Best 6 Mods For Any Daily Driver

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • I have had some requests after the previous video to do the inverse of the previous video we did of Waste of Money mods for your daily. So here we go! This should capture almost any car that is being used as a daily that you want to modify to maybe just make it that much better. As per usual keep in mind that these are my opinions and yours may differ however; if there is anything you feel I missed, feel free to drop it in the comments! If there is anything you disagree with also drop it below!
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  • @Smeedia
    @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +178

    Yo why did no one tell me I looked homeless in this video lmao

    • @AVERT-
      @AVERT- Před 3 lety +5

      I’m new .. really enjoy your channel I’m going to look at a 17 wrx tomorrow after work was on the channel looking around .. really helpful thank you

    • @papapear4954
      @papapear4954 Před 3 lety +33

      I was too busy trying to avoid making eye contact. I don't have any change sorry bud.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +3

      😅😅😅😅

    • @seizo8060
      @seizo8060 Před 3 lety

      Hi been watching you’re channel and been super helpful so thank you. I was wondering if you can give your opinion on the base wrx vs a civic hatchback sport manual for a daily which one should I choose ?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      What are you looking for out of a daily?🙏

  • @MouseCIick
    @MouseCIick Před 4 lety +408

    my favorite mod is no friends.
    weight reduction

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +6

      Lol almost got me 😅

    • @botandrew1
      @botandrew1 Před 4 lety +4

      my favorite mod is no tyres
      More weight reduction yo

    • @ez_v7076
      @ez_v7076 Před 4 lety +3

      @@botandrew1 how about no engine? Morr weight reduction...

    • @rjmq06
      @rjmq06 Před 3 lety +1

      My fave mod is having homies that can go with me to the track 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @5HITBOX
      @5HITBOX Před 3 lety

      .....and lose weight 😂

  • @Pallidus_Rider
    @Pallidus_Rider Před 3 lety +275

    First mod I would recommend, is a catback exhaust. It motivated me to do other mods. 🤪

    • @marcobissuett
      @marcobissuett Před 3 lety +10

      Project 2OH9 same, my first mod was a muffler delete and it kept me motivated 😂

    • @Pallidus_Rider
      @Pallidus_Rider Před 3 lety +1

      @@marcobissuett 👍

    • @jefferyking5876
      @jefferyking5876 Před 3 lety +1

      Same!!

    • @Goaty-nb3wg
      @Goaty-nb3wg Před 3 lety +9

      I agree, its the single modification that always makes me excited to mod whatever car i may have at the time

    • @xerogear2007
      @xerogear2007 Před 3 lety +3

      Like a ...full exhaust 🤔

  • @suchgr8hieghts
    @suchgr8hieghts Před 4 lety +110

    Ceramic window tints are for sure one of the best mods too! I can hold my hand up to my window in direct sunlight and feel zero heat coming through.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +18

      Agreed! No one likes driving around in a fishbowl either 😅

    • @AsinineComment
      @AsinineComment Před 3 lety +10

      Ah ha - the ego/modification paradox: what can I do to get more attention from people, but I don't want attention from people.

    • @leonardkellum6984
      @leonardkellum6984 Před 2 lety

      @@AsinineComment what was the song ? doors - people are strange

  • @livin4thenext
    @livin4thenext Před 2 lety +29

    I personally go sway bars first. Upgraded sway bars are felt and make the car much more fun for spirited driving.

  • @JuanNgtse
    @JuanNgtse Před 3 lety +52

    Led lights are a must for me. But the best is upgraded suspension, but i would wait for it when you need to replace. Lets not throw away money now.

    • @gamingseeks3580
      @gamingseeks3580 Před 3 lety

      great advice i'll going with that idea

    • @MJCCJC22506
      @MJCCJC22506 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Whats a good led headlight for the WRX?

  • @turbogeoduck
    @turbogeoduck Před 3 lety +83

    Oftentimes, a weighted shift knob can really improve the feel and action of an installed short-shifter.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +5

      100% 😁🔥

    • @AsinineComment
      @AsinineComment Před 3 lety

      🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @_GoGo_
      @_GoGo_ Před rokem

      Facts!!!!! Also I like the placement of your anxiety port! Soon as I can afford mine I was thinking about setting mine up right where yours is.

  • @bigeric12476
    @bigeric12476 Před 4 lety +34

    I just bought a WRX and your videos have been super helpful when planning what I want to do and in what order.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +2

      Glad that the videos are helping and congrats on the car! 🔥😁

  • @Alex-ie6kz
    @Alex-ie6kz Před 4 lety +42

    Depending on your car a tune can transform your car and still feel like a reliable daily.
    On this point, check the forum on your car - exhaust and bracing needs depends on the car. For the GTI a Downpipe, Rear Sway Bar and dog bone mount is great for a daily.

