I have 2011 wrx and my first 4 mods were 1) process west intercooler, AEM cold air intake, access port 3 and adjustable bov. I seen a huge improvement with the psi on the turbo.
08 wrx hatch. intake i put in a k n in the stock airbox and drilled holes in the bottom coz there is a hole for cold air underneath the box. intake sound was louder but not pod filter quality
Kids don’t hurt your boxers!! Make sure you are on the cobb sf tune BEFORE you install an intake! With an intake and no tune u will confuse your ecu and thus over or underboost. It is a ticking time bomb otherwise!
My personal opinion, Cobb AP should be the first mod done to any wrx or sti. I have a 2010 hatch sti and the AP fixed everything I had to complain about in the stock tune. Just finished up cobb Stage1+ and I'm in love with my car all over again. Next round of mods will be dp + exhaust, I'm undecided on which, likely cobb or nameless if i can ever hear them both in person..
i recommend the Tomei Expreme Ti cat back.. i have it on my 2011 STi and its gorgeous all around.. full titanium(16lbs lighter than stock) never rusts. straightest possible route. the welds are beautiful. and the sound reeeeeally brings out the rumble in a smooth deep tone. ive heard multiple manufactures and this one just fits the bill perfectly. HIGHLY recommend. i too made the AP and COBB intake my first mod.
Jeremy Fabiano do check it out. i was also VERY torn. im very picky with stuff like this and when spending upwards of $1K for an exhaust you have every reason to be. but after getting it i wouldnt take any other exhaust. the only thing you will regret is that you didnt get it sooner haha
I would say tune/accessport first. Just makes the car come alive and makes me smile every time I drive it. Followed by sway bars, short shifter, exhaust and wheels/tires.
Great video. Could agree more on your top 5. Not to mention that those mods are fairly straightforward for anyone looking to gain experience working on their cars.
I have a 2014 WRX Hatch and so far I have only done the Nvidia N1 dual tip Titanium catback. Makes the car so much more fun to drive and brings out that rumble that we love so much. Thinking short throw shifter and bushings next. What didn't you like about the Cobb short throw?
It started to rub and make third gear hard to get into. After a while the adjustability would change on its own because the screws would come loose. I loved how knotchy it was, but started to become a pain to have to keep tightening everything again.
exhaust, down pipe,up pipe, and ap - Power Strust,springs,endlinks, bushings, Rota's - Suspension It all depends what you want. Eventually in the end it all comes together. literally.
It's really tough to say what the top 5 mods could be because one owner may have totally different goals than the next. Some want their car to look nice, some want straight line speed, and others want to hit up track days. I started off with Direzza SS II's, wheels, coilovers, then a rear 22mm sway bar. For about 3k, my GR handles ten-fold better than stock. EDIT: Of course, you'd want to get an exhaust system. The only thing better than your car handling like it's on rails is your car handling like it's on rails with added RUMBLE.
Totally agree with your list though I did it totally different being in the Pacific North Wet (do a road trip up to Vancouver Island BC Canada the VI Subaru club will set you up!) First mods where V3 AP, Rally Armour Mudflaps, Rallitek Skidplate, Cobb STS w/ Cobb knob and 22mm/22mm whiteline sway bars and end links. I can't wait to get a turbo back exhaust, I'll probably buy it early next year after I do a water pump and timing belt change. So far my other mods include hella sharp tones, Grimspeed brake brace, Group N engine/ trans/pitch stop mounts.
The top 5 best mods that I've done are: 1- Process West TMIC 2- Cobb AP V3 3- Invidia turboback exhaust (catted dp and N1 cb) 4- AEM CAI 5- Protune Of course there are a ton more mods, but these are my favorite.
just went to test drive a WRX 2012 (265hp), getting rid of my '15 VW jetta (if I can finance it). 26 000$ + TX. thanks for the video, if I can get it, I will do mostly the same mods as you (invidia + short shifter).
After so much adjusting the Allen screws got loose easily and the shifter would move up and down. Also when I put it down, after some time when I went to adjust it I noticed it rubbed off a lot of the rubber housing.
SilverTech with a different intake it eliminates the stock resonator that silences the recirculation valve. Yes he did say it in a way that makes me think he doesn't know what he's talking about but I think I know what he meant. WRXs and STis don't have a BOV(vent to atmosphere). In fact it would be better to not get an intake unless you are getting a larger turbo with tune and other supporting mods. The stock air box will breathe just fine. You can just take off the resonator to get the sound.
It's a big no no to run a vent to air on a Subaru. I was talking about how the Cobb intake gives you the "whoosh" and "air release" sound. The Cobb intake is fairly loud for an intake.
Cali WRX I was talking to the other person but it's a big No no to run vent to atmos with any car if you're not tuned for it. You can run it if you tune it. The sounds you are referring to though are the sounds of the turbo and the recirculation valve. It's just that a different intake doesn't deaden the sounds like a stock box. Also some of the Cobb ots maps raise boost levels which will add to the louder sounds you hear.
