Your lil pep talk at the end is soo true..1 thing id add is always challenge urself to push things further, or youll become stagnant an stuck..awsome vid bro!
that last part my guy!! i also want to start a channel to show my passion on cars as well. keep showing us great contents it's really motivating me to do it 🔥
I mess with both tones. I love the tomei but if i had to be on a budget and get your current exhaust setup I definitely would. The pops and allat are so dope brodie lmaooo
I’m jumping in a bit late but I just watched the video. In all honesty I would prefer the red wrx exhaust note. I’m sure the other exhaust has Benidorm of better flow, but when it came to sound…. Red hands down. Maybe he video changed the exact sound but I have a stock 2017 wrx and I would go the less expensive option. Stay safe and thanks for the video. Both cars look really nice. Our roads in Australia would ruin your body kits hahaha
A good middle ground exhaust wise is a dual invidia n1. I'm running a catless invidia j pipe to the dual n1 and its almost the perfect noise level. Not loud until you open it up and you get all the fun turbo whistle.
The Tomei would probably sound almost exactly like the muffler deletes if he didnt have the downpipe. I have the FactionFab muffler deletes and a Grimmspeed DP and mine sounds exactly like his.
This is our experience as well. If both cars had an aftermarket j-pipe (or downpipe on an STI) the biggest difference between the Tomei and FactionFab would be a slightly more tinny titanium vs deeper stainless sound.
What do you have done under the hood vs your friend? It would be nice to see a full build comparison to get a better understanding of what else is contributing to the sound. I’ve got COBB Big SF intake, Boomba BPV, IAG AOS, AP, and the FF Axle back (on back order). Would like to see how close our builds are to get a better understanding of how mine will sound. Both cars sound amazing though. I would give the win to the Tomei if you have the funds. But FF does sound really nice for low budget.
I'm new to the Subi life and been going through all your video's lately. Clean builds man! and good camera work. I just put an axel back on mine too start and it sounds great for the money. I couldn't stand how quite it was before.
@@mikethomas9124 I got muffler delete axle backs. So it is a little loud on the cold start untill the rpms drop. Otherwise it's not that loud. If your worried about it being too loud get some with mufflers. They would help with droning too. Mine drones pretty bad around 2k rpms cruising, Otherwise it sounds good.
I think they both sound good I had axel backs at first but I felt like it had too much drone so I went with a tomei..hopefully one day I can bag mine and put some nice wheels…maybe be one day I’ll see you out here in San Diego keep up the great content
This Winter I am getting a 2022 Wrx, so this is helpful in what to look for. I like the fact that you can hear his turbo. Wow, I got to have that on mine.
I have a 2017 wrx with the Tomei and a high flow catted downpipe from invidia and I don't regret the almost $2000 i spent cause the sound is mesmerizing and I constantly get compliments on the sound from other people as well.
Bro you are literally in my high school (Olympian high school) back road, I remember when I didn’t even have permit, my mom and I go do practice driving on that road! Hope to see you on the street bro, I drove a Corolla for now:( , but I’m saving money for my first fun car. Last but not least, I’m also a Subaru fan, one of My dream car is a exactly a Subaru STI. Nice video! I’m subscribed
@@davo5400 touring. Can always get the track swap later if that’s the way I want to go. Just unboxed and the tips are so nice and with that extra blow pop in the box 😂
Hey man. Thanks so much for the awesome video -- those are both beautiful cars. Your wrap-up was the most surprising part to me. I've recently advanced in my field and have felt pressure coupled with a pretty bad inferiority complex. I honestly needed to hear that. Thank you.
I ran the remark muffler deletes on mine, then ran tomei, then ran tomei with grimmspeed jpipe and honestly over video you can't tell the difference. In person though, the tomei and jpipe have a way deeper sound and it pops much more.
i have a catted j pipe with muffler deletes. that shit is LOUD with a bit of rasp to it too, definitely want a tomei or anything tbh. i’m just too broke for a catback LOL
I had a nameless muffler delete and now a tomei. Tomei is hands down better. Not as raspy and has a deeper tone. Deletes are nice if you are on a budget but I got my tomei brand new for $900 which isn't bad.
