Man i got min 3 weeks ago a 2019 wrx and love the freaking car. Took almost whole year to get an approval feom the wife but finally she said go get the car.
That is a nice color STI. I believe that's series Grey? A great video. I will get the Cobb Access Port down the road and maybe the IAG street series Air oil Separator. Stay safe brother.
@@Smeedia Oh okay. I'm catching up on all the old videos. Great information as always for the guys and gals that want to mod the cars. I'm a stock guy. I really appreciate how the car performs the way it is. I'm a retired US NAVY sailor 20 years. My birthday is next Tuesday on the 13th of July. I will be 52 years young. I really get a kick out of all the other cars on the road being terrified of the subie. They see me in this beautiful ocean blue or world rally blue base model beast with a vortex generator and they get terrified. Especially the camaros and chargers and challengers. Mustangs too. It's hilarious. 😅🤣😂
Man, your videos are full of knowledge. Im looking to get a cobb accessport and redline intake for my 21 sti. I was just wondering if i have an injen cat back. Is it going to mess up if i install and tune with the ots they supply?
Definitely late to this, but was wondering, would you suggest AOS or catch cans more? Or would you catch cans and AOS or catch can an AOS if that’s even a thing?
Typically the way I do it Factory turbo charged: AOS Factory N/A or after market turbo charged: Catch cans. But you can do either or for either option 🙏
Liked, subscribed and I have a ton of questions! First, im a new subaru owner and I bought 3 in the first week. But is there any chance you would/could call me? I have a few questions I feel like would be way easier over the phone🤷♂️ let me know bro. Thanks!
I got a perrin cat back and some winter rims and tires already.. and a tint of course. Everything I want to do now is probably going to void my warranty haha
Ultimate Warrior I’m in the same boat. Only “non warranty voiding” mod I still want is HT Autos flares but I’m scared to cut my car. Specifically the rear quarter panels. I could buy new fronts but once you cut the rears, there’s no going back lol.
Another great video! I finally got my first real performance mods installed over the weekend, the Perrin front strut bar, rear 25mm sway bar, and spherical endlinks. The day after, I went for a drive on one of my favorite roads, and all I can say is WOW, the cornering is night and day different. It eats curves for breakfast now. If anyone is considering these, I HIGHLY recommend them.
@@benjaminpasten2958 I think it was around $700 or so for all three? Can’t remember, it’s been three years ago…probably more expensive now with inflation.
"playing with it in traffic [...] youre shifting up, youre shifting down, youre shifting left, youre shifting riiight... and then you go in reverse[...]" you caught me.
Late to the party, but I love your explanation on why getting an etune/protune is so important and that the OTS maps are short term! There are a lot of people in my area modding Subaru's but just running OTS maps and I keep stressing to them how important it is to get a proper tune done before any damage can be done. I hope if anyone can take something away from this video its the importance of tuning
Love my sway bars but I think cooling mods are more important for reliability. Bigger radiator and 4th cylinder cooling mod to keep those ringlands happy
Built my first WRX in 04 and my knowledge leans towards pre 2011. That said the same first mods generally apply. I would only say replace the AOS with good rubber.
Hey man, I hope you see this, but I just bought a 2020 Sti, and as everyone does I wanna do a AP with intake and exhaust, if I did a cat back rather than a turbo back, would OTS tunes be ok?
Honestly, love watching your vids. They are so informative! You give concise detailed reasons/explanations for your recommendations. After I watch your vids I feel like I can tackle anything on my STI.... No sure if this is good or bad for the Subie🤓😳 or my pockets🤑🙌🏾
Just got a 2017 wrx , know nothing about performance and cars , trying to learn , any recommendations on where to get these items? I’m trying to compile a list
Hey from Australia trying to get a silicon blow off buy pass hose part 99081 for my 2015 sti what the hell do you use over there yes im new to this shit 😂😂
I have 1200 miles on my WRX and I HAD to change out the shifter bushings and shift stops makes a WORLD of difference, I had a Cobb AP on it at 20 miles lol
This one 😁 www.importimageracing.com/products/perrin-brass-shifter-bushing-subaru-wrx-2015-2020?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wH9W_A0loUMcY_QKLMboNH0hulsMtkFgNMsG_tjXX81UrI2PP8WUz4aAqLREALw_wcB
I’m in nj I have exhaust on my car but that’s all I know of I bought it used but I want more. I need someone who can look at my car and tell me exactly what to buy. And then a good reliable place to install.
