@@Smeedia I wrote a whole comment and it deleted 😭 Too many people started hating the WRX early and that mob mentality kicked in. Everyone just heard others say it's ugly and jumped in the band wagon. Now that some bigger names (you, Bader, Kevin vo, some big tuners like JR and Mikey) have one people are like "ok it's not so bad". It's like Nickelback. People hate them just to hate them, yet the music they make is no more mediocre than the rest of the drabble out there. (Except the new album is pretty good, fight me). Also I need help with my car so I might dm you later 🤣🤘
So true. I remember when I bought my 2007 WRX STI Hawkeye new, people called it “pig nose” and bashed it when mechanically it was the best STI. I feel the in the future the VB WRX will be sought after as the chassis and motor improvements are noticeable. An STI transmission swap is going to be popular for these newer models I believe.
Those DRL fog lights is an underrated mod that I don’t see many people do on their VB. It makes the front look so good and it goes well with the grill since they’re the same color.
Love the OEM+ look! Also keep the STI badge. Kinda reminds me of back in the day when people would turbo their n/a Imprezas to make a WRX. Now people are taking the VB WRX and moding it to keep the STI alive no matter what the manufacturer does.
Yeah, really liking how it looks on the grill. SUCH a shame they never will release an STI version. Even the S4 version would have at least been something.
I don’t think you realize how helpful your videos are. I own a 4th gen outback but because Subarus are similar in some ways I learned so much from your videos! Keep up the awesome work bro. Love the vids
I have pretty much the exact same OEM upgrades on my 22 VB. Fog light bezels, sport grill, all of the microsuede interior trim pieces, STI short throw shifter, etc. They do make the entire care way more livable. I would also think that you might want a CC or AOS. I went with the radium Dual CC kit, worth every penny. Also, a shift stop makes an irrationally large difference in the way the car feels.
Love the way this is coming out! I want to get a VB in WRB and these are some mods I 100% want to do. Waiting for the 2024 model to come out before pulling the trigger. Keep up the great work!
@@Smeedia you keep doing all these upgrades, you might actually, just maybe, make me feel a little regretful on the 21 WRX.... Maybe.... Probably not.....Maybe....it's definitely growing on me 🤣
So useful to get videos coming from you, I thought id basically done everything pre warranty void aside from suspension but these last few videos have shown me that theres a lot left to do lol!
The addition of the exhaust shrouds and sti diffuser really helped make the rear bumper look less like a diaper. And the piano black fog light bezels make the front fascia look super clean. 2023 WRX is really coming along I can't Wait to see where this build is going in the future
2 things, super stoked rallysportdirect is helping the channel, I only buy from them because of that. And I know you don't care about views but damn I remember when 2k views was your highs. Super proud of the progress
Your just making the sti Subaru should have built. I like the badge since your literally building one. I hope you end up color matching the fender cladding because that still looks the best IMO. Great job so far man!
It is interesting to hear a comment about there not being an Access Port for the car yet. Really shows the timeline from record to upload. Looking forward to the HP gains later.
Upon further inspection it appears I got the '07 6MT with the oil pump. Also after 3 months finally installed the JDM style 3D carbon fiber grill for the GC from a friend in Brazil. Definitely w 19:27 ant to see the GC build
It’s looking a lot better! The quad tip exhaust will really set the back off! I knew you were going to take the sti badge off haha but if Subaru dropped the ball making a new sti you mine as well show them how it should’ve been done! Keep up the great content! 👍
@@Smeedia the front does look sick with the sti badge 😉 should’ve left it on, F the haters 😂 still love the look of my ‘21 wrx more, but I appreciate the vb now!
Ebay sells some chrome delete emblems for the subaru badges and they make them in carbon fiber aswell that would look good on your wrx I got them on my outback Gloss Black Front Rear Emblem Badge Logo Trim 2PCS For Subaru
I noticed the OEM grill has a spot for a front-facing camera too. After having a Wilderness model for almost a year, it really does change how I park the car. It would be a cool mod to do. Also, I think a Digital mirror with a rearview and dash camera would help with the blindspots too.
