Has Subaru Become The "Joke" of the Car Community?
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2020
- I may get some Sh*t for this but I think it is an interesting topic to discuss. We have all seen the memes about Subaru's being bad cars, slamming the owners etc. Hell I even found multiple forums and articles on why people hate Subaru owners One for example (www.thethings.com/things-suba....
I do think that there is a lot of negativity that is brought upon the Subaru community and looked down upon by other communities. I am sure a handful of us, myself included have tried to talk down to you or someone you may know because of what they drive. Definitely interested to hear your guys thoughts on this topic. Please keep it respectful and civil in the comments with this one.
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No jokes when there’s snow on the streets!
Only if you've got the right tires 😉😁
Then the jokes are on them
Dude your missing out!
Yep. Dunlops were definitely a bad decision for our cars off the lot..
2 feet of snow 5 am weekend I am going to work no plows on the road yet I am going ye ha
Subaru is a great car. If ever my evo is wrecked. Guaranteed my next car will be a STi
Hopefully your evo does not get wrecked! 🙏🙏🙏
You mean converting it over with STI parts like the trans, axles, driveshaft, rear diff, brakes....
No, you'd end up spending more if you start with the WRX.
Thomas Chrombly you would not have the same car as an STI lol. You would have a broken WRX that has little to no value on it with an owner who wishes he had an STI.
Don't wrecked, just trade it for a 2020 subie,lol
Its cool dude if you like evos you like evos,got a couple of friends with evos🤙🤘👍🏼
Thomas Chrombly I respect that
I don’t care about going fast! I rather enjoy a car, get that perfect shift and ej rumbles and the sti is the best looking car I could find under $40k and that’s why I bought a 2020 sti! Will always be subaru fan
Yessss 🔥🙏🔥🙏
Hell yea! I slapped some coilovers and control arms, sway bars to my v6 accord and wow 😳 it transformed my car I am seriously considering taking it to a track and seeing what it can do 🤣 😂
Same here, I didn’t buy a Sti as a drag car to race from streetlight to streetlight. I bought the car because it’s an awesome car to drive. I love driving my Sti. My wife gets on me cause I just cruise around and chuckle as ever car tries to race you at every stop!
same here
@Almighty why STi and not the WRX? I heard WRX has more lower end torque and STi higher end torque...with bigger brakes and a few other things.
I don't care what people say. The WRX is my dream car. My goal is to be ready to preorder the next gen model next year
Thats all that matters! 🔥 as long as your loving it 😁
same man. im so ready for that FA24, its gonna be the 2jz of the flat motor world
I can sell you my stage 2 wrx. Its been professionally upgraded tuned coded etc. And all.. forged and more.. all done by a person i dont know with a very great reputation and he is expensive but his stuff works perfectly.
But this damn car constantly break down and cost me multiple thousands of dollars in repairs every single year. But i still love the car. Im losing my friends over that. They want me to stop dropping money in that money pit of a car. It is a piece of shit after all. As for my expectations.. i never had a car above 120hp before. So i was pretty happy with it.. every time something broke i invested to put better stuff.. not its 305 whp. Kick ass sound system with dvd touch screen and all...
All of a sudde at 60 000 km
It was consuming oil so much. 2 quarts per oil change and i change oil every 4000km with synthetic oil. With top of the line oil filter. Then it also blew head gasket as well.. so i had engine took apart machined improved and put back together. I mean improved like forged pistons and rings tgv deleted, oversized crank bearing. The little filter for the turbo oil cooling line was removed to make sure it is not going to clog and burn the turbo. I changed the clutch twice . I changed the timing belt . I had the turbo rebuilt as well. I had failures in the gas system faulty sensors cost me thousands pf dollars to diagnose find and fix. Brake calipers. Wheel bearings. Ball joint. Headlights are a joke so destroyed by water and sun... i mean i could go on and one about this car.
And all of those were between 60 000 km where it started to fail on me. And now at 88 000km
I paid 30k in cdn and dropped about 15k in repairs.
Thats half what i paid for the car
Its a 2013 i bought in 2014. With 5000km on it. It was brand new. Since 2017 i been dropping all that money into it.
So now its for sale.. there's basically nothing else to change in this car. Its been completely re-done...
Yeah dknt buy a subaru expecting they will last i
Like they did back in 1990's to 2000... its just not gonna happen...
I think its what the guy really meant with expectations ..
Anyways.. im out.
Good luck guys out there...
Get rid of those subaru as soon they start breaking on you.
Peace..
I just saved you all 15000 each....
Thank me later....
You are welcome.....
I’m waiting too
Not to be rude but your Dream car is a 305HP LGBT brand. Have you ever driven a real wheel drive muscle car which starts at 455+ hp V8 to 700+ supercharged V8s and I love purposely drifting all over the Road
Instead of going fast on a straight road, i love going on curvy harder roads and actually challenging my driving ability, STi is a sick car for that :)
Also watching the late 90s-early 2000s wrc as a kid made me love the STi and i promised myself i'd get one when im older, now at 21 my inner 5 year old is happy every time i start mine up❤️
Curve roads are much more fun IMO as well 🙏😁
My jeep wrangler can take corners almost as fast. If you like corners mustang and Camaro’s are way better track cars and always get way better results when the same driver drives them
@@chadhanson4369 good that you enjoy your car but i personally am not into american cars, respectable vehicles but not my style :)
@@chadhanson4369 Haha...that's funny bro! Refresh my memory...what is the Jeep Wrangler Nurburgring record again?
