How Much Did It Cost To Build the 450 WHP Subaru STI?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Well the time has come to make the video that hurts my wallet, Total cost of what I spend on the 2005 Subaru WRX STi to get her back up and running and making some sauce!
Keep in mind when going through this video that there is more than one way to build a car, and this is how I chose to do this one. Overall I really Don't think it was that bad compared to some other builds I have done. It definitely helped that I already had some parts laying around from older builds that I could use on this one!
Regardless I wouldn't have it any other way with this build, still has a long way to go but this is a good start to kick off the restoration of this STI. Always remember, save the Blob!
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I love how your passionate about subarus and building it up while showing us all how to do it with not just a great attitude But with quality work
Trying to help show what all goes into this 🙏😁
i love how you emphasize how it isn't cheap to build these cars. it definitely takes dedication and a fairly large wallet to get 400whp
I try to be as upfront as I can with the cost on these, Def cheaper options for power out there but something about Subarus that I love
$10k for 450whp.. must be a Subaru.. and it's the story of our lives lol.
Also, just reseal the headlights to save some money.
For some reason it keeps me coming back 😉😈
That’s also 10k without counting labor and half the cost of parts hah. Or the tune or suspension
Or the drill press haha
Honestly really really appreciate your content! Getting kind of bored of the tj hunt, Evan shanks, Dustin Williams etc vids just a good ol blob eye action does it for me 😎
Glad I can share! The blob eye had been a fun one to build. While the motor is healthy it is still surprising me with little issues here and there 😅
Yeah I only watch Smeedia for Subie content 🔥💯
Check out baderbuilt he’s working on a 7 sec sti plus lots of other good suby builds on there
It makes me sick watching all these cats saying "check out my new super car" like every week. I mean I still watch it but... Hahah, not hating or anything. Maybe a bit jealous though!
I hear that, can't stand any of the ones you listed, well I guess Shanks is a good dude but I don't really dig his content. I'm an east coast kinda guy, Tommyfyeah, Jimmy Oakes, some LZ & Ricer Miata sprinkled in. If you know these channels, you might see a connection. But yeah Smeedia brings some good knowledge to the forefront for sure.
All you need is some spacer rings for them speakers man. Had to get some for mine, at Best Buy. Awesome build, sounds amazing
Ordered some last night 😁 they make chassis specific ones for thr GD Chassis 😁
Got mine for my 02 bug eye fit like a glove after that
Such a good build! Thanks for sharing it all with us every step of the way.
For sure! Much more to come! 😁😁
I like how you covered little details of the mods done on the blob eye. Where other youtuber's will just tell you there total build cost and wont go into detail. I love the vids man! I'm exited for what is to come for the 17 sti.
Thank you and trying to cover it all to give thr best real world example of how much this costs to do 🙏😁
Great video and transparency about the cost. I recently had a shop rebuild my ‘13 STI Hatch after I heated up my crankshaft at a track day. I spent about $14K. Now my rebuild is as reliable but not as fast; I’m at 350 WHP, but this just gives an idea of my parts and added labor cost. No regrets: that power increase is absolutely noticeable from stock! But since the build is strong enough to hold more power, maybe I’ll upgrade the Turbo and Fuel in the future. Not everyone has the ability to pull an engine out of a Subaru but you do help an average guy like me understand and try some small things on my own: At least you saved on the labor! Thanks, again and please keep building and sharing!
Always more to come and glaf I can share! Totally don't blame you either, it takes so much time to knock these builds, sounds like you've got a solid set up though for some future potential power 🔥
Love that your showing that the older subarus are definitely better then the newer models. Great build and definitely looks solid and reliable
I actually prefer my 05 STI compared to my 17, but diffrent strokes for diffrent folks 🙏
I have an 07 wrx . Would love to get a blob eye one day. But yea not a big fan of the newer models
$12,850 including coilovers and fuel rails not bad at all!
🥳🥳🥳
Don’t even own a wrx yet (saving up for one💪🏻)..... but I’ll definitely be coming back to this channel to get all my info on modding and care💯
Eyyy appreciate the support and good luck on your search 🔥
So glad I found your channel. Kid grew up, dad got a real car, getting back into the game after about 10 years removed. Starting with 2021 WRX STI Limited.
