Beautiful build and I respect the path you took. On the other hand, I spent less than 4K to have similar power levels, going with mostly used quality parts. I do all my own work, down to extensive engine repairs, minus the tuning. I cannot account for all the aesthetics and brake upgrades. That stuff adds up very quick. Enjoying the nearly stock look of my car has helped me save money in the looks department.
Love the sti. I have a mk7gti but a sti is definitely one of those cars on my list. The volk ce28s are dream wheel for me and on your car it’s *chefs kiss* Really also appreciate you talking about the amount of time it’s taken you to get it to where it is now. It really puts it in perspective on how the internet almost warps reality and expectation on where someone’s build should be at any given time. I’ve had my car for 2.5 years and only now learning to not rush things and just save for for i want so it turns out exactly how i want. And also just appreciate what i have and not worry about what the next guy has. Thanks again for the videos, i might not have an sti but your content is still super relatable and entertaining to watch!
Just like any hobby in general, when you actually look back, look up the receipts and add everything up, you be surprised how much we actually spend on our hobbies. But that is what hobbies are for, take us away from real life stress that goes on in our lives.
Perfect example to let people who are dreaming in mod an STi in one shot known that it takes patience, time and money, lots of money (over-time) to do it right. Just waiting to fix my caliper, one bolt snapped, now i waiting for a (timesert fix $250-$300+). By the way Great video my friend, keep it up!
THINGS TO CONSIDER: He didn't do all (100%) of the installs himself. A good bit was done professionally (which is expensive especially if it's a top notch performance shop) and then buying EVERYTHING brand new can add up fast. I'm not anywhere near that amount but bits and pieces will add up quickly lol. I'm glad I was beneficial to get what I did get for mine, secondhand for a great considering the parts were 90% all Cobb. I have lately got a set of Enkei GTC01RR 's used with tires and they'll need a fresh powder coat job asap. For under $1500. Mind you, those wheels new for like $2600 online as we speak. I haven't even dabbled into suspension yet but I'm making a list very shortly for that. I have about $1500 worth of exterior bits to put on the car and have it installed professionally. I also have a 60% long block on the side to build for the future. I'll have to figure out a budget for that too. All in all I'm around 8-9k invested. Most not installed yet and most will be installed by the end of the year. There's more that I haven't listed which I'll have on my IG later on.
This bluild is one of my favorite car bluilds on TH-cam. Your car is so beautiful. It is the ultimate sti in my opinion. The looks and performance would be ideal and prefect for me.
Some people drink, some people smoke, some people read books and some travel. Your escape is your STI. As long as you love what you do and you do it for yourself "there is no limit". Enjoy your car🚀🌛
I honestly thought the motor would be more, I have a motor being built that can handle 600 to maybe 800 but that build won’t be done for at least 3-5 years. The motor will be done in a year but I’m having fun with 380-390whp. I will be turning it up a little more, bigger turbo, full exhaust, from headers back, and full suspension set up.
Definitely worth the happiness and satisfaction you get out of owning it! I'd love to see a VB wrx build. They have a ton of potential and actually look sick as I'm sure you know with what AFD is putting out on IG with the painted parts.
Love the breakdown, and I’ll similarly be following ur route. I’m picking up a 17 sti next week and look forward to following a similar OEM+ route like u!
I thought this was a Matt Foley skirt, I was waiting for "Now I LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!" I once fixed a car up to the point I was paranoid to drive it so I traded it off... bye bye re amemyia full body kit, Cosmo swapped, microtech lt8 EMS, rx7 with a rear seat, having fun beast! Kick myself in the ash every day living in this van...😉
Great video, learned a lot from watching your channel. I’d be interested to see a final build type of you driving this with videos also focused on what it sounds like on the outside, share your experiences of what parts changed the sounds of your car (e.g. bpv, downpipe, etc.) how other certain mods changed the drivability if any (experience with those specific FA coils) and anything else you can share relating to your final build vs how a stock sti would be.
