Big Turbo 400HP Subaru STI vs. Tuned E85 Ford Focus RS | Tuner Shootout!

[@SpecVBlue]

The sound of the STI is just ridiculous, no other 4 cylinder sounds so good!

[@christianborel3626]

Omg yesss bro im so in love

[@Eric-Wall]

Cant agree. But we are all diffrent.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

@@Eric-Wall If u actually disagreed you would propose your superior 4 but you know hes correct

[@Eric-Wall]

@@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n Uuu, why whould i need to do that? And when you say proposed your superior 4, do you think i mean something different then the RS? We are just talking sound here, why cant we have different opinions?

[@jerryyanezst2]

Focus st with 2.3 stroker and piper cans 😂

[@Bestwick1983]

Question: How did you keep the owners from vaping long enough to film them?

[@funnydubby6401]

better question is which one would blow there headers first lmfao

[@JMPC90]

Jokes old and lame

[@Bestwick1983]

@@JMPC90 it's a joke, not a dick. So don't take it so hard.

[@JMPC90]

Bestwick1983 wow, haven’t heard that before

[@ez4ag]

This legit made me laugh.

[@jo23bulls]

Not a fan of the RS exhaust. As an ecoboost mustang owner, it's tough finding an exhaust that sounds ok.

[@domeb7387]

What do you expect Mustang is V8 :D of course V4 is another Sound. I dont like Loud exhaustion. Better to have a nice Sound than just being loud ^^

[@jo23bulls]

@@domeb7387 Of course, but even for a 4 pot, it sounds off. I want something with some growl with some pops here and there.

[@domeb7387]

@@jo23bulls there should be an exhaustion that gets you some pops. For me personally i like that high sound ^^

[@777aterial]

@@domeb7387 V4?

[@lsdpepe3516]

Well theres your problem. Its an ecoboost. Get a big boy mustang and it will be very easy to find one.

[@metalsound74]

Exhaust note on the rs is horrible.

[@famus801]

JR Quijada ya I’m all for loud cars but it’s kinda annoying but still a cool car

[@Chris-uu7oz]

Your?? Really??? Your???

[@yfz450rider39]

The RS sounds gross

[@jackcollin1695]

@@Chris-uu7oz some people really dont know how to use "your" vs. "You're" and even "then" vs. "Than".but sometimes we need to understand what they really meant to say even their spelling and word is wrong.

[@mgxploit4569]

Sounds so much better in person, its crazy

[@playdoh1975]

wish they would bring back the hatchback in the STi...

[@MrSkarbek36]

Love my hatch Sti😇 sometimes I wish I had a sedan w a wing but oh well

[@jravila4609]

playdoh1975 I know right bro, the new hatchbacks are clean asf, wish they came in sti & wrx too

[@jravila4609]

playdoh1975 I mean you could build one but you’d have to have some serious cash

[@Stumpy801]

If they do and it has the ej in it I will trade my 18 limited

[@Vodafone16v]

The SOUND that STI throws out is just GNARLEY!

[@adamhouston4299]

This video was awesome 👍 I love my RS but man i still have a soft spot for subarus in my heart

[@GPimpin23]

Same! I wish I didn't sell my wrx for the RS

[@jathanlabs6939]

The turbo sounds that Sti Makes good Lord!

[@bryangiraldo8131]

Sti sounds better looks cooler period

[@panagiotisf7228]

Sti looks like shit and the engine sucks balls

[@dimdavila6996]

@@panagiotisf7228 you don't have a clue do you?

[@rotarypower956]

Definitely need some more comparison videos like this. I enjoyed it.

[@GrizleMah0gany]

I had to live in both worlds. 2017 RS DD and 2005 FXT fully STI swapped on e85. The focus is amazing, and I love it, but I can't tear my self away from my heart which lives with my XT.

[@YvngWulf]

Man, I gotta say, this video put the biggest smile on my face :). Wow those 2 cars are absolute monsters!

[@uxot]

For the guys saying the RS exhaust sounds bad,it was changed i tell you,this isn't the stock exhaust and i agree it sound like crap vs stock..

