Absolute gem of a car!! I have come a full circle from my first car, a 1969 VW van with a flat 4, a couple of V-8s, a V-6 and now back to the flat 4 in my WRX.
I tried to convince myself that i didn't like the window visors but i caved in after 2 years haha. I actually get a lot of compliments from non car people because of how well they fit
Good video and good message! Still loving my FA20DIT. I consider the window visors necessary on this car because otherwise if you are driving with the window open and wash your windshield, the wipers wipe that water/methanol right towards the driver window!
Thanks man 🙏! Definitely would have kept them on if I took advantage of their purpose! I regretted removing them after the first one since it literally wouldn’t budge haha.
Big sf = big regret. The fact that it’s so hard to keep the filter exactly 1” over the pipe has been such a pain for maintenance. Then the car falls flat on its face when it’s off just by a little.
Hey big dawg it is called growing into your build, and I hate to say it man but age has something to do with it cause you start to really figure out what you want. Also... who cares what anyone else says it only matters what you think cause you drive it and it is your escape from the world! Your car is really clean brother keep doing what you are doing!
Well said! Yup, I feel like it’s constantly evolving which makes it fun altogether. The day I stop enjoying the process is the day I have a problem. Thank you man! 🙏
That AP mount is probably more safe for flashing compared to the mounts where you don’t physically plug in the cable. Don’t want to have a loose connection and brick the ecu.
Maybe it’s not so much “progression” but rather “maturity”. It doesn’t necessarily mean you leave certain mods behinds because they’re tacky or being offensive it just means your taste changes your preference demands more from certain items. It’s an image not so much a lifestyle any more if that makes sense. Not to bash on anyone or any brands or what not just a different opinion.
i wound up returning my cobb intake 2x because of a bent pipe on the end, eventually they made right and replaced. hope it holds up. thanks for making the video nice job!
Are those front visibility windows tinted? If not, you can go with a dark 🌑 tint, even limo tint if you want it really dark, for that black look but still see thru it.
thanks for the wisdom from your experience. with window visors, my main use for them is if i hit the windshield wash and forget my window is down (but i bought the ones you tape on without brackets). me personally i found out about the snorkel after i had already bought the grimmspeed hella horn kit and now use that bracket, along with my stock horns and a 12v power supply on my tool box/cart to scare people/make them move out of the way in the shop i work in
I like the looks of the Subaru OEM window visors. But man they sure are noisy at speed. Anything over 20mph and it sounds like you are in a wind tunnel. I have debated taking mine off but like you, my window surround and trim is scratched. I'll probably just leave them on.
Hi Ron Would you pls let me know what Brand name of your rims on your 2018 WRax STI .. .. Love those rims look very different very unique.. Thank you so much Ron
100 percent i hate window visors, instantly make the car look cheap and immature. glad u took em off. same with those window blockers lol, tacked on plastic anything is a no go, good rule of thumb lol. btw is that an oil filter cozy?
I'm looking for a sail panel piece to reduce wind turbulence front the door-mounted mirror. I know the Mk5 Supra and 911 have products to do this, but ALL Subarus can benefit from the having something push air around the mirror and keep it out of the gap btwn the mirror cap and glass. Thoughts?
@@ronfromportland...neither have I, that's why I asked. I have seen stick-on vortex generators (pk of 15 at Autozone, in paintable white) and thought about painting 2 black and then affixing them to the sail panel in such a way to direct air around the mirror. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hey Ron. Much respect for you and your ride. What mount is that? I’m looking to ditch my printed one since the fitment is poor. Sucks about the delete crack down, hope it doesn’t interfere when I need to figure out why mine isn’t running right. Do you get the little rattle sound at startup without TGVs, too?
