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You would kind of expect that from these guys. Moog being a Pro musician/composer, and Marty is actually a sound engineer by trade. IronGav has also been around from the beginning, his graphics always making the show look cool and professional.
That's vapour blasting. It uses water and a solid blasting media to create a smoother finish on the part and also closes the pores of the metal, whereas dry blasting leaves them open. The wiper is there so the operator can see what they're doing.
@@robertsomerville320 Back at ya! Our last name was originally like yours when we emigrated from St. Omer, Normandy to Scotland in 1066 with William the Conqueror. Sometime in history from then it was anglicized to Summerville.
Honestly, every single time I watch one of your videos I am overwhelmed with the feeling of positivity. Even when things go wrong, I'm smiling the whole time. No hate, just two buddies/mates having a good time doing what they love. Keep on keepin' on fellas and appreciate the positivity.
You know I'm excited about this car when I verbally said "wtf" when they didn't give us one last 360 of the car after taking it off the lift. I think they understand how much we r loving this car and wanna wait for it to be perfect to show all it's beauty.
@@mightycarmods I just had a set of original OZ Chronos painted in a 'Volk Gold' for my Celica GT-Four, and whilst I'm delighted with how they turned out, they don't look anywhere near as good as these. Feeling like I need to get them re- done in that Fiat colour now. 🤔
I've only seen Trung in a couple videos and he's quickly turning out to be another legend! He's good on camera too, speaks quickly and easily and concisely on camera.
I want to get my rims done in that color now. They are long overdue for freshening up and my car is a similar color blue and that bronze color should look really good with it.
Nice, I have Rays CE28s on my black 350z in their factory bronze, and they look great. Will one day powder coat them along with the factory Brembos for a refresh
Just wow. When I first saw this car I thought to myself, "there can't be so much to do on a car already so perfect" but you guys did it anyways. I swear I got goosebumps, when the colour for the wheels was revealed. Great stuff man! This is exactly the 90s STI i've always visioned in my mind!
True however you can buy genuine brembo discs (rotors) but don't because they are awful every set I've seen have warped in a year or less and that's on variety of different cars so its not the car.
BENNY!!! It is so good to see you working with him on this car. He has so much knowledge, it is always a pleasure to see him doing some mad mods with you legends. Happy Subaru days lie ahead
It's really cool to see Benny become much more comfortable on camera over the years, it's so good to hear him speak more and learn from his massive knowledge of cars!
That Subie looks good, sounds awesome and is tastefully modded in my opinion. I think Marty did an excellent job with making it his own. As always, love this series and all the content.
I always thought the classic STi was missing a few trick bits... mainly the 6 speed and Brembos. I own an 05 widetrack STi but a v5/v6 STi Type R is still my dream car. A classic STi with newage bits is on another level. Thank you, MCM, for making my life complete!
The wheels were the straw that broke the camels back to turn me into team STI. And I own a BRZ. Moog is gonna need to bring his A game with that thing, because the STI is SLICK
Whenever I’ve bought a new car, I’ve changed all the fluids no matter what. Probably unnecessary but at least you know exactly how fresh your fluids are and when they were done last.
Gearbox / differential oil doesn't usually get dirty like engine oil does. I just changed the gearbox oil in my car at 107k miles (172k km) and the oil that drained out was still obviously a translucent cherry red. FWD gearbox so it is gearbox and differential oil at the same time.
I owned a this car but had to sell it 3 years ago. I had a smile ear to ear the whole time watching this video and past videos of this build. I'm excited for more! This makes me want to import another jdm and do a proper build.
My tyre change is comming up soon and I've been weighing up what to use... my car came with R003's but so many people have reccomended I switch to the PS4s... kinda funny it looks like I am following MCMs lead 😂😂 Also good to know Im not going crazy noticing the tyre change in MCM 😀
"While the car is up in the air, I'm gonna change the diff oil. While the oil that's in it may be fine..." That oil that came out was pristine. Not criticizing the decision to change it, that's just good sense but I've never seen oil come out of any car part looking that good.