You may have better luck than I did. Just don't keep adjusting it. Once you find where you want it, tighten it and don't touch it again. I kept messing with it and I think the screws just got old. It was good when I had it, but it only lasted a year.
mod 1: get a car
Good top 5. I’m picking up my 08 wrx here soon and this video really helped out man. You got a new sub fosho
I have 2011 wrx and my first 4 mods were 1) process west intercooler, AEM cold air intake, access port 3 and adjustable bov. I seen a huge improvement with the psi on the turbo.
08 wrx hatch. intake i put in a k n in the stock airbox and drilled holes in the bottom coz there is a hole for cold air underneath the box. intake sound was louder but not pod filter quality
agree. sway bar makes such a difference
Kids don’t hurt your boxers!! Make sure you are on the cobb sf tune BEFORE you install an intake! With an intake and no tune u will confuse your ecu and thus over or underboost. It is a ticking time bomb otherwise!
My personal opinion, Cobb AP should be the first mod done to any wrx or sti. I have a 2010 hatch sti and the AP fixed everything I had to complain about in the stock tune. Just finished up cobb Stage1+ and I'm in love with my car all over again. Next round of mods will be dp + exhaust, I'm undecided on which, likely cobb or nameless if i can ever hear them both in person..
i recommend the Tomei Expreme Ti cat back.. i have it on my 2011 STi and its gorgeous all around.. full titanium(16lbs lighter than stock) never rusts. straightest possible route. the welds are beautiful. and the sound reeeeeally brings out the rumble in a smooth deep tone. ive heard multiple manufactures and this one just fits the bill perfectly. HIGHLY recommend. i too made the AP and COBB intake my first mod.
MidWeSTi thanks gonna have to go check that out for sure, def. Torn on exhaust lol
Jeremy Fabiano do check it out. i was also VERY torn. im very picky with stuff like this and when spending upwards of $1K for an exhaust you have every reason to be. but after getting it i wouldnt take any other exhaust. the only thing you will regret is that you didnt get it sooner haha
+MidWeSTi hahaha thanks will do :)
I would say tune/accessport first. Just makes the car come alive and makes me smile every time I drive it. Followed by sway bars, short shifter, exhaust and wheels/tires.
Great video. Could agree more on your top 5. Not to mention that those mods are fairly straightforward for anyone looking to gain experience working on their cars.
+WrxNate Hardest I would say is getting the darn C clamp out for the shifter lol.
An AOS i also a top 5 mod for Subaru's or an oil catch
I have a 2014 WRX Hatch and so far I have only done the Nvidia N1 dual tip Titanium catback. Makes the car so much more fun to drive and brings out that rumble that we love so much. Thinking short throw shifter and bushings next. What didn't you like about the Cobb short throw?
It started to rub and make third gear hard to get into. After a while the adjustability would change on its own because the screws would come loose. I loved how knotchy it was, but started to become a pain to have to keep tightening everything again.
Ah, ok yeah, that does sound pretty annoying.
exhaust, down pipe,up pipe, and ap - Power
Strust,springs,endlinks, bushings, Rota's - Suspension
It all depends what you want. Eventually in the end it all comes together. literally.
so far i got milltek catback exhaust and hr springs .
What exhaust did you change to? You only mentioned the N1.
wait.. $350 for f and r sways + endlinks? WHERE?!??!
SDmotorworks at the time being
It's really tough to say what the top 5 mods could be because one owner may have totally different goals than the next. Some want their car to look nice, some want straight line speed, and others want to hit up track days. I started off with Direzza SS II's, wheels, coilovers, then a rear 22mm sway bar. For about 3k, my GR handles ten-fold better than stock.
EDIT: Of course, you'd want to get an exhaust system. The only thing better than your car handling like it's on rails is your car handling like it's on rails with added RUMBLE.
I agree. If you want all show, wheels, lip, exhaust, etc. I wanted a little of everything.
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Totally agree with your list though I did it totally different being in the Pacific North Wet (do a road trip up to Vancouver Island BC Canada the VI Subaru club will set you up!) First mods where V3 AP, Rally Armour Mudflaps, Rallitek Skidplate, Cobb STS w/ Cobb knob and 22mm/22mm whiteline sway bars and end links. I can't wait to get a turbo back exhaust, I'll probably buy it early next year after I do a water pump and timing belt change. So far my other mods include hella sharp tones, Grimspeed brake brace, Group N engine/ trans/pitch stop mounts.
The top 5 best mods that I've done are:
1- Process West TMIC
2- Cobb AP V3
3- Invidia turboback exhaust (catted dp and N1 cb)
4- AEM CAI
5- Protune
Of course there are a ton more mods, but these are my favorite.
my mans look like D.K.! nice video lol
do i need to tune when i change my intake? how about blow off valve or uppipe?