    • @TheeoooW
      @TheeoooW Před 3 lety +3

      First mod i did to my wrx was an accessport and a ots tune to get rid of that stupid revhang and once i did a full exhaust and a protune i got a lot better gas mileage

    • @jeffleonard343
      @jeffleonard343 Před 2 lety +1

      Ditto, about to get a short shifter for my MK 6 GTI as its first mod then down pipe. Not sure what I'll do after that.

  • @KillianPwnzUrMom
    @KillianPwnzUrMom Před 4 lety +5

    Im so excited to watch your channel blow up. A+ Quality

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Eyyy, thank you! Appreciate the support ajd would be awesome to see happen! 😁

  • @paulmarsdensr1095
    @paulmarsdensr1095 Před 3 lety +1

    One thing I have liked about your channel brother. The subie education on all of our platforms never ends. Great videos. Stay safe.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      Trying to help spread the info when and where I can 😁❤

  • @micahgunnell
    @micahgunnell Před 4 lety +7

    Good list! I just got my first “performance” mods today...Perrin strut tower brace, spherical end links, and rear sway bar...can’t wait to install them!!! I think I’ll do that transmission fluid next. Thanks man! 👍😆

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +2

      You'll love thr feeling it gives! And sounds like you got some fun goodies to install 🔥😁

    • @micahgunnell
      @micahgunnell Před 4 lety

      Smeedia I just did the Strut tower brace real quick before a road trip...it makes the car feel so much more stable at high speeds!! Can’t wait to get the other stuff installed.

  • @justcamping
    @justcamping Před 4 lety +3

    Way to go, lovin this channel! Keep it coming bro....👍

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Appreciate the support and as always mkre to come 🔥

  • @charlestopher
    @charlestopher Před 4 lety +27

    I think one thing that would be great is linking the parts you’ve used for the things you’re recommending

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +2

      I do in most videos, but with so many different parts and chassis it would be very limited for videos like these lol

  • @ryanmiguellazaro3944
    @ryanmiguellazaro3944 Před 3 lety

    I enjoy watching your channel. Very informative as always. Im inspired to get myself an sti very soon. Looking simetime in sept hopefully id still be able to get the current gen sti

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      Hopefully your able to find thr one your looking for 😁

  • @tylerprefontaine1344
    @tylerprefontaine1344 Před 4 lety +3

    Of course this video was uploaded while I'm in the middle of yard work... head phones it is! If I can't watch it I'll listen to it instead 😂🙌 another quality video!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Haha appreciate the support my man! And hipefully you got that yard work done 😉

  • @abeg1571
    @abeg1571 Před 4 lety +1

    This is such a straightforward and quality video.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Appreciate the feedback and support 🙌

  • @experimental0000
    @experimental0000 Před 2 měsíci

    Love videos like this where it's factually realistic mods for a daily. Especially liked the "run mufflers and all season tires" part since some of those crappy "daily mods" talk about "yeah straight pipe it and run sticky performance tires so you can enjoy your ride"

  • @Steve-zf5cv
    @Steve-zf5cv Před 3 lety +7

    If i could go back, i would've done a stage 2/3 clutch with a 9.5 lb flywheel first. Reducing rotational mass makes the car a lot more fun to drive

  • @codydakota95
    @codydakota95 Před 4 lety

    Your videos are great, and each one is getting better and better.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Trying to make them better anyway I can 😁😁😁

  • @efrenguerrero3964
    @efrenguerrero3964 Před 4 lety +39

    Loveeeee seeing “Smeedia” pop up on my phone from CZcams lol

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Eyyyyy, appreciate the aupport my friend! 😁😁😁

  • @davidhazel1206
    @davidhazel1206 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Veey late comment but i CANNOT stress enough how big of a difference is made by having a separate set of winter tires if you live in an area with long harsh winters, on any vehicle

  • @deadlydave9785
    @deadlydave9785 Před 4 lety +4

    Warning: impending essay. And I apologize for that.
    Smeedia, love your videos, as they always make me think and consider the mod paths taken. I've always been a summer/winter tire set person, and I live in the Northeast US. My swapped impreza was just too twitchy on allseasons.
    My top 6 mods for most used Subarus as Daily Drivers would be:
    1-Appropriate tires for the car and the mission.
    2-Brake pads and fluid. Historically, All non-STI models have mediocre-to-terrible brake pad compound. A good brake fluid, such as Motul RBF600, even when totally shot, has a better boiling point than most DOT3/4 fluids do.
    3-Sway bar end links. The ball and socket joints are soft-ish and after a couple of years, they have to be sawed off of the cars. The dogbone style replacements offered by Kartboy, Whiteline, etc are awesome.
    4 and 5-shocks, shocks/springs, or coilovers--depending on your use and what you can afford. Coilovers are adjustable, let you go stiff, and stuff wide tires on, but most are linear-spring units and absolutely punishing on most street driving. You need a decent performance alignment here too.
    6-Driver enjoyment mod of choice. Cars with the 5mt virtually require a shift kit and heavier shift knob of some kind. Very notchy. The 6mt, especially the STI's has always felt pretty good to me. (your mileage obviously varies). An exhaust, even an axleback--if sound is what you want. Maybe it's a new steering wheel, or some other cosmetic choice that you touch frequently.
    Bonus: Go to a driver's school or autocross. Driver improvement is always the best mod. Also, fun.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Agreed, the coilovers are a good option the only thing to be weary of is buying cheaper or second hand coilovers that either ride like poo or have been used beyond all belief. Ive seen a handful of people make this mistake and regretted it quickly. But agree with you on those suggestions!