Subaru is an icon in the racing community. Full bolt on will safely put down around 400ish give or take. But to get 900awhp will set you back around 65k. So its up to the wallet as to how much you want to make at the wheels and how bullet proof you want it. MOST importantly is a proper tune. My 05 STI does put down high 800's to the wheels and yes it took a dump truck full of money 💰 but well worth it to me personally. Subie owners here are mostly very nice people and respectful. But there's always that few. Great video. Awesome job 🇯🇵🏁🏁👍👍👍
Thank you and very jealous, ive wanted a Blob for years but theyre gems to come across. But your points are 100% spot on 🙏
I think earlier cars put down 400 awhp, 2008-2018 didn't. A lot of my buddies have spun bearings going on 305awhp +
Not with that open deck 400hp on stock internals its going to eventual have ringlands sine stock EJ pistons kinda suck
@@currythegoatofmankindthepa5156 I believe the 2004-2006 had forged pistons
Been at 400 and no issues with my block, known a few people who have done it for years. Doends on mods and driving style. But if you push any block 75% more than it is intended any motor will eventually go
I have never had a subaru and like a month ago I got a 2014 sti and so far a love that car..really looking forward to get it were I want....been learning a lot from your channel so keep up the good work!!!!
Glsd the videos are helping and congrats on the car 🔥😁
Bought my first new car, and I went with a 2020 WRX about two months ago. I never let others opinions influence my decisions. If anything I've had a really good experience as an owner so far. Just about every other WRX/STI that drives near me, the owner waves, flashes lights at me, or gives me a nod. It's been a great experience so far. Anyway, I've been watching your videos for the past few months, and I think you're doing good stuff for the community. People that hate on other car communities, or peoples designs, are just immature. We all love cars, we all have our visions, we should support one another and be positive.
Yessss 🙏🙏🙏
For sure I agree🤙👍🏼🙏
My only regret is if I should have waited for the newer one for the motor...
As my 2017 wrx is my first manual sports car I've owned I can say I'm already a life long fan no matter the hate from other communities. Can't wait to make this a FBO daily.
Btw love your videos I've learn sooo much bro!
Glad the videos are helping my man! And as long ad your loving it that is all that matters 🔥😁
I kid you not, the first ever Subie wave I received in my brand new 2019 WRX was from a vaping, flatbrimmed cap wearing, sunglasses equipped, WRB STI driver. It was the “perfect” initiation. I also personally work at a vape shop so that doesn’t help with not feeding into the stereotype.
Nevertheless I love my car and the community especially since everyone else in my family drives a Honda. I just personally love the “ruggedness” of the brand and how the AWD feels on twisties and dirt roads.
The internal subaru community is one of the best I have seen
I was looking at getting a subie for the past 1.5 years and am super new to the community. I will admit I was that one guy who loved racing but when I initially got it but reading, learning, and watching videos such as yours I really started to love and want to take more care of my car. I Always have that fear of the car blowing up or something I have heard from others on the internet. I definitely want to give my car more power and have looked into reliability mods along with power mods and I feel in it but have these fears in my head. With the help of both your videos and other information, I have learned how to do it effectively and how to take car my subie (even tho I love to be on it during the weekends xD) So far after 6 months of owning my 2018 WRX, I really love it and my local Subaru community is sooo friendly! Thanks for the wealth of information my dood and teach me more! 🤙🏾
Glad the videos are helping my man and that your enjoying the car. 🙏🙏🙏🔥😁
I'm 48 and love Subaru - I've owned 6 (currently own 3) and they've been my favorite brand. But I *do* hate the stereotype that often comes with them (especially the performance models). In fact, the reason I bought a new WRX and a new STI is because I didn't want one that had been vaped in or improperly modified.
One of the worst i see are parted out cars that get hald put back together and traded in.
Just a great video!!! There are always bad apples out there, but the overall community is incredible. The Subie wave is one way to see the sense of community for the similar passions in a vehicle that brings people together!
Eyyyyy, hope you are doing well me man 🔥🙏
I had the following Subarus:
1999 Impreza
2007 Impreza
2010 STI
2015 STI
2019 Forester (still own)
2020 STI (sits in my garage)
I have never had any issues with any of my Susie's, I also have not crazy stuff to any... I truly believe Subaru is a great brand and cars, but man, when you try to make your car 700hp you might definitely run into issues at some point. I have to agree the Subaru community has changed since I started in 2003, turning a bit weird...however to me the community does not really represents the brand. Hope it makes sense.
For sure, the community comes with the brand. However; hopefully it is not a total representation of the brand itself
Ive had:
2003 WRX
2006 STI
2007 STI (UGM)
2007 STI (Aspine white)
2008 STI
2011 STI
2016 WRX
2017 WRX
2017 STI
With a handful of others in there as well 😅
@@Smeedia And I tought I had too many! Hahahaha So glad to hear I am not the only one with a massive subie and car fever.
Haha once you go down the rabbit hole there is no turning back 😅
Talking from experience
Always kept my subies around 350hp fast enough fun enough and issues free.👍🏼🤙🤘
Like everything, the key to a happy SUBIE is maintenance think of it like your second wife,lol
You convinced me to buy my car !2019 sti white . So yeah bro I appreciate you man
I’ve had 5 Subaru’s over the last 6 years some previous owners are bad car owners with the turbo models others are great it all depends on the person
Also very very correct 🙏
I'm new to the subie life and I love these cars. I was finally able to get one and love the videos you put out. They have helped me to understand them so much more
Congratulations on the car! And glad the videos are helping, always here to help out anyway I can 🙏
I can agree, after being in the community since 2001-2002, it has decayed to some degree. Me being a bit older now it’s harder to convey the sentiments you stated in the video as most don’t want to listen to an almost 40 yo Subaru enthusiast lol.
Thanks for posting
Glad some of the messages resonated, the community is definitely deiffrent than is was when I came into subaru in 2013. But have already a lot of NASIOC forms so I can vauge how ot was in the mid 00's
The thing is alot of people see Subies go fast and assume Subies are easy to make FAST cars. Dont get me wrong subies are quick fun cars but the vehicles are not designed to do more than they already are in mine and subarus opinion.
Also the Kyle's just tend to the Majority of sti owners in Chicago. Cars are slowly becoming a clout chasing thing instead of a passion for automobiles.
Agreed, that is something I touched on was people come into the platform with the wrong exceptions
@@Smeedia ur the man brother, I've never been able to own a subaru but I need a new car for this winter. Definetly considering a sti because I want to keep something STOCK. But it isnt much of a sleeper with the wing :/ S3 is the only other contender.