Great to see Benny on the episode...he is a legend and recently posted an 8.1sec qtr mile in the Cresta...awesome. The STI is looking smick...another track day for sure👍
Exhaust System: Funny how many times my friends end up on their site when I tell them to download a driver or check the forums for diver issues for their Nvidia GPU. Almost everyone thinks there is a "I" in front of their name. And yeah sure, I've done it when I first got into PC gaming.
"It's not even meant for this car and it's bolted on". That's the trick, buy your bolt on parts for the wrong car. Somewhere out there is a WRX owner with the right car and an identical exhaust kit cursing how all the brackets except one line up on their 'bolt on' exhaust.
Gotta say those wheels look amazing, Trung did an amazing job! The height on the car is spot on, my jaw dropped when it came off the lift and I saw the stance. Everything about the car is absolutely sick.
Trung's voiceover part was great, it's really reassuring hearing a pro put 2+2 together for you, like I'm sure we all have had those painting problems like blistering and crow's feet while trying to colour match a part and I feel like my inituiton is always 'just add a bit more paint!'
this video not only is fascinating but also the suspension work makes a lot of sense. While for a WRX STI you can buy coil overs not every car has a set made for them and so this mix and match is a good way to experiment and build a set if you need some
I have the q300 on my car and I love the exhaust, a lot of people complain that it’s not loud enough but it’s perfect, you can hear the rumble and it sounds deep and just perfect for a street car.
Is it on a GC8 or a GD? I am looking at one for my GC but they don't make them for it, but I am told that it will fit but you don't use one of the hangers, or something like that. How did it fit up?
All the people you are working with seem to be very nice and loving there job, that's just awesome. Most of the time I need to get something done on my car, people try to rip me off or are just unfriendly...
Everyone just take a second to appreciate the heart and soul Moog puts into his music alone. Seriously, you guys are more talented than most "professionals" on TV and the production value is just through the roof the past few seasons. Here's to another decade of MCM (I know, 12 seasons but whatever I'm tired) Love from the fat, V8 loving hillbillies in America ♥️
I love this car, always have. I love what you are doing with it. And I love that Benny keeps popping up to help, in spite of having his own channel! Bravo!
Blimey, I let out a very audible gasp when I saw the colour Trung was putting on those SSRs. The sample was okay, but the finished product was jaw dropping! Absolutely the right choice on both wheel and the paint colour, it looks mad!
Crazy! Marty I have the same car with that identical wheel and tire package on STI struts. My tip for you is to get camber bolts for the rear struts and adjust the camber to 4mm clearance between the back of the tire and the strut. If you get it spot on you won't need to roll the fenders! Also, the tires will pick up road sand and sandblast the paint right off your freshly painted side skirts so cover the leading edges with mud flaps or clear bra ASAP!
You have definitely done very well to keep the Purity of this beauty. Even the non-standard parts you've selected are either STI or honestly meant to be on this blue wonder. Yes, bronze wheels started here, so it's completely right.
when i see videos like this, the nostalgia hits hard. i go back and watch a vid in the driveway or street. y'all have grown so much! I wish y'all all the best and even more continued growth! You guys work so hard and it shows.
Disc Brakes Australia are the best Aftermarket Rotors you can get. They are Good Enough to Stop on the German High Speed Autobahn again and again and again.
This is my favourite car of all time. Love this series, love everything except for the wheels so far. But that's personal preference. I think you can't beat a set of gold 05 STi wheels on these cars.
Geez that brings back old memories and forgotten desires. Had a VERY well-fettled 02 STI back in the day, but always hankered for a Version 5 like yours with the complete running gear from mine. You are most of the way there 😀 Absolutely loving this, gents 👍
THANK YOU for showing that you took a wire brush to clean the hub faces so the new rotors would sit flush on them. This small but necessary step keeps new rotors from shaking the car apart when brakes are applied.
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Awesome! Love it.
You guys rock! #MCM
Moog! Please, release the music used!!! I need this in my life!
Just got my signed poster and air fresheners here in the US, both are fantastic!
Not even a side shot pic 😭
MCM doesn't get enough credit for how good their audio is. I just love that aspect
Thanks James!
are you talking about the quality of the audio or moogs elektrofunky beats? sometimes it doesn't go well if there is a voice singing
You would kind of expect that from these guys. Moog being a Pro musician/composer, and Marty is actually a sound engineer by trade. IronGav has also been around from the beginning, his graphics always making the show look cool and professional.
