By the way your installing these parts on this video is shows that Subaru tried they’re best to make this car a a easy to work on. Props to Subaru for this.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
For real, this thing is stupid easy to work on compared to EJs.
@anydaynow01
10 ай бұрын
Yep this and the RZ34 are super easy to work on and upgrade with lots of great proven aftermarket companies providing parts (not ebay parts). Folks get too wrapped around the axle about stock reviews, a few upgrades and a weekend in the garage turn these cars into beasts! If the OEMs were to make cars like these they would cost way too much and they would be too "harsh" for most folks.
@anydaynow01
10 ай бұрын
@@Smeedia Seems like they are getting back to their rally roots where the car was designed to be taken apart on four stands and a tarp in the middle of a forest or desert somewhere!
@HansDelbruck53
10 ай бұрын
their best
@Mr_phil_80
6 ай бұрын
@@HansDelbruck53+1
@CruelUnknown
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy my warranty for now. So I'm waiting, watching and learning with what everyone does with they're VB's. Great videos that I'm definitely gonna watch to install this stuff!!
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Ain't nothing wrong with that at all 🙌🥳
@mrslapside
11 ай бұрын
Hehe can’t wait to get one! What color did you get?
@naldovaz9157
11 ай бұрын
2023 WRX 6 speed blue 2 weeks ago. l am riding stock for a while, enough performance for every day driving right now
@mrslapside
11 ай бұрын
@@naldovaz9157 🔥🔥
@04boostedboxer
8 ай бұрын
Dealerships cannot void warranties based on aftermarket parts. Unless said aftermarket parts caused damage to the car. It’s been through the court system
@followtheornghat
Жыл бұрын
The amount of potential in the FA24 and the stock turbo combination is wild. People pulling crazy stuff out of it.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Subaru left so much on the table with these things 🙌
@anydaynow01
10 ай бұрын
@@Smeedia Probably for emissions reasons and stock parts costs like the '90s JDM legends.
@thedon9670
10 ай бұрын
But for how long?
@drywater3559
9 ай бұрын
I just pray he was using the Cobb OTS tune only to get him to a shop with a dyne and pro tune(thats the SOLE purpose for OTS tunes, dont let anyone tell you otherwise). leaving the car on the OTS is a BAAAAD idea. its a time bomb.
@followtheornghat
9 ай бұрын
@@drywater3559 ive been running an OTS tune for 4 years almost. 0 issues. It's all in paying attention to parameters. Now I wouldn't recommend what I've done. That and parts matching is important.
@kingofkickz52
Жыл бұрын
We not mad at Cobb we mad at the EPA, they should be focusing on corporate pollution not the little guys, car guys make up prbly less than 1% emissions they should get off our back
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
100% IMO alot of what the EPA is doing is just cash grabs from businesses
@TTD666
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeediagreedy bastards always coming after us guys with hobbies man 😭
@abelsgarage
Жыл бұрын
Preach
@henrynewgent8481
Жыл бұрын
Agree. Cars are just an easy thing for them to blame so people don’t pay as much attention to corporations destroying the environment. Modern cars cause such little pollution compared to what corporations do.
@brent1835
Жыл бұрын
The jabs, the global warming.. all bullshit
@foxunfocused
Жыл бұрын
Finally able to catch up on the tubes. Very solid install video! And you are so right on the EPA front. They started with diesel emissions defeat devices, and took those wins to go for the modding community at large. PFI Speed is still fighting their $180k fine for selling Hondata flashed ECUs.
