Honestly, saying "is it worth it?" is very subjective. You only have to think price for performance if that's what you're after and not, would you be happy with the cost it would take to enjoy the car, even if it's not the fastest or the most reliable to redline and flat-foot everywhere. If everyone went with the cheapest and most reliable offerings, there wouldn't be so many diverse builds with different functions. It's nice to see something that's different, even if it cost more money and time than most people who want to go fast or look cool would be willing to commit too.
The thing is that this isn’t different anymore. Subarus are arguably the most driven cars in the car community now. Maybe it was different 10 years ago but not too much anymore unless it’s an older gen. To each their own tho i do agree
@@DreBruh That would be true for this car and I would agree, but I hear that phrase used towards so many others who aspire to build something uncommon or just not really done before. So much negative energy over a build that it eventually keeps some from ever being completed, because repeted outside influence of something like "Just get an S chassis and do an LS swap bro, this is dumb and a waste of money" makes them cave and give up. It's a shame. More or less giving up on what they want, to get what everyone else has.
@@R3AL-AIM I agree man. There’s definitely no need to shame. Everyone has their hobby and can do what they want in their life to reach happiness. I don’t feel like David was shaming tho. He was just being honest saying that it’s not the best bang for your buck for horsepower. It’s still a great car and once again i agree no need to shame
@@DreBruh I don't think he was shaming him either and I definitely don't mean for the comment to come off that way!!! I just know alot of people will take his comment that way and see Subaru's for an easy example as just wasteful junk and there are better, cheaper options out there. I guess I was more or less making a statement to clarify what David was saying throughout the entire video. You have to like, want and actually enjoy the car. Not just expect to be blown away like it's a super car and it be perfect in anyway
It’s smiles per gallon right? Driving one of these built and tuned well it’s literally life-changing for enthusiasts. There is nothing else quite like driving one!
Just cracked 300whp on the 207 with stock top end on 91 oct, 61mm ball bearing good for 500whp+ and man is it ever an event. In my experience, by knowing the right professionals to build these motors, taking care of the car and not driving like an idiot is where your reliability is going to lie…power on the other hand is a different subject all together. These cars were never designed to push ridiculous amounts of power. Many look at a number and like to judge off assumptions while listening to haters of the Subaru platform. If you ever have the chance to get in one built properly and take it for a drive through some tight backroads, trust me I bet you’ll want one because I used to be a hater too. My new happy place is behind the wheel of one of these cars:)
It’s something about the raw unfiltered experience of no traction control, no stability control, and the symmetrical all wheel drive of the bug-eye platform that is hard to put into words
I have a bugeye and swapped it to an ej207, v7. Sadly I think it has knock already and it’s always hard to know what really caused it, because we’ve been chasing down issues for a bit with some hesitations and other random things and I haven’t driven it too much. As cool as a jdm motor is, if this one goes I may just go RA block in the future because I don’t feel like dealing with a used motor again. The 207 is supposed to be one of the most reliable ejs out there and they aren’t cheap to just keep trying new ones so idk. My power goal was only 350/400 max because I want to just enjoy it on the mountains but have a bit more power than normal. Hopefully it’ll be a resolved issue this year, I want to save it!
@@mattswank unfortunately if these motors aren’t taken care of properly they do become subject to problems. There’s some rules of thumb to keep them running perfectly that some people completely ignore as you have now discovered. I got mine rebuilt almost two years ago and having cared for it the best I could, it’s a fantastic little motor capable of 450whp+ now. If you are looking to keep the 207 I would recommend having it torn down or perhaps checked to see if it has caused any block damage to the motor itself. If it hasn’t it should be perfectly salvageable. If the block is damaged I would then recommend buying a 2.5 bottom end short block and using your heads; one of the best flowing heads Subaru has ever made. Best of luck to you my friend.
I have pretty much an identical setup in my bugeye. EJ207, EL headers, 20G turbo, E85, Tial 44mm, STI 6MT. It sounds and accelerates just like this one so this made me happy to see. Definitely going to go check all of my bushings though.
@@supercooldude824 I paid $10K for the car in 2017. Had 30K miles on it and was bone stock. A similar example nowadays would probably be a lot more unfortunately.
@@delta-tuning thanks man! and if you don’t mind me asking: did you action the car? Or just bought it off someone. And have you had any crazy problems with it?
@@supercooldude824 Bought it from a dealership. Never had any problems and I've been dailying it at 400whp since 2017. I did replace the engine and transmission with STI parts though because I wanted more power so this wouldn't really apply to a stock one. These cars are old too so I recommend replacing seals, bushings, timing belt.
Ive had my bugeye for about 6 years now and im the second owner. It was stock up until the past june when I went bolt ons minus turbo and headers and a got a pro tune. The car is so much more fun to drive now
I drove a bugeye through college and I am now waiting for the day that I have the ability to spend some extra money to build my dream bugeye… this video couldn’t have been more relatable
The issue with Evos and reliability is the amount of power being made imo. My Evo has had 400whp for 8 years now and the only issue I’ve had was a CV boot. Subaru’s by design just have engine wear issues. Also the paint and sheet metal is super thin so anywhere in the rust belt don’t even bother.
Tha Ts why no 1 sells them once they get them. Bastards I wanted a evo. Bought a 06 sti Money 💰 pit 🕳 New motor turbo rack pinion suspension wheels tires suspension
Blah blah blah.. Explain these "wear issues by design"? It's really just all about how much money you have, the quality of parts, and who is building/tuning your car
I like the PSA's, should include them more often, good to have a bit of a tech talk for people just getting into the scene, and also for some of us that just happen to over look some things during a project
Rebuilt the WHOLE suspension on my FG2 turbo build I did last year. Best feeling and tight FWD car I have ever owned. New coil over shocks, all wheel bearings &hubs,Moog and Energy Suspension everywhere I could do it. Buyer got steal for the amount of detail I went into on that car. Doing it all over again on this 337 GTI project!!