Thanks man, I appreciate that! I don’t think I have that rattle sound but I’ll listen the next time I start up. Here’s the link to the AccessPort mount video!th-cam.com/video/CeSJPTSm0LI/w-d-xo.html
I use CRC MAF Sensor cleaner for both sensors. If I don’t clean them for months, AF Learning tends to spike to ~-18. Intake filter placement also has a factor in this if you are running an aftermarket one, it has to be on there perfectly for the car to be happy. I knew something was wrong though when the AFR values wouldn’t go down to normal range after cleaning the sensors. Here’s a video I made on that specific issue: th-cam.com/video/lDGN-05stKs/w-d-xo.html
Would u be willing to sell the grimspeed intake..I just recently bought a 21 wrx and have to start my build all over again from the last vehicle so I would buy that GS intake..I had the cobb 1 on my last car and I was 1 of the unfortunate people who couldn't get the afr ratios to work
Yah those wheels are ugly in my opinion,same as the window visors..but to each their own..ride height is good tho.. Btw, I have the Cobb intake. Did u make sure to take off the stock intake bracket that holds up the stock intake tube. It hits the pipe and can cause a hole. I had problems like u until I took that off
@@ronfromportland no problem man..I like ur videos just an honest guy doing mods and figuring what he likes..I’ve been doing the same and just troubleshooting I am no pro.. The Cobb intake: per their instructions, they say it’s optional and so I just left it on..I had the intake and didn’t notice that till like 8 months later. Was causing me hell.. good luck man
Thanks man! Troubleshooting is all we can do. I know Cobb updated the bracket at some point so my instructions most likely are different from yours. Glad you got it sorted out, this stuff can make you go crazy I tell ya. Mine has been good for the most part…after finding that the end of the tube connecting to the inlet was bent.
Absolute gem of a car!! I have come a full circle from my first car, a 1969 VW van with a flat 4, a couple of V-8s, a V-6 and now back to the flat 4 in my WRX.
Glad you’re back to the WRX! I heavily into VWs in the past.
I tried to convince myself that i didn't like the window visors but i caved in after 2 years haha. I actually get a lot of compliments from non car people because of how well they fit
Haha I feel you on that! Fitment was spot on 👐
i actually happen to love my window visors, aesthetically they may not look the best on all builds but i happen to like the functionality of them.
Definitely! I took mine off since I found myself never rolling down the windows during the rain. They had a good run on my car, over 4 years.
Good video and good message! Still loving my FA20DIT. I consider the window visors necessary on this car because otherwise if you are driving with the window open and wash your windshield, the wipers wipe that water/methanol right towards the driver window!
Thanks man 🙏! Definitely would have kept them on if I took advantage of their purpose! I regretted removing them after the first one since it literally wouldn’t budge haha.
I think your mods are subtle and clean. I try to keep my sti that way too but to be honest, I love my visors.
Thank you 🙏! Definitely, they were great for a long while.
The cusco master cylinder braces fits with the addw1 catch can. If you are looking for a brace. It does actually make a difference
Good to know, thanks for the info!
Big sf = big regret. The fact that it’s so hard to keep the filter exactly 1” over the pipe has been such a pain for maintenance. Then the car falls flat on its face when it’s off just by a little.
Yup, I dread having to remove it whenever I need to clean the MAF sensor. I almost always have to re-adjust it at least 3 times.
Hey big dawg it is called growing into your build, and I hate to say it man but age has something to do with it cause you start to really figure out what you want. Also... who cares what anyone else says it only matters what you think cause you drive it and it is your escape from the world! Your car is really clean brother keep doing what you are doing!
Well said! Yup, I feel like it’s constantly evolving which makes it fun altogether. The day I stop enjoying the process is the day I have a problem. Thank you man! 🙏
That AP mount is probably more safe for flashing compared to the mounts where you don’t physically plug in the cable. Don’t want to have a loose connection and brick the ecu.
Definitely, and mainly safer for track applications since it stays locked in there.
Good video…I actually start watching the video because of the wheels and found some good info for the future of my car
Thanks man! Glad you like the wheels 🙌
OEM PLUS makes for many wins daily . it looks so good
This! Completely agree. Good hearing from you, Antoine. I hope all has been well 🙌
Ron always bringing the 🔥🔥 love from Nebraska!
Btw your video quality has improved so much since I first started watching your videos. Keep it up man!
@@ALLANG12 Yo thanks for that, man! I’m still enjoying the process 🙏
Kicking the tires and lighting the fires on the content!!! Keep it up brother!!
