This STI Is Why Clean Old Subaru WRX STIs are Expensive....

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  • @lordpiglet3613
    @lordpiglet3613 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Been watching from the beginning of this 07 STI build and it’s so nice seeing it this close to being done 🔥🔥

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Hyped to get this thing to 100% and just enjoy it 🔥

  • @SoggyRaspberry
    @SoggyRaspberry 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The STI wing makes the rear end look so good though...at least now you can include yourself in my two biggest gapplebees fears, wingless Evos, and Wingles GDs.
    Saying that though I will be buying an STI wing ASAP

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I avoid wingless evos like the plague 😂

  • @justinf7674
    @justinf7674 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Yep, light works. You're good.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, was struggling to do that alone 😩😂

  • @masonh2538
    @masonh2538 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Next time tie a piece of wire or string to the old one before you pull it through

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Tbh that’s actually really smart idea 😅

    • @FastLaneFastLane-ti4re
      @FastLaneFastLane-ti4re 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a snake reeling tool to save time. 2005-2009 Have the bad wiring issue too thin and snap.

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I made a really nice trunk set-up for my Honda Civic. It was all warped and moldy when I got it.
    So I used
    - 1/4in think plyboard.
    - Cut out the proper outline and cut that out.
    - Coat all sides in rhino-liner.
    - If vehicle has spare there, easy to make cutout for the hand nut.
    - I even added hinges to the side flaps to have quick easy access underneat.
    - Top looks factory since it's been carpeted.
    - Durable as all get-up

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can make some nice set up’s that way, but I’m a whore for the OEM stuff if I can get it 😅

    • @alexanderdavis5332
      @alexanderdavis5332 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used snap together tongue and groove flooring for the house 😅

    • @josephmatuszak3855
      @josephmatuszak3855 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexanderdavis5332 I used real wood for my floors in my house.

  • @CarimboHanky
    @CarimboHanky 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    4:05 what?! that wing is what make subie subie!
    i admit wingless looks cool but the wing and the rumble is a combo i simply love

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I’m a simp for the wingless look lmao

    • @justinf7674
      @justinf7674 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Actually, while we're on the topic, looking for a low profile lip spoiler or mini duck bill for my 02. Can't seem to find anything.

    • @CompressorSurge
      @CompressorSurge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@justinf7674Like the smaller limited wing?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@justinf7674+1 for a limited wing. Off the 07s

    • @TsunamiDragonEX
      @TsunamiDragonEX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      People who prefer the wingless look, are the same people who buy a Microsoft Zune over an iPod for whatever reason. They just want to be different 👀
      "ahh it looks so classy without a wing", no...not really man lol

  • @soup2ru433
    @soup2ru433 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Little Red light is front an aftermarket alarm. It's the armed led that blinks. That's can't be factory, I've never seen a bugeye with the red light. Unless it's done weird Japan thing.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I might try to wire that to my blinking light 😅

  • @ravenknightyoshida7400
    @ravenknightyoshida7400 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    bring that 07 back to full life and enjoy. she looking good each time the vids come.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The little stuff finally starting to make it look proper again 👌

  • @stefanvanbraam4378
    @stefanvanbraam4378 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the Hawkeye with the wing. Just iconic. Love the how ya snaked the wire through the spoiler at the first try. You got the subie force going!!! Great video, as always

  • @igreyfox9793
    @igreyfox9793 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I kinda like the look of the regular STI wing, and while wingless does like unique I feel like too much would be missing from there. If it were up to me, i'd probably add a Duckbill or the WRX deck spoiler. Great Upload btw!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The do luck spoilers look 🤌🤌🤌 if I do go wingless I want the duckbill style

    • @imoffendedthatyouareoffended
      @imoffendedthatyouareoffended 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      On my 2020 I had a hightail duckbill and while I enjoyed it, I ended up going with a noble sti wing on my 2023. Love the wing more haha. Really miss the duckbill tho.

  • @CompressorSurge
    @CompressorSurge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Facts. I go back and forth about selling my 05. I just hit 100k and I know I’ll never find another if I sell it. Loving the GD content

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don’t sell ittttt, I hardcore regret selling mine 😢

    • @Alex-wb2yw
      @Alex-wb2yw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same with my 06, it also just hit 100k. I thought about selling it for a bit, but I love to drive it and I know id regret it. Its worth the same as I pad for it 8 years ago with under 50k miles.

