Hey man. I love your car. I saw the same video when u bought the car first, based on the amount of time you had this car, and then put a stage 2 on it. Did u have to wait to break the car in first or did u do directly, and if u did it directly is it safe, it won't overload the engine would it. I would love it if u answer my questions hope to hear from ya.
I did the proper break in to 1000 miles, did the MA Performance Stage 1 at 3500 miles and had issues. Got pro tuned at 4,000 on the dot and I’m sitting at 15k right now and it runs amazing. Deff skip the OTS tunes and save for the dyno even if you have zero bolt on’s
What a coincidence that you release this video today. The wife and I just test drove the 2019 STI yesterday. It has the same ECU tune, wheels and 3rd gear as the RA. I can tell you that the car looks better in person than in pictures. The car in ice silver metallic was love at first sight for us. We both got to drive it and could not be more impressed. Everything is spot on. It's a very quick car, the short shifter is perfection, it sounds great and the overall feel of the drive is one you won't soon forget. The one we drove was $41,700 which is a lot but I think you get a unique car that you can enjoy in all weather for years to come. I think owning a 2019 STI could be in our not so distant future, 2020 changes be damned. The 2019 has our hearts. Thanks go to the owner for letting you drive his car. Great video!
It is crazy how things work out! I really love Subaru STis! I wouldn't be surprised if I found my way back into one someday soon! Now you have me curious for what you decision will be for the future! Thanks for sharing your experience!
A Mustang Owner So, I recently bought a ‘19 STI in ice silver. I opted for the limited / wingless and have an RA spoiler en route. Today is about a month of ownership and i have put 900 miles on it. This all being said... every time i get in it i smile. When shopping, i spent about three months on research (i’m in the car industry and was able to test everything) the two cars i came down to were the STI and porsche 911 4s (i’m a huge fan of AWD) Because of the cost of work / ownership - i chose the STI. But honestly, it was the nurburgring time that sold me...
I love the 2019 Ice Silver STi. I think you get a lot for the money with that one. I was very tempted to buy one after my recent test drive but my MustangGT is so good I can't let it go! Drive safe and keep it clean!
This was my first new car...been wanting an STi since 2004 when I was a young Airman in the AF and couldn't afford it lol..I dated a girl with an 05 just to be able to drive her car lol. Hope that 19 is sitting in your driveway very soon!...but get the damn thing tuned!...even if its bone stock
Mikey did my stage 2 bolt on tune on my 08 Legacy GT (60k miles) in Chicago and then a retune with more fuel and bigger turbo etc etc the following year(75k miles). Just earlier this year he did an etune on e85 since I moved to Vegas. I must say he is the man! Currently 120k miles and Smooth sailing! Waiting to build my shortblock soon to turn it up as I want my DD to be 400whp. He is great to work with and I'm super happy with his genius skills with tuning!
The cleanness of the exterior of this STI has been my go to model for what I want mine to look like! Great video as always! I went ELH with my setup and I still get a nice rumble sound when I get on it AND a bit more hp with a lot more tourque :D
Like I said before I own a Golf R stage 2 but I really appreciate and love the STI Subaru stage 2. It is a awesome car time for Raiti to buy one and do a stage 2.
DRP and Mikey are the best!!! met him and he tuned my WRX when I was in Tampa. Great guy. Everyone at DRP are the best as well!! helped me with my wrx before getting tuned . Recommend them to anyone!!
Your statement at 10:29 is key. I have heard people talk about how disappointed they are to see the same powerplant ln the STi, save minor refinements, year after year. I cannot tell you how pleased I am to find Subaru executives have resisted the impulsive practice of changing just for the sake of changing at the cost of low-quality, poor implimentation, insufficient R&D, all but guaranteeing designs and new features will be rapidly fashioned out and look prematurely dated because they lack design consistency. An example of design consistency is most evident in designs that manufacturers ran with minimal changes for years. Mercedes-Benz has always been good at sticking with a body style for longer than it's competition and this results in an appearance that has classic potential. The same can be seen when an automobile is a one and done or a final issue, e.g., Supra, S2000, RX7. I know technology is slightly different than fashion. But, the STi is simply put a 7 time world championship franchise. STi is doing most everything right. The Boxer platform people love to dream of replacing is a fool's proposition. The STi is the most perfected drivetrain and chassis on the market the moment maybe ever. Subaru has created culture with this car and some members of the tribe are getting over a thousand horsepower out of that automobile's small displacement engine... Porsche sees no reason to change. So, before you decide to pontificate from your position of impulsiveness again, DON'T. Thanks, Matt
I went Stage 2 on my 2016 WRX and professionally tuned by Modified by KC here in Kansas City. Cobb Tuning Intake and Air Box / Down Pipe / Invidia R400 Exhaust / Cobb Access Port / Not as fast as this STi but it's pretty dang quick. Pulls hard like Raiti describes. Love my car.
@@chasingtheLord96 My mother lives 150 miles away. I've gotten 31 mpg on that trip. Also, I do a lot of city driving and I seem to get 23-24. On the Dyno it was 306 and the crank and 312 fpt...
Raiti - strong work on your STI videos. I admit, your videos steered me away from purchasing a 2016 S4 MT in Ft. Lauderdale and a 2018 CTR in Jacksonville. I ended up taking home a 2019 STI Gray.series last week. I absolutely love the STI. I have been “shopping” since 2014, and I have been very patient to see what manual transmission enthusiast cars will come. I weighed out the pros / cons waiting for the 2020 STI and did my research between WRX vs STI - according to my wish list. But, life is short and I have a higher chance of dying than most people alive right meow. Also, there is no guarantee or insight as to what we love about the STI now, may be lost in the 2020 model. Since I am a fellow Floridian, I am considering getting a solid tune, from a shop I might be able to drive to. Currently, I am really only interested in a Cobb intake and an undecided exhaust. I would like to know what are your top 3 tuner shops in Florida - or within reasonable driving distance from Jacksonville. Lastly, from some novice STI research, I understand that the STI is not just a plug and play motor for bolt ons. With every bolt on, a proper tune should accompany the mod. I’ve seen videos with different “tuners” programming their company’s tune along with Cobb’s tune, on the Cobb AccessPort. Are there any solid tuners to purchase this Cobb AccessPort from (that has their tunes with Cobb’s tune) or is it more advisable take the car to a tuner shop? Thanks Raiti!
jaymes felix hi friend I would check out Rev Works: www.revworksinc.com/ I don’t know if you follow the TH-cam channel Boostaholics but in those videos you can see Rev works is a top-notch performance shop.
Joe you and Tom work the reviews really well. I am always excited to see the next video. Beautiful STI I wouldnt mind having that in my garage along with the RS.
Thank you so much Tim for your great compliments! I am so grateful to have you be on this journey with me! I also would not mind having this beautiful car in my garage!
If you want the best of both worlds I'd go with the Q300, Corsa or Borla. I went from nameless axleback's to ETS Extreme non resonated to R400 and finally got my hands on this one. Zero drone at highway cruise and like Joe said when you push the throttle you know theres an exhaust there. Its actually made my MPG's go down bc my foot got heavier lol. Thanks for the compliment!
Great review joe, love the info about everything! Don’t want to overstep here but wanted to see what you think of maybe having another person in your video or maybe the car owners for some q&a. Getting others opinions and talking about it and what not. Just a thought. Just wanna see you grow man!!
