2022 Subaru WRX Review at 4,000 Miles: ETS Cold Air Intake, Extreme Cat Back Exhaust, Top Mount IC
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Big thanks to @tommykentner at TK Autoworks and @ExtremeTurboSystems with the help on my 2022 Subaru WRX Premium! Go subscribe to his channel for more Subaru and GTR (R32, R33, R34, and R35) content.
For the Oil Change, we used:
AMSOIL Boosted Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
(Next Time): AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
(We Used FA24 Blue) Genuine Subaru 15208AA15A Oil Filter
(OEM Black): Genuine Subaru 15208AA170 Oil Filter
Current 2022 Subaru WRX Mods:
TITAN7 T-S5 COBB EDITION 18" X 9.5" CYBER GOLD WHEELS
Yokohama ADVAN A052 Size 265/40r18 (All 4 Corners)
EXTREME TURBO SYSTEMS COLD AIR INTAKE
EXTREME TURBO SYSTEMS TOP MOUNT INTERCOOOLER
Perrin Pitch Stop
EXTREME TURBO SYSTEMS CAT BACK EXHAUST - no resonator - no muffler
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My brother just bought one. It's quite impressive compared to my 2003 STI (STI JDM conversion). Handles well, I like the 1" lift, and I prefer this engine . It seems to have impressive capabilities. Brakes are the first upgrade then skid plates. But then we prefer our Subarus with a lift, 16" wheels, and AT tires for dirt and rally.
I wanna build a vb , but have to get rid off my to cars c63 amg 507 and porsche safari , the safari I took it overlandit etc.. but my family won't fit in it and the benz it's just one expensive honk of a brick literly costs 4k a year to drive lol
Good luck with putting 16's on this car. Wish I could for Canadian winter and ice. I feel Subaru let us down on the wheel options.
But I really LOVE my VB
@@user-rm5ww5hx9y why would I need luck? It fits due to the small calipers.
@@Holtenstein My Subaru dealer told me you can't put 16 inch wheels on the VB. They won't clear the base model's brakes.
That's what he said.
@@user-rm5ww5hx9y Well, I assume they are ignorate. The brembo STI brakes require you to need a 17" rim for clearance. As far as off-road goes ( where WRX dominate) more tire is better. A 15" rim with a rally tie is. preferred.
At first other WRX subies didn’t wave back at me while driving the VB. Now it’s happening a lot more often than not.
Yeah I’ve also had less of them tryna “race” cuz people are seeing Prime squeeze a good bit of power out of these new FA24 motors with JB4 and Cobb
spot on... the difference when I drive the VB vs my bugeye wagon or hawkeye is crazy but I think people are coming around.
Bruh, ive got a obxt in VB and it like..... well its not a wrx on the outside so im going to wave.
I would flip them off lmao
No one waves at me and there's a ton of wrx in Colorado. Don't even bother anymore
imagine owning a car designed for rally and not wanting ground clearance
Exactly
@@WIDEBODYNATION I think the only VB I could tolerate aesthetically is the new bespoke NBR Challenge wide body. That seems to overcome the fugly rear for me for the most part. The stock VB just looks so Frankenstein with that huge rear bumper cover hanging off the rear with the slender body. If Subaru intended to make the rear look like a rally car, then do the same the rest of the body!
growing up is realizing really low cars suck 90% of the time
I highly recommend you tint your windows to reduce glare, provide heat rejection, and preserve your internal with UV protection! If you need any recommendations, I’d be happy to help!
Yes, need tint ASAP
Cobb has the subaru community completely brainwashed into thinking every time you touch the car you need a tune. I just recently bought my 1st subaru (2022BRZ) and it absolutely amazes me how little much of the online community knows. I have been building\modding\tuning cars for decades and I can tell you these cars are not much different than any other modern vehicle. The ECU is way smarter than people seem to think. I currently have full exhaust with header, intake and run an E85 tune on a completely stock tune. The car LOVES it and is completely fine. Its been on a dyno multiple times. Its making more power and has a very safe AFR. I do plan on tuning at some point, but it makes sense to do all the bolt ons 1st. Dont listen to all the fan boys. Most of them have sucked down too much vape juice and have no clue how a car works.
