Did you have to take the Perrin strut tower bar off for this intercooler? or how come it was off here?? Sorry I am just wondering, as I'd like that TMIC ! Thanks!
Hey man, I've been a huge fan of your channel and build for a long time now. I really appreciate all the thought you put into modding your car and respect the fact that you do nothing just for the views. I really hope to have my 2018 STI to the level of perfection yours was. I live in NYC and don't really have the room/tools to work on my car, so I was wondering if you have any recommendations for shops. Thank you for all the amazing content!
@@Autofreakgarage Thank you for the reply! Even after you moved on from the STI i think ill still be watching your vids because I really like your modding philosophy.
What’s the hosing on your hood? Is that the I/C spray for the TMIC? Also I cannot wait to install my blouch 20g and external waste gate. Do you think it’s cost efficient to have the wastegate plumbed into the DP but on a valve so you can dump straight to atmosphere or the DP for quieter runs?
Not sure what hosing you are referring to. I don’t have an ic spray though. Personally, would have it routed to the dp. Would still get the benefits, but it would be obnoxiously loud all the time when you are on it.
Would have to be tuned one way or another since the flow would be vastly different. But it can be done. You’d just need to load the appropriate map on for which one you’re running at the time.
My regret is Cusco engine mounts, the car vibrates and everything inside resonates and the engine is loud AF, i don't hear my Cobb intake at all. I'm going to swap them for group N's
Brother, a quick question.. I now owned an STI, I’ve had civics in the past but I just want to know, can I put both an up pipe and down pipe at the same time?
Lol like I said before…when you did that change with the turbo and the external waste gate setup and retune the car didn’t sound like 413hp……now sounds like around 600
Thanks for this. I’m actually looking at external wastegates right now and never got what that sound was that some STis had. Knowing that it is the external wastegate, helps me a ton. I prefer a cleaner sound with the exhaust, intake noise, and a little turbo whine.
Nope, would be a very lateral move for what I’m looking to do. If they came out with an STI, I would consider but just not the route I’m interested in going.
They do look better modified, but the overall car isn’t much different than the va wrx. Improvements, but not enough to warrant something to be on my list.
Question , I have a 19 sti and wanted to see what was your opinion on what wheels and tires I should run for an aggressive fitment also if you have any idea of good suspension that would work good with your idea of wheels your help would be much appreciated ! . Keep up the great vids man , well sure miss the sti
For me, the one regret I have for my WRX is not being fully prepared to DIY my aftermarket C lights and circular ring light kit. It wasn't a plug and play kit so I had to splice wires, but there are some oddities about the way it works with the auto-light sensor that just bugs me... I guess I got what I paid for, which wasn't much! Admittedly I saved a lot of money, hahaha.
@@xil3ntkha0s I would hardly call that a communist state, most states have a law on the books regarding noise pollution whether or not they enforce that is another story. Here in CA 95db is the law which is honestly pretty loud especially on a daily. After a year of driving with an exhaust at 94 db I went with one that was 88 db. No drone and much easier to live with.
Thanks for the suggestion. However, I feel like I went over this in this video. I don't regret buying any modification for this car as everything I got was because I wanted it.
Interesting discussion. For me the mod I regret was subispeed headlights. Look good head on, but from an angle, they have a weird looking bulge. Sold them after a week of ownership.
The mod I regret is my ETS 'quiet' catback. Just got pulled over a few days ago because the cop decided it was 'loud'. I was at 3500 RPM in 2nd gear before I upshifted. Gotta love commiefornia.
@@lucian7182 I might. Or I can sell this ETS and maybe get a different one. The AWE touring looks and sounds good but I'm not sure how it compares to the ETS.
I have the Cobb Titanium Exhaust for sale if anyone is interested. I only had it on my car for about a year, but I switched over to the Tomei single exit.
Totally understand the external waste gate dump tube noise getting old after a while, even with some of the louder cat back exhausts I’ve tried on the STI, it’s great for the first week or so then once you live with it, you can really decide if you want to leave it on the car. Would one regret also be buying a carbon fiber hood as I know you got rid of your VIS one?
@@Autofreakgarage got it! Yeah I’m heavily considering one as a Christmas present to myself 😅. Been looking at the jdmuscle honey comb style one because my subi is wrapped yellow so it gives off 🐝 vibes 🤣
Does an air/oil separator accomplish the same thing as the waste gate?
Two different things. AOS is an air oil separator. Wastegate is exhaust.
Did you have to take the Perrin strut tower bar off for this intercooler? or how come it was off here?? Sorry I am just wondering, as I'd like that TMIC ! Thanks!
It was after my part out right before the car sold. Yes, I ran it the entire time with the Grimmspeed tmic.
Other vehicles with catless setups are still not as loud as the STi. Not really sure why subarus are so loud.
Mine is not catless. I was catless on my m3 back in the day and that was very loud. The EWG on Subarus is what makes these things deafening.
Mine did the same thing! Around 2K RPM I would get a rattle. But only on deceleration.
Hey man, I've been a huge fan of your channel and build for a long time now. I really appreciate all the thought you put into modding your car and respect the fact that you do nothing just for the views. I really hope to have my 2018 STI to the level of perfection yours was. I live in NYC and don't really have the room/tools to work on my car, so I was wondering if you have any recommendations for shops. Thank you for all the amazing content!
Thanks for the support. RT Tuning is my go to shop. Couldn’t recommend them enough
@@Autofreakgarage Thank you for the reply! Even after you moved on from the STI i think ill still be watching your vids because I really like your modding philosophy.
im getting a new truck soon as a daily hoping to get some inspiration
Let me know if you have any questions!