    • @deadlydave9785
      @deadlydave9785 Před 4 lety

      @@Smeedia 100% agreed on the used coilovers and other struts. I have run some raggedy setups in a pinch. Absolutely positively the last resort.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Haha we've all done it before 😅

  • @georgegomezvillalobosjr7926

    Love the discussion videos and videos like these keep them coming

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Definitely will, been. While and was slacking kn some of them so mkre to come 🔥😁

  • @ceetee69
    @ceetee69 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the vid bro. 💚💚💚
    Much love and support from Philippines

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Appreciate the support my friend! 😁😁😁

  • @chasealvarez5209
    @chasealvarez5209 Před 3 lety +5

    just got a intake and exhaust for my daily! going to be adding some LED lights onto that list for sure.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      🔥🔥🔥😁😁😁

  • @anubis1800
    @anubis1800 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm with you on the tires, the bushings and the high flow catted exhaust (im guessing is what you were getting at for a turbo car), but everything else is extra to me. I replace/reinforce known fail points (like the stock BPV in turbo Subarus) first then increase efficiency so the car gets better gas mileage as well as power. A short shifter is nice to have on a daily driver, but its something I would buy with the money I end up saving on gas. Also, an Accessport is a great item to have so you can make the most of the efficiency as well as monitoring all the sensors on the car and read/clear any trouble codes that may come up. Cobb makes them for a bunch of cars nowadays, too. Those are my firsts.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Agree with you on those, video was geared a little bit for mods that would not void warranty on the car as a handful of people want to do those modifications but tend to wait until after the warranty had expired

  • @Brisky86
    @Brisky86 Před 4 lety +8

    I can vouch for Motul. After about 100 miles on it there is a huge improvement in shifting being smoother and easier.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Sooooo much better than OEM fluid 🔥

  • @Sdubz
    @Sdubz Před 3 lety

    I swear bro been watching ur videos for the last 2 years maybe? Been wanting to pull the trigger on an STi soon as i could afford one and let me tell you your videos have really helped me have certain things to look for and keep an eye on. Picked up a 2020 sti a few weeks ago. 😍

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      How are you liking the car?! 😁

    • @Sdubz
      @Sdubz Před 3 lety

      @@Smeedia love it bro just hit 1,000 miles the other day lol its been hard to behave but this is my first turbo and subaru in general so just constantly researching and trying to get as much information as possible. Plus im staying away from any mods that could potentially void my warrenty lol.

  • @duskinv
    @duskinv Před 4 lety +1

    great content as always!

  • @blimited9465
    @blimited9465 Před 4 lety

    I learned at lot watching your ch just picked up a 2016 wrx limited Crystal white Pearl with some mods on her already. I Already did mods myself on her with the help of your vids for the installs. Thank you keep up the great vids!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Congrats on the car! Just got done working on a WRX today! Appreciate the support 🙏 😁

    • @blimited9465
      @blimited9465 Před 4 lety

      Smeedia thank you I love the car. Just got done installing the blackvue Dr750s-2ch dash cam. I’m already picking out the rims for her lol.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Ive got thr same Dashcam! Works great. And what wheels? 😁

    • @blimited9465
      @blimited9465 Před 4 lety

      Smeedia im going with the wedssport SA-20r RLC 18x9.5 +35 r face. Check out my Ig at blimitedrexi got pics of her up on there. Got the Dino sheet from the original owner on Sunday.

  • @gamingseeks3580
    @gamingseeks3580 Před 3 lety

    i went with borla catback for my 2020 wrx it sounds amazing and its not to loud and gives that great sound

  • @amigoarc1844
    @amigoarc1844 Před 4 lety +1

    hey man, its been a while, im busy this month or next but still support you and your future videos.. god bless ,

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Appreciate the aupport my friend 🙏😁

  • @jonathanjr1894
    @jonathanjr1894 Před 3 lety

    Just got a 17 wrx stock af cant wait to start putting my personal touches into her. Glad I found your channel

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      Eyyyy congratulations on the car!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

    • @jonathanjr1894
      @jonathanjr1894 Před 3 lety

      @@Smeedia thanks man!! Definitely going to be checking out your channel alot! You got good ass taste hahaha