@bendtheski
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the straight-forward facts about tuning and warranty, as well as Cobb's choice to comply with EPA standards to stay in business. I installed a Big SF intake and accessport 2 months into ownership of a new '21 limited. Catalytic converter took a dump at about 6k, and was denied warranty coverage due to the altered ECU code. I'm glad you confirmed reflashing to factory before bringing it to the dealer wouldn't have made any difference. Now the vin has been flagged by Subaru, so I doubt any dealer would be reimbursed by SOA if they submit a claim. I brought the car to Stage 2+ (all Cobb, + Nameless bpv) this summer, and it ran really well on the Cobb Stage 2+ map until I could get it in for dyno tune. The power/torque gains are impressive, but was so unimpressed with the factory headers that I went and ordered/installed a Grimmspeed equal length headers, and found the remnants of burned out cat fragments in the mid-pipe. Ordering a new cat in a few weeks, and then re-tune for that and the headers, which I'm told isn't necessary, but figure why not? Headers are what I'd be looking at next on your build path, maybe ETS, but not seeing a ton of options for the FA24 currently. The power/torque gains for my FA20 are almost as significant as the move to Stage 2, and doing both at the same time plus turbo blanket while it's all apart, probably not a bad idea depending on budget. I guess I understand Subaru's position on modding, but as you mention, anyone who drives a stock VA or VB, and then tries one at Stage 2 is going to see way more of the car's potential unlocked, and for me it's been worth the gamble on voiding the warranty (even with having to eat a $1700 replacement cat).
@Subielicious22
11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love my almost stock VB WRX… just did 140 miles on slimy NE back roads (it’s that time of year) on some Yokie 3 seasons and the old girl absolutely ripped… but seeing your “not pulls” was eye watering… what an improvement over stock tune!! Love the videos! Keep up the good work!
@MegaRetr
8 ай бұрын
That's a pretty slick way to connect the charge pipe together
@refragged
Жыл бұрын
I can't take it anymore. I'm going to trade in my Mazda 3 for a WRX tomorrow morning. Thanks a lot! lol
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I am here to help 😅😅😅
@neo_jdm9169
Жыл бұрын
Did you get it ?
@refragged
Жыл бұрын
@@neo_jdm9169 yes. 23 WRX base in WR blue pearl. $31k out the door. I’m in heaven and I fully blame this channel lol
@larrybaker404
Ай бұрын
Why loose the 3? I lov mine
@Boujizz
28 күн бұрын
@@larrybaker404 You can't even compare the vehicles... That's your reasoning you don't see it, you just don't realize how much further the wrx engine/platform can be modified. Your mazda3 can barely hold a tune that produces a fart of power.
@paulmarsdensr1095
Жыл бұрын
Please keep this VB WRX. Amazing. The FA 24 motor is awesome. I am still rocking with my 2020 STI. 😊
@leosdigitalgames
Жыл бұрын
I think Subaru stepped up their game with this one just wish there was a sti
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
They definitely left alot on the table with this car. Makes me wonder what the STI version would have been
@leosdigitalgames
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia right
@xil3ntkha0s
Жыл бұрын
I find it kinda funny how there's a "STi" grille option for the VB chassis
@Talevar
Ай бұрын
Love seeing the dogs just chilling with you while you're working
@VoxVirtus86
Жыл бұрын
That's a pretty slick way to connect the charge pipe together. Next best thing to a wiggins style clamp Also some manufacturers, like the Focus ST have counter for the number of times the car has been cranked, and they can use that to identify whether it's been flashed or not because it will reset that counter.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Right?! I dig that little quick connect latch 🙌
@michaelblades917
Жыл бұрын
New garage lights working good. Videos bright and clear. Pretty sure I just watched your beard grow a 1/4” in 26 minutes. And you might have a modifying problem. ✌️
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Some would say it's an addiction 😅 shops lights working wonders! Definitely a possibility on the beard 😅
@matthewwain9958
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the proper tuning on this thing :) I was very surprised even in stock form how much smoother the engine was, and how refined compared to the STI and VA WRX.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Curious to see what it'll do on an actual protune 🙌
@mattsiegel1446
Жыл бұрын
Only put 200 miles on my vb and love it. Engine is very fun untuned, can't wait for a few thousand miles before going stage 1 and following this channel
@matthewwain9958
10 ай бұрын
@@mattsiegel1446 been two months, how you finding it?
@omialmanza1900
Жыл бұрын
My wrx is mostly cobb, not bad for a fun drivers car build. Tho I did sell the top mount intercooler (cobbs) for the ETS front mount. Awesome quality stuff Tanner👍🏼!