What’s the hosing on your hood? Is that the I/C spray for the TMIC? Also I cannot wait to install my blouch 20g and external waste gate. Do you think it’s cost efficient to have the wastegate plumbed into the DP but on a valve so you can dump straight to atmosphere or the DP for quieter runs?
Not sure what hosing you are referring to. I don’t have an ic spray though.
Personally, would have it routed to the dp. Would still get the benefits, but it would be obnoxiously loud all the time when you are on it.
@@Autofreakgarage is it possible to have that extra re-routed pipe from the EWG-->DP be on a valve? So you can straight dump or go silent?
Would have to be tuned one way or another since the flow would be vastly different. But it can be done. You’d just need to load the appropriate map on for which one you’re running at the time.
@@Autofreakgarage you’re fucking dope. Thanks for giving the info! Haven’t seen much of this subject!
What does y’all’s coolant temp sit at? Mine is usually between 174-194 is that normal?
Yes normal. I’m around 174-180 normally.
My regret is Cusco engine mounts, the car vibrates and everything inside resonates and the engine is loud AF, i don't hear my Cobb intake at all. I'm going to swap them for group N's
Brother, a quick question.. I now owned an STI, I’ve had civics in the past but I just want to know, can I put both an up pipe and down pipe at the same time?
Yes you can but require a tune for either or both.
lol imagine adding a resonator on the dump tube. but I feel you on that, I feel the same way about my open dump dp on the evo
Lol like I said before…when you did that change with the turbo and the external waste gate setup and retune the car didn’t sound like 413hp……now sounds like around 600
Thanks for this. I’m actually looking at external wastegates right now and never got what that sound was that some STis had. Knowing that it is the external wastegate, helps me a ton. I prefer a cleaner sound with the exhaust, intake noise, and a little turbo whine.
Thankful for you making honest opinion videos and giving a different perspective 👍
I know it would probably be to similar to your current STi, but have you considered a VB?
Nope, would be a very lateral move for what I’m looking to do. If they came out with an STI, I would consider but just not the route I’m interested in going.
@@Autofreakgarage I understand that. I’ve seen a few modified ones that have really changed my opinion on them.
They do look better modified, but the overall car isn’t much different than the va wrx. Improvements, but not enough to warrant something to be on my list.
My eyes lol those caps are so bright haha. Awesome video like always
Haha definitely an eye catcher
Which headlights are you running in this video if you don't mind me asking?
Stock 2021 headlights
@@Autofreakgarage Dope. They look way brighter than my 2018 stock headlights
Question , I have a 19 sti and wanted to see what was your opinion on what wheels and tires I should run for an aggressive fitment also if you have any idea of good suspension that would work good with your idea of wheels your help would be much appreciated ! . Keep up the great vids man , well sure miss the sti
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@@Autofreakgaragethanks for your reply , I did watch that video a few months ago , figured I would ask and see if you discovered something better 🤩
For me, the one regret I have for my WRX is not being fully prepared to DIY my aftermarket C lights and circular ring light kit. It wasn't a plug and play kit so I had to splice wires, but there are some oddities about the way it works with the auto-light sensor that just bugs me... I guess I got what I paid for, which wasn't much! Admittedly I saved a lot of money, hahaha.
I would say my biggest regret is thousands wasted going through different exhaust until I found the perfect one for me.
Just the game we play to find what works for us!
Hopefully you're not in a communist state where the police can pull you over at their discretion for a 'loud' exhaust
@@xil3ntkha0s I would hardly call that a communist state, most states have a law on the books regarding noise pollution whether or not they enforce that is another story. Here in CA 95db is the law which is honestly pretty loud especially on a daily. After a year of driving with an exhaust at 94 db I went with one that was 88 db. No drone and much easier to live with.
Did you end up selling everything or do you still have parts left?
Everything that I parted out is sold
Are u selling your coilover
Not for sale
Did you do something to the internals when you got that turbo I mean did you have to forged it ?
Stock motor and internals
Scoob, please do a video on Mods you regret buying, Thanks brother!
Thanks for the suggestion. However, I feel like I went over this in this video. I don't regret buying any modification for this car as everything I got was because I wanted it.
Stock internals ?
Yes
@@Autofreakgarage wow that's good I just got mine 2017 it has rebuild motor
Hey wen you get chance can u tell me your engine mods please
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Thank you
Interesting discussion. For me the mod I regret was subispeed headlights. Look good head on, but from an angle, they have a weird looking bulge. Sold them after a week of ownership.
Yep haha I had them for a week years ago.
The mod I regret is my ETS 'quiet' catback. Just got pulled over a few days ago because the cop decided it was 'loud'. I was at 3500 RPM in 2nd gear before I upshifted. Gotta love commiefornia.
The ets quiet is pretty loud lol. I mean if your confident it’s legal, you can have the reff check it.
@@lucian7182 I might. Or I can sell this ETS and maybe get a different one. The AWE touring looks and sounds good but I'm not sure how it compares to the ETS.
I have the Cobb Titanium Exhaust for sale if anyone is interested. I only had it on my car for about a year, but I switched over to the Tomei single exit.
Totally understand the external waste gate dump tube noise getting old after a while, even with some of the louder cat back exhausts I’ve tried on the STI, it’s great for the first week or so then once you live with it, you can really decide if you want to leave it on the car. Would one regret also be buying a carbon fiber hood as I know you got rid of your VIS one?
The carbon hood definitely wasn’t a regret. It was something I wanted to try and glad I did.
@@Autofreakgarage got it! Yeah I’m heavily considering one as a Christmas present to myself 😅. Been looking at the jdmuscle honey comb style one because my subi is wrapped yellow so it gives off 🐝 vibes 🤣