper shifts from a better tuned throttle response. Plus you have a connection if you ever notice odd misfires or blips in your acceleration especially when going WOT.... your tuner can simply take a look at your data logs and its almost always free with the original tune as long as you're not adding big upgrades like turbos and aux fuel or something.
@@dham99 For sure, this is well said. The purpose of the video was to share my experience for those who are curious but I did fail to mention that it’s not the best option. Definitely should go pro tune if given the chance!
Hi Antonio, I’ve been driving mine for almost 2 years now going to college and I would say it’s a pretty good daily driver and I’m happy with the purchase. For the price I think it’s a good mix of practical and fun driving. I would say one of my favorite things about my car is the large community behind Subarus so there’s lots of aftermarket support and people with experience owning them to help you. Hope this helps!
Stage 1 is boring, Cobb version is probably the worst offering. Stage 2 is a improvement but FBO protune or go e85 or water meth for the real experience
I know there is a universal thing where people say they like to turn off their AC when they are about to race but idk if it has any truth 😂 From my personal experience, there has been times where I notice the AC gets louder when I step on it. Nowadays I like to turn it off when I’m taking it serious, just to make sure, and just roll the windows down… every HP matters! 😂
@@kosokumediaYeah, the ac does draw power lol. Look at your boost with it on, and with it off. Plus for me, I have to drive differently when the ac is on, vs off. It’s smoother when the ac is off, vs on
Your a/c doesnt disable when you go WOT? On the Focus St platform it does and I was surprised to find out when for the first few years I was disabling it when I'd run someone lol
Also to anyone reading this, I forgot to mention an important topic that pro tunes/e-tunes are going to be way better than any OTS tune. That is because pro tunes addresses the specific environment of your car resulting in better performance and reliability.
So if you have access to and the money, I would say pro tunes or e-tunes are worth it over any OTS tune! I simply wanted to make this video to help anyone interested in going Stage 1 on Cobb’s OTS tune. I have it because I don’t have the funds rn and also don’t have many/new parts yet. I’m going be cautious while driving and I will update you guys should there be any issues.
My apologies and hope this helps!
UA-cam is awesome for this. Everywhere else you'd probably have lot of haters laughing at you for struggling with your starts but here, everyone enjoys your content and congrats you for making nice videos. Keep up practicing bro, you really are doing great. Good job my man !!
I appreciate this!! And I completely agree. Surprised by so many people giving support and I appreciate all of it!! Thank you and will definitely keep practicing 🫡
You did great, just turn off trac control. Just have to slip the clutch right in the beginning to get the engagement then let out completely. I have a stage 2 WRX and stage 3 rotated turbo STI and honestly, I don't launch them very often. Also as far as rpm for launches, sit somewhere and just see how much boost you build in each setting, and try each one until you find something you're comfortable with. Keep your car journey going fellow Subi ✌
This is good advice, I didn’t even think about the traction control since I thought that was an STI thing! I appreciate the advice, I’ll do all this next time when I’m ready. And also thank you, I will try to make you proud fellow subi 🫡
@@kosokumedia and yes turn off trac control
@@XdisfunctionsX22 Thank you! I’m going to turn it off next time, never noticed the button 😅
@@kosokumedia any time I launch my 09 STI at 5500-6000 RPMs and it comes out of the hole pretty damn hard
@@XdisfunctionsX22Yeah I heard the higher RPMs give a harder launch, Im just going to play around with it eventually see where Im creating boost, not trying to launch it too hard tho!
You're doing a great job especially considering you learned manual on a WRX. That's not an easy way to learn manual. Good job brother. Great video! I just subscribed
Thank you bro! I’m always trying to get better so I appreciate the support. Welcome to the channel! 🫡
@@kosokumedia I haven't posted my WRX on UA-cam before but I am thinking about making a channel. It's nothing crazy but the mods list is adding up. I might do it soon. Lol. I was able to get E tuned by Phatbotti
@@samuelg3586 Definitely go for it and start the channel!! The subie community is great and there’s a lot of people that would like the content. More the better and the hardest thing for me is to not stress too much about the quality, however I do take my time with videos to avoid burnout and try to be better. And I heard phatbotti is pretty good but haven’t looked into it myself but I’d consider, that’s awesome! 🤙🏼
@@kosokumedia thank you! I just installed a torque solutions transmission mount, cusco rear differential carrier and perrin pitch stop brace with pitch stop. Man what a crazy difference in shifts!! I swear it puts more power to the ground
@@samuelg3586 Nice!!! May I ask what are the benefits of the transmission mount? And correct me if I’m wrong but, I heard the pitch stop brace stops the car from rocking back and forth is that right? Definitely could use more mods to help with my shifting experience, thank you!
