Glad to see the socket set linked was a 6 point set. 12 point sockets continue to be sold but most of us know your primary sockets should be 6 point, they won't likely strip a hex head. We all need a deep set AND most of us need shallow/typical/short ones too! Thanks...
Congrats on the new car! And thank you! Don't get me wrong there is some of the BS in some of my videos but when it comes to the discussion videos they're always straight to the point
Been watching a lot of your videos lately, there's no doubt that you know your stuff when it comes to cars, subarus specifically, but from a content creator standpoint its very satisfying to see how enthusiastic you can be with certain topics and how well your body language matches your excitement, and that just makes your vids much more fun to watch in my opinion. Thought i'd share that.
I love getting to be a little more creative with some of the videos, especially when it comes to some of the cinematic aspects of making the videos, I love talking about the cars and spreading the knowledge. There have been a few videos that I made that I never posted where I can tell that the energy is not there. The feedback is really appreciated and thank you so much for the support! 😁
Smeedia Your STI with the white work emotions is what inspired me to get white wheels on my wrx of the same color. looks just too good to not get them just because white wheels are hard to maintain. i think the maintenance is so worth the looks of that color scheme
Just catching up on your content, sorry to necropost a comment. But if you do an updated one of these, or anyone is watching it now, I'd highly recommend starting w/ 6 point sockets (I like to have both a short and a deep) but it'll save you a lot of headaches with rounding off bolts. Like you said, a 10/12/14 will take apart most of the car. 17/19 are definitely nice to haves. Also a 3/8 inch breaker bar and a length of black plumbing pipe to really get some leverage on those PITA bolts.
Once again your timing is impeccable as I was over thinking all the tools I actually need. One other important tool is a torque wrench but not crucial. Anyway so stoked to see this channel continue to grow.
Have a set of tools to handle seized, snapped and rusty bolts. Penetrating oil, a set of taps diamond tipped drill bits and a torch are crucial especially if you're living in the rust belt
We’re aiming for a very similar style of channel my man, this is quality content! Keep it up! Love it. Let’s teach the people how to have fun with their cars! This is the kind of info people need to push them to start doing their own work. Keep it up.
Thank you! I'll have to check it out after work 🙌 one of my goals is to show people to anyone can learn to do any of the things I've done on the channel and show everyone the reality of it all father than just the good aspects of it. Appreciate the support 🙌
Smeedia exactly! Great mindset, the realities can be exhausting. But that’s half the fun of it all. Learning how to overcome, and reaping the benefits after it’s done, and you have a product you’re happy with! Cars, how could you not love em! Looking forward to this channels growth.
Great tips, advice and parts needed for many diy 🤙🏽 definitely going to the store to grab some deep pliers another tool i would suggest is the head lamp while under the car. New subscribe and fellow sti owner 🏎
Headlamp is another good one to add to the toolbox! I generally use my camera lighting, two birds with one stone 😅 appreciate the support and the feedback!
You need a T70 torx for the differential.. a 13mm pipe plug with socket fitting for the rear differential... A set of hose clip pliers are very good - Knipex make the most useful but you need to budget $70 just for those.. You definitely need a good floor jack to lift the vehicle and four 2T or better jack stands.. A set of ramps is also useful.. A decent OBD scan tool and a multimeter are essential.. Although most people don't need Snap-On tools I wager that a budget of $100 for all the tools you mentioned is simply 'too' budget... I can't begin to imagine the fit or lasting quality of these items... A budget of $500 will get you so much better tools that could look last a lifetime... Might seem a lot more but you will cover your costs on the first job where you do things yourself..
With the right tool for the job, never mind quality, DIY is possible. Without the right tool DIY is well at the very least problematic and at the worst impossible. No matter your tool set though for work under the car safe access is equally important. Any recommendations on ramps? For an obviously serious and committed DIY as you are I would have thought you would have a QuickJack or it would be on your list.