FYI I'm coming out of a big turbo e85 focus st.
You can get the newer STIs wingless 🔥😁
@@Smeedia I can? Also catch cans and oil air separators wouldnt void warranties right? Cause I got my speed racer stuff out of my system I just need something awd and Emmanuelle lmfao
Unfortunately they would, SOA is not a huge fan of altering thr PCV system 😖
Bro! I’ve learned a ton from you and appreciate how much are contributing so much to the community! A real ambassador for Subarus bringing up a lot of us newcomers!!! ✌️
Eyyyy, good to see ya my man! Hope your doing well 🔥😁
Smeedia doing good! Got laid off last week but it’s all good. Leaves room for what’s next. Got my trans all good with gear oil. Only took me 4 hrs 😅 super easy to overfill that thing
Hopefully not for too long my friend 🙏 glad you were able to get it done though 🔥
I’m new to the Subaru community and I found your channel and it’s help me a lot thanks
Welcome, and glad the videos are helping my friend! 🙏😁
Love the channel @smeedia. I drive a semi-modified 2017 STI, love it. Bought it from a very good friend that built the car well, tuned, and thought about. For under 40k with gorgeous coilovers, better tires, exhaust, tune, drilled/slotted rotors, access port, etc. nothing is as fun to drive IMHO. It's visceral with the 6spd manual, and ONE button for track mode. I drive with friends with cars that cost 2X+ as much, and while super nice, I still look at the STI as lovely car (I do like the Rally heritage). Not to mention, put snow tires on it here in CO in the winter, and blast around with a giant smile on your face. All in what you like; let the haters hate. ;)
Sounds like a very solid car, I may be a little biased towards the 2017 model as well 😅🔥
I'm really happy I clicked your video. My '12 Genesis Coupe 3.8 is getting old and I've been wanting to give an AWD car a try. Been torn between the STI, Evo, and depending on price, the RS3. Now that I know that my options are limited when it comes to modding the STI, my choice is down to two 😁
Glad that the videos helped! And follow up with what you get, all of those are fun cars to have 🔥🙏
Congrats on trying to quit smoking I quit in feb after ten years. Try peppermint zyn 3 mg it helped me.
Will definitely look into it. Not an easy task, congrats on kicking the habit!
This channel helped me decided on turning in my WRX and picking up my STI. All positive for this channel. :)
Glad the videos help my friend and congrats on the STI 🙏😁
Great video. I came from a 370Z and an E60 M5 and I enjoy driving my 2017 STI more than both if I'm being honest. Plus I'm 42 (look early 30's) but happy the styling has matured and love how mechanical it is, driving experience above all.
One of my favorite drivers cars ive had 🔥🙏
I have a 2015 WRX I bought brand new and just bought my access port. Started watching your channel. It’s really helpful. And I can honestly say I don’t fit any of the Subaru stereotypes. Thanks for all the cool videos!! I also follow you on Instagram.
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Daaaannngg!! Tannerrrrrr! Loved it. 😍💙 Thanks a TON for making this video. I hope it surely helps the new owners understand the love we put in to Subarus and kind of community we build. “Every machine responds the way one treats it”, as simple as that. One cannot just blame others/things for their own mistreatments.
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I've been obsessed with Subarus since I watched rally races as a kid. I can say I always have people in chargers and civics always trying to race and being dumb when I'm daily driving my WRX.
I hate when I'm at car meets and everyone is just like oh another stock subie. Everyone just assumes if you dont have a built motor you haven't invested a lot of time and money on your car. That's the only thing that bothers me the most in the car community stigma.
Subies... we ain't fast but we nimble 😂
Very nimble! 🙏
I'm sorry im passionate about a certain platform and im sorry I have a nicotine problem🙄 Jeez world
We are one in the same 😅
I'm not sorry at all coz I'm blessed to be born and raised in South East Asia and get into JDM out of default and nicotine coz its cheap and I don't drink🤘
I'm in several Subaru "hate" groups on FB, and its some of the most fun I have on social media. Its all a big joke and we have fun. If someone is swayed away from buying a Subie because of memes, it probably isn't for them. Big love to you and your channel!
Personally I can get behind the memes, if they bothered me I would have never bought a second subaru. But 16 subarus later and here we are lol, appreciate the support my man 🙏🔥
@@Smeedia one thing that does get to me is the hate on the VA chassis. I love how they look, and couldn't be happier that my first Sub is an 18 WRX. Can't wait to see that EG get dropped into the STI! I learn so much from your channel every day as a somewhat new Subaru owner.
Another solid point, but I understand why there is hate. Subaru became mass production with the VA compared to earlier models. And VA owners tend to go against the grain for some of the older subaru folk from the early 00's. But I love the VA stiffer chassis and a much better interior 🔥🙏
I've experienced that negativity against the Subaru brand, myself as well. It's so unfortunate and ironic considering the fact that the Subaru community is actually the most genuinely united group amongst all the different brands... Great video, dude!
Thanks my man 🙏 and internally like I said the subaru community is one of the best i have ever been in!
@@Smeedia That Fitment industries video was pretty funny though...😂
It was and it was well put together lol just saying that's not a full representation of thr community lol
@@Smeedia True. Interestingly, I always thought it was a funny compliment to how passionate we are...lol. I fully understand your point, though
@@projectzangetsu2003 Exactly though! I'm in a lot of car groups of various types, and other than the AW11 owners group, Subaru groups are probably the nicest and most helpful. :)
I love my wrx I've had it for over a year and it's been one hell of a year ❤. Love the car to death and can't wait to go stage 2 soon.
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I had an 04 WRX in Japan and loved it. I have finally bought a 2019 WRX and love it even more... I appreciate your channel keep up the great work.
Appreciate the support 🔥 🙏
Love the channel 👍🏽 just wondering with all the Subaru cars you previously had have you ever consider an Evo or GTR? If so are they great cars and reliable ?