I feel like Tomei is way overrated. There’s plenty of exhausts out there that sound and look better. I’m new to your channel btw, your wrx is super clean!
Have you heard of blackhorse racing? They have a Dual exit quad titanium tip cat back exhaust at a decent price. It's compared to the invidia r400 regarding the sound and all the welds look professional. Anyways, just wondering for future reference. Nice little reference on the side of your hat btw 🙏🏻
Bro. This reminded me when I tried different exhausts on my car. Did an axle back on stock downpipe. Then switched it up to catback on stock downpipe. Then finally love the current setup perf. downpipe and muffler deleted catback. Almost close but subtle to your FRS, a lil deeper tone on idle
I have the same setup as your buddy's on my wrx but with a non-resonated Cobb Jpipe. I used to run muffler deletes until the upgrades. Can't go wrong with both setups tho 👍
You should paint the chrome reflector for the high beams yellow. They sell a yellow spray on tint for lights. It’s meant for like fog lights. But you can use it for reflectors
I actually used this paint, and I totally regret it. It is peeling up now, and I'm gonna have to disassemble them remove the yellow paint and reseal. Highly don't recommend!!
i def would ditch the cobb resonated and j get a regular catted j pipe. have a grimmspeed one myself w a tomei. also they range in diff cel counts as HFCs go which greatly effect volume. cobb and gs are 300 cel and are gonna yield the quieter dB values. ETS and 1320 have 100 Cel and they basically make the cars sound catless
dope looking cars and all but, i have a stage 2 wrx pushing 400 to the wheel and i have done nothing cosmetically no tint stock tires stock everything then all stage 3 internals from clutch to stage 3 block, and running e85. Personally think its dumb to spend al that money on cosmetics, yes it looks nice but you cant make your car look mean then when someone wants to race you get gapped. dope looking cars though, not hating just speaking my side of cars and car mods.
Dude I don’t think you need that 2k exhaust, your car sounds just as good man
Jeez the fact that you can hear the turbo is so nice and you definitely need that exhaust setup! 🔥
Sounds like a 🚁 at idle 😂
@@chris_borges fr 🤣
I have a Magma flow exhaust with a plm catless jpipe you can hear my turbo like that BUT it’s not as loud as his
Subarus motorsport are trash
The ending was great. Love the message and its something I struggle with myself. Loved the video overall 👏🏼
Much love man. Hope you’re doing good. 🙏🏻
Subarus motors are trash
@@remissiveslave okay?
@@remissiveslave ya for people that try to make their subie have 400+ hp
@@remissiveslave ok dude
Cream with white wheels, clears and black accents is the hardest color combo jesus christ
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I’ve been wanting a tomei but really was hesitant i think this just sealed the deal for me. awesome video man even 2 years later!
So excited to see what other mods Chris decides to put on the wrx!🔥
Ayyyee 🤝
Subarus motors are trash
@Cruz Ponce comment of the year.
Your lil pep talk at the end is soo true..1 thing id add is always challenge urself to push things further, or youll become stagnant an stuck..awsome vid bro!
that last part my guy!! i also want to start a channel to show my passion on cars as well. keep showing us great contents it's really motivating me to do it 🔥
much love ❤️🤝
Been working my ass off for a year, about to buy a Veloster N; my first sports car. Thanks for all the advice and motivation!
Glad I can help bro! Best of luck on your purchase. 🙏🏻
The cream subie can really use some smoke taillights, love the Red one even though they’re both Amazing and been built with love and care.
Agreed and some black wheels to accent smoked taillights, the door handles, hood and roof
The j pipe makes the turbo whistle but a j pipe, accessport and tune alone is well over $1k alone 😀
His WRX absolutely kills it! Huge fan of the color scheme! Them Taillights with that color and wheels...Fire!!!
Well put together 🔥
I love how the 15 n up has a wider body my 13 looks puny side by side love them wheels
I mess with both tones. I love the tomei but if i had to be on a budget and get your current exhaust setup I definitely would. The pops and allat are so dope brodie lmaooo
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Subarus motorsport are trash
I’m jumping in a bit late but I just watched the video.