Dude you must turn off stability control before you launch the car. Hold the stability button down then keep holding it for another 10 seconds. That will completely disable stability’s control.
I appreciate it man! I didn’t realize I could turn it off until recently, I’m going to try it next time!
Nice video man . Love that you showed that we are all human ❤.
Thank you bro!! Gotta show the ups and downs. I’m trying to get better 🙏🏼
Content is super clean bro instant sub. After my recent protune too scared to launch it. Before I was launching at 5k and just the other day tried FFS. Spooked me too bounced it off the revlimiter and missed the gear. I eventually got it and hit it at 6k for FFS. Love the vids keep ‘Em comin!
Thank you Nathan! Yeah it’s definitely intimating to learn but we got this! Just gotta get our practice in. Also I’m always trying to find something I can do better for every video so I really appreciate the compliment, will do on keeping the videos coming 🫡
So for launching, slip the clutch a little and be easy into it at first so it starts rolling. Otherwise, you will shock the drivetrain. I set mine to 3500 rpm to start, then moved up to 4500rpm be ware launching alot while slipping clutch will wear clutch.
Thank you for the advice! I understand it’s not the greatest on the clutch so I’m trying to be cautious and waiting haha, I’ll definitely mess around with the RPMs and try yours. Appreciate it subie bro 🤝🏼
I was just doing more research on OTS tunes. Crawford performance says to stay away from OTS tunes and stick to pro tunes 😳 might flash mine back to stock.
@@thatgreyseiresguy Yeah pro tunes are always going to be better than OTS tunes I had mentioned it in my previous video. I found out from watching Smeedia (he’s really knowledgeable when it comes to Subarus) Pro tunes are better because it addresses the specific environment of your car, whereas OTS is just generalized and is “one size fits all” kind of tune.
The reason I went with OTS (temporarily) is simply the money rn and wanted to make a review to see how it was. I’m going stick to the map notes as close as possible and once I get parts brands that aren’t supported by Cobb’s tunes, and build up enough funds, I’ll eventually switch to pro tune. Was there anything specific Crawford Performance said about OTS?
I apologize I forgot to mention about pro tunes in the video!
"This is arguably the MOST important factor in reliability. At any power level.. stock, bolt-ons, or race car. If you have a less than perfect tune, your engine will ultimately fail. This includes off-the-shelf or OTS maps. They are made for any car in the world; not taking into account the subtle differences from car to car, climate, altitude, fuel variations, etc. These should only be used to gingerly break in an engine, or drive gingerly from your shop to your tuner for a custom a tune. Never beat up your car on an OTS map"
I totally feel you, man. I went OTS because of money. I just emailed a tuner near me to see how much I need to save up and get some mods so I can do it all in one go.
Appreciate u sharing ur launch video gave me a good chuckle brother! Props to learning stick in such a nice car!
Thank you so much! And of course gotta share the experiences good and bad that’s my goal on here 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed that part haha 🙏🏼
can only grow ... well done mate! in regards to stage 1, i love how boost doesnt cut put at 5500rpm. in regards to pops, when i gear down i blip the the throttle ( rev matching) . usually from 4th to 3rd and 3rd to second. hope this helps.
Thank you! I appreciate the input. Mine pops in second gear clutch in, it’s fun to do occasionally lol
I have the same car but the 2015 jdm spec s4 wrx. I’d be happy with this tune, seems perfect.
Nice your car sounds beautiful!! For me it’s pretty good, no issues so far. Runs really well 🙏🏼 just do wanna spread awareness tho that it may not work for everyone!