Ive wanted an EVO 9 for years but could never find a reasonable priced one that was in somewhat decent condition. If I ever get the opportunity id love to snag one 🔥🙏
I fell in love with Subaru’s and STi’s growing up which led me to buying my own STi, falling in love even more with Subaru’s awd platform and buying an 05 Outback XT as the beater. It does suck with the whole stigma around our scene but I’ve met so many of the cool people and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world 💕.
Agreed, the internal subaru community is one of the best I have seen 🙏🔥
I got a 2020 sti last year. Love the car. After how many miles do you recommend the cylinder 4 mod and aos upgrade?
I would say if your comfortable voiding the warranty whenever you please, if you want to wait then once the warranty is up 🙏
I just started watching your channel and your def make me love my car more
Eyyyyy, glad I can help my man and thank you for the support 🔥😁
Bro you hit this video spot on. Having the 2017 sti I learned out from trial and error, which in any car you mod you will have this. Subies are great this is my first sti and first Subaru and I love it. The car in my believe is not a rare powerful car but if you have twisty roads it is very fun.
Definitely a great drivers car for the back roads and twistys 🔥🙏 appreciate the support my man
Smeedia I love the videos and can not wait for the new engine to be dropped in the sti. Was hoping the subie would give the sti a bigger motor but I am fine with what is out.
Hello Smeedia your videos helped me inspire to get me a 2015 WRX STI. i aint gonna lie its my first stickshift car and i enjoy it and your other videos helped out a lot
Congrats on the car and it is well worth it! 😁😁😁
@@Smeedia im just worried ill stall her out since i get to anxious but so far shes kinda easy to learn on and feels forgiving
Have to learn somehow 🙏😁
This channel is really like a safe haven in the community. I really don't see "head gasket this head gasket that" and it is so refreshing. So many other cars have the same failures when they're driven hard
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I love my new Forester, but with my bad back the driver seat is torture...what can I do? Is there an aftermarket replacement? can i buy a used Legacy seat or Outback seat and swap out?
They make some really good seat bolsters on subie speed that should help 🙏
I’ve always wanted to get a STI but the engine is quite intimidating and it can be quite expensive to mod from what I’ve seen. What is your take? Any advice of what to look for or what generation is best to own for a first time boxer engine?
The 11-current gen are all good, if you buy used avoid molded cars and find one with service history. They're really nit bad to work on but modding them for power can get expensive.
Great video Brother we get haters everywhere Just makes the good people look better. Thumbs up mate.
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So I’m looking to buy a 2008 Subaru wrx sedan how can I make sure I don’t mess it up while I’m modding it?
Swing back through the discussion videos on thr page and they should be a pretty good guide 🙏
I love my subaru! 2012 hatch sti
Sucks the motor played me a bad knock knock joke.. Not sure if it was my fault or previous owner didn't maintain it well. Only owned it a year but just bought a new motor and pulled the old one out last week.
Btw this channel does have some great knowledge about subarus! Keep up the quality content my dude !
Appreciate the support 🙏 sorry to hear about the motor, whats the game plan for the new one? 🔥
@@Smeedia i got fresh block and heads from subaru, staying stock for Awhile and going to see if i can take care of it properly Lol
“if you don’t put oil in something of course it’s gonna fuckin blow up”🤣 just keep the awesome videos comin!
I'm currently waiting to buy one, debating between the gen 2 tt legacy or a 03 forester to sti swap
Thanks for the realness on the channel!
Anytime 🙏🔥
I don't usually comment on videos but I feel like I need to, I'm with you man, I got a 04 WRX Club Spec in January this year from a dealership and 6 weeks later it got rod knock.. that didn't scare me off though, I got an EJ207 (fully built) and while I was there I did a few other things like defi gauges, turbo back, slotted rotors and pads, processwest tmic, new wheels and tires, sparkplugs, e85 and now I'm just waiting on getting it tuned, I'm in Australia and we're under lockdown at the moment so it makes it hard. But I've put about $25K AUD into my car but that doesn't bother me because I now have the car I always wanted, it runs so well on 98 pump at the moment. But anyway my point is that I agree with you about the bad experiences, you can't let that define your outlook. Keep up the good work man I've been watching since you had about 2k subs before January 👌❤️
edit: and I'll never sell it! 😋😁
Keep that gem running for years to come 🙏🔥 appreciate the support man and always nice to see some more comments coming through 🙏
P.s: you guys get some solid pump gas! I only have 91 up here 😅
@@Smeedia haha yeah I think there's some sort of conversion rate that explains the 95 you guys get is the same as our 98. Just the way it's measured I think. But doesnt matter now because I'm on the corn juice. 😋 🌽
Other bits of you're curious-
HKS coilovers, alarm system (one that actually works 😉), sti wing, hella horns, lightbar to see kangaroos 😀, 1050cc injectors, and little other sti bits to make the engine work with the body.
edit: it's a Silver 04 WRX with Gold STI 17 wheels and re003s
Maybe the “vape” thingy? Subaru are World Rally champs!!
Subaru use to be WRC Champs, I dont think they've won since 03 😖
I agree, Subaru has to return to the World Rally scene. Subaru USA & Vermont Sport keeping STi rally cars alive!
Subaru can't due to restrictions in which the boxer engine can't comply with. Which sucks.
@@Smeedia True, thats back when Patrick Burns drove the new Impreza GD body style (Bugeye) to victory in 01 and then another guy won it with the new Blobeye in 03
I've never even heard of this subaru vaping thing until like a few weeks ago and I've had my sti for 3 years 😂
Lol its one of the most common ones I've seen 😅
Guys where in the horizontal adjustment on the headlights on the 2015+ WRX/STI?? I know where the vertical one is just can't find the horizontal adjustment.
Should be a 10mm nut on the backside of the headlight to adjust 🙏
Good vid! I find the same things!. When I go to the local Thursday night car cruise, which attracts mostly older folks( like myself and older) I get lots of people talking to me and liking my car. I find though that this crowd, like myself aren't bias to any brand and just want to share the love of cars. When I show up at the Friday and Saturday night meets, which is mostly younger crowd, mist are in their own little "clicks" and aren't very open and friendly, and yes there is a fairly large hate on for subies. I find that most the hate cones from ppl that have owned subies and killed them because they either didn't build them right, or didn't treat them right. People HAVE to realise that though Subaru has a racing heritage the cars you buy are NOT race cars. They are not meant to be bagged on and abused, unless of course you want problems. I hate to be stereotypical here but most of it comes from the young generation.