I am so glad that you liked this one! I really appreciate the suggestion and like the whole idea! I have had Tom, and my wife in some of the videos before. It's funny because a lot of the owners do not what to be in the videos. lol . I will work on some ideas to make this happen!
303 awhp, 330awtq is VERY impressive. For what you get from looks, interior, suspension, braking and power. This thing is perfect, for me at least. As long as stage 2 is reliable I am sold :)
24k on the ODO, so 20K on the tune. ZERO issues man, the pro tune from a reputable shop is totally worth it. If your in the central FL area look up Micheal Adkins & M-Tuned....he's getting my car for the flex tune
JSAFRIT1984 I’m in Arizona and purchased my 2015 Sti about 6 weeks ago. We have GoodSpeed performance here in Scottsdale which I know will take care of me when the time is right :)
Awesome looking and sounding wrx Joe. Always had a love relationship with the wrx. Ask the owner to turn the keys over to me........and I won't come back!!! LOL!! Thanks for an awesome vid Mr Raiti. Big up to Tom for his cam work too!!! 👊
I really appreciate you taking the time to always watch and comment on my reviews! This Subaru was just a blast to drive! I really appreciate all of your support! PS I didn't want to hand the keys back over either!
Love my 2016 STI (Have +100K km on it, stage 1.5 no downpipe), And as you said, stock tune sucks, it actually sucks so bad it should be illegal! Also, I keep telling EJ haters that once that engine and the unique rumble are gone, you will miss them and long for those days...
I'm not a fan of the UEL header. The ELH is better in so many ways. Flows better, which helps the motor tremendously reducing knock/ and detonation. They sound cleaner, and it's more efficient.
wrx (fa20) - more efficient, builds power better, ELH helps to prevent knock and wear sti (ej25) - but its got that weird unique UELH rumble yeah WRX was the right platform for me.
Till you wanna make some actual power and you need the trans, brakes, ect , had a 15 wrx fuckin loved it still a beast but the sti is another monster man
@@kyleelyk2650 agreed. I think that WRX can get up to 400HP safely, maybe 450HP if u push it. But you never need more than that on the street. Brakes can easily be upgraded. Matter of fact im doin a sti brake swap soon.
@@djsir901 yeah it for sure can and I have nothing but praise for the wrx , the way that car builds boost is beautiful and I think sound so good st least mine did catless and dual invidia n1 grim speed intake and boomba bpv oooooof I miss it beat the shit out of that car and it never had an issue
What I like about this car is the wings, outstanding wing, we have these cars 90% stock, rarely there events for these cars but when there is, 99.9% are upgraded and customized to the point where you can’t even tell if the sound coming from the car is a super car and of course not riced up, I have a question tho, this car is competing against what car? You know sir this the first time meeting someone who is a big fan of Subaru, I usually talk with people who are a fan of either American cars, or JDM cars also supra considering that’s not a JDM car based on the info I know, seeing the old WRX was something at its time, to this day is something
Hello! I’ve been subscribed for a while now and I love your videos. I’m moving to Tampa in about two months. I’m stationed at McDill AFB. I would love to learn to make videos like you do because, besides the military, TH-cam and cars are my dream.
Love the look of the 18 and 19. Your car sounds real good. You should at least upgrade the stock intercooler on this STI. Itll be even more awesome once you switch to E85.
Hi, I'm in Tampa and have a 16 Golf R manual tuned APR Stage 2 by Reeves Motorsports. They did a great job - the car remains an outstanding daily driver and is an absolute screamer on demand. I'm offering to let you review it if you're interested.
That is so awesome to hear! Motorsports by Reeves is a great organization, and they do some really great work! That is so awesome of you you to allow me to review your Golf R. I am very intrigued by it and I think it would make for one amazing reviewing. Can you email me your contact info: raitisrides@gmail.com
They did take care of me there, but unfortunately Mikey Botti isn't tuning there anymore...he's been replaced by JR Tuned which is another highly reputable Subaru Tuner for EJ's and FA's
The handling and crazy grip of the STI is my favorite part... I actually cannot wait for my warranty to expire ... because im modding it then. Stock tune is so inconsistent sometimes the boost hits like a freight train and then sometimes... nothing lol. One thing i was going to do in the far future is build a spare block and then mod my current engine... if my current engine blows I just throw the spare in!! :)
Wow 👏good job 👏nice car review I enjoy so much this video after one hard day of work 💪👷👍😀I own a 2013 sti hatchback and I know how much fun 😀is driving a subaru all year long
I have this same exact color STI but it is a 2018. I purchased it brand new with $4000 of sticker price. I have begun modifying the car externally(fog lights, stiffies, etc).
If you really want to open her up...at least get the downpipe and a dyno tune. You won't regret it and its the biggest bang for buck on these. I'm only a few short weeks away from my flex fuel setup.
Hi Joe, really nice video man, this car is awesome. I have a friend here in the Chicago area that is also tune by Mikey and his WRX pulls like crazy. I have a 2016 STI, the car similar to this one but I’m only stage one (with Cobb SF intake also). However I also have an AOS and fuel stumble kit. I’m also pro tuned by Boosted Performance and getting 322 lbs torque to the wheels. My tuner said my car is somewhat of a factory freak to get that much power in stage one. And if you years I’ll be building out the engine and cannot wait. I hope there is a way you can review my car someday, take care man.
WOW, that is VERY respectable power! I am so glad that you liked this review! We will figure out a way to get your car on the channel! If it keeps growing at this pace it will be very soon!
Hi it is just a detail but i would not call it the boxer rumble cause porsches dont rumble and they are boxer specialty cars. Rumble is not a boxer thing, rumble is a Subaru thing. Just my humble opinion. Keep up the good work. Great car too!
And to add to that, the "Subaru Rumble" comes from the un-equal length headers on the STI's 2.5L. It's essentially the sound of the exhaust gases colliding. If you install equal length headers, the rumble almost goes away completely.
Smashing review, again, Joe. Subie-luv. What's going on: first you have a Ford/Volvo and now you have a Civic(?) Mind you I have had a Prelude with four wheel steering, and man it steered like NOTHING else! Shannon Harris
Hi Shannon! This car is a ton of fun! I have my Focus RS right now but I had a Type R for a little while before that. I didn't like the Type R and got rid of it.
VERY nice STI! Runs, sounds goes great. With the changes will it pass emissions testing? I live in California which is one of the worse states for passing emissions testing. Thanks for uploading the video Joe and thanks to the owner!
Thnx for sharing Justin's baby with us. Looks and sounds great. Curious what the overall cost is for performance mods to date. Your comment about the steering feel of the STI hits home - that was the first words out of my mouth to the salesman when I test drove the '18 on my first drive. Really enjoying your driving vids
I am so glad that you liked this one! Justin is a great guy and a really good friend that I met through the channel. Thanks for being so supportive and dedicated to Raiti's Rides! I will ask Justin about costs.
You could honestly get away with just a downpipe and pro tune on the stock exhaust and there would be little difference and that would cut costs in half. DP was $350 and pro tune was $500. The intake is not for performance on these cars I just like the sound honestly. DP is gonna be hands down best bang for the buck bolt on wise.