According to every dynotuner out there, the ETS is the WORST intake to get without a tune as even with the MAF sleeve, it is just too big and WILL run super lean. Perrin #1 for no tune, AEM #2 for no tune and #1 for with tune up to about 350awhp. ETS #1 for tune above 350AWHP. It is the best for performance in mind, but the worst to not get a tune. 100%, you put an AP on it and it will read lean as hell. That being said, it probably wont be an issue so long as you arent going nuts. the fuel adjustments from the computer can only go so far.
Just bought a magnetite gray TR roughly 4K under MSRP. I ordered the STI short shifter and ground effects in cherry blossom red, should go well with the brembo brakes and add a needed pop of color. Torn on a wing versus trunk spoiler; I'm focused on effect over aethestics and the STI engineers designed the VB without a wing. If a company can prove a wing works with it i might get one in the future when the car is track ready. I have Tomei ti type D, AMS TMIC, AMS CAI, Fortune 500 coilovers, Perrin charge pipe, and am currently shopping for turbo back piping; all will go on with a dyno session and tune at Felix Performance after 5K miles. I want to make sure the car isnt a lemon before i turn it into a race car. Will save up for an STI transmission swap to install in 4-5 years...or pay for repairs out of warranty 😂. Final form focus is 450/450 with second set of wheels and tires for regular track runs. Whole thing gives me a hobby and community for post military retirement life so I dont find myself back in treatment or worse.
I traded my 2020 sti for the VB. The car is much different now that it's on subarus global platform. The powerband is smooth and pulls all the way through. The suspension is much better drives nicer. I have the sti short throw in , and it is just a nice car now. Yeah the transmission is the same in the VA , but this car is faster than an STI and gets the same or better track time. There are videos out there
You keep telling yourself that buddy.
@@sean_nguyen lol ok. It's true you obviously haven't driven one. Vb smokes the STI. Buddy
@@illyack5593 Sure it does. You mean off the lot? Yeah I didn’t think so.
@@illyack5593 I’m sure that car handles the way it looks too. And what was that about the brakes in this video? But hey, nice downgrade on your part.
@@sean_nguyen You are correct about the brakes. But that is the only thing. VB is a beast. I love watching the videos of the VB smoking the STI.
I test drove the snot out of one before I realized these vehicles need to be broken in by the owner (I’m so very sorry to the person who buys it), even with the summer tires on I was able to drive in snow and on ice, admittedly slower than with some blizzak tires, but even in the 4 inches of snow on this little side road that was not plowed we did not get stuck, we were crawling along slinging snow and inching forward with the car in 2nd gear and the revs around 3k-3.5k. The car handles great, feels powerful enough to daily. My only issue was the seats on the premium in cloth are not comfortable, in the 30 minutes I was in the car I could tell they need to be replaced. The shifter was okay but it felt like it was getting hung up on the gates between gears, I assume the STi short throw shifter would cure that at least. If I could I would steal the Recaro’s from the GT trim.
I’m definitely wanting the seats from the Top Trim
I’m with you on the ground clearance especially because the cars a rally bred beast
Seems like most people love slamming Subarus to the ground for some reason
I have two phones for "reasons"
Good thing you clarified 😆
Is it me or those wheels look genuinely good? It makes it look wide and with the high of the car it gives an off-road look to it for some reason. Just my weird opinion lol
I agree!
I’ve enjoyed mine so far, just wish my dealer could fix the windshield popping/creaking sound in cold weather. It does it when warm out but gets progressively worse in cold weather where it sounds like it’s going to crack.
My 2020 did that in both Vegas and Colorado. During the hottest and coldest months. Always sounded like the glass was gunna shatter. Traded for a 23 white wrx premium and haven’t heard a single creek yet xD. It’ll happen I know it will it’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru xD
Subaru finally agreed to replace my windshield under warranty. Once it cools off here in Texas, we’ll see if it fixed it.
Got one in the driveway that just hit 700 miles. When I hit 1k I'm changing oil (Penzoil Ultra P) and slapping on a Wix filter (look them up) and sending it.
sounds like a plan! check that oil during that first 1000 mile change for any particulate (metal or rubber)
My 2011 Sti cold air intake and cat back no tune at 110k. The air intake noted no tune needed. Granted I treat that car like a normal car I don’t run it out.
If you didn't void your warranty with mods, could your oil/ oil pan issue be covered under warranty? Just asking as someone new to wrx and looking to get one and keep it boring/stock as a reliable daily.
