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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[@GrimReacts]

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!"

[@Tony-tk4ht]

The car culture is awesome

[@moon-soon]

no way you're on here lol, i watch all your TCAP videos

[@TheK24Kyle]

i love these subies. totally should be doing homework but.......WRX

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Good ol' Blob eye! Stay tuned for the next one!

[@5150Failure]

you need to do a sti not just the wrx try to do the hawk eye model

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

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.

[@5150Failure]

nice

[@5150Failure]

or try and do an older one like from the late 90's

[@carsonmcdonald1224]

Of course he's "granny shifting" it's someone else's car

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Another great review David!!

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thank you dude! Always appreciated.

[@revykevy2912]

world rally blue and a high spoiler in a blobeye saloon is the best of the subaru's in my opinion

[@bugeyewrex6138]

Indeed.

[@subarutransmittedinfection1036]

Even better than the 22b 2door?

[@KnuckleCuts]

LOL i see myself waving at the 6:58 mark

[@coldtofu257]

GeeFK nice car

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

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.

[@Tactiiczify]

lol same, after watching this video I have been saving ever since in search for a decent wrx .

[@kadenbihn3603]

Omg here i am almost 6 years later wanting a WRX as my first car, how did you do?

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

@@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?

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

@@kadenbihn3603 Depending on the crowed the WRX might get you better street cred, but it might not.

[@kadenbihn3603]

@@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

[@moostang09]

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!

[@Argofox]

Thanks for supporting our release TDIB!

[@frederickfiset6428]

I have been on the blue ridge parkway during the summer and it is truly beautiful

[@redawhar]

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!

[@mpullam2015]

Living in the blue ridge mountains, just minutes from the parkway, I have to agree with you that it's gorgeous throughout there!

[@DeMelly__]

I love all of the music with these reviews! They all are very up-lifting for me :)

[@Chironxemo]

Another awesome vid man! Love it! Can't wait to see some more, stay safe.

[@Dylan-hj4vs]

Ik you probably won't see this but this review was so good and you have a new sub:)

[@Jonah_w]

you, even, and matt are all my favorite you tubers, love the reviews and the Vlogs keep up the good work brother.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thank you man!

[@XG0WNLUK3X]

I'd love something like this, simple, not outrageous and reliable.

[@505enthusiast4]

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

[@lustxo6098]

505 enthusiast facts

[@TurbhoeHDRemix]

@@505enthusiast4 Dood same, I am debating this or a Pontiac Firebird

[@PhilStrause]

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.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

I know right? Just never got around to it. And thank you!

[@KnuckleCuts]

That honking volvo though. I had to express my inner most feelings

[@gkarakadas]

Again, another excellent video!

[@ap5378]

Picking up my wrx this weekend - totally stock, 2 owners. 2005 reg. cannnnt wait

[@markbrylo4429]

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a lot of fun. Been up there a lot within the last month. Definitely some nice curvy roads

[@McCornville]

great video as always man

[@jacobkirkbride1581]

All smiles when you're driving these. That's what makes a Subaru a Subaru. :) haha.

[@rabrabrabbit]

I've had my 2014 WRX for a month now and enjoy these subie videos, good stuff. Also you should review a newer STI.

[@JDMBalt]

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 :)

[@miguel11988]

that rumble doe. great video david

[@jd4pc]

Favorite WRX generation. And Favorite car ever.

[@stevenchandler7364]

shit yeah!! Subies for the win!!! im so glad you did a subaru review. keep it up man!!

[@rcjg24]

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!

[@Ilovedeiselguzzling]

That’s sick even 9 years later

[@dannyjr7997]

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.

[@nikomak9979]

Love the wrx fast yet practical

[@ytrewq78]

great review again

[@officernate4460]

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...

[@bwill2325]

This is right down the road from my house that’s crazy and I’m about to buy one Saturday 😂🤘🏻

[@flookie7685]

“Looks like a normal 4 door sedan” is crazy. That thing would turn heads anywhere in the world.

[@FriendlyChemist776]

AWESOME REVIEW 04/05 blobeye is my favorite

[@fuffthebucks7266]

great vid you are the best out there!

[@JorgeRodriguez-vw6nk]

my first car will be a wrx... my second car will be a wrx sti😁

[@wanabevideographer1613]

+Jorge Rodriguez Nice aspirations. I'm going for the more sleeper WRX. The 06ish 07ish Legacy 2.5GT

[@daniswift415]

Da BRZbeast go for hawk sti spec d

[@andrewlincoln7162]

Same

[@douglasspriggs97]

Get an rs... no turbo... but still fun and you won't get fucked with insurance for a wrx

[@joshuamoss9056]

Jorge Rodriguez my first subaru was an 05 sti aspen white. Now im looking to get a 05 aspen white wrx lol

[@BaddaBigBoom]

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.

[@Birmingham_racing]

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

[@josiahbutler2254]

The hawkeye subaru was the best one they ever designed, it has the sleeper look without the spoiler 😍😍😍😍

[@BaddaBigBoom]

...and the head gasket issues .....POP! ;-)

[@mrwick7961]

its the other way round dude, they come with unequal length headers its when ppl tune them they get rid of them

[@bradencurrie]

this guy is regularly unprepared for his reviews.

[@levent873]

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.

[@jaysonj-dance6534]

Levi Aslim did you get one in the end?

[@sebastianmiticky2491]

Bugeye for ever !

[@711dylan12345]

I love my 03 wrx great video

[@NorthwesternNL]

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....