[@RedPanda-ey8os]

Why does the Focus sound like a 70's 2 stroke scooter? Both nice cars and great review thank you the similar vehicle comparison is a fun format.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

James Metcalf it’s exhaust manifold setup coupled with its bore/stroke size/length

[@nicks2547]

The quality on your videos ... idk if it was just the lighting or what but wow just stunning.

[@MrJonathanlopez100]

I haven’t seen Your videos for a long time but coming back as a usual viewer. Still can’t believe you are still at 200k followers. Keep up the good work

[@alexstromberg7696]

"everything on this car has been touched" begins to only list engine parts xd

[@stefanb974]

Sucks that Cali is so strict with their laws. Focus rs has a loud exhaust from factory lol. New veloster N is the same with all the pops and crackles. I prefer the rs if I was were to choose.

[@MrSkysommer]

That STI turbo spool is insane.

[@alanboyer8993]

Skyler Sommer lol ever heard a Saab 9-5 loudest stock turbo I’ve ever heard with a simple intake delete you can hear it legitimately a parking lot away.

[@rewindevocojp5439]

The way you guys film is so good it always helps tell the story about each car! I’m gonna try to film in that style!

[@mariodiniz21]

Holy shit that RS sounds so bad it hurts my ears.

[@4bvenom733]

That how Prius will sounds like when u put an exhaust on it

[@chrisej207]

Used to own subarus. Guy went through two engines not because of tuners but cause of driver use. I got (oem) 200k mile is300 2jz na-t, conservative tune 300whp with basic maintenance refresh.

[@huskyjay4405]

That sti has so much tubo sound 🙌🏻

[@doctorrobert60]

Both great cars and great owners who have their priorities right. I have owned STI hatchbacks and currently own 2017 RS hatchback. I miss the STI hatchback but also love driving the RS. If Subaru would bring back the STI hatchback I could see myself giving it a go again. Thanks for the video guys!

[@LiteSwitch]

Such a dope RS! Awesome review of two great cars!

[@Scott555ish]

I run a GC8 Impreza (modified and owned since 2002) and a Focus RS. Despite the Impreza being 16 years older than the RS it's still a hoot to drive and quicker in a straight line than my Stage 1 RS. If the latest STi was more tuneable and Open Source tuning was possible I'd be out of the RS and into an STi in a heartbeat.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

I think they are more cult followed, and each party will make the case for their platform.

[@grumpyBSTRD]

Why are you wearing a red tie...white shirt in your blues jacket..

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

detroy54321 Listen here AFI 36 2903. What difference does it make?

[@grumpyBSTRD]

@@WelcomeToTheMadness yeah it does, disrespect to the uniform. If you wear it wear it right.

[@grumpyBSTRD]

I wore it for 6 God damn years, and if I'm gonna wear if after I'm gonna wear it right. It's not a damn style it's a uniform.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

detroy54321 a whole six years huh...that’s nice. This uniform is mine, it’s being taken care off. Don’t worry about it’s well being.

[@theroyalfamily89]

That color scheme with white black and gold is fire!!!

[@amgvlogs5087]

7:29 "This car is built to handle 600hp... Except for the block" This argument can be made for any car 😂

[@AJTalks]

Not most Audis or VW

[@joshuawalcott321]

Actually usually the block is the one thing that can handle high power with ease

[@amgvlogs5087]

@@joshuawalcott321 "block" referring to the short-block, not just the physical block. The point I was making is that his statement is a flawed argument. He basically said this: the engine was built to handle 600 hp, as long as you upgrade all the parts that will prevent you from reaching 600 hp. You see the problem with that argument ;) ?

[@joshuawalcott321]

@@amgvlogs5087 no he's actually referring to the physical block itself because they will crack if you try to push too much power through them

[@amgvlogs5087]

@@joshuawalcott321 regardless my point stays the same. and how are you gonna say the block can handle high power, then come back and say its weak.