Hey man, love the content. keep up the good work. I do have a question for you though... I purchased my first WRX about a year ago (2011 WRX limited sedan in PBP). The car came with an invidia catted downpipe, invidia n1 single exit exhaust, Cobb Accessport, SF airbox and Cobb short shifter and it is running the Stage 2+ OTS tune. The car now has 159000km on it and I feel it needs some love to bring it back to life.... I plan to get a Protune and AOS soon and I understand it's about the time to do the timing belt/water pump but... What modifications/upgrades can I do to improve the drivability of the car? The car is rust free which is quite a find for where I'm from (Canada) and I plan on keeping it for years to come as year-round DD (it will be winter driven). I'm thinking more in the realm of reliability as it will be a daily driver. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! also if any commenter sees this id love you hear your suggestions as well
Thats a whole novel! Lol the mods outlined it he video below will be perfect for what your looking for, all will enhance longeviry and reliability while maintaining the drive ability of the car 🔥😁 th-cam.com/video/V-OzkojIVJM/w-d-xo.html
Your channel is so helpful! Discovered it while doing research on what to do instead of replacing the bad catalytic converters on my stock WRX. Looking at doing a turbo back exhaust and I’ve already learned a ton from your videos in a day. Thank you
Smeedia great content dude, but I have to agree/disagree on your 4th item especially if you are new to owning a Subaru and/or stick shift. I AGREE that a short shifter should be one of the top mods you do but I DISAGREE that it should be one of the first. I feel you should drive at least 20k on the stock shifter and then do the upgrade so you can really feel what improved. Of course doing it early is not going to hurt anything but you'll never know how good it improved the feel over stock. Keep up the great work, I'm so glad I discovered your channel.
Thank-you! And I see your point, personally i can't stand the long throws of the OE shifter and is always one of the first i swap. But for aomeone just lesrning or new new to the platform its not a bad idea to rock the OE one for a while
Hey bro great videos I have jst joined the subi family few months ago5 Actually i have a older 1992 gc8 wrx ej20t R the mods in this video relateable to mine or is it more towards version 5 n above Mine is version 2 btw Hope u reply bro Cheers
Great video, as usual. One thing im wondering though is: there's a lot of talk about warranty but what about insurance? I heard some companies won't even insure vehicles modified for more power?
Subie newbie here, I currently am running a Cobb SF intake and was looking to get the Tomei cat back exhaust, I would still run into this issue with decreased DAM and increased knock? I am currently collecting parts to switch to E85. Should I just wait to get a new exhaust when I get that new tune?
Hey, Bro! I have a 2018 WRX. Over a week ago my car was going slower. To find out. The turbo was doing peaking at 15 psi when was always peaking at 22.8. Then suddenly It peaked to zero. Then suddenly the turbo gave up. It totally felt like a different car. So I put some propane enhancer. Then I got back my psi back to 20. Any ideas why is doing that. I checked the engine and hoses there was nothing wrong.
Should I wait until my warranty is up to atleast put an AOS on the car? I've got a 2020 wrx with 28k miles on it. I've got 4 years or 72k miles left (which ever comes first) on my warranty. Just picked the car up a few days ago and the first thing to my mind to get was an AOS.
So I'm the odd man out here, I really care about efficiency (with no increase in emissions) and smooth driving experience, lower end, linear power delivery. I've got a F20 FXT with three different mapping buttons, can I have a tune for each one? E.g. The standard one would be very efficient and the other two would be more aggressive. Can we tune to have the Miller cycle? Do any of these mods hurt efficiency? Doing the exhaust should drop a significant amount of weight relative to stock.
@Smeedia I am extremly new to a lot of car mods and have been doing extensive research in making sure what I am doing is not only correct, but also, safe, reliable, and the most bang for the buck. In your video you talk about the '15+ not being able to run a DOWNPIPE and an intake, and then going on to mention turbo back. Would you be able to provide some clarification as like I said...I'm a noob and trying to learn. What exactly is a down pipe and are you say that if you are running an intake, you are able, and should do a turbo back? Or do you need to upgrade the fuel system first prior to doing so? Thank you for any feedback and really appreciate the help!
Bro i need your advice. I own a 2018 wrx. For some reason the check engine light option is always on. I went to a service centre to get it checked and they’re telling me its because of the cobb exhaust. Do you have any knowledge about what’s going on. I heard it’s a very common problem for wrx’s
🤣🤣 have to disagree on everything this man said. Look great vid but that list should be on hold. A real sti owner knows what they are known for. RINGLAND FAILURE! Dont believe, look it up. The #1 mod is upgrading those internals because believe me you will regret it if you dont. Subaru has been taken to court for this problem, again look it up. Look i love this car and was once my dream car but ringland failure is not a simple fix at all. Dude if you didnt know about this before buying then sorry bud but you should've kept the warranty😂😂. Good luck man and upgrade those damn internals.
I have a question I can't seem to get answered, I want to add the down pipe and cobb AP to my 17' STI, but I can't find the ots tune for it, I've already done catback, aos, cooling mod, and short shifter, do I have to find a tuner now ? Lol I really wanted to wait for next year before getting into the big Boi stuff 😅
Can you tell me which bypass vavle to change upper or the lower one so I can get the stustustu sound and dose it hurt the turbo.. not using a blow off ..