One of the biggest reasons i love this car is because of the rumble! Sorry if this question has already been asked in the 300+ comments....Is this on stock injectors and fuel pump?
Flex fuel review coming on Thursday man...so give it a week or so after that. She's full bolt on now pretty much minus turbo and FMIC. Totally different car now
Maybe I missed it but I think some of us might want to see you talk in depth about what each stage does and why for the WRX and STI. Maybe drive each stage ? Also the importance of tires on everything that goes under the hood. Thanks and sorry if you already did it.
I really love it ! I’m still learning the car. The clutch is giving me some problems from a stop but I think it’s just something I have to get used to. It’s actually in a shop getting tinted and wrapped/ceramic now. Can’t wait to see it done and start some driving. I haven’t gotten close to 1k miles yet and then I’ll consider a tune. I haven’t even gotten my plates yet lol.
Subaru MUST increase the stock power of the WRX and STi. In 14 years, the STI basically makes the same HP. Every other performance car has increased its horse power significantly over the same time period (Camaros, Mustangs, Vettes, etc).
The whole car industry is going the wrong way. A really good car doesn’t need to be complicated, doesn’t need 1000 LED screens in cabin, doesn’t need 500hp. A good car is simple, mechanical, reliable, and 100% driver involvement. Go test a MX-5, you will understand what I mean, 155hp little car with nothing but a soul. Only Subaru and Mazda going the right way IMO.
The only bad thing about the STI is the motor just isn’t reliable if you actually use the power on track days, events etc. FA20 is much more reliable at 300whp.
You talked about owning a 2015. I took one for a spin a few years ago. Tricky starting from first, which reminded me of my 2011 Rex hatch, but I was amazed by the interior improvements. It was also fun to drive, too! Too bad the new WRX uses a shifter cable. STI has the real deal manual.
You hit the nail on the head! First gear is a little tricky but once you get going it shifts very nicely! Thank for taking the time to share some of your personal experience!
been on the fence about taking mine to stage 2/ stage 2+. How different does the performance feel from a stock 18' STI? is it worth it as a daily/backroad/once in a while track set up? Great review btw
Thank you so much for the compliment! I can attest that the tune just helps the whole power curve! It really smooths it out and you can feel the difference. Let me know if you have more questions.
I’m currently 1.5 years into my lease. It’s a 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5 and I’m most likely going to give it in and get the 2020 wrx. I’m hoping they put in the ascent bigger engine in the 2020 wrx.
Were the injectors and fuel pump upgraded on this?? Seen a lot of mixed reviews regarding whether or not the injectors get pushed to max duty and begin to run lean.
Yup they do. Fuel is way more important then any mod you want to do for these cars just get a better pump easy install and injectors right before you tune it.
19 inch rims were a bad idea. If you hit any bumps goodluck. I've had 3 allignments in 1 year and I'm guessing its the low profile tire on a bigger rim.
Why hasn’t he done any fuel upgrades? Fuel injectors and fuel pump is a must, and fuel pressure regulator is optional but also good. Especially if he is going e85. Stage two alone maxes out stock injectors and any injector duty cycle over 90% is not good.
Getting the Dark Metallic Gray, Should go nicely with the carbon hood and new rims etc, am also looking at replacing the OEM brakes with some from RolloFace. Probably won't do the brakes or major engine mods for at least a year though lol.
im confused a little. Isn't the fuel delivery for the '15+ less than previous generations, and in order to go stage 2+ you'll need fuel pump, fuel rails, fuel pressure regulator, and injectors? correct me if i am wrong.
Botti said he would tune conservatively knowing I didn't have injectors/pump. Anything else and it absolutely 100% would require an upgrade. IDC is at 94-96% which is safe. 15K miles on the tune and there hasn't been a single hiccup. Random -1.4 knock but thats normal...I love the car man. Flex setup should be February timeframe. End goal for the car is around 375/375
JSAFRIT1984 Thanks for the info! Everywhere I’ve looked people and even Cobb states that both can’t be ran together without upgrading fuel system, you’re in Florida as well so I’m guessing I’ll be ok with it. I also contacted Bren running and I was told to downgrade intake to the stock and only run the catted dp due to boost creeps/spikes. Guessing I’ll have to consult botti, it will suck to etune only for the dp, did you do any other mod other than the intake/down pipe?
@@edgatti7641 no other mods. Mikey said either stock airbox or Cobb SF is the best for our cars until your making serious power. Me....I got it for the noise and nothing else lol. Im sure his E-tune will be just as good as putting it on the dyno if the logs are done correctly. I would also recd M-Tuned and if your close to the Tampa area we can street tune your car. Look up E-Built Performance on facebook...we have street tuning events every couple months. Get your parts ordered and send it man!!
@@jsafrit0717 i was looking for this question, in your case you are getting the power of the dp but only the noise of the intake , the way it is tuned is to limit the timing to avoid knock, too much air going in and out and a fuel system that can't keep up=lean =knock, protune solves the problem but your car is not utilizing its full capability, fueling is too expensive for the power gain you'll be getting unless you are doing it as an intro to upgrading turbo... nice car btw
Raiti's Rides cool. I remember now it was Crawford performance I think they do a lot of scooby doos. They said the ej can take about 500-550 hp on stock internals the key is the tune. Timing is the key like life lol. They say don't be super aggressive on timing and the motor will last. I got a cobb ap coming Friday stage 1. I have 2019 sti limited with the sport exhaust but I don't know if I want to get another exhaust I like this one because it is loud at idle but not loud driving I hate the fart can bee hive noise. Do you know the best shop in sofla? To do a tune? Honestly the stock tune is crap 2nd gear is driving me nuts it feels rich and jerky. Let's see if Ap fixes that. I want to do flex fuel and see if I can get 雪 to 20lbs on stock turbo I think that is max it will go
I like silver color but how many colors are there ? and good videos go ahead...Is possible one video about NSX grettings!!!! I will aprecciate it so much..
I hope you find a modded 135 or 335 then you'll see what a true modded car can do vs these 4 bangers.... I just tapped into the BMW 135 platform and I'll say this.... if you put just a few thousand into them... and do basically what you do to the WRX or STI you get so much more power and speed it's not even funny. I loved my WRX but I'd admit after trading it in for the 135i I got to feel some very interesting power vs my pro tuned WRX. The main difference is... the BMW doesn't feel like it's even trying where as the WRX felt like you might break it. The AWD is great.... not taking anything away from that... but even a stock 135 feels like a much different beast and the auto is fantastic and very fast shifting. Plus... the BMW engine pretty much nails the power nearly to the wheels... The Stock WRX and STI lose quite a bit of power and tuning them just makes them where they should be from the factory. The late gears kill the WRX even pro tuned.... the BMW just wants to keep going. After all said and done I wish I had only gone stage 1 and after finding the BMW put a bit more money into that and gotten an easy 400 HP car. I'm putting the MHD tune on soon which costs WAY less than the Cobb AP tunes you buy from Cobb and this goes into the STOCK engine with no mods. Oh and the brakes are insane.... the only thing about my particular BMW is the suspension feels a tad soft to me being from 2009 vs my 2015 WRX... but I'm trying to work on that as soon as possible... either with coilovers or getting the dealership I got it from to take a look at it. They already were cool about the two tires I needed for the front and they mounted them for free, which was cool. The burble from just the exhaust delete is sick too.... makes me smile even more than the WRX engine wise. The steering on the WRX wins hands down though.... it's a bit too stiff for me but hey... nothing is flawless.