[@BenSpoolin]

LOL @ "EVERYTHING has been touched, BUT the block" you just made a ticking time bomb have a shorter fuse bud

[@serkankilic826]

It's going to blow anyway man so why not ring its neck before it does, Built engines blow up to and they dont last for long periods of time either

[@nwbklr]

I think he’s good to go keepin it at around 400 or less. Like he said it’s detuned because of the internals but he’s got the setup for over 600. I’m guessin eventually he’ll go forges soon enough.

[@SoulsSave]

He’s fine with the power he’s making and E85.

[@MusicLover1049]

With those mods, I feel like the engines reliability/longevity will come down to how aggressively the car is driven. If the owner put-puts around in it, I’m sure it will last... If he’s redlining that’s thing and boosting it up often, who knows. Both my WRX and now STi have been pretty unforgiving

[@BenSpoolin]

Aaron C. Anyone who buys a WRX or STI to build and not do Subaru shit in it including launches and driving hard bought the wrong car I don’t get it. STI is to hoon not to make 400 hp to sit at 5% throttle and hard park it

[@houseking9211]

17:01 The sound that the sti makes is just pure bliss. I liked the rs when it came out a lot, but the engine really sounds pretty bad, and the interior is very ford, which isn't a good thing. Other than those two things, I like the characteristics of a 2.3 turbo (I have a 9-5 aero, the torque is amazing) I like the way it looks stock, definitely not the way the one in this video looks, and I like the drivetrain, though a pure bred subie or evo awd system would be preferable obviously

[@ismet_sxv]

Brilliant footage and content, keep it up 👍 🔥

[@Feintgames]

The only bad thing about modern STIs and WRXs is the lack of flared fenders. I have the same complaint about the RS. I love my flared fenders on my 2011 WRX. I get compliments on the car almost every day, which is nice too.

[@npaul4171]

It's absolutely amazing how much more aggressive aftermarket flared fenders makes the current WRX/STI look...the whole car just looks meaner. This from the factory would have definitely made the car look like a much sportier total package.

[@lop8828]

I couldn't listen to the 2.3 note for longer than 2 hours. Sounds hideous

[@dick8997]

Sounds about 30x as shitty here as in person

[@SlowestRS]

Currently own my +500whp Focus RS, not gunna lie, that STI sounds sexy!

[@LORDRA1DEN]

The problem with the RS is the same problem with the Evo: they put good mods on shitty base cars. I have a regular Focus and have spent enough times in the forums realizing that the same stupid issues I have are all present on the RS and ST. Like cheap materials for one. Then stupid things breaking. So far with 90,000 miles the trunk wiring is completely broken giving the trunk open alert and reverse lights no longer work. The car has transmission problems (automatic) even though it go regular services. The engine mounts are bad even though no one's beating up the car. The headlights on the regular Focus are horrible, you can't see anything (put in LEDs). The windshield wipers are possibly the worst design I've ever seen, they rattle,and scrape and silicon blades to the same thing, it's just a poor design with no frame on the blade. The brakes are a pain in the ass to change thanks to that hex bolt you have to undo to get the calipers off. Both o2 sensors are bad. Stuff just breaks left and right. Which sucks because it does actually have cool seats, it's very comfortable, it handles the road really well, and it's really solid. I also really like the stock intake. I added a K&N filter to that and left it alone. I mean I clean it, but looking at the design a CAI didn't make much sense. Now I know you're thinking that's what you get with a base Focus, right? But you shouldn't. Quality is quality. I had a 2008 WRX. Hatchback, of course. That was a great car. What Subaru started with was a much better car overall and made it much better. I drove that car till 85,000 miles and traded it on a Rav4. I got $14,000 in trade for that. They hold their value really well. I had it for five years and when I bought it I paid just over $20,000 for it (it had 7,000 miles, so it was "pre-owned"). The Evos are another one that start out with a shitty car and start slapping on performance parts. Between these two, I'd go with the Subaru. I'd hate not having a hatchback for this type of car, but I trust Subaru a hell of a lot more than Ford. My WRX, I never once put synthetic oil in it. I had it tested every year because either Subaru or the dealership did one free yearly check-up. I never had any issues with the turbo. Hopefully the new WRX has a hatchback version and keeps the manual. And if that Type R by Honda ever gets AWD and 3 seats in the back instead of 2, that might be something to get.