    • @CompressorSurge
      @CompressorSurge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alex-wb2yw yeah it’s wild. What have you done to yours?

    • @ahwayzcool4630
      @ahwayzcool4630 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here. I have an 06 sti. Been going back and forth for years about selling it. Car has 132k on it but it still looks clean. If sell it I know later on I'll end up regretting it.

    • @CompressorSurge
      @CompressorSurge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ahwayzcool4630 Same. I’m debating on getting a mk5 Supra 🤷‍♂️

  • @jggraphx
    @jggraphx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I’m roughly new to the channel! Just finishing up all the Subaru hatchback content. I really enjoyed the video five things to know before buying a Subaru… so I took the plunge and just purchased a 2008 full stock, widebody Subaru Wrx STI hatchback $13k 88,000 original miles I will be the second owner. really enjoying the car. I will be keeping it stock. I just purchased wheels and coil overs.. I really learned a lot these past few weeks about this car and off this channel!.. keep up the great work man I’m really enjoying the content! 😀👍

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Congratulations on the car 🥳🥳solid choice too!!!! Always here if you got any questions! I may not see some older comments but I try to keep up with the current ones 🫡

    • @jggraphx
      @jggraphx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SmeediaThank you! I’m really enjoying the car. But I do have one question…. What upgrades should I do for a daily driver?. Not performance or anything, just to make the motor healthy or keep it healthy. I’m okay with a fully stock STI motor.. I guess just your basic upgrades to the motor

  • @Cmfrs503
    @Cmfrs503 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sti looks so good, nice work, clicked the thumbs 👍 before I even started watching

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Eyyyyy, appreciate you 🫡

  • @LiquidCipher
    @LiquidCipher 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love watching this 07 build. I have an 04 Sti with 200k on it thats been a lawn ornament for a few years Im debating on bringing back to life. Something can't really make me part with it, and they really are fun cars when they're running well.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bring it baaaaaaaack 😩 the 04s are getting harder to find

  • @Owl-ge9jl
    @Owl-ge9jl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    it's a good feeling to save a car from the brink of a pick n pull

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good feeling but my wallet hurts from it 😂

    • @Owl-ge9jl
      @Owl-ge9jl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Smeedia Lol I'm doing the same thing, I feel ya

  • @omialmanza1900
    @omialmanza1900 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Had several instances when I almost bought a blobeye. Should have😅. The interiors are classic looking now.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s never too late 😩

  • @DaMurphMurph
    @DaMurphMurph 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Binging the Subaru content while my VA WRX is in the shop getting a new clutch and goodies on it.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which clutch you end up going with?! 🙌

    • @DaMurphMurph
      @DaMurphMurph 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia ACT HD Street! Bought their Superlite flywheel to pair with it. Should be around 350whp on 93 after the tune. Factory MGT2259S with billet wheels, Intake, Turboback Exhaust, etc. Full bolt ons except still factory TMIC. Thinking about getting an ETS FMIC with a 3” Core. Should be plenty for me, it’s just my daily driver so I don’t beat on it or drive it hard.

  • @DGMWRX87
    @DGMWRX87 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This may be my favorite build yet because I am planning to do something similar (with much less experience and know how.) I love the ‘17, but this is so relatable. Always great videos, keep ‘em coming!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The 07 is one to stay so expect a lot more with this one coming up 🥳

    • @DGMWRX87
      @DGMWRX87 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also I’m a fan of wingless, but if you are keeping the wing for now can you at least lose those Perrin stabilizers? 😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DGMWRX87maybe, I kinda low key like em? 😅

  • @Shillmehowtolive
    @Shillmehowtolive 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got a ‘04 WRX Java black pearl, 113k miles, runs amazing. Just has hail damage and needs a center diff.