Totaly agree, great job MOOG!!
It's way too loud though
Benny has forgotten more car stuff than I'll ever learn in a lifetime. Legend.
These new shocks won't work but we'll just tear them both apart and swap these parts and machine a quick spacer and we'll be golden. :-p
If Benny goes on holiday, most of the Aussie TH-cam channels will have to stop work as well.
I love how the media blaster has a windscreen wiper on it.
I think he is blasting with high pressure water not conventional like crushed glass, walnut shells etc.
Cause he was using pressured water and either beed or sand
That's vapour blasting. It uses water and a solid blasting media to create a smoother finish on the part and also closes the pores of the metal, whereas dry blasting leaves them open. The wiper is there so the operator can see what they're doing.
@@unicorn7337 yep, water, medium, and compressed air.
@@unicorn7337 does it key up as good as dry blasting?
“Fit the bits that fit. Mod the bits that don’t.”
There’s your next MCM t-shirt. Size Large for me!
What Time stamp? I missed it
@@DCFotographs when the new exhaust is being offered up to the car.
12:40
@@craigsummerville8823 Hi Craig, one Somerville to another Summerville - from Winnipeg Man. Canada, G'Day!
@@robertsomerville320 Back at ya! Our last name was originally like yours when we emigrated from St. Omer, Normandy to Scotland in 1066 with William the Conqueror. Sometime in history from then it was anglicized to Summerville.
This STI is easily one of my favourite MCM cars.
I am waiting for the Gemini, myself.
I like this car as well but not so keen on the motors although I owne an air cooled VW 🤔
Same
Its so beautiful
especially after the paintjob jeebus so nice!
You've clearly got European spec springs mate. If you'd bought Australian spec springs the writing would be the other way round!
Underrated.
Honestly, every single time I watch one of your videos I am overwhelmed with the feeling of positivity. Even when things go wrong, I'm smiling the whole time. No hate, just two buddies/mates having a good time doing what they love. Keep on keepin' on fellas and appreciate the positivity.
Thanks Cory!
Gold/Bronze is always the right color choice for a World Rally Blue car. The SSR Type C's look fantastic on it!
"you might be shocked to notice the strut is missing" good one Dad 👏👏👏
You know I'm excited about this car when I verbally said "wtf" when they didn't give us one last 360 of the car after taking it off the lift. I think they understand how much we r loving this car and wanna wait for it to be perfect to show all it's beauty.
They're just teasing us now! I'm sure we'll get some lovely shots of it once it's on the track.
Been enjoying this series so much. Cheers for all the hard work boys!
Edit: so hype at the wheel colour - was worried you might not do it!
thanks Kev
yeah my ocd and me are sending a thank you to marty and his color choice
@@mightycarmods I just had a set of original OZ Chronos painted in a 'Volk Gold' for my Celica GT-Four, and whilst I'm delighted with how they turned out, they don't look anywhere near as good as these. Feeling like I need to get them re- done in that Fiat colour now. 🤔
Mighty Car Mods
Please stop.
Love how excited Trung looks @19:37 - dude fits right in with the other MCM experts.
I've only seen Trung in a couple videos and he's quickly turning out to be another legend! He's good on camera too, speaks quickly and easily and concisely on camera.
I really love when Benny is around. I love this project so much.
He needs his own channel
@@carpetmantis He's already got one; th-cam.com/channels/H_8T8KoaNXKxsNpwYueplg.html
For anyone wondering the wheel colour it's Fiat 750 Marron Volciano, I did it on my 350z Rays wheels 3 years ago and they still look great.
Yep. I've had it on the R32 GT-R wheels on my MR2 turbo for years, too.
Hey! I also have a 350z with rays that need painting, do you have any pictures of yours? Thanks!
@@gigabot183 yes some pictures on my Instagram speedobsession_
I want to get my rims done in that color now. They are long overdue for freshening up and my car is a similar color blue and that bronze color should look really good with it.
Nice, I have Rays CE28s on my black 350z in their factory bronze, and they look great. Will one day powder coat them along with the factory Brembos for a refresh
This is my favorite project you guys have done since Moog's Fairlady Z.