Nice vid. IMHO, the aos isn't needed unless you're above stage 2. I've tested a few and daily, not even a film after months. On track a few times and never had a measurable amount of oil in the can. Yes there is some, but less than a couple ml. Imo Money better spent elsewhere.
Bought my wrx new in 2017 and it's time to get the excitement back but she's an old girl with 145K miles on her. Is it worth doing a 1st and 2nd stage?
Currently bought a 2017 wrx, looking to find all the best mods for it for Canadian weather lookin for reliability and little bit of horsepower. If you have any other ideas or mods it would be much appreciated thanks
I don't even have an STI yet but a man can only dream right lol anyways great video that has no bs that deserves a sub! Fs I will follow your guide once I get one it all makes sense for a healthy subi that's what I would go for too maybe different exhaust though 😂
Question: The tune shop I plan on using is telling me to do a cobb intake because I asked for a pro tune. I really just wanted the tune, is the intake necessary?
@@Smeedia Thanks man! I I thought it looked like a pale blue colour.... I have a 2018 WRX and that colour is looking like a great wrap option. Do you remember what that cost you?
Hey man. Great vids. Im planning to throw a short shifter on my '12 LGT. I have a problem finding the right one. Contacted subimods and they said they dont have one that fits. Do you know if one for a WRX would fit? I read on a forum that my tranny is the same as the '15+ WRXs.
also how the fuck is this guys car so clean. do you even drive it bro or do you just do videos in a garage? shit looks fake, take it for a 100 mile road trip then show us.
Who’s front air piece do you have and what’s the color of your wrap and did you mod your hood with the vents? I would like to go the same route you have done with those three modifications hope you don’t mind
Got a question for ya. Getting a 2019 STI because I love the cool grey khaki color, anyways what intake would you pair up with the Tomei catback exhaust system? Cobb?
@@Smeedia thanks for responding. Another question, kinda confused about something. In the video I swore you said no intake and downpipe on sti, but in the videos you said get a cobb sf intake and cobb downpipe. So, can I get a downpipe as well as the cobb sf intake. Thanks for helping. I've always been a Honda guy and falling in love with Subies. Your videos are really informative.
With the 2015+ STIs you'll need to get a basic fuel system to be able to run both. The oe Injectors will Max fairly quick unfortunately. You can use an intake + downpipe with a custom tune bur won't be using their full potential without the fuel system
Just got a 21 sti my first subaru purchase. Do you have a video explaining the intake vs exhaust thing where you can only do one or the other? And do you have a link to that short shifter ?
This is the short shifter 🔥 www.amazon.com/dp/B071VDKH4S/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_glt_fabc_7C0AVQVXV523SGXV4FPW?linkCode=ml2&tag=tanner0613-20 And you can't use an intake and a downpipe combo with an OTS Tune 🙏
Looking to pick up my first STI(2015) after Thanksgiving so I'm doing A LOT of research! I keep finding myself back to your channel, so I sub'd! Great mix of content and very informative. Scratchin' my head as to how your only at 68K subs. Let's see that SILVER TH-cam plate!!
Hopefully your able to find the one 🔥 if you've got any questions when looking around or after you snag one feel free to ask 🙌 also appreciate the support 🙏
Hey mate Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. Just purchased a 2016 sti and was thinking to first purchase the cobb accessport 3 and an intake system. Should I do the cobb accessport, air oil separator and invidia r400 cat back exhaust to start with? Does the air intake change the intake sound or performance at all? Thanks for your help. Scott
IMO screw the Perrin shifter stop. My shifter kept getting caught on the corner since it is boxier and I Nope’d out so fast. Cobb’s matches the OEM curve on the stock shifter stop for 5/6/R
if you go catless you definitely need a protune or an etune. you would probably be fine with a catted downpipe. my best advice stay away from cobb OTS tunes. stage 1 93 tune blew my wrx motor. just got it back the other day fully built stage 2 block now :)
@@Raven420 Stage 1 93 tune blew your wrx motor, was it totally stock? I just got the AP and am totally stock running the OTS 91 map (high altitude so there is no 93) and don't want to blow my motor!
JiBenJiBe yes it blew my motor. it’s kinda hit or miss with them. some people get lucky but i didn’t. ALSO don’t launch the car on a stock clutch with the launch control on the cobb accessport, be very careful with what you decide to do because the dealer wouldn’t cover my motor because it was tuned.
I love your channel man, super useful advice of course but just the way you put the videos together and the knowledge and depth is incredible. You're easily my go-to Subaru video guy haha.. thanks for the awesome content, I find myself just watching videos I have no business watching because im not even on that mod yet, but get sucked in regardless hahahaha. Great channel and will forever recommend your videos. Thanks for helping me add onto my 16' the boomba ss is super smooth... all the thumbs up.
this boys hella underrated his camera and everything is professional and he’s only at 24k keep up that work
Eyyy, appreciate the kind words my man 🙏
Not no more 67k
Finally getting the appreciation he deserves
90K and climbing!!!
