A BOMB! Subaru WRX STI S206 Nurburgring Challenge Package!

[@Stis206trackdays]

What an awsome day this was, it was the most exciting but scary thing ive ever done 😂 coming up to the first corner over 100+mph was the scariest part but then after that just a grin from ear to ear as you can see 😂😂, first time at the nurburgring and first time taking a car on track too. Misha is an epic driver and has some balls and trust to jump in a car hes litrallt been in for 2 minutes and drive it like he does. Other than the oil temps the car performed effortlessly, oil temps could of been set a little higher but didnt want to push my luck after being on the gp track all day. We managed to get on the track with misha literally 1 minute before it shut. We will be back next year 👌

[@Lorijenken]

great fun car you got there :D

[@THESHADOW97139]

Hi What size radiator did you install? What is the grade of the oil?

[@Stis206trackdays]

@THESHADOW97139 Millers oils 10w50 and a 10row oil cooler, oil temp buzzer was set to 120c so could of set it higher. I've never managed to get oil temps over 117c, but I never driven it like misha 😂 its in a bad place to be fair as the bumper support blocks 40% of it but didn't want to start cutting holes in it

[@Will_M600]

thanks for letting Misha drive this, always wanted to see one of them used properly. not a subaru guy but this is a dream car for sure!

[@stoneeh]

Nice report. Yes, if you haven't done it before it's certainly an experience of a lifetime. You instantly make me wanna go back for another run too 😁. I wonder if Misha will actually be able to handle all requests from now on, hehe :)

[@diegomartinez-dz5jg]

The craziest part is the subie did this with a loaded car. My STi feels so bloated when I even have one passenger let alone a whole loaded car. I would love to see this car again with just you and car pushing it to the limits!

[@Stis206trackdays]

I'm going back next year, he's more than welcome to take it round himself if he has the time 👌

[@iamatlantis1]

weight sure makes a difference. i have this cool story of one day i was ripping on the highway about two years ago right after I got my 2005 Acura TL 6 speed. I jumped in to the left lane was hauling ass when I came upon one of those new 5.0 Mustangs. He saw me coming and we couldnt have timed it better if we tried he floored it as I came roaring up and we met door to door at 100 mph and pulled that way up to 150 mph where he finally pulled me by a half car length and we had to let off. Moral of the story was that thing should have dragged me at those higher speeds but he was in a full car of people. And possibly not using the right gears I dont know. Still pulled me after 150 mph, just barely. Touche Mr. Mustang owner, may we meet again some day. I've actually never taken a car that fast before or since and I was on some shitty ass tires. 😂

[@gwot]

that's weird, I've never felt bloated regardless of the load. And I've towed about 2,000lbs with 2 passengers, on a stock STi.

[@carlosoruna7174]

@@iamatlantis1 ya sure 150mph in a 2005 acura tl..

[@iamatlantis1]

@@carlosoruna7174 geared for 157..

[@danielshearer2629]

Hey Misha! Just want to thank you for putting the vehicle in the title or in the description. When I'm going through your videos and I want to watch something specific it makes is WAAAY easier to look up. Hopefully you keep doing that! Or putting it in the description! Awesome video as always!

[@mdev8846]

I think the same.

[@the_mcmartin]

When I liked your comment, it had 206 likes. Thats a coincidence

[@_monti142]

5:19 you can actually see that the car changes direction faster once he let off

[@fabrb26]

Take any small wheelbase FWD car , increase total rear axel roll rate and start to dance with the devil.

[@Patrick_Hession98]

It really is a secret sawce to driving Subarus and lots of other cars.

[@lordx8409]

Their reactions were fear and excitement at the same time They seemed to enjoy it though 😂

[@The_Bliz]

Love seeing a car full of happy passengers!!

[@MrJeepCanada]

The smiles on their faces is priceless 🙂

[@Mr_Jingles_147]

The S-Drive DCCD is what helps "pull" you out of corners, not the handling pack alone. Put the car in manual DCCD and thats where you can really find the sweet spot as its a little unpredictable on earlier versions.

[@bradsylvester6938]

or even auto - would work well

[@buss1205]

my auto baja turbo does the same thing, i think its just the rear bias awd that these cars have

[@dorianleclair7390]

The DCCD in the sti is such a good differential.

[@YasumotoUS]

Four dudes in that vehicle as well. That's significant weight for the suspension to manage around the ring! I'm 2.5 yrs into the ownership of a '20 STI and I love every minute (aside from long-term stop and go traffic) of the rumble therapy, whether I'm on tight country roads or crushing miles on the highways (USA). The rotation in corners is one of the most remarkable aspects of handling that I've noticed as compared to my previous ride (Integra GS-R).