Forgive me for being so new to this.. I don’t understand how stock it says 310hp but adding all these parts and tune lowers it or keeps it the same? :/
I deff did my research, however my E85 tune will be coming from Mike Adkins from M Tuned....another top Subaru tuner. We're lucky down here in FL to have access to these guys!
Sorry for come to late to the channel. But i have i question for anyone to have a Subaru. I got my subaru sti 18. With Aem intake and muffler delete. But i need an advice what i need to do to get more power is neccessary to replace the AEM intake or i can keep it to get a tune. ?
@@RaitisRides thank you very much for help me i appreciate it. Keep your channel with evos and subarus. Here is a subaru owner sti 18 from los angeles. 🖐🖐😁😁😁
Thanks Joe for having my car on the channel!! If you guys have any questions just leave a comment and I’ll try to answer it, thanks!
You are so very welcome man! You know how I feel about you Subaru STi. I am going t pin this comment so people will see it!
Hey man. I love your car. I saw the same video when u bought the car first, based on the amount of time you had this car, and then put a stage 2 on it. Did u have to wait to break the car in first or did u do directly, and if u did it directly is it safe, it won't overload the engine would it. I would love it if u answer my questions hope to hear from ya.
Great question, if Justin doesn't chime in I'll text him to check this out!
I did the proper break in to 1000 miles, did the MA Performance Stage 1 at 3500 miles and had issues. Got pro tuned at 4,000 on the dot and I’m sitting at 15k right now and it runs amazing. Deff skip the OTS tunes and save for the dyno even if you have zero bolt on’s
@@jsafrit0717 thanks a lot bro. And good luck with your build.
What a coincidence that you release this video today. The wife and I just test drove the 2019 STI yesterday. It has the same ECU tune, wheels and 3rd gear as the RA. I can tell you that the car looks better in person than in pictures. The car in ice silver metallic was love at first sight for us. We both got to drive it and could not be more impressed. Everything is spot on. It's a very quick car, the short shifter is perfection, it sounds great and the overall feel of the drive is one you won't soon forget. The one we drove was $41,700 which is a lot but I think you get a unique car that you can enjoy in all weather for years to come. I think owning a 2019 STI could be in our not so distant future, 2020 changes be damned. The 2019 has our hearts. Thanks go to the owner for letting you drive his car. Great video!
It is crazy how things work out! I really love Subaru STis! I wouldn't be surprised if I found my way back into one someday soon! Now you have me curious for what you decision will be for the future! Thanks for sharing your experience!
A Mustang Owner So, I recently bought a ‘19 STI in ice silver. I opted for the limited / wingless and have an RA spoiler en route. Today is about a month of ownership and i have put 900 miles on it. This all being said... every time i get in it i smile. When shopping, i spent about three months on research (i’m in the car industry and was able to test everything) the two cars i came down to were the STI and porsche 911 4s
(i’m a huge fan of AWD)
Because of the cost of work / ownership - i chose the STI. But honestly, it was the nurburgring time that sold me...
I love the 2019 Ice Silver STi. I think you get a lot for the money with that one. I was very tempted to buy one after my recent test drive but my MustangGT is so good I can't let it go! Drive safe and keep it clean!
It really is an amazing color! It totally pops off the screen!
This was my first new car...been wanting an STi since 2004 when I was a young Airman in the AF and couldn't afford it lol..I dated a girl with an 05 just to be able to drive her car lol. Hope that 19 is sitting in your driveway very soon!...but get the damn thing tuned!...even if its bone stock
15+ STi's are modern day cars with old school DNA.
People are gonna miss it when the next hybrid platform comes $$$. Mark my words - look at the NSX.
I totally agree with you! I may get another soon!
The new nsx is awesome. Problem is the people who could afford are more concerned with brands.
Raiti's Rides And now you have it. Congrats Joe. 😃
and you were correct bro they're gone now
The front lip spoiler really sets it off with some extra aggression 👍
I totally agree with you!
Mikey did my stage 2 bolt on tune on my 08 Legacy GT (60k miles) in Chicago and then a retune with more fuel and bigger turbo etc etc the following year(75k miles). Just earlier this year he did an etune on e85 since I moved to Vegas. I must say he is the man! Currently 120k miles and Smooth sailing! Waiting to build my shortblock soon to turn it up as I want my DD to be 400whp. He is great to work with and I'm super happy with his genius skills with tuning!
Wow your Legacy sounds like a car I would love to review! Thank you so much with sharing your experience with your car and Mikey!
Just hit 15K on the tune....still runs as smooth as in the video!
Thanks for doing a review of the stage 2 STI, and a shout out to your cameraman for doing a great job filming all your videos
Thank you for saying that and letting you share this one with you!
The cleanness of the exterior of this STI has been my go to model for what I want mine to look like! Great video as always! I went ELH with my setup and I still get a nice rumble sound when I get on it AND a bit more hp with a lot more tourque :D
Just has done such a great job with this Sti! Thank you so much for the awesome compliments! I am so glad that you ate loving your setup!
Love the new look. I went STG2 in my 2013 WRX ....soooooo much fun. Bye Bye warranty. Gotta love the EJ
Gipsy Avenger I’m so glad that you liked this one!😊👍🏻
Like I said before I own a Golf R stage 2 but I really appreciate and love the STI Subaru stage 2. It is a awesome car time for Raiti to buy one and do a stage 2.
It is very tempting!
DRP and Mikey are the best!!! met him and he tuned my WRX when I was in Tampa. Great guy. Everyone at DRP are the best as well!! helped me with my wrx before getting tuned . Recommend them to anyone!!
You are spot on! Thak you for spreading your experience and the word!
Any time, love the vids as well! and the content! keep up the good work!
That is so awesome of you to say! I really appreciate your support!
No more Mikey....its JR Tuned now..hence why I'm going to Mike Adkins for my flex tune
Thank you for sharing that inside info!
Your statement at 10:29 is key. I have heard people talk about how disappointed they are to see the same powerplant ln the STi, save minor refinements, year after year. I cannot tell you how pleased I am to find Subaru executives have resisted the impulsive practice of changing just for the sake of changing at the cost of low-quality, poor implimentation, insufficient R&D, all but guaranteeing designs and new features will be rapidly fashioned out and look prematurely dated because they lack design consistency. An example of design consistency is most evident in designs that manufacturers ran with minimal changes for years. Mercedes-Benz has always been good at sticking with a body style for longer than it's competition and this results in an appearance that has classic potential. The same can be seen when an automobile is a one and done or a final issue, e.g., Supra, S2000, RX7. I know technology is slightly different than fashion. But, the STi is simply put a 7 time world championship franchise. STi is doing most everything right. The Boxer platform people love to dream of replacing is a fool's proposition. The STi is the most perfected drivetrain and chassis on the market the moment maybe ever. Subaru has created culture with this car and some members of the tribe are getting over a thousand horsepower out of that automobile's small displacement engine... Porsche sees no reason to change. So, before you decide to pontificate from your position of impulsiveness again, DON'T.
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks Matt for sharing your great insight!