Bushings people bushings! Just picked up my second bugeye in rare Blaze yellow. Already changed every hose, fluid, clutch and the whole tune up. Next to do is a 6speed ,big brakes and BUSHINGS! Oh and anything GC and GD is worth building imo. 🤙
The problem with Subarus is the money you have to put to make a certain type of horsepower. From my standpoint, Subarus are reliable if you have the rights mods/tune. For example, EJ207 come forged from the factory but they aren’t cheap since they were never made for the us market. Even same for a regular usdm wrx, the EJ205 is a pretty stout motor, you just have to do a little more maintenance on them depending on power gains. On the other hand, EJ255/257 are easier to make power but so much weaker than their smaller brothers since they’re bigger and more of an open deck which is why they need supporting mods more than the 2.0s but then supporting mods/power mods are expensive for them. My point is if you want a Subaru, any turbo Subaru, keep it under 350hp for the 2.0s and do maintenance and you’ll get 200k miles on it and 400hp for the 2.5s but keep some money on the side cause the 2.5s love eating rings. Keeping them stock too helps but I definitely suggest getting an exhaust at least to free up some of that heat out of the engine. And also don’t do donuts/slides on one side for more than 15 seconds cause the pickup tube in Subarus aren’t efficient for G pulling. With that being said, you’ll spend less money buying a 335 and modding it but it will give you more problems than subarus
I took a bugeye like this with an EJ207 stripped it and stuffed everything in a 98 Impreza coupe 😁 Then I found someone to rally the bugeye, and gave it away so it wouldn't go to the junkyard. ✌
I really appreciate the PSA. when I was young I had no problem driving a 500hp car on stock/worn out everything but after several near death crashes and experiences I could not agree more.
I got a jdm ej207 v7 in my blobeye and I love that motor. It’s making 375whp currently and soon to make over 4 on ethanol. All this still on the stock block! It’s proven to be a really stout motor in my case and I have zero negative reviews 🙂
Brother, thank you so much for sharing this with our fellow enthusiasts who are younger and less experienced Enhancement with out Maintenance is Pointless! Like a Gentleman said before me earlier in the comments DudeinBlue you have saved lives with this, again thank you from a 50yr old Enthusiast/Fanatic of Automobiles!
The 207 was the jdm Sti motor. It’s definitely the greatest ej ever. All Wrx trans are really bad but the sti 6 speeds are a lot more durable. Unfortunately the Wrx is a bit frail in comparison to the 4g or sr20. I had an 06 and 07 Sti and they will forever be my favorite cars I’ve owned.
Don’t matter what 4banger you get they all get issues when upgrading turbos and upping the boost always wanted a evo tho but ended up getting a Mazdaspeed 3 great car for roll racing digs not so much
The other problem is people wanting high horse power Subarus. They just aren’t made for it and when you get too much power in them you won’t be able to enjoy them on the mountains where they belong due to larger turbo lag, so my goal would be 350/400 max
I personally have a bug eye too and I love it so much. The key really is to keep it simple. But the brembos and good suspension is a must. I’m at 310 wheel and it feels perfect. I don’t think I’d ever want to push past 400 just for reliability sake and safety tbh for the street.and compared to my other buddies generations. I gotta say a high revving bug eye has the most character.
@@wbsimps there objectively is a "best" way to do a lot of builds. if you want the "best" road course car you get the "best" suspension and tires on the market. if you want the "best" drag car you get the parts that have been tested and refined over time. these formulas are typically very refined and honestly you don't see a whole lot of "builds" that haven't been done before. the only reason i say it's best to leave subies stock is because they get temperamental when you add more power.
People Need to remember to SUPPORT the power. Get the AOS, get the cylinder 4 cooling mod, go E85 for building. These are always the best start. Change oil as soon as it’s dirty, keep the oil full. Keep up on maintenance. My sti is sitting at 60,000 rpm and runs amazing. I’ve had it for 10,000 miles and it’s been amazingly reliable. Stock tune with exhaust and only gets 93 octane i
Hey David, just wanted to say I’m extremely happy you mentioned you will point out things on cars like that(if it’s a safety thing) and the thing with bushings. I’m autocross my Sentra spec v and before I tune it I’m doing new bushings for safety and road feel and #maintenancebeforemods. I’m really happy to see you care so much about your subscribers and the cars you review that you’ll give constructive insight on how something is working when you know how it should work. Could keep something really bad from happening in the future. Ps. Would you be interested in review my B16 Sentra spec v once she’s fbo and tuned?
Ugh, a B16? Laaame. I'm just kidding. I had a B15, and it was a fun car but needed more space. Good luck. I hope you can get ahold of David for a review!
I just completed my build of an 03 wrx wagon in sonic yellow. It is a full sti swap and is spent the $$ for a fully built ej257 with a rotated gtx3071r. It wasn't cheap (8k alone in paint and body) but it's a rare gem that now reliably pushes over 400whp. It's an absolute blast to drive.
I built a 2004 forester xt that I rescued from a dealership. It was traded in by an older lady that was the original owner. She got tired of throwing money trying to fix an evap code. Ended up being the tank and I figured it’d be a good project car. So I Sti 6 speed swap, stage 1 exedy clutch, dccd controller from I wire, wrx kyb struts with 1 inch front and 3/4 inch lowering springs with saggy butt spacers, front and rear wrx TR calipers cuz I figured it was cheaper than brembos. white line tie rod ends, lower ball joints, rear lateral links, and sway bar end links. I also replaced the wheel bearings cuz I didn’t want to worry about also 2 were loose. Turbo xs cat back exhaust, I think it sounds good. Finally the cliche rpf1 wheels. I like they way they look and I’ve heard nothing but great things about them. So I figured I’d save up for the swap and do it all in one go while replacing the tank and everything associated with it.
As a bugeye 207 owner for 10years now, couple points. The glass tranny is a 02 early 03 issue. Late 03 Subaru actually tossed a RA tranny in there with a front LSD, which is one of the better USDM 5 speeds you can get. The 207 is a fantastic engine, and I have a feeling the owner either still had a USDM tach or didnt mention the 207s 8250 redline to you, thats one of the really fantastic things about the 207. You are absolutely right about subarus are not good for Dollar to Horsepower. Now thats where some of the aftermarket turbos dont really gain you that much. I have the stock VF30 on mine, which is the second biggest stock turbo Subaru has ever used(22b is the biggest and almost the same except the VF30 has a smaller exhaust housing so it spools sooner). And the driving charistics of staying stock 207 v7 turbo is very different than a aftermarket turbo. I hit full boost at 3300 rpm(19 psi) and have a very good tune. So I am pretty much always in power, combined with lightweight flywheel replaced the whole stock intake tubing 3 port boost controller ect, makes for a very fast revving pretty quick car. Ive played around with alot of USDM stis over the years, both with stock turbos and aftermarket big turbos and ive been able to stay with them or pass them. Not really ragging on people who go all out with aftermarket turbos, but they are all introducing boost lag, which to be real a subaru off boost isnt great, more saying different builds can feel/drive very very differently
I got a ride in this exact car a few weeks after you reviewed it and it was absolutely dialed, he must’ve fixed the bushings because the car was just absolutely awesome, especially with that open dump wastegate. Super cool dude as well!