Your not wrong, which is why a lot of the topic videos I make aim to help people understand and learn more about the platform 🙏
I have been around the world. My name is Sven and I am in my 50's and do not smoke, drink or vape. I have had my hands on modified 200+ mph superbikes to modified LS series muscle cars. I have been on the Nurburgring Nordschleife multiple times. I have a 2019 Sti, my 3rd Subaru I have owned. I have been around countless people on the global stage who see motorsports as a craft, a profession. A passion that is also a science, a professional craft, and is so much more than just a spec sheet and numbers, so, so much more ... and all of them...respect Subaru, and all of them know how to give a Subaru respect...All the noise and bad talk does not even get acknowledged by them, and will not get acknowledged by me either ...but the average person may not know any better and may be pretty much clueless and may not know anything more than what "people say on the internet" and this is a bit of a shame...to the point where I tell people that if they are not willing to do some "self development and self improvement" then just stay away from Subaru. Subaru will do just fine without you.
Ive been a huge fan of subaru for years and its always a shame to see people turned off the brand by some flase narratives that have been created throughout the years. The platforms created are wonderful to build upon and one of the best responding cars in its price range 🙏
Love your channel. I’m a 50 year old who drives an XRT tuned and lightly modded 5th gen legacy gt. (306whp, 360tq) All the work on all my cars is done in my driveway. I’m not really familiar with the Subaru ‘scene’ but I can say the community has been nothing but helpful when things go wrong, great guidance on the right way to mod a daily driver reliably.
Some of what your feeling is being driven by Subaru itself. The move to the cookie cutter cvt cars is driving everyone looking for performance to basically one model. Gone are the days of the manual legacy/outback xt, forester xt for those who have the financial ability to mod the cars right. For God sake it took until 2018 until you could get the sti without that stupid wing! You’re left with wrx/sti owners who by and large can barely afford the car, let alone mod it correctly. Then they break. Then it’s Subaru’s fault. And the cycle continues.
Subaru used to be a quirky niche car company with racing roots. Now they are pumping out generic Honda clones for soccer moms and dads by and large. Until they get back to their roots, the community will continue to suffer greatly. So will the company.
Thank you for all you do. I for one appreciate your insights, and apply them regularly to my unicorn. Keep the faith, hopefully someone in the STI R&D will realize a cross trek sti 6 speed, or another forester xt, a real legacy gt would be a good idea. Then the community will benefit from some diversity of performance ownership.
My room mates and I were having a similar discussion the other day about how subsri has gotten away from their roots and how they would operate in the late 00's. But I completely agree, a lot of their cars have become cookie cutteresk. Also appreciate the support and sounds like a fun car you've built 🙏🔥
Being a 6’2” African American with dreads I also get questions on why I drive a WRX I guess I don’t fit the stereotype. Also, not everyone with a “race car” is all about power numbers, straight line speed/40 rolls...
Solid point, the cars do fantastic in the backroads and corners. One of my favorite drivers cars in its price range 🔥🙏
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: It's funny you point out the weird stereotypes people have with cars/ethnicity.
I'm black as well, and in the early 2000's I owned a '93 Rx-7. A co-worker of mine (hispanic) owned a Town Car with 20" chrome rims. Literally everyone thought I owned the Town Car, and he owned the Rx-7. We were friends, so we would laugh about people's assumptions all the time.
Tell me about it, I'm not even going for Subaru's "performance" cars like the WRX and STI, I want a BRZ because they're fun to drive. I know they suck at straight speeds, but I don't care.
Have a question totally irrelevant to this but I have a Crawford v3 aos on my 2015 wrx and I was wondering if it is required to drain that every time I do an oil change?
You never need to drain it, there is a drain port that puts the oil back into the car 🙏
Yup I didn’t know what I was getting into but I’m glad I did becuase I’m in love with my 15 wrx n trust me iv had plenty of problems n I’m still in love with it
Glad to hear that your still loving it 🔥🙏
Well said. Instantaneous gratification seems to be the norm these days. It's definitely a game of balance.
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@@Smeedia Like you I've been working on Subaru for a while (15 years or so). One thing is clear it is not every other car out there, and maintenance is key. It doesn't matter doesn't what you drive.
So many facts in this video. Just sold my GR STI Hatchback this past weekend, never been so sad to let a car go. One thing I will miss the most is the Subie community, willingness of support to help one another out and of course the Subie wave.
Internally the community is one of the best ive seen. Sorry to hear you had to sell. Hopefully your able to snag another one day 🙏
Waited 20 years for my wrx, not an sti or a 22B but that’s ok with me, best and most fun ever period, even when I had a 82 GL as a teen, the car never disappointed. I am guilty of racing everyone and everything in any car, especially in my civic sedan lol, the Subie is much more rewarding. The lifelong joke will always be the jokeswagon lol, nah for real you said it, if you don’t take care of them they will definitely leave you busted and disgusted. Usually your vids make me little dizzy with all the camera movements but I have enjoyed and picked up good tips from them. Thank you and keep them coming, well done I’d say.
Thank you ans appreciate the support 🙏 been teying to slow down with some of the camera movements 😅🙏
I've have had three Subarus. 91 Legacy sedan, 06 Legacy GT limited sedan, and my current 16 Forester XT. The then brand new Forester XT is the best automotive decision I could have ever made.
I knew what I expected and where I want to go.
Oh, and the Lineartronic CVT is a great transmission. My turbo box can get up around 28 to 30 mpg on long trips and be a ton of fun in corners and all around.
Gonna be honest... I fall into the new category and apparently I like to learn things the hard way.
Just blew my engine last week and it’s been a very crappy situation. I did everything I could to be smart about aftermarket parts. I didn’t just throw parts on without tuning. I’ve referenced a lot of things from nasioc to smeedia here to the technician manual and reading up on other people’s nightmare stories about their subies.