Eyyy congrats on the car my man! Always open to questions if you've got em 🙏
Be proud of this quality build. Reflect on where you started compared to now! Great job
For sure and extremely happy with the build 😁 just got some tires ordered so we can properly enjoy the car 😁
But mannnn, when you start it up and hear it purring, worth every penny!!! Shout out to small dog 🐕!!
Oh yesss, sounds so smooth! Small dog 🐕🙌😁
The transparency is much appreciated my dude. Your a real one no doubt 👌
Always honest and upfront about the costs 🙌
Have you considered building blocks for subs? I’m def entering that next giveaway for the ej block but would you build short blocks or assembled long blocks for people? Watching your builds in car
You’re definitely a very trustable source
Got shortblocks offered on the website for people to order if they want one 😁
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@@Smeedia I will definitely keep in mind, you offer any warranty year(s) or miles? I love how in depth you go on what you do and how smooth your cars run
Spent 26k on my recent build, brand new closed deck block and every single part in the engine is the best on the market. Running low boost right now to let the engine break in but made 510whp at 25psi and revs to 8000rpm but should be good for at least 700hp so I may look into nitrous or just upping the boost in the future. Only thinking about a 50-75 shot of nitrous to help lower temps because the higher the boost the higher the temps.
Meth is a good alternative as well! What turbo are you running?! Great numbers for low boost.
@@Smeedia Well I’m already running e85 only and the turbo I have won’t make 700hp which is why I’m thinking a little bit of nitrous would be best since alone it will just make decent power, lower combustion temps and even spool the turbo quicker. I went with the blouch dominator 5.0 xtr since my last build already had upgraded stock location parts and I’m running the grimmspeed tmic. I had the heads race ported, GSC beehive valve springs, +1mm valves, kelford high lift 282 cams, outfront ultra v3 block with weisco boostline rods, je 9.2:1 ultra forged pistons etc. it’s definitely a backwards way to go about it but I don’t want to have to rev the engine to 5000+ rpm before the turbo spools. Right not the turbo hits full boost at 4600 rpm and I’m hoping with nitrous in the future it will spool even sooner. I went for more response and reliability to make the car more useful for a wider verity of applications not just drag racing.
Keep me posted on the full send tune! Definitely interested to see how she does 🔥
Quite the intense project. You were actually the first car project I followed from start to finish on youtube before. Very impressed and excited to see what comes next.
Thank you and this has definitely been an interesting build with the amount of pushvack I got from thr car. Glad that its starting to come together now 🙏
Appreciate the support as well 😁
Remember when you first bought the car and I said that the car was lucky to have been bought by you. This is what I meant. Looks sooooo good in that engine bay
#SaveTheBlobEye! Cannot wait to keep it going with the blob 😁
So rad, it must feel so much better to drive after all the hard work you put in. It’s one thing to drive a car after spending over 10 grand to a shop as I have done before on my old 98 2.5rs to 02 wrx engine swap with upgrades. But to do the work yourself and drive it must feel awesome!!! Congrats brother!!! Probably gonna pay someone to do work on my 2014 sti hatch after watching your vid, cuz I ain’t got yo skills lol!!!
Only one way to develop them skills 🙌 lol font blame you, alot of thisnid super time consuming and can be annoying at times. But definitely enjoying the satisfaction from the car now 😁
Much Respect!!!
Still unsure why people think speed is dollar store money in 2021. Boggles my mind.
Happy to see the progress regardless. Gives me much appreciated inspiration.
Glad I can share my friend 🙏
Worth looking into speaker baffles, super cheap online, dont add weight, give a tiny bit better low freq response but best of all protect the backs from water and grime, huge plus for us frameless window guys.
Gling to check that out and might snag some 🙌😁
They make spacers for the front speakers so you can fit the deeper ones. I 3D printed mine and it worked perfectly.
Got some ordered for $20 that should make them fit now 😁
Great video with great info and advise. I’m going with a good all around cruiser this time around. Mostly focusing on brakes, suspension, and cosmetics with a little more power later. Keep up the great videos and helpful hints. Can’t wait for the next episode!
I need to focus on suspension next, but nothing wrong with that 🙌 appreciate the support Kyle 😁
Thanks for this kind of videos! Keep up with the great content! More of the 05 sti to come hopefully!
Lots more! 😁😁😁
Pro tip. Pop open your key fob and bend the metal tabs up. Saves you needing a new fob. Did the same thing on my old 05 sti
I'll have to give that a try tomorrow 🔥🙏
Great to see the numbers and the parts list. Thanks Tanner!