[@DKT252]

The STIs canards are installed backwards...

[@bromando44]

holy shit lmao

[@WaydUncaged]

The first guy is a little out there while the second guy is living in reality.

[@jmelgar4763]

Happy I went with the borla s type for my RS after hearing this one 😬

[@xavierlopez6902]

Jmelgar how’s the borla exhaust? I’m trying to find an exhaust for my rs.

[@Fatalityx209]

Me too. its nice and quiet, real throaty. I also have a decat pipe on mine and it still sounds quiet stock when cruising, no drone whatsoever

[@johnbenz82]

What bov is that sti running, oh my that sound is amazing compared to others.

[@BP-fx3qc]

Proud sti owner.

[@lsdpepe3516]

Proud head gasket replacer huh. Good for you 👌

[@BP-fx3qc]

@@lsdpepe3516 haha thanks, the sarcasm is well appreciated

[@SIRICKO]

lol

[@blackreef9972]

@@BP-fx3qc just wait for it, ran into a crap tone of issues with my subaru on an e54 tune with just 24 psi

[@BP-fx3qc]

@@blackreef9972 sorry to hear that, mine is all stock. Will go stage 2 iag block this upcoming summer but will keep my original stock motor as well.

[@skepticalskeksis221]

The “new” California exhaust law isn’t really new. The 93 dB part has been in place since 2003 I believe. Just the lack of it being a fix it ticket has changed. My sti is turbo back, and all five of my cars I have had from 2003 to now all had load exhausts on them. Not once have I been pulled over for the exhaust being loud. I think this whole issue has been blow out of proportion.

[@PittiesAndMore]

It's 95dB.

[@PittiesAndMore]

@K L it is not a $1000 fine. The judge will probably dismiss the citation if you are 95dB or under. The actual fine is $193 plus court cost. The judge dismissed my exhaust citation.

[@npaul4171]

Solid video. WRX STI owner here. Always loved the RS.

[@richnz555]

Sti-ly Subaru everytime all the way, looks, sound, performance, old and new. Nothing like the sound of an angry subie exhaust turbo spooling hard and the flutter of the bov 2 calm the tension!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

That's the best exhaust you could find for the RS? Is electronic dubstep your favorite music?

[@2011chitsazzadeha]

Two cars face off with glass blocks haha

[@NickButlerish]

@@Turshin and then cries itself to sleep because it's the only one without offspring

[@famus801]

Nicholas Butler but then he remembers he has a lotion bottle and some tissues

[@IzakayaTonton]

turshin you mean in a straight line right? Because the evo is definitely not better in the corners.

[@IzakayaTonton]

AC Gaming PCs you know the RS has a Mazda bottom end, Right?

[@2011chitsazzadeha]

@@IzakayaTonton Of course lol, albeit an open deck block design.

[@focusst273]

RS and STI got its own people and preferences. But RS by far is an awesome machine and it's my top, top pick.

[@matthewzuber9823]

the RS is one of the best looking cars around! no question hahaha

[@gasolinescream3588]

Both cool cars. Totally agree that you only need so much hp and something to be said about a well prepped and set up fast car than just huge power.

[@ront5689]

Focus Rs Is A Sick car but man the STI looks great, interior is nice, spacious. After all the street races etc I've been to. Wrx's & Sti's are some of the best sounding cars....Would love to own one some day..subarus are really safe as well...I've only driven a 2014 regular impreza hatchback, would like 2 experience a wrx or sti 🙂

[@MrStuwr250f]

Great quality contend Marcus, you are now putting out some of the best quality on KZbin. As an Sti owner, I agree with your conclusions too. Although, I like the basic layout of Sti interior, the plastics are pretty nasty, but then other than the seats, in the RS the interior looks very low rent. Golf R kills them both of interior quality but, that car doesn't excite me one bit.