Having STI badging (even though Subaru is currently not making one) helps keep the brand alive (hopefully Subaru realises that they should make an STI version). Currently they are selling a Rally Spec of the WRX in Australia. I looked at a RS version of the WRX and I liked it (has Alcantara interior and sunroof). Hopefully they still sell this by next year when I am ready to buy.
Please look up aeroflow dynamics to fix those plastic trims! They replace all the trim from bumper to bumper! Makes it look so much better proportionally ❤
Been liking the VB more and more lately, and you're partly to thank for that! Only thing that'd really hold me back is the lack of the subie rumble from the unequal length headers. Would you ever consider that something you'd want to do to your VB?
I would not, I've never been a huge fan of UEL headers 😅 even on all of my EJs I swap them out for ELH. Better reliability, power snd I prefer elh sound 😅
In Japan the STI badge is a trim level, and STI is a performance division of Subaru. We have this hang up about putting the STI logo on WRX cars but you're big in Japan so go for it 😂
VB is looking good man! It's the little things that add up. I'm slowly starting to like them, though that back end is another story. Hope you are able to bring the FD in August!
Looks amazing. I'm getting a VB WRX real soon and I intend to use as much STi branding as I can. It's on us to keep the STi alive for this generation. I plan to build my take on what the VB STi could've been. Any real fan will understand that.
If you didn’t already know, VB headlights are sealed together with permaseal. You’ll need to use a dremel or even better (less messy), an ultrasonic cutter. They’re not the same as VA headlights, which use a form of butyl. Circuit Demon on YT have a video mentioning this when they modified their old VB shop car headlights. Search for the vid.
I have the same grille without the STI. It's the sports grille on Subaru's site. I really want the fog light bezels, but why do they have to be $450 for a couple pieces of plastic with lights on them?
I’m really a huge fan of the new S4 grill. Anything oem jdm is a must. I’m the same way with my VA I’ve almost got everything I can find that’s been on Rallysportdirect or SMY. it’s such an addiction
STI is a trim level in Japan. That's the reason for the STI logo on the grille. I feel w/ them killing the STI model in the states, they're going to go this route here moving forward.
@@Smeedia ah, good to know. I didn't realize the 2023 was coded differently. Probably trying to make it harder for you to use an AP. Seems like manufacturers do that from MY to MY.
Just line up the two holes that the pop clips went in, use a small bit to drill the other holes. Remove the diffuser, drill up the holes to 3/8, install the well juts then bolt it all up 🫡
You are hilarious. Talks about doing other mods before performance. Immediately after says under your breath " i can't wait for the cobb access port" 😂😂 great video per usual
Gotta admit though, the FA24 is a little tame in the WRX in stock form. I will say it is much more refined than an EJ though, and no weird pulling of timing.
Guilty confession, i was definitely part of the hating crowd when these first came out, but between seeing the Aeroflow guys completely overhauling theirs, and you keeping it clean and simple, I very well may end up trading in my 05 for this 😍
My take on the VB grille, bare with STi/WRX badge and a finer mesh would be my go. Still looks a little bare but better I reckon, seen a few OEM style without badges and front brace/support bars peaking out just behind which is 10/10 for the VB to my eye
Nice to switch things up to the new wrx even though it’s not my favorite one yet I still leaned towards wanting to see what people do with them. And btw your basically Subaru Jesus tanner fr. Ps I hope Blue comes back
A great upgrade I’d consider would be installing the Cusco handling upgrades. I didn’t install my parts separately so when I combined my collection of them together I felt a bigger difference in handling.
Hey Tanner you have been a huge help with your videos that I felt confident in buying a 2012 sti and I love it so much. Just got it 2 days ago! One issue it has is the blower motor spins and air comes out from the passenger and driver vents (not much tho) but not console vents. Any ideas?