I went Stage 2 on my 2016 WRX and professionally tuned by Modified by KC here in Kansas City. Cobb Tuning Intake and Air Box / Down Pipe / Invidia R400 Exhaust / Cobb Access Port / Not as fast as this STi but it's pretty dang quick. Pulls hard like Raiti describes. Love my car.
Thank you for sharing that awesome success story! I really appreciate you watching!
That’s awesome man, what are you numbers looking like? Definitely think what you get with a stage 2 wrx is worth it! Is your mpg still good too?
@@chasingtheLord96 My mother lives 150 miles away. I've gotten 31 mpg on that trip. Also, I do a lot of city driving and I seem to get 23-24. On the Dyno it was 306 and the crank and 312 fpt...
@@BGD.2980 If the car was dyno'd then your horsepower rating is at the wheels not at the crank.
@@Capp2015 Yes, I know :)
Was uncertain about getting this car but now after watching this I am convinced
Thank you for saying that! It really is a great car! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Seriously underated channel.
I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you for having my back!
Raiti - strong work on your STI videos. I admit, your videos steered me away from purchasing a 2016 S4 MT in Ft. Lauderdale and a 2018 CTR in Jacksonville. I ended up taking home a 2019 STI Gray.series last week. I absolutely love the STI. I have been “shopping” since 2014, and I have been very patient to see what manual transmission enthusiast cars will come. I weighed out the pros / cons waiting for the 2020 STI and did my research between WRX vs STI - according to my wish list. But, life is short and I have a higher chance of dying than most people alive right meow. Also, there is no guarantee or insight as to what we love about the STI now, may be lost in the 2020 model.
Since I am a fellow Floridian, I am considering getting a solid tune, from a shop I might be able to drive to. Currently, I am really only interested in a Cobb intake and an undecided exhaust. I would like to know what are your top 3 tuner shops in Florida - or within reasonable driving distance from Jacksonville.
Lastly, from some novice STI research, I understand that the STI is not just a plug and play motor for bolt ons. With every bolt on, a proper tune should accompany the mod. I’ve seen videos with different “tuners” programming their company’s tune along with Cobb’s tune, on the Cobb AccessPort. Are there any solid tuners to purchase this Cobb AccessPort from (that has their tunes with Cobb’s tune) or is it more advisable take the car to a tuner shop?
Thanks Raiti!
jaymes felix hi friend I would check out Rev Works: www.revworksinc.com/
I don’t know if you follow the TH-cam channel Boostaholics but in those videos you can see Rev works is a top-notch performance shop.
ChiSpire Thank you, so much! I appreciate you!
Love seeing you on the tv all the time
Thank you for saying that brother! I hope you can make it to the celebration next Saturday!
Joe you and Tom work the reviews really well. I am always excited to see the next video. Beautiful STI I wouldnt mind having that in my garage along with the RS.
Thank you so much Tim for your great compliments! I am so grateful to have you be on this journey with me! I also would not mind having this beautiful car in my garage!
Thanks Justin for letting us see how amazing your car is. Love the video Joe👍👍👍
Just is an awesome guys and I am so grateful he let me showcase his baby for the world to see!
You are right,the sound of the Subaru STI is awesome.
Love the content
And really enjoy seeing the modified vehicles
Chris Jackson I’m so glad that you approve! 👍🏻 Thank you for your awesome support!
Excellent video as always! I really like that Subaru STi and Justin has added some great mods to it especially the exhaust.
Thank you so much for the awesome compliment! I really appreciate it! He has one amazing Subaru!
If you want the best of both worlds I'd go with the Q300, Corsa or Borla. I went from nameless axleback's to ETS Extreme non resonated to R400 and finally got my hands on this one. Zero drone at highway cruise and like Joe said when you push the throttle you know theres an exhaust there. Its actually made my MPG's go down bc my foot got heavier lol. Thanks for the compliment!
I totally approve this statement! :-)
The next generation of the Subaru WRX and the STI is really going to be exciting to see.
Thank you for making to these videos of all the vehicles you do.
Great review joe, love the info about everything! Don’t want to overstep here but wanted to see what you think of maybe having another person in your video or maybe the car owners for some q&a. Getting others opinions and talking about it and what not. Just a thought. Just wanna see you grow man!!
I am so glad that you liked this one! I really appreciate the suggestion and like the whole idea! I have had Tom, and my wife in some of the videos before. It's funny because a lot of the owners do not what to be in the videos. lol . I will work on some ideas to make this happen!
sweet review. Im in love with my 15 wrx. love the STIs too. quality vehicle.
Thanks Mike for letting me share it with you!
120k subs and climbing. Congrats bro!
I appreciate you saying that! Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides Family!
303 awhp, 330awtq is VERY impressive. For what you get from looks, interior, suspension, braking and power. This thing is perfect, for me at least. As long as stage 2 is reliable I am sold :)
I totally agree with you! Thank you for watching!
24k on the ODO, so 20K on the tune. ZERO issues man, the pro tune from a reputable shop is totally worth it. If your in the central FL area look up Micheal Adkins & M-Tuned....he's getting my car for the flex tune
JSAFRIT1984 I’m in Arizona and purchased my 2015 Sti about 6 weeks ago. We have GoodSpeed performance here in Scottsdale which I know will take care of me when the time is right :)
Awesome looking and sounding wrx Joe. Always had a love relationship with the wrx. Ask the owner to turn the keys over to me........and I won't come back!!! LOL!! Thanks for an awesome vid Mr Raiti. Big up to Tom for his cam work too!!! 👊
I really appreciate you taking the time to always watch and comment on my reviews! This Subaru was just a blast to drive! I really appreciate all of your support! PS I didn't want to hand the keys back over either!
Another great video buddy and great car. I’m going stage 2 in February on my 2018 STI. Sooo looking forward to it 👍👍
Thank you so much for saying that! It really helps keep me motivated! You are going to love it!
If it's tuned by the right person....the car will be night and day from what you feel about it now!! Its like getting a new car !
Yes sir you got that right! I am a believer in that!
5:10
Home boy in the background isn't amused.
LMAO! Good eyes!
Love my 2016 STI (Have +100K km on it, stage 1.5 no downpipe),
And as you said, stock tune sucks, it actually sucks so bad it should be illegal!
Also, I keep telling EJ haters that once that engine and the unique rumble are gone, you will miss them and long for those days...
So glad that you have had such a happy experience with your STi! I totally agree with you!
I'm not a fan of the UEL header. The ELH is better in so many ways. Flows better, which helps the motor tremendously reducing knock/ and detonation. They sound cleaner, and it's more efficient.
You bring up some great points Blake! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
Blake Rowell yeah man I agree with you but there’s a lot of vapesters out there “mUh RUmbLe iS sO imPorTaNt tO mE”
@@stitaniumrumble7171 its coming, Flex, Perrin ELH, GS Up Pipe with EWG. Meeting ol Joe on Thursday so stay tuned brother!
wrx (fa20) - more efficient, builds power better, ELH helps to prevent knock and wear
sti (ej25) - but its got that weird unique UELH rumble
yeah WRX was the right platform for me.
Thanks for taking the time to share your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
SiR wrx exhaust sounds like it’s been neutered. ELH on an Sti sounds amazing.