I’m a fan of Subarus so I’ll have bias but yes. In my opinion most people who modify them do so with little thought, research or care. Just my take though.
I’ve had an 01 2.5RS 2dr with an EJ25 swap and a ton of other mods for 8 years now. The STi brakes were mandatory, along with a Turbo XS turbo back, Turbo XS RFL BOV, Greddy Boost controller and FMIC. I did a dry carbon fiber hood and trunk and over time I’ve done close to everything I can to make it a fun daily driver that can still blow the doors off a good potion of the cars in my local scene. It took me 4 years to build it and I now daily drive it and have for almost a decade. I absolutely love it, but I have gone through two 6 speeds and eventually want to upgrade to the 257 EJ but it takes time and money and adulting keeps getting in the way
Yea i do have to do the bushing on my 3kgt..Most of the suspension other than the bushings has been replaced. But kind of in the middle of building the engine. Definitly want to do the bushings after lmao.
It's really difficult to explain the charm you get from the 02-05 WRX with the 2.0 in it. I just bought a really clean, bone stock blobeye last weekend and I gotta say, it is the perfect daily driver. There's something about these older models that make them a blast to own. The driving experience is very mechanical and engaging. You really have to *drive* the car. The steering is heavy, the clutch is stiff, it rides firm, and the gears have nicely pronounced gates that feel awesome. If you want something exciting to drive that makes sense in every weather condition and won't kill you on gas, WRX is one of your best options. Great car.
When I got my e36 m3/4/5 I learned about the importance of replacing bushings and suspension components, very very underrated maintenance on all cars, not just sports cars.
Crazy i was just stalking your ENTIRE page last nights for bugeye subie videos😂…and now boom here is a brand new one. awesome video, awesome content as always👍🏼
I own a Stinkeye Hatchback that's at 510hp, and I love every minute of owning it (now that it's built), they're rare enough that people who know, know. And dorks in chargers, corvettes, porsches, etc... soon find out when I'm on their ass in the canyons
When I was shopping for my first car, I wanted nothing more than a Rally Blue WRX Hawkeye. Finally got a chance to test drive one and was so excited I got to be in my dream car. Have to say the experience I had wasn’t what I was expecting and was a little disappointed at how it felt and ended up passing on it.
My favorite growing up is the GC8 no doubt, followed by Blob Eye. If i got my hands on any of them even the Bug or Hawk etc i would not be complaining.
The imperfections in a car such as the Subaru are what make the car popular. You can put all the money in the world in a car and make it fast or handle but it's not all about the precision that makes the car.
Had a 02 wrx sedan as my first car it was a auto but was still a very fun car and probably best handling but ima honda guy nowadays for reliability and ease of acess
That used to be the game of building a car Build. Race. Brake. Repeat, but now there are so many options that are reliable to make good power. Hopefully this 2.4 will be able to make some power reliably
Great video topic. I've replaced everything on my Bugeye now. Bearings, bushings, ball joints, bigger brakes, rack and pinion, suspension, engine (ej206 tuned around 300hp), and drivetrain is now STI. The only original thing is the AC. It dives excellent but the body needs paint so it looks rather terrible right now. Next is a roll cage and full skid plates then paint. Then it's going off-road. Where Subarus were born. Cheers
Sounds alot like how my rsx handles. I thought it was just because I lowered it and put 9.5 wide wheels on it. Its worse in the rain. Going to have to take a look at all of the bushings.
Lol same in a rsx I built in high school I thought it was just a rsx thing I used to race with a empty lane between me and the other driver cause of this
This is 100% not unique I'm sure but one of my favorite parts of going to an urban university was the parking decks (minus paying for them). If it had time between classes I'd sometimes go sit in my car (or change spots to hear mine) and try to guess which cars were driving through the parking deck and see how often I was right, or very close.
Between my three project cars two were built from the beginning by myself, and the other was previously built by someone else. As you would say: point of the matter is -- buying someone else's project ends up not saving as much money as you would think. More likely than not you have to fix many things the prev owner did or overlooked, and many times it's the little things that cost you the most as they are worn or about to fail, or in some cases just end up being a massive safety issue. In my case the car blew a torsen that was improperly shimmed within the first year, many many oil leaks, impoper gauge wiring that had to be replaced from the firewall back, etc etc etc etc.
I don't normally praise you for much since I can't stand the way you angle all your videos at... you. but anyway, I whole heartedly commend you on pointing out that as someone who has actually DRIVEN multiple **multiple** examples of many of the same cars, you potentially saved this kid's life merely by sharing your opinion based on your experience that's more vast than the average enthusiast. The largest point you touched on that stood out to me was that anyone else simply buying a WRX has zero frame of reference for what worn feels like VS brand spanking new or well sorted. Kudos.
i did the bushes on my car a couple years back, swapped over to poly. completely changed how the car drives if you have the space and tools its worth the time it takes, i had to cut mine out it was a long day
First time I put my 07 300c on a lift realized my subframe was destroyed got it fixed, I’m saving up for a full Hellcat drivetrain for it plan on to start posting POV drives in my 300 soon
In Japan and Australia the EJ207 that came in our bugeye sti is arguably the best factory EJ ever to come in a Subaru. Some forged internals from stock and make reliable impressive power unopened with supporting mods. I still regret selling mine couple of years back 😭
I Laught with my EJ208 twin turbo, Got my Subaru B4 RSK with 330hp for only $3000. They are cheap and are a true sleeper. Reliable I had one boost leak and had to change the radiator and brake pads that is it. When I got the B4 had new suspension, bushing, clutch, the timing belt was done.
Idk man, I wonder if it has anything to do with the crazy camber in the rear vs none up front. Is that a normal thing subie guys? Looks pretty weird in the video.
God, love this generation of subies, I have a NA bugeye, love working on it and I’m envious of that turbo sound but I love ripping in the upper power bands of my bugeye
I agree! Owned a 2000 Impreza L coupe auto years ago and didn't have $$ to swap and then life changed. So a year ago decided to sell my ek civic coupe and looked around for wrx's and down the rabbit hole found out 8-10k is not going to get you a turbo Subaru worth it. Now own a 367whp Mazdaspeed 3 and no it's not awd But it's pretty quick and cost me 8500.