Anytime my friend! 😁😁😁
My sti needs so much work and sometime I just Cbf but watching this build keeps me motivated
I know the feels, they need some love at times 🙌
I love that you comment and care so much about your followers. Much love my guy
Everyone else's time is just as important as mine so I try to not let any comments go un-read 😁
I'm in the process of installing a EJ207 Short block from the 05 STI's into my GC8 WRX still running the Ej20g heads, I'm exited to see how much power and reliability the standard 05 STI Block can handle, I mean they are forged internals from factory
Keep me posted! Seen some good numbers come from the 207s!
@@Smeedia Our dynos will read lower than the US so don't expect anything crazy
The key fob on my 11 Sti wasnt working like yours too. I took it apart and just cleaned it up. And now it works everytime.
Going to try that today 🔥
Great job, made me regret not buying one of these years ago. Even though it’s a daily you have to take it to a track at least once after all that work.
Oh it will definitely be going to the track here soon 😁
Dude. You're the truth, your channel is the best WRX/STI content I've ever watched. You deserve Moe UTube Dolla Dolla Bills Y'all. Keep the videos coming, you definitely have a growing audience.
More to come my friend and greatly appreciate the support! 😁
@@Smeedia I'm Active Duty myself so seeing a Vet kill it makes proud my Dude.
you are missing the plastic cup from factory for the front speakers. That Black engine bay is so SICK. Love it.
What does said plastic cup do? 👀😅
@@Smeedia sorry for late response they are speaker buckets that screw into the door then you mount the speaker to them my blobeye had them and i removed them because best buy screwed them up. bot for me to use them i have to do some modding in the future.
Beautiful project taner. Its crazy that you were able to turn that blob around so quick. I can totally relate to the deepness of your wallet. It never ends lol.
Never ending but wouldent trade it for the world 🙏😁
Quality build. No corners cut. All love.
Thank you 🙏😁
I guess I know what I’ll be using my student loans on
Lol full send 😅
Covid refund last year paid for half of my kids 2013 wrx with a stage 2 STI build with 5k on the new engine.
🤔😂🤣
Glad to see the blob eye is finally treating you the way you’ve been treating her
She's starting to come around, still have some issues to address but is progress 😁😁
Still having issues with my GR but that’s a whole different issue
Whats popin with the GR?!
@@Smeedia coolant issue still, everything checks out okay, issue I’m having is dime size bubbles in the coolant reservoir tank after a burp of the coolant system. Not sure if bubbles could still relate to air in the system or if it’s exhaust combustion gases and head gasket time
Haven't don't a compression test yet?
Not bad a bad price at all. Awesome build. Wish thats all I had invested in my 05 STI 🤣. No matter what it's worth every penny. Thanks for keeping an old Subie rolling 👍👍👍👍
Gotta keep the older models on the road 😁
@@Smeedia Absolutely. They are my favorite 🏁🏁
I would love to see a video of different kinds of turbos (what kinds what’s best for what etc.)
Can make that happen 🔥😁
Awesome dude. Crazy experience but made some memorable content lol! If any bad experience would happen, you'd be the best guy to figure it out.
But seriously, you're the best subaru TH-camr out there by FAR. Hope to meet you IRL sometime if you ever come to MN or I somehow end up in your city.
One way or another we will akways figure it out and fix it 🙏😁
Congrats Man! I been following for a hot minute and it's great to see the progress!
I own a '16 wrx (va), I'm just here because of Subaru and trying to pick up on the knowledge you share!
Always appreciate the support and open to questions if you ever have them! 😁🙏
@@Smeedia I followed you on the Gram. I am "Extraslow_wrx", i'll shoot my questions there if you don't mind.
The key fob problem is too relatable lol
Frrr though
Going to fiddle with this one to see if I can fix it at all
Would be good to change the current FOB to the new one
Curious if they could sync one up 🤔😁
@@Smeedia Looks like you can only do the flip-out FOB key.
The way this build came out makes me super excited for the 17’ STI 👀👀
The 17 is going to be NUTS 😈
How much did you pay for the car itself. Man these 2005 subarus still look amazing. Keep the scoop as its subarus best hood scoop ever made
Got this one for about 14K 🥳
I love the intro of your video, super cool. Love seeing your channel grow. :)
Sam 🙌🙌🙌 appreciate the support friend! Hope work is chill today!