Mechanical Stig, plus the car, plus the wheels, it's just :: chef's kiss ::
Just wow. When I first saw this car I thought to myself, "there can't be so much to do on a car already so perfect" but you guys did it anyways.
I swear I got goosebumps, when the colour for the wheels was revealed. Great stuff man! This is exactly the 90s STI i've always visioned in my mind!
Gotta say, kudos to your cameraman guys! Some quality slow pan and slide shots!
Hats off to Moog. I always enjoy the music in the episodes and I know he does all of the songs. Awesome work mate!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍
7:27 "They've also been the hardest hit when it comes to fakes".......ebay plastic brembos come to mind
have a look at brembo's website!
@@mightycarmods www.brembo.com/en/company/news/brembo-brakes-guide-to-recognizing-fakes
Right..I bet lol hahahaha
The Civic :D
True however you can buy genuine brembo discs (rotors) but don't because they are awful every set I've seen have warped in a year or less and that's on variety of different cars so its not the car.
Music is always amazing.
Love the colour on the wheels, big fan of gold/bronze wheels and the thickness of the tyre fits so well.
I love the color of the rims man, that's exactly what I picture on an STI
This is the exact 2 door shell Impreza I would love, with those wheels, that drive system and the colour. Well done. You've nailed this for me 👍
BENNY!!! It is so good to see you working with him on this car. He has so much knowledge, it is always a pleasure to see him doing some mad mods with you legends. Happy Subaru days lie ahead
Beautiful job on those wheels, props to the painter. Wheels are always tough to keep everything thin and tight.
Love the early versions of the STI, feels like high school when I see one..
10:15 fank of the week
It's really cool to see Benny become much more comfortable on camera over the years, it's so good to hear him speak more and learn from his massive knowledge of cars!
My favorite series! The 2-door STI is a dream car of mine, keep up the great work guys!
Same
Exactly how I'd mod an old STI Marty! She's gonna be bloody near perfect!
6 speed is a must mod for any Subaru person who wants more performance!
That Subie looks good, sounds awesome and is tastefully modded in my opinion. I think Marty did an excellent job with making it his own. As always, love this series and all the content.
4:20 Gregory's Gemini manual. Good, hope you get on to that nugget soon, Marty.
can't wait!!
@@mightycarmods what ever happened to the BMW you had the manual for? I wanna see some senseless e36 limiter bashing skids already!
I watch these videos and smile. They remind me of my friends and I, working on our cars on the weekends when we were young. Cheers!
The satisfaction of wheels that clear are immeasurable! Great color on the wheels. The WRX is looking real sharp.
A madman use a racing suit to time his attack on spraying the rims
I always thought the classic STi was missing a few trick bits... mainly the 6 speed and Brembos. I own an 05 widetrack STi but a v5/v6 STi Type R is still my dream car. A classic STi with newage bits is on another level.
Thank you, MCM, for making my life complete!
the colour of those wheels is amazing!
I know, this is turning into my fav MCM build.
The wheels were the straw that broke the camels back to turn me into team STI. And I own a BRZ. Moog is gonna need to bring his A game with that thing, because the STI is SLICK
Moog’s music is just spot on & holy smokes “Afraid to loose” is pure madness when you listen to with with a subwoofer 🔊
I've never seen so many clean fluids come out of an old car,the engine oil was the only necessary change.
Whenever I’ve bought a new car, I’ve changed all the fluids no matter what. Probably unnecessary but at least you know exactly how fresh your fluids are and when they were done last.
Gearbox / differential oil doesn't usually get dirty like engine oil does. I just changed the gearbox oil in my car at 107k miles (172k km) and the oil that drained out was still obviously a translucent cherry red. FWD gearbox so it is gearbox and differential oil at the same time.
20:32 i have to say even w/o paint those rims look awesome
Love barrel bros such a cool aussie shop and they had triple j playing in the background heard a song by Matt Corby i believe ✌👌🔥
I am so glad you went with bronze wheels. Simple perfection.
This series is amazing! I can’t wait for the Nissan to make her appearance. Nice work lads, love from Vic
I owned a this car but had to sell it 3 years ago. I had a smile ear to ear the whole time watching this video and past videos of this build. I'm excited for more! This makes me want to import another jdm and do a proper build.