Yes you will. For the intake the off the shelf map for Cobb will be fine, but any changes in the pipes I would suggest a pro tune.
What s the brand intake you use..does all cold air intake make the car make that sound when you let go off the gas?
Intake makes your car sound like a jet liner. I took mine off. For sale of you want it. Cobb
just went to test drive a WRX 2012 (265hp), getting rid of my '15 VW jetta (if I can finance it). 26 000$ + TX.
thanks for the video, if I can get it, I will do mostly the same mods as you (invidia + short shifter).
old vid but what catback exhaust did you go for after n1? i dont want a single toned exhaust
Can u put the link for all dose mods
i am getting a HKS TI CARBON
How do you pass smog in California with a after market downpipe?
+CaliWRX great video bro but how did yu get the AP V3 for 450 ? because all i see is 650 across the web
Found one on Craigslist brand new.
thanks bro
does a strait pipe add power or just sound sexy?
RR Isbaeaf definitely does not add power
Yes it adds power. Less restriction so your car breathes better and you will get more power with a tune
you mentioned the accessport.. can i buy any accessport unmarried of any car and just go to the website and download my car software?
no. you need ap for your specific car. cant get one that was on a porche or nissan and install it to yours.
Ok thx bud..
can you post the link for the AP holder?
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00S2WXUQY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1449516083&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=magnet+steelie+ball&dpPl=1&dpID=414Voz1ItOL&ref=plSrch
from owning a 2016 wrx for a few months...
1 accessport
2 axle back/catback
3 wheels if possible
4 downpipe
5 bov if you like them lol
what didnt you like about the cobb short throw?? ive been debating on getting it. I already have the sti short throw but i hate how high up it sits
After so much adjusting the Allen screws got loose easily and the shifter would move up and down. Also when I put it down, after some time when I went to adjust it I noticed it rubbed off a lot of the rubber housing.
+Cali_WRX ahhhhhh I see.... Did you end up getting the kart boy one? Was it worth it?
Yes I have it now, and it's good.
does anyone know where I could buy a STI type spoiler for my WRX hatchback?
sti and wrx have the same one...
Cali WRX thanks 👍
Did you install these yourself?
Yes, all of these are very straight forward on how to install. The shifter bushings I had my girlfriends uncle help me with.
Did you have to tune your car after all these mods?
I used the Cobb OTS for when I got an intake. But once I got a downpipe and everything got a protune.
Im sure you get asked a lot, but what is your exhaust set up now. I heard it in one of your videos and it sounded loud and good!!
Check out my latest exhaust video on my TH-cam. Couple weeks back.
Thank you sir! I saw it! Ill be making that purchase soon! Did back up camera come with that radio?
No, bought it off amazon.
keep making vids man
Wup I have a 2011 what kind of downpipe you recommend
Invida Catless
I have been procrastinating on making this same video topic LOL!
I waS the same lol
I have a torqued solutions short throw shifter forsale. I'm in San Jose.
+Kyle Godfrey Going to get the kartboy one probably next year, thanks though
Dude, the intake doesn't give that sound. It's called a Blow Off Valve (BOV). Look up best BOV sounds, it's pretty sick.
SilverTech with a different intake it eliminates the stock resonator that silences the recirculation valve. Yes he did say it in a way that makes me think he doesn't know what he's talking about but I think I know what he meant. WRXs and STis don't have a BOV(vent to atmosphere). In fact it would be better to not get an intake unless you are getting a larger turbo with tune and other supporting mods. The stock air box will breathe just fine. You can just take off the resonator to get the sound.
It's a big no no to run a vent to air on a Subaru. I was talking about how the Cobb intake gives you the "whoosh" and "air release" sound. The Cobb intake is fairly loud for an intake.
Cali WRX I was talking to the other person but it's a big No no to run vent to atmos with any car if you're not tuned for it. You can run it if you tune it. The sounds you are referring to though are the sounds of the turbo and the recirculation valve. It's just that a different intake doesn't deaden the sounds like a stock box. Also some of the Cobb ots maps raise boost levels which will add to the louder sounds you hear.
My knowledge of subaru's have grown a lot since this video. I'm now on a built block, trans swap, brake swap etc lol
COBB V3 is maybe worth!!
Here is Canada car parts are waaaaaay more money
NFS WRX couldnt agree more
do you not like the cobb short throw? Because i just order it
You may have better luck than I did. Just don't keep adjusting it. Once you find where you want it, tighten it and don't touch it again. I kept messing with it and I think the screws just got old. It was good when I had it, but it only lasted a year.
cool thank for the help man
Hey bro loved the info. Need to know the link on eBay for the mount you have for your accessport mount. Thanks in advance.
400 isnt expensive but 550 is? the fuck?
I spy a mid pipe. :)
+My WRX Channel Oh, yes you do :)
Hey really need an answer.
You like the word suck
I tend to use 1 word too often. Something I need to work on haha.
Ho dis guy from Hawaii nei