2007 Subaru WRX STI - POV Test Drive (Binaural Audio)

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0:00 Walk-around
2:45 Casual driving
5:22 Spirited driving
8:14 Highway
11:03 Wrap
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[@zuk207]

Whats the exhaust/ turbo setup?

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[@stephendelgado737]

@@windingroadmagazine😮

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

This car giving me an eargasm

[@remissiveslave]

Probably fantasize about shoving your 4 letter c word in the exhaust don't ya?

[@Marvin91790]

@@remissiveslave what’s wrong with that

[@remissiveslave]

@@Marvin91790 man youtube don't like ppl joking about ostensibly perverted ppl. I'm going to try and dodge the algorithm with this. How many different degenerate factions can there be a letter to, to describe the legit girls Boys team quest

[@shad3128]

@@remissiveslave just go away please for everyone's sake

[@remissiveslave]

@@shad3128 nope. Will not.

[@animeloverdom6105]

This is my dream car! Can't wait until I own one

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

Good luck haha

[@underground5682]

@@nativeoutdoors1780no luck needed

[@joeyr1697]

Besides my uncle in total, I know 4 people that had this car. Make sure you have a lot of money good car reliable in the winter. Lotta headaches lotta lotta of headaches good luck man.

[@stoic7049]

useful tip, turn the key to the "On" position without starting the engine. Within 30 seconds, buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 20 times. This turns off that annoying beep for the seatbelt warning/reminder.

[@insanityprod]

oh, so I didn't have to cut the wire off...

[@MMT9301]

I always love this sound of boxer engine from Subaru ! 😍😍

[@remissiveslave]

The only reason they have a cult following. If they sounded like any other turbo 4 cylinder car, they would never be this popular. Surprised sound is enough to overlook their many weak points in the engine.

[@notthatguy424]

@@remissiveslave are you mad the lancer was killed off or something?

[@remissiveslave]

@@notthatguy424 don't care but it's a shame the Lancer was axed and this turd stuck around for 16 year Olds who think because it sounds cool that it's good.

[@BoostedBrando]

@@remissiveslave Who hurt you? A responsible Subaru owner can definitely have a fun and reliable car. Not just the sound, the feel of the car, the AWD , the 4 doors , the fact it’s turbocharged , the look of it maybe ? The love for rally? It’s Manual? Many reasons why I have my 07 STi, Most fun street car for me !

[@remissiveslave]

@@BoostedBrando oh that's right. Nevermind me, who am I trying to kid. It's a phenomenal car. I take it back. Just needed your perspective.

[@fasttlife1807]

Thinking of the days driving my black 07 STI and how much of a fun raw car it was

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

selling it would have been a big mistake

[@kingjr7021]

@@TimberWulfIsHere especially in today’s market

[@Rumblefan]

I’ve seen low mileage stock examples go for $40k+ now. That’s more than the car cost when it was new. Bought my 04 blobeye sti for about $12k a little over a year ago, but it had some issues to be addressed and high mileage.

[@alex-to8sd]

Nice to see someone drive a subi how they are meant to be driven

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Have to agree buddy. :) Just did a test drive ... I mean the WRX. Can check it.

[@spiritzn6]

Thank you so much for posting this. I didn't realize how much I missed my '07 STi in SWP until now. You took me down memory lane with my old GDB STi. I was literally grinning from cheek to cheek throughout the whole video. P.S. Looks like you can't resist going into boost in this car (reminded me of how I couldn't resist not getting on it every time I drove it)

[@spiritzn6]

@Esh Sold it 6 years ago to get into a new 86. I found this car to be the perfect way to step into HPDE and RWD :)

[@KAPSGarage]

You live in Michigan? I'll give you a ride.

[@spiritzn6]

@@KAPSGarage That's very kind of you man. I would've love to take you up on the offer but I'm in NYC. Would've loved to feel the surge of torque from 3-4K RPM and the overall toy like feeling of the car again.

[@KAPSGarage]

@@spiritzn6 its a damn blast!! I'm going to be putting up a little build series for it once I'm caught up releasing old footage of my BMW wagon build. So if you wana relive some memories feel free to tune in!

[@user-ni2qv8nc1e]

Thanks for this video man. For a few minutes I felt like the owner of my dream. It took my breath away. And now I am even more motivated to come to her! All the best to you!