@@Smeedia Work = boring. & Anytime man!(:
Sounds right if you don't want your engine to blow up build it right I spend 8G and only got 300whp but is reliable I know it won't blow up. Looks great sow excited 😀
We want that reliability as much as well can 🙌😁
Back when I sold car audio that level of Pioneer speakers was my go-to for people that didn't want to spend a ton, good quality/price ratio. Their headunits are usually fire though. By the way, most likely all you need is a spacer ring to get those fitting and clearing the windows.
Alpine was always my go-to for people that put a bit more emphasis on the quality and didn't mind paying more. I didn't like the design of their headunits as much but the quality was there. Kenwood's like the Pepsi to Pioneer's Coke fyi.
Ordered the spacer last night 😁 currently using a Sony head unit so hopefully the pair should work well with each other 😁
@@Smeedia They'll work fine together, though I'm not a fan of Sony's car stuff, they dont treat it with the same respect as their other channels.
Hopefully couple years I can sell my STI for a v8. 4 door for now until my kids are older.
Ehatcha looking at getting into later? 🔥👀
Brings nothing but smiles though... and the occasional headache 😂 i love this car 🔥
It's always full of surprises 😅😅😅
The front speaker too deep but you still can fit it no problem...
There is speaker base spacer/riser to solve just that depth issue
Ordered a spacer last night 😁😁
When I bought my 05 legacy GT wagon. The guy had recipets for 90% of all build parts it is almost 14k not including what I have put on the car and call its at 17k after only 3 months owning it But I have to say I really love my legacy its a STI in wagon form.
We also have an 05 LGT! needs a short block but it's getting thr one from my 05 STI. Great undercover cars 🔥
You need to buy spacers to put in bigger speakers. You can put 6.5 in front but buy those then you can install. Look on eBay
Ordered a set last night from IA performance, should fit with thr new ones 😅😁
So clean, that's an amazing car to daily drive. It's making want to change plans on my 02 wrx wagon. I was thinking about a fully built motor and rotated setup. But if I could make around 400 whp with roughly the same setup you have, I think that might be a better route to go.
You definitely could and that would be an awesome wagon! Don't see too many of them out anymore
Looking forward to all the suspension mods!
Can't wait to get them on 🙌😁
Ah I was almost right! Guessed 18k 😂 I’m glad it worked out for you Tanner she’s gorgeous 😭❤️
Thank you my friend! 🙏😁
We got 3 and a half feet of snow this weekend so keep pumping out content so I have something to watch k thanks 😂😅
More on the way 😅🔥🙌
@@Smeedia so if I want to get a type RA short block should I trust import image racing or is that something that I should go directly to Subaru about? I want to basically build a new long block for my ‘11 wrx for 400whp without having it down for months since it runs and drives perfectly right now 😅
You can buy from them, I would suggest Flstiron tuning, they sell the RA blocks for about $1800. 😁
@@Smeedia thank you so much! Would have never thought of them!
Whoa nice work on the intro my guy👌 this content is LIT.
Eyyyy, thanks Omi 😁😁😁
Now I wish you could come down here and test drive my car... Similar project with different parts/brands and similar specs too! Very excited for this EG33 build too.
Would be awesome to be able to check it out! 😁
@@Smeedia I'll send you the specs once she's out of the tune shop :)
I love this build 🔥
Eyyyy, thanks my man! 😁😁😁
Awesome dude, the BlobEye isn’t a turd, no mistress is perfect but she’s a looker and runner and she has a sic black dress and gold in the right places, she’ll be lots of fun, fun always comes at a cost, but she’s worth it, thanks for the vid, ya covered all the parts and pricing to a tee thanks dude ya literally read my mind the other day 🤙
She’s turned out great dude, congrats and she’s def a keeper 🤘
ya need new tires as well, Toyo, Nitto’s, Yoko’s 🤞🤙
Just need those tires and she's ready to hit some back roads! Oh and a couple more problems to fix 😅🙏
I need to go get that killer B reservoir/washer fluid tank! Looks so clean, hopefully fits my forester
As long as it's the same style as the OE impreza one it should 😁
@@Smeedia its a 98 forester gt, but has a big washer bottle mounted in the same location as where the killer b bottle is mounted.
Awesome break-down this is really going to be useful for a lot of people looking to so a similar build. What are your thoughts on blocking off the hood scoop once you go front-mount? I hear a lot of different things regarding the air pressure flow over/ through the FMIC.
