EVERYTHING you need to know about modding a 2022-2023 WRX
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
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So you want to mod your wrx but you dont know what the options are or what you can do. Let me help give you at least a starting point! We all have to start somewhere. In this video I will go over the basics of all the main modification points of the 2022-2023 WRX.
Disclaimer: I am the owner and creator of all music in this video.
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Performance:
Perrin Intake
Perrin Turbo inlet
Perrin diverter valve
Perrin Front mount intercooler
Custom fab jpipe and catback from Invidia and MAPerformance
Perrin Super Shifter Stop
Cosmetics:
Noble Big bulge hood scoop
Noble STI Oem lip
Noble STI oem style spats
Noble CS grill
Aeroflow Dyanmics OEM style duckbill:
Ebay side skirts
Cosmis Racing XT-206R
Diode Dynamics Tail as turnlight
Noble Blue side mirrors with turn lights - Авто та транспорт
I don't even have a Subaru but I love watching you videos
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@@tiyashbose I am not! I'm a mix, Saudi Arabia, lebanese, Indian, and African.
That's steezus to you, good sir 😂
I didn't notice how it got darker because the sun was going down. I had to record this twice because first time my mic was off 🤣
Very informative always enjoy learning from you 🤙🏼
I appreciate it! I'm always happy to hear that my ramblings can be somewhat useful. 🤘
Big inspiration man. My first subaru is the vb and it's lightening to hear you talk about it
Oh man welcome to the family! If you have any questions lmk chancea are I have a video for you 🤘
As someone who doesn't yet own a vb wrx, I love your content. I've actually taken notes from your videos on what I want to do when I do get a vb. Thanks for the information/entertainment.
I'm glad it helps! I think some of the information goes beyond VBs as well!
I had lowering springs on my 08 WRX for about 100,000 miles until I had a small leak. While I was lucky in that way, I'd definitely go with coil overs. It's worth saving up for a little longer for the way better performance.
GrimmSpeed has a VB, I really hope they make a VB version of the StealthBox CAI and resonated catback. They sounded AMAZING on the VA. They just released a post-MAF pipe and had a charge pipe on that video.
Also, because of the locking pin on the shifter plate makes it much much much more difficult to install than the actual short throw shifter itself (you MUST have punch pins, room, time and a mallet or you will be cursing), but if you want stupid short shifts just get the billetworkz full kit. Plate and shifter is 55% shift throw reduction
For me, no matter what the advantage to a FMIC, the top mount is just part of what the car is. Symmetrical AWD, boxer engine, 6spd and top mount with the big scoop!
I think people are finally over the "no STi" and "soft" and "plastic cladding" hang-ups and finally recognize that this engine is a beast. Finally the Subaru community has quick and easy routes to 400 hp just like the VW/Audi crowd.
Just picked up a 23 limited from (still have) an 02 bug eye wagon. Love my GC but damn the VB is so much more refined
That's awesome! Welcome to the club 🤘
Great informative video! loving the legend of zelda beanie (if that is correct) 👍
It is Zelda. Thanks! ♥️🙏🤘
I love this, thanks for an informative and quick video! I have been asking a few people about this and I'd like your take. Do you think an e-tuner can diagnose a potential boost leak from just some customer data logs? Also interesting you mention FMICs vs TMICs. Seems like everyone tuning their car says FMICs give the tuner more ability to push the car, but I totally hear what you're saying too. I don't drag race the car.
I appreciate the support! There's a good chance that your tuner should be able to see at least something funny going on.
This video is amazing and very helpful but I do wanna know what exact mod is going to void my warranty
Well you're in luck! I have just the video for you 🤘
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Question. As far as exterior mods, for example, a bigger hood scoop, wing, paint matched fenders more visual stuff. Is there any brand that is more reliable for paint matching or has been in the wrx game longer? Subimods, aeroflowdynamics, jdmuscle, noble. With so many options and no prior wrx/ modding experience in general it can be extremely overwhelming deciding what brand to invest money into for upgrades. As far as i can tell researching hood scoops noble and aeroflow look like knock offs of eachother. Who provides best quality overall?
Thanks for the vid. Do you or anyone in here know the front, rear, left, and right weight distribution?
Drone on a resonated cat back? Oh this breaks my heart. I know Cobb isn’t resonated and meets 95 dB, which isn’t that loud compared to other brands. But I know several of my friends have complained about the drone that occurs around 80 mph.
I know ETS, Remark, and Revel also make resonated cats, but I have heard people say they drone as well. I hate drone…I have watched several videos put out by companies showing systems that have no drone. Keeping my fingers crossed as I make my axle back to cat back.
Looking forward to the sti tranny swap. What brand oild do uou use, I recall you switched to 5w30. Happy New Year !!
Happy new year!! Yea in using 5w-30.
I’m trying to think of how an AOS/ catch can would void warranty? Thoughts?
Technically you are cutting into the factory hoses to insert something in the middle. A slightly less understanding dealership could say anything.