Wow dude, you must be in a great position with your finances to build a STI for that kind of money. I can’t seem to pull the trigger on a Cobb access port.
awesome video man! i honestly cant wait to start modding for more performance and a built engine. either an iag or idk maybe even a type ra block since im only looking to put down as much as you are to the wheels!
Super clean STi. I’d be wary of where I parked especially given that amount of money invested into it. There are a lot of careless/jealous bastards out there that will make it their mission to damage someone’s property to make themself feel better. Almost makes it worth just driving a beater around.
@@robertfong8172 at least you saw that. I'd just washed my car and went out to grab lunch. Came back home and noticed someone swiped something along my front bumper tow hook to the center of the textured plastic. PPF did its job on the painted sections but textured section is fkked and no way to fix it short of buying a new bumper.
Dang 100k? What do you do for a living? Got the truck too and you want a 22 wrx, you must make 6 figures. Idk why but I have an odd feeling maybe you're a CRNA? 💪
@@Autofreakgarage by no means do I allow the negativity to stain the experience, but much like you I am very hyper fixated on the nitty gritty our cars carry with them. While I never really feared bearing failure ever since the oil samples came back and I started knocking I’ve just been so defeated
Being a father of 3 and having a full time job only allows so much free time. Most of these videos are around 11pm to midnight. I try my best to get out when I can, but there is only so much time in a day.
u spent a freaking 100k? lol omg i think i did 19k but that also includes ppf and ceramic coating haha and i did all brand new parts as well i said it before you had the perfect sti but i had no idea it would cost 100k haha but we think alike. im not trying to be the fastest bigger turbo rebuild block. i just want a very fast daily thats dependable. all unitronic 4 inch intake & turbo inlet, intercooler, mid & down pipe, mpi injectors, evo spark plugs-also have iroz catch cans- with a unitronic ecu tcu stage 2 e85 build karbel carbon fiber hood-16k weave-dry forged carbon both sides for my suspension i did kw v3 coilovers, bc forged rims, with ps4s wheels all this cost me lil over 19k lol we'll say 20, but i paid brand new for 63k out the door for my 2020 rs3 love a build like yours! jesus if i add it up its 82k not including labor jesus im probably at 90k. hahahah
Hello. You mentioned in the video that the car came with door guards from the factory and that you ended up taking off. What exactly are those door guards?
Is it the clear adhesive strip attached to the edge of the doors? I was thinking of removing mine but am afraid of damaging the paint. Do you have a process of taking them off?
No it’s a color matched guard that goes on the side of the doors. It’s just double sided tape. Just heat them a bit with a heat gun and use some fishing line to slice through the tape. Same process you would do when you debadge.
Building a street monster Subie doesn’t have to be expensive though. In comparison, I have a ‘17 WRX Premium with 390hp/360ft-lbs at the wheels and I’ve spent $32k including the car (bought stock with 35k miles). I have water/methanol injection, flex fuel, FBO, STI Brembos, the usual shifter mods, tint including the windshield, $2500 stereo with Alpine ILX407 and Morel speakers/sub, summer, Autocross, and winter sets of aftermarket wheels and quality performance tires, and loads of maintenance with the best fluids and filters. Only thing I haven’t touched in a the suspension and that’s because the stock setup performs so incredibly well at both Autocross and on curvy mountain roads. I love your build but let’s make sure it doesn’t chase people away from the platform.
@@BDA0531 Least you could gap something!I have an sti its slow and not worth spending money to try and make it fast way better platforms.He spent thousand of dollars to get 400hp lol
@@hellonwheels1332 You do realize that hes on a conservative tune rn right? Or you just dont follow his channel? He wanted reliable whp and hes not taking huge jumps between each stage so he can actually enjoy the process. Who gaf about gapping other people, theres always another car faster than yours. I can tell youre a straight line roll racer just by the way you talk lol. Go on a track and push the STI to its limit before calling it slow
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Beautiful build and I respect the path you took. On the other hand, I spent less than 4K to have similar power levels, going with mostly used quality parts. I do all my own work, down to extensive engine repairs, minus the tuning. I cannot account for all the aesthetics and brake upgrades. That stuff adds up very quick. Enjoying the nearly stock look of my car has helped me save money in the looks department.