100k ez
Just brought home a 2013 Impreza wrx, so excited to get started!
Congrats on the car! 🙌🙌🙌
Man i got min 3 weeks ago a 2019 wrx and love the freaking car. Took almost whole year to get an approval feom the wife but finally she said go get the car.
Glad to hear that you were able to snag one 🔥😁
For real, I had to wreck my motorcycle twice and her to find out we were expecting to get the okay to get the 19' STI. Absolutely loving it.
That is a nice color STI. I believe that's series Grey? A great video. I will get the Cobb Access Port down the road and maybe the IAG street series Air oil Separator. Stay safe brother.
It's thr bluebaru, just wrapped in Gloss rock grey 😁🔥
@@Smeedia Oh okay. I'm catching up on all the old videos. Great information as always for the guys and gals that want to mod the cars. I'm a stock guy. I really appreciate how the car performs the way it is. I'm a retired US NAVY sailor 20 years. My birthday is next Tuesday on the 13th of July. I will be 52 years young. I really get a kick out of all the other cars on the road being terrified of the subie. They see me in this beautiful ocean blue or world rally blue base model beast with a vortex generator and they get terrified. Especially the camaros and chargers and challengers. Mustangs too. It's hilarious. 😅🤣😂
Man, your videos are full of knowledge. Im looking to get a cobb accessport and redline intake for my 21 sti. I was just wondering if i have an injen cat back. Is it going to mess up if i install and tune with the ots they supply?
I'm about to pick up my STI tomorrow. Any links to these mods specifically?
Short shifters void your warranty? I didn't know that! Loved the video!
Only the drive train aspect of it, and thank you 🙏
Wait the Cobb ap can void the warranty if you have an electric issue cuz they’ll blame it on the AP
You can use the AP to read codes and monitor gauges but marrying it to the car is what voids it
Definitely late to this, but was wondering, would you suggest AOS or catch cans more? Or would you catch cans and AOS or catch can an AOS if that’s even a thing?
Typically the way I do it
Factory turbo charged: AOS
Factory N/A or after market turbo charged: Catch cans.
But you can do either or for either option 🙏
Liked, subscribed and I have a ton of questions! First, im a new subaru owner and I bought 3 in the first week. But is there any chance you would/could call me? I have a few questions I feel like would be way easier over the phone🤷♂️ let me know bro. Thanks!
what part of the fuel system do I need to upgrade if I want to add an intake and turbo back exhaust?
Whats the car?
@@Smeedia same question but I have a 2021 STI (not limited). Is it just the injectors I should replace so I can run the downpipe and intake? Thanks
Injectors, fuel pump and FPR 🙏
First non warranty voiding mods (IMHO)
1. Suspension
2.tint
3. Wheels
4. Front lip
5. Cat back
Not a bad list 🔥
I got a perrin cat back and some winter rims and tires already.. and a tint of course. Everything I want to do now is probably going to void my warranty haha
Ultimate Warrior I’m in the same boat. Only “non warranty voiding” mod I still want is HT Autos flares but I’m scared to cut my car. Specifically the rear quarter panels. I could buy new fronts but once you cut the rears, there’s no going back lol.
No mods can legally void a warranty unless said company can prove the mod was the cause of the failure
Yes but all of the popular engine modifications are easily linkable for SOA to a failed engine
Pretty sure all of subie driver’s questions just answered 😂 everything is pretty accurate. thanks bro! always be a numbaah wun fan 👌
Thanks my mannnn 🙏🙏🙏 trying to help answer some of them questions 🔥😁
Watching this video as I don’t have an sti, but still want one
Hopefully you can snag one soon 🙏😁
Did you ever get one?
Another great video! I finally got my first real performance mods installed over the weekend, the Perrin front strut bar, rear 25mm sway bar, and spherical endlinks. The day after, I went for a drive on one of my favorite roads, and all I can say is WOW, the cornering is night and day different. It eats curves for breakfast now. If anyone is considering these, I HIGHLY recommend them.
Sway bars are a VERY VERY good modification to do. Made my list for top mods in warranty 🔥
How much did that cost you ?
@@benjaminpasten2958 I think it was around $700 or so for all three? Can’t remember, it’s been three years ago…probably more expensive now with inflation.
"playing with it in traffic [...] youre shifting up, youre shifting down, youre shifting left, youre shifting riiight... and then you go in reverse[...]"
you caught me.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
unless ya boy got a safety reverse ring lock to keep momma proud. XD
Can't wait to say "i've been here since 20k subs" when you break 200k subs. Your videos are well done. Keep it up.