Needless to say... now I’m really going to learn a lot about the mechanics side of owning the sti. Shopping for a good small block and trying to determine whether or not to rebuild the stock turbo or get a new one. Everything happens for a reason I guess.
Any opinions on aftermarket small blocks, bypass valves, turbos, etc is welcome. Also, not sure what happens when the rebuild is done. I don’t know if I should break in the new engine/ parts before a tube or after.
Sorry to hear 😖 youll have to break in the new engine (tons of videos on how to do so) when it comes to deciding on what short block and tuebonset up you want to go with you first should determine what power you want from the car. Typically I suggest over building thr block by 20% over the goal you want
Smeedia Yeah, that’s what I figured. Thanks for the input. Didn’t think about the power I would like to target.
Lmao I love my bug eye and I think the Kyle memes are hilarious 😂
Miss my old bug 😖
I wanted an sti for some time now and watching ya top qual vids I'm definitely getting one, March/apr 2019 or 2020 here I come 🤗
Follow up when you snag it! 🔥😁
@@Smeedia oh I will, I think I mentioned before but here's my intent and in order
Dom tube
Iag AOS
Braded break hoses
Brake cylinder brace
Oil cooler system
Cobb AP
Below with pro tune
IIR -Upgraded internals
Grimmspeed tmic
Grimmspeed intake
Awe touring cat back
Upgraded fuel pump still deciding
Upgraded up and down pipes - still looking
Wastegate and I wouldnt mind a twin scroll turbo again still browsing
Upgraded fuel lines
Remaining on octane, if I can hit 360whp I'll be happy especially with having a family to provide for too lol
It’s crazy how small jokes can actually cause grow into something much bigger. Unfortunately it’s the same thing with mustangs. You hear mustang and automatically think people crashing into crowds. Even though it’s a joke, a lot of people surprisingly take it to heart and end up hating the car. I personally hated mustangs but as soon as I drove one my opinion completely switched. I hope Subaru’s don’t fall into the same problem. They are such amazing cars and seem to age very well. Great video btw!
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Hi I am new to Subaru and a new WRX and your was one of channels I learned a lot from. Now my opinion where some of the stereotypes came from movies. Also looking into some problems that are common to the boxer motor is some of the modifications you have recommend. It makes me wonder why Subaru have not either added them as is in the cylinder 4 cooling or improving the oil pick up and pan. Letting the aftermarket come up with a solution then having as reported by owners who had claims with SOA that there response can downright hostile. Though Subaru is not alone in that and my understanding how the dealers act are also part of the problem. I recall reading about a Jeep dealer flagging somebody who owned a wrangler who had problems after taking off-roading calling it improper use. One of things I came across in researching was dealing with piston designs of where the ring placement is and gap. Also that Subaru when first introduced the STI in 1994 I think the STI had forged internals. So far I am thoroughly loving my new wrx, I agree if you don't maintain a car or any mechanical equipment it will fail eventually.
As someone who just picked up a used 2013 WRX, I got a unicorn that was bone stock, and in great mechanical condition. I'd done so much research on Subaru, on that generation specifically, all the potential problems, common failures, etc. And I still wasn't swayed away, even through the memes, I joke with my friends about them, and they're diehard Chevy and Dodge fans. And I've been watching your videos when I get a chance to learn about the vehicle and things I might want to do to it to extend the car's lifespan, so definitely a positive experience with the community so far!
Congrats on the car! You snagged a gem! And glad to hear that you've been having a positive experince 🙏😁
I just got my first WRX this year. 2015 and the only issue is 3rd gear grind. Other than that I absolutely love it!
Did you ever consider a Model 3 or M3P? I’m looking at that now.
Tesla? Would be an awesome car, but for me there are too many computers 😅
Soo i was lookin at getting a newer 2015+ wrx ... but ive heard horror stories of head gaskets going. Just curious how many of those would be from stock cars compared to modified ?
The head gasket issues were problematic on older NA subarus. It is a very small % of potentially problems. Especially with the FA20, personally ive never seen it happen
Sweet deal thanks for the info🤘
I own a lifted crosstrek love it . I also owed a 09 forester and traded it in for 2019 impreza sport and now trading that in for a 2020 sti. Should be delivered to dealer on monday. Cant wait. I will always buy Subaru.
Excited for you! Follow up when you pick it up 😍
love the video! got my subie upgraded on flex fuel, its really fun. Unfortunately i am out of town for a few months and there is only 91 octane in the area i usually so either 93 or e85. am i going to be ok on 91?
You should be okay on 91, I just would not go full send 😅🙏
@@Smeedia thank you!!!
Just rolled over 211k on my 2011 wrx, factory motor and pushed out 130psi on all 4 cylinders, definitely enjoyed this video, also runs a stage 2plus tune at 19psi
Glad to hear she's still running great! 🙏🔥
Ahah thanks my guy!!
I personally don’t feel we have a bad rep in my area though people tend to refer to me as a ricer (I drive a bone stock STI with a cobb catback)
What happened to those people I was seeing for awhile that were “ambassadors” of the brand supposedly promoted by the Subaru company? I haven’t seen any of those people in awhile and I think they were supposed to help with the brand appeal and image.
Subaru cut back on the ambassador program I think it was costing them too much money
My first subaru was a 2000 rs and that little car was super fun, yes it had alot of problems because the previous owner but its all on how the car is treated and that goes for every make and model of cars. I've always wanted a wrx or sti, so i went out and got myself a 2019 wrx. I love the car for what it is, I dont plan on trying to push for high numbers on a stock block to meet good ol' Mr. Rod lol. Majority of people near me have a wrx or sti and they are all very nice people and love to have fun. The car community here welcomes all makes and models to every event, no one hates on anyone, it makes the car scene a great place to be part of.
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Lets hope those 2020 and up stis are actually holding over 550/600 stock block when tuned, consistently and not just rarely, and itll be a little less of a joke lol. ive only seen a few fully modded so far
Seen a few of them making some solid power 🔥
I kinda reflected the other day on the fact that the strongest engine subaru made was the closed deck neary 30 years ago. I dont understand why they have slowly slide downwards with the engine's. I own 2x blobeye sti's and sometimes wonder if I should have gotten an evo.