Few eps now with Michelin instead of Bridgeys! New sponsor I see bois! Congrats!
Glad I wasn't the only one that noticed the switch from RE003's
Yep saw that too. Much better tyre than the RE003's so its a win win all round for MCM.
Came to comment the same observation
My tyre change is comming up soon and I've been weighing up what to use... my car came with R003's but so many people have reccomended I switch to the PS4s... kinda funny it looks like I am following MCMs lead 😂😂 Also good to know Im not going crazy noticing the tyre change in MCM 😀
@ChrisHallett83 Indeed, I have Pilot Sports PS2 and they are amazing in dry and wet. And comfortable as well. Like you can have your cake and eat it.
Goosebumps when the actual paint hit those wheels ... this looks superb
"While the car is up in the air, I'm gonna change the diff oil. While the oil that's in it may be fine..."
That oil that came out was pristine. Not criticizing the decision to change it, that's just good sense but I've never seen oil come out of any car part looking that good.
The music at !11:30 was VERY mid-90's and I love it.
The Dank Tank is basically made out of "dip" from Who Framed Roger Rabbit
I'm so so SO happy you went with that bronze color for the wheels.
“You may be shocked to find out there is a strut missing” .... nice dad
Great to see Benny on the episode...he is a legend and recently posted an 8.1sec qtr mile in the Cresta...awesome. The STI is looking smick...another track day for sure👍
Exhaust System: Funny how many times my friends end up on their site when I tell them to download a driver or check the forums for diver issues for their Nvidia GPU. Almost everyone thinks there is a "I" in front of their name. And yeah sure, I've done it when I first got into PC gaming.
Man, I would love a garage like that hoist and work space. Perfect 👍
how to start a day:
step 1- wake up
step 2- watch mighty car mods
step 3- ?????
step 4- profit
I do be liking step 3
Yeah zyzz reference
Collect underpants.
@@simonwinchester5053 The true classics never die.
step 3s probably go for a drive in your unmodified auto corolla listening to songs from the show
Trung is a natural on camera and His work is fantastic!
"It's not even meant for this car and it's bolted on". That's the trick, buy your bolt on parts for the wrong car. Somewhere out there is a WRX owner with the right car and an identical exhaust kit cursing how all the brackets except one line up on their 'bolt on' exhaust.
The music playing under the exhaust installation section is extremely lit
LoL "just enough to keep the internet happy"
Literally impossible
Gotta say those wheels look amazing, Trung did an amazing job! The height on the car is spot on, my jaw dropped when it came off the lift and I saw the stance. Everything about the car is absolutely sick.
"Done by smoko" hmm
th-cam.com/video/j58V2vC9EPc/w-d-xo.html
Trung's voiceover part was great, it's really reassuring hearing a pro put 2+2 together for you, like I'm sure we all have had those painting problems like blistering and crow's feet while trying to colour match a part and I feel like my inituiton is always 'just add a bit more paint!'
...look,
I know you guys wanna play like the evo was a dream.
Just have a dream where you race it against the sti at the track on camera....
this video not only is fascinating but also the suspension work makes a lot of sense. While for a WRX STI you can buy coil overs not every car has a set made for them and so this mix and match is a good way to experiment and build a set if you need some
Recheck your nuts after its first heat cycle. The paint melt coursing the nuts to loosen.
Yes this. But all of the paint will chip off in no time anyway. Should have done powder coating.
coursing Causing
yeah i always have to check my nuts after they get too hot...
@@ethanparker6246 Friction will do that to nuts...
John Adams i should stop rubbing them so much
I have the q300 on my car and I love the exhaust, a lot of people complain that it’s not loud enough but it’s perfect, you can hear the rumble and it sounds deep and just perfect for a street car.
Is it on a GC8 or a GD? I am looking at one for my GC but they don't make them for it, but I am told that it will fit but you don't use one of the hangers, or something like that. How did it fit up?
I said to myself "If he doesn't paint those wheels bronze I'm unsubscribing."
Guess I'm not unsubscribing.
All the people you are working with seem to be very nice and loving there job, that's just awesome. Most of the time I need to get something done on my car, people try to rip me off or are just unfriendly...