I use the Rhino Ramps most of the time but have a set of Cusco assist ramps. I don't even have power in my garage lol quick Jack's wouldent work for me 😅 I use exstention cords to power the lights
I pulled my transmission(twice...) using a Canadian Tire 350 piece socket kit I for for like 150$ without any issues in exception to the axle but socket
You don't need to have Snap-on tools to work on your own car. I do, but that's because I do collision repair. There is no shame in having Harbor Freight tools. Craftsman is a good brand, they are low cost and warrantied for life (I think). Instead of the flathead screw driver for prying, look up on Amazon '4140 pry tool'. I just recently got one and it is amazing!!!!! Great video!!
I'll have to check it out! I could use a better pry tool than the flat head I use 😅 craftsmen has stepped their game up since being acquired by Lowe's!
I was bummed when I found out my sockets were too shallow to get my wheel lugs off. Guess I will be restocking my missing wrenches and adding some deep sockets pretty soon.
Search these "PITTSBURGH Panel Clip Pliers" These are amazing at removing those plastic clips as well. You can usually get them in different sizes and they usually aren't that expensive as long as your not buying from the tool truck guys.
So maybe you have and I just missed it but now that you’re building engines, it would be cool to see a video on specific tools needed for that application. One thing I actually want to see more in-depth on is sizing bearings with a mic. I watched one of your older videos but maybe sense you’ve built a few by now it might be better translated. I’ve always seen the plasti gauge stuff which isn’t the route to go on these engines or any serious engine for that matter. I also have a machining background just no engine machining.
Hey love your videos I just have a quick question for a daily driver in a area with (bad roads) and an occasional track day would you recommend hks gtiv or kw v1s ?
If you guys have a Harbor freight they sell cheap hand tools. I wouldn’t recommend buying the power tools, but the hand tools are decent for barely starting on doing mechanical repairs on your vehicles.
Browski 🖖🖖 live long and prosper 😂😂 JDM cars are simple functional and sexy 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm 19mm 21mm sockets and we take the entire car apart😂😂....another great vid P.S. Wobbly doo oooooh 😂😂😂
This would have been amazing for me last weekend! Haha I did tmic, charge pipe, bpv, access port, Cobb turbo back Nothing but a few trips to harbor freight! 😂
Have you ever seen another great Subaru content channel on YT called MrSubaru1387? I love his stuff! (OK, not as much as yours, but you know, love has no bounds and the human heart can do a lot of loving. Don't be jealous. Come on now...) He is a Subaru mechanic and he does a lot of different videos on cars he works on. But lately he has been on a tool kick and he seems to like these ICON brand tools from Harbor Freight of all places. But he also likes these very cool, Japanese tool brands and those are not cheap. I have a pretty big collection of tools that I've gathered over the years. I used to work at a British sports place and we had a SnapOn tool truck that visited every week. So naturally I ended up with a lot of SnapOn tools and a SnapOn tool box to hold it all. LOL That being said, this was a long time ago that I bought that stuff. About 30 years ago to be precise. The point of this long story is that these tools are still working and in great condition. They are expensive to buy, but man are they good!
@@bruceholinight7978 Yeah, totally subscribed to that one too. There is so much great Subie content out there. Though that German guy is a bit too obsessed with his dogs bum... Its weird. LOL!
No one I’ve ever met, DIY, or professional mechanics NEEDS Snap-On tools. Ok, maybe there’s one or two specialty tools only they carry. Fine. But Snap-On is not a necessity product, it’s really a luxury product, only for those with money to burn.
Finally someone pointing out that you don’t need $100k worth of Snap-On tools to change the oil 🙌🏻 can’t wait for the next vid!