[@Nathan93Baker]

I like Mario riding Yoshi keychain on the rearview mirror.🙂

[@d4rkblu386]

I have a 2007 WRX wagon, and its amazing, but this right here is my dream car

[@gordonho5986]

wow the dashboard/steering of this one is in immaculate condition!

[@KAPSGarage]

This was my favorite build to do! The Build series on this car will be coming within the next few weeks if you wana see just what was done to it.

[@therealbenzupanec]

My dad had a 2002 bugeye wrx turbo when I was little, bought it brand new off the lot in 02 drove it almost 400k, original engine clutch and tranny such a wicked car miss it so much.

[@marcuss8770]

And Im really happy with my blob impreza wagon 125 hp😂 really looking forward to buy and sti in the future! Freaking love my wagon even tough its only 125 hp. Fun fact, did a dragrace with my friend with 160hp galant v6 and I was ahead to 60km/h, so you can drive fast up to 60😂

[@Pkmn_mlp_sonic_fnaf_fan]

My dream car

[@jonlosito2004]

Ahhh yes!! Been waiting for this for 3 to 4 years!! This would literally destroy the new 2022 WRX 😅😅. Love this Hawkeye 🦅👁

[@rayswiney7398]

Sold my 2015 STI in 2021 to make room for my 911 Carrera S. While my 911 is the best I miss my STI. So, now I'm waiting for my 07 STI Limited to be delivered that I found in Ohio. Cant wait, and hope its all the seller said it is.

[@dceu1256]

That EJ20 engine sounds so beautiful

[@KAPSGarage]

Ej25 with forged internals. ;)

[@imluden4444]

now i knew why the most viewed part is at the engine off, guy put it on second, gave me chills

[@mikuelable]

Gosh refreshing to see + hear a modern classic 😍

[@yankeexpress]

Had a 2006 STI Hawkeye for 6 years. Have a 2020 STI now. The interior has been improved quite a bit. Really like the OEM 2020 wheels, short throw shifter option, steerable LED headlights, flat bottom steering wheel, gauges incl. boost, and Recaro seats. The ‘06 was slightly lighter weight with a taller hood scoop and came with terrific foglights (‘20 has none)

[@danielbuttriss6879]

Newer model is so heavy just doesn’t look as good as the gc8,blobeye or hawkeye inside or outside

[@Gii1234]

I’ve have my 2021 wrx sti for 6 months now I love it to death:)) but I can’t help but also love these older ones so much. Can you describe how the driving experience was different between old and new STI? Which you like better? Why? And how they are to daily?

[@danielbuttriss6879]

@@Gii1234 problem with the va it’s just to heavy all I can say is jump into a gc8 sti and you’ll feel the difference straight away

[@Gii1234]

@@danielbuttriss6879 you’re right it’s is heavy I came from a Pontiac solstice to a 21 sti so I can feel a HUGE weight difference. The STI is one of the most raw cars on sale today, even still it feel too over assisted. Numbish steering, number clutch pedal, light weight numb gas pedal. Can I fix any of these things with mods…? I already fixed numb and loose shifter with bushings.

[@danielbuttriss6879]

@@Gii1234 easiest way to sort it out is to sell it and go after a early model probably have to import a gc8 sti there or if you wanna go with the va then obviously replace majority of your suspension have the motor built front mount and piss the stock position turbo off for a rotated set up but you’ll still have the heavy af curb weight with all the safety systems and will never get the feeling driving it as you would in a gc8 sti what I get everyday

[@Xmvw2X]

Classic Subaru goodness. I still have my 04 Forester XT, owned it for like 12 years, still looks like new, still not another vehicle in existence to replace it. I own newer stuff, but zero manufacturers, including Subaru, has ever built a successor.

[@shannonoshea644]

Shes so beautiful !! Miss my 04 every day!! I normally love the boosted UEL rumble but your car is definitely the exception with running equal length headers

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

I can see the understeer starting to build in a couple of the corners where you got the tires to squeal.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Almost like brand new. :) Great video. Keep up man. Did a test drive of the WRX. :)

[@ricepony33]

A Fluidampr pulley really improved my 05' Legacy GT feel, significantly smoother and made it easier to shift smoothly.