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with a good front mount, alqays good for some lower IATs!
@chrischarles9218
Жыл бұрын
AWESOME! and just this week the haters were ripping on Cobbs dyno numbers as "inflated" because the FA24 is full of fail 😆I think Smeedia has had enough Subarus to make an educated evaluation.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I feel like they have a good amount of timing in their OTS Tunes because that shit feel spicey for an OTS Tune 😅
@lordFRZA
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this vid! Just used it in conjunction with the Cobb instructions. Cobb has neglected to share instructions for charge pipe install. So I used this video to fill in the blanks.
@Subaruby34
Жыл бұрын
Id like to mention PID numbers are not what is changed when ecm tuning the CID number is what is changed, PIDs are things like coolant temp, map pressure readings etc
@FernandoJQuevedo
Жыл бұрын
There goes the warranty for 1/2 of the VBs in the US 😂😂😂. Fantastic video Tanner !!!
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Lol 😂😂 Thanks Fernando 🙌🙌
@SUp3RpooP3r7698
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you Tanner, I wasn't really a believer at first but this car has been growing on me watching your videos and others. You perfected the OEM+ look, wheels look good. Once you get the paint matched wheel arches (whatever they're called) thing will be minty. Stock rear end is super ugly but yours is super clean without doing too much
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌 I'm still not 100% sold on the rear bumper yet but currently that is my only gripe with this thing
@SUp3RpooP3r7698
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia keep rolling out the dope content!
@rjaybruhh
Жыл бұрын
*_Another dope build by a OG brand. Seeing a full Cobb Subi build is like looking at a Spoon Civic 🥹_*
@Graves-81_69
Жыл бұрын
I’ve worked for the same company for 22 years and we build ambulances. There was a incident a few years back where a glue booth wasn’t properly ventilated to a ridiculously obvious degree. The fine was over $75000.
@joeolson6623
Жыл бұрын
That’s me weekend driver! 🤙
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Yessssssir 🥳🥳
@ericrichards8939
Жыл бұрын
I think the reason were seeing such good numbers, is because this engine was built "upgraded" with an STI version in mind...before they killed it off. Realistically, the Cobb Stage 2 with an aftermarket exhaust, is putting down the numbers on an OTS tune, that the STI probably would have been putting down stock from the factory. I think the only thing that would be different, is the upgraded STI Drivetrain. Only the Engineers in Japan that worked on it, really know the answer though.
@cwx8
Жыл бұрын
I don't think there is any evidence for that. It's a regular series motor.
@kpcasey
11 ай бұрын
Where did you read/were told that?
@ericrichards8939
11 ай бұрын
@@kpcasey it's called using the theory of reasoning and deduction. Look at what Subaru has done in the past, and what they had said was intended for the STI...before they killed it.
@kpcasey
11 ай бұрын
@@ericrichards8939 You can keep thinking what you want, that's your prerogative, but leave some room for some facts to consider... Parts lists, parts diagrams, and opening them up to see, all confirm there is nothing special about the engines.
@godsplannn
Жыл бұрын
Never hated the car, just did not like the rear end but I knew the FA24 had big potential when I saw Bader’s numbers.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I'm still not sold on the rear bumper so your not alone 😅
@Turbolious
Жыл бұрын
@@SmeediaI'll tell you this man, it can take a 20mph hit from a Lexus IS-F and still look just fine afterwards 😂 Guess that's one positive side to the bumper.
@IllusionInfusion
Жыл бұрын
I still won't forgive Subaru for killing off the WRX wagon. That drivetrain needs to be in my Impreza wagon chassis.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
If they gave us a levorg I'd buy one in a heart beat
@squirrelzar
Жыл бұрын
Go checkout Marty’s Levorg build from Mighty Car Mods if you haven’t already. Not an FA24 build - but it is effectively the modern wagon we all wanted
@IllusionInfusion
Жыл бұрын
@@squirrelzar I've seen it and it's awesome. I'd prefer something other than an EJ, but at least it sounds like a Subaru. The biggest turn-off with the turbo'ed FA engines is the sound of the 4-1 EL headers. The 4-2-1 EL on my lowly FB20B at least retains some of that traditional Subaru rumble with a Nameless catback.