Till you wanna make some actual power and you need the trans, brakes, ect , had a 15 wrx fuckin loved it still a beast but the sti is another monster man
@@kyleelyk2650 agreed. I think that WRX can get up to 400HP safely, maybe 450HP if u push it. But you never need more than that on the street. Brakes can easily be upgraded. Matter of fact im doin a sti brake swap soon.
@@djsir901 yeah it for sure can and I have nothing but praise for the wrx , the way that car builds boost is beautiful and I think sound so good st least mine did catless and dual invidia n1 grim speed intake and boomba bpv oooooof I miss it beat the shit out of that car and it never had an issue
this man speaks the truth
What I like about this car is the wings, outstanding wing, we have these cars 90% stock, rarely there events for these cars but when there is, 99.9% are upgraded and customized to the point where you can’t even tell if the sound coming from the car is a super car and of course not riced up, I have a question tho, this car is competing against what car? You know sir this the first time meeting someone who is a big fan of Subaru, I usually talk with people who are a fan of either American cars, or JDM cars also supra considering that’s not a JDM car based on the info I know, seeing the old WRX was something at its time, to this day is something
I am so glad that you really like this particular car! I love bringing them to you!
Just do the mods in order and right and you’ll have a blast with the sti trust this is a different breed I love it
So very true!
Did you mean Mikey Botti? If it is Mikey Botti he is the one that tuned my 2018 WRX in No Limit Motorsport in Long Island. Mikey is good.
Hello! I’ve been subscribed for a while now and I love your videos. I’m moving to Tampa in about two months. I’m stationed at McDill AFB. I would love to learn to make videos like you do because, besides the military, TH-cam and cars are my dream.
Thank you so much for your awesome support, and for your service! Let me know when you get to Tampa!
Love the look of the 18 and 19. Your car sounds real good. You should at least upgrade the stock intercooler on this STI. Itll be even more awesome once you switch to E85.
It's an amazing car! Stay tuned for Stage 3 with flex fuel!
I'm still debating on doing an upgraded TMIC or going FMIC.....guess we'll see!
Hi, I'm in Tampa and have a 16 Golf R manual tuned APR Stage 2 by Reeves Motorsports. They did a great job - the car remains an outstanding daily driver and is an absolute screamer on demand. I'm offering to let you review it if you're interested.
That is so awesome to hear! Motorsports by Reeves is a great organization, and they do some really great work! That is so awesome of you you to allow me to review your Golf R. I am very intrigued by it and I think it would make for one amazing reviewing. Can you email me your contact info:
raitisrides@gmail.com
It really looks nice and amazing.Awesome video
I really appreciate you saying that! I am so glad that you liked it!
love the new intro!
Thank you so much! I am trying to keep the channel growing! I am so glad that you noticed!
15+ STi's are like iPhone 6S with headphone jack. People are complaining now, but don't say sorry when they take it away.
This has to be the best analogy ever! Thank you for watching!
You mentioned DRP, so now I have to subscribe. Great local shop, been there a few times.
That is really awesome of you to say! You are very right about DRP being a great shop! Thanks you so much for your support!
They did take care of me there, but unfortunately Mikey Botti isn't tuning there anymore...he's been replaced by JR Tuned which is another highly reputable Subaru Tuner for EJ's and FA's
Thanks for sharing the info!
The handling and crazy grip of the STI is my favorite part... I actually cannot wait for my warranty to expire ... because im modding it then. Stock tune is so inconsistent sometimes the boost hits like a freight train and then sometimes... nothing lol.
One thing i was going to do in the far future is build a spare block and then mod my current engine... if my current engine blows I just throw the spare in!! :)
I appreciate your input and perspective! Thanks for watching!
You can just switch the tune back to stock for your warranty ...
Justin thank you for sharing this video awesome and that sound deep rumble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow 👏good job 👏nice car review I enjoy so much this video after one hard day of work 💪👷👍😀I own a 2013 sti hatchback and I know how much fun 😀is driving a subaru all year long
I have this same exact color STI but it is a 2018. I purchased it brand new with $4000 of sticker price. I have begun modifying the car externally(fog lights, stiffies, etc).
Very cool! You did very well! Thank you so much for watching!
If you really want to open her up...at least get the downpipe and a dyno tune. You won't regret it and its the biggest bang for buck on these. I'm only a few short weeks away from my flex fuel setup.
Hi Joe, really nice video man, this car is awesome. I have a friend here in the Chicago area that is also tune by Mikey and his WRX pulls like crazy. I have a 2016 STI, the car similar to this one but I’m only stage one (with Cobb SF intake also). However I also have an AOS and fuel stumble kit. I’m also pro tuned by Boosted Performance and getting 322 lbs torque to the wheels. My tuner said my car is somewhat of a factory freak to get that much power in stage one. And if you years I’ll be building out the engine and cannot wait. I hope there is a way you can review my car someday, take care man.
WOW, that is VERY respectable power! I am so glad that you liked this review! We will figure out a way to get your car on the channel! If it keeps growing at this pace it will be very soon!
Very Nice STI and video! Thanks!
I am so glad that you liked this one! You are so very welcome!
Hi it is just a detail but i would not call it the boxer rumble cause porsches dont rumble and they are boxer specialty cars. Rumble is not a boxer thing, rumble is a Subaru thing. Just my humble opinion. Keep up the good work. Great car too!
Thank you for sharing you input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
And to add to that, the "Subaru Rumble" comes from the un-equal length headers on the STI's 2.5L. It's essentially the sound of the exhaust gases colliding. If you install equal length headers, the rumble almost goes away completely.
Smashing review, again, Joe. Subie-luv. What's going on: first you have a Ford/Volvo and now you have a Civic(?) Mind you I have had a Prelude with four wheel steering, and man it steered like NOTHING else! Shannon Harris
Hi Shannon! This car is a ton of fun! I have my Focus RS right now but I had a Type R for a little while before that. I didn't like the Type R and got rid of it.
VERY nice STI! Runs, sounds goes great. With the changes will it pass emissions testing? I live in California which is one of the worse states for passing emissions testing. Thanks for uploading the video Joe and thanks to the owner!
Love the video man
I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you for your support!
Thnx for sharing Justin's baby with us. Looks and sounds great. Curious what the overall cost is for performance mods to date. Your comment about the steering feel of the STI hits home - that was the first words out of my mouth to the salesman when I test drove the '18 on my first drive. Really enjoying your driving vids
I am so glad that you liked this one! Justin is a great guy and a really good friend that I met through the channel. Thanks for being so supportive and dedicated to Raiti's Rides! I will ask Justin about costs.
I talked with Justin, and roughly putting on all the parts yourself it is around $3k.
Raiti's Rides thnx Joe - not so bad considering the gain
You are so very welcome and the key is improving overall drivability.
You could honestly get away with just a downpipe and pro tune on the stock exhaust and there would be little difference and that would cut costs in half. DP was $350 and pro tune was $500. The intake is not for performance on these cars I just like the sound honestly. DP is gonna be hands down best bang for the buck bolt on wise.
I love the mods!
Thanks for letting me share this with you!
One of the biggest reasons i love this car is because of the rumble! Sorry if this question has already been asked in the 300+ comments....Is this on stock injectors and fuel pump?
Brett I agree! The sound is just amazing! This one is still on stock injectors and fuel pump! There is a part 3 coming with those changes out!