Thank you my man! And love being able to make and share the videos with everyone 🔥🙏
Late to the party, but I love your explanation on why getting an etune/protune is so important and that the OTS maps are short term! There are a lot of people in my area modding Subaru's but just running OTS maps and I keep stressing to them how important it is to get a proper tune done before any damage can be done. I hope if anyone can take something away from this video its the importance of tuning
For sure, the tune is such am important aspect that plays into thre longevity of the car 🔥
The 6th mod I would and have done is an aftermarket rear swaybar/solid endlinks to reduce understeer when cornering.
100% agree with this 🔥
Love my sway bars but I think cooling mods are more important for reliability. Bigger radiator and 4th cylinder cooling mod to keep those ringlands happy
YES! I just did these and was blown away but the difference it made. I feel like it's a massive difference for the price.
is your sti wrapped? what color is that its beautiful!
First mods for a brand new Outback
1. Gas
2. 2 week vacation
3. A cooler
4. Open road
5. 35 hr of music thumb drive
6. Sleeping bag
Good list! Here’s mine FWIW:
1. AOS
2. Tires
3. AP
4. Rear Diff Bushings
5. DP
6. Steering rack bushings
Steering rack bushings are a must! 🔥
Built my first WRX in 04 and my knowledge leans towards pre 2011. That said the same first mods generally apply. I would only say replace the AOS with good rubber.
Hey man, I hope you see this, but I just bought a 2020 Sti, and as everyone does I wanna do a AP with intake and exhaust, if I did a cat back rather than a turbo back, would OTS tunes be ok?
Ots tune would be okay for catback and Intake.
For downpipe + intake you'll need a fuel pump and injectors too
Honestly, love watching your vids. They are so informative! You give concise detailed reasons/explanations for your recommendations. After I watch your vids I feel like I can tackle anything on my STI.... No sure if this is good or bad for the Subie🤓😳 or my pockets🤑🙌🏾
Never hurts to try 😈 and thank you! Try to give some reasoning behind each choice 🔥😁
Hello, I have a 2020 sti and I was looking at a stage 2 Cobb drivetrain package and I’m new to Subaru, do you recommend it ? What do you prefer ?
Personally I prefer kartboy but the Cobb is a great kit too!
I've started doing your "wooooo" when I'm out cruising
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO 🔥🙌
You from Saskatchewan?
@@griffingames7101 yes sir sure am
Just got a 2017 wrx , know nothing about performance and cars , trying to learn , any recommendations on where to get these items? I’m trying to compile a list
Rally sport direct, subie speed, flat iorn tuning 🔥
Highly underrated youtuber, love your stuff!!
Thank you! Appreciate the support 🙌🙏
Hey from Australia trying to get a silicon blow off buy pass hose part 99081 for my 2015 sti what the hell do you use over there yes im new to this shit 😂😂
Normally I've just used the OEM one 🤔
I have 1200 miles on my WRX and I HAD to change out the shifter bushings and shift stops makes a WORLD of difference, I had a Cobb AP on it at 20 miles lol
Loo starting early 😉 and thise bushings and shifter make such a HUGE difference in driving
What front and rear shifter bushings do you use for the 2015+ WRX? I found the Cobb ones, but it says STI?
Perrin 🙏
Smeedia oh ok! Like this? www.perrin.com/shop/shifters/rear-shifter-bushing
This one 😁
www.importimageracing.com/products/perrin-brass-shifter-bushing-subaru-wrx-2015-2020?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wH9W_A0loUMcY_QKLMboNH0hulsMtkFgNMsG_tjXX81UrI2PP8WUz4aAqLREALw_wcB
I’m in nj I have exhaust on my car but that’s all I know of I bought it used but I want more. I need someone who can look at my car and tell me exactly what to buy. And then a good reliable place to install.
What are your goals with the car? Definitely ask around in some local groups and see if anyone would be down 🙏
What color is your car, i’d love that for a wrap with my white exterior for accents
Gloss rock grey 🙏
Hey man, love the content. keep up the good work.
I do have a question for you though...
I purchased my first WRX about a year ago (2011 WRX limited sedan in PBP). The car came with an invidia catted downpipe, invidia n1 single exit exhaust, Cobb Accessport, SF airbox and Cobb short shifter and it is running the Stage 2+ OTS tune. The car now has 159000km on it and I feel it needs some love to bring it back to life....
I plan to get a Protune and AOS soon and I understand it's about the time to do the timing belt/water pump but... What modifications/upgrades can I do to improve the drivability of the car? The car is rust free which is quite a find for where I'm from (Canada) and I plan on keeping it for years to come as year-round DD (it will be winter driven).
I'm thinking more in the realm of reliability as it will be a daily driver. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
also if any commenter sees this id love you hear your suggestions as well
Thats a whole novel! Lol the mods outlined it he video below will be perfect for what your looking for, all will enhance longeviry and reliability while maintaining the drive ability of the car 🔥😁
th-cam.com/video/V-OzkojIVJM/w-d-xo.html
@@Smeedia haha sorry for the long question. Thanks for the reply man. I appreciate you!