[@KAPSGarage]

I was looking into this. Im gonna have to get one ordered. Ive heard some good things about them!

[@stephendeben1590]

Ah how I miss my b5 spec.B

[@EngiNetion]

i'm gold wheels fan on STI but damn those whites look epic too

[@Thatoneguythatlikescars]

I don’t care what it costs I am going to buy this car some day

[@snow_en]

Just got my drivers license and the first car I rented was an Impreza!!... TS. Was kinda disappointed when I found out that it was an underpowered 1.6 Flat 4 that could get beaten on straights by a base Civic but boy does it corner quick!

[@MrAledro84]

My childhood (and adulthood) dream car! 😍

[@Gii1234]

Impossible to find one of these beauties in okay shape. Let alone for a decent price they still cost the same as brand new… :( been looking for months now.

[@schmidt_sadi]

My dream car

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

I get it. :) It is addictive. Drop by to see more. :)

[@jdmguy14]

By far the best usdm sti ever made.

[@Natty_Nick]

Tip let the car run on idle for a minute before turning it off

[@FaisalZayed1]

Oh wow that’s good drive bro 😎👍💙😍😘🌹😘❤️

[@soobawoo392]

You have my dream car bro🔥

[@DNJ9o9o]

I’m about to buy an 06 regular Impreza as a first car. We’re not allowed turbocharged models where I live (while on restricted licenses) so I’ll need to make do with this beauty for the time being.

[@Raphael_le_avec]

ahhhh the time of the real subaru the time of the indestructible❤️

[@MahGray]

Luckily the 2020-2021 models have forged internals, the models 2008-2019 didn’t from what I know.

[@cibinpeter46]

Waiting for this vedio🥺🥺😍😍

[@BrendanEvan]

This was my dream car in college

[@Trades46]

I learned how to drive stick so I can drive a WRX STI. Still wish I had one to this day.

[@AngeloHinojosa]

I'm curious to what your audio set up was here? What settings or was it a external mic?

[@yes8032]

Cool the WRX!!!

[@DBeav97]

Looks like fun!

[@Randolph_]

It is a Subaru Impreza WRX STI

[@zaneprice6560]

Hawkeye is best, no one can ever change my mind on that! Cool car.

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Didn't hear much boxer rumble from this one, UEL deleted?

[@tylerdowd]

oh yeah...thats the good stuff

[@Cloud3051]

Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Beautiful 🤩😍😎

[@will533]

yes

[@George13sageika]

How much engine horse power ? and how much wheel horse power ? and what kind of turbo you have on and which blow valve ?

[@KAPSGarage]

She sounds quite nasty over video! Can't wait to get this build series up on the channel soon ;)

[@thepretenda]

I need this so bad

[@Rumblefan]

Lol the picture of the sloth on the accessport on startup

[@diegochambicorrales8929]

I love Subaru

[@rootsmanuva82]

Fun Fact: Subaru developed an App to bring their immensely popular 'seatbelt chime' wherever you go. Waiting in line at the bank? Play the chime on endless repeat and share the Pavlovian experience with those around you. Looking for a new experience in the morning? Set your alarm to go off in the iconic chime. You can even set your "smart" coffee maker, microwave or doorbell to alert you in seatbelt chime. Disclaimer: During product development, 22% of subjects developed either acute psychosis, auditory hallucinations, intrusive thoughts and thoughts of suicide or homicide. Discontinue use immediately if any of these symptoms persist for more than 7 days.

[@NathanElcoate]

Sounds almost identical to mine :)

[@j20sti]

1:20 that whole part and then shuts the back door😂😂😂

[@gugagalo]

Keep grinding boys, one day... one dayyy

[@JuanPablo-zq9gd]

Bunta approved this video

[@valtorios1567]

Magnifique voiture

[@Subaruvnf72890]

Nice car subaru impreza i love this ❤❤

[@alexisvergaraacevedo2775]

es demasiado hermoso dios mio lo quiero hawkeyes

[@gryphon123456]

I mean… how many gauges for a car REALLY need. Lol. This is my favourite Sti in recent years. Amazing car.