@squirrelzar
Жыл бұрын
@@IllusionInfusion yeah I will say, that’s something I wish the VB had. That subie rumble is almost worth the losses - but not quite for me at least lol
@IllusionInfusion
Жыл бұрын
@@squirrelzar The 4-2-1 EL headers are good for mid-range power. Honestly, unless you're putting your car on the track, it would probably sound decent and be very drivable to go with something like what the NA FB20 and FB25s have. I would love to see somebody take a FA24 and build 4-2-1 headers for it. I bet it would be the best of both worlds.
@aynun1647
Жыл бұрын
Man, if I didn’t just buy a bike you’re really making me want a new wrx rn
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Tbh, bike sounds more fun 😅
@aynun1647
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia bike doesn’t have a turbo tho
@law22inoc
2 ай бұрын
2023 with cobb stage 2 and the dealership at 1,850 replaced everything with warranty. Cobb isn't pushing the car to die.. It's much faster with the AC Port and tune but it's well in safe parameters
@geraldboylan5635
Жыл бұрын
🎉 thanks for all the updates. I’m definitely going to mod it when the warranty is up ( also it gives time to get an emergency slush fund for accidental blow up lol )
@bryanennis1996
Жыл бұрын
Heck the video that I been waiting for
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌🙌
@JohnnStamos
Жыл бұрын
Excellent quality video Tanner. A lot of good information here. Much appreciated.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
🫶🫡
@BH-BH
9 ай бұрын
Simply surprising that you don’t have more subscribers - keep up the very good work!
@Mattregan8
11 ай бұрын
Baby blu looking mean congrats man..Also thanks for the old ss brake line install vid you did on the brz. I watched this am and then sucessfully upgraded my lines on my wrx today with no issues ! Huge upgrade thanks for your help man trulyappreciate you
@Mr988815
Жыл бұрын
With a turboback and illegal for some states intake, e30 blend, this thing is a monster for a flat 4
@Talevar
Ай бұрын
Great video dude, making these cars even more appealing than they already were for me. The biggest concern for me was I always heard Subarus were a pain to work on compared to my 92 Accord so seeing this is helpful. Deciding between this and a 2022 Civic Si for my next car so I can do a new motor on the Accord
@pinktacotuesday4573
Жыл бұрын
Sick AF paint those flairs and rear bumper!!!
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Flares show up next week 🙌
@pinktacotuesday4573
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia 🥰
@alexanderdavis5332
8 ай бұрын
As an Alabamian, I’m glad we don’t have to deal with omissions here!
@bamtk8152
Жыл бұрын
Hell yea love the content tanner keep it up man
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate the support 🫶🫶🫶
@messi3666
18 күн бұрын
Subaru voided my warranty for rtv issue since I had a Cobb tune 😭…so I had to sell my car and get a grc 🥲…my last 2 cars were Rex’s…i had aos installed, fortune 500 coil overs, processwest intercooler, hawk brakes, Cobb intake and a protune from panda Motorworks…i felt really sad when I traded it…but I also feel happy that I got the grc.
@justinball6809
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff buddy the car is looking great.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥳 😊
@MatthewMorse
Жыл бұрын
People love to shit on Cobb and the OTS tunes, but I think when done right (e.g. when paired with the rest of the Cobb kit, stages, whatever you want to call them), these tunes are reliable, and Cobb has obviously optimized their tune to their parts. If you're mixing parts from Perrin, ETS, Cobb, etc. then you probably want to have a custom tune done, but I think for $2k, you can't really do a whole lot better than this. Love what you're doing with the build, man. Let us know how it goes with long-term reliability on the kit.
@DblyaC
Жыл бұрын
I did the full Cobb nextgen stage 2+ for my VAB this summer inspired by these vids and love how clean it looks after.
@richardwittneben2066
Жыл бұрын
On my 22 just an Etune from drunkmann and intake and exhaust made the car feel wayyy different! Best of luck with it bro! I daily mine and nothing but smiles over the past year I’ve had it!