Great review !
Thank you so much I really appreciate!
Cant wait to get mine
You will love it Kolton.
Subscribed! I also have a stage 2 Sti
I love it!
I have a 2017 WRX base model. I am definitely getting an STI next time.
Flex fuel review coming on Thursday man...so give it a week or so after that. She's full bolt on now pretty much minus turbo and FMIC. Totally different car now
@@jsafrit0717 sounds good brotha.
Maybe I missed it but I think some of us might want to see you talk in depth about what each stage does and why for the WRX and STI. Maybe drive each stage ? Also the importance of tires on everything that goes under the hood. Thanks and sorry if you already did it.
That is a great idea Art! I will try to put something like that together! I appreciate you feeding me some ideas! How is the WRX treating you?
I really love it ! I’m still learning the car. The clutch is giving me some problems from a stop but I think it’s just something I have to get used to. It’s actually in a shop getting tinted and wrapped/ceramic now. Can’t wait to see it done and start some driving. I haven’t gotten close to 1k miles yet and then I’ll consider a tune. I haven’t even gotten my plates yet lol.
I am so excited for you! I really believe you are going to love it!
Thanks Joe! You had a big hand in my choice! No pressure lol! Jk thanks again!
I'm not worried! lol
Nice job on your video Joe Raiti
Thank you sir! I really love this Subaru STi!
Subaru MUST increase the stock power of the WRX and STi. In 14 years, the STI basically makes the same HP. Every other performance car has increased its horse power significantly over the same time period (Camaros, Mustangs, Vettes, etc).
I am 100% right there with you!
BLACK05GO1 that's a bad comparison why v8s ofc they gonna make more HP over the years with those crazy displacements
The whole car industry is going the wrong way. A really good car doesn’t need to be complicated, doesn’t need 1000 LED screens in cabin, doesn’t need 500hp. A good car is simple, mechanical, reliable, and 100% driver involvement. Go test a MX-5, you will understand what I mean, 155hp little car with nothing but a soul. Only Subaru and Mazda going the right way IMO.
If Subaru did work to the turbo power could be bumped up without any increase in displacement.
I can totally see where you are coming from! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your perspective!
The steering in the STI is insane... I took a Curve at like 100... today and
That is awesome!
100kmh? Hehe
Man when I get the sti I’m getting a simple axle back and when the warranty ends, oh boy
The only bad thing about the STI is the motor just isn’t reliable if you actually use the power on track days, events etc. FA20 is much more reliable at 300whp.
This video makes me wish I bought an STI. I love my Stinger, but I miss shifting gears.
It is so fun to row through the gears in the STi because the gearbox is so amazing and precise!
You talked about owning a 2015. I took one for a spin a few years ago. Tricky starting from first, which reminded me of my 2011 Rex hatch, but I was amazed by the interior improvements. It was also fun to drive, too! Too bad the new WRX uses a shifter cable. STI has the real deal manual.
You hit the nail on the head! First gear is a little tricky but once you get going it shifts very nicely! Thank for taking the time to share some of your personal experience!
Nothing like shifting gears man!!! Stingers are nice but I've always wanted an STI...hence this one lol. Good luck on your build!
You are making me want an STi again!
Sad the tunner only got 300wheel. Need to see Mike at Rev Works. Real tune. 🤘🏽 I made 331/307 stage one.
It just got M-Tuned this past sunday...stay tuned
been on the fence about taking mine to stage 2/ stage 2+. How different does the performance feel from a stock 18' STI? is it worth it as a daily/backroad/once in a while track set up? Great review btw
Thank you so much for the compliment! I can attest that the tune just helps the whole power curve! It really smooths it out and you can feel the difference. Let me know if you have more questions.
I’m currently 1.5 years into my lease. It’s a 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5 and I’m most likely going to give it in and get the 2020 wrx. I’m hoping they put in the ascent bigger engine in the 2020 wrx.
The 2020 WRX I am hoping is going to be worth the wait!
I have the same year and color but the Limited. Just ordered my mud flaps. Wanna pick up the STI lip and the vortex generator soon.
Congrats! It is a great color!
Getting ready to do stage 1 on my 18 sti, this vid. even made me smile
Were the injectors and fuel pump upgraded on this?? Seen a lot of mixed reviews regarding whether or not the injectors get pushed to max duty and begin to run lean.
Yup they do. Fuel is way more important then any mod you want to do for these cars just get a better pump easy install and injectors right before you tune it.
1200cc are like around $500 and the fuel pumps around $120 it’s worth it
19 inch rims were a bad idea. If you hit any bumps goodluck. I've had 3 allignments in 1 year and I'm guessing its the low profile tire on a bigger rim.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Sean!
Why hasn’t he done any fuel upgrades? Fuel injectors and fuel pump is a must, and fuel pressure regulator is optional but also good. Especially if he is going e85. Stage two alone maxes out stock injectors and any injector duty cycle over 90% is not good.
He has been building into it! The rest is all coming so please stay tuned!
I'm safely tuned without injectors/pump. IDC has reached 94% but not worried...I'm on it lol. I'm doing this the right way to be reliable
Bought my wife 2018 blue pearl wrx cvt. I’m wanting to get something. But hellcat or Sti? Ugh two different beasts!
Those are on opposite sides of the spectrum!
Still looking forward to getting my WRX :D.....just need to wait for that down haha!
What color would you get?
Getting the Dark Metallic Gray, Should go nicely with the carbon hood and new rims etc, am also looking at replacing the OEM brakes with some from RolloFace. Probably won't do the brakes or major engine mods for at least a year though lol.
DGM is stunning on a STi! Sounds like you have a great plan!
Sphoxros yea dgm looks best imo with window tints
Plan on doing that too lolz :D. 1 year with the car I'll probably just focus on cosmetic mods and move from there to stage 1 etc.
im confused a little. Isn't the fuel delivery for the '15+ less than previous generations, and in order to go stage 2+ you'll need fuel pump, fuel rails, fuel pressure regulator, and injectors? correct me if i am wrong.
Now that I am aware of. Let me find out the details.
Botti said he would tune conservatively knowing I didn't have injectors/pump. Anything else and it absolutely 100% would require an upgrade. IDC is at 94-96% which is safe. 15K miles on the tune and there hasn't been a single hiccup. Random -1.4 knock but thats normal...I love the car man. Flex setup should be February timeframe. End goal for the car is around 375/375
JSAFRIT1984 Thanks for the info! Everywhere I’ve looked people and even Cobb states that both can’t be ran together without upgrading fuel system, you’re in Florida as well so I’m guessing I’ll be ok with it. I also contacted Bren running and I was told to downgrade intake to the stock and only run the catted dp due to boost creeps/spikes. Guessing I’ll have to consult botti, it will suck to etune only for the dp, did you do any other mod other than the intake/down pipe?
@@edgatti7641 no other mods. Mikey said either stock airbox or Cobb SF is the best for our cars until your making serious power. Me....I got it for the noise and nothing else lol. Im sure his E-tune will be just as good as putting it on the dyno if the logs are done correctly. I would also recd M-Tuned and if your close to the Tampa area we can street tune your car. Look up E-Built Performance on facebook...we have street tuning events every couple months. Get your parts ordered and send it man!!