In all honesty I would prefer the red wrx exhaust note.
I’m sure the other exhaust has Benidorm of better flow, but when it came to sound….
Red hands down.
Maybe he video changed the exact sound but I have a stock 2017 wrx and I would go the less expensive option.
Stay safe and thanks for the video.
Both cars look really nice.
Our roads in Australia would ruin your body kits hahaha
A good middle ground exhaust wise is a dual invidia n1. I'm running a catless invidia j pipe to the dual n1 and its almost the perfect noise level. Not loud until you open it up and you get all the fun turbo whistle.
Couldn’t agree more! Exact setup i have on my wrx hatch and couldn’t be happier with how it sounds🔥
“looks very similar but I think it’s more creamier”- Chris Borges 2021
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Other then turbo noise it’s so similar, I’d save the money and just do the Cobb intake if turbo noise is what your after
His WRX is dope. Def get his hood and paint it red and leave the vents carbon fiber 👌🏻👌🏻
Fireeee 🔥🔥🔥
The Tomei would probably sound almost exactly like the muffler deletes if he didnt have the downpipe. I have the FactionFab muffler deletes and a Grimmspeed DP and mine sounds exactly like his.
I went from just Remark muffler deletes to a Tomei on a stock STI and the sound is similar but much deeper and a bit louder with more pops
Interesting 👀
This is our experience as well. If both cars had an aftermarket j-pipe (or downpipe on an STI) the biggest difference between the Tomei and FactionFab would be a slightly more tinny titanium vs deeper stainless sound.
What do you have done under the hood vs your friend? It would be nice to see a full build comparison to get a better understanding of what else is contributing to the sound.
I’ve got COBB Big SF intake, Boomba BPV, IAG AOS, AP, and the FF Axle back (on back order). Would like to see how close our builds are to get a better understanding of how mine will sound.
Both cars sound amazing though. I would give the win to the Tomei if you have the funds. But FF does sound really nice for low budget.
Both your rides are so beautiful 🥺
everytime borges posts we know it’s gonna be a banger🔥🔥🔥 keep up the good work bro
much love bro!!
Subarus motorsport are trash
Getting my cobb catted Jpipe soon to pair up to my awe touring exhaust. Keep up the good content.
Yessir gonna sound soooo good!
Those clear tails are so absurdly fire its insane
Hey Chris man love the vids just wanna ask what you do for a living man?
he does youtube and his merch. but he probably does more stuff besides that
I think he sells merch and does TH-cam maybe other stuff too
I think he used to deliver pizzas. Idk if he still does that tho
Mr. Miner is right haha. I used to. Now it’s youtube stuff and I work on ✈️
@@chris_borges you work on airplanes🤯😳
That cream color is so nice dam
Right 😍
The whistle 😍
I'm new to the Subi life and been going through all your video's lately. Clean builds man! and good camera work. I just put an axel back on mine too start and it sounds great for the money. I couldn't stand how quite it was before.
Nice man! I appreciate that a lot!
How much louder is the axle back compared to stock. I want an axleback but I don't want to be too loud.
@@mikethomas9124 I got muffler delete axle backs. So it is a little loud on the cold start untill the rpms drop. Otherwise it's not that loud. If your worried about it being too loud get some with mufflers. They would help with droning too. Mine drones pretty bad around 2k rpms cruising, Otherwise it sounds good.
I think they both sound good I had axel backs at first but I felt like it had too much drone so I went with a tomei..hopefully one day I can bag mine and put some nice wheels…maybe be one day I’ll see you out here in San Diego keep up the great content
Looking forward to cruising together. 😎
Finally have time to watch your vids. Holy fuck school sucks
Hang in there my guy. I know how it feels. Recently had to do some classes for my job. 😥
the turbo sounds from the tomei are undefeated but the pops from the muffler delete...sheeesh
This is literally my favorite channel, the quality of the videos are amazing and I also love the message, keep up the good work man 💯
means a lot bro appreciate you!
Subarus motors are trash
Mine were too close to my bumper and I burned a bit lol
This Winter I am getting a 2022 Wrx, so this is helpful in what to look for. I like the fact that you can hear his turbo. Wow, I got to have that on mine.