@isaiahconnors1889
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for e85 with this thing!
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Dude I'm so pumped to see what it does on E, thing feels drastically better already!
@Turbolious
Жыл бұрын
@@SmeediaI just jumped off the dyno after an E40 tune. With just a Nameless catback and Perrin foam filter, I'm pushing 342whp 382wtq. So expect higher than that of course 😂 😂
@Panzerlang
Жыл бұрын
Lovely jubbly! Unfortunately we're very restricted here in Japan. COBB have no plans on making their AP work on JDM models. The JB4 will work but it can't remove the 112mph speed restrictor in the ECU. Which is all moot for me anyway as my car is the CVT model (the top-trim model here comes only in that version), so WHP/torque can't really go higher than 300 and even with that I'd be a bit nervous. Having said all that, more power here (given the types of road we have in abundance, cornering paradise) would be superfluous. I've optioned all the handling goodies and have a set of Rays on order too, I think it's all going to be a lot more fun than the Honda CRV I currently have. Maybe even as much fun as my KTM SDR Evo. :D
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I've always wondered why they have not done anything for Japan in thr past. I know they cam be a bit strict over there but is it that restricted? Sounds like it should still be a fun set up! Ya'll get a ton of the OEM options I wish we got here!
@Panzerlang
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia I did say to them that they're missing out on a big market but hey ho. It's not like stuff gets impounded at customs, I got my ETS Extreme from the US and a flasher for my KTM from the UK (which also allowed me to remove the speed restriction, muha!). So yeah, sh!t can be done, it's just a PITA.
@AmirPomen
Жыл бұрын
Panzerlang... I think ecutek does work on jdm ecu model... But the cvt definately hates power and torque upgrades
@Xeridae
Жыл бұрын
This car is detuned from the factory quit a bit just like the Golf R so it makes sense. I noticed a huge difference just from adding the AP and nothing else yet.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
It's wild just how noticeable od a doffrence it makes. Subaru left so much on the table with this car
@lucian7182
Жыл бұрын
They left it detuned from factory so it would last past the warranty period , that and emissions. Same story with my explorer St a simple tune takes it from 400 crank hp to 550crank with no other mods.
@kevind_53
Жыл бұрын
Our boy said it. He may break the internet🤯🤯🤯
@Samlol23_drrich
Жыл бұрын
I hadn't watched this yet but just did. Thank you very much for your clear knowledgeable explanation of how an accessport uninstall doesn't get rid of any sign of the device should have warranty claim be made. I've only got 1000 Miles on my 2023 and it's my daily driver. I think I will wait for the warranty to expire prior to buying an access port since I don't plan on doing anyting more than stage one. Thanks again, really enjoying your videos
@jonathangomez9729
Жыл бұрын
This was the first video YT suggested to me of yours. Watched the install and as soon as you took it out driving, I was like, "Damn, that looks awfully like Washington." Scene cut, I notice it's Canyon you're flying up 🤣😂 Awesome, dude! I'm sure I'll see ya around the area! Would love to pick your brain about my car. Grown bored of my car after 5 years and was thinking about Cobb stages, which is why I'm assuming YT recommended me your channel. Keep up the content, really enjoyed it!
@PsychoCPU
Жыл бұрын
Great comment on the OTS tune. They're fine as LONG AS YOU USE EXACTLY WHAT IT TELLS YOU TO.
@ryanjohnson8581
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. I miss sunny days there 😢
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
The sunny days are super nice 👌
@Terreos
Жыл бұрын
Only 1500 miles on my VB so I'll be waiting to do this upgrade. But, boy howdy does this look like all I was hoping it would be. Making the VB into a fun daily driver. The piping for the air box was the part that had me the most worried. I got meaty hands so they don't like small places. But it doesn't look like it was all that bad.
@elgoogkcuf
10 ай бұрын
im waiting for my warranty to be up before I do anything. never thought I would look forward to a warranty running out lol
@Battlehawx
Жыл бұрын
I’m planning on getting a 2023 wrx in Nov once I get my quarterly bonus, but watching your videos I want to just go to my dealership now and pick one up. 😂 Great content as always!