Yea about 5k is fine, but make sure you take of traction control. Start launch around 4500 to 4800... traction off... and when you do launch dont DUMP the clutch... you have to let it slip a little lol the stage 1 map was WAY better than stock!
Thank you mvp! I can’t believe I got that mixed up and dumped 😅 Appreciate the advice definitely gonna apply it and get better. And same here, so far so good being on stage 1!!
@when_media haha brotha... I'm 37... been driving stick since I was 16. BELIEVE ME... made plenty of mistakes haha you'll learn your ways thru dome mistakes. The launching... once you get it right... is actually insane for these cars. And honestly all you need is the stage 2... and a downpipe. I have the R400... get a catted grimmspeed! You'll be in love!
@@mvp2000pj Thank you for the motivation man! I really appreciate that you are willing to share your experience with me. Definitely want the downpipe eventually!! 🫡
@when_media any time! It's always fun chatting with people whp are genuinely interested in something. My 18 wrx was my first subaru so it's always a pleasure to share experiences with someone else. Plus you're learning, why not help lol
@@mvp2000pj I feel the same way, really excited and looking forward to what the future has in store owning this car! Thank you again for the help and best wishes to you 🙏🏼
Good video man!
Thank you so much, it means a lot!! 🙏🏼
I’m so glad I live in the mountains where street racing is touge racing and not drag.
Lucky!! I would want to try touge racing
I just got my 2019 WRX and it’s been a blast and struggle learning how to drive it but I definitely feel the hang in 1st to 2nd lol
Yeah it was tough for me learn, honestly sometimes still mess up to this day! but it’s been dramatically better since my first time, Stage 1 does feel a lot better and I can only imagine what a pro tune could do 🙏🏼
Work out how to use your clutch take offs and learn how you engine turbo need to be at a happy place with your clutch without launch control and then you have to listen to your car and what it needs to be happy.
Also get your car dyno tuned to what fuel your going to be using all the time
Thank you for the advice!!
Cool video Allen, pretty Rad you put the failed launch in there keep it up practice makes perfect 💪 What was your stock boost before the cobb access port vs now with on the stage 1 tune? I just picked up a wrx impreza it has a cobb in it on stage 1 93 but I have a boost leak only hitting 5psi, waiting on my upgrade mishimoto intercooler to throttlebody hose to get here.
I appreciate it bro! Yeah I was a little embarrassed about it but I wanted to include the video to keep it real 😅 But thank you man that means a lot, I will keep practicing! And I’ll be honest I don’t remember exactly what the boost was before the stage 1 tune but I know this 91 octane tune’s target boost is around 19 and I believe Im hitting a little under that. Im going to check tonight or tomorrow morning to give you an exact value! And also nice bro congrats on the new car! I wish best of luck on it and hope the issues gets resolved. Subie gang for life 🤝🏼🫡
@when_media it's cool to see nobody ever shows the fails we only get better the more we practice. And thanks I've always built cool Hondas and jeeps so this is new territory for me but always been a fan and loved the subies. Lmk if you remember to check to see what boost gain that stage 1 added definitely curious. You don't see to many vids on it
@@FilthyHeathenKustoms I appreciate it man, and also that’s super cool, this is my first car so I’m new to doing builds and modifications! But I always had an interest in cars and thought Subarus were really cool. And I heard a saying that if you have a Subaru, you gotta really like them because they are a pain to work with 😂 But honestly I know they aren’t the fastest but really love them! And will do, I’ll reply back to you again as soon as a get a good read on the boost!
@@FilthyHeathenKustoms Hey, so I got a chance to take it out for a spin tonight, didn’t get an opportunity to max out full throttle but I did hit 14.7 boost with a medium pull, I’ll let you know if I get higher than that!
@@kosokumedia nice, thanks for the feedback 🤙bet it pulls good
nice video. buy a clutch kit now for a future video lol anyways i enjoyed the video
Haha maybe I should, thank you I appreciate that a lot! More videos soon 🫡
Hi Allen, it is nice to meet you. I just happened to stumbled across your site while searching for other WRXs shares. I see you're in my local area (Waxahachie). I own a '21 WRX on COBB Next-Gen 93 stage 2 power package with a Cobb T. Cat-Back.. This TX heat isn't friendly to these WRX engines.. Do you have any plans to upgrade your cooling system?