[@ComedyPlug2]

It’s just so eager to change direction as well

[@blakeu8547]

It's amazing how you can just see how nice the turn-in and rotation is compared to so many of the other cars in these videos.

[@Aelbrecht92]

Misha, when u rewatch this video, it must give you a nice feeling mate, the way you make these people laugh and really enjoy the ride they get with you. The expression on the faces of those 2 in the back is priceless. Keep doing what you're doing! ❤

[@postalpancho]

Nice performance considering that Subaru was carrying an extra 400kg of of human weight.

[@user-pan_Dmytro]

😅✌️

[@dsleong8328]

ngl quite impressive with the power and weight

[@gitsnak777]

S206 brakes are hella nice from what I've heard. What a great and rare subie.

[@mdev8846]

And the pads ?.

[@JoedT]

Yes, I would love to just ride in one someday! I own a 2013 Impreza STi (GV) and it doesn't compare to this haha!

[@ihi35]

He mentioned that it was on Dixcel pads, curious which compound he is using

[@kotarojujo2737]

even normal sti brakes are good compared to evo

[@maxbroke7054]

Amazing lap as always! Since you asked what you get with the S206 NBR Challenge package, (13:44) you get: STI tuned Bilstein dampers
S206 BBS 19-inch forged wheels
Brembo 6-pots in the front with 2 peace rotors 
Brembo 4-pot in the rear 
flexible front strut tower brace
flexible draw stiffener
lateral rink with pillow ball bushing
special engine balance
S206 ECU
twin scroll ball bearing turbo
S206 sport muffler
Large intercooler with S206 logo
strengthened intake
STI designed air cleaner
S206 multi mode VDC Recaro bucket seats Carbon roof Carbon S206 spoiler Carbon front lip Special front bumper Finns on the fender Lighter hood Lots of interior dress ups I’m sure I missed some things 😅 They only made 300 S206 and only 100 of them are equipped with the NBR package. They made these to celebrate their 24h class win.

[@JC7119]

Your explanation of Porsche's in the end just working is why I switched from an Evo to Porsche, it just worked. Honestly seeing video's like this does make me miss it a bit, but such is life.

[@ohZyki]

Just wow, this WRX STI S206 handling looks on point!

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

Big thanks...I've dipped into your videos for a while but now hooked. Fab Subaru experience 👍 only ever driven an 265bhp STi about 20 years ago but still love them. I'm starting to recognise sections of the track from your vids ☺

[@miguelgarrido8054]

Seeing the happy face was the best, that smile will not be erased for a long time, that a professional like you drives and gets the most out of your vehicle is priceless... regards misha.

[@hamzasherazi9334]

Impressive machine that. Did the lap amazingly well tbf. The beeps were pretty aggressive I have to say.

[@zubaerhassan]

I am surprised how good is the STI! 4 people with stock power pulls pretty darn good! then with more people stock brakes holding this well... the handling.. truly great setup!

[@JNGarage144]

These engines are hand built masterpieces and the S20X models have the entire STi parts list thrown at them. Everyone who owns a Subaru should have an EJ207 in their life.

[@alfredojarillo3146]

Only the motor or car as whole

[@JNGarage144]

@@alfredojarillo3146 The engines are blueprinted with larger cams and turbo upgrades. They will make over 400HP on E85 and are a joy to drive. My S204 engine has been on E86 since 2019.

[@514aam]

My first Subaru scared the Sh... Out of me when it lift off oversteered 😂. Once you know it does it it's a great tool to control the car.

[@plasmablue_sti6945]

Great to see one of these in your hands 😎😎 Love it ❤ These got the way better suited brakes from factory 😅👌

[@kyiokaOW]

mishaaaa, idk if anyone mentioned this but 00:00 Intro/Specs 02:02 Specs 10:24 Verdict should be 00:00 Intro/Specs 02:02 Lap 10:24 Verdict no?

[@sp33dou]

Props to you for really working hard with making new content. Hard to keep up with this many new videos 😄

[@tbas8741]

The correct Sway Bar Setup and sometimes suspension Alignment Changes and WRX will have Oversteer like a RWD almost (without the power slides, unless its an overpowered WRX with like 500-700HP which is was too much for a wrexy)

[@chrisflorian4308]

You have awesome and very interesting cars on your channel, Misha. I really like the look of this Subaru. Thank you for all the content you produce for us. Best wishes Chris

[@rubbermoetroken]

Great vid and cool to see the lads in the rear seats where enjoying too,!! I would definitely have a code brown sitting there with Misha pushing for lift oversteer 🙂

[@JefeInquisidorGOW]

Water - methanol injection, electronic high pressure water pump, bigger radiator, water sprayer for radiator/intercooler are good mods I would recommend for this beauty. Excellent video, keep up with the great content.