@Lucas what performance mods did you get ?
Love the sti. I have a mk7gti but a sti is definitely one of those cars on my list.
The volk ce28s are dream wheel for me and on your car it’s *chefs kiss*
Really also appreciate you talking about the amount of time it’s taken you to get it to where it is now. It really puts it in perspective on how the internet almost warps reality and expectation on where someone’s build should be at any given time.
I’ve had my car for 2.5 years and only now learning to not rush things and just save for for i want so it turns out exactly how i want. And also just appreciate what i have and not worry about what the next guy has.
Thanks again for the videos, i might not have an sti but your content is still super relatable and entertaining to watch!
If my wife seen this she would make me sell my sti 😂
Absolutely beautiful car! Found your channel shortly after buying my 19 Sti and have been enjoying both ever since.
Just like any hobby in general, when you actually look back, look up the receipts and add everything up, you be surprised how much we actually spend on our hobbies.
But that is what hobbies are for, take us away from real life stress that goes on in our lives.
But let's be real.. cars are quite an expensive hobby 😃
Perfect example to let people who are dreaming in mod an STi in one shot known that it takes patience, time and money, lots of money (over-time) to do it right. Just waiting to fix my caliper, one bolt snapped, now i waiting for a (timesert fix $250-$300+). By the way Great video my friend, keep it up!
This is my favorite STI hands down! 😍
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
He didn't do all (100%) of the installs himself. A good bit was done professionally (which is expensive especially if it's a top notch performance shop) and then buying EVERYTHING brand new can add up fast.
I'm not anywhere near that amount but bits and pieces will add up quickly lol.
I'm glad I was beneficial to get what I did get for mine, secondhand for a great considering the parts were 90% all Cobb.
I have lately got a set of Enkei GTC01RR 's used with tires and they'll need a fresh powder coat job asap. For under $1500. Mind you, those wheels new for like $2600 online as we speak. I haven't even dabbled into suspension yet but I'm making a list very shortly for that.
I have about $1500 worth of exterior bits to put on the car and have it installed professionally.
I also have a 60% long block on the side to build for the future. I'll have to figure out a budget for that too.
All in all I'm around 8-9k invested. Most not installed yet and most will be installed by the end of the year. There's more that I haven't listed which I'll have on my IG later on.
You said if perfectly “it’s all about the passion” car looks perfect in person, passed by it a few times during WBM
This bluild is one of my favorite car bluilds on TH-cam. Your car is so beautiful. It is the ultimate sti in my opinion. The looks and performance would be ideal and prefect for me.
Some people drink, some people smoke, some people read books and some travel. Your escape is your STI. As long as you love what you do and you do it for yourself "there is no limit". Enjoy your car🚀🌛
Loved the end shots with the car's transformation from new to current set up.
I honestly thought the motor would be more, I have a motor being built that can handle 600 to maybe 800 but that build won’t be done for at least 3-5 years. The motor will be done in a year but I’m having fun with 380-390whp. I will be turning it up a little more, bigger turbo, full exhaust, from headers back, and full suspension set up.
Why does it take so long
Always loved your car. Appreciate the detail and although it’s a lot of money, it’s your passion. Great job!
Definitely worth the happiness and satisfaction you get out of owning it! I'd love to see a VB wrx build. They have a ton of potential and actually look sick as I'm sure you know with what AFD is putting out on IG with the painted parts.
VB has potential but I stand with Scooby “The STI was my childhood fantasy”
You are a man of commitment, if my wife knew how much I've spent on my EVO, she will force me to sleep on the couch.