Hi nice to meet you! I do have future plans on cooling but not immediately soon. I still have to look into the details but eventually I want to do a front mount intercooler I heard it’s great for the wrx, or you could upgrade the current top mount! I’m going to start with other reliability mods first. It has been hot but luckily the we are finally starting to reach the fall tho 😅
I recommend watching Smeedia on UA-cam he knows a lot about Subarus and how to keep these engines happy and I learn a lot from him! Hope this helps 🤝🏼
@@kosokumedia Thanks for the reply and reference. I will look him up. Keep up the great work!
I am looking forward to your future mod install plans.
@@RSALS734 Thank you, I appreciate it! 🫡
Hey there, just like you I’m also new to driving stick, I own a ‘20 wrx and I’d like to make it last as long as possible as id love to have my car with me for a while. I was looking into way of making my vehicle healthier and more reliable. Is the stage one a good way to get rid of those faulty stock tunes and make my vehicle more efficient and last longer?
Hi there! I hope you are enjoying your WRX as much as I am, the tune is for strictly for performance/if you plan on modding your car and to get rid of the rev hang to allow for a smoother driving experience. However, if you are looking to make your car more reliable and healthy, I recommend to keep it generally stock and stay up with maintenance. there is also mods out there that help with making the engine run healthier such as an AOS! I recommend those but a stage 1 isn't focused on longevity in my opinion even if it is low risk. Hope this helps and I encourage you to find other videos that may help you more!
Hey man, could you help me? Is the clutch very hard to operate on this WRX? I was thinking about getting one but I hear a lot of people complaining about a hard clutch. . Thank you!
Hey, I’ll try my best to help!
This is first manual car so I don’t have any experience with others to compare but for me, once you get used to going from 1st to 2nd gear it’s not bad. I believe it is harder than most cars to drive and can be hard to drive smooth. I still sometimes mess up to this day. Sometimes when you’re driving in first or second the car starts rocking. Shifting from first to second also has that rev hang which makes it harder to time smoothly. After 2nd gear, it shifts very nicely. There are mods to help fix these problems such as the stage 1 tune, pitch stop mount, and etc that I’m still learning about.
My recommendation is to try to test drive one yourself before buying it, bc I wouldn’t want to scare you away if you are really interested in the WRX! I still love this car and enjoy it every day, hope this helps 🤝🏼
And keep in mind the clutch on that car will only holed like 30 launching b4 you will need a new transmission.
Noted, I honestly still have only launched that one time! 😂
I know how it is i have a 22 wrx modded love to slam it.
Holy shit that gas station is close to my house too 😂
Nice!!! It’s very convenient
Actually you will also be paying for ALL the repairs you are gonna have to get in the long run while now have stage 1 and up
Honestly in my experience launching in my sti just keep doing launches and you’ll feel it out but let the clutch slip and then drop and flat footing just pretend ur in fast and furious
Thank you! I’m going to try that next time just afraid to do it a lot but I do need practice.. I’ll definitely keep the fast and furious tip in mind 😂
Why a 91 tune when youre pumping 93?
Hi, from the research I’ve seen, the reason I went with 91 tune while pumping “93” gas is bc most gas stations typically have a lower octane than it says on the label. Also the 93 is a more aggressive tune and considering I’m not on a pro tune, I wanted a more tame tune. That being said, I typically pump gas at Shell which is what I’ve been hearing is a good place to get 93 so I’m sure I could get away with 93 tune.
In short since I’m still learning, I just wanted to be on the safe side. I highly recommend looking into it yourself to see what best works for you tho!
