2020 Subaru WRX - Quick Driving POV

The audio is much clearer if you hear headphones/earbuds
Testing my new GoPro Hero 9 Black with some driving POVs of my super fun Subaru WRX. My car is tuned by JR @ PrimeMotoring and makes 326whp/298wtq. It's no race car by any stretch, but it makes the right sounds and gives you a fun thrill in an affordable package.
IG - Nicky_Strunz
Business Email - [e-mail]
Performance Parts
Grimmspeed Intake
GS EBCS
GS Turbo Inlet
GS TMIC + Charge Pipe + Shroud Kit
GS Catted V1 J-Pipe
IAG Street AOS V3
Cobb LP BPV
TGV Deletes
EGR Deletes
AWE Track Catback
Faction Fab FL Spec Coilovers
SPC Rear Lower Control Arms
Perrin Shift Stop Mount
OEM STI Short Throw Shifted
Exterior
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s (255/35/18)
Rays 57 CR Gramlights (18x9.5+38)
JNA Lip Kit
Subiespeed Fog Bezels
Black/White Subaru Emblem
Custom Stock Headlights
JDM Rear Spats
OEM STI Wing
Third Brake Light
Interior
Cobb Shift Knob
Accessport Vent Mount
Steering Wheel Decals
Filmed outside the USA.
Film Gear
GoPro Hero 9 Black - amzn.to/3PdOaCl
GoPro Headrest Mount - amzn.to/3QTYQXW
GoPro Chest Mount Harness - amzn.to/3PgSwc0
GoPro Head Mount - amzn.to/3qQZlHJ
SD Card Reader USB 3.0 to Micro SD - amzn.to/3QVETQo

[@PicNickPhoto]

Love it! About to take my 23 WRX to Prime next week. Let the Mods begin!!

[@NickyStrunz]

He will get you straight!!!

[@BrayZap]

I love these videos its just a chill guy talking about the car and then driving lol its weird but sometimes this is all we want we dont want any ridiculous editing and crap

[@NickyStrunz]

That’s Bray, means a lot. I too find a therapeutic beauty in just basic and raw videos, hence why I started doing these. Definitely more to come, just sharing my personal experiences with something I have a seemingly endless passion for. ❤ Appreciate you

[@BrayZap]

@@NickyStrunz it's so simple yet so few people understand this is all true car people want. What kind of setup do you use to record do you have like a suction mount in the back or something?

[@NickyStrunz]

@@BrayZap I have a headrest camera mount that goes on the passenger headrest spokes with a GoPro Hero 9. Both linked in the description if you were curious. I also just got mic’s that I’ll do another video on hopefully soon that can capture under the hood turbo noises and exhaust notes! Will share that soon

[@BrayZap]

@@NickyStrunz that's amazing I didn't even know those were a thing. I def want to check those out

[@tameikabrown]

I Just Luv Watching/Hearing People Drive Stick Shift Vehicle’s On YT 🔥❤️‍🔥🥰 6:32

[@NickyStrunz]

Thank you! It’s therapeutic in its own rumbly way 😅

[@MissionMarquetMotors]

Clean build bro

[@STACKS733]

GOD I LOVE THOSE WHEELS!!!!!!

[@NickyStrunz]

When I saw them, I couldn’t resist. Got them at a Rays booth at Wicked Big Meet 2022. They have good deals!

[@anthonyfierro7877]

so crazy the power that the VB makes on just a tune compared to what a FBO VA makes lmfaooo 😭😭

[@NickyStrunz]

The VB is way more efficient. They did a great job on the new chassis’ power plant.

[@Srki99Production]

Greetings from Serbia! Awsome

[@NickyStrunz]

Wow, awesome to reach a Subaru friend so far. Thanks for watching 🔥

[@michaelgabrillo5750]

That lot was beside the Starbucks and ascend in route 17 Rochelle Park ! 😅 I work very near in That spot 😊 hope to see that in person the WRX , just bought my first subie wrx2020 same as yours ! Done subscribing & drop the ig so I can hit the follow button for you brotha! 🤘🏻

[@maverrpl]

i got the same exhaust setup i love how it sounds!

[@Dexoz607]

What kind of exhaust is it

[@maverrpl]

@@Dexoz607 AWE TRACK

[@Dexoz607]

ty@@maverrpl

[@SinisterPlauges]

would love to do something similar to my 21 wrx in the future. I just want a lil more power and to tune out the rev hang.

[@NickyStrunz]

Yeah, the tune makes this car a way better daily. I would get a protune with reputable bolt-ons all at once and get it on the dyno. Don't do off-the-shelf tunes, they're not the best and could cause issues.