Ive wanted an Evo for a while, but I agree. Subaru is capable of making their cars with more power but its a balance with them trying to retain a well balanced car
My wrx had issues since day one...in 4 years of doing work to it and 6k in mechanics bills it still sits with the issue i had when i got it....ive put maaaaaaybe 3k miles since i drove it off the lot 4 years ago....so ive had bad experience with subaru, but still loooooove it i just want it on the road driving no issues!
Been a Subaru fan since the original Brat back in the day and was a big fan of the WRC Subaru/Prodrive rally teams. Loved STis since I first saw one. I'm a little older than the average STI owner. I bought the new 2015 model when I was 49. It's my daily driver and I love the car. It's stock, save for a Mishimoto intake. I take it to the dealership for regular maintenance and I check the oil and tire pressures regularly. I don't abuse the car but I do enjoy the performance aspects of it. Still has the original clutch with 95,000 miles. I will never get rid of this car and it has never given me any real trouble. Had to replace some faulty solenoids once. Looking forward to more Subarus in my future.
Quick question that’s off topic. Would you purchase an ETS rotate kit fmic or would you purchase the parts separately? They now make a 5” intercooler that you can’t get in the kit and I’m working on my build? You can only get the 4” in the kit
How much power do you want to make and what turbo are you thinking of?
Smeedia precision 6870. I’m going for broke. Trying to work with bader and Steve on a motor setup and tune.
I would consult bader and Steve on that one, if they're building thr motor and tuning they will have the most accurate knowledge on what set up to go with for the tune and motor they will be building 🙏
Smeedia I emailed both of them and haven’t gotten a response. That why I thought to ask you is all. Big difference in price from the kit to just piecing it together.
Intercooler size is gling to come down to how much WHP you want to run. Unless your going for crazy WHP the 4" would be plenty
Its true what you are saying. I recently bought a wrx. And have been classified as a Vaper now. Also I was driving through town the other day and an evo pulled up behind me. I simply smiled and threw a subie peace sign like dudeee we have manual cars with turbos, whats uuuuup. But I did not receive that in return. I recieved a comment in my window about how my car sounded like a piece of lettuce before he drove off. Thanks fellow enthusiast.
Its unfortunate but sadly true 😪
Couple things, first congrats on the quitting smoking. It took me a few tries for me to finally kick it, but its been 2.5 years and I dont see myself looking back.
2nd, how did you go through that many subarus if you've only been in the game for 8 years? Sounds like it could be an interesting story there
I made a video covering all of my past ones, but moving when I was in the Army made me swap a few times. Then after I sold my unicorn of a 07 STI I tried a lot of diffrent STIs and WRXs to try and fill the void lol. And thank you, definitely not easy to quit but well worth it 🔥😁
@@Smeedia sounds like I still have a few videos to catch up on. Its definitely worth it, the money savings alone are what finally got me to save up and add all my goodies + protuning
I love Subaru they are so easy to work on and are like LEGO all kind of parts fit from other Subaru models it’s so fun to mix and match
They are Legos, lol I love it. Seeing how you can interchange some parts between diffrent years and models is always cool to see 🙏😁
I swear anything from 89-2007 and maybe even more is interchangeable if you have the will power to do it 😂😂
I am right there with you! I have been a Subie lover/owner since 1996. Current rig is a 2006 OBXT with upgraded: VF52 turbo (from the stock VF40), up and down pipes, fuel and oil feed, and 2+ pro tuning with Cobb Accessport V3...not to beef the car, but to improve the stock design for reliability and efficiency (and a touch more fun) of the original design...this is the Sub I have always loved and want to drive and enjoy it for many years to come. Show me another performance vehicle that you can take to the mountains, snow, and light off-roading the way you can a Subaru!!!! It is not about the power or speed, but about what you want out of the capabilities of the car...To me, there is nothing else that fits the bill other than a fully capable Subaru. This is just my own opinion for myself, but I love a car I can rock to a desolate location, AND pass that slowpoke on the highway with ease. I also own a Dodge Ram for its own purposes (that I love for thousands of other reasons), but my Subie will always have my heart. By the way, I don't really fancy the energy drinks, don't wear a cartoonish cap, have also quit smoking through the use of a vaporizer, and am nearly 50 years old...to me the Subaru platform is just a wonderfully capable vehicle that can be made just a bit better through intention. A good tool for what it was designed for, if you take the time to understand it...
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*I'll try to make this as concise as possible
Went from an 08' WRX to an 08' 335xi. I thought I wanted the most power possible w/ AWD and the 335 was my solution. I was able to build it to 500whp - it was an absolute beast. However, every time I saw a WRX on the road, I realized how much I missed that car. What I REALLY wanted was a car that looked bold, handled well, and sounded great. After breaking down due to a failed water pump, I spent nearly $1,000 on aftermarket parts to fix it. That's when I realized how much more expensive this car was to maintain than my old WRX.
Sold the 335 and bought a 13' WRX. Driven it for 4 years/75,000 miles and I couldn't be happier. I haven't had to do any maintenance beyond wearable parts + recommended interval maintenance. The WRX does have its quirks but in all relatively, it's an extremely reliable and cheap car to maintain. I honestly can't see a time in the future when I don't have a Subaru in my garage.
Ive done the same thing multiple times and subaru had always drawn me back. The handling, styling, modification abilities, it is one of the best drivers cars ive owned
I am new to the Subaru scene. Purchased my ‘19 WRX recently with 20k miles on it, and come from another car scene with a bad rep because of “some” drivers (mustang). I have always like the WRX’s and love it now that I have one. Not planning on doing a lot to it, intake, exhaust and Accessport. I just wanted something fun and definitely found that.
Welcome to the community! If you ever have any questions feel free to ask 🙏
Smeedia love your videos and getting lots of info from them on what I want to do to the car and when. Thank a lot.