  • @adomicgamingspace8959
    @adomicgamingspace8959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been watching this channel for a while. I have bought myself a 2003 blobeye wrx that someone made to look like an sti. Here in the uk and i am working my way through the many many issues it has, it is currently in many pieces even though it is my only car. I understand the pain on how do you not just fix the small issues it just bugs me

  • @acidmike3535
    @acidmike3535 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wingless trunk with the sti limited spoiler would look sick

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The wingless set up is 🤌

  • @bradgreen987
    @bradgreen987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I cry every time I see this car; toasted mine years ago. But I smile on a quality refresh. Now you could sell it for $$$!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gotta save the Gds 🫡

  • @Hakiri27
    @Hakiri27 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Man i love the GD content

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      GD top tier 🚀

  • @zenlife889
    @zenlife889 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching this build makes me miss the 04' STI I used to own a few years ago. Motor lost compression after a year of ownership and I just didn't have the funds to put anymore money in it.
    I do plan to buy another GD to build properly but it'll be a few years yet.

  • @bchickens
    @bchickens 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I still have my original 02 wrx. Love it and the fact that I only owned it I guess is super rare.

  • @t1bmxfbm
    @t1bmxfbm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wingless on the 02-07 trunks are dope as fuck. the way the trunk line pops up with the lights, subtle, but glorious in design.

  • @squeezinse1
    @squeezinse1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still have my 06 STi that I bought brand new in Feb 2006. I was 26 years old. I've managed to keep it clean and STOCK for real, never modified. I get the itch to modify it sometimes then just realize how much I enjoy it as is. I cringe at having to replace it someday due to a bad accident or theft. You are right though, almost 20 years old and even taking care of it I still deal with little stupid things like the factory steering wheel just not looking as good anymore and finding a factory replacement is impossible. I wanted to fix the rear clunk, just never have and factory replacement struts alone are north of $600 a piece...what?! Anyways, love the channel and keep up the GD stuff. Always like hearing about where you find your replacement parts.

  • @chasestoddard6984
    @chasestoddard6984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the first time irl I saw and heard a h6 straight piped, sounds wild 😮‍💨 can even imagine what urs would sound like In Person

  • @justagame4939
    @justagame4939 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That fresh cut though, looking good brother 🫶🏾

  • @DavidCarrington-jr7ur
    @DavidCarrington-jr7ur 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have A 2003 STI and I agree parts are getting expensive for these old girls and I'm always looking for the odd bits and bobs.
    Your making a really nice job of your Hawk eye.. lovely car 😊

  • @mattmacomber5806
    @mattmacomber5806 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A6 an 06sti owner . I really appreciate the cool build.

  • @bk3540
    @bk3540 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tanner, you need to get the carbon trunk now and black the roof! SO NICE!

  • @BushidoPhoto
    @BushidoPhoto 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Permatex PTFE liquid is your friend to stop oil leaks even on -AN lines. FYI.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good to know 👀

  • @GR_Papi
    @GR_Papi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ❤ I’m forever loving my clean A$$ 07 crystal gray metallic ❤ I seen Hagerty online say only 4578 STI 07’s where sent and i 1 of the 382 CGM with sliver BBS sent to America 😍

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤌🤌🤌🤌 keep em clean!

    • @GR_Papi
      @GR_Papi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia most definitely 💯

    • @CompressorSurge
      @CompressorSurge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never sell 😂

  • @specc5859
    @specc5859 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My 2005 Spec C didn’t come with no trunk carpet from the dealer. So I made a Legacy trunk carpet and I made it fit. It’s better I think.
    Okinawa, Japan

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ima look into doing that 😅

  • @elsicario7359
    @elsicario7359 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    one of the best looking subaru ever made 😍

  • @sproutpits
    @sproutpits 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know this sounds unbelievable, but I have a 2002 WRX that I bought new, and I've never had a single bulb go out. I replaced some of the tail lights with LEDs at one point, and I replaced the headlights because they got dim. Other than that, every bulb is OE, and they all work. Even the fog lights have survived.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Quality bulbs right there 😅 how many miles are on it?!

    • @sproutpits
      @sproutpits 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia I'll hit 175K this coming week

  • @paulmarsdensr1095
    @paulmarsdensr1095 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It lights up. Oh yeahhhh.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for letting me know Paul 😅

    • @paulmarsdensr1095
      @paulmarsdensr1095 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Smeedia No problem. I got Bluebaru #2 back from Irvine Subaru yesterday. My front and rear catalytic converters failed internally. All covered by Subaru. I'm still in the STI club. Subies forever, a great video brother. All of the subies are looking mint.