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you 🙌🔥

  • @Minor433
    @Minor433 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely agree with all and any of this, all 6 are very good points.
    I would add, don't be scared of getting acquainted with people who know the make of your car very well as they might have tips that apply specifically to your car. E.g. a short shifter for my own car was disapproved of as it just didn't stick with the gearbox very well, on the other hand I was advised uniball front top mounts numerous times, and I kept thinking "well this may be a bit much for a road going car surely?" but I still bought some and it absolutely changes the car's feeling on the road. So be sure to hit up some people that are specifically knowledgeable about your car would be my 7th point if there had to be one. :)

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      Very good point to add on! 🙏😁

  • @themainsdaily9508
    @themainsdaily9508 Před 4 lety +1

    Solid list 👌🏽

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Tried to think of some things outside of the standard youtube lists out there 😅

  • @josephbreen9955
    @josephbreen9955 Před 4 lety

    Thank you again for inspiring me in getting a Subaru I just brought home my wrx bugeye wagon with the STI swap thank you so much

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      How are you liking the car? 😍 and congrats on the new purchase 😁

    • @josephbreen9955
      @josephbreen9955 Před 4 lety

      Their car feels great and hugs the road like nothing else I've been in runs great super healthy

  • @drewishaf
    @drewishaf Před měsícem

    The only comment I would make about any mod is actually the research you do on it. If you're buying a specific product from a specific brand, make sure you look at a few factors:
    1) Number of reviews
    2) Quality of reviews [look for things other than "this is great" or "this sucks"]
    3) Review extremes
    You have to remember that most items will only get reviews if something is negative. With such a niche item and consumers who typically care a lot more about their parts, it's more likely that you'll see positive reviews than for regular household items. But you still want to see if there are common trends in either direction. If a bunch of people say that something is crap, it probably is. But if those reviews are outnumbered 100:1, then you're probably seeing an emotional reaction based on someone feeling like they wasted money. It happens.
    When you see single-sentence reviews either praising or trashing a product, take them with a grain of salt. If someone can't confidently express their ideas in an in-depth description yet still feel the need to speak about it to others, they're probably not worth listening to. That's not always the case, but it's a good general rule. Inversely, someone can write a huge testimonial (either positively or negatively) but manage to say nothing. You know, kinda like someone thinking WAY TOO FAR into themselves and writing a lengthy CZcams comment on a video about a car that they don't even own yet...
    Not that I would know anything about that...
    You also need to look at the total number of reviews on a specific item (and to see if it is something that a living, breathing person would write, or if it came from a bot). If something has very little info or only a couple of reviews, then you have to use discretion about the information therein. What really matters here is the ratio of good versus bad reviews. And the more reviews there are, the more significant the extremes AND average become to the overall determination.
    Now that I think about it, everything above is actually just good advice when it comes to researching any consumer product or service. And for many people, this stuff is common sense. But for others... Well, they need all the help they can get. After all, there are STILL people buying CROCS........ Enough said

  • @jacobbaker9389
    @jacobbaker9389 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow timing! Installing my Kart boy short shifter this weekend.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      You'll love it! Really does make a huge difference. Let me know how you like it!

    • @jacobbaker9389
      @jacobbaker9389 Před 4 lety

      @@Smeedia Feels great! My first impressions were in makes the car feel like a higher quality vehicle. The front bushings weren't a problem but I couldn't get the rear to fit on no matter what I did. Only one bolt would catch and thread on at a time. Could have been a manufacturing error.

  • @Milkpower2125
    @Milkpower2125 Před 2 lety +1

    Well glad my sti came with led’s and the sti short throw shifter honestly was surprised 😂

  • @jamesgrant1713
    @jamesgrant1713 Před 4 měsíci

    That's some good advice right there

  • @fallofmanbrand
    @fallofmanbrand Před 4 lety +1

    Loved It!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁😁😁

  • @slishady1
    @slishady1 Před 3 lety

    Love the vids bro, keep it up. I am from Barbados and I have a 2010 WRX STI, the automatic version, yes I said automatic, lol. Would love some tips and tricks to keep this car performing to its peek and what other mods you think I should undertake as it is my daily.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      I would suggest an AOS or catch can, radiator, oil pick up and pan for reliability and aporeciate the support my man!

    • @slishady1
      @slishady1 Před 3 lety

      @@Smeedia thanks man, looking forward for more informative vids from your channel.