I have a 2018 Sti and I can never see myself touching the vehicle in terms of performance mods. I really enjoy how the car performs now, aside from a few cosmetic items and maybe a catback I’m going to leave it as is!
I love my Subaru!! I’m being smart about it as I make modifications. Air/oil separator is installed, FMIC and exhaust next. Intake temp is always monitored before I punch it and regular maintenance! This car is awesome!
I really don't know where it all comes from, and I really don't know wtf car someone has in mind as better when hating on Subaru. Subaru was pretty much the last company I actually gave a fair shake.
I started domestic. Had 3 automatic Chrysler transmissions blow on me. The manual was half decent though. I had a 305 GM V8 throw a rod. I had a Ford Tempo blow a headgasket. Had the wheels literally fall off a Mazda 323. Blown Nissan Altima manual trans. And then I had shit like blown seals on Hondas, but as long as you kept the fluids topped off they were basically indestructible, so that's what I drove for yeeeears. But they were shitboxes, even my beloved Integra has mismatched paint, tons of rust and the sloppiest shifter linkage in all history.
So with learning and money, I decided I wanted a WRX. So I got a bugeye, and I played into the whole "they're made of glass" ethos and kept absolutely everything OEM. I chooched it maybe once a week. And honestly? Should've had more fun from the get go. I know how to actually drive stick, I never once had problems with that "horrible" 5 speed. And how it just goes through oil so much? About 1/4 the oil consumption of my BEST Honda engine. The insanely expensive OEM parts? Similar to Honda prices.
So a few years down the line and I'm just like, this car was supposed to be so fragile but I ended up doing less maintenance on the Subaru because didn't leak nearly as much.
So I dunno if people are comparing them to German cars with double the price tag or what. But going similar vintage, all parts of Subaru's compete just fine with your typical US and Japanese brands. Show me a cooler gauge cluster of similar costing cars to my GR in 2013!!
And keeping on that idea, where are these 400-500 HP stock Toyota and Chevy 4 cylinders that are 30-40 grand if 300 HP is so underpowered??
There's totally a reason guys like you, Mr. Subaru, Mighty Mods and the guys who tune the Mighty Mods cars and tons of others love them so much.
Sorry for the huge rant.
No by all means my dude! Thats what im saying, peoples views on subaru are somewhat wrong from an outside perspective based off of what people precise the cars as. I love these cars and will always have them in the stable. They meant all the needs I want from a car for a good price compared to others on the market 🙏🔥
Subaru has given my family and friends far less issues than most other brands. I'm from Vermont where I'm near certain we have the most Subarus per capita. There is a reason they have a legendary reputation here. Appreciate the story! Love MrSubaru1387 and MCM of course. The real Subaru community, the people who actually own the cars, is a good place to be. Attend Wicked Big Meet and it's all positivity.
I love my 2008 subaru wrx hatch. I love being able to take back country roads going fast.they are really great cars when they are taken well care of.
I got an 08 sti hatch in july and I vaped before I bought the car, have been for a couple years. I'm a spirited driver, and always have been. I don't really try to race people but I like to drive with people and do pulls with them on the highway, it's the most fun car I've ever driven. I'm going to do rods sleeves, etc and get a protune after I buy all the parts and install them all together. It's my entry car to the car scene but im glad I got an sti and more so a subie to get into the car scene.
Sounds like you've got some fun plans for the car 🔥🙏
@@Smeedia definitely! Can't wait for the eg33 build!
Getting my first WRX. Have an 17 Impreza sport now. Lease is up so I ordered one. I want one because they’re reliable and they’re AWD. What’s not to love about that? Everyone has their preference. Some like RWD OR FWD and can probably get something with more power at the price point. It’s all about preference. I grew up on Toyota’s MK3s and Mitsubishi Eclipses, eagle talons gen 1s with friends having rx7s, mustangs, Honda’s. Like I said it’s all about preference.
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I have a 2007 Subaru Legacy and I love my car. It has around 94,000 miles and I was told recently it needed some major work done to it. I'm a bit surprised because I brought my car in November of 2019 at a Subaru dealership when my check engine light came and they said it was a valve issue only and they fixed it and everything was fine. I haven't drive my car much at all since mid March because of the pandemic, so I don't really understand how my car got $7k worth of major issues since then. I was debating on getting another car, but I decided to spend the $7k to get it fixed. One of the major repairs was a leaking headgate, but apparently that's a common problem with Subarus. I hope my car will last me a few more years and once it's done I'm not sure if I'll get another Subaru, but who knows.
At 94K your just about die for the water pump, timing belt, pulleys etc. Major service interval. And the head gaskets are really only an issue on the N/A 2.5s
@@Smeedia yup, all of that! It was time. My car is a great car and it's really comfortable, so it's worth it👍
How tall are you bud?? I could never sit that close to the wheel lol. Great content man, love the channel
5 8" not the tallest lol I also tend to sit pretty close to keep my back stright when driving. Always felt like the posture gives me better response to driving. Also appreciate the support 🔥🙏
Smeedia good posture helps when driving and later in life 👍🏻 keep up the great work man
Lol you can make a lot of HP if you have a lot of money. Subaru ej257 is pretty damn expensive to mod, I have an 18 sti. But 2019+ or 2018RA has a pretty strong engine. Those enforced pistons are holding up quite well.
This is the same thing that happened to the Honda scene too.
I never cared what people thought abouy my cars, they're entitled to their own opinions, but at the end of the day, its my car.
For the most part, the Subaru people I try to surround myself with are great people.
The subaru peeps ive met and interacted with are all super cool people, and as long as you enjoy and love your car thats all that matters in the end
I just got a ‘17 wrx a couple of months ago and I love it. I honestly haven’t heard anything bad about them until I bought it so the negativity is definitely recent. It’s people like Smeedia that make me love Subaru’s tho, I don’t care what anybody else thinks lol
Glad I can help my man 🙏🔥
I do vape but already vaping even before i got my 2017 sti. I bought my car because i just love the look of it and the sound it makes.
Thats all that matters 🙏🔥