Thanks man!!! 🙏
I hear the grimmspeed intake is the best one to buy. I hear good things about ETS as well.
Yup, I’ve heard the same!
The Cobb redline one looks kinda nice but the green update killed it. Not to mention it's pricey as hell.
Maybe it’s not so much “progression” but rather “maturity”. It doesn’t necessarily mean you leave certain mods behinds because they’re tacky or being offensive it just means your taste changes your preference demands more from certain items. It’s an image not so much a lifestyle any more if that makes sense.
Not to bash on anyone or any brands or what not just a different opinion.
Makes perfect sense, a lot of it comes from maturity. Thanks for sharing your perspective on it, I appreciate it!
i wound up returning my cobb intake 2x because of a bent pipe on the end, eventually they made right and replaced. hope it holds up. thanks for making the video nice job!
Oh wow, sucks how common it is! Thanks man 🙏 🙌
Next time I re-tint windows I'll go a bit lighter lol kinda hard to see with windows up at night
Yup haha. This is why I went lighter on the fronts this time around!
The 3 piece front lip is made for the 15-17 regardless of what the Amazon link said.
Fit just fine on my 18. I must have gotten a different one.
Are those front visibility windows tinted? If not, you can go with a dark 🌑 tint, even limo tint if you want it really dark, for that black look but still see thru it.
I have the COBB intake, 100% agreement. Have never been really impressed with it and other better ones IMO
Yup, exactly! It’s very finicky.
thanks for the wisdom from your experience. with window visors, my main use for them is if i hit the windshield wash and forget my window is down (but i bought the ones you tape on without brackets). me personally i found out about the snorkel after i had already bought the grimmspeed hella horn kit and now use that bracket, along with my stock horns and a 12v power supply on my tool box/cart to scare people/make them move out of the way in the shop i work in
Love it! I’d install train horns if I could 😂
@@ronfromportland i have considered it. finding a place for the compressor is something that makes it a back burner idea
Great video man! And I don’t care what anyone says I love the wheels!
Thanks man! I appreciate it! 🙏
Good video man. Everything you mentioned was valid with your preference. Cars looking awesome.
Thanks man! I’m sure we all look back and think the same thing with our builds.
I like the looks of the Subaru OEM window visors. But man they sure are noisy at speed. Anything over 20mph and it sounds like you are in a wind tunnel. I have debated taking mine off but like you, my window surround and trim is scratched. I'll probably just leave them on.
Definitely got a few more scratches after removing mine!
Hi Ron Would you pls let me know what Brand name of your rims on your 2018 WRax STI .. .. Love those rims look very different very unique.. Thank you so much Ron
Thanks! They are the Method MR502s on my WRX. th-cam.com/video/9Pg8RevYRsU/w-d-xo.html
Do you think your front strut bar makes a difference?
I’d be lying if I said it did. I’d like to think it helps though haha
I love those wheels!
Thank you man! 🙏
100 percent i hate window visors, instantly make the car look cheap and immature. glad u took em off. same with those window blockers lol, tacked on plastic anything is a no go, good rule of thumb lol.
btw is that an oil filter cozy?
Thanks for noticing! It’s an oil filter cover from Perrin. Here’s the video I made on it!: th-cam.com/video/rQ7ksYREAaw/w-d-xo.html
How did you get the carbon fiber look on the AC vents? Vinyl wrap?
Here you go man, cheers! th-cam.com/video/7Inji9Sw8k4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for checking it out! 🙏
Good video and the wheels are nice
Thanks for checking it out!
Where did you get your carbon fiber parts on your engine bay? I love you car nice mods!
Thank you 🙏 🙌. It’s a PasswordJDM carbon fiber shroud. Not sure if they’re still in the market but you might be able to find some.
Are you selling the rain guards
I have a potential local buyer already. Thanks for the interest though!
Nice video man. I'm new to your channel looking forward to your videos
Thanks man! 🙏🙌🙌
I'm looking for a sail panel piece to reduce wind turbulence front the door-mounted mirror. I know the Mk5 Supra and 911 have products to do this, but ALL Subarus can benefit from the having something push air around the mirror and keep it out of the gap btwn the mirror cap and glass. Thoughts?