@when_media Thanks. I'm right there with you. 93 from the shell here in Missouri. Getting the Access port in a day and I'm going down the same path as you. Thanks for the video and the reply 🤙
@@gregutz4284 Of course, looking to help anyway I can! Wishing you the best up there in Missouri! The AP is definitely a game changer 🤝🏼🫡
Clutch dumped hard and try 3 to 4000 rpm for a launch
wanna have lunch control at like 5500rpm and higher not to bug and slip the clutch better
Definitely going to work on slipping the clutch better and timing it right, I’ll have to see which RPMs work for me thank you man! 🫡
How the hell do you have CarPlay
came with the car at dealership, my phone has to be plugged in via wire though
Where at in Texas are you?
i was curious also...because i know even a month ago 93oct is not that low here in San Antonio area...I just filled up again at 4.27/gal...we're starting to see old Cali prices...
I’m from the DFW area!
How do u have CarPlay ?
It came with the car when I bought it!
What kinda pb gun you got
I just got a budget HK Army Sabre one since I’m new to it! I know it can get crazy with the price ranges haha
@@kosokumediasweet yeah I’ve been playing for so long I’m rocking a cs3 right now but everyone starts somewhere.. keep ballin.
@@Po7ent yessir! Same to you
Be easy in 1st and 2nd shit into 1st, let off gas, and hit it ,it will build boost
Appreciate the advice, I’ll definitely keep that in mind 🙏🏼
Be careful running those OTS tunes. Theyre not ideal and you can get an easily get a really good etune from ron watson or mikey botti
Yeah I had forgot to mention in the video that they aren’t as ideal but I appreciate the recommendation of companies for etunes, wasn’t sure a good place to get them so thank you, will look into it!
Yup, on any platform this is a good point to make... OTS is 'off the shelf' and simply a generic tune for 'typical bolt ons'...but it is not the 'best' tune for your specific car.
I have a 2016 Focus ST and its the same concept...personal tunes allow remote tuners to see your data logs and dial your afr's, boost, timing/spark, etc and anything else that needs specific calibration, so its perfect for your car. You gain noticeable power too and get better, crisper shifts from a better tuned throttle response. Plus you have a connection if you ever notice odd misfires or blips in your acceleration especially when going WOT.... your tuner can simply take a look at your data logs and its almost always free with the original tune as long as you're not adding big upgrades like turbos and aux fuel or something.
@@dham99 For sure, this is well said. The purpose of the video was to share my experience for those who are curious but I did fail to mention that it’s not the best option. Definitely should go pro tune if given the chance!
Launch control at 3200 and turn off fully the traction control
Thank you, I’m going to turn it off next time and also try different numbers!
How are you liking the experience what can you say are your favorite things about your car? Looking to buy one in the Future.
Hi Antonio, I’ve been driving mine for almost 2 years now going to college and I would say it’s a pretty good daily driver and I’m happy with the purchase. For the price I think it’s a good mix of practical and fun driving. I would say one of my favorite things about my car is the large community behind Subarus so there’s lots of aftermarket support and people with experience owning them to help you. Hope this helps!
Go get a pro tune take the redline to 7k
I didn’t know we could do that, I’ll look into it thank you!
Another nguyen guy. Thats like a smith or jose
@@srsg-wy8tr it’s a common Vietnamese last name!
Stage 1 is boring, Cobb version is probably the worst offering. Stage 2 is a improvement but FBO protune or go e85 or water meth for the real experience
Please touch the 93 with your actual hands as that's what it's meant for we aren't animals in barns
getting gas, you go to gas stations? they are close to your house? wow how interesting
Do you ever feel the car hold back when the AC is on.
I know there is a universal thing where people say they like to turn off their AC when they are about to race but idk if it has any truth 😂 From my personal experience, there has been times where I notice the AC gets louder when I step on it. Nowadays I like to turn it off when I’m taking it serious, just to make sure, and just roll the windows down… every HP matters! 😂
@@kosokumediaYeah, the ac does draw power lol. Look at your boost with it on, and with it off. Plus for me, I have to drive differently when the ac is on, vs off. It’s smoother when the ac is off, vs on
@@Smile-qp2ip Agreed!
Your a/c doesnt disable when you go WOT? On the Focus St platform it does and I was surprised to find out when for the first few years I was disabling it when I'd run someone lol
@@dham99 I don’t believe my AC turns off, I’ve noticed it seem to get louder
Stage 1? Its boring thats what it is smfh