To any car I build I build the chassis first, bushings, suspension and brakes especially when adding more HP to the equation and it the car feels way more solid
Funny how you mention changing bushings. I'm currently in the process of rebuilding the rear suspension on my E36. It had worn bushings, broken springs, and it would dance while cruising on the interstate. I'm installing solid polyurethane bushings and coilovers on all four corners. I'm a mechanic and people decline getting suspension work done all the time, even on a daily driver. It makes me wonder how little some people value their safety...
when you say higher revving EJ207 - how high vs the EJ205 ? I only ask because i fitted an EJ207 to mine a couple years ago (brand new engine from Subaru!) and i didn't realise it could rev out a bit more. I'm running an STI turbo and pink injectors and its making about 14 psi - probs 250 bhp... i dunno... not tested it out in anger lol. I'm looking to get a 6 speed fitted too so i'll need a tune but yeah knowing how much more it can rev would be cool thanks :)
I think it's totally worth it. They are just so unique and I have a lot of fun with my bugeye wagon. Pro tuned on 93 and pushing 22 psi. It is very fun to drive and I can daily it with total confidence.
@mightyboochX for sure. They are not the fastest cars in the world, but they can be very quick and are extremely fun. Well, unless you don't like wrenching on cars lol
Not sure about the EJ207 but the EJ205 is probably the most reliable engine out of all of them. The FA's do not respond to modding well and the EJ25s are where the jokes about head gasket issues/ringland failure come from. My bugeye has 260K miles on the motor. Still pulls hard, burns no oil but.......the transmission feels like shifting a broomstick in a bed of rocks with 4th gear grinding if not double clutched/rev matched.
Team Hawkeye has entered the chat. I kind of like that Off-road bugeye build with the lifted and aggressive stance. Forgot who built it but it made me want to go ej207 bugeye. But Because my first Subaru was a Hawkeye in Hawaii I bought another because of sentimental value.
Try to get your hands on a JDM Subaru S202, if there is one in the States. They were the last hurrah for the bug eyes in Japan, forged everything and strengthened everywhere so the transmission may not be as glassy as the standard version.
2002-2007 WRX and especially the STI are the new JDM collectibles, they are being bought now by collectors who own large amounts of cars, so values are going to skyrocket over the next 3 years. GD' STI's have already appreciated 30% over the past 12 months!!!! Nice ones are going to be VERY expensive going forward. This is an example of why if trying to decide a wrx or sti to buy..you buy the STI
That extra money, though, makes it all worth it in the end. These cars are a blast and when you can take down faster cars on the track, even with the weight (of the VA), it just makes it all that more enjoyable. There are obviously other choices for HP and whatever else but I couldn’t see myself enjoying anything else as much. Ive driven a lot of those other cars, and I still choose my sti. Don’t @ me about the reliability issues. Its all about how you take care of it and who tuned it.
As soon as I have more money since I'm currently in college, I'm definitely building myself a 1st Gen Impreza I grew up in one ('99 Impreza Wagon) and I just fell in love with the Subies, and even my first car is one, even though it has the FB20B in it ('15 Impreza Hatch), but they're definitely my favorite cars!
My buddy just bought an 04 wrx. On the parts list it says it has an STi 5 speed, micropolished, cryotreated manual transmission. Anyone got any info on this trans? The guy who sold the car said even if it gets totalled, save the trans. What makes it so valuable?
As a guy with a 300 wheel hp bug at 17 y/o I can say it’s hella worth it . Except I got almost 11G total into it already lmao. But I mean it’s such a flex 👌
Yes it’s worth building. You can pick up a wrx for 5k ish. Even talking stock car, pretty difficult to find anything that can perform similar to a wrx for that money. If you look at evo, golf r, etc they will cost triple. Put the $ difference in mods into the wrx and you’ll be smiling as you see others in your rear view 😁
I still think the Hawkeye is my favorite. Thoughts?
Blob
Bug all day
Hawkeye Hatchback or this bug eye are my favorites
Bugeye only
I have a 07 Hawkeye sti that I face swapped into a bugeye… bugeye best eye.
Honestly, saying "is it worth it?" is very subjective. You only have to think price for performance if that's what you're after and not, would you be happy with the cost it would take to enjoy the car, even if it's not the fastest or the most reliable to redline and flat-foot everywhere. If everyone went with the cheapest and most reliable offerings, there wouldn't be so many diverse builds with different functions. It's nice to see something that's different, even if it cost more money and time than most people who want to go fast or look cool would be willing to commit too.
The thing is that this isn’t different anymore. Subarus are arguably the most driven cars in the car community now. Maybe it was different 10 years ago but not too much anymore unless it’s an older gen.
To each their own tho i do agree
@@DreBruh That would be true for this car and I would agree, but I hear that phrase used towards so many others who aspire to build something uncommon or just not really done before. So much negative energy over a build that it eventually keeps some from ever being completed, because repeted outside influence of something like "Just get an S chassis and do an LS swap bro, this is dumb and a waste of money" makes them cave and give up. It's a shame. More or less giving up on what they want, to get what everyone else has.
@@R3AL-AIM I agree man. There’s definitely no need to shame. Everyone has their hobby and can do what they want in their life to reach happiness.
I don’t feel like David was shaming tho. He was just being honest saying that it’s not the best bang for your buck for horsepower. It’s still a great car and once again i agree no need to shame
@@DreBruh I don't think he was shaming him either and I definitely don't mean for the comment to come off that way!!! I just know alot of people will take his comment that way and see Subaru's for an easy example as just wasteful junk and there are better, cheaper options out there. I guess I was more or less making a statement to clarify what David was saying throughout the entire video. You have to like, want and actually enjoy the car. Not just expect to be blown away like it's a super car and it be perfect in anyway
Couldn't have said it better 👏🏼
It’s smiles per gallon right? Driving one of these built and tuned well it’s literally life-changing for enthusiasts. There is nothing else quite like driving one!
When I hear a subaru, I say that's the sound of my people..