Love the breakdown, and I’ll similarly be following ur route. I’m picking up a 17 sti next week and look forward to following a similar OEM+ route like u!
I remember when I first got my 17’ sti I stumbled across your channel. Now two years later I am 18k into my car 😂
I’m just curious, if you don’t mind me asking, do you have any of your mods insured or anything like that?
Most insurance companies let add the mods you do to your insurance policy and they cover the cost of the stuff you add
@@vonta909 is there a limited amount of how much in mods you can insure? I’m assuming that depends on each individual insurance company right?
That I'm not sure about, but I have geico and from what I was told is I can add most aftermarket stuff to my policy and I will be covered
@@vonta909 ok thank you for the help
They say money can’t buy happiness…it sure can get you pretty close though 🤣🤟🏽🔥🔥. Nice breakdown bro. #worthIt
I thought this was a Matt Foley skirt, I was waiting for "Now I LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!"
I once fixed a car up to the point I was paranoid to drive it so I traded it off... bye bye re amemyia full body kit, Cosmo swapped, microtech lt8 EMS, rx7 with a rear seat, having fun beast! Kick myself in the ash every day living in this van...😉
Pure passion man 👊🏽
Great video, learned a lot from watching your channel. I’d be interested to see a final build type of you driving this with videos also focused on what it sounds like on the outside, share your experiences of what parts changed the sounds of your car (e.g. bpv, downpipe, etc.) how other certain mods changed the drivability if any (experience with those specific FA coils) and anything else you can share relating to your final build vs how a stock sti would be.
Love your sti and the way it sits, worth every dime and time 👍
Wow dude, you must be in a great position with your finances to build a STI for that kind of money. I can’t seem to pull the trigger on a Cobb access port.
awesome video man! i honestly cant wait to start modding for more performance and a built engine. either an iag or idk maybe even a type ra block since im only looking to put down as much as you are to the wheels!
Super clean STi. I’d be wary of where I parked especially given that amount of money invested into it. There are a lot of careless/jealous bastards out there that will make it their mission to damage someone’s property to make themself feel better. Almost makes it worth just driving a beater around.
Straight up. I caught some guy leaning on the side of my wrx the other day. He looked at me like I was crazy when I told him to get off
@@robertfong8172 at least you saw that. I'd just washed my car and went out to grab lunch. Came back home and noticed someone swiped something along my front bumper tow hook to the center of the textured plastic. PPF did its job on the painted sections but textured section is fkked and no way to fix it short of buying a new bumper.
Dang 100k? What do you do for a living? Got the truck too and you want a 22 wrx, you must make 6 figures. Idk why but I have an odd feeling maybe you're a CRNA? 💪
Plz do an updated build in 10mins video
My question for this video is “what do you do for work to get this sum of money”
Low mileage used STi is $40,000-$47,000 in CA
The sti has the feeling that any other car can’t offer …
Wow that's a crazy number but, you only live once! Just curious, did you ppf the front of the STI? Cheers man
No ppf on the car.
Just genuinely curious but have you ever worried about your rod bearings??? Like…ever??? 2019 sti with less then 35k and I’m down a bearing already🤦
Never a worry. Could it happen? Yes, but I would just rebuild and keep enjoying. Don’t let the fear take hold and take away the enjoyment.
@@Autofreakgarage by no means do I allow the negativity to stain the experience, but much like you I am very hyper fixated on the nitty gritty our cars carry with them. While I never really feared bearing failure ever since the oil samples came back and I started knocking I’ve just been so defeated
Bro I know you have good lighting in your garage but could you change the scenery up a bit for some of these videos?
Being a father of 3 and having a full time job only allows so much free time. Most of these videos are around 11pm to midnight. I try my best to get out when I can, but there is only so much time in a day.