  • @farmerbobbygrows3338
    @farmerbobbygrows3338 Před 3 lety +2

    First mod in my car was a new set of breaks and rotors and calipers all around and a brand new set of rims and tires due to my car only having 38k miles engine wise it's strong but have raceland 4 to 1 headers and possibly megasquirt I would love to itb it but that's very expensive

  • @Hammx.
    @Hammx. Před 4 lety +6

    once i can travel without having to quarantine for 14 days i play on making a 2hr trip to pick up a 2019 sti, so i appreciate your videos and putting me in the right direction

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Glaf that the videos are helping and hopefully your able to pick it up soon 🔥😁

  • @Benjammin707
    @Benjammin707 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video! I guess the one thing I’d disagree with is the reason for switching to all season tires. Summer tires typically outperform all seasons in the rain as long as the temperature is above 45-50 F.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      All depends on where you live 🙏 up here in the winter, late fall and early spring temps hang out in the low to mid 40s

    • @Benjammin707
      @Benjammin707 Před 3 lety

      For sure! I’m in eastern WA and swap my summer tires for winter tires usually in November.

  • @turbogeoduck
    @turbogeoduck Před 3 lety

    I saw your Washington plates. Hola from Tumwater! Keep up the great content!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ over in Puyallup 🙏😁 and thank you!

    • @turbogeoduck
      @turbogeoduck Před 3 lety

      @@Smeedia Awesome! That's where my favorite Subie dealership is. Got my wife's Forester there, and plan to buy an STi there.

  • @ZKirk33
    @ZKirk33 Před 2 lety

    Hey tanner, E85 kit, what does it all entail? What is E85 exactly. I’ve tried looking it up, but am only more confused. Do you have to run different fuel? What are the pros and cons?...besides pros being amazing power gains.

  • @davidschwartz3427
    @davidschwartz3427 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video man! MAde me do some of my own thinking. If I may add, on the note of not sacrificing the daily driver aspect, if you buy an old car pick through it for worn parts. If you buy a car from the 90s or early 2000s its gonna have a lot of bad bushings in the suspension. That alone instantly breathes life back into em.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      100% i seap bushings on newer cars as well just for the extra bump in stiffness. Bushings and mounts are some of my fav mods!

    • @leonardkellum6984
      @leonardkellum6984 Před 2 lety

      i replaced suspension parts + on an 87 and 01 , later i decided to buy new, the old still felt old and slow..

  • @charlesasher2062
    @charlesasher2062 Před 4 lety

    Hey, love the videos! I have an 06 sti almost completely stock. Recently picked up a 2020 sti limited. Do the new ones wake up at some point? Or am I stuck between warranty and mod hell?

    • @UnboundedMedia
      @UnboundedMedia Před 4 lety

      Recent STIs show their true colours in the top range of the power band. You really have to gun it to feel it. Obviously it's probably best to go through the engine break-in period before doing that :p

  • @chron151
    @chron151 Před 4 lety +1

    Well thought-out suspension mods and a proper turboback exhaust with stage 2 pro-tune on any WRX\STI should satisfy the majority of new owners until they're ready to go stage 3 or built engine.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh yes, when i first got into subarus an intake/turbo back satisfied me for a majority if the time until I started going deeper into the engine 😅

  • @jamesfrench8834
    @jamesfrench8834 Před 4 lety +1

    Paused the video at the start. I’ve been talking up the Perrin trunk handle on your channel for a while better be on the list 😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Haha I use the OEM Subaru trunk handle but also a good mod 😁🔥

  • @redlion145
    @redlion145 Před 3 lety +1

    Tires are hands down the best mod you can buy for a daily driver. Lights... eh. From a safety perspective, I can get behind that if you're buying an older car, but on modern cars I don't see the point. Trans and diff oil can be important from a maintenance perspective (particularly if you bought a used car), but on a new car that's something you won't need to worry about for 30 or 60k miles. Bushings are a bit involved for a newbie. Typically on a daily, I'm going for comfort over stiffness, but depending on what you're going for, that could be a decently cost effective mod. I'd go for sway bars or coilovers before I swapped the bushings though. Short shifter is personal preference.

  • @pw85___
    @pw85___ Před 2 lety +1

    You know at 1st I avoided watching this video and the one before because I felt like I already had known this stuff......
    but this is some pretty good information.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety

      Glad that it helped! 🙏

  • @knryland1
    @knryland1 Před 2 lety +1

    Super Awesome intro! Another great video!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety +1

      Eyyyy, thank you Kyle 🙌

    • @knryland1
      @knryland1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Smeedia Thank you for the great videos, my man! Really appreciate them!

  • @Keeef-pt8hc
    @Keeef-pt8hc Před 2 lety +1

    Looking into buying a older wrx been watching these videos for the past 3 days lol thanks for these

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety +1

      Good luck on your search 😁😁😁

  • @samertaraben3494
    @samertaraben3494 Před 3 lety

    Thanks bro

  • @marcjones5862
    @marcjones5862 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Only one I would add if you’ve got an older model is apple car play. One of the best interior quality of life improvements

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Apple car play is very nice to have! The lady's car has it and its so nice to use

    • @DIGO8867
      @DIGO8867 Před 3 lety

      Where can i get one. 2011 sti

    • @marcjones5862
      @marcjones5862 Před 3 lety

      DIGO8867 google....

