What happened to the shifting issues you mentioned in a videos a while back? I think 3rd was giving you trouble…

I’m installing my intake tomorrow and then have an AP coming Wednesday to start my protune. I pushed the car harder today than usual just to see how fast it was and it was kinda underwhelming. Excited and a little nervous cause it’s a big step for the future of my car

Once you tune the car there is no going back to stock. Also this car is never going fast in a straight line compared to xyz. If you take it to the track you will see the HP is not everything. This thing is a grip monster and in the turns is where you will really see what a beast of a car it is. Most people will never experience this and only repeat what others are saying.

What’s your MPG after tune?

VB wrx is supposed to be todays honda with the bolt on parts etc and the market is just not going crazy enough

if its not 500hp its not fast amd if it doesnt touch entry level fast which today is 1000hp it is not fast we got full blown drag Skylines at 2000hp to 3500hp

Soo you started the video saying your 100hp more than stock while tuned, and can safely hold another 50hp?, numbers aren't crunching for me, we know we don't want to exceed 400tq before shit breaks real quick, I've got quite a bit done and a 93 DMann Tune and I'm not 100hp over stock, please update what you got goin on...I'm a solid 340hp/370tq and couldn't imagine doing anything else without the STI transmission swap

Can't stand the lag when shifting

How would you compare the STI with the VB WRX overall?

Need a mountain drive pov vid continuous

What set of wheels are those? They look nice!

Video in the next year: The VB WRX sucks! (BLEW UP!)

I don't usually do tunes or mods on daily driver cars because the stock is literally the manufacturer-recommended settings for optimal power in any environment and if you plan on keeping your car as long as possible then I highly recommend never mod or tune your car. Because if you make more horsepower, you will always need support mods to compensate for the increase in hp. Plus that extra performance will strain the engine and reduce its longevity eventually needing to replace an engine, turbo, or transmission even loss of performance. People who have modded and tuned cars use it as a hobby meaning they have extra cash to burn and are willing to spend compared to people who just want to go A to B. I had a friend who heavily modified and tuned a car, did the break-in and check period, and one day the engine literally popped a piston or something. He was stranded in the mountain desert with no reception at all so he couldn't get help until a passerby picked him up. Theory crafting of why that happened I just assumed it was due to high elevation and an overheated engine. Because due to high elevation that means there is less oxygen in the air and the car is compensating by working harder sucking in air. We even figured he was also going downhill meaning the engine was overworked and probably misfired due to overcompensating the combustion chamber with the ECU. It doesn't matter if your tune was done by a professional, all cars have their limits and the tune was literally for your area or racetrack. Not anywhere in the world like the manufacturer designed it from stock. The dude literally bought a new car and only did minor things like spoilers and coil-overs/suspensions, and btw there is no fun in CA even if you just swapped to an open-air intake or modified exhaust/tip if it passed a certain decibel or don't have a code sticker for your aftermarket part you either get a fix-it ticket back to stock and have it inspected at the DMV. If they catch you again, it's a matter of time before you get your license suspended if you rack enough points.

Not the fastest...but the ugliest, yes.

I feel like they came from the factory de-tuned for a reason. Both EPA, and a surprise for tuners. Cvt and manual. I own the GT, tuned ETS intake @ 19psi. Rips. 0 concerns.

Thoughts on tuning a 2024 VB with a CVT. Probably a good cold air intake and cobb?

If I had 93 octane gas available around me I'd be more interested in changing the tune on my '22. I'm not convinced it's worth doing or possibly even safe for the engine on just 91. How about some real measurements with your car like 1/4 mile, 0-60, etc..... Saying it "feels faster" is hard to quantify.

Stock I am faster than most cars on roundabouts so that makes me think stock is fast 😂

The million dollar question that I have for you is when are you going to finally lower this car :-)

Good to know that it's a comfortable car..

It’s fast enough to pass non sports cars easily

Or, you can just buy a fast car stock. Your car doesn’t seem fast at all but as long as you think it is, that’s what counts champ.

Is it fast? I'd say, yes. I got a '24 WRX with STI short throw. I've heard these are the "best" wrx. If so, I'm glad I dodged every WRX. It's faster than my daily (92 tercel) and is good enough for me. If I want speed, I'll drive the IS F. I beat an r/t on a roll in the WRX. So that was cool. I'll keep this stock until it's paid off. Only 32k$ more to go 😢. I REALLY like the short throw. Hopefully you can continue to inspire in the VB and hopefully you continue more content.

I'm giving myself a gift on my birthday of tuning my VB in April. Saving the money to do it the correct way until then ❤ these videos exite me so much!!!