@@jsafrit0717 i was looking for this question, in your case you are getting the power of the dp but only the noise of the intake , the way it is tuned is to limit the timing to avoid knock, too much air going in and out and a fuel system that can't keep up=lean =knock, protune solves the problem but your car is not utilizing its full capability, fueling is too expensive for the power gain you'll be getting unless you are doing it as an intro to upgrading turbo... nice car btw
How is reliability? Any knock major engine issues? I know they say they can take 400hp all stock if done properly
Justin's is still running strong and we have updates for tomorrow!
Raiti's Rides cool. I remember now it was Crawford performance I think they do a lot of scooby doos. They said the ej can take about 500-550 hp on stock internals the key is the tune. Timing is the key like life lol. They say don't be super aggressive on timing and the motor will last. I got a cobb ap coming Friday stage 1. I have 2019 sti limited with the sport exhaust but I don't know if I want to get another exhaust I like this one because it is loud at idle but not loud driving I hate the fart can bee hive noise. Do you know the best shop in sofla? To do a tune?
Honestly the stock tune is crap 2nd gear is driving me nuts it feels rich and jerky. Let's see if Ap fixes that. I want to do flex fuel and see if I can get 雪 to 20lbs on stock turbo I think that is max it will go
I have got 17.7 on my 19 bone stock but you have to be doing almost 100mph to get that boost up there
so did he do any fuel system upgrades? pressure reg/injectors/fuel pump/boost controller?
Please take a drag between all of the model of wrx
That is a great idea! Thank you for your support!
I like silver color but how many colors are there ? and good videos go ahead...Is possible one video about NSX grettings!!!! I will aprecciate it so much..
There are actually quite a few colors available. Do you want a first generation NSX or new NSX?
@@RaitisRides new please
Can you send please gettings to my son Diego, he likes cars too!!!
I will get that together for you! I would of done one yesterday at a car show I was at but the owner parked it in the worst place.
Yes of course! We need to keep the car passion going!
So I've been told that in order to run a downpipes and intake you need to upgrade the fuel systems. Does anyone have another opinion on that?
In general what’s the difference between stage 1,2,3 ? Nd u should think of getting the new STI depending on the powertrain ofc
Anderson Rodriguez stage 1 is stock parts with a tune, stage 2 is generally a downpipe and tune, and stage 3 is usually fuel pump, injectors, e85...
ReneFloresVlogs thanks
Yeah the 2019 model has those updated pistons. Rene has beat me to the punch to answer the rest of your question!
Thank you sir for the assist! This is what I love about the community here on Raiti's Rides!
He hit the nail on the head!
Lol the guy In the red shirt was like fuck this. *Walks away*
I know right! Oh well!
@@RaitisRides looks like he did come back to smoke his cigarette eventually.
That damn addiction gets you every time! ;-)
2018 or 2019 which is best as it relates to performance and body type..?
2019 gets the upgrads
Question answered!
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!
What you guys call fake vents, I see an opportunity for creating a real vent for upgrades
i lol when i heard "get on that loud pedal" that's a first
I hope you find a modded 135 or 335 then you'll see what a true modded car can do vs these 4 bangers.... I just tapped into the BMW 135 platform and I'll say this.... if you put just a few thousand into them... and do basically what you do to the WRX or STI you get so much more power and speed it's not even funny. I loved my WRX but I'd admit after trading it in for the 135i I got to feel some very interesting power vs my pro tuned WRX. The main difference is... the BMW doesn't feel like it's even trying where as the WRX felt like you might break it. The AWD is great.... not taking anything away from that... but even a stock 135 feels like a much different beast and the auto is fantastic and very fast shifting. Plus... the BMW engine pretty much nails the power nearly to the wheels... The Stock WRX and STI lose quite a bit of power and tuning them just makes them where they should be from the factory. The late gears kill the WRX even pro tuned.... the BMW just wants to keep going. After all said and done I wish I had only gone stage 1 and after finding the BMW put a bit more money into that and gotten an easy 400 HP car. I'm putting the MHD tune on soon which costs WAY less than the Cobb AP tunes you buy from Cobb and this goes into the STOCK engine with no mods. Oh and the brakes are insane.... the only thing about my particular BMW is the suspension feels a tad soft to me being from 2009 vs my 2015 WRX... but I'm trying to work on that as soon as possible... either with coilovers or getting the dealership I got it from to take a look at it. They already were cool about the two tires I needed for the front and they mounted them for free, which was cool. The burble from just the exhaust delete is sick too.... makes me smile even more than the WRX engine wise. The steering on the WRX wins hands down though.... it's a bit too stiff for me but hey... nothing is flawless.
alphazoom II this is a review about an sti, not a bmw. Quit rambling about your beeper.
He has tons of STI reviews dude. Chill out. I regularly contribute to his channel. I've simply owned both and I'm making a comparison jesus.
It's all good brother! Alphazoom II has been here on Raiti's Rides since the beginning! I appreciate you having my back, and he does as well.
It's all good brother. I think just like with texting things can get just misread or misunderstood. Thank you for your awesome support!
Lol I got tuned by mikey at drp as well with my 15 wrx fbo - fmic and flex 300hp/301tq
That is so great! I appreciate you sharing your experience!
Forgive me for being so new to this..
I don’t understand how stock it says 310hp but adding all these parts and tune lowers it or keeps it the same? :/
Stock number is crank horsepower
In the video he said wheel horsepower
It's sound fuckin crazy
It is one hell of a ride and really makes me want a STi again!
Thanks for putting the damn camera 0.5mm from your face...what the hell
I was trying to get you an angle where you could see the gauges and the shifter.
Will engine take this for a long time like over 200k warranty is good buy where is that tune available
I appreciate you sharing your input and perspective! Thank yo for watching!
Question. I have a 2019 sti, I’m planning on going stage 2 but I already running invidia r400, what downpipe do you recommend?
Btw great video
Get a divorced dc sport downpipe
Build upon it then rebuild the engine several times lol. Just bought a black 2019 its def staying stock
This car has been tuned by one of the best in the industry. Congrats on your 2019 STi!
@@RaitisRidesThank you. Always gotta do your research before you settle on a tuner I've learned the hard way years ago.
I think most of us including yours truly has learned that the hard way. Where are you located?
I deff did my research, however my E85 tune will be coming from Mike Adkins from M Tuned....another top Subaru tuner. We're lucky down here in FL to have access to these guys!
@@jsafrit0717 Are you going the flex fuel route? My Evo obviously made more power on E85 but god the mpg was horrible! Car sounds great by the way.
When is he going to upgrade his blinkers?
Sorry for come to late to the channel. But i have i question for anyone to have a Subaru. I got my subaru sti 18. With Aem intake and muffler delete. But i need an advice what i need to do to get more power is neccessary to replace the AEM intake or i can keep it to get a tune. ?
I would just go and get a tune for it. That would probably be best.
Just to be on the safe side get a tune w/ any intake you put on an STi...unless its a drop in filter from your stock one. GET A TUNE!!
@@jsafrit0717 thanks for the help bro 🙏🙏🙏✊✊✊
@@RaitisRides thank you very much for help me i appreciate it. Keep your channel with evos and subarus. Here is a subaru owner sti 18 from los angeles. 🖐🖐😁😁😁
Couldn't agree with you more!