Just got my WRX back in February and my first mod is a catback exhaust. I’ve waited 7 years to own this car so I’m definitely gonna take my time and do it CORRECT. Thanks for the vid, now I don’t feel so stupid asking “if I do this does it need tuned” 😂 🙌🏼
All of this is valid. No shitting on the platform just straight facts. Love this kind of content, each car is unique in its own way and they all have issues of their own.
“…We own it now.” THE ENERGY! Got me fired up! Been following since the FI days! Your killing it Alex, thanks for being down to earth in your own channel too. I’m deciding between a 10th gen SI, civic hatch (adding an LSD) (I like the looks more than coupe or sedan lol) and the VA WRX as a DD/ beginner track day car. So glad this series is back!
Used to own an '18 Sti. Did the basic stuff, and started looking into increasing power. For "reliable" 400-450 hp, parts alone were around $14k. ($9k for IAG block Rated for 500hp). Not worth it. Throw some nice wheels and coilovers on it, catback and maybe a short shifter, and leave it alone. If you want a car with more power, WRX / Sti isn't the right choice.
2019 and up STI came with type RA block n internals I have a 19 with 70 k has been tuned on flex since 14 k at 487 WHP 520 TRQ SO it’s possible with the 19 n up STI no problem a lot of people making me power than me n doing just fine
My 2015 has been stage 2 pro tuned since about 45k and im at 100k with no issues other than stock turbo seals and CMC gave out. With regular maintenance these cars are as reliable as anything else.
Excellent video sir, I never thought I'd own a 2015 STI because they were too far out of my price range for a daily. But three months ago I decided to pick up a sketchy one with mods for 16k, and after getting a tune for the parts on the vehicle, and fixing some body issues the car runs great! Smeedia has been a great resource to maintaining an STI. My journey isn't done yet as there are still things to do but what a fun daily. Cheers!
I 100% agree, boxer engine need a remap after modification. Jdm Subaru has to be tuned for your local gas since 100 octane is not available everywhere. Got my 1998 JDM B4 RSK tuned for 98 octane and making 330 HP.
Pretty glad to see this come back very nostalgic to me. I love this series and you should really do a new/updated video on the Mitsubishi 3000GT. Great content man keep it up.
Yup, the EA888 can take on a lot of reliable power. Fwiw, the S3 looks pretty nice if you're into the WRX and Evo look and is the same exact car (at least 8V and MK7, the MK8 and 8Y have some slight differences). I went the S3 route just because it's cheaper than the Golf R.
Great vid!!! Can you please do a beginner drifting build with 350z 1. Which year 350z 2. What need to be taken out 3. What parts needed 4. Welded diff or buy one 5. Who’s UA-cam channel you learn how to drift 6. Do you drift ?
Wanna know how I know you’re getting older? You favor the maintenance rule. Welcome to the top Alex, all down hill from here. When it is time to freshen up my rig I will buy from y’all and setup my build thread. Much love keep it up, this is why I listen/watch your shtuff (yes I combined shyt and stuff) my guy.
I agree with the video.. let’s point the obvious out. If you can’t do maintenance or keep up with scheduled maintenance work on your car.. probably shouldn’t own a car or even be thinking about doing engine modifications
I agree with the views of this video, anything past a stage 1 tune STI should be considered not a daily driver. make sure you have another car to daily before you go above 300 at the wheels. Definitely keep up on the fluids and regular maintenance and checks. Pro tunes are definitely the way to go in that department off the shelf tunes are for getting to the Tuner.
Awesome vid man and good timing! I just picked up a 2016 in January and its a blast! Got some wheels, the coils and exhaust are next. thanks for the help!
Hi, 2021 wrx owner who will not modify the cars engine. Wheels, tires, suspension and a cat back and that is it. I daily my car and just use it for fun on the weekends through winding country roads
You should put the link in the description. Also everything he said is true don’t be like me and do all the tone necessary stuff unless your car is bulletproof because you’ll break down on the way to the tune appointment. Which then leads to over a year of trying and failing to get it ready 😢
After having owned a 21 VA and now a 22 VB. I much prefer the looks of the VB. Even the plastic has grown on me an seeing paint matched if off to me. Dropping an STI trans in mine to make it the car it SHOULD have been.