Just cracked 300whp on the 207 with stock top end on 91 oct, 61mm ball bearing good for 500whp+ and man is it ever an event. In my experience, by knowing the right professionals to build these motors, taking care of the car and not driving like an idiot is where your reliability is going to lie…power on the other hand is a different subject all together. These cars were never designed to push ridiculous amounts of power. Many look at a number and like to judge off assumptions while listening to haters of the Subaru platform. If you ever have the chance to get in one built properly and take it for a drive through some tight backroads, trust me I bet you’ll want one because I used to be a hater too. My new happy place is behind the wheel of one of these cars:)
It’s something about the raw unfiltered experience of no traction control, no stability control, and the symmetrical all wheel drive of the bug-eye platform that is hard to put into words
@@NoBubbles can’t exactly put it into words my friend. Just have to live it
I have a bugeye and swapped it to an ej207, v7. Sadly I think it has knock already and it’s always hard to know what really caused it, because we’ve been chasing down issues for a bit with some hesitations and other random things and I haven’t driven it too much. As cool as a jdm motor is, if this one goes I may just go RA block in the future because I don’t feel like dealing with a used motor again. The 207 is supposed to be one of the most reliable ejs out there and they aren’t cheap to just keep trying new ones so idk. My power goal was only 350/400 max because I want to just enjoy it on the mountains but have a bit more power than normal. Hopefully it’ll be a resolved issue this year, I want to save it!
@@mattswank unfortunately if these motors aren’t taken care of properly they do become subject to problems. There’s some rules of thumb to keep them running perfectly that some people completely ignore as you have now discovered. I got mine rebuilt almost two years ago and having cared for it the best I could, it’s a fantastic little motor capable of 450whp+ now. If you are looking to keep the 207 I would recommend having it torn down or perhaps checked to see if it has caused any block damage to the motor itself. If it hasn’t it should be perfectly salvageable. If the block is damaged I would then recommend buying a 2.5 bottom end short block and using your heads; one of the best flowing heads Subaru has ever made. Best of luck to you my friend.
👆This comment hits the nail on the head.
The blobeye is my personal favourite from the WRX platform. Still might get one after getting a Chaser.
The silver blob I did years ago was so much fun! Had nearly 40K in it so it better have been...😅
I have a bugeye but the blobeye is my second choice for sure if I ever get burnt out on this look!
I have pretty much an identical setup in my bugeye. EJ207, EL headers, 20G turbo, E85, Tial 44mm, STI 6MT. It sounds and accelerates just like this one so this made me happy to see. Definitely going to go check all of my bushings though.
If you don’t mind me asking how much did you buy yours for? How much do they usually cost? Because This might be a car I might consider!
@@supercooldude824 I paid $10K for the car in 2017. Had 30K miles on it and was bone stock. A similar example nowadays would probably be a lot more unfortunately.
@@delta-tuning thanks man! and if you don’t mind me asking: did you action the car? Or just bought it off someone. And have you had any crazy problems with it?
@@supercooldude824 Bought it from a dealership. Never had any problems and I've been dailying it at 400whp since 2017. I did replace the engine and transmission with STI parts though because I wanted more power so this wouldn't really apply to a stock one. These cars are old too so I recommend replacing seals, bushings, timing belt.
@@delta-tuning thanks for answering my questions man and if you were to sell your Subie how much would the blob eye be going for do you think?
Ive had my bugeye for about 6 years now and im the second owner. It was stock up until the past june when I went bolt ons minus turbo and headers and a got a pro tune. The car is so much more fun to drive now
I drove a bugeye through college and I am now waiting for the day that I have the ability to spend some extra money to build my dream bugeye… this video couldn’t have been more relatable
Great advice David! Sometimes people on a lean budget make the mistake of skipping the safety check. Horsepower is useless without stability.
Been in a few 550whp STIs and I love how rowdy they are
The issue with Evos and reliability is the amount of power being made imo. My Evo has had 400whp for 8 years now and the only issue I’ve had was a CV boot. Subaru’s by design just have engine wear issues. Also the paint and sheet metal is super thin so anywhere in the rust belt don’t even bother.
Tha Ts why no 1 sells them once they get them.
Bastards
I wanted a evo. Bought a 06 sti
Money 💰 pit 🕳
New motor turbo rack pinion suspension wheels tires suspension
Blah blah blah.. Explain these "wear issues by design"? It's really just all about how much money you have, the quality of parts, and who is building/tuning your car
@@blackfacegaming191 it's an 06 dummy, a 16 year old car.. Of course it's gonna need work
@@TTime685 how many engines u been through? lol
@@TheBiologicalGamer Just the original motor, 05
I like the PSA's, should include them more often, good to have a bit of a tech talk for people just getting into the scene, and also for some of us that just happen to over look some things during a project
Rebuilt the WHOLE suspension on my FG2 turbo build I did last year. Best feeling and tight FWD car I have ever owned. New coil over shocks, all wheel bearings &hubs,Moog and Energy Suspension everywhere I could do it. Buyer got steal for the amount of detail I went into on that car.
Doing it all over again on this 337 GTI project!!
Bushings people bushings! Just picked up my second bugeye in rare Blaze yellow. Already changed every hose, fluid, clutch and the whole tune up.
Next to do is a 6speed ,big brakes and BUSHINGS! Oh and anything GC and GD is worth building imo. 🤙
Nice bro love blaze yellow, good luck
Dont forget the gf8's :)
@@christophercampbell1650 heck yeah I love the wagon versions!
@@Brandizyy thx!
The problem with Subarus is the money you have to put to make a certain type of horsepower. From my standpoint, Subarus are reliable if you have the rights mods/tune. For example, EJ207 come forged from the factory but they aren’t cheap since they were never made for the us market. Even same for a regular usdm wrx, the EJ205 is a pretty stout motor, you just have to do a little more maintenance on them depending on power gains. On the other hand, EJ255/257 are easier to make power but so much weaker than their smaller brothers since they’re bigger and more of an open deck which is why they need supporting mods more than the 2.0s but then supporting mods/power mods are expensive for them. My point is if you want a Subaru, any turbo Subaru, keep it under 350hp for the 2.0s and do maintenance and you’ll get 200k miles on it and 400hp for the 2.5s but keep some money on the side cause the 2.5s love eating rings. Keeping them stock too helps but I definitely suggest getting an exhaust at least to free up some of that heat out of the engine. And also don’t do donuts/slides on one side for more than 15 seconds cause the pickup tube in Subarus aren’t efficient for G pulling. With that being said, you’ll spend less money buying a 335 and modding it but it will give you more problems than subarus
I took a bugeye like this with an EJ207 stripped it and stuffed everything in a 98 Impreza coupe 😁 Then I found someone to rally the bugeye, and gave it away so it wouldn't go to the junkyard. ✌
That’s one banging sound one of the best sounding engines ever produced I will never grow tired of hearing it👍🤤
I really appreciate the PSA. when I was young I had no problem driving a 500hp car on stock/worn out everything but after several near death crashes and experiences I could not agree more.
