2005 "Blob Eye" Subaru WRX Review!
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For this video, I drive my friend Rodney's 2005 Subaru WRX also known as the blob eye generation. It is lightly modified and is a lot of fun to take on the beautiful mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is one of three videos from my trip to Roanoke,VA so stay tuned!
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Damn besides having my dream car, the coolest part of owning a wrx would be moments like 6:58, finding random enthusiasts on the road and knowing "yeah they are checking out my car!"
The car culture is awesome
no way you're on here lol, i watch all your TCAP videos
Good ol' Blob eye! Stay tuned for the next one!
you need to do a sti not just the wrx try to do the hawk eye model
I'm doing a modified blob eye for the next one. I shot three videos this being the first while I was down there as a comparison test.
nice
or try and do an older one like from the late 90's
Of course he's "granny shifting" it's someone else's car
i love these subies. totally should be doing homework but.......WRX
world rally blue and a high spoiler in a blobeye saloon is the best of the subaru's in my opinion
Indeed.
Even better than the 22b 2door?
This was the first video that I watched by David, about a year ago. Now here I am looking for my first wrx, trying to find a virgin, and I'm back to this video.
lol same, after watching this video I have been saving ever since in search for a decent wrx .
Omg here i am almost 6 years later wanting a WRX as my first car, how did you do?
@@kadenbihn3603 Currently in a 2020 Civic SI with snow tires on it :-)
The WRX never happened, just the way things went, I always wanted one and still would love one but they suck gas and you can dump a ton of money into a WRX and that's money I'm not willing to spend.
If you are going WRX for AWD because of the winter conditions specifically , just to get around good snow tires will get you most places in a FWD car, of course a WRX would be more fun and capable in the snow.
what kind of budget are you working with?
@@kadenbihn3603 Depending on the crowed the WRX might get you better street cred, but it might not.
@@RyGuyTheAVGuy I’m going for a WRX because it’s a quick, safe, fun car that happens to be good In the snow :D I was planning to get a 350Z but they’re not as fast, not as good In the snow, and have sky rocketed past my budget.
I have about $7K in cash and am going to look at a WRC blue blob eye today
Another great review David!!
Thank you dude! Always appreciated.
That's awesome, the sound of a BOV gives you instagrin!! Lol, you are forced to smile! Also, don't you love the way a Subaru uses all it's power from what seems like the center of the car thanks to the AWD!? It's truly unique and has a totally different take off sensation than a RWD or FWD car. Great video David!
LOL i see myself waving at the 6:58 mark
GeeFK nice car
after buying my first subie I became addicted. I smashed 2001 gt then bought a blobeye wrx with a sti head and bigger turbo, ever since then I've been beating most guys around cape town south africa. subies are awesome!
Living in the blue ridge mountains, just minutes from the parkway, I have to agree with you that it's gorgeous throughout there!
I have been on the blue ridge parkway during the summer and it is truly beautiful
Picking up my wrx this weekend - totally stock, 2 owners. 2005 reg. cannnnt wait
I was super surprised to hear you had never driven the Blue Ridge Parkway being such a car guy! Its a VA Car/Motorcycle Tradition! I used to run my 83 GTI through the twisties. So sweet! Love your videos.
I know right? Just never got around to it. And thank you!
Thanks for supporting our release TDIB!
I love all of the music with these reviews! They all are very up-lifting for me :)
Another awesome vid man! Love it! Can't wait to see some more, stay safe.
you, even, and matt are all my favorite you tubers, love the reviews and the Vlogs keep up the good work brother.
Thank you man!
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a lot of fun. Been up there a lot within the last month. Definitely some nice curvy roads
Ik you probably won't see this but this review was so good and you have a new sub:)
I've had my 2014 WRX for a month now and enjoy these subie videos, good stuff. Also you should review a newer STI.
I got the chance to drive a 2010 WRX wagon. Cobb access, intake and exhaust. 17psi...My First Subaru drive. Man it felt "heavy" compared to my Saab 9-5 but man that thing Moves Out.
I'd love something like this, simple, not outrageous and reliable.
XG0WNLUK3X don't know about the reliable part. Most of these old ones have been modded to oblivian and beat half to death. In debating between this and ls1 trans am or camaro. Choices choices lol
505 enthusiast facts
@@505enthusiast4 Dood same, I am debating this or a Pontiac Firebird
holy crap dude, i just found this channel and im glad i did. i work at first team subaru and ive worked on both lightsy and the car you are doing i review on i believe. at least i see him drive by on a regular basis and wave as im driving my 04 wrx wagon. :) bring em by anytime guys!
That’s sick even 9 years later
Awesome video mate, love it! Could you please tell me what microphone you are using and where it's mounted? It's amazing how good you can hear the car and you talking at the same time and on top of that the audio quality is amazing! Thank you mate, have a nice day :)
That honking volvo though. I had to express my inner most feelings
Again, another excellent video!
All smiles when you're driving these. That's what makes a Subaru a Subaru. :) haha.