@@Autofreakgarage I feel you there
u spent a freaking 100k? lol omg
i think i did 19k but that also includes ppf and ceramic coating haha and i did all brand new parts as well
i said it before you had the perfect sti but i had no idea it would cost 100k haha
but we think alike. im not trying to be the fastest bigger turbo rebuild block. i just want a very fast daily thats dependable.
all unitronic 4 inch intake & turbo inlet, intercooler, mid & down pipe, mpi injectors, evo spark plugs-also have iroz catch cans- with a unitronic ecu tcu stage 2 e85 build
karbel carbon fiber hood-16k weave-dry forged carbon both sides
for my suspension i did kw v3 coilovers, bc forged rims, with ps4s wheels
all this cost me lil over 19k lol we'll say 20, but i paid brand new for 63k out the door for my 2020 rs3
love a build like yours!
jesus if i add it up its 82k not including labor jesus im probably at 90k. hahahah
Wasn’t the glove compartment that you replaced bought used? OEM straight swap because of a scuff if I remember correctly.
Yes sir. Got it off eBay. It was in perfect shape.
What do you do for a living if you don't mind me asking?
I drive a 2016 sti. Was wondering if u know the brake fluid flush orders for this year?
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Hello. You mentioned in the video that the car came with door guards from the factory and that you ended up taking off. What exactly are those door guards?
They go along the sides of the door to prevent door dings.
Is it the clear adhesive strip attached to the edge of the doors? I was thinking of removing mine but am afraid of damaging the paint. Do you have a process of taking them off?
No it’s a color matched guard that goes on the side of the doors. It’s just double sided tape. Just heat them a bit with a heat gun and use some fishing line to slice through the tape. Same process you would do when you debadge.
Cool. Thanks
i dont wanna add mine yp but im pretty sure im in the 60k or more haha
Never a good idea to look into that 😅
15k just in carbon on that thang
Damn I’ve only spent 6600 on my Sti so far.
Absolutely nothing wrong with that my friend.
Hey a serious question does your wife know how much you have spent on it
I really hope to see your car at boxerfest. I want my wife to see it too but just don't tell her how much you spent!!
What brand or where did you get your carbon fiber hood scoop
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Why did you sell the carbon fiber fuse box?
Got the new Cobb redline one.
how long did it take you to pay your car off ?
He bought it outright
Gotta watch this video away from my fiancee hahahaha
“$100,000 DOLLARS?!?!” In Chris Tucker voice.
✌️
next video: part out
jk
Building a street monster Subie doesn’t have to be expensive though. In comparison, I have a ‘17 WRX Premium with 390hp/360ft-lbs at the wheels and I’ve spent $32k including the car (bought stock with 35k miles). I have water/methanol injection, flex fuel, FBO, STI Brembos, the usual shifter mods, tint including the windshield, $2500 stereo with Alpine ILX407 and Morel speakers/sub, summer, Autocross, and winter sets of aftermarket wheels and quality performance tires, and loads of maintenance with the best fluids and filters. Only thing I haven’t touched in a the suspension and that’s because the stock setup performs so incredibly well at both Autocross and on curvy mountain roads.
I love your build but let’s make sure it doesn’t chase people away from the platform.
87k sheeehhhhh thats a used gtr lol
To spend 100k without 800+hp whp. Not worth it
You definitely missed the main point of this video.
@@Autofreakgarage Dang….. There’s always one.
Why is it not worth it? Im curious to know how having an 800 whp STI would justify anything lol
@@BDA0531 Least you could gap something!I have an sti its slow and not worth spending money to try and make it fast way better platforms.He spent thousand of dollars to get 400hp lol
@@hellonwheels1332 You do realize that hes on a conservative tune rn right? Or you just dont follow his channel? He wanted reliable whp and hes not taking huge jumps between each stage so he can actually enjoy the process.
Who gaf about gapping other people, theres always another car faster than yours. I can tell youre a straight line roll racer just by the way you talk lol. Go on a track and push the STI to its limit before calling it slow
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