"I didn't like the looks at first but that opinion has changed" the Subaru community 1 year after the release of every WRX 🤣
Happens every time, I fuckin hated the VAs when they came out lol
@@Smeedia I wrote a whole comment and it deleted 😭
Too many people started hating the WRX early and that mob mentality kicked in. Everyone just heard others say it's ugly and jumped in the band wagon. Now that some bigger names (you, Bader, Kevin vo, some big tuners like JR and Mikey) have one people are like "ok it's not so bad". It's like Nickelback. People hate them just to hate them, yet the music they make is no more mediocre than the rest of the drabble out there. (Except the new album is pretty good, fight me). Also I need help with my car so I might dm you later 🤣🤘
So true. I remember when I bought my 2007 WRX STI Hawkeye new, people called it “pig nose” and bashed it when mechanically it was the best STI.
I feel the in the future the VB WRX will be sought after as the chassis and motor improvements are noticeable.
An STI transmission swap is going to be popular for these newer models I believe.
More like aww look cool it is in Japan not. Here ohh I can buy the jdm parts hmmm maybe I should upgrade
Those DRL fog lights is an underrated mod that I don’t see many people do on their VB. It makes the front look so good and it goes well with the grill since they’re the same color.
IMO, it is a must-have in the VBs. It makes the front end look 100X better 🔥
people dont put them on because they are $500 lol
Could someone tell me the RallySportsDirect Part Number for the LED FOG DRLs? Please and thank you
Love the OEM+ look! Also keep the STI badge. Kinda reminds me of back in the day when people would turbo their n/a Imprezas to make a WRX. Now people are taking the VB WRX and moding it to keep the STI alive no matter what the manufacturer does.
If they won’t give us an STI we’ll make them ourselves!
You've really opened my eyes on just how much modification you can do to a VB before voiding the powertrain warranty
A good amount of stuff ❤😈
All the cosmetic stuff like any other brand new model year car? Someone’s smokin dhat copium
@@Laborchetnot everyone's a smart ass like you
Thank you for what you do Tanner
Just a dude documenting building some cars 🫡
I loved that you put that front STI grill on . Hell yeah. STIs forever.
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Shoulda left STI logo on regardless of swap 😍
sti badge looks sick imo
It does look really good 🫣
Yeah, really liking how it looks on the grill. SUCH a shame they never will release an STI version. Even the S4 version would have at least been something.
I don’t think you realize how helpful your videos are. I own a 4th gen outback but because Subarus are similar in some ways I learned so much from your videos! Keep up the awesome work bro. Love the vids
Glad to hear that the videos have helped 🥳 one nice thing is that subarus are essentially Legos 😅
Thanks for your vids! As VB silver owner your vids are really helping me to turn my VB look even more beautiful but max out all its potential!
Glad they're helping 🥳🥳
OEM+ is definitely the way to go with the VB. Looks awesome!
The subtle changes make such a difference with this thing 🔥🫣
I think the exhaust finishers would look good painted piano black!
I work at pattyshack in taylorsville stop by for some burgers best burger in slc
Yes!!!!!! That front end looks soooooooo good now! That extra bit of piano black just looks so good!
I have pretty much the exact same OEM upgrades on my 22 VB. Fog light bezels, sport grill, all of the microsuede interior trim pieces, STI short throw shifter, etc. They do make the entire care way more livable. I would also think that you might want a CC or AOS. I went with the radium Dual CC kit, worth every penny. Also, a shift stop makes an irrationally large difference in the way the car feels.
I agree
I love the OEM options, especially the grill and LED fogs. Before my VB I had a first gen bagged Lexus IS300 that had a bunch of Altezza parts.
18:02 the fence and lamp in those two back to back shots look like it has a wing already.
Love the way this is coming out! I want to get a VB in WRB and these are some mods I 100% want to do. Waiting for the 2024 model to come out before pulling the trigger. Keep up the great work!
Hopefully they drop a performance package for the 2024s!
Looking good bro!!! Now if you could do something with that Infotainment Center. Got my shirt btw, love it man!!!
Glad to hear 🥳
I'm sure something will be coming in the after market for it 🫣
@@Smeedia you keep doing all these upgrades, you might actually, just maybe, make me feel a little regretful on the 21 WRX.... Maybe.... Probably not.....Maybe....it's definitely growing on me 🤣
So useful to get videos coming from you, I thought id basically done everything pre warranty void aside from suspension but these last few videos have shown me that theres a lot left to do lol!