I’d be open to doing something like that. I just haven’t seen anything on the market.
@@ronfromportland...neither have I, that's why I asked. I have seen stick-on vortex generators (pk of 15 at Autozone, in paintable white) and thought about painting 2 black and then affixing them to the sail panel in such a way to direct air around the mirror. Happy Thanksgiving.
Love the wheels!!!
Thanks man! 🙏🙌
bruh...love the wheels.
Thanks man!
Hey Ron. Much respect for you and your ride. What mount is that? I’m looking to ditch my printed one since the fitment is poor. Sucks about the delete crack down, hope it doesn’t interfere when I need to figure out why mine isn’t running right. Do you get the little rattle sound at startup without TGVs, too?
Thanks man, I appreciate that! I don’t think I have that rattle sound but I’ll listen the next time I start up. Here’s the link to the AccessPort mount video!th-cam.com/video/CeSJPTSm0LI/w-d-xo.html
How do you clean the map sensor?
Whenever I clean my MAF I use MAF cleaner but I wanted to ask specifically about the MAP in the manifold
Basically the same steps as cleaning the MAF sensor. Here’s the video I did on it, I hope it helps!: th-cam.com/video/pmS5WlX6MaU/w-d-xo.html
@@ronfromportland appreciate that! I just watched it! 👌
@@HugoHardinge 🙏
thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks bro! 🙌
Hey would you sell the window visors ?
I sold them a couple of months ago unfortunately
What rim and tire combo do you have I love them
Method MR502 on Michelin Pilot Sport 4s. Thank you! th-cam.com/video/9Pg8RevYRsU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d8KXotffKpQvTL2S
What do you use to clean your map and maf sensors? And wondering whats the highest spike you had on afr?
I use CRC MAF Sensor cleaner for both sensors. If I don’t clean them for months, AF Learning tends to spike to ~-18. Intake filter placement also has a factor in this if you are running an aftermarket one, it has to be on there perfectly for the car to be happy. I knew something was wrong though when the AFR values wouldn’t go down to normal range after cleaning the sensors. Here’s a video I made on that specific issue: th-cam.com/video/lDGN-05stKs/w-d-xo.html
@@ronfromportland and it stays on the big number -18 right? Not on min or max
@@terencemostoles4049 yup
Awesome thanks for linking your video!!!
Would u be willing to sell the grimspeed intake..I just recently bought a 21 wrx and have to start my build all over again from the last vehicle so I would buy that GS intake..I had the cobb 1 on my last car and I was 1 of the unfortunate people who couldn't get the afr ratios to work
I thought about putting it up for sale but I think it would be best if I hold onto it for now.
What are the ways around getting a tune with egr and tgv deletes?
Ecutek
@@ronfromportland totally forgot about that
@@mcjags06 yessir!
Yah those wheels are ugly in my opinion,same as the window visors..but to each their own..ride height is good tho..
Btw, I have the Cobb intake. Did u make sure to take off the stock intake bracket that holds up the stock intake tube. It hits the pipe and can cause a hole. I had problems like u until I took that off
I appreciate the honest opinion! Yeah I’m pretty sure I took that bracket off. If it was mentioned in the instructions then I followed it closely.
@@ronfromportland no problem man..I like ur videos just an honest guy doing mods and figuring what he likes..I’ve been doing the same and just troubleshooting I am no pro..
The Cobb intake: per their instructions, they say it’s optional and so I just left it on..I had the intake and didn’t notice that till like 8 months later. Was causing me hell.. good luck man
Thanks man! Troubleshooting is all we can do. I know Cobb updated the bracket at some point so my instructions most likely are different from yours. Glad you got it sorted out, this stuff can make you go crazy I tell ya. Mine has been good for the most part…after finding that the end of the tube connecting to the inlet was bent.
The wheels have robotech/ gundam vibe. They are very cool stupid people who likely barely have money for mods just talk trash.
Thanks man! 🙏 🙌
Catch cans... Huh? Get an AOS
Really no point since the car’s already running catch cans.