That’s the big issue currently. Subaru hasn’t made it clear for the 2022 WRX yet and most dealerships don’t know about it yet either (shocking right…?). Should it be warrantied, Yes. Will it be…. Who knows… Subaru might be relying on cars lasting long enough to get out of the warranty coverage
The gold on white looks so good... I have bronze on my white Outback and I love it. Good choice dude!!!
Thanks! Im actually running the black Enkeis on it now cuz I sold the S209 with the gold titans on it.
What are those wheels bro drop a link if you can or tell me where to find the link plz
Cobb titan 7 TS-5
Here’s the problem. You drop the oil pan. How do you know you put too much or too little sealant on it? You could end up with the same potential problem or oil leaks.
We just did it today. And you’re completely right. It’s a very frustrating situation and you’ll see it’s even worse than we though cuz it’s not just from the pan….
@@WIDEBODYNATION I got all this anxiety now.. I just got my 22WRX in Early November.. I sure hope I don’t run into oil starvation issues in the future.. btw did u buy the extended warranty with ur wrx?? great video tho bro keep up the good work
@@estebanramos4659 I did and I’m probably going to cancel it. Don’t plan on keeping mine any lingering than few years and not doing any performance mods besides exhaust. Just needed a fun car to drive at MSRP during this crazy times
did you guys confirm presence of sealant in the pickup?
I have about 2000 miles on mine, stock and love it so far, good to hear that there maybe an oil pan seal issue, but I like it, only thing I hate was that the tires that came with it were summers and not all seasons, I live near Canada and would have figured they would have with the weather but whatever. I'm glad you mentioned that the catback exhaust and the intake not making much a performance difference so I'll put them off till I have a house. Will most likely wait until the 36000 mile mark before modding, I'll probably do ARP headstuds and look at transmission upgrades before I do any tuning.
sounds like a good plan. Curious to see how these transmissions hold up with Prime and others tuning around 400/400 wheel Hp/tq level these days
@WIDEBODY NATION I'm in the same boat, from my understanding, the transmission is nearly identical to the previous generation except for a gearing change (feel free to correct me) in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. To a more aggressive gearing to make up a better pairing in the torque band not seen in the FA20's in the lower end. I'm also curious as to everyone with the mention that ethanol mixed gases have produced better power returns. Just a question for whoever maybe able to answer this but I have been running 0% ethanol premium 91 (known as recreational gas) that we have up here, as the only other option is 87 at 15%, will this become a problem or will I be okay.
I look forward to your build and future builds as well as what insight you guys find on reliability issues or wins down the road! Cheers!
I’m Canada it still comes with summer tires. But we don’t care because most people run winters anyways so it’s a good move on Subaru’s part.
You can change your contrast and brightness of screen and it helps a lot. Plus.. window tint.
Yup it’s window tinted now but the screen is still reflective
I'm considering buying one
I had an evo yrs ago and was sad to see subaru nerfed the wrx the brakes being the largest concern
Would like to know of the knuckles would still allow for swapping old sti parts on tho
Also would a last gen sti be worth the cost of a new wrx in your opinion
There are more companies coming out with brake upgrade support. I believe paragon brakes just came out with the correct size rotors for no-adapter fitment with the STI 6 piston swap.
Last gen STIs are great too! I got the 22wrx for a daily and for R/D on the new platform
@@WIDEBODYNATION there are fixes to improve steering feel. There are levels that one can go between stock and to closer to the feel of an STi.
So, did you have someone (or yourself) take the oil pan off, check the pickup filter and reseal it?
If so, what sort of shoptime was involved?
I got mine. I bought my parts to make it look aggressive from AeroFlowDynamics. I also bought the FUKIN TUNED. It’s a device to make your throttle respond quick.
Painting the fender trim makes a huge difference
Depends on the color and look you’re going for
I love the color scheme and the rims.
Thanks!
Did you get the armrest extension?
I thought it was just mine @ power cord glitching! It is a pain in the @$$, I agree 100%. As far as the glare I keep my screen on “car info”…just my preference.
give me some advice about wrx 2022 : limited price + tax and fee = 43k , apr 3.9% ( 72 months ) . If you think about it later, please give me advice and know more about the price you bought + APR % so I can compare.
My premium was $33,400 + $1000 for lifetime warranty from the dealership. My PMT is around 500/mo at 3.9 APR.