[@societykrew]

they were all waving when you did the pull haha

[@NLLHW]

New to your videos; these are sweet. Keep up the hard work!

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thank you kind sir!

[@StreetKingEvolution]

This was my first car, I miss it so much!

[@ravesilly]

my favorite iteration of the wrx/sti

[@650jdb]

Mine as well :)

[@JonathanPalenik]

The Blue Ridge Parkway is awesome

[@caseybrown4710]

I love subarus so much i have 4 in my drive way good video bruh

[@dafiltafish]

"not trying to get attention" Come to the North West, Subarus are a massive popularity contest to the enthusiast crowd.

[@TheMightyAneurysm]

Saw that steering wheel cover and stopped watching.

[@slytewrx7408]

TheMightyAneurysm you know wat, just stop. I have that steering wheel cover too. so heck off.

[@picklejay7822]

Freshly Boosted heck off? What are you 10? What does that even mean

[@sarithloeung1984]

But the natural feel of the Subies steering wheel feels so gooood! That's why I haven't went aftermarket.

[@slytewrx7408]

Pickle Jay just heck off

[@erikgonzalez2486]

Freak off bro

[@kringrocks911these]

Your my favorite youtuber ke3p up the good work

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thank you! I will!

[@jonathannewman4073]

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

[@CCGtavern]

Just picked one of these up!

[@LSXTapia]

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.

[@sxeeverardo]

Review a bugeye wrx please when u get a chance awesome videos btw 👌🏻

[@raptor2569]

cobbs can also burn lean and hurt that engine. But great vid as always sir.

[@budgetblobeye3496]

Gotta Love Blobeyes!

[@cerrystyle]

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..

[@loibi0815]

dat smile when you hit the throttle :D

[@niko_hva]

I love this car

[@E36_slabbbb]

LOL. Right as you were talking about "car guys hearing a car and knowing what it is." I heard a subaru loud af.

[@SCRILLA_MAN]

That sound is so mesmerizing

[@MadMedeiros]

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.

[@amirabdalla1539]

Another good video :)

[@Rizzy4magic]

I would love to see you review a rotary powered car that would be pretty cool in my opinion

[@sidewallow]

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

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

They handled and rode just fine to me actually- nothing that really threw me off that said "these are awful" haha.

[@aliadnan6577]

first 30sec was pure motivation

[@derekbutler1121]

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.

[@Shakenbake1293]

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.

[@derekbutler1121]

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.

[@perfecz5548]

Derek Butler R.I.P. your bank account buddy

[@subarutransmittedinfection1036]

ShakeN Bake that is hard, the Mazda 3 is a icon

[@SirRockoRARE]

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.

[@beyondthelol]

just get a dirty straight pipe, at the end of the day its just a piece of metal to carry exhaust gas

[@SirRockoRARE]

I wish I could get a straight pipe! Lol. Yeah, I think i'm gonna go with the SRS! Thanks!

[@Alexherrera183]

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

[@41macktruck]

Awesome car and review! Do the WRX and STI come with that sound stock? Or do you need unequal length headers to get it?

[@41macktruck]

***** Oh ok thanks!

[@bygrands1545]

Another Good Video Your Like a Boss Manifold .

[@matemanos12]

Could you review a bug eye WRX? I'm getting one for my winter car soon!

[@SimplyPhotographyy]

You should do a STI. Since you have done two WRX's

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

I am for the next video coming out this week for a comparison.

[@wrxstimike07]

Can you do a review on the hawkeye sti? Please? :)))

[@kingJim4]

you should review a s2000 AP2 and a Nissan 240sx s14 kouki. Great review, love the blob eye sedan and wagon.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Trying too friend! The Ap2's top I was gonna review needed to be redone.

[@Sam_Pillay]

I wish he would do one on a bugeye.

[@vtechyo1991]

Have you ever done a review on a 2004 sti?

[@DatNinjaGuyD]

must feel so damn good, passing your friends in a car that sounds good

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

Yeh.

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

cool vid man

[@JSoulstorm]

David, what's your opinion on the E90 M3? Have you driven one?

[@dennisivanchuk9829]

ive been trying to find one of these on auction for quite a while

[@DudeThat251]

first off I really enjoy your videos second you should try an find a turbo s2k to review ;-)

[@sathan503]

here near Seattle, everyone has a Subaru. I think the WRX is the most common car in the whole state.

[@BeastmodeBros12]

I love that car

[@LucBusters]

0:30 Photobomb in the background :D!

[@apTempest]

Bought to buy my first subie 😊😊

[@legit0101]

I love my blobeye hatch, but I wouldn't mind a hawkeye sedan or even a sharkeye hatch :-)

[@iseeyou5800]

Sounds ok. Wait till I upload my GC8

[@JacksonJacoy]

his eyes are so blue!

[@TheDERINGO]

Keep'em coming man and check out a videos or two of my MRD built sentra... It would be pretty awesome to get featured on your channel!! -ps Im located the Va area

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Nice! and thanks!

[@paulnygren5601]

I have an 04 WRX wagon, thinking about the srs exhaust is it droney? Full boltons

[@MatiasInfinito108]

Hey what WHP or HP was that WRX doing? Thanks man! :D

[@coldtofu257]

Want this as my first car

[@cornercarver636]

Porsche 919 So do I.

[@coldtofu257]

Porsche_944_kid 99 cool

[@CJsOutOfRum]

Lmfao "TUNNEL!" *enters shortest "tunnel" ever* 😂

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

I had to take advantage of those .02 seconds of happy.

[@CXANGLING]

please do a bugeye when you get the chance :)

[@roman21000]

Love it