[@SinisterPlauges]

@@NickyStrunz yup that was the goal. Get closer to warranty and find a nice reputable tuner here in my location. Really just want the grimmspeed intake, the invidia r400 exhaust, and aos if recommended.

[@theredsalmon612]

sounds great!

[@jamesxmikael]

Super clean build! Where did you get the rear bumper side skirt things?

[@NickyStrunz]

Thank you! The paint matched piece is the OEM JDM splash guards. The black trim piece on the bottom is from JNA Performance, rear spats.

[@dogdog4173]

This remined me of my slow days. I used to love the way my sti sounded with a catted DP, ULH, and the Tomei. But then I wanted power and needed to go catless and ELH. Shit didn't sound the same anymore :/

[@NickyStrunz]

Yeah I hear the ELH is better for efficiency. But then again, when you have an EJ, I think efficiency is thrown out the window so I’d keep the rumble 😅

[@jamesadourian1858]

Just picked up a 2019 wrx, 38,000k miles. Any reliability mods you recommend?

[@dogdog4173]

@@jamesadourian1858 yeah don’t do anything but a catback

[@neo_horizon2313]

​@dogdog4173 no tune, no intake? I heard the stock tune on the fa20 wrxs is pretty bad.

[@jamesadourian1858]

@@neo_horizon2313 yep first and sec gear is terrible stock tune, but Cobb off the shelf fixed that somewhat

[@Popespanish]

17 and 46 with no traffic? Dont seem possible 😂. Beautiful car. Just sent a sub.

[@NickyStrunz]

😂 Dude tell me about it. I’m going up to bear mountain to film a better video sometime soon. Thanks for the sub.

[@mvp2000pj]

Hahaha so it is Jerse! Haha I was like wait a minute lmao quick question about your cat back... it sounds amazing but how bad is the drone at like 75 80? I have r400 but it's starting to warp arpund the midpipe and axel back joint. Just curious might want to switch out exhaust

[@NickyStrunz]

The AWE track definitely has a drone at 3500-4000. The track cat back is a straight pipe keep in mind. I have the AWE touring as well, much more tame and no drone but you barely hear the turbo spool which is what I was looking for.

[@mvp2000pj]

@NickyStrunz damnit... its still my daily for now maybe keep my R400.. sounds great with the grimmspeed chatted j pipe. Thanks so much for the feedback! If you guys ever go one some drives let a fellow NJer know haha be safe! Can't wait for more videos!

[@ryanatkins2172]

The headrest mount is the best view I’ve seen so far for manual videos

[@NickyStrunz]

Agreed! I plan to take my car up to the mountains next week and film another go with it.

[@BrayZap]

I want to tune so badly but im just afraid of the car blowing up

[@wescooper2961]

nice STI!

[@NickyStrunz]

It’s a WRX. But thank you 🤗

[@antoniosaavedra7719]

Nice car for sure makes me wanna get one even more. My first choice was a Sti but after hearing and seeing them blow up left and right the WRX started to grow on me and heard better things such as easier to make power and more reliable plus better gas mileage which is a good plus in a daily. I know yours is low miles still but from you experience do you recommend getting one and why? Also any issues so far?

[@NickyStrunz]

If your plan is to do a similar bolt on build, the WRX is much easier and more efficient at making power. The STI can handle much more, especially the transmission, brakes, diff, etc. If I had 30k give or take to play with, I’d buy a low mileage leftover VA or a VB. I wouldn’t buy these much used as they’re driven aggressively, as they should. Just requires some extra attention to the maintenance and tuner (if you tune it). I’ve driven the VA STI and that transmission, the more rigid suspension, the brakes, and the sound (it had a catback) makes it a much better performance car, but maybe if I had a daily. If the budget allows, I’d get the STI for its exclusivity now.

[@fatalneonzz8126]

The new wrx are great id personally get a vb

[@dogdog4173]

I was gonna respond to you but the OP said what I would have said

[@SonikJesus]

Personallty, I see way more FA20s blow up.

[@antoniosaavedra7719]

Yes fore sure plan to get a WRX and get it full bolt on and get all tuned and everything and for the more reliable power and stuff I would pick it over the STI due to them being way more sensitive and blowing up left and right even stock. The brakes and transmission its something that can be installed on the WRX which is nice. But I feel like the WRX its more like a fun reliable daily while the STI its more like track oriented.@@NickyStrunz

[@Boldenvyy]

how much hp can a stock block have on a fa motor ? i thought it was only 315.