If you can get MSRP or Lower, it’s a good deal. Also, 3.9% for 72 months is pretty good
Thanks pro.
I will try 😀
Looks great
Thanks!
So if anyone watches this. No JB4 junk piggy back ECU. Get a Cobb and a dyno tune. Night and day difference. And yes the dealer can tell if you have had a JB4 connected if you blow it up. Piggy back ecus are always junk. Motec if you mean business. Also noted if you plan on running more than 400ftlbs, then you need to stop and get an STI transmission.
I'm almost at 9k on my 22wrx. 15% tint. No glare issues on the screen or any connection issues with the cord, or blue tooth. I have to use the cord for navigation though since I have the premium.
you lucked out
I'd like to see some options for improving the brakes. Also- I'm looking for an easy to install oil catch can specific to the '22 and there's not much out there yet. I hope the big players of the WRX world are working on such a thing.
Few guys have put on those$200+ pads on and claim its a vast improvement.
Chris below has a good comment and I’ve also seen a few big shops attempt to make STI an STI conversion a few months ago but that was more R&D status, not mass production availability. (IAG)
Mishimoto makes one, I bought it and its nice
@@tear728 is it specific to the '22? They put out two notices they were working on one several months ago but I have not seen it listed yet. I'll look them up again latter. 🤞
@@jedwin4816 yep I literally own it. Its really nice, no need to cut tubes. Just doesn't have a dipstick, only complaint
I just bought a 2023 wrx premium three weeks ago and the mark up on my car was like ten grand. I see a lot of videos where guys are saying that they only paid 34,or 36 grand for one. I guess in Ohio they cost more. 😢😢
Put the sleeve in the ETS. I am stock, and it lowered my AFR by about .8 on average
Lowered it meaning it got richer?
@@WIDEBODYNATION Yes. I have seen 9.5AFR on full throttle. But on average its 11.
Performance wise is the base model the same as to top of the line? I know the better models have a different tranny but I want the 6 speed anyway. Hp wise they are the same?
Same HP and TQ just a manual vs the CVT (called the SPT Subaru Performance Transmission now)
Question how come you are running these performance mods without a tune, ETS has come out and said that what they said prior that no tune was needed is not true anymore or so I've read.
We are running the JB4 custom map currently
I own a 2023 WRX tuned invadia exhaust intact cobb acc and dyno tuned makes 270 atw great car soon I'll send it to the moon your car looks great Aussie Aussie Aussie oioioi
I'm going in for my 2nd oil change at 11,000 miles should I tell them to check the oil pickup or would it better to fix later
Depends on who’s changing the oil, how long you plan to keep the car, and how soon (if at all) Subaru will honor the repair or check.
I tried snaking one of those tiny flex-cameras with a light up the drain plug hole when I changed the oil last month. Really couldn't see any ozzing sealant by doing that. Maybe I just have a crappy camera- IDK.
Update on the dealership trying to handle the problem they say its to much labor work for them to do at the moment and and say it's not covered under warranty unless there is an active current driving problem or issue with the car and that unless subaru does a recall they can't do anything and I'll have to pay for the service
What offset do you have on those wheels? And what size wheel spacers if you have them? Do you have stock alignment?
The Titan 7s are 18x9.5 +38 I believe. They’re the Cobb edition on their website. I run 17x9 RPF1s currently
What impact do exhaust, intake and tuning have on fuel economy? Does it improve? Get worse? By how much?
You can tune for better fuel economy, which I’ve noticed with the JB4. I average 25 city, 28 highway.
@@WIDEBODYNATION What is your horsepower/torque with that tune?
This is a great video! Hope the ETS intake goes well with the car. I am just worrying too much and haven`t put my ETS intake on mine.
We love the ETS Intake! BEST Mod so far by a long shot
Have the etc CAI on my VB. Love it sounds cool, seemed to have more power right away. I also have the ets axle back. Going to be finishing that off with the next month or so.
Subaru has a new TSB that addresses the Apple carplay infotainment crashing constantly and the general lag. It’s not available over wifi yet, but it’s available at the dealer so you can take it to them to update it and stop the lag/crashes.
Hm I wonder if my dealer actually knows about this
What the offset on your wheels?? Didn’t catch it in the video.
18" x 9.5" 5x114.3 ET40
I am also 4k in. Car to me is still great. What I hate now is that by 3,500 miles the driver seat squeaks on by bumps and acceleration. Does it happen to you as well.