Nice!!
I have a 2017 wrx with the Tomei and a high flow catted downpipe from invidia and I don't regret the almost $2000 i spent cause the sound is mesmerizing and I constantly get compliments on the sound from other people as well.
Nice! Looking to do a similar setup. Did you get an OTS tune or pro tune for your setup ?
Bro you are literally in my high school (Olympian high school) back road, I remember when I didn’t even have permit, my mom and I go do practice driving on that road!
Hope to see you on the street bro, I drove a Corolla for now:( , but I’m saving money for my first fun car.
Last but not least, I’m also a Subaru fan, one of My dream car is a exactly a Subaru STI.
Nice video! I’m subscribed
Bros car is sorted. I've never bought actual exhausts. I usually go muffler delete.
Saw this vid right after finally getting my AWE exhaust delivered. Can’t wait to throw it on this weekend! (Diamond black quad tips) 👌
Track or touring?
@@davo5400 touring. Can always get the track swap later if that’s the way I want to go. Just unboxed and the tips are so nice and with that extra blow pop in the box 😂
Nice man! New mods are always the best. 🔥
Hey man. Thanks so much for the awesome video -- those are both beautiful cars. Your wrap-up was the most surprising part to me. I've recently advanced in my field and have felt pressure coupled with a pretty bad inferiority complex. I honestly needed to hear that. Thank you.
I ran the remark muffler deletes on mine, then ran tomei, then ran tomei with grimmspeed jpipe and honestly over video you can't tell the difference. In person though, the tomei and jpipe have a way deeper sound and it pops much more.
Your exhaust setup is not bad but a tomei would be nice for the turbo sound!!
Soon soon 👀
I love these type of video keep these bangers coming 🐐
Right on 🤝
10:11 Chris runs a stop sign 🛑 😂
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@@chris_borges i really love your content man😍 wish you were in the LA area though😢
The muffler delete actually sounds good👍 I have a muffler delete on my evo9 and sounds raw❤️
keep up the good work
much appreciated 🙏🏻
Bro when I bought my tomei last summer, I had to wait till September. Tomei for the win
Banger after banger. Love your content🔥
Means a lot Ivan!
Your red car looks so much better. I hate ALL the mods on the white especially those tails.
They both sound great to me
You need some uel headers
Heard it’s bad for the stock turbos on this car :/
i have a catted j pipe with muffler deletes. that shit is LOUD with a bit of rasp to it too, definitely want a tomei or anything tbh. i’m just too broke for a catback LOL
i hear a resonated STI midpipe completes it
I had a nameless muffler delete and now a tomei. Tomei is hands down better. Not as raspy and has a deeper tone. Deletes are nice if you are on a budget but I got my tomei brand new for $900 which isn't bad.
Can’t wait to install mine!
Bro where do you get the clear tail lights from? Looks mickey
clearedbynick on IG
Love the videos man, the end got me feeling some type of way ❤️🔥
Means a lot man! I’m glad they can resonate with you. 🤝
Man I just love exhaust videos been n thinking of an exhaust for my SCION FRS
Heck yeah. Frs sounds similar to the WRX!
The block is hot the block is hott hot hot!!!
I feel like Tomei is way overrated. There’s plenty of exhausts out there that sound and look better. I’m new to your channel btw, your wrx is super clean!
i really like his duckbill, not too big not too small 👌
True!
*Cars rev
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God damn right!
a catted j pipe and the muffler delete are PLENTY loud
Totally blew the stop sign at 10:13
bro isn’t that the long side road next to olympian high school and east hills LMAO i just graduated from there and the area looked hella familiar
Sheeeesh both are clean but i have to say i do prefer the 2018+ wrx bumper over the old ones
When it comes to exhausts, I would just buy used because it’s just metal piping lol
true 😂
Have you heard of blackhorse racing? They have a Dual exit quad titanium tip cat back exhaust at a decent price. It's compared to the invidia r400 regarding the sound and all the welds look professional. Anyways, just wondering for future reference. Nice little reference on the side of your hat btw 🙏🏻
what taillights does the white subie have? Those are beautiful.
loved the last part of the video Chris! I’ve been trying and toying with the idea of a TH-cam channel, but it’s so hard to be comfortable on camera!
you’ll get comfortable over time!