@@DarkWolfWRX What else have you done to the car? I recently got a VB as well and I'm leaving it 100% stock until warrantly is up. It's my first car and learning manual was very fun. Once warrantly was up I was thinking about getting an intake, cat-back, and a short throw shifter. I've heard a little bit about swapping the trans as the sti one is more durable and overall just better as well as upgrading the brakes if you want to take it to the track. Any other things I should be considering? It will be my only car so I'm not aiming for anything too crazy as I need something that won't be braking all the time.
the amount of times of cut corners for mine lmao.... but the corner cutting is catching up to me as now i have loads of problems that need addressed asap.
Sue my but my dream car is an R35 GTR 09-12 Cba and Dba cars. I have measurable seat time in the both passenger and driver. But after driving my 2020 WRX and the E85 2019 WRX we have at my work, the GTRs allure is mostly gone. These are just better.
Yo man I’m stuck between getting a 2019 Honda accord 10th gen or 2015 Subaru wrx sti. I want to mod them but I’m not sure which to get. Can I get some help?Please!
THE COMEBACK
DONT CALL IT A COMEBACK!!
-LL Cool J
Sooooo glad this series came back the way it did. Would like to see one of a 300zx in the future!
300zx IS SUCH A GOOD CAR! Subscribe for more!
Just got my WRX back in February and my first mod is a catback exhaust. I’ve waited 7 years to own this car so I’m definitely gonna take my time and do it CORRECT. Thanks for the vid, now I don’t feel so stupid asking “if I do this does it need tuned” 😂 🙌🏼
Owning the song is the biggest flex of 2023
THIS IS THE GREATEST COMEBACK OF 2023!!! LFG BABY!! The So You Want series is what got me into modifying cars and I am HERE for this
THIS IS THE TYPE OF ENERGY WE NEED
This dude was the highlight of fitment. Thank God your back. Your channel will grow. Don't stop. Subscribed!!!
All of this is valid. No shitting on the platform just straight facts. Love this kind of content, each car is unique in its own way and they all have issues of their own.
Just know this is why I’m a fan of Alex taught me everything I know about modifying
“…We own it now.” THE ENERGY! Got me fired up!
Been following since the FI days! Your killing it Alex, thanks for being down to earth in your own channel too.
I’m deciding between a 10th gen SI, civic hatch (adding an LSD) (I like the looks more than coupe or sedan lol) and the VA WRX as a DD/ beginner track day car. So glad this series is back!
Let’s make something magical again 🎉 SUBSCRIBE BOYS
Used to own an '18 Sti. Did the basic stuff, and started looking into increasing power. For "reliable" 400-450 hp, parts alone were around $14k. ($9k for IAG block Rated for 500hp). Not worth it.
Throw some nice wheels and coilovers on it, catback and maybe a short shifter, and leave it alone. If you want a car with more power, WRX / Sti isn't the right choice.
IAG blocks overrated and overpriced
2019 and up STI came with type RA block n internals I have a 19 with 70 k has been tuned on flex since 14 k at 487 WHP 520 TRQ SO it’s possible with the 19 n up STI no problem a lot of people making me power than me n doing just fine
My 2015 has been stage 2 pro tuned since about 45k and im at 100k with no issues other than stock turbo seals and CMC gave out. With regular maintenance these cars are as reliable as anything else.
The song. The comeback, the vibes, the approach that made me enjoy your videos so much! I hope this series stays for a while !
Excellent video sir, I never thought I'd own a 2015 STI because they were too far out of my price range for a daily. But three months ago I decided to pick up a sketchy one with mods for 16k, and after getting a tune for the parts on the vehicle, and fixing some body issues the car runs great! Smeedia has been a great resource to maintaining an STI. My journey isn't done yet as there are still things to do but what a fun daily. Cheers!
I've adopted this recipe before buying my 2015 STi and it taste good lol
Love the song coming back! And the layout for the vid was great! I have the WRX as well and watch smeedia. Your points are all correct!