Haven’t noticed many squeaks but I have the ETS extreme exhaust and the Intake. I suppose I may have some creeks with all the plastic and complication
@@WIDEBODYNATION lmao so def hard to tell. Enjoy the videos keepcitnup
@@franklynlopez7326 they made the VB too refined such that you can notice the squeaks. Put an UEL on it so the rumble overcomes the plastic crap. For me the WRX is not a daily, highway, comfort vehicle. It should be modded to hell and back, in rally form, loud a.f., etc..
I get legacy outback SUS with these new wrx. I like it
it seems Subaru owners cry about everything.
oil filter😭
cat back no tune😭
intercooler no tune😭
you have to have the EXACT mods for a ots😭
are these cars really that fragile?
Outta curiosity, how tall are you?
6,4
Wow you have a lot of ceiling fans outside 😃
do you really need 5 fans under that little car port? lol
Yeah a little odd I know. It was like that when we bought the house
Where did you get your wheels? I absolutely love them.
Cobb Titan7 edition on the Cobbtuning website
You’re probably the only wrx owner on the internet that isn’t a bluehaired liberal 😂
Do people flat foot crank these every cold start ?
I don’t really know what that means
@@WIDEBODYNATION you said it in your video. After an oil change, you flat foot crank it to get oil through the system. Auto models you depress brake and accelerator and hit the start button and itll do a like low voltage start up crank cycle to get oil going to where it needs to be
Not during every cold start, just the first start after an oil change to prime the system. This really only applies to Subaru’s with a top mounted oil filter.
You do aerodynamic testing in that wind tunnel?
Yup
I run winter tires all year around lol
Cool! I wish I went all season with the RPF1s
Where are the Brembos? I’m not seeing hardly any of these cars on the road in my state. Personally I wish the interior was nicer it looks so cheap in person especially for the almost $5k price increase.
Brembos dont come on the current 2022-23 WRX
Are those titan 7s
Yeah the gold wheels are
Why does this man have 5 ceiling fans in that tiny car port?! I’m calling the police
Please do
How are you using Apple Carplay without a connection, I don't see a usb connection while you're driving
I have a usb cord
I've never owned a Subaru before but this new WRX really grabbed my attention. I don't see the rav4 reference that I hear in most videos and actually like the fenders.
Rav 4 fender arches look exactly the same
The rear grabbed my attention in a very bad way that unfortunately do not think can be fixed without radical surgery. I have tried to get over it, and I can not. Viewed one at the dealer in July when I brought my Forester in for service. Sorry I think I will need to go for the Type R instead. This tail end is just way too ugly to tolerate. I see them on the road and wince.
The only solution I can envision is lopping off that ~3 inches of steel overhang under the bumper cover and then redesigning the cover to not protrude so much like a diaper. Also the NBR Challenge wide body looks fabulous if building a 500 HP vehicle.
Let check that oil Pick up tube!
Oh boy. Can of worms…
@@WIDEBODYNATION half can or whole can 🤣😅😂
you got 5 fans on a Netless carport.
Odd, yes
I just don’t get it. Why put $1,000’s of 💩 on this car if you’re not going to tune it? Why not just buy a faster car with more power. I won’t be modding mine, I like warranty too much.
Clean man
what's the rim model and... price? thx.
Cobb gold TS5 18x9.5 they’re around $2500
So you found a lot in your oil pan??? 😢
Youll see in tomorrow's video
or you can check my IG
How can i take your opinions serious when you have vortex generators with no spoiler 🧐🤔
It came on the car from Subaru 🤡
Cobb Tuner and some E30 then 400hp to the wheels!
Pretty much! We’re doing the JB4 first to change it up
@@WIDEBODYNATION nobody is really doing good content with tuning on the VB. All they do is some random dyno pull and that’s it. 👎
How do you know the car isn't "acting up" if you have no AP or JB4? This is a waste of money. And ppl like this guy are the reason why these cars get a bad name and I will never buy a second hand subaru. These cars are very fickle but if you take care of them and maintain them properly using the correct materials they will last. Mine is 400whp fbo stock turbo and block for over 2 years now 95,000 miles no issues. Has not been stock since 20k. All my friends who have blown there's up have had this mentality and had to learn the hard way. Find a reputable tuner. Who knows the FA platform (NOT THE EJ) and follow their advice.