The addition of the exhaust shrouds and sti diffuser really helped make the rear bumper look less like a diaper. And the piano black fog light bezels make the front fascia look super clean. 2023 WRX is really coming along I can't Wait to see where this build is going in the future
The small little things are starting to help clean up the look of this thing 🔥🫣
Im loving these videos, im inspired at this point that after im done leasing my 24 Crosstrek im getting a WRX
Ohhhhh you'll love the uograde!
2 things, super stoked rallysportdirect is helping the channel, I only buy from them because of that. And I know you don't care about views but damn I remember when 2k views was your highs. Super proud of the progress
Munching on a burrito while watching Smeedia do classic step by step installs. Life is good
I love that you're turning this into the STi that Subaru should have made!
We will turn this thing fully into an STI🔥🫣
You are a magician man! The 23 is looking amazing! Can't wait to blu hanging with it!
Your just making the sti Subaru should have built. I like the badge since your literally building one. I hope you end up color matching the fender cladding because that still looks the best IMO. Great job so far man!
Thanks for the discount code!! 😃👍🏻My grille is on the way. I hope to get it installed this week.
Take the headlights apart and put switch backs in the drls
It is interesting to hear a comment about there not being an Access Port for the car yet. Really shows the timeline from record to upload. Looking forward to the HP gains later.
Made my day Tanner love the little details 🙏🏽🙏🏽
The end of the video was fire with those shots!
I'll try and incorporate some more like that into the videos 😅
Upon further inspection it appears I got the '07 6MT with the oil pump. Also after 3 months finally installed the JDM style 3D carbon fiber grill for the GC from a friend in Brazil. Definitely w 19:27 ant to see the GC build
It'll be coming up once I get the STI sorted 🔥 07 trans is one of the most desirable one for gearing 🫣
Coming along beautifully!
What car show are you going to in salt lake?
Rally after dark🫡
It’s looking a lot better! The quad tip exhaust will really set the back off! I knew you were going to take the sti badge off haha but if Subaru dropped the ball making a new sti you mine as well show them how it should’ve been done! Keep up the great content! 👍
Once we get the STI 6 speed in this thing the badge is going back on 🫣
The exhaust will definitely help 🔥
@@Smeedia the front does look sick with the sti badge 😉 should’ve left it on, F the haters 😂 still love the look of my ‘21 wrx more, but I appreciate the vb now!
It’s in Cobb’s hands.
Great video! Wish I had the same luck with my fog light bezel install.😢
Ebay sells some chrome delete emblems for the subaru badges and they make them in carbon fiber aswell that would look good on your wrx I got them on my outback
Gloss Black Front Rear Emblem Badge Logo Trim 2PCS For Subaru
“ we’re not gonna read instructions because I can’t read Japanese anyways so we’ll figure it out” 😂
You have GOT to check out aeroflow dynamics VB and their tail light delete thingy and how much better it looks!
I've seen! I'm making a trip down there this summer 🫣🔥
Love the new VB series.
Enjoying the VB more and more 🎉
@@Smeedia I got a blue premium a few weeks ago. Making it oem+ too. 👍
Front greatly improved!
Looks WAY better with the OEM goodies 😍
Beautiful setup!
I noticed the OEM grill has a spot for a front-facing camera too. After having a Wilderness model for almost a year, it really does change how I park the car. It would be a cool mod to do. Also, I think a Digital mirror with a rearview and dash camera would help with the blindspots too.
Another cool mod, getting a 5th Wheel and ditching the inflation BS that it comes with
Man I appreciate everything you do. Lol I’ve spent so much money on my 2019 Sti because of your videos 😅
Haha I'm here to help 😅🫡
This video is basically how my year is going lmao I appreciate this video ❤
Since you're going the OEM+ route, I'd recommend installing an STI ducktail rear spoiler. It would round off the rear in a nice & agressive way.