Anytime my dude and no worries 😁
I’m about to buy a new 2021 wrx is it a bad idea to void the warranty? Am I gonna screw my self over or can I have fun and do what I want?
That's a question for you, personally I don't mind voiding potentially warranty claims only because I know whatever breaks I can fix
Your channel is so helpful! Discovered it while doing research on what to do instead of replacing the bad catalytic converters on my stock WRX. Looking at doing a turbo back exhaust and I’ve already learned a ton from your videos in a day. Thank you
Eyyyyy. Glaf the videos have helped and appreciate the support Joe 🙏🙌
Smeedia great content dude, but I have to agree/disagree on your 4th item especially if you are new to owning a Subaru and/or stick shift. I AGREE that a short shifter should be one of the top mods you do but I DISAGREE that it should be one of the first. I feel you should drive at least 20k on the stock shifter and then do the upgrade so you can really feel what improved. Of course doing it early is not going to hurt anything but you'll never know how good it improved the feel over stock. Keep up the great work, I'm so glad I discovered your channel.
Thank-you! And I see your point, personally i can't stand the long throws of the OE shifter and is always one of the first i swap. But for aomeone just lesrning or new new to the platform its not a bad idea to rock the OE one for a while
Smeedia, do not install both the air intake and the downpipe, applies for the wrx fa20dit too, or only for the sti?
Only for the STI
Thanks for all the videos Tanner, love how humble you are and willingness to teach.
Always down to help where I can my man 🔥🙏
You said run one or the other intake or down pipe right? But you said you can increase fuel by getting injectors and a fuel pump.
Correct, if you want intake and downpipe on thr 2015+ STI you'll need to do a fuel pump and injectors.
Hi
Would you please help me out with link fir the short shifter kits that you are suggesting please
WRX or STI? 🙏
Is your headlight stock ? Does all newer wrx/sti come with that style?
They are the subie speed euros 🙏
Dude great vid, shave ur unibrow, unless you have it for religious reasons lol.
I gotta let it grow my man 😭
Funny of you to assume I have a warranty to void my legacy gt is pretty old.
😉😉😉
What color is that car I want to paint mine that color I just don’t know what it’s called lol
Gloss rock grey 🙏
Can you buy the access port and not tune the car and keep it stock? You know Paul is a stock guy.😅😂
Technically speaking yes you can 🙏
Can you run turbo back exhaust and intake if you get a pro tune on a 17 sti
Technically yes as long as you have a protune. But imo it's not worth it. You'll run out of fuel injector
Hey bro great videos
I have jst joined the subi family few months ago5
Actually i have a older 1992 gc8 wrx ej20t
R the mods in this video relateable to mine or is it more towards version 5 n above
Mine is version 2 btw
Hope u reply bro
Cheers
Definitely still relatable 🤙😁
@@Smeedia thank u broo
Would you recommend the same mods for a 2021 STI?
Yes 🙏🙏🙏
How can I get on a first name basis with you and talk about how to go about my subie it’s been modded before i got it idk where to even start
Where did you get your front bumper from? so sick!
Just thr OEM bumper 🙏😁
Can I modify my STI without an access port
Some tuners use open source but thr vast majority stick with accesstuner/accessport
Hi, I’ve own a wrx 2019. does getting AP Cobb still worth buying ?
Yes 🤝
@@Smeedia Thanks bro, appreciate your time.
Where are those lights from? Just bought my 2016 WRX. Time to go to work!
They're the subie speed V1 Euros 🙏🙏🙏
@@Smeedia thanks! Those look super dope🤙🏽
I upgraded from a wrx to a Nissan GT-R
Solid upgrade 🔥
Hey I love your videos I would like to find out if you have a good tuner somewhere in NY NJ or a CT ?
Prime motoring is up that way 🔥
@@Smeedia Thank you for your prompt
Respond I really appreciate
I have a Subaru BRZ and I see things that apply
Definitely transferable, did same same with my old brz 🔥
As I watch this, my wife looks up and asks, "Did you and Tanner make this video together, because this all you have been talking about?"
🤣🤣🤣
Great video, as usual. One thing im wondering though is: there's a lot of talk about warranty but what about insurance? I heard some companies won't even insure vehicles modified for more power?
Subie newbie here, I currently am running a Cobb SF intake and was looking to get the Tomei cat back exhaust, I would still run into this issue with decreased DAM and increased knock? I am currently collecting parts to switch to E85. Should I just wait to get a new exhaust when I get that new tune?
Hey, Bro! I have a 2018 WRX. Over a week ago my car was going slower. To find out. The turbo was doing peaking at 15 psi when was always peaking at 22.8. Then suddenly It peaked to zero. Then suddenly the turbo gave up. It totally felt like a different car. So I put some propane enhancer. Then I got back my psi back to 20. Any ideas why is doing that. I checked the engine and hoses there was nothing wrong.