The car has a JB4
What? I love my 23 wrx ts...
The VB is decent it just has lots of little issues subaru should’ve quality controlled
A lot of VB bois heated lol 😂 sorry but the big brakes on the STI is better and most guys that buy a STI build them such as myself rocking a 2019 Sti 6466 with a closed deck block 640whp sorry but the STi is better sorry If you bought the wrong car I’ll walk any VB 😂. Now if you’re talking about a daily then yes the VB would be a better option than the STI but the STI is more for racing, the driving experience is raw compared to the VB and yes I driven one ☝️
No one disagrees with that whole paragraph. Everyone knows that an STI with 6466 will walk any current VB. Built motor and rotated? Duh. No one thinks the brakes on the VB are great either. I’ve constantly complained about the brake fade. I have a FBO S209, so I know the differences
i had an old lady throw
her slipper at me
True
It has a better power and than the VA Subaru WRX. Not the 2002 that thing faster than both of these combined
Question did u rub with the 265 wide when they was on the s209
Yes in the rear when going over bumps at speed.
Haha my 19 STI head unit crashes all the time when running CarPlay. Tried different cables and updated the firmware x4 times no dice
Yeah Subaru infotainment is just poor quality. Pretty disappointed honeslty (my 2019 S209 has similar issues)
Does this do anything else other then just complain about his car the whole time? Lmao
Mods, installs, driving, finance…. So yes. Idk why everyone thinks it’s not ok to criticize multi billion dollar car companies
wheel gap. man this is a rally car not 402m drag racer
i dont mind the wheel gap but every else seems to
Still got my tuned MY15 WRX. Still drives like new not getting rid of it because it's too reliable and the new WRX looks terrible unfortunately.
Don’t care, I’m buying the GT
Sounds good!
Bro. Only Neckbeards care about TPS
Interesting perspective
@@WIDEBODYNATION lol I am old school, we always use regular gauges and check frequently
Sweet civic.
Thanks!
Sadly Subaru has lost there way. I get it, the new 22 wrx is faster or whatever. But Subarus have never really been known for speed.
It was the look and the Subaru rumble. Which no longer exist.
Hate to say it since I’ve always been a Subaru fan since 2002 but I’m switching over to the Corolla GR
It's there - just gotta get rid of the restrictive mufflers. Even with stock exhaust, on a cold start, there's a burble.
This FA24 is just so much better. Dont write it off.
You can get the rumble with UEL headers, along with the reliability tradeoffs.
That's a lot of fan...
To even compare this car to an STI is such a slap in the face to the STI community, this car has poor brakes, poor all around looks, it looks like a lowered sedan version of the Crosstrek, Subaru really let people down by producing a car that has only 3HP more than the FA20, I'm so thankful I got a 2021 because with a simple tune it improved the overall drivability of the car that everyone seems to complain about. Sorry to sound harsh but I've followed these cars since 2002 with the Bugeye and this by far the worst Generation for these cars.
Lol I can compare it to STIs since I’ve owned 3 including the S209 currently. Have you driven a VB WRX?
Yes, it drives like all the rest, The transmission is the same TY75 6 speed which can't hold anything over 350whp without blowing, The engine being a 2.4 liter is very capable of getting 300 stock, Why Subaru never did that and give the WRX a decent power bump from the factory being they didn’t have plans for a new STI is beyond me. For the top of the line GT trim which is as much as a Limited STI was to be only offered in an automatic is really a big blow to Subaru enthusiasts, Just a very disappointing generation with pricing, option trims and looks
@@brandonpetrilla1731 you obviously haven’t driven a VB 😂😂😂
@@xtrekrex You obviously can't read, as my above^^^ reply states I have already driven one.
@@brandonpetrilla1731 I read everything. Doesn’t seem like you haven’t driven the new model. The new model drives much different than the outgoing model. You’d had to have driven the new one first to realize this.
It’s hideous
Lol I enjoy it
@@WIDEBODYNATION It’s just the giant black plastic piece on the rear bumper that throws me off.
I like it
I don’t wave at anything lmao
Dude, it's nearly impossible to shock yourself by touching the battery..... not hating just throwing that out there! I'm enjoying the content! 👍
Yeah was just a joke honestly
@@WIDEBODYNATION I'm just never surprised anymore 🤣