I agree, these VBs with the spoiler look NICE
Having STI badging (even though Subaru is currently not making one) helps keep the brand alive (hopefully Subaru realises that they should make an STI version). Currently they are selling a Rally Spec of the WRX in Australia. I looked at a RS version of the WRX and I liked it (has Alcantara interior and sunroof). Hopefully they still sell this by next year when I am ready to buy.
Such enjoyable VB content! Thank you🙏 I’ve ordered coil overs for my VB, I’m a little nervous to install, but I’m going to go for it!
Which brand did you end up getting? Super easy install, nothing to stress 🫡
BC Racing Br Coilovers🙌
dandy upgrades fella, really making it look better
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paint match fenders and the black plastics!
Soon 🫣🫣🫣
Please look up aeroflow dynamics to fix those plastic trims! They replace all the trim from bumper to bumper! Makes it look so much better proportionally ❤
Really loving the new VBs
They've definitely grown on me 🔥🥳
Been liking the VB more and more lately, and you're partly to thank for that! Only thing that'd really hold me back is the lack of the subie rumble from the unequal length headers. Would you ever consider that something you'd want to do to your VB?
I would not, I've never been a huge fan of UEL headers 😅 even on all of my EJs I swap them out for ELH. Better reliability, power snd I prefer elh sound 😅
UEL headers don't go well with a twin scroll turbo, which the VB has. You will hurt your cars performance and take life off of the turbo
Dude let me know when youre in Utah! We have some great canyons to cruise!
End of August 🫡
"Love the feeling of the Cobb Knob" that will never leave my mind XD. Love you Tanner make me strive for my dreams.
In Japan the STI badge is a trim level, and STI is a performance division of Subaru. We have this hang up about putting the STI logo on WRX cars but you're big in Japan so go for it 😂
VB is looking good man! It's the little things that add up. I'm slowly starting to like them, though that back end is another story. Hope you are able to bring the FD in August!
Got some ideas for the back, but she's getting there 😅 hoping I'll be able to Bring down the FD 🫣🔥
The WRX is comin along man. Lookin good.
You should do the clutch line, shift bushing and stopper with
The clutch sprint from mtec
Got a good assortment route 🔥
Love the videos! Keep up the good work man!
Appreciate the support buddy 🥳
Great video T that vb coming along bit by bit👍🏼
Eyyy, thanks Omi!
Looks amazing. I'm getting a VB WRX real soon and I intend to use as much STi branding as I can. It's on us to keep the STi alive for this generation. I plan to build my take on what the VB STi could've been. Any real fan will understand that.
You need to put the rear spats back on to really complete the look. Also the exhaust finishers should be piano black!
If you didn’t already know, VB headlights are sealed together with permaseal. You’ll need to use a dremel or even better (less messy), an ultrasonic cutter. They’re not the same as VA headlights, which use a form of butyl. Circuit Demon on YT have a video mentioning this when they modified their old VB shop car headlights. Search for the vid.
Normally I use chemical for permatex with pretty decent results. I haven't tried an ultra sonic cutter but might be an excuse to get one 😅
i love a good cobb knob
Who dosent like holding a good Cobb knob 🫣
I'm honestly shocked at how good this baby is coming together! It's already looking so good, and with stock wheels / tires no less.
Very excited to see how the wheels tie everything together with the VB. These subtle changes have helped a ton!
The front of the car is incredible, the rear with some worl can look good, like the IAG car, i think it looks sweet af
I have the same grille without the STI. It's the sports grille on Subaru's site. I really want the fog light bezels, but why do they have to be $450 for a couple pieces of plastic with lights on them?
Nice !!! I have a magnetite gray 24. I would love to put the front lip and side skirts …. Can you give me the link to those bro
I’m really a huge fan of the new S4 grill. Anything oem jdm is a must. I’m the same way with my VA I’ve almost got everything I can find that’s been on Rallysportdirect or SMY. it’s such an addiction
The OEM+ parts are so nice, they add a good touch to the cars with literal perfect fitment 🔥🫣
STI is a trim level in Japan. That's the reason for the STI logo on the grille. I feel w/ them killing the STI model in the states, they're going to go this route here moving forward.
Hey Tanner, Cobb already had an accessport for the VB. I have one on my VB WRX. Just in case you didn’t know.