Hey Awais, what spark plugs do you use? I'm looking for 1 step cooler plugs for my VB- any suggestions?
I actually haven't changed spark plugs yet. I will refer to my local Subaru shop for that here in the next month or so. Whatever they recommend is what I'll use and report back!
What brand coilovers do you recommend for a daily car that is often driven on rough roads?
I'm using Silvers NeoMax. I'm actually on 10k springs but I have the dampening to a few clicks into soft. It's not bad at all for daily. The springs are stiffer but you could do 8k springs and keep it on soft and it would feel great. Of course lowering a car will add a bit more noise and bumpiness so don't expect it to be smooth.
You speak on catch cans, what about Air and Oil seperators? Frankly, I only go to the track roughly 2-3 times a year but have been debating to add this for engine longevity. Is that something you'd recommend?
FYI, this is more for a future vb wrx lol. Still debating between the two lol.
AOS is a good option for a set it and forget it solution. However some people will say it's another point of failure. Where as catch cans are something you know you'll check. A well made AOS is good but there will be some maintenance.
Awesome stuff - can you recommend one of your videos about where to start? in terms of mods look and power... thanks!!
This is a good one on power mods: ua-cam.com/video/u2A_p3z6L9Q/v-deo.html
I don't have a co lrehensive guide for cosmetics but now I feel like I need to make one!
@@HeavyMetalWRXa video on aerodynamics related mods would be cool, if only to help some modders avoid race inspired modding and focus on race enabling mods, or I guess vice versa. I will have a GT soon, knowing that I can't push it past 320/320 because of the SPT I'm going to focus on handling, reliability, weight reduction and aero. Even then it'll be more daily driver/spirited country driving than track.
Hey I just purchased a 2023 WRX Sport! pick it up saturday - can't wait to watch all your content! what do you think of Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller?
Hey man! So glad you picked one up. So those are just change the throttle position mapping. I'm not a big fan as it's just a placebo making you THINK your car got faster. My buddy has one in his jeep. I wouldn't bother with it for our cars tbh. Most of the power is in the turbo power and so increasing the throttle won't do anything.
@@HeavyMetalWRX thanks for the reply! and advice!!!! I dont get my WRX until Saturday morning - so I'm shopping for it... I'll look for a video on the topic from ya!!
@@jordan_BTC unfortunately I don't have any videos on the throttle commander on my channel. If there's something else you're looking for feel free to reach out on IG or if you have any other questions on the VB when you get it. 🤘
@@HeavyMetalWRX no sorry I meant I;ll look on your channel for goodies for my new WRX :)
I've heard in climates where cold weather is brutal and common an aos is a worse choice then an catch can. Opinion on that at all? I live in a place where -40 in the winter is not unheard of...
That sounds like a great question to bring up on the next tuner talk!
Where can I find the mic you’re using?
On Amazon. It's the rode wireless go 2
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Hey man I think you should definetly do an STS if you have the Shifter plate it does a world of a difference this is coming from the stock STI STS I really hated it compared to my setup with a Cobb Shifter Plate and the Torque Solution STS I also have a Perrin Shifter bushing as well.
So I have the factory STS and it's pretty crap. I've driven aVB with just a shift plate and one with the shift plate and aftermarket STS. I don't like the combo but just one would be great. I'm switching to a STI transmission next month so at this point I'm just gonna let it ride.
Hell yeah man keep us posted look forward to it then im planning on saving money this upcoming year for the swap myself idk where to start tbh but I finally almost have my car where I want it at performance wise waiting for my Process West FMIC to get here hopefully next month.
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@@carbon9652 the nice thing is you can sell your old transmission and get some money back.
Do you think I should get the oem sports grille? Or other brand
It's basically a cosmetic choice for you. Just depends on whow much you like the OEM grill. I know ours in US is gray but Japan got the same OEM grill but black. Personally I like the catfish looking grill from Noble/JDMuscle but if I had to pick an OEM id go with the JDM black version.
Awesome thank you for getting back to me! Appreciate that man
What is a good option to improve flow/power but not have increased noise? I like my cars with zero drone and I want it to be sleeper. Also don’t want to wake the baby napping as I head out on a milk run!
If you're rlaking about catback then the Cobb one is pretty tame. Once you add a jpioenyourr gonna add more noise. Tbh I think the lowest volume would be jpipe with stock catback. Intake will add induction noises but definitely not as loud as jpipe and removing mufflers.
@@HeavyMetalWRX right on. I’m running a Turbo XS stealth turbo back, plus turbo xs manifold and up pipe on my old 02 bugeye and it’s not bad at all, nearly as quiet as stock. I just picked up my 23 limited so trying to learn about the VB platform more
When u gonna do that sti trans swap??
I have it sitting at the shop. Just saving a bit more money. I'm not sure if it's gonna happen end of this month or end of March but it's soon!
@HeavyMetalWRX imo its the best improvement to be made on the VB, I'm excited for you!
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