16:35 Seven speed?! Incl reverse?!
Yes
Nah including race gear mate ;)
18:46 that little windscreen wiper is adorable!
Marty: “Andy finally I can attach my new seven speed gear knob”
Reverse is a speed. 😉
@@afoolandhismoneychannel hum, negative speed ? :)
The 'R' stands for race right? ;)
Everyone just take a second to appreciate the heart and soul Moog puts into his music alone.
Seriously, you guys are more talented than most "professionals" on TV and the production value is just through the roof the past few seasons. Here's to another decade of MCM (I know, 12 seasons but whatever I'm tired)
Love from the fat, V8 loving hillbillies in America ♥️
I love this car, always have. I love what you are doing with it. And I love that Benny keeps popping up to help, in spite of having his own channel! Bravo!
Absolutely love everything about this car. Excellent choice on the DBA rotors & wheel color, looks epic with the gold Brembos. Great video.
Words can't describe how much joy this show has brought me over the years.
Damn I love them rims. Perfect exactly what I would have put on it. Loving this build.
Cool Shoes and stop socks, what a transformation! This is one of my all time favourite MCM builds !
I would pay money to spend a day working for mechanical stig. The guy is a genius and we can all learn from him.
Rock on Benny!
This build has been so worth the wait. Nice taste Marty.
It came out BEAUTIFULLY!. Those wheels are stunning.
that little painter man is amazing. look at those movements. brilliant. a master
Blimey, I let out a very audible gasp when I saw the colour Trung was putting on those SSRs.
The sample was okay, but the finished product was jaw dropping!
Absolutely the right choice on both wheel and the paint colour, it looks mad!
Crazy! Marty I have the same car with that identical wheel and tire package on STI struts. My tip for you is to get camber bolts for the rear struts and adjust the camber to 4mm clearance between the back of the tire and the strut. If you get it spot on you won't need to roll the fenders! Also, the tires will pick up road sand and sandblast the paint right off your freshly painted side skirts so cover the leading edges with mud flaps or clear bra ASAP!
You have definitely done very well to keep the Purity of this beauty. Even the non-standard parts you've selected are either STI or honestly meant to be on this blue wonder. Yes, bronze wheels started here, so it's completely right.
Man, the Brembos and painted wheels look SOOOOO good together!
when i see videos like this, the nostalgia hits hard. i go back and watch a vid in the driveway or street. y'all have grown so much! I wish y'all all the best and even more continued growth! You guys work so hard and it shows.
Nice going mate!
I really enjoy seeing the amount of love and attention this car is getting.
Time to get out in the sun and enjoy the ride!
Disc Brakes Australia are the best Aftermarket Rotors you can get. They are Good Enough to Stop on the German High Speed Autobahn again and again and again.
I cannot believe that this was three months ago....feels like a year ago when I first watched this video. Keep up the great content!
Marty my man, any mod to a car that makes it better AND safer to drive is totally worth it, don't let anyone tell you different.
WHOOO! Cheryl's box made it to the states! Can't wait to try the recipe
I am very much a classic WRC guy with old subes so white or gold but the Bronze is a winner wow. love his work again.
Finally some love for SSR on this channel. Love the Type C, gorgeous wheel.
I feel so lucky that I can watch your great shows, thanks for all of the years so far.
This is my favourite car of all time. Love this series, love everything except for the wheels so far. But that's personal preference. I think you can't beat a set of gold 05 STi wheels on these cars.
Agreed , the 04 bbs look great and are popular with gc's, the 05 ones with the extra half inch width would be even better.
Man, that looks really really good, like REALLY good, such a neat car! The wheel colour is awesome btw.
Geez that brings back old memories and forgotten desires. Had a VERY well-fettled 02 STI back in the day, but always hankered for a Version 5 like yours with the complete running gear from mine. You are most of the way there 😀 Absolutely loving this, gents 👍
Really liking this build. Screw the purity, every change is an upgrade. 💪🏻
THANK YOU for showing that you took a wire brush to clean the hub faces so the new rotors would sit flush on them. This small but necessary step keeps new rotors from shaking the car apart when brakes are applied.
didn't think that shade of brown would work but seeing it mounted it really looks the part.