I got a jdm ej207 v7 in my blobeye and I love that motor. It’s making 375whp currently and soon to make over 4 on ethanol. All this still on the stock block! It’s proven to be a really stout motor in my case and I have zero negative reviews 🙂
Brother, thank you so much for sharing this with our fellow enthusiasts who are younger and less experienced Enhancement with out Maintenance is Pointless! Like a Gentleman said before me earlier in the comments
DudeinBlue you have saved lives with this, again thank you from a 50yr old Enthusiast/Fanatic of Automobiles!
The 207 was the jdm Sti motor. It’s definitely the greatest ej ever. All Wrx trans are really bad but the sti 6 speeds are a lot more durable. Unfortunately the Wrx is a bit frail in comparison to the 4g or sr20. I had an 06 and 07 Sti and they will forever be my favorite cars I’ve owned.
Don’t matter what 4banger you get they all get issues when upgrading turbos and upping the boost always wanted a evo tho but ended up getting a Mazdaspeed 3 great car for roll racing digs not so much
The other problem is people wanting high horse power Subarus. They just aren’t made for it and when you get too much power in them you won’t be able to enjoy them on the mountains where they belong due to larger turbo lag, so my goal would be 350/400 max
@@mattswank WHP ?
@@Okaydogo_ If possible, but probably fine with just that at the crank, it'll be fun regardless.
I personally have a bug eye too and I love it so much. The key really is to keep it simple. But the brembos and good suspension is a must. I’m at 310 wheel and it feels perfect. I don’t think I’d ever want to push past 400 just for reliability sake and safety tbh for the street.and compared to my other buddies generations. I gotta say a high revving bug eye has the most character.
What mods do you have to achieve 310? I'm assuming bigger turbo and supporting mods?
@@juanarroyo465 you could get that off a stock turbo iirc more so engine components if you go higher
I think subies are best left stock, maybe some suspension/tires/brakes, but I wouldn’t modify the engine in any way. Just my 2 cents
there isn't a "best" way to do any build. Just do it the way you want to lol
@@wbsimps there objectively is a "best" way to do a lot of builds. if you want the "best" road course car you get the "best" suspension and tires on the market. if you want the "best" drag car you get the parts that have been tested and refined over time. these formulas are typically very refined and honestly you don't see a whole lot of "builds" that haven't been done before.
the only reason i say it's best to leave subies stock is because they get temperamental when you add more power.
People Need to remember to SUPPORT the power. Get the AOS, get the cylinder 4 cooling mod, go E85 for building. These are always the best start. Change oil as soon as it’s dirty, keep the oil full. Keep up on maintenance. My sti is sitting at 60,000 rpm and runs amazing. I’ve had it for 10,000 miles and it’s been amazingly reliable. Stock tune with exhaust and only gets 93 octane i
I want to know how he swapped a 15+ steering wheel!
It a direct bolt on just trying to figure out the wiring still
Hey David, just wanted to say I’m extremely happy you mentioned you will point out things on cars like that(if it’s a safety thing) and the thing with bushings.
I’m autocross my Sentra spec v and before I tune it I’m doing new bushings for safety and road feel and #maintenancebeforemods.
I’m really happy to see you care so much about your subscribers and the cars you review that you’ll give constructive insight on how something is working when you know how it should work. Could keep something really bad from happening in the future.
Ps. Would you be interested in review my B16 Sentra spec v once she’s fbo and tuned?
Ugh, a B16? Laaame. I'm just kidding. I had a B15, and it was a fun car but needed more space. Good luck. I hope you can get ahold of David for a review!
I'm upgrading the mid link bushings on the G37 coupe with SPL parts
@@duomaxwell5807 do ittttt I’d love a g37 or ipl
@@JEMeyers13 I wouldn’t mind a B15 spec v because it has a lot more aftermarket than my B16. And thanks bud!!
I just completed my build of an 03 wrx wagon in sonic yellow. It is a full sti swap and is spent the $$ for a fully built ej257 with a rotated gtx3071r. It wasn't cheap (8k alone in paint and body) but it's a rare gem that now reliably pushes over 400whp. It's an absolute blast to drive.
I built a 2004 forester xt that I rescued from a dealership. It was traded in by an older lady that was the original owner. She got tired of throwing money trying to fix an evap code. Ended up being the tank and I figured it’d be a good project car.
So I Sti 6 speed swap, stage 1 exedy clutch, dccd controller from I wire, wrx kyb struts with 1 inch front and 3/4 inch lowering springs with saggy butt spacers, front and rear wrx TR calipers cuz I figured it was cheaper than brembos. white line tie rod ends, lower ball joints, rear lateral links, and sway bar end links. I also replaced the wheel bearings cuz I didn’t want to worry about also 2 were loose. Turbo xs cat back exhaust, I think it sounds good. Finally the cliche rpf1 wheels. I like they way they look and I’ve heard nothing but great things about them.
So I figured I’d save up for the swap and do it all in one go while replacing the tank and everything associated with it.
My bugeye wrx is still going strong at 278,000kms! Only have had to do the clutch and a new rad.
As a bugeye 207 owner for 10years now, couple points. The glass tranny is a 02 early 03 issue. Late 03 Subaru actually tossed a RA tranny in there with a front LSD, which is one of the better USDM 5 speeds you can get. The 207 is a fantastic engine, and I have a feeling the owner either still had a USDM tach or didnt mention the 207s 8250 redline to you, thats one of the really fantastic things about the 207. You are absolutely right about subarus are not good for Dollar to Horsepower. Now thats where some of the aftermarket turbos dont really gain you that much. I have the stock VF30 on mine, which is the second biggest stock turbo Subaru has ever used(22b is the biggest and almost the same except the VF30 has a smaller exhaust housing so it spools sooner). And the driving charistics of staying stock 207 v7 turbo is very different than a aftermarket turbo. I hit full boost at 3300 rpm(19 psi) and have a very good tune. So I am pretty much always in power, combined with lightweight flywheel replaced the whole stock intake tubing 3 port boost controller ect, makes for a very fast revving pretty quick car. Ive played around with alot of USDM stis over the years, both with stock turbos and aftermarket big turbos and ive been able to stay with them or pass them. Not really ragging on people who go all out with aftermarket turbos, but they are all introducing boost lag, which to be real a subaru off boost isnt great, more saying different builds can feel/drive very very differently
That's one sweet-looking Bugeye! Good advice regarding bushings. 👍
Stock brakes when a set of ATS-V 4 pots with ctsv brake swap adapter plates and ss brake lines is like less than 600 bucks. Bestest upgrade.