They don't have them for the 2023s yet, only the 2022s 🤝
@@Smeedia ah, good to know. I didn't realize the 2023 was coded differently. Probably trying to make it harder for you to use an AP. Seems like manufacturers do that from MY to MY.
I’ve been waiting for a good install video of rear diffuser cause instructions look kinda confusing
Just line up the two holes that the pop clips went in, use a small bit to drill the other holes.
Remove the diffuser, drill up the holes to 3/8, install the well juts then bolt it all up 🫡
I have no problem with any legit STI part on any Subaru. Wear those badges proudly.
Great video
You have made this car look great! Really hoping you add a wing eventually 😉
I thought there was an access port from Cobb for the vb already?
Only for the 2022s, not the 2023s 🙏
@@Smeedia Good to know! I just picked up my 23 and was thinking about getting one as well
Looking awesome man well done you 👍
Feathers were ruffled xD its looking betterish. Can't wait for the EG bro
Dude for real 😂
You are hilarious. Talks about doing other mods before performance. Immediately after says under your breath " i can't wait for the cobb access port" 😂😂 great video per usual
WE WANT MO POWA 😈
@Smeedia same. I've never owned a subi by coming from the 90s honda scene. I can relate!
Gotta admit though, the FA24 is a little tame in the WRX in stock form. I will say it is much more refined than an EJ though, and no weird pulling of timing.
I'm sure there's other places but i know TPG tuning near pittsburgh has been tuning these cars for a little while now to great success
Unfortunately Cobb does not have supporting software for the 2023s yet and I don't want to use a JB4 😅
@@Smeedia ahhh I see
The content we didn't know we needed 👌
I like the front lip where did you find it?
Can you see if the rear diffuser can work with the VA chassis please
Any videos on the SRT4
Guilty confession, i was definitely part of the hating crowd when these first came out, but between seeing the Aeroflow guys completely overhauling theirs, and you keeping it clean and simple, I very well may end up trading in my 05 for this 😍
Would you consider paint matching the fenders and part of the rear bumper?
Yes but that'll be happening a few months when we go down to aeroflow 🫣
I thought Cobb has an Accessport out for the VB already?
Only for the 2022s, the 23s have a different turbo, and the ecms are linked differently
What’s changed on the turbo? That’s news
@@Smeedia ahhhh poops
@madpacket not 100% certain yet, but part #s are different, and it's been revised somehow
My take on the VB grille, bare with STi/WRX badge and a finer mesh would be my go. Still looks a little bare but better I reckon, seen a few OEM style without badges and front brace/support bars peaking out just behind which is 10/10 for the VB to my eye
Nice to switch things up to the new wrx even though it’s not my favorite one yet I still leaned towards wanting to see what people do with them. And btw your basically Subaru Jesus tanner fr.
Ps I hope Blue comes back
If they made a gloss black wheel arch that bulged out a bit more it would look perfect
This is my favorite build so far. The simplicity, elegance feels mature. Love it 😍
The subtle details make the biggest change 🫣🔥
The “build” is just some dealer option 😅
Exactly! It’s not overdone!
That front end looks so much more aggressive! Absolutely 10/10 overall! That ETS will fill it up tastefully in the backside.
The front end looks appealing now 😅🔥
Need to stop and have a meet and greet in Las Vegas on your trip to Utah.
A great upgrade I’d consider would be installing the Cusco handling upgrades. I didn’t install my parts separately so when I combined my collection of them together I felt a bigger difference in handling.
Going to do a pitch stop upgrade?
Yessssssssir
Those fog light bezels are 🔥
Significantly helps the front end 🔥
Where did you get the piano black trim with the led strip and fog light at?
can you add the fog light housing if you already have installed the light up emblem?
Hey Tanner you have been a huge help with your videos that I felt confident in buying a 2012 sti and I love it so much. Just got it 2 days ago! One issue it has is the blower motor spins and air comes out from the passenger and driver vents (not much tho) but not console vents. Any ideas?
Chdck the cabin filter before replacing anything, if the cabin filter is clogged it'll cause that