  • @mikefawcett7627
    @mikefawcett7627 Před 2 lety

    I just bought a brand new 2021 wrx sport tech and I’m wondering what are the options for it?

  • @DrWaleedAbdalla
    @DrWaleedAbdalla Před 4 lety +2

    A good stereo system is paramount also... Better to get these new android double din.
    Amazing video, more of them please

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Will have more on the way! Have some others to get knocked out but ill def do more of these 😁

    • @az_3kgt714
      @az_3kgt714 Před 3 lety

      when you got full header and exhaust, pretty much cant hear the radio in older cars..might as well yeet it xD

    • @leonardkellum6984
      @leonardkellum6984 Před 2 lety

      1st mod - pull seats and some of carpet, and door panels -sound treatment, new spkr's and s.woofer amp ,head unit, cap, no display for nite driving, xm, ?, let the car break-in for ? miles , then other performance mods

  • @mrsubaru5367
    @mrsubaru5367 Před 2 lety

    Love it,love the chemical guy's products..

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety

      They make some good stuff 🔥

  • @remkye
    @remkye Před 4 lety +1

    Fumoto oil valve was night and day for me, so much easier to change engine oil and no mess, no oily hands. Also got the hose so when is windy there's no spill on driveway

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Not a bad idea, there is something about it that freaks me out that having my oil held in by 1 valve 😅

    • @remkye
      @remkye Před 3 lety

      @@Smeedia I felt the same way but is well tucked in and has a safe locking piece to prevent from opening. Once you do ur first oil change it will change your thinking.

    • @lowlifeangler
      @lowlifeangler Před 3 lety

      I guess it's bad thing to get your hands dirty and actually to work

  • @iyasubenjamin6301
    @iyasubenjamin6301 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the vids

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! Appreciate the support 😁😁😁

  • @TheRowdyyOne
    @TheRowdyyOne Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Pnw represent. About to get a wrx for a daily driver this helps.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped 🙏😁

  • @touvang4669
    @touvang4669 Před 4 lety +1

    About to do my 1st oil change on my new(used) 08 sti with 100k miles on it. Thinking of going motul also cause of this video. Would you recommend motul oil for a daily? Or oem Subaru oil?
    PS. I'm not trying to build a race car. Just wanna keep it reliable.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      I use motul 5W40 in my STI normally and it does great no issues for the past 8 years 🔥😁

  • @Kylmayfi1
    @Kylmayfi1 Před 4 lety

    Pitch stop mount should be on here for sure. Night and day difference when I replaced that crappy plastic OEM one with a Perrin. Downshifts feel soo much smoother now!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Agreed! I would classify that as bracing and bushings but makes a solid difference with the car 😍

    • @s8n469
      @s8n469 Před 4 lety

      This along with a strut brace and short shifter were my first mods. This list is spot on to what I did.

  • @PewPewPapi80085
    @PewPewPapi80085 Před 3 lety

    Any recommendations on HID headlights and fogs? New to the WRX community. Well done vids my guy.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      Morinoto XB LED Fogs and their HID conversion kit 🙏🔥

  • @jordanrosol6518
    @jordanrosol6518 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey @Smeedia, just about to get my first STI! and I live in Iowa, so lots of snow and with that comes salt/de-icer stuff on roads, do you recommend anything for rust prevention other than simply taking it to car wash? I had a spray done to my truck, but want to make sure that wouldn't hurt anything by doing it?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety +1

      Get it undercoated to prevent most of the rust. It's not 100% effective but it will definitely aide in keeping keeping rust at bay. Congrats on the car Jordan 😁😁😁

    • @jordanrosol6518
      @jordanrosol6518 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Smeedia Sounds good! Thanks for the help! Really enjoy all the content btw!!! I think I have almost watched all of your videos on your channel since I discovered you!! Keep up the awesome work dude!!! :)

  • @Spiritcr1jsher
    @Spiritcr1jsher Před 3 lety +1

    Summer tires are great in the rain . They just don't fare well when it gets cold .

  • @triton302
    @triton302 Před 3 lety +1

    Speaking on tires, what AS tire do you recommend for daily driving on a WRX? I know you had the Continental DWS06 in the video, but do you recommend anything else?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      Either the DW06 or the Michelle pilot A/S 4 😁😁😁

  • @ArtemLokhovitskiy
    @ArtemLokhovitskiy Před 4 lety +1

    Also good mod would be enhancement of sound insulation of the interior but it contradicts the weight reduction mod, lol.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Not a bad idea! Dyno mat is always a solid option 🔥😁

  • @bennims8746
    @bennims8746 Před 4 lety

    Beginning edit 👌👌

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      🙌🙌🙌 thank you 😁 wanted to do something clean for this one