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🥳 what trim spec are you looking at getting?!
@13mrbolivar
Жыл бұрын
You sold me on the stage 2 from Cobb for my white VB! Great video!
@baldzilla1baldzilla126
9 ай бұрын
What type performance gains did you get from the stage II kit
@grantwiersum7394
Жыл бұрын
I've had this conspiracy theory since the new wrx came out. I'm dead sure they nerfed it for emissions but, being Subaru, it's stupid easy to get the performance they intended the car to have.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
100000000% they needed this thing from the factory
@dirty2jz283
Жыл бұрын
Motec is money. That’s Tony Palo T1 money. Happy Cobb is back to normal.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Big facts, motec ain't cheap 😅
@christianrobinson7060
Жыл бұрын
Found a local guy making content that’s great once I saw canyon rd,22nd and mountain highway lol
@poppin_freshgaming4334
Жыл бұрын
I was corresponding with a well know tuner a month or so ago about some moderate mods for my 2021. Also mentioned I was thinking about trading up to a 2023 and just doing basic OTS tune instead. He told me that the 2023 was the way to go as with even a basic tune it would make more power than my 2021 with extensive bolt ons.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
These FA24s been pulling out some gooooood numbers 🔥
@bradgreen987
Жыл бұрын
Subaru may hate people tuning their cars, but why did they make it so easy and fun to do?! I got +70 whp on mine. Makes the driving experience way more fun. Cobb makes good stuff
@Miami-GS
9 ай бұрын
What was your modifications?
@monstertoaster
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the best treadmill videos 👌
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏
@aintpace
Жыл бұрын
beats slappin throughout the video
@DanielAmedee
Жыл бұрын
Nice car .I still love my old subaru
@MrGsxrme
Жыл бұрын
Drunkmanns custom E-tune is fantastic
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Were going to be headed to Josh's here soon for some dyno tuning 🙌
@Slider712
Жыл бұрын
"don't open any doors" "Ight I'ma hop out" **opens door** 😂😂😂😂
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Lmao noticed that as soon as I did it 😂😂😂
@Slider712
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeediai was dying 😂
@YouFieldsMe
5 ай бұрын
Eventually trading in my tuned passat, I know laugh at me. Looking to get a 23 wrx limited and do this exact build up. Thanks for the vid and throwing you a follow!
@MLH0214
Жыл бұрын
Great video and content. Enjoyed it. And yes, I did my homework gave it a thumbs up and hit the subscribe. If this kit was warranty safe would buy it tomorrow. For now, it's on the to do list in 7 years or 70,000 when my warranty runs out LOL. Massive props to Cobb for developing the best out of the box kit/tune for the VB. They will get my business for sure.
@tonybaublitz1411
Жыл бұрын
thank you for mentioning magnuson moss. I have to deal with that all the time as a subaru technician.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
People be trying to make up rules for it 😂😅
@Kasperght
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! You make installations look so simple!
@atweber
Жыл бұрын
Make sure the shroud rubber touching the intercooler is facing outward when you close the hood
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I need to hit it with a torch and form it a bit 😅
@xil3ntkha0s
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia might be a good idea to hit the shroud bolts with some blue loctite. Ask me why. 😅
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
@@xil3ntkha0s they fall out?! 😅
@xil3ntkha0s
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia one of mine did. It's got some loctite on it now lol
@droopi_d
Жыл бұрын
i swear these cars have grown on me... but i still cant get passed the cladding. paint matched cladding and rear bumper and these cars would be perfect
@adamharris7260
Жыл бұрын
I know most of the chatter is about stage 2, but l’ll vouch for the stage 1 as well (AP tune + Cobb filter). I’ve been running my ‘23 for about a week and the difference is night and day. It’s a completely different car. I can’t imagine what the stage 2 is like.