Should I wait until my warranty is up to atleast put an AOS on the car? I've got a 2020 wrx with 28k miles on it. I've got 4 years or 72k miles left (which ever comes first) on my warranty. Just picked the car up a few days ago and the first thing to my mind to get was an AOS.
Bought my first Subaru WRX STI wondering what to do booked in for a new head unit as the stock one is pretty bad what else would you recommend
So I'm the odd man out here, I really care about efficiency (with no increase in emissions) and smooth driving experience, lower end, linear power delivery. I've got a F20 FXT with three different mapping buttons, can I have a tune for each one? E.g. The standard one would be very efficient and the other two would be more aggressive. Can we tune to have the Miller cycle? Do any of these mods hurt efficiency? Doing the exhaust should drop a significant amount of weight relative to stock.
@Smeedia I am extremly new to a lot of car mods and have been doing extensive research in making sure what I am doing is not only correct, but also, safe, reliable, and the most bang for the buck. In your video you talk about the '15+ not being able to run a DOWNPIPE and an intake, and then going on to mention turbo back.
Would you be able to provide some clarification as like I said...I'm a noob and trying to learn. What exactly is a down pipe and are you say that if you are running an intake, you are able, and should do a turbo back? Or do you need to upgrade the fuel system first prior to doing so?
Thank you for any feedback and really appreciate the help!
Bro i need your advice. I own a 2018 wrx. For some reason the check engine light option is always on. I went to a service centre to get it checked and they’re telling me its because of the cobb exhaust. Do you have any knowledge about what’s going on. I heard it’s a very common problem for wrx’s
🤣🤣 have to disagree on everything this man said. Look great vid but that list should be on hold. A real sti owner knows what they are known for. RINGLAND FAILURE! Dont believe, look it up. The #1 mod is upgrading those internals because believe me you will regret it if you dont. Subaru has been taken to court for this problem, again look it up. Look i love this car and was once my dream car but ringland failure is not a simple fix at all. Dude if you didnt know about this before buying then sorry bud but you should've kept the warranty😂😂. Good luck man and upgrade those damn internals.
I have a question I can't seem to get answered, I want to add the down pipe and cobb AP to my 17' STI, but I can't find the ots tune for it, I've already done catback, aos, cooling mod, and short shifter, do I have to find a tuner now ? Lol I really wanted to wait for next year before getting into the big Boi stuff 😅
I can’t find a boomba short shifter for a 2014 Subaru Impreza wrx would you recommend any other ones for that year ?
What is that short shifter he suggested for sti?
Kartboy 🙏
Does this list still apply for older model STIs? Im gonna be picking up an 04 in a few months and im looking for a good place to start
Dumb question. When I try to but the Perrim AOS it asks " with top or front intercooler?' i dont what to select. I have a stock intercooler
Can you tell me which bypass vavle to change upper or the lower one so I can get the stustustu sound and dose it hurt the turbo.. not using a blow off ..
Nice vid. IMHO, the aos isn't needed unless you're above stage 2. I've tested a few and daily, not even a film after months. On track a few times and never had a measurable amount of oil in the can. Yes there is some, but less than a couple ml. Imo Money better spent elsewhere.
Bought my wrx new in 2017 and it's time to get the excitement back but she's an old girl with 145K miles on her. Is it worth doing a 1st and 2nd stage?
Currently bought a 2017 wrx, looking to find all the best mods for it for Canadian weather lookin for reliability and little bit of horsepower. If you have any other ideas or mods it would be much appreciated thanks
AOS, peoper tune and you should be solid 🥳
I don't even have an STI yet but a man can only dream right lol anyways great video that has no bs that deserves a sub! Fs I will follow your guide once I get one it all makes sense for a healthy subi that's what I would go for too maybe different exhaust though 😂
Eyyy appreciate the support and hopefully your able to snag one soon 🙌
Question: The tune shop I plan on using is telling me to do a cobb intake because I asked for a pro tune. I really just wanted the tune, is the intake necessary?
@smeedia How about running a turbo back exhaust for the fa20 dit? Thanks
@Smeedia.... what colour is that wrx? I need to know asap!
Gloss rock grey 🔥
@@Smeedia Thanks man! I I thought it looked like a pale blue colour.... I have a 2018 WRX and that colour is looking like a great wrap option. Do you remember what that cost you?
Like $500 or so I belive 🙏 wrapped it myself
My car came with oem short shifter, is the cobb one that much better??
Personally I hate the cobb one but any after market one youll feel a difference over the STI Short throw
Hey man. Great vids. Im planning to throw a short shifter on my '12 LGT. I have a problem finding the right one. Contacted subimods and they said they dont have one that fits. Do you know if one for a WRX would fit? I read on a forum that my tranny is the same as the '15+ WRXs.
I cNt confirm that it would, never done a S.S on one so not sure how the style of then are
also how the fuck is this guys car so clean. do you even drive it bro or do you just do videos in a garage? shit looks fake, take it for a 100 mile road trip then show us.