[@ozzysgarage]

S206 is phenomenal, thanks for putting this up!!

[@ilic2005]

What ironic is that S206 was produced to commemorate Subaru's 'SP3T' class win at the 2011 Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race yet couldn't finish one lap without tantrums. Misha as always great driving 💪

[@RollingRoadEFI]

It was his aftermarket oil temperature gauge that was set too low. 115c is just fine. I don't get nervous until after 135c.

[@dynamitedavies]

Also the load on the engine being 4 seated adults climbing for 5km? At 7krpm will always chuck some extra heat into the oil

[@ciello___8307]

well it certainly seems to drive well despite the beeps

[@alanthecat59]

FYI each magic tree is the equivalent of 1KG /minus 1 second per lap. true fact

[@760toadline]

Haha super stoked I got to run into you today Misha! The goat in person off my most watched KZbin channel. You are the man bro! Enjoy your visit

[@HendrickL-ug9od]

9:50 - 10:19 "Oh your car's overheating? That's a shame, let me continue to floor it then stay at 5500rpm..."

[@Ben-bg2eg]

122 isn’t that hot

[@mahlenbiznes3419]

I love his videos but he does that all the time. Almost as if he doesn't have any mechanical sympathy for any car, not even his own.

[@dielog2211]

@@mahlenbiznes3419 122 is still fine , just early warning

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@dielog2211 At 150 you can deepfry chips in the oil.

[@trotanium13]

I LOVE THE S206. Thank you for this!

[@xXturbo86Xx]

Adding weight in the back helps understeery cars a lot. Adding weight in the back also helps reduce oversteer in FWD cars that are too light in the back.

[@AshunPhubu]

Damn…. I teared up a bit when he mentioned Ken Block…. I’m sure he’s doing wicked drifts in heaven. 😢

[@growingup4487]

wrecking drifts

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

He's also beating himself up over how he could let himself be bested by a frikkin snowscooter of all things. Oh the irony.

[@curzon394x]

lol at the three Stage 4 ballast boys in for the ride along. Would have been even quicker and more responsive without the added 600lbs lol

[@oliversharp7383]

Really slick b roll shots on the intro, thanks for investing in the camera kit👍

[@alex.arango]

Having that many black ice little trees at once should be illegal

[@birelboy1]

Nice to see a subaru again on the channel. Would like to get you into your old impreza. Couple of months away to get a 2.35 engine again to pump up the power again. And some nice handling upgrades to follow.

[@Mawding]

I also like to believe misha knows the track "just a bit" :)

[@muamoua]

Always awesome to see Misha in his Subaru roots!

[@frieddayfriday]

brakes and suspension did good considering there's four adults inside the car. that's a lot of weight. great car!

[@marvinvisser5039]

Damn thats cool! Exactly the same point where my Forester STI overheated but with an oil cooler :') But nice to drive an STI which actually has proper brakes haha

[@ryanhamilton6445]

I mean it tells a lot for a car and how good it is when you do a fast lap with 4 people in it😂

[@99Lezard99]

Dixcel Brake pads! they dont have a name like Endless or pagid around the ring community but i think thats going to change in the Future.

[@Stis206trackdays]

They're amazing pads, had z rated pads in for this and just switched to the RA pads and they're even better, was at Donnington couple weeks ago and 0 pad fade all day

[@Rafael-ql4dd]

I HAVE HAD 3 WRX STIS AND I FEEL LIKE THIS CAR IN THE VIDEO ACCELERATES VERY SLOWLY.

[@TonicofSonic]

The idea of 4 flesh bots exercising this metal skeleton powered by fire is kinda hilarious if you think about it.

[@Littlebigant23]

his face when you said great car was priceless!

[@pab3783]

Subaru! Thank you for reviewing more Subarus. 👍

[@albegt98]

i love Impreza ,especially the Japan S series, a very balanced machine already as you buy it 👍💪

[@ernest_rs3]

Great video, I'm the driver of the Audi S3 from @quattroblog following my friend with the Yaris GR, regards!