  • @PocketDrummer
    @PocketDrummer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a really clean '05 STI until I moved to Seattle. Then I got hit twice, had the door destroyed when someone broke into it, and someone else started scratching my car every day at work for no reason. I still have to fix all of the damage, but now it'll never be the way it was short of painting the entire thing. It's especially frustrating that none of this was the fault of my own.

  • @RobFeher
    @RobFeher 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You make great content! Keep up the great work. Just VF52 swapped my 08 WRX. Runs great. Trying to find someone who does pro tunes near me lol.

  • @CruelUnknown
    @CruelUnknown 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I definitely want one of these in the driveway beside my VB one day...

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Worth ittttt 👌👌👌

  • @soup2ru433
    @soup2ru433 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Heat the aluminum up with a torch first. It'll let the weld penetrate better

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve tried that before and I can’t get it any better. I can do pipe to pipe okay, but that flange I just cannot get at all to weld nicely

    • @gregb8153
      @gregb8153 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia No offence you need to practice way more before put your welded parts on your cars, your cars deserve it!!! edit: or bite the bullet and pay a pro

  • @OoPINBALLoO
    @OoPINBALLoO 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the build man, I don't think I'll ever get rid of my UGM one

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      UGM is THEE best color out there

  • @carlosVillasenor-s6e
    @carlosVillasenor-s6e 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    02/03 wrx driver side wiper arm to eliminate windshield wind sounds as you driving 55mph+

  • @terra_fpv1677
    @terra_fpv1677 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aaaaaye🤘 I’ve been doing pulls past the shop everyday around 6pm🤣

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ima keep my ear out 😂

  • @StreetsBuiltRacing
    @StreetsBuiltRacing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should consider getting a go fast bits blow off valve for one of your projects. It’s a small frame but 52mm of valve. Best one out there for its size.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’ve used em before and they always leaked from the seals 👀

  • @chiiimo
    @chiiimo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The GD brings me back to my highschool days 😍 lovin these vids.
    Btw looking sharp tanner! I love the scruff 🤗

  • @ruttspeed
    @ruttspeed 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big thick cable tie around one exhaust hanger helps pull it away from the diff

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I might have some metal ones 👀

  • @markgeletzke6328
    @markgeletzke6328 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You might want to invest in a smoke machine that will find the tiniest leaks without the use of compressed ir..Works great for vacuum leaks, ehaust etc and around $200/$250.

  • @micahgunnell
    @micahgunnell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching your videos is making me want an older STi…probably won’t happen as I am a ‘19 owner with more projects than time though! I would love to see you get an old GC8 eventually…

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have an old GM6 sitting in another unit 😅

    • @micahgunnell
      @micahgunnell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia ooohhh even better! Can’t wait to see that build! 👍😊

  • @johnlexus1
    @johnlexus1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I think it’s the owners, they throw all their money at mods and neglect all the upkeep. My Sti is stock and cost a fortune to restomod.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      100%, and I don’t blame em. For most people they don’t care too much to fix the broken things and just want the mods to

  • @austinjohnston6857
    @austinjohnston6857 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3rd brake light works 👍

  • @Smashwa
    @Smashwa 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When you asked if the brake light worked, I said "Yes" out loud.. My wife thinks I'm going crazy! 🤣

    • @Andrew_kiwi_AF
      @Andrew_kiwi_AF 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did the same 😂😂

  • @Air_Perez
    @Air_Perez 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the hawk eye

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely one of my favorite generations. This one’s getting there 🎉

  • @Crazy8ts
    @Crazy8ts 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A good original GD clean title 1-2 owners are hard to find. 18-25g's. Plenty of rebuilt title 3+ owner 140,000+ miles daily driver examples for 15g's. 8-15 will get you a roller or runner but damaged engine or needed extensive body work

  • @ahwayzcool4630
    @ahwayzcool4630 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I still have my 06 sti. I've been wanting to sell it over the past years, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Every time I drive the car, I get compliments on how clean it looks. I kept the exterior and wheels all stock. There are some interior stuff I have to get replaced. Some of the panels where I rest my arm are discolored. Some panels around the radio the color is worn out. Floor mat is worn out where my shoe heals rest. Little things like that. Car makes 500whp on E and 400 on 93. Fully build block and heads. I've been thinking about getting power increased up to maybe 700 or 800 in the future. Don't know if it's worth doing or not. I don't really race the car like I use to when I was younger. It's just my fun car I sometimes take out for a drive now.