Bro. This reminded me when I tried different exhausts on my car. Did an axle back on stock downpipe. Then switched it up to catback on stock downpipe. Then finally love the current setup perf. downpipe and muffler deleted catback. Almost close but subtle to your FRS, a lil deeper tone on idle
Exhaust changes are the best 🔥 So much fun.
@@chris_borges brings out the character of the car
Those clear taillights look interesting not sure if I like em . Dope cars though
much love!
Can’t wait for you to get that tomei
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
So my guy rich rich sheeeeeeee. Send some my way homie
Wow the other subie was sick af! But I had to like the video cuz the ending! Mad love
Glad you enjoyed bro an I appreciate that big time!
Hey Chris buy a carbon fiber Hood and buy a carbon fiber trunk lid
Both exhaust setups are nice 🔥. But if you go the tomei route, would be dope if you go catless as well lol. Then you will be obnoxious 🔥
Sheeesshhh that’s gonna be loud 🔥
Love that picture at the end. Kinda boosted my morale lowkey 🙌🏽💯
all perspective 🙌🏻
I was wondering why both of them sounded pretty trash for a wrx than I realised this gen doesn’t have EJ motors
I have the same setup as your buddy's on my wrx but with a non-resonated Cobb Jpipe. I used to run muffler deletes until the upgrades. Can't go wrong with both setups tho 👍
Nice!! I got a non resonated one coming in. Can’t wait!
The white wrx have a Garrett turbo?
That talk at the end was needed 🤝
🤝❤️
The turbo noise is cool, Personally tomei is too loud in Cali plus the tone ain’t all that
Nice video bro 🔥 what taillights are those white ones kinda want them for mine!🔥🔥
I’m saving up for a borla to give my 2020 Rex for Christmas.
Yours sounds better, my honest opinion. Not a fan of single exit when the vehicle comes with a dual exit bumper.
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You should paint the chrome reflector for the high beams yellow. They sell a yellow spray on tint for lights. It’s meant for like fog lights. But you can use it for reflectors
thought about it before!
I actually used this paint, and I totally regret it. It is peeling up now, and I'm gonna have to disassemble them remove the yellow paint and reseal. Highly don't recommend!!
What part of Texas is Andre from? He have a TH-cam?
I love that you're just in the middle of the street haha
haha spot is super dead 😂
i def would ditch the cobb resonated and j get a regular catted j pipe. have a grimmspeed one myself w a tomei. also they range in diff cel counts as HFCs go which greatly effect volume. cobb and gs are 300 cel and are gonna yield the quieter dB values. ETS and 1320 have 100 Cel and they basically make the cars sound catless
You pay for the person behind you to pay it forward. It's a great gesture that everyone who can afford to do it, should.
I honestly prefer the Faction... sounds more like a Subi!
Glad I bought my tomei last year for my Focus ST. Haha hate that all car parts are on back order or inflated in price...it sucks.
Ahh chris imma need to move to cali 😭 yall such a vibe down there 🔥 😎 watch when we both get our new brz/86
Yesssirrrr we gotta link asap!
Now I want a Tomei for my wrx
😉😉😉
dope looking cars and all but, i have a stage 2 wrx pushing 400 to the wheel and i have done nothing cosmetically no tint stock tires stock everything then all stage 3 internals from clutch to stage 3 block, and running e85. Personally think its dumb to spend al that money on cosmetics, yes it looks nice but you cant make your car look mean then when someone wants to race you get gapped. dope looking cars though, not hating just speaking my side of cars and car mods.
if you buy descent ones, you can at least sell it back in case you don't want it later.
i’ve always wanted a slammed car. but how tf do you go over speed bumps and pot holes?
I actually like the $300 exhaust more. Maybe U can’t tell the difference unless ur there in person 🤷🏽♂️
I agree, the $300 exhaust keeps the stock exhaust sound of the car, which is better and more balanced.
Need to get you a new lens my man! lol #LensZoomGrit
awesome video bro ! keep it up 🔥
much love!
the red ones sicker 😮💨
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