$8 wrenches over here 😅 appreciate the support! 🔥
Dudeeeeee, I was just looking up tools I need for any installs and then you come in with this clutch upload! Yassss
Here to read minds and help out 😅🔥
@@Smeedia This isn’t the first time you read someone’s mind 🤣 I seen a comment like this in 3 different videos
Lol I've been telling people I can read minds 😅 no one seems to believe it lol
@@Smeedia He’s a wizard 👀🤣
Glad to see the socket set linked was a 6 point set. 12 point sockets continue to be sold but most of us know your primary sockets should be 6 point, they won't likely strip a hex head. We all need a deep set AND most of us need shallow/typical/short ones too! Thanks...
Thiae 12 points have demolished so many bolt heads for me in the past 😅
Just picked up an ‘18 base wrx yesterday, love your channel it’s straight to the point and cuts out all the bs that other car youtubers love
Congrats on the new car! And thank you! Don't get me wrong there is some of the BS in some of my videos but when it comes to the discussion videos they're always straight to the point
Been watching a lot of your videos lately, there's no doubt that you know your stuff when it comes to cars, subarus specifically, but from a content creator standpoint its very satisfying to see how enthusiastic you can be with certain topics and how well your body language matches your excitement, and that just makes your vids much more fun to watch in my opinion. Thought i'd share that.
I love getting to be a little more creative with some of the videos, especially when it comes to some of the cinematic aspects of making the videos, I love talking about the cars and spreading the knowledge. There have been a few videos that I made that I never posted where I can tell that the energy is not there. The feedback is really appreciated and thank you so much for the support! 😁
Smeedia Your STI with the white work emotions is what inspired me to get white wheels on my wrx of the same color. looks just too good to not get them just because white wheels are hard to maintain. i think the maintenance is so worth the looks of that color scheme
@@WulfTakahashi ceramic coating the wheels definitely helps when cleaning them but they are a lot of up keep 😅
Just catching up on your content, sorry to necropost a comment. But if you do an updated one of these, or anyone is watching it now, I'd highly recommend starting w/ 6 point sockets (I like to have both a short and a deep) but it'll save you a lot of headaches with rounding off bolts. Like you said, a 10/12/14 will take apart most of the car. 17/19 are definitely nice to haves. Also a 3/8 inch breaker bar and a length of black plumbing pipe to really get some leverage on those PITA bolts.
More than Likely going to Home Depot this weekend to get these tools. Thanks for the list mate!
Anytime 🙌🙌🙌
With videos like this I don’t understand how you’re only at 8.22k subs. High quality videos with tons of info. Love it
Appreciate the love! And just takes time. Going to keep pumping out quality regardless 🔥
Once again your timing is impeccable as I was over thinking all the tools I actually need. One other important tool is a torque wrench but not crucial. Anyway so stoked to see this channel continue to grow.
Torque wrench is an awesome tool to add to the tool box. Most of the time you can get away without one 😅 appreciate the support my dude 🔥🙌
Harbor Freight is going to be my best friend. Going to pick up those tools tomorrow. Good looking out man!
Anytime! Those are the tools that I use 90% of the time for my installs 🔥
Have a set of tools to handle seized, snapped and rusty bolts. Penetrating oil, a set of taps diamond tipped drill bits and a torch are crucial especially if you're living in the rust belt
Cordless Millwakie ratchet is the tool that made my build , promise it'll be you're favorite tool ever !
I use the craftsmen one and it is a life saver when it comes to pulling parts off 🔥
@@Smeedia Thanks for that , I thought Millwakie was the only one $$$$$$
@@bruceholinight7978 since craftsmen was bought out buy Lowe's their tools have increased in quality significantly!
yes! great topic ! i hate searching for the right tool or having to run out to the auto store to grab something mid way during an install
It happens from time to time but these tools have got me through soooooo many installs 🔥
love your videos bro, very informative. Keep it up!!
Appreciate the support 🔥🙌
Can you please do a video of the pinch weld jack pad
We’re aiming for a very similar style of channel my man, this is quality content! Keep it up! Love it. Let’s teach the people how to have fun with their cars! This is the kind of info people need to push them to start doing their own work. Keep it up.