  • @muggzymurda420
    @muggzymurda420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How dare you not have 50+ yrs of welding experience lol. Youre killin it dude keep it up. Whhhoooooooo!

  • @MiguelFlores-ig7wd
    @MiguelFlores-ig7wd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man that thing is starting to look real nice. I just got into the trucking industry and have been wanting a sti since highschool now that I’m finally gonna be in a position to get one Im definitely gonna get one preferably a 07 but I’ll see what comes along. I would love it to if I could get a built motor from josh aswell not to sure what the plan is but I think I should complete the first step first and get the car before I make a whole plan. Also love to see another Washington TH-camr ! Always get hyped when I see one let alone one with some fire ass content like yours I feel like you guys are a rare breed. I’m Located out in granger in between Yakima and tricities 🫡. There’s always a bunch of sti’s for sale out here so I’ll have to see what’s here when the time comes! Sick video man looking forward to the next video!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ryyyy I know where you’re at! I’ve seen a handful of decent deals pop up down there for some blown up ones that are fairly cheap. Good amount of 05-07s. Hopefully you can snag one soon and congrats on the new career Miguel! 🎉

    • @MiguelFlores-ig7wd
      @MiguelFlores-ig7wd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia yesssir there is definitely some deals down here, appreciate it man thank you🙏 !

  • @seanroy3241
    @seanroy3241 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loving the GD content as an owner of multiple GDs myself. But still can't help but be a little anxious about what the next car on the chopping block is. I really hope it's not the RS2.5

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can assure you the RS is on the safe side of the chopping

    • @seanroy3241
      @seanroy3241 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fanttastic news. Can't wait for the build@@Smeedia

  • @Jaserx
    @Jaserx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    541 Motorsports for the win! I bought my 06 from Spencer (the owner)

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They got some good stuff for sale 🎉

  • @kevind_53
    @kevind_53 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every details matter and details are not cheap.
    One step at a time 🚀🌛
    Have a nice week end 🚗💥💨🔥

  • @simplyogee
    @simplyogee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're such a beast with subarus

  • @danpark3514
    @danpark3514 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been enjoying the Hawkeye series. Ever get a P0442 (small evap leak)? It’s like chasing a ghost. I’ve got a new filler cap, replaced evap solenoids under the hood and lines. Didn’t work! Wasn’t cheap! I’m about to replace the gaskets on the fuel pump tank seal and fuel tank sending unit. Next might be the valve at the carbon canister. Thoughts?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gaskets, then check around the charcoal canister for leaks 🫡

  • @Sneakyyy.
    @Sneakyyy. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My bugeye doesnt have that little red light, its just the parking lights, never seen that, might be for the older subaru safety flashing thingy

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Interesting, I’ve never seen that either 😅

  • @Jdm2005sti
    @Jdm2005sti 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the videos and also a proud owner of gd sti oem jdm+ build. The cost for them and parts are going up.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Man speaks facts, good OE stuff is $$$

  • @da9pauly
    @da9pauly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good progress I really love the Hawkeye!!!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She getting there 🥳

  • @ricardosantiago4938
    @ricardosantiago4938 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video this is what I'm dealing with on my 03 bug eye, Atwell as 2 misfires to where the engine won't turn over changed everything plugs, coil packs valve cover gaskets I'm down to exhaust valves and guids...grrrr

  • @fishua5564
    @fishua5564 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should turn the little red light into a secret button that does something

  • @markjohnson3737
    @markjohnson3737 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been chasing a P0171 on my freshly rebuilt hybrid EJ25 for 4 months. Fixed all the small leaks, still throwing the code. Starting to think it’s the base map.