I've committed to keeping my 2024 VB stock but videos like this make it difficult to stay the course

Nice. Love that you went back and forth to compare. I have been tuned since the end of Sept '23 (about 15K miles tuned, 20k total) and still love it every day. There is just something about the driveability and linear power that makes the VB/FA24 so much fun to drive once making some power. It has a small V6 feel to it. FA20 even tuned always felt like a 4 banger all 2.0L. FA24/VB is just a different beast. Anyone who hasn't driven one and is a fan of the WRX really needs to.

Bought one for my white 2022 wrx and the paint didn't match, im wildly disappointed

This guy is a joke. Don't listen to him.

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My 2014 WRX used to kick my out of 3rd gear as well. It stopped when I changed the bushings. Now it feels amazing!! And it goes into gear lovely.

Good job.

You forgot aluminum rims

blue hills! i had an 05 rs for a decade, served me well. now i have a 3rd gen mazda3. in a perfect world, i'd try and get a GD STI to add to my collection. working on subarus back then was a breeze, is it still like that?

10k miles is a milestone? Still hate this chassis as much as the first time I saw it, makes me wanna slap Subaru right in the face! Best of luck with it they make power tuned but something about the car I just can’t stand.

Just pocked up a 2023 limited, superlow mileage. It ended up having Revel medalion exhaust on it. Very throaty.

So is yours technically stage 1+? You just have the Cobb AP with an intake and a tune ya?

I have 2022 WRX SPT which is CVT automatic and this is the only car that I had an issue from all the other makes, I actually never had this happen even on ford or chevy and mitsubishi, what happened to me is I was driving my 2022 WRX SPT when it had about 18K and while I was sitting on red light had my foot on the brake and it lurched forward and shut off, I did not make anything of it. Second time I was sitting in traffic fully stopped had my foot on the brake an the car started driving very slowly forward, I pressed the brake again it did not stop the car, I took it out of Drive and put it in Neutral, still continued moving forward, I was about to press the E brake but ran out of time and hit a semi truck. I will never buy automatic Subaru again or any CVT. Dealer could not find anything wrong with the car. I love everything about wrx but cvt sucks, subaru cvt sucks, I think the cvt is the weak link on the subarus.

my VA is my first subie . superb chassis and drivetrain . anxious to start ruining it . great content .

What exhaust do you have?

Anthony is the best. I used his ots maps when I only had an ets intake and once I got the I pipe, tmic, and a catback I went with his e85 etune. The car pulls so mich better and if I had an issue he responds fairly quick and will work with you. Great experience I recommend him 100%

I'm new to WRX. Bought my 1st one this month. It's a '24 WRX base with sti sts & eyesight. I've heard this generation is "best" WRX as of late. If so, yikes. This car is just above mediocre. Paid 33k with 25 miles on it. It's my new car in 8ish years. It's a good lil slowbaru but nothing like my IS F. I'd rather drive my 92 tercel or 92 s10 (both standard). I don't like the eyesight, low MPG (best was 30), & something else I can't quite grasp yet. It's fun to go around a round-a-bout at 40 MPH but that's about it. Out of my 5 cars. 2010 IS F, 92 tercel, 24 WRX, 92 s10 & (because it's not being used) my '80 sierra grande. Only reason why I bought it because the dealership gave me an offer I couldn't refuse. 2.9% @ 513/month.

Recently sold my 500whp sti for a 24 mustang gt , and honestly enjoy the driving experience a lot more. If awd isn’t required where you live I’d say the mustang is the better car in terms of performance, looks, modabilty. They get similar gas mileage, are in a similar price bracket depending on options. The newer mustangs (2015+) also handle extremely well if the drivers actually take the time to practice and learn the do’s and dont’s of rwd.

Great video. I totally agree with most everything or could relate. Also Im all about supporting the locals here in mass!

I just bought a 2017 WRX and I’m in the honeymoon stage 😂

My 2.2 d4eb has a OEM air oil separator, I am thinking to add a separate oil catch to protect even more the engine intake, they are cheap, should I?

I stopped watching when he said stage 2 for sti is all those mods lol it’s literally an intake , turbo back exhaust and tune. This guy is ridiculously biased. I have dyno sheets from same tuner on same dyno where sti makes more stock and more on stage 2 the parts you mentioned for sti stage 2 is what is considered stage 3 but the vb makes similar power cheaper. Fact… also sti drives much better and enthusiast all agree sti has better drive train and suspension. Not even a comparison.

Tomorrow will be 1 month with my '24 Premium. 4,000 miles as of 2 days ago. Average 25.6mpg with a lot of spirited driving. Loving it so far

I'm not saying you are lying, but where is your support or proof for any on the things you say? Why is 300 hp and 300 torque the most? Why is the cvt likely to slip over that? Where is any evidence, anecdotes, proof, or anything?

ive had a vb since oct 23. va sti people never wave at me now..

"rotors cheap these days"?? I dont' think so.