Who’s front air piece do you have and what’s the color of your wrap and did you mod your hood with the vents? I would like to go the same route you have done with those three modifications hope you don’t mind
I have a 2018 wrx on the way. First new car in over 10 years. My GLI has served me well, and is still kicking, but excited to get my subi
Eyyyy, congrats on the WRX!
Thanks for the info brother. The wrap is crayyyyyyy. 🤙🤙🤙
Anytime! And thank you 🙏
I got my 2020 wrx 0 miles ima wait till some of the warranty's void then ima start making some power baby
So these mods don’t necessarily increase HP. They increase performance and longevity?
Got a question for ya. Getting a 2019 STI because I love the cool grey khaki color, anyways what intake would you pair up with the Tomei catback exhaust system? Cobb?
Cobb sf, no need for their redline 🙏
@@Smeedia thanks for responding. Another question, kinda confused about something. In the video I swore you said no intake and downpipe on sti, but in the videos you said get a cobb sf intake and cobb downpipe. So, can I get a downpipe as well as the cobb sf intake. Thanks for helping. I've always been a Honda guy and falling in love with Subies. Your videos are really informative.
With the 2015+ STIs you'll need to get a basic fuel system to be able to run both. The oe Injectors will Max fairly quick unfortunately. You can use an intake + downpipe with a custom tune bur won't be using their full potential without the fuel system
@@Smeedia gotcha. So, getting a pair of ID1050 injectors I’d be ok to run both? Or would you recommend getting the aem fuel pump as well?
Both 🙏
Just got a 21 sti my first subaru purchase. Do you have a video explaining the intake vs exhaust thing where you can only do one or the other? And do you have a link to that short shifter ?
This is the short shifter 🔥 www.amazon.com/dp/B071VDKH4S/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_glt_fabc_7C0AVQVXV523SGXV4FPW?linkCode=ml2&tag=tanner0613-20
And you can't use an intake and a downpipe combo with an OTS Tune 🙏
Gonna be picking up my first sti in 2 days comes with access port thanks for all the information if anyone has any tips let me know!
This video was super helpful and informative for someone new to getting into tuning
Glad I could share! 🙏🙏
Looking to pick up my first STI(2015) after Thanksgiving so I'm doing A LOT of research! I keep finding myself back to your channel, so I sub'd! Great mix of content and very informative. Scratchin' my head as to how your only at 68K subs. Let's see that SILVER TH-cam plate!!
Hopefully your able to find the one 🔥 if you've got any questions when looking around or after you snag one feel free to ask 🙌 also appreciate the support 🙏
Hey mate
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. Just purchased a 2016 sti and was thinking to first purchase the cobb accessport 3 and an intake system. Should I do the cobb accessport, air oil separator and invidia r400 cat back
exhaust to start with? Does the air intake change the intake sound or performance at all? Thanks for your help.
Scott
All good starting mods to do 🔥😁 the intake with the tune will add a little performance and sound 🙏
Is there any kits to get rid of the clutch delay valve? Like a different master or slave cylinder I can get?
Which headlights are those?
Subispeed V1 euro 🙏
IMO screw the Perrin shifter stop. My shifter kept getting caught on the corner since it is boxier and I Nope’d out so fast. Cobb’s matches the OEM curve on the stock shifter stop for 5/6/R
Never and an issue with the perrin on my old WRX But good to know 🔥
Tanner, what year STI would you recommend owning?
Do you need a pro tune after installing a down pipe and does the cob access port do the justice for a down pipe instal
if you go catless you definitely need a protune or an etune. you would probably be fine with a catted downpipe. my best advice stay away from cobb OTS tunes. stage 1 93 tune blew my wrx motor. just got it back the other day fully built stage 2 block now :)
Exactly what Tyler said 🙏
@@Raven420 Stage 1 93 tune blew your wrx motor, was it totally stock? I just got the AP and am totally stock running the OTS 91 map (high altitude so there is no 93) and don't want to blow my motor!
JiBenJiBe yes it blew my motor. it’s kinda hit or miss with them. some people get lucky but i didn’t. ALSO don’t launch the car on a stock clutch with the launch control on the cobb accessport, be very careful with what you decide to do because the dealer wouldn’t cover my motor because it was tuned.
JiBenJiBe also yes, i was all stock
I love your channel man, super useful advice of course but just the way you put the videos together and the knowledge and depth is incredible. You're easily my go-to Subaru video guy haha.. thanks for the awesome content, I find myself just watching videos I have no business watching because im not even on that mod yet, but get sucked in regardless hahahaha. Great channel and will forever recommend your videos. Thanks for helping me add onto my 16' the boomba ss is super smooth... all the thumbs up.
Appreciate the support my friend and glaf the hear your enjoying thr boomba! Solid shifter set up 🔥😁