I have gr sti brembos now with ss lines
absolutely love this video. my first car was a bugeye and it was the best thing that's happened to me
I got a ride in this exact car a few weeks after you reviewed it and it was absolutely dialed, he must’ve fixed the bushings because the car was just absolutely awesome, especially with that open dump wastegate. Super cool dude as well!
I’m a fan of Subarus so I’ll have bias but yes. In my opinion most people who modify them do so with little thought, research or care. Just my take though.
I’ve had an 01 2.5RS 2dr with an EJ25 swap and a ton of other mods for 8 years now. The STi brakes were mandatory, along with a Turbo XS turbo back, Turbo XS RFL BOV, Greddy Boost controller and FMIC. I did a dry carbon fiber hood and trunk and over time I’ve done close to everything I can to make it a fun daily driver that can still blow the doors off a good potion of the cars in my local scene. It took me 4 years to build it and I now daily drive it and have for almost a decade. I absolutely love it, but I have gone through two 6 speeds and eventually want to upgrade to the 257 EJ but it takes time and money and adulting keeps getting in the way
Yea i do have to do the bushing on my 3kgt..Most of the suspension other than the bushings has been replaced. But kind of in the middle of building the engine. Definitly want to do the bushings after lmao.
It's really difficult to explain the charm you get from the 02-05 WRX with the 2.0 in it. I just bought a really clean, bone stock blobeye last weekend and I gotta say, it is the perfect daily driver. There's something about these older models that make them a blast to own. The driving experience is very mechanical and engaging. You really have to *drive* the car. The steering is heavy, the clutch is stiff, it rides firm, and the gears have nicely pronounced gates that feel awesome. If you want something exciting to drive that makes sense in every weather condition and won't kill you on gas, WRX is one of your best options. Great car.
It’s worth it. I have a 350hp bugeye with all the suspension goodies and an sti turbo on E85. It’s truly fantastic
When I got my e36 m3/4/5 I learned about the importance of replacing bushings and suspension components, very very underrated maintenance on all cars, not just sports cars.
Crazy i was just stalking your ENTIRE page last nights for bugeye subie videos😂…and now boom here is a brand new one. awesome video, awesome content as always👍🏼
I own a Stinkeye Hatchback that's at 510hp, and I love every minute of owning it (now that it's built), they're rare enough that people who know, know. And dorks in chargers, corvettes, porsches, etc... soon find out when I'm on their ass in the canyons
I think for high HP it’s super comparable to any other 4cyl car even 6. For low HP it does take more to get there than others.
I believe the hawkeye sti still hold’s the crown! 👑 👌🏽 🤷🏽♂️
When I was shopping for my first car, I wanted nothing more than a Rally Blue WRX Hawkeye. Finally got a chance to test drive one and was so excited I got to be in my dream car. Have to say the experience I had wasn’t what I was expecting and was a little disappointed at how it felt and ended up passing on it.
Love my 2020 STI im almost finished building it. Set it up for nice background/canyon roads and track days
I literally just bought this car a few hours ago, your signatures still on the dash.
My favorite growing up is the GC8 no doubt, followed by Blob Eye. If i got my hands on any of them even the Bug or Hawk etc i would not be complaining.
Had I known bluedude has never experienced an ej207, I would have offered up my full V7 sti swapped gc coupe to test out... It's a blast
The imperfections in a car such as the Subaru are what make the car popular. You can put all the money in the world in a car and make it fast or handle but it's not all about the precision that makes the car.
I got WRX hatchback 2009 tune for over 1 year and never had a problem I think people just miss treat them like is a Honda 😁
Had a 02 wrx sedan as my first car it was a auto but was still a very fun car and probably best handling but ima honda guy nowadays for reliability and ease of acess
Bushings need to be replaced on old vehicles just about always, especially if you add power or it's a performance vehicle
That used to be the game of building a car Build. Race. Brake. Repeat, but now there are so many options that are reliable to make good power. Hopefully this 2.4 will be able to make some power reliably
As someone who owns a Subaru(legacy). Subarus have their quirks for sure but they are fun when working right
Great video topic. I've replaced everything on my Bugeye now. Bearings, bushings, ball joints, bigger brakes, rack and pinion, suspension, engine (ej206 tuned around 300hp), and drivetrain is now STI. The only original thing is the AC. It dives excellent but the body needs paint so it looks rather terrible right now. Next is a roll cage and full skid plates then paint. Then it's going off-road. Where Subarus were born. Cheers
My protocol for any project car is 1: suspension, 2: brakes 3: tires, then power.
Sounds alot like how my rsx handles. I thought it was just because I lowered it and put 9.5 wide wheels on it. Its worse in the rain. Going to have to take a look at all of the bushings.
Lol same in a rsx I built in high school I thought it was just a rsx thing I used to race with a empty lane between me and the other driver cause of this
I’m currently build a 550whp tangerine STI with a closed deck and a rotated turbo kit, FMIC, and much more
Having the closed deck in a boxer engine def makes all the difference tbh
@@chrisbrent9987 it definitely does, I’m getting it from outfront
So happy you posted the bugeye :))))
This is 100% not unique I'm sure but one of my favorite parts of going to an urban university was the parking decks (minus paying for them). If it had time between classes I'd sometimes go sit in my car (or change spots to hear mine) and try to guess which cars were driving through the parking deck and see how often I was right, or very close.
Great vid 👍
Side note, that backpack actually looks pretty good. Pricey though.
Between my three project cars two were built from the beginning by myself, and the other was previously built by someone else.
As you would say: point of the matter is -- buying someone else's project ends up not saving as much money as you would think.
More likely than not you have to fix many things the prev owner did or overlooked, and many times it's the little things that cost you the most as they are worn or about to fail, or in some cases just end up being a massive safety issue.
In my case the car blew a torsen that was improperly shimmed within the first year, many many oil leaks, impoper gauge wiring that had to be replaced from the firewall back, etc etc etc etc.
This should’ve came out before I had an emergency brake and rotor change. Cost me $800 bucks 💀
I don't normally praise you for much since I can't stand the way you angle all your videos at... you. but anyway, I whole heartedly commend you on pointing out that as someone who has actually DRIVEN multiple **multiple** examples of many of the same cars, you potentially saved this kid's life merely by sharing your opinion based on your experience that's more vast than the average enthusiast. The largest point you touched on that stood out to me was that anyone else simply buying a WRX has zero frame of reference for what worn feels like VS brand spanking new or well sorted. Kudos.