@omgtrey
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man! I used OTS maps for years until I upgraded the turbo and I was pleasantly surprised as well by how much they actually improve things. Belated congrats on your 120k bro! Ya gotta love seeing the success of people deserving of it! Keep it up bro
@xil3ntkha0s
Жыл бұрын
My VA would never be happy with the OTS tunes. DAM would drop to like 0.5xx
@omgtrey
Жыл бұрын
@xil3ntkha0s bummer, the only issue I had with my GR was an occasional "boost control solenoid" code when at WOT for too long... but the gains on stock engine/turbo were definitely noticeable
@xil3ntkha0s
Жыл бұрын
@@omgtrey yeah only thing I had at the time running the ots map was a DW300c fuel pump so not even sure why
@johnlexus1
Жыл бұрын
There’s a new WRX for sale locally. Very tempting. Gray color
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Go test drive it 👀
@adrian2513
Жыл бұрын
Got rod knock with Cobb tune on car, uninstalled my tune, towed to Subaru, dealer insurance covered 95% of my 14k$ rebuild
@dorianleclair7390
Жыл бұрын
It sounds good.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
🥳🥳🥳🥳
@mallninja12
Жыл бұрын
Should just have a workshop on how to register your car in South Dakota for everyone in CA.
@dannythor2012
Жыл бұрын
Not suprised. All these new cars have alot of potential, so simple mods add alot. New m3/m4 are crazy with a downpipe and tune. New supras are running 10s with a downpipe and tune. Hell my brother just got a genesis g70 with the 3.3t and put a jb4 and its a completely different cars. Its hard to compete with new cars these days for how simple it is to add power lol
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
It's almost like cheating with how easy it is to make power on newer cars 😅
@buss1205
Жыл бұрын
new sports cars trade their soul in exchange for power.
@JamesSmith-nj9xf
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👏 Great videos man 👍
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you James 🙌
@RedBRZ23
11 ай бұрын
2:17 I can’t be mad at COBB because I’ve never used them and never will. I don’t need to tune my car and I’m okay with just watching cool people like you using their brand. My friends use their accessports too and they are extremely happy. It’s just not for me. Subaru WRX and STI owner.
@waykool698
10 ай бұрын
Sir, this is a Wendy’s.
@ital1anstallion4
Жыл бұрын
I have a e tune, and 326whp with just ETS intake and exhaust. Shops said the stock intercooler is pretty legit. I am not thinking its worth the $900 to replace, for minimal, minimal, gains.
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
The factory intercooler is MASSIVE for a stock one, dosent surprise me 🔥
@lucian7182
Жыл бұрын
I mean I wouldn’t call it minimal a new intercooler and retune should put you at 350-360whp without even a really aggressive tune. The intercooler on my Sti was pretty large stock but when I changed my turbo inlet , top mount and retuned it made an additional 36 whp at the same boost psi.
@chrislehmann6240
11 ай бұрын
"the best course of action is" -Smeedia
@jefferys9593
Жыл бұрын
Good Sheeeit! Thanks Tanner.
@braydonbentley4041
Жыл бұрын
Motec did actually just recently release an ecu for the VB WRX
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I thought I saw something on that 🔥
@JoeNocella
9 ай бұрын
Wondering how the gas mileage is affected..
@tbas8741
11 ай бұрын
Yeah im happy with my Real 1999 Impreza WRX Almost 1000lbs lighter and no OBDII Bullcrap (i can remove my cat converter (99 only has 1 cat) and not even throw a code. I can fit 3" TBE without a tune needed (but would help), I can run a BOV/BPV Hybrid with ZERO Change in how it runs and Never runs Rich.
@OregonAR15
3 ай бұрын
Your car still has OBDII lol just not as much emissions crap!
@tbas8741
3 ай бұрын
@@OregonAR15 Nope.. Australia & New Zealand & South Africa did not implement OBDII until 2002-2004 on most cars some even 2005. All Cars in Australia but 1 Volvo Pre 2000 are OB1 (tho most are proprietary Manufacturer Software but using an OBDII Shaped port) Like on my 2000 model WRX you CANNOT use an OBDII scan tool it will actually damage the ECU as different wiring and voltages, You MUST use the Subaru specific Taxtrix Cable to connect to ECU, Even then the ECU cannot just be flashed like a normal ECU, like you cannot use Cobb AP on a 1994-2000 WRX ONLY on the USA non WRX version. To read codes there is no tool, You connect wires under dash and read the check engine light Morse code flashing patterns.