Titan7’s are my go to wheel recommendations for 2015-2021 WRX/STI’s. They are the chef’s kiss🤌🏻
I 100% agree, boxer engine need a remap after modification. Jdm Subaru has to be tuned for your local gas since 100 octane is not available everywhere. Got my 1998 JDM B4 RSK tuned for 98 octane and making 330 HP.
Pretty glad to see this come back very nostalgic to me. I love this series and you should really do a new/updated video on the Mitsubishi 3000GT. Great content man keep it up.
For the AWD, 4 banger platform. Golf R seems to be the most tuner friendly for performance. But the WRX and Evo do look amazing.
Golf R's are underrated honestly
Yup, the EA888 can take on a lot of reliable power. Fwiw, the S3 looks pretty nice if you're into the WRX and Evo look and is the same exact car (at least 8V and MK7, the MK8 and 8Y have some slight differences). I went the S3 route just because it's cheaper than the Golf R.
Love my va wrx but golf r is the car I’ll be hunting for
Great vid!!!
Can you please do a beginner drifting build with 350z
1. Which year 350z
2. What need to be taken out
3. What parts needed
4. Welded diff or buy one
5. Who’s UA-cam channel you learn how to drift
6. Do you drift ?
Alex and Dakota were the soul of fitment industries glad to see them killin it in new adventures. Always great content done right👍👍👍
Awesome way to bring the series back!
Glad you enjoyed, subscribe for more of the videos coming!
I will not modify my WRX with parts that require a tune, it the tune is not scheduled already. Amen 🙏
As a subie owner first thing I did was aos cylinder 4 coolent mod iag oil pan/ pick up better radiator
I LOVE that you brought back the music! 🔥 🔥 🔥 gets the people GOIN!
"You like the song,we own it now" best part of the vedio.
AYE THAT INTRO WAS COLD
Wanna know how I know you’re getting older? You favor the maintenance rule. Welcome to the top Alex, all down hill from here. When it is time to freshen up my rig I will buy from y’all and setup my build thread. Much love keep it up, this is why I listen/watch your shtuff (yes I combined shyt and stuff) my guy.
Matini seems like the last person to do a video like this... But its amazing none the less!
I agree with the video.. let’s point the obvious out. If you can’t do maintenance or keep up with scheduled maintenance work on your car.. probably shouldn’t own a car or even be thinking about doing engine modifications
I agree with the views of this video, anything past a stage 1 tune STI should be considered not a daily driver. make sure you have another car to daily before you go above 300 at the wheels. Definitely keep up on the fluids and regular maintenance and checks. Pro tunes are definitely the way to go in that department off the shelf tunes are for getting to the Tuner.
Just got my 2016 WRX Sport Tech and I love that thing
So good. The TUNE Zone, you should trademark it.
The song! The come back!
I’m at 350 WHP on E60 for past 3 years 47k miles later with plenty of launches. She lives for now but once she blows Im part out and switch platforms.
Thank you so much. The smile I had when that music started. Keep it going.
Now this is the type of shit im talking about Alex. Honest, REAL opinions! LFG
Way more well put together than videos in the past. Really good takes in this one.
The song brought me wayyyyyy back perfect intro
And I’ll say it again the best part is the intro music !!
Honoured to be the thumbnail, entertaining as always
We appreciate you letting us use that gorgeous photo!
Keep up the amazing content
333 subs, so glad to see you back!
didn’t really dig you!!!
TILL YOU WERE GONE!
GLAD YOUR BACK, KEEP PUSHIN HOMEZ!
When alex said when you blowing it up I felt that, just recently blew my fa24 lol
Awesome vid man and good timing! I just picked up a 2016 in January and its a blast! Got some wheels, the coils and exhaust are next. thanks for the help!
Hi, 2021 wrx owner who will not modify the cars engine. Wheels, tires, suspension and a cat back and that is it. I daily my car and just use it for fun on the weekends through winding country roads
I MISS THIS SERIES
Like that song
Long pause
The most in your face speech ever heard
WE OWN IT NOW
Intro was a whole flex
when are the banners coming out my boi my focus would look great with a white one
I've got a very clean bugeye 192k on body and trans 60k on JDM rebuild, and its my daily
We also like to live dangerously
You should put the link in the description. Also everything he said is true don’t be like me and do all the tone necessary stuff unless your car is bulletproof because you’ll break down on the way to the tune appointment. Which then leads to over a year of trying and failing to get it ready 😢
The link is in the description!