When I did it on my 2017 STI I did see a decrease in my IATs, kind of want to delete the scoop off of my 05 but I high key like the style lol
@@Smeedia My sentiments as well
Damn… thinking about building the bottom end on my bugeye… my friend said it’s about maxed so we turn it down a touch but honestly not bad 350whp. 22psi pump 92. 👌 many difference boost is coming in around 3.8k instead of 4.1k and 60% duty cycle with 1200 fic injectors
Build itttt 😈😈😈
@@Smeedia wife’s about really to kill me haha but we will just pricing it all out atm
My friends cousins mothers step son made 600whp on an STI for $5000.00 😉. I love “that kid” :). Really not to bad of a price you built it for.
Get out 🤣🤣🤣
Overall the total I spent was much lower than I thought 🙌
I got the black TGV housings on your suggestion. Handy to have when I go to flex fuel.
Very much so and can't go wrong with it!
Dude, tanner! Don't return those speakers. Run spacers, like 1/2"-1". That's what I have in my subies and I'm running thick Hertz components
Ordered the spacers from IA performance 😁
The weather was super odd on Monday. Coming from a Tacoma boy lmao.
Such awesome and honest content bro 🤘🏼
Appreciate man and local too! 🔥🙌
Subaru made under the seat subwoofers for these too, if you want to keep it OEM. Also, you could add the cost of the company 23 tools to the cost as well. Most people probably would only buy those for this build. Oh, and it's probably cheaper and more reliable to swap in a JDM K20 haha
Lol your not wrong 😅and definitely can add thr tool cost in. I left it out because I know I'll use them again in the future
@@Smeedia I know you will!
Awesome build!! I totally agree Subaru's cost money to build! I haven't done engine work yet but just cosmetics for the wrx has cost me a lot of money. My family thinks I'm nuts...lol
It's okay mine also think I'm nuts 😅🙏
finally got to watch this @smeedia thanks for the info dude. gonna start saving up mad for alot of these components. :D
Just remember it won't happen overnight but keep at it! 😁😁
@@Smeedia of course not me and my good buddy are starting to film the evo 9 series now!!!! Stay tuned to see the first video haven’t made one in a long time but the weather is good so we’re going for it!!!!! ❤️
Yesss link it to me know its uploaded!
@@Smeedia here is the link you asked for !!! th-cam.com/video/PIATJwis1ww/w-d-xo.html
Mammoth Job. Mahoosive respect for getting it so far over the line even tho ya must have a fair ol dent in your bank balance. Here’s hoping it gives yee years of fun worry free spirited driving pleasure. It sure does look the part!
Been on the Ramen diet the past few months 😅 jk but wouldent have changed a thing and definitely happy with the build. Just got some proper tires ordered so we can enjoy the car 😁
Dope!! KEIN on mounts and blast plate though!! But I’m on 11 WRX. We would be great friends, love ya Smeedia!!
I have Kein mounts for my EG33! 😁😁😁
Thanks for the info 🙏🏼 I’m going to buy a type RA tomorrow for my 09 STI.
Definitely a good engine! Flat iron tuning has them fir sale for around $1800
@@Smeedia my local dealer has them for 2200, I’m going tomorrow to buy it.
Ur right there not cheap. Rounded car indeed. U could just get speaker adapters. Space them out. I have some. Easy to use.
Ordered some from IA performance 😁😁😁
Right on. I actually have some for the front and back just waiting for new speakers. Makes it easy 😊
Gee ur more adhd than me n I got it bad, just chill out a bit man.. watching in Australia 😊
Hey quick question for Smeedia or anybody else, does an 05 stock WRX (not STI) have the STI top mount intercooler? Love the vids man!
Diffrent intercooler for the WRX and STi, the WRX one is smaller. But they mount up almost the same. 🙏😁
Beautiful car🤩, jus some better tires and a set of rims with some coilovers and you'll be wanting to drive all day💯, it's a great setup for your current power
Just got tires ordered today 😁😁😁
so glad its all done
looks great
Thank you Kumo! 😁😁😁
Congrats man! Amazing I spent only half on my 07 JDM Forester STI. But yeah it has no 450whp
Still jelly of that forester 🔥
@@Smeedia we can trade haha.
Speakers are fine make a spacers for it..most after market speakers need them
Ordered the IA performance spacer/adapter 😁🙏
Subarus are like rotaries, you pay to play, but if you make that investment you'll definitely have something that's unique. You build them to your spec because they can do everything very well.