  • @donaldgeorge6656
    @donaldgeorge6656 Před 4 lety +1

    I have 2017 legacy. Would it be ok to put new coil overs in the front only? I want to lower it little bit

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      I would do front and rear, you can adjust the ride height to get it just right for what you want 🔥😁

  • @alexking5045
    @alexking5045 Před 4 lety

    Just bought a WRX Hatch 2013, and my mechanic has suggested keeping it mild for daily driving (obviously). He suggested a turbo back exhaust (i want the tomei catback), he also suggested the process west verticooler, larger fuel pumps and a tune. Anyone got any further advice?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Add an AOS, injectors and it will be a solod set up 🔥😁

  • @adancisco
    @adancisco Před 4 lety +1

    Hey brotha, what is the short shifter brand you went with? I'm trying to find a good one for the BRZ

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +2

      For my BRZ ive got the torque solutions one, pretty happy with it 😁

  • @nicolasj8838
    @nicolasj8838 Před 2 lety

    Hey there. Happy new STI owner here. I've been driving an old 2009 Mazda with a K&N performance short shifter. The shifting feels really nice, but now with the STI, it's pretty much the only thing good left with the Mazda if you know what I mean. I'm looking for the OEM Subaru short throw shifter, but from review's i've seen, the throw does not seem to be that short if I compare to the K&N. Of course it's hard to judge without feeling it. Looks like it seems to be thoughts too (seen previous comments). Are there good aftermarkets to look for that won't void the warranty?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety +1

      For short shifters I'd highly suggest Kartboy 👌 and congrats on the new STI!
      It shouldent cause warranty issues

  • @uskeeze2131
    @uskeeze2131 Před 3 lety

    Ayyy OR/WA homie! What exhaust would you suggest for a 2020 WRX premium? I’ve been absolutely loving it but wouldn’t mind it being just a tad bit louder. Nothing obnoxious I just wanna hear the power that I’m feeling a little more.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      R400 all day 🙌🔥

  • @hellcatchuck2723
    @hellcatchuck2723 Před 2 lety +1

    I like the slammed frame on the ground idea instead.

  • @glennmk5167
    @glennmk5167 Před 4 lety

    On my second wrx, I always get dyno tune(stage 1), full exhaust, CAI, coil overs, tint windows, sti rear wing and front lip and change tyres never go to soft as chew out in Australian conditions and debadge the car and yes always use good quality oil, on the WRX CVT stay away from 2015-2017 as oil pump seal leaks common issue in Australia as our WRX are built in Japan so can't comment on the American ones.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Thr US ones do thr same thing with the CVTs, seems like the engineering team did not see that issue all the way through

  • @wyacam
    @wyacam Před 4 lety

    For number 3, when putting in better gear oil, is there any prep work that needs to be done? As in do you need to make sure the two oils dont mix by cleaning the reservoir or something or can you just empty the old fluid and stick the new in?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      You can buy 1 extra qt of the better oil and wash it through with the drain open. But you should be fine to mix trace amounts of it as long as thwyre the same grade

  • @johnlinxwiler5216
    @johnlinxwiler5216 Před 10 měsíci

    Are there any LED headlights you recommend for an 05

  • @fedkat8821
    @fedkat8821 Před 3 lety +3

    Had to get my winter tires since I live in Alaska. Those Yoko's are great otherwise.

  • @TurboFunder
    @TurboFunder Před 4 lety

    I agree with almost everything you said, but the tires I disagree with a little. I agree that unless you live in an area that has little to no rain, summer tires will be great on a daily. But I feel you shouldn't discount them vs an all season if you're in a different climate. All seasons are designed for less grip and better tire wear. They have a harder rubber compound vs summer and thus give less grip to your car. When the season isnt summer, have all seasons on your car. But when summer comes, and you plan on maybe a track day or a few canyon runs, but some summer tires on!
    Great video.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Totally agree with you there! Just from living up here I've had the best experience with all seasons on my daily. I use to run thr Bridgestone potenza RE760 Sport but there just was not enough evacuation channels for the water to escape from under the tire and it would lose grip so quick. A few people recommended Pilot 4S and ill be trying those next time around. Appreciate the added information and support!

  • @TehAnalog
    @TehAnalog Před 4 lety

    I have the kartboy short shifter in my car. I also have all the bushings, but havent put them in yet due to the car only having 5k miles. Would you recommend just putting them in anyway?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Yes, you will be fine shouldent void anything 😁🔥

  • @austincaccamo7274
    @austincaccamo7274 Před 7 měsíci

    What was the short shifter you said you liked ? I couldn’t really hear

  • @misterwub1438
    @misterwub1438 Před 3 lety

    All season tires work in the snow up here in the northeast, at least for me lol

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      For light snow they've done pretty well for me as well

  • @amychavez5986
    @amychavez5986 Před 2 lety +1

    What light do you use for you headlights ?? They look amazing 😻

  • @10219266
    @10219266 Před 3 lety

    With my 2011 sti a stage one tune made a massive difference in drivability. Way better torque on the bottom end.
    Didn't really affect my mpgs

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety +1

      Glsd you haven't had any issued with the OTS tune 🙏

  • @jessebudelman
    @jessebudelman Před 4 lety +17

    Just ordered some motul Transmission fluid couple days ago actually. Haha

    • @will_i_am
      @will_i_am Před 4 lety

      Motul transmission fluid

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +3

      😁 yasssss, I love the stuff!!!