Your content is great 😆 Super solid delivery and editing. I'll make sure not to blow up my WRX lol
Love you
Excelent and welcome back🎉. I just got a FXT and this is very helpful
Step 1: Learn from others' misfortune
Step 2: Send it
You should have more subs. Great video production.
Let’s gooo! 🔥🔥
🙌🙌
Yo the intro 😭🔥
Damn this just feels right! LFG Alex!!!
That song slaps though
The introooooo hell yeah!!
s/o for the MULTIPLE pieces of content dedicated to the Subaru heads LOL
That thing in the past got a 4k update!
I love these seres . And the energy smacks
We're back baby! Hell yeah! (Do Evo X... Again)
Aight bet
@@MartiniWorksOfficial Hell yeah 😎
You should definitley talk about Evo 8/9.
Also, Blobeye>Bugeye (unless its the wagon)
Can you do the 22 VBs ? Looks aside the FA24 is killer.
After having owned a 21 VA and now a 22 VB. I much prefer the looks of the VB. Even the plastic has grown on me an seeing paint matched if off to me. Dropping an STI trans in mine to make it the car it SHOULD have been.
@@DarkWolfWRX What else have you done to the car? I recently got a VB as well and I'm leaving it 100% stock until warrantly is up. It's my first car and learning manual was very fun. Once warrantly was up I was thinking about getting an intake, cat-back, and a short throw shifter. I've heard a little bit about swapping the trans as the sti one is more durable and overall just better as well as upgrading the brakes if you want to take it to the track. Any other things I should be considering? It will be my only car so I'm not aiming for anything too crazy as I need something that won't be braking all the time.
Love these videos, glad to see them back! Is it possible you could do a video for the new VBs? Getting a 2023 wrx soon!
Love this subi gang
Thank you for mentioning me.
How did I miss this ❤
Yesss!! Missed this!
YESSSSSSS
Wait even changing the radiator requires a tune? I know changing TMIC to a FMIC does. But a radiator you got me all confused lol
Been finding a lot of busted Subies in the classifieds lately, very tempting to swap in a carbed Chevy v6 and call it a day.
How about a video on the Mazdaspeed protege? Nobody talks about them but they're so fun LOL
Im happy this is back, any chance can Dakota bring back a version of driver to driver?
Sick intro
HE PLAYED THE SONG!!!
I went crazy when I heard the song!!! My two year old is looking at me like wtf is wrong with you dad.
Can’t wait for you to do evo 8 and 9 !!!!!!
the amount of times of cut corners for mine lmao.... but the corner cutting is catching up to me as now i have loads of problems that need addressed asap.
That intro was amazing hahahaha
Should do the VBs next.
Can you do a video on the older generations
Sue my but my dream car is an R35 GTR 09-12 Cba and Dba cars. I have measurable seat time in the both passenger and driver. But after driving my 2020 WRX and the E85 2019 WRX we have at my work, the GTRs allure is mostly gone. These are just better.
very Steve Buscemi-esque here … yeah I’m searching Craigslist for a used STi 😅
Yo man I’m stuck between getting a 2019 Honda accord 10th gen or 2015 Subaru wrx sti. I want to mod them but I’m not sure which to get. Can I get some help?Please!
Subaru
Great video, thank you for making it!
I love this guy
Doing an exhaust won’t hurt the car right? Like don’t need a tune or anything?
Do the engine covers actually do anything some say the actually work others say it’s doesn’t work
nah you are not slippin the evo 8 joke in there without us noticing
Can you do a build on a jetta 1.8tsi
Can I use that song for my gaming channel? That be Sensational 🧐☕️
Wonderful video!
Glad you enjoyed! Subscribe for what's coming!
@MartiniWorks can you do a video on modding a Fiat 124 spider
we need one for the vb!
TIL Kyle MacLachlan was in a WRX commercial.