Totally agree, they're not like most cars and there's multiple factors as to why I love these cars so much
ironic cause my keyfob is being an ass as well
also thanks for listing your parts since mine is stock and I'd like to make some improvements overall.
Glad I could share and they key fobs get annoying AF when they're old lol
Love the build and the videos super good man! What did you do for the battery and battery hold down?
It's a grimmspeed mount for a 2015+ that I riveted down to the frame with an Odyssey PC 🔥😁
That is some crispy AF intro b-roll. 👌
Bent intake valves were on which side? I'm thinking maybe you didn't mess up that intake cam gear, maybe it was screwed from the start and that's why those valves were bent.
Drivers side 🙏 the messed up cam gear was passanger side. Pretty sure that one was all me 😅
You said grimmspeed downpipe and greedy exhaust wasn’t what you wanted, if you had to choose to replace these what would you have picked?
Cobb downpipe and prob an ETS catback would be my go to choice 🙏
@@Smeedia how is the ETS compared to the tomei?
Dude sounds like he's done most of the labor work himself. just imagine how much larger this is if you have a shop do it for you.
Everything but decking and cutting valve seats 🙏
I’m really really really excited to see what it makes on e85 😋
Send those rods right to the moon 😅🚀
Not bad in the end, hell I feel bad just buying my tomie exhaust this morning
Solid exhaust choice though 🔥 all said and done it's not crazy bad, I've spent much more on other cars for less power 😅
@@Smeedia compleatly agree, and so have I but as long as it brings smiles im happy
Not sure if you have access or know someone with a 3d printer but on Thingiverse there's spacers that I printed for deeper speakers 👍
Great video,I've learned so much over the past few weeks.
I need to buy a small one, they're relatively affordable. 🙌 glad I've been able to share as well! 😁😁
@@Smeedia make sure you take build volume into account! Ender series might be of interest
Question: What turbo would you push on 1050x&rails , 340lh pump,Tomie ELH,TBE? Fp blue? Green? Red? I'd like to hit 400whp
Thanks again!
With cobb sf, FMIC
FB Blue or 1.5XTR 🙌😁
すごい、very nice build man been a while since I watched your videos, just got back to building my legacy again
Whats up with the legacy? 😁
Its 4k to 6k to replace engine even if the labor is free. Driving a sti is priceless. I prefer driving my sti over my 03 cobra
I have an 05 that I bought with all these mods already installed. Why is the intake manifold black and not red? Mine is black too.
I powder coated mine black, I'm guessing the prior owner of yours did the same 🙏
Thank you!
I have a 2020 STi but need a new daily and i’m looking into the blobeyes but so much that around my area are all in horrible condition 😩😩
They are all dying, it's going to be very hard to find a reasonably priced one in good condition 😖
I hope my hawkeye also has a type ra short block too. I’ll never know not pulling the motor out anytime soon haha
Check the engine casting # if it's 705/706 it's a good chance
Seeing your blobeye is making it really hard to decide between a 05 or a 13 hatchback STI🙃
Ooooooooh both are good choices but thr 05 has my vote 👀🤫
@@Smeedia so the 05s that I’m looking at is already built, one is 580whp at low boost, the other one is about 420 at low boost lol. Also I have about 25-30k to get an STI
If you snag a modified or built one make sure to get a build sheet and all info that goes with them
@@Smeedia I can send you the one I’m looking at in Instagram. The build is absolutely insane, and from the looks of it he has all the paperwork. I’d honestly love your opinion on what I should do and stuff if I do get a built STI
I'll try and take a peek in a bit, what's your IG name 🔥
best public service announcement i've seen on youtube. As a Sti owner i can confirm. If you want to buy a fast straight-line car get one evo.
Facts, subarus are not cheap to build to go fast 🙏
Well, Evos are stupid expensive these days. Most are around the 25-35k range. A clean GD STI will run you around the 10-20k range depending on the condition. So when you factor in the differences in pricing, the STI truly is a solid deal. The extra money can be used to build a monster of a machine. Seriously a lot of car for the money and a great bang for your buck 🤙
Subribed for a nice 05 sti
lol. I'm here cringing on spending $3320 on Cobb Stage 1 plus on my 2020 STI tomorrow. Great vid, I'll need to get a beater when I get sick of Stage 1 plus.
Your just going down the rabbit hole 😉 enjoy the install on the stage 1 kit!