This is right down the road from my house that’s crazy and I’m about to buy one Saturday 😂🤘🏻
The hawkeye subaru was the best one they ever designed, it has the sleeper look without the spoiler 😍😍😍😍
...and the head gasket issues .....POP! ;-)
great video as always man
This might be over the top but I've been watching your videos for a while now David and I have not once heard you heal toe (double clutch ) downshift example min 6:52 is that because you prefer not to? Or what's the case? I personally wouldn't down shift without heel towing especially at higher speeds in my car, seeing how that's stressing my engine/transmission even more.
good video man and nice subi!! i like the old motors better then the new ones but the looks of the new ones are kick ass...
Why do people tune their cars with good parts and then put shitty tires on it? Nexen? C'mon man.... It's the only contact between the car and the road, at least get some good tires....
“Looks like a normal 4 door sedan” is crazy. That thing would turn heads anywhere in the world.
that rumble doe. great video david
I have a "Type UK" WRX STI "Prodrive" which is totally stock. I'm tempted to make a few minor tweaks but I quite like the idea of keeping it as is.
My one has only 50k on the clock partly because it was in 'dry dock' for ten years up until last January so it looks virtually brand new.
315whp is plenty for me as a daily driver on UK roads that are literally bristling with "tax traps" (speed cameras) ...and as you so rightly said: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" ;-)
Thumbs up.
Well don't do anything that you can't reverse when it come ago selling. These will only go up in value especially the sti
AWESOME REVIEW 04/05 blobeye is my favorite
Just as a clarification all wrx have down pipes you said when you put a downpipe on it it helps it breathe more ...good fun review though
I have an 04 WRX wagon, thinking about the srs exhaust is it droney? Full boltons
its the other way round dude, they come with unequal length headers its when ppl tune them they get rid of them
this guy is regularly unprepared for his reviews.
Hey Stuart, I'm thinking of buying a 2005 wrx but I'm nervous about it being reliable.. People say gearbox probs or engine bottom end probs... What do you think? You sound like you understand these wrx!! Please give me advice.. Thanks mate.
Levi Aslim did you get one in the end?
shit yeah!! Subies for the win!!! im so glad you did a subaru review. keep it up man!!
you should come back to roanoke because theres a bunch of mustangs here and i watch your videos everyday in school and i live in roanoke and this video make me want to cry because ive seen that care and to know that you was at my home town its unbeilevale
"not trying to get attention"
Come to the North West, Subarus are a massive popularity contest to the enthusiast crowd.
Could you review a bug eye WRX? I'm getting one for my winter car soon!
Favorite WRX generation. And Favorite car ever.
Hey what WHP or HP was that WRX doing?
Thanks man! :D
I think that going around the town having a fantastic exhaust note is the nicest thing in the world, ahaha I like my screaming exhaust note, It's very quiet that exhaust system, but it's huge which is what I really like about the car then it's my fav MY also the 2004 is very nice. Nice review, pretty silenced car but I believe It's something fast..
This was my first car, I miss it so much!
even with a proper tune, a bov is a big no no in most subarus, gives them a super rich period between shifts, not super bad, but def not good on ej20s.
Keep up the good work with the videos tho, love the stang.
great review again
David, what's your opinion on the E90 M3? Have you driven one?
great vid you are the best out there!
Saw that steering wheel cover and stopped watching.
TheMightyAneurysm you know wat, just stop. I have that steering wheel cover too. so heck off.
Freshly Boosted heck off? What are you 10? What does that even mean
But the natural feel of the Subies steering wheel feels so gooood! That's why I haven't went aftermarket.
Pickle Jay just heck off
Freak off bro
If you could David, would you mind going into more detail about the BC coil overs? which model they were and how they handled and how the ride quality was. I'm thinking about getting them for my 13 mustang. Thanks, and great review as always :D
They handled and rode just fine to me actually- nothing that really threw me off that said "these are awful" haha.
New to your videos; these are sweet. Keep up the hard work!
Thank you kind sir!
I would love to see you review a rotary powered car that would be pretty cool in my opinion
not a fan of bc coilovers. I've replaced the struts on my '04 with tokico d3's but keeping stock springs for the foreseeable future.
LOL. Right as you were talking about "car guys hearing a car and knowing what it is." I heard a subaru loud af.
Love the wrx fast yet practical
hey, Dudeinblue. How quick is the car. Do you know how many hp it has with all the mods? What would your buttdyno say?
Have you ever done a review on a 2004 sti?
Just bought a 2004 WRX last week and I love it. My only complaint is that there's SO much in the way of aftermarket parts that I've already got over 5k in parts lined up waiting to be bought. Such a fun car.
How much did you buy it for? I'm looking to buy one too!! Except I cant decide between a WRX or a Mazdaspeed 3.