@tbas8741
3 ай бұрын
@@OregonAR15 Also, 1 x Cat, 1 x 02 sensor, No AVCS, No Airpump, Charcoal Canister was not fitted on some models, Tuned to run on 100 Octane RON (Japanese Fuel) So its lucky AUS has 98 RON
@davidpowell5137
Жыл бұрын
Careful running down Canyon like that, there's some crazy drivers on that road. Any local places to get good coilovers?
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Not local that I know of, normally just order everything online 👌
@ImportImageRacing
Жыл бұрын
The good stuff! Very cool!
@Je_suis_Jefe
Жыл бұрын
Let's see if the transmission will stay in 1 piece
@briandanner2466
Жыл бұрын
All you need is a secondary ECU that you do your tunes on.
@longdomedia
Жыл бұрын
It seems with light mods, it takes virtually no effort to make 300whp after a tune, pretty wild. The fa24 would probably sit comfortably at 360-380whp with a bigger turbo.
@Turbolious
Жыл бұрын
You can get 300whp with zero mods, just add 3 gallons of E85 and it will do it. This new ECU can correct 50% both ways on fueling. That's wayyyy better than any ECU Subaru has ever had.
@tylerthepally637
10 ай бұрын
Lots of them now are sitting comfortably at 360whp/400tq on the stock turbo lol FBO. Stock protunes are getting 300/330 just the tune.
@truckinguy92
10 ай бұрын
Yeah you can do all of these mods if you don’t mind losing your warranty. With this being my daily driver I don’t have that option. Either way very cool!😎
@ryanthibault5144
Жыл бұрын
I daily a 19 sti and my buddy has a new wrx and I must say looks wise it’s grown the only thing I don’t like is how the clutch feels but I know that can be changed
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
I don't have a factory sti clutch to use as reference so now I'm curious about the difference of feel between em 😅
@ryanthibault5144
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeediamy other good friend has a evo x and said the same about the clutch
@Ieatzboltz
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeediait’s lighter in the VB kinda like a feather vs my VA.
@stefantakacs
Жыл бұрын
Dang your Rex looks amazing!
@realsmoove626
Жыл бұрын
Tanner can you go over your thoughts on the WRX GT? Mods, suspension? For those of us with injuries who cant drive manual anymore. Thanks in advance
@tommanning7337
Жыл бұрын
😎👍🏻👍🏻 Still on the fence about another banner🤣🤣🤣 I dunno yet😂😂
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
Lol I say flip a coin 😅 I'm picking up another batch tonight 🙌
@janoskovacs11
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video! This upgrade is very tempting! The engine is definitely very under stressed, my wife’s Ascent has more torque. Do you think the transmission is going to handle well the extra torque? When you were pulling, the engine seemed more smooth than stock. Does it really feel like that, or you just shift super smoothly?
@rossgarcia3112
Жыл бұрын
Think if that intercooler came in black, would be money there
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
It does 👀 black and silver
@matt2244
Жыл бұрын
Speaking about the EPA was a few shops that would work on diesel trucks removing the DEF from them for more power and to "roll coal" think it's 3 or 4 shop's are now shut down and are now facing heavy fines not heavy like a 100k heavy fine it's more like millions of dollars in fines. So yes it sucks but I would rather have the option from Cobb then no options at all.
@chiiimo
Жыл бұрын
Awwwww shieeeeet time for baby blue 💙
@Smeedia
Жыл бұрын
😈😈😈 thing is wild with a tune!
@chiiimo
Жыл бұрын
@@Smeedia I have a 2021 Impreza sport I'm debating whether to get a vb or super off roadie Crosstrek.... I'm learning so much from you that I think I might be leaning more towards getting a vb. We'll see 🤗
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