[@christopherdaniel2747]

When he said it's like trying to defuse a bomb👀.......wonder if he knows about the Subaru's favorite past time activity😂

[@remissiveslave]

Subarus are a true love hate situation. I love how they look, drive, sound, jow versatile they are, but dont love have picky the engine is, how muxg money you have to spend just to still het dusted by dodge caravans unless you spend as much money on the engine as the car originally cost to buy. Have a focus st. Traded my 12 wrx due to frame getting long in the tooth, and everytime else was going to shit. Would love to get another wrx and tune it to a solid 350 whp but not likely for a while.

[@slimsladyyo]

Had my 03 impreza for 8 years, one of the most fun cars to drive on Coilovers😅

[@augustortiz]

The S206 is incredibly rare.

[@happysnapper6132]

Always liked scoobys since the Colin Mcrae days impressive performance with 4 big lads in as well...

[@thatmotoguy7505]

the passengers in the back holding on for dear life XD

[@EarthworriorVanArkelen]

Subaru love it , finally some some subaru content again ❤❤👍greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🇩🇪

[@spg993]

4 big guys in the car lol probably could have enjoyed the car more and for longer period of time before overheating if you went out with just 1 passenger.

[@dmanm85]

"DANGER TO MANIFOLD!!"... **passenger floorpan flies off* 😂

[@rushenhahahahah3643]

😊Hello Misha, very good video, if you can do it again with Padel Cam next time, that would be super cool

[@mgcharoudin]

I got in the car 1 minute before the track closure, and we had issue with the pedal cam, so went without it,

[@voinopol]

The guys giggling was the best thing ever😂😂😂

[@Droid132F]

Love me a Subaru. Thanks guys! What a fun video.

[@SuperBakura]

Misha was wondering in the end if he should buy that gen STI and make its own nurburgring package. 😂

[@ryleighd6434]

So exciting to watch! This is one of my dream cars!!

[@vator_rs]

A bomb and a subaru engine 🤣 good duo love the videos!

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

ej207 isnt a bomb lol ej25 is

[@vator_rs]

@@oldfashionedwrx3574 just a joke, love subarus 🙏

[@marvinvisser5039]

@@oldfashionedwrx3574 why is the EJ25 a bomb? Please tell me

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

@@marvinvisser5039 objectively less hg sealing as liners are smaller as pushed and bored out. Less room for coolant Cylinder liners weaker by far Heads more likely to lift as you have a higher charge per stroke especially under high push. The 2l are good Hope that helps

[@marvinvisser5039]

@@oldfashionedwrx3574 all correct besides less room for coolant. They hold less power reliably when tuned… stock form absolutely fine. That doesn’t make them a bomb. Just get a proper tune not to max them over the threshold which is around 550nm. Beyond that a set of high tensile strength head bolts and new head gasket will do just fine till 600nm which would be limit for not breaking the cilinderwall. After that it’s the same process as an EJ20 by closed decking. Anyway type in Forester STI on Mishas channel and see him rip my tuned EJ25 around ;) Did not explode, nor the 20k kilometers I did with it after.

[@slash11lipo]

The all important airfresheners on the rear view mirror. 😂

[@andrem5843]

I’m surprised it didn’t blow up around the ring. Subaru’s are pretty good at that.

[@dustindeville9428]

Absolutely love all of your videos

[@fobos101]

Looks like an absolute hoot!

[@km_ph_200]

Nice car and excellent driving. Cool video like always

[@laga2302]

SHMEE105 car on the background 😅! And also STIs are my dream cars...now everyone knows why!!

[@sdlausen1]

Imagine doing this run without the added 250 extra kilos of body weight.

[@jackjr1]

Please show the temp guages as well, I always like to see how hot these cars get on the track

[@mgcharoudin]

Not gonna put one more camera somewhere 😂 water temp remained ok btw

[@jorgemarinjaramillo221]

BOMB HAS BEEN PLANTED! Love u Misha

[@bamboosho0t]

Subarus sound SO much better when they use equal length runners vs unequal. I get the sound pulses of the unequal is fun, but….equal length, to me, is better.

[@iamatlantis1]

i was noticing that also.

[@emartinezr]

Absolutely not. The equals sound nice with the boxer engine, as in better than the standard high revving 4cyls... But the unequal rumble is beautiful and distinct. Performance-wise that's another topic... equal lengths typically have better longevity and can handle a liiiiittle bit more power.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

S204 and Spec C RaR is my favourite

[@chandlerbraaten847]

Spec C RA-R is an absolute weapon. I'd love to see Misha rip one on the ring.