ShakeN Bake I got mine for $8500, it has 128k on the odometer and was owned by a 66 year old man, he took insanely good care of it. It has every single receipt and the service records are all there. Nobody had ever sat in the rear seats. He bought it brand new in 2003 and I got it with two sets of floor mats and two sets of OEM alloys with high performance winter tires and summer tires. Considering all that I think I got a pretty good deal especially because I live in maine and all these cars are highly molested and are very sought after. It basically comes down to two things, do you care about only having FWD in the Mazda but with a much nicer interior, or would you rather have the AWD and be willing to live with a basic interior. Both cars are awesome and the aftermarket support is HUGE for them. Good luck with your search and I hope you find a well maintained example of either car.
Derek Butler R.I.P. your bank account buddy
ShakeN Bake that is hard, the Mazda 3 is a icon
they were all waving when you did the pull haha
Anyone know what kinda wheels those are?
I love subarus so much i have 4 in my drive way good video bruh
I have an 05 naturaly aspirated RS, what should I do to make it better
Swap it for an Impreza? ;-)
Im confused now, does the WRX comes with that headers sound and the turbocharged ? Or thats just the STi ?
STi=Subaru Technica International. They made their older models of Subarus in two formats, regular, and STi. STi is based more on a sporty type feeling to the Subaru. You don't see a typical mom with 2 kids driving a built '05 WRX STi, so that's why Subaru has a spot for everyone. The families get the outback, forester and cross trek, while the car enthusiasts get the 22B, WRX, and Impreza usually. The difference between regular and STi is that the STi comes with a sort of minor turbo, the STi logo, and the classic STi wing. I'm pretty sure it has more modifications along to it.
Is this car reliable ?. Thinking of getting one
What song is at the intro???
The Blue Ridge Parkway is awesome
cobbs can also burn lean and hurt that engine.
But great vid as always sir.
ive been trying to find one of these on auction for quite a while
@ThatDudeInBlue can you reply with your mod list
you should review a s2000 AP2 and a Nissan 240sx s14 kouki. Great review, love the blob eye sedan and wagon.
Trying too friend! The Ap2's top I was gonna review needed to be redone.
How much do these wrx go for?
Awesome car and review! Do the WRX and STI come with that sound stock? Or do you need unequal length headers to get it?
***** Oh ok thanks!
my first car will be a wrx... my second car will be a wrx sti😁
+Jorge Rodriguez Nice aspirations. I'm going for the more sleeper WRX. The 06ish 07ish Legacy 2.5GT
Da BRZbeast go for hawk sti spec d
Same
Get an rs... no turbo... but still fun and you won't get fucked with insurance for a wrx
Jorge Rodriguez my first subaru was an 05 sti aspen white. Now im looking to get a 05 aspen white wrx lol
I love my 03 wrx great video
Review a bugeye wrx please when u get a chance awesome videos btw 👌🏻
Waiting for a Saabaru review. I’d offer mine up but it’s blown up
ThatDudeinBlue What's the suspension the WRX is dropped on?
The WRX has BC Coilovers
i want my 2004 Subaru to sound like this, now i want a 3" turbo back exhaust, but i have heard it can overboost... do you think this will be a problem.
With a tune you will be fine. Have one on my 2004 with a Cobb tune and it runs perfect no overboosting
Can you do a review on the hawkeye sti? Please? :)))
Bugeye for ever !
Your my favorite youtuber ke3p up the good work
Thank you! I will!
how much would one of these cost? around the same year as this one
Anywhere from 5 to 10k
must feel so damn good, passing your friends in a car that sounds good
Yeh.
Well, if you're ever in Northern VA, got a Vortech supercharged '07 Mustang GT for you to have a go in.
Sign me up. haha.
Is the SRS exhaust worth the money? Or should I just save the extra $300 for the Invidia N1? I honestly want the SRS, and if it's worth the money, I'll go for that instead of the Invidia N1.
just get a dirty straight pipe, at the end of the day its just a piece of metal to carry exhaust gas
I wish I could get a straight pipe! Lol.
Yeah, I think i'm gonna go with the SRS! Thanks!
Hey Dudeinblue do you think this car would be a good first car?
Yep!
stock turbo?
I wish he would do one on a bugeye.
here near Seattle, everyone has a Subaru. I think the WRX is the most common car in the whole state.
Did he put an aftermarket turbo on it or is it the stock one
Pretty sure it's a default turbo with an aftermarket BOV
I want to make the Sultan RS out of this car. The exhaust/engine already exactly like it. Just gotta somehow cut a IS 300 in half, make it 2 door, body kit (flares), and put it on this car.
dat smile when you hit the throttle :D
first 30sec was pure motivation
Do You think an 04 wrx would be good for a daily driver?
i hope it is cuz i'm looking to by an 04-05 wrx sometime next year.
Is that a decal on the windshield or is that on the inside(dumb question) I like that over the HUGE decals that some people have
Can you please ask your friend where he got that exact windshield decal though please?
0:16.. what is that thing running around in the background?? and then the same thing in 0:31
+Collin Schultz A dog.