    • @skaterthephyco
      @skaterthephyco Před 4 lety

      @@Smeedia Have you tried redline before? Much prefer that stuff, why motul??

    • @jessebudelman
      @jessebudelman Před 4 lety

      Smeedia I hear the shifts are buttery smooth. Confirm? Haha

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      Never tried recline but have heard good things, might have to give it a go

  • @2mckayda13
    @2mckayda13 Před 3 lety

    I didnt fully agree with the 6 donts but I do agree with these exactly the mods I plan to do on mine

  • @millhouse313
    @millhouse313 Před 2 lety +1

    Turns out the used 2020 I got, had a short throw shifter installed through their dealership in Michigan. Either ordered it that way, or had it installed later. Found that out through my dealership in Indiana. Win!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety

      What brand?! 🔥

    • @millhouse313
      @millhouse313 Před 2 lety

      @@Smeedia well, the reason I didn’t realize it is because it’s my first subie, I don’t know really? How would I find out? I just thought it was the oem option you can get from Subaru. They have them as an option in the accessories brochure so idk

    • @millhouse313
      @millhouse313 Před 2 lety

      My dealership looked up my vin, as I was asking about service records etc, and they said a short throw was installed.

  • @jorshaw86
    @jorshaw86 Před 4 lety

    I have 2019 WRX as my daily, any advice for fixing rev hang from first to second without voiding warrantee? I heard 2020s are better so was going to see if that’s just a new factory ECU tune. If not is there any consensus on a Cobb stage 1 or 1+ and it’s affect on warrantee?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      Nothing you can do without voiding, the cobb stage 1 OTS will fix the issue but reflashing a new map may cause warranty issues later down the road

  • @chappie_3611
    @chappie_3611 Před 3 lety

    I live in northern Arizona where we get four seasons with rain and snow. So a wrx is in mind.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      Awesome car to consider for the weather and fun to drive! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @simonesometimes369
    @simonesometimes369 Před 10 měsíci

    Is there another trick to try? It didnt work on my 2015 crisstrek! I tried this many timws

  • @Xscrap0042X
    @Xscrap0042X Před 4 lety

    So you wouldn't recommend the basic like stage two package from Grimmspeed where it comes with the downpipe and intake? Just curious because you didn't mention it on the video of mods that you wouldn't do or on the video of mods that you would do. It was a good video though man!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      If your fine voiding warranty or no longer have one, then its a good mod to do 🔥😁 definitely wakes the car up a bit

  • @PsychoCPU
    @PsychoCPU Před 2 lety +1

    So I just purchased a '21 WRX new with all the warranty bells and whistles. Will a strut tower bar and/or master cylinder brace void anything?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 2 lety

      No they won't void anything 🙏 congrats on the car!

  • @josephauler6165
    @josephauler6165 Před 3 lety

    Just picked up a 2016 Sti and love it. Got an upgraded intercooler, intake system, induction hose and 3im catted exhaust. What stage would that be if I got a Cobb tune or a pro tune?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      That's past stages, congrats on the car! 😁

    • @josephauler6165
      @josephauler6165 Před 3 lety

      @@Smeedia appreciate it. New to the Subaru life. Traded my old fiesta st in for it.

  • @nicholashugh8859
    @nicholashugh8859 Před 4 lety

    Hey I was thinking about buying my first Subaru . A 2017 wrx any issues I should know about before I take the leap of faith and buy as my new daily driver.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety

      The 2015-2017 have an issue with the pitch stop welds cracking. Subaru will fox it under extended warranty if it happens though. Outside of that theyre solid 😁

  • @nayoantano8268
    @nayoantano8268 Před 4 lety +2

    I have a 2019 STI and just bought an invidia R400 to get some rumble on the car. Would I need a tune ? Also it’s my daily driver as well.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 4 lety +1

      No tune needed for a catback, and congrats on the car! 😁

    • @nayoantano8268
      @nayoantano8268 Před 4 lety

      Smeedia okay thank you 🤙🏽😊

  • @greeneking77
    @greeneking77 Před 3 lety

    Would lowering my stock honda civic 0.8 inches front and rear be ok for daily driving and speed bumps? thanks for the vid!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  Před 3 lety

      Should be. You'll still need to be a hair cautious where your driving as per normal 🙏