It Sounds sick!!!
I love Subaru no matter what..the sounds amazing just takes me back to the early rally days
i did the bushes on my car a couple years back, swapped over to poly. completely changed how the car drives if you have the space and tools its worth the time it takes, i had to cut mine out it was a long day
This makes me miss my 205 swapped 2000 RS. The sound of that external waste gate is so good.
First time I put my 07 300c on a lift realized my subframe was destroyed got it fixed, I’m saving up for a full Hellcat drivetrain for it plan on to start posting POV drives in my 300 soon
In Japan and Australia the EJ207 that came in our bugeye sti is arguably the best factory EJ ever to come in a Subaru. Some forged internals from stock and make reliable impressive power unopened with supporting mods. I still regret selling mine couple of years back 😭
I Laught with my EJ208 twin turbo, Got my Subaru B4 RSK with 330hp for only $3000. They are cheap and are a true sleeper. Reliable I had one boost leak and had to change the radiator and brake pads that is it. When I got the B4 had new suspension, bushing, clutch, the timing belt was done.
Idk man, I wonder if it has anything to do with the crazy camber in the rear vs none up front. Is that a normal thing subie guys? Looks pretty weird in the video.
Always check your suspension on a used car. Nothing like skating across lanes because a bump really upset the car and it reacted weird.
God, love this generation of subies, I have a NA bugeye, love working on it and I’m envious of that turbo sound but I love ripping in the upper power bands of my bugeye
Excellent review! You more than likely saved the owner from a serious accident. Keep up the great work 💪🏻
I agree! Owned a 2000 Impreza L coupe auto years ago and didn't have $$ to swap and then life changed. So a year ago decided to sell my ek civic coupe and looked around for wrx's and down the rabbit hole found out 8-10k is not going to get you a turbo Subaru worth it. Now own a 367whp Mazdaspeed 3 and no it's not awd But it's pretty quick and cost me 8500.
To any car I build I build the chassis first, bushings, suspension and brakes especially when adding more HP to the equation and it the car feels way more solid
Funny how you mention changing bushings. I'm currently in the process of rebuilding the rear suspension on my E36. It had worn bushings, broken springs, and it would dance while cruising on the interstate. I'm installing solid polyurethane bushings and coilovers on all four corners. I'm a mechanic and people decline getting suspension work done all the time, even on a daily driver. It makes me wonder how little some people value their safety...
I own 2 Saab 9-2x models, which has similar chassis as Subaru bugeye but I really love the hawkeye. Is it worth it...Yes!!
when you say higher revving EJ207 - how high vs the EJ205 ?
I only ask because i fitted an EJ207 to mine a couple years ago (brand new engine from Subaru!) and i didn't realise it could rev out a bit more.
I'm running an STI turbo and pink injectors and its making about 14 psi - probs 250 bhp... i dunno... not tested it out in anger lol.
I'm looking to get a 6 speed fitted too so i'll need a tune but yeah knowing how much more it can rev would be cool thanks :)
I think it's totally worth it. They are just so unique and I have a lot of fun with my bugeye wagon. Pro tuned on 93 and pushing 22 psi. It is very fun to drive and I can daily it with total confidence.
this is the exact reason I love my bugeye
@mightyboochX for sure. They are not the fastest cars in the world, but they can be very quick and are extremely fun. Well, unless you don't like wrenching on cars lol
Not sure about the EJ207 but the EJ205 is probably the most reliable engine out of all of them. The FA's do not respond to modding well and the EJ25s are where the jokes about head gasket issues/ringland failure come from. My bugeye has 260K miles on the motor. Still pulls hard, burns no oil but.......the transmission feels like shifting a broomstick in a bed of rocks with 4th gear grinding if not double clutched/rev matched.
I got my blobeye wrx about a year ago and let’s just say I’m learning a lot about cars from it
Team Hawkeye has entered the chat. I kind of like that Off-road bugeye build with the lifted and aggressive stance. Forgot who built it but it made me want to go ej207 bugeye. But Because my first Subaru was a Hawkeye in Hawaii I bought another because of sentimental value.
4:45 that like music to my ears
Ive had no luck with the Va latest shape steering wheel. what did u do to install. I only know few guys who did it successfully
Try to get your hands on a JDM Subaru S202, if there is one in the States. They were the last hurrah for the bug eyes in Japan, forged everything and strengthened everywhere so the transmission may not be as glassy as the standard version.
2002-2007 WRX and especially the STI are the new JDM collectibles, they are being bought now by collectors who own large amounts of cars, so values are going to skyrocket over the next 3 years. GD' STI's have already appreciated 30% over the past 12 months!!!! Nice ones are going to be VERY expensive going forward. This is an example of why if trying to decide a wrx or sti to buy..you buy the STI
That extra money, though, makes it all worth it in the end. These cars are a blast and when you can take down faster cars on the track, even with the weight (of the VA), it just makes it all that more enjoyable. There are obviously other choices for HP and whatever else but I couldn’t see myself enjoying anything else as much. Ive driven a lot of those other cars, and I still choose my sti.
Don’t @ me about the reliability issues. Its all about how you take care of it and who tuned it.
As soon as I have more money since I'm currently in college, I'm definitely building myself a 1st Gen Impreza
I grew up in one ('99 Impreza Wagon) and I just fell in love with the Subies, and even my first car is one, even though it has the FB20B in it ('15 Impreza Hatch), but they're definitely my favorite cars!
I have a 2002 WRX and want to make it faster. What sort of mods does the car in the video have? Any recommendations?
Any chance you can send me a remap of the dash fuse box wire clips. I removed the whole dash fuse box and want to know the correct way these clip in
My buddy just bought an 04 wrx. On the parts list it says it has an STi 5 speed, micropolished, cryotreated manual transmission. Anyone got any info on this trans? The guy who sold the car said even if it gets totalled, save the trans. What makes it so valuable?
David do u still have your factory haven't seen the skate ramp and stuff on a bit
As a guy with a 300 wheel hp bug at 17 y/o I can say it’s hella worth it . Except I got almost 11G total into it already lmao. But I mean it’s such a flex 👌
I have a bugeye, I'm not going to modify it much but I love it
Yes it’s worth building. You can pick up a wrx for 5k ish. Even talking stock car, pretty difficult to find anything that can perform similar to a wrx for that money. If you look at evo, golf r, etc they will cost triple. Put the $ difference in mods into the wrx and you’ll be smiling as you see others in your rear view 😁
Not so sure about that $5k lol