Thank you! I'll have to check it out after work 🙌 one of my goals is to show people to anyone can learn to do any of the things I've done on the channel and show everyone the reality of it all father than just the good aspects of it. Appreciate the support 🙌
Smeedia exactly! Great mindset, the realities can be exhausting. But that’s half the fun of it all. Learning how to overcome, and reaping the benefits after it’s done, and you have a product you’re happy with! Cars, how could you not love em! Looking forward to this channels growth.
Great tips, advice and parts needed for many diy 🤙🏽 definitely going to the store to grab some deep pliers another tool i would suggest is the head lamp while under the car. New subscribe and fellow sti owner 🏎
Headlamp is another good one to add to the toolbox! I generally use my camera lighting, two birds with one stone 😅 appreciate the support and the feedback!
You need a T70 torx for the differential.. a 13mm pipe plug with socket fitting for the rear differential...
A set of hose clip pliers are very good - Knipex make the most useful but you need to budget $70 just for those..
You definitely need a good floor jack to lift the vehicle and four 2T or better jack stands.. A set of ramps is also useful..
A decent OBD scan tool and a multimeter are essential..
Although most people don't need Snap-On tools I wager that a budget of $100 for all the tools you mentioned is simply 'too' budget... I can't begin to imagine the fit or lasting quality of these items... A budget of $500 will get you so much better tools that could look last a lifetime...
Might seem a lot more but you will cover your costs on the first job where you do things yourself..
Damn. Just get better and better. Great channel, style, and attitude 👍
Appreciate the feedback and support 🙌🙌
With the right tool for the job, never mind quality, DIY is possible. Without the right tool DIY is well at the very least problematic and at the worst impossible. No matter your tool set though for work under the car safe access is equally important. Any recommendations on ramps? For an obviously serious and committed DIY as you are I would have thought you would have a QuickJack or it would be on your list.
I use the Rhino Ramps most of the time but have a set of Cusco assist ramps. I don't even have power in my garage lol quick Jack's wouldent work for me 😅 I use exstention cords to power the lights
I pulled my transmission(twice...) using a Canadian Tire 350 piece socket kit I for for like 150$ without any issues in exception to the axle but socket
Cheep tools can go a long way!
You don't need to have Snap-on tools to work on your own car. I do, but that's because I do collision repair. There is no shame in having Harbor Freight tools. Craftsman is a good brand, they are low cost and warrantied for life (I think). Instead of the flathead screw driver for prying, look up on Amazon '4140 pry tool'. I just recently got one and it is amazing!!!!! Great video!!
I'll have to check it out! I could use a better pry tool than the flat head I use 😅 craftsmen has stepped their game up since being acquired by Lowe's!
What size for the elbows?
Going HF today because the sales are crazy this weekend.
I was bummed when I found out my sockets were too shallow to get my wheel lugs off. Guess I will be restocking my missing wrenches and adding some deep sockets pretty soon.
I've made that mistake before 😅 thebworst is when your halfway through an install and you need one you don't have lol
Search these "PITTSBURGH Panel Clip Pliers"
These are amazing at removing those plastic clips as well. You can usually get them in different sizes and they usually aren't that expensive as long as your not buying from the tool truck guys.
Yesss another super helpful tool 🔥🙌
Very helpful vid for people barely getting into the mod scene good looking out!
So maybe you have and I just missed it but now that you’re building engines, it would be cool to see a video on specific tools needed for that application. One thing I actually want to see more in-depth on is sizing bearings with a mic. I watched one of your older videos but maybe sense you’ve built a few by now it might be better translated. I’ve always seen the plasti gauge stuff which isn’t the route to go on these engines or any serious engine for that matter. I also have a machining background just no engine machining.
Ive got this one from a few months ago, but building another engine soon if you want another
th-cam.com/video/vaT8pAPCTCY/w-d-xo.html
@@Smeedia Thanks man, I definitely missed that one somehow!
Hey love your videos I just have a quick question for a daily driver in a area with (bad roads) and an occasional track day would you recommend hks gtiv or kw v1s ?