[@TimaTheGreat]

Hey Misha! Have you ever tried the mazdaspeed 3? I havent noticed any videos of these or many on the nurburgring in general. I thought it would be cool to see one driven by you and hear the feedback you have about the car!!! With the right mods the car is a weapon! All it really needs is its fuel pump to be built along with an intake exhaust and tune will easily give this car 300WHP+ reliably which is great given its light weight! My gen 2 speed 3 weighs around 3100 pounds, i have all the suspension components and sway bars modded and planning for a built motor that will be good for 400whp long term!! current 310whp, would love to offer my car to you on the ring but i am in ontario and my turbo and motor is blown currently as this was my first manual car as well and 2 money shifts occured.. yikes but anyways love all the content you make for us would love to see some mazda action while im sitting out waiting for my motor!!!

[@mgcharoudin]

Haven't

[@guillermoguillermo4368]

While you wait for your motor there is an assetto corsa mod with a 280 hp and 3000 ish lbs to guesstimate how it could perform at the ring. I know because I like the force feedback in it and it is one of my fave street legal mods. Well made

[@oldfashionedwrx3574]

sweet, ej207 is a good subaru engine,i can't trust the ej25 though nice driving, fully loaded car, very fast

[@alexlaverde14]

Bro in back hitting his vape at the end of the lap had me dead 😮‍💨😂

[@AmgAmg-xn4yr]

Great job Keep it up From Argentina....

[@SPQR_GuiGui]

Holy fuck, this is a special one...!😍😍😍😍 Absolutely love my 2018 STI !🤤

[@ComedyPlug2]

Same it’s just so good

[@SPQR_GuiGui]

@@ComedyPlug2 I'm also from Switzerland (Valais/Wallis) !🤣

[@ComedyPlug2]

@@SPQR_GuiGui Ahahaha was für e Zuefall

[@matt260]

JDM spec EJ207 game changer.

[@princze89]

guy in the back is very expressive

[@dulelelen1315]

Can you post the Abarth Punto video soon please 🥺 Us from the abt community can't wait, amazing driving as always!

[@Modmaann]

Really hope you can drive a 2016+ ford focus RS this Year or preferably soon! Been waiting on this one for awhile.

[@jebesinsane9986]

ve had my subaru 2017 wrx since it had 4400 miles on it. Love that thing but had the tranny go on it at 22,000 miles. also yes i know how to drive a manual im 36 years old and have had 14 cars 9 of those manual. When i brought it to the shop they said i wasint under warranty bc they said it had signs of abuse $3200 later....Down the road as of now after they "fixed it" the car is back in the shop waiting to see what they say now at 30,000 miles. thinking about selling the thing now since this keeps happing and the bad taste of they Not honoring thier warranty

[@ohZyki]

Can we please see you driving a stage 2 e85 TTRS 8S with decent handling mods on the Nurburgring? I have one and would really love to see you do a video on one and your thoughts.

[@tecker842]

Take it to the Nurburgring and let him drive it!!!

[@mgcharoudin]

Lol that's oddly specific. Bring yours I'd say😂

[@ohZyki]

@@tecker842 I live on the other side of the world unfortunately, otherwise I would

[@tecker842]

@@ohZyki maaan!

[@iamatlantis1]

I didnt know these things existed, what a sweet ass WRX!

[@rereg543]

The newer Subaru WRX and STI look like the older WRX/STI's special needs cousin

[@rc_racing1743]

10:00 the guy in the back 😂

[@Alex-wb2yw]

I want to see you drive a well set up GD chassis sti

[@DragonActual]

Something I am curious about. During the years this car was something you can buy at dealerships. What were the trims/packages like? Other than the usual ideas such as the first trim having no fog lights and others having them. Was there anything else? Can't find much info/archives on it.

[@Stis206trackdays]

Only 2 trims was S206 and S206 NBR. All you could choose was the colour

[@DragonActual]

@@Stis206trackdaysalright, thanks.

[@seanwalsh4142]

Wow that Polo was impressive. Must have been a built 1.2 TFSi.

[@premiervracademy5527]

I love the faces of the guys in the car!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@raygangibbs3762]

It is a bomb! It’s a Subaru, it’ll blow it for no reason ❤️

[@love-life77738]

these come with a 2l instead of 2.5 it revs to 8 instead of 6.5 that's the difference between that and a s206 and a normal sti

[@nathanaelchetty500]

Props bro knows the proper way to shift gears in a subaru!

[@DahRidlah]

This was quite entertaining , you guys looked like: "better crash grinning than crying :D