  • @Locallybuiltauto
    @Locallybuiltauto 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think I'm gonna cop a new Imprezzy RS cuz of your channel making me wanna switch from honda to suwubu

  • @freedomfarms5960
    @freedomfarms5960 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fixed so many little things on my fxt. I get what your saying

  • @LarsonPetty
    @LarsonPetty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    With the number of forced induction cars you usually are under and modifying, have you given any thought to one of the vaccum leak detection tools? The unit I've got is the commercial grade SmokePro that burns mineral oil(baby oil) and has a connection for an air compressor that pushes the smoke through the entire intake tract at less than 10psi. It will literally find a pin hole and look like a little steam train's stack venting at every leak. It saved my sanity when first getting into turboed cars. I think they are down to around $600 now, less than half what i paid when they first hit the market.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve debated it, but that little $6 pressure tester had not failed me yet for finding leaks. The smoke tester would make visually seeing it easier. But the bubbles don’t lie either lol

  • @boosTiMon
    @boosTiMon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Subarus are like old dogs that tug on the heartstrings. You just gotta take care of them. 🐶🐶🚙🚙

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is too true 😅😢

    • @FastLaneFastLane-ti4re
      @FastLaneFastLane-ti4re 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The one thing I hate is having to buy special tools. The one thing I love is that they're built like legos.

  • @CMAC-_-74
    @CMAC-_-74 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you could paint the by pass vaulve where you weldered so it hides it a bit

  • @alexanderdavis5332
    @alexanderdavis5332 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man that weld looks sooo……much better than what I can do! #truth 😅

  • @s277garage6
    @s277garage6 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ngl ive never seen the hype in older wrx chassis when the gr chassis is newer and similarly priced
    I bet my opinion will change once i drive one lol

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When you drive a modified one I promise that’ll change. I sold my first STI (08) for an 07 years ago. There’s something about the Gds 🤌

    • @LarsonPetty
      @LarsonPetty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I had to characterize the older Subies, I would say that they feel much more "raw" or "unrefined", but in a good way. With the older cars, the driver mod becomes way more important, especially on highly modified examples , sometimes pushing more than double the OEM power levels. In the older cars, absent are most of the electronics and features that will make you look like a hero, whereas the older ones will tell on you every time.

  • @jbarone96
    @jbarone96 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 05 Sti entire trunk was missing as well smfh..clean hawkeye!!

  • @skippylegrandgourou2069
    @skippylegrandgourou2069 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IMHO the JDM Subarus are the best, you have ej207, 300 hp legacy, twin turbo, tons of options and they are well maintained.

  • @LowMIsty
    @LowMIsty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So my engine blew in my 04 wrx java black pearl :( should I swap sti in it and build that or save for something else? I want a R32 gtst

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      IMO build the Subaru, coming from someone who’s owned a GTST it ain’t worth it.

    • @LowMIsty
      @LowMIsty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia Okay :] thank you for advice

  • @LothianValet
    @LothianValet 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loving it.
    Need to fix something thats broken. Im doing it bit by bit even thow the things breaking with wear and tear but getting there.
    But like you said why not just fit them as they brake

  • @Dr._Brian
    @Dr._Brian 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So, minus all the minor stuff that costs a fortune... what did the IAG long block run? Im considering dropping 11-12k but i can't seem to find the semi closed decks.. i do play in the dirt with mine so I'm not looking for a ridiculous amount of power. Probably in the 400 range..

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I only have IAG Heads, using a RA short block 🫡 tbh stock case rod+ piston motor sounds ideal for you

  • @HaoToRaze
    @HaoToRaze 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Recently purchased a 2006 STI myself and TBH I think I'm going to go wingless / CF DO LUCK trunk with this GD.
    I like the STI wing, But seeing the wing wiggle bothers me even if it is designed to flex.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      DO LUCK TRUNK IS THE MOVE!!!!! 😍

  • @matttimus
    @matttimus 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i'm a wingless boi too. have you considered doing a 2018+ steering rack swap? I would love to see it done and hear your thoughts

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’ve done it before in Gds and tbh it is not worth the haste to make em fit 😅

  • @Fackler91
    @Fackler91 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Clear tails would be sweet on this

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They came factory clear 😅

    • @Fackler91
      @Fackler91 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Smeedia I told you I'm a honda guy 😄 🤣 go back to them. I don't know shit about subarus, but enjoy your content

  • @Davorox1
    @Davorox1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn does the sti look mint.
    Running a lil late Chief. I was doing the front bumper camera install on the Saaaaab
    Also. Ordered new hosing for my washer reservoir. The leak was due to the old hoses crumbling apart 😅

  • @nushooz6731
    @nushooz6731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will be rockin a wingless soon i think they look cool but in two minds on adding that little lip spoiler they but on the A line ones.