Thank you! And honestly I would suggest the FA500s 🔥 they've been the best coilover I've used in the past
Another awesome video!!!
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How do you increase the brake pedal feel in the sti because I would like it more touchy in mine
Master cylinder brace
Stainless steel brake lines
Better brake pads and rotors 😁
What brand torque wrench do you recommend?
I use the cheep stuff so I think mone is craftsmen 😅
“None of these are going to be Snap-on” I call that shit snap-off every single thing I’ve bought from them has broken
Yep, nailed it 👍🏻👍🏻
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great idea keep it up
Appreciate the support!🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥straight up fire content Tanner🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate the feedback and support my dude 🙌🔥
If you guys have a Harbor freight they sell cheap hand tools. I wouldn’t recommend buying the power tools, but the hand tools are decent for barely starting on doing mechanical repairs on your vehicles.
I've used a good amount of their manual tools and they get the job done. Not the best but they do work 🔥
Torque wrench for perfect "21"
Figured you could get away without having one most of the time but teguardless a good one to add to your tool box
Holly 10mm disappeared like a ninja!
That thing always disappears 😅
Now this is legit. Boom 👊🏼
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Always have your wobbley-do's and big-to-littlers.
The big-to-litters have helped so much 🤣🤣
Thank you! :)
Browski 🖖🖖 live long and prosper 😂😂 JDM cars are simple functional and sexy 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 17mm 19mm 21mm sockets and we take the entire car apart😂😂....another great vid P.S. Wobbly doo oooooh 😂😂😂
That wobbly do works so well 😅 super easy to take apart 🔥🙌
I know your gonna make shirts with the #oooooh c'mon bro 😂😂😂😂😄😄
Soon, cant pass it up 😅
Yooooooo! Let’s get it!
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This would have been amazing for me last weekend! Haha
I did tmic, charge pipe, bpv, access port, Cobb turbo back
Nothing but a few trips to harbor freight!
😂
Have you ever seen another great Subaru content channel on YT called MrSubaru1387? I love his stuff! (OK, not as much as yours, but you know, love has no bounds and the human heart can do a lot of loving. Don't be jealous. Come on now...)
He is a Subaru mechanic and he does a lot of different videos on cars he works on. But lately he has been on a tool kick and he seems to like these ICON brand tools from Harbor Freight of all places. But he also likes these very cool, Japanese tool brands and those are not cheap.
I have a pretty big collection of tools that I've gathered over the years. I used to work at a British sports place and we had a SnapOn tool truck that visited every week. So naturally I ended up with a lot of SnapOn tools and a SnapOn tool box to hold it all. LOL
That being said, this was a long time ago that I bought that stuff. About 30 years ago to be precise. The point of this long story is that these tools are still working and in great condition. They are expensive to buy, but man are they good!
They last a lifetime! And I'll have to check out his channel to see what tools he's snagging. Linda I terested in those Japanese tools you speak of 😅
Subi Performance , another awesome channel !
@@bruceholinight7978 Yeah, totally subscribed to that one too.
There is so much great Subie content out there. Though that German guy is a bit too obsessed with his dogs bum... Its weird.
LOL!
No one I’ve ever met, DIY, or professional mechanics NEEDS Snap-On tools. Ok, maybe there’s one or two specialty tools only they carry. Fine.
But Snap-On is not a necessity product, it’s really a luxury product, only for those with money to burn.
Ohh👌🏻
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HE SAYS, HE'S NOT A FAN OF BIG LONG ONES!🤣😂😅 I'M GLAD YOU'RE NOT! LMFAO🤣🤣🤣
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Not a single one of these tools are specific to Subaru...
Never said they were specific to subaru but you can do almost any install with these tools. Nothing too special you need to work on these cars
No such thing as a flat head screwdriver. Common misconception. It’s called a slot screwdriver. ‘Flathead’ is a type of screw, not a driver.