[@jeffarcher8791]

With an EJ... as many as you can get lol

[@JaydenET]

Oil pressure and temp, boost, and AFR are the minimum in my opinion

[@static_ls4004]

@@JaydenET Is the top one a digital oil pressure gauge? I've only seen mechanical ones so I was confused

[@JaydenET]

@@static_ls4004 I don’t know for sure but all you’d need is a sensor

[@remissiveslave]

@@JaydenET you do realize that the second most serious things happen, having gauges won't help you? These engines run on such tight margins it's a wonder anyone bothers.

[@Bskdz61]

I want this car. Its my only dream and it's very expensive in my country. It takes 10 years of collecting money from the minimum wage :/...

[@Adamha100]

Why is the idle so high?

[@AutoPilot_tm]

Nice

[@andreiciorteanu9451]

Funny, my 2.0r hawkeye has the exact same rattle inside

[@ericchoi1019]

2022,RIP STI😥😥

[@jordanduncis2299]

My man started the car and it was allready up to temperature 😩

[@bidenisgod6978]

This and a e30 m3 are the best sounding 4 cylinder cars

[@obitouchiha3637]

I died when the accessport loaded up

[@KAPSGarage]

My favorite part! Hahaha

[@DrDre-ps4sd]

What mods are done to this, exhaust wise?

[@KAPSGarage]

Full catless perrin exhaust. Tomei Equal length headers, Tomei Uppipe, Cobb sf intake and Tomei turbo inlet. Aka ALL THE AIR

[@ZoLoToi168]

Stiill cool))

[@tolaz816]

Please for next vidoe test Toyota landcruiser 2013

[@SilentTrip]

I thought this was a truck for a second

[@djandy_khalifa]

Do one for forester sg9,sg5, XT

[@moeinsoleimani2798]

❤️❤️

[@Dimenxions]

haha the chime sounds like a microwave

[@trashrabbit69]

My goodness, that waste gate. You can tell this is owned by a Subie fan lol

[@dazedt218]

Dream

[@ergen1897]

cool video.Like)

[@onboardwn6390]

Omg my luv

[@kdubb81]

It sounds like it has equal length headers. Some of the rumble is gone!

[@duckonquack6535]

Yeh mine has equal length headers and it sounds exactly the same. Not the traditional subie rumble

[@daturbo4life711]

Still has a distinctive sound to it. Sounds great 🤩

[@KAPSGarage]

Yeah, Tomei equal length Headers, with Tomei uppipe and full perrin catless exhaust.

[@user-jr1cc6ul1w]

how many car you

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

can you not heel toe? almost seems like you are braking-letting off brake-rev matching-then back on brakes.

[@_u0nda928]

Nothing wrong with that

[@MuzikJunky]

I’m keeping my 2004 till it seizes! Peace.

[@xaviergarcia44]

So cute

[@rafinhabrlss8352]

Oh yes man Subaru Turbao

[@heavydirtysoul4203]

whats that looking glass anyone? this shit is dope

[@1millioncars]

Japan Classic))

[@stickerkun2304]

😍😍

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Sounds like it has an ELH.

[@exolij2014]

Subaru it's TOP

[@producer.james1]

Sounds much better without UEL headers on there. I know the "Subie" fanboys are triggered but this is where its at😍

[@alexmsk7752]

Где где... Нормальный прохват!

[@RunnJake]

SHEEEESSH

[@blackthunder8602]

what value does the micro-display to the right of the rearview mirror indicate?

[@jordanblake2359]

I thinks it's a compass

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@jordanblake2359 Yes, direction of travel.

[@Michael10030]

POV lol it never get old

[@ArkArmy90]

How is the reliability on these compared to Honda and Toyota ?

[@joanferra3395]

Like 50% hahaha, still love it i own one

[@remissiveslave]

Not close at all, granted toyota and Honda donr really make a competitor. If they make a awd, turbo 4 rally car, they would ass ra** a subaru and with at least 100k miles of engine life to go after 1 of many unfixed issues with the sti break the motor.

[@joanferra3395]

@@remissiveslave thats not really that way, yes honda and toyota are more reliable, but subarus are not that bad, you only have to take more carefully all the maintenance, mine have more than 100k miles, and never had an important issue, now still going well just burns a bit of oil but i not worried

[@remissiveslave]

@@joanferra3395 had a focus se and burned 0 oil at 235k

[@joanferra3395]

@@remissiveslave what engine?