  • @AlgerLapitan
    @AlgerLapitan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    15:40 "Every single GD chasis, the entire trunk goes missing somehow"
    I literally just bought an 05 sti and the entire trunk is missing 😆😭

  • @danielgalusha
    @danielgalusha 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:11/4:12. The wing is a cool. Wingless. Is Cleaner! Imo 💯😇🤷🏼‍♂️💪🔥🤘🤘

  • @DanielRodriguez-y6n
    @DanielRodriguez-y6n 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bought my 06 sti with 60k miles for 20k from a guy who desperately needed cash like 6 months ago passed every test with flying colors stock never modded its a beauty

  • @TheeHenley
    @TheeHenley 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hi tanner do you think its worth deleting the upper expansion tank on these car im currently going rotated with a g30-770 but wasnt sure how to delete the lines

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only delete the tank if you absolutely have to. It not a bad thing to keep if you can

    • @TheeHenley
      @TheeHenley 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smeedia what I was considering do you like the killer b v2 tank ? I watched your video on the hawk eye seems a pain to bleed the coolant with out it in these cars

  • @patrickgarvin2570
    @patrickgarvin2570 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    $400 for a third brake light!!!! Good lawd that's a lot of money!!! Everything is looking on the bright side with the lighting upgrades. What brand did you use for the reverse and taillight bulbs? In the meantime, just put some painters tape on the flares to get the haters off. 😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Diode dynamics for them 🫡 and right?! I ain’t paying $400 for a damn light 😂😂😂

    • @patrickgarvin2570
      @patrickgarvin2570 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Smeedia thanks for the info. I found a few legit wing lights for $150, that's still too much, jeebus...

  • @ColdTouge
    @ColdTouge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Tanner, I'm having an electrical issue with my 08 STI. Randomly my "door open" light came on while the car was in storage. I've checked all the door sensors including getting a new rear hatch sensor/lock mechanism at a junkyard. I simply can't figure it out, and haven't found much help online. Any ideas?

  • @ineedanasprin3172
    @ineedanasprin3172 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    also the reason you cant find a trunk carpet is cause the weather seals are buns and leak.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is facts 😂 dude I swear every GD has missing trunk pieces lmao

  • @TheSparticus3389
    @TheSparticus3389 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i have a mint 2018 sti limited with 17000 miles. What kind of value does it hold, where is the value going to be in 5 years?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tbh I don’t see Vas holding value long term. They made SO many of them 🥲

  • @westonmickey3890
    @westonmickey3890 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if Diode Dynamics makes a LED kit for the OEM third break light assembly...

  • @Telesko
    @Telesko 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I need to do this also because my tuner said I must have a boost leak. Does this fill the whole system or just stuff before the throttle body? Is this a dumb question? I don't know what Im doing haha
    Keep the wing forever! Keep the wing... keep the wing

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It will fill the charged area, the Tb will be open every so slightly but shouldn’t effect the pressurized area. If it’s leaking, it’ll show

  • @caseylewis9001
    @caseylewis9001 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yo Tanner, I need help trying to understand speed density I wrote down what you want said about the two wires do I just buy the sensor hook it all up Or do I need to change the tune? I don’t want to run maf sensor anymore.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’ll need a tune adjustment once you have it all set up 🫡

  • @Elle_J_D
    @Elle_J_D 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    okay so i've watched a video, downloaded another to watch, and will finish watching this. Im an hd fleet mechanic with an 07 impreza 2.5i. Hopefully you'll give me a straight answer cos i already trust the source. how much is involved in sti cloning it beyond the engine and transmission, will i be able to buy sti parts and put em on? e.g. redo the suspension with new control arms and coilovers and sway bars etc (probably going whiteline for most of that ngl) or is this more of a "build a chassis dolly" situation?

  • @jacobstephens8447
    @jacobstephens8447 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep the wing forever!

  • @MarkGonzalez-in3uv
    @MarkGonzalez-in3uv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2018 wrx sti and it runs good for 20 minutes and the starts to over heat even after I changed the thermostat with a OEM thermostat. The top hose going to the radiator is hot and the bottom hose is cold 🥶 any help will be appreciated