[@NickyStrunz]

Lots of variables go into what these can handle under certain conditions. Car treatment, the right modifications with a proper tune, oil intervals, oil temperature diligence. TQ is the killer for the rods & trans. I’d say 350 is pushing it, but I’m sure there’s people here that are double or triple that on their uncles cousins sisters special e60 map. My car makes 326/300 and it’s fine for what it is to me.

[@gecko8553]

what roof rack is that? and how much weight can it hold?

[@NickyStrunz]

It’s OEM Subaru. I’m sure the parts site gives weight ratings

[@bt2047]

Any reason you picked 255/35 tires over 265/35?

[@NickyStrunz]

I was worried about fitment with my ride height. It ended up being absolutely perfect. If I raise the height and dial in camber, a 265 would work. Just work I wasn’t up for in anticipation to get them on.

[@tenjouin7955]

1:53 how did you do that? do you just rapidly tap the gass?

[@NickyStrunz]

It’s a setting on the access port called Launch Control

[@hypoxen369]

Where did you get the crossbar?

[@NickyStrunz]

The roof racks are OEM Subaru. Picked them up off marketplace tho. Can buy them from dealer.

[@CarStory]

Looks a lot like NJ

[@NickyStrunz]

You’re not wrong

[@mvp2000pj]

If you guys do any sort meet ups to drive let me know! Need to learn some new roads! I'm in Union Essex area so all city 😢

[@BrayZap]

Not too far I'm in Phillipsburg NJ near PA border

[@mvp2000pj]

@BrayZap yea my cousin just told me about Bear mountain as well Lol so definitely trying to do some driving while the weather is still good! If there are any meets, please share!

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

I love the FA more than the EJ

[@BCyyGaming]

have you owned both cars ?

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

@@BCyyGaming I’ve driven both. The FA is better sounding and more fun to drive in my opinion. Also way cheaper to fix as a cherry on top

[@6speedArks]

@@ElantraFukkenGangfA def doesn’t sound better but that’s preference , most guys will choose the Ej yea it’s harder to work on and less reliable but nothing beats the EJ sound . Got a 2021 sti with the ej257 I absolutely love it at the cost of maintenance haha spark plugs are a pain at first but u get the hang of it . When U think Subaru WRx or sti u think EJ not the Fa . But again it’s what u perfer I guess u perfer the Fa which is rare haha .

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

@@6speedArks don’t get me wrong the EJ sounds amazing. I’m insanely bias towards the FA. My best friend who passed away last year his first car was a 18’ FA wrx 6 speed. Loved that car. It’ll always be my favorite Subaru because it reminds me of him. Personally I’m a freak I like my Chrysler 2.4 world engine. 😂 5 speed mook slow as balls but I love the sound :)

[@6speedArks]

@@ElantraFukkenGangoh dang sorry for ur loss man but trust me I had the wrx and got the 21 sti this summer and never looking back it’s hard to get that rumble from the fa and they aren’t nearly has powerful , as well as the wrx trans is terrible for holding power . But I do understand if ur biased but from someone who had the wrx the sti is just on a different level man it’s awesome . But I get it u got sentimental values attached to the fa and that’s completely fine brotha ! But what’s crazy is so many wrx owners say the wrx is better then the sti 😂 when stats say other wise I think the only thing it has on the wrx that’s better is semi better gas mileage . Handling is so much better Throttle response controls are absolutely game changing Dif control is awesome Those big brembos are insane And the best two things in my opinion is the 2018+ has the ra block which is absolutely amazing and so much stronger since it’s from the Ra Subaru model and that unbreakable 6 speed trans is on another level .

[@ethanjohnson8445]

stock bypass valve?

[@NickyStrunz]

Cobb Hybrid BPV. 60/40

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

Did you buy it like that or just costumized it????

[@NickyStrunz]

Bought it new with 8 miles on it.

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

@@NickyStrunz oh okay

[@yharuamilpa5244]

Damn she sounds good 🔥🔥🔥 What exhaust set up you got

[@NickyStrunz]

AWE track catback. Grimmspeed Catted Jpipe V1

[@miriamvivo4279]

Im good with all spt add ons. 70 retired drive 06 sti and 98 honda prelude. No worries. Take un dia a la vez. God bless

[@NickyStrunz]

@@miriamvivo4279cheers 😊 and nice selection of cars!

[@angiethorne9025]

'Promosm' 🙈

[@thedon9670]

Nothing sadder than someone with a wrx trying to make it look like an STi lul

[@NickyStrunz]

I love the wing and kept the WRX badging. I didn’t build it for anyone but myself, so sorry Donny. Thanks for sharing your opinion though!

[@INvertPb4Life]

Nothing sadder than someone complaining about someone else’s car

[@ins2177]

Shits clean. Who cares? Maybe if it was a bone stick wrx you could take shit lil man