[@npaul4171]

That was effectively my take. Absolutely spectacular interior that puts others in its relative class to shame, but not quite a comparable degree of driving excitement.

[@blueridge8992]

Excellent video as usual. Did you mic under the hood of the Subaru?

[@panderalexander]

great video, two great cars!

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Great cars and filming!

[@RanjMN]

Both the cars look brilliant!

[@GhostReaper5.0]

good review ! really enjoyed it

[@rubenanciramartinez7666]

spool in the STI is very awesome, luv it

[@GregLopes]

STi making power on a stock block.... yikes!

[@hasani2555]

it's a 2018 internals are revised

[@TD1S3]

forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2877380

[@roykim5322]

No. The 2018 sti still has the shitty cast pistons. Only the 18 type ra has stronger pistons and also the 19+

[@jack073]

@@roykim5322 Even the RA has cast pistons. The new S209 will have forged pistons and rods though.

[@roykim5322]

Jack Robertson ye I heard the ra pistons are a bit stronger than the previous 15-18 sti. S209 prices is gonna hurt people’s Wallets. Dealer markup is gonna be crazy

[@comet30265]

The RS looks amazing, haters going to hate like always.

[@cnapmak1983]

Very nice rides l like them both but i agree the sti is better but i like the look of the hatchback rs more than the 2015+ hence why im sticking with my 2011 Sti hatch. The Sti are overlooked IMO especially the 2011-2014 Sti's and will only go up in price even more than they have in the last year. Some of my car enthusiast friends that drove my 2011 sti, bunch of basic BMW M3, M5, 911 weekend track worrier types and even non BMW nice people, agree the sound from the 2011 sti is one of the best 4 cylinder engine noise out there. I cannot wait to get my 2011 sti hatch back from the shop with a new type RA engine, custom built Hill country turbo, bigger injectors, e85 etc only "tasteful mods". In my opinion the Cobb intake down pipe exhaust helps the sti to be the best sounding 4 cylinder car out there. I stayed with the unequal length headers ,sacrificed some power, just to keep the amazing sound this car makes. You just have to hear these Sti's in person that rumble from the boxer engine w the Cobb exhaust the subtle blow of sound from the cobb intake and also the blue flames from the exhaust is just the icing on the cake no other 4 banger produces as much drama for the $ as the sti does. The Sti is a future classic but im probably somewhat biased since i was always a fan of the Subaru wrx sti. The driving experience you get from a manual car when you nail the shifts perfectly is something you will not get from a top end Tesla which is a great daily its so fast it will make you want to puke but it does that because its so quite there is no increasing engine noise to help your mind to anticipate that acceleration. The theatricality of an old fashioned turbo engine with its RPM and engine noise building up culminating in a perfect shift that kicks you back in to your seat will never be matched by an electric car no matter how fast it is.

[@RagerWRX]

Couldn’t have said it better myself😭🙌🏽 I own a ‘21 STI and I love mine.

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Dude, I love the curved rear wing spoiler on the RS! Where can I buy that at?

[@marcosmiguelruizrosado6352]

Im a Subaru fan, but both cars are good looking cara. I prefer the STI for much reasons, but the Focus if you see on person looks so good too.

[@joadson_pr]

Beautiful Focus RS and Subaru

[@herpderp1662]

I owned an sti before my RS. Both "made" make 400awhp and the RS was faster, period. For a track car the RS wins no competition. But my sti was a better CAR, period. It was built better, it was less miserable to live with as a daily. It was easier to work on, parts were easier to get, after market parts were overwhelmingly abundant and cheaper etc etc. If I were to buy ether again "yes I know the RS isnt made anymore" I would go with the sti. Especially if subi removes head from ass and replaces the ancient engine.

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Herp Derp Our local engine builders hate the design of the Subaru’s engine and they don’t understand why they stick with it. They really try to steer people away from doing big power builds. They themselves will tell you even investing big dollars into a EJ doesn’t mean it will hold. Once you take the engine apart and look at it. You would also know what there talking about. Then you even look at the 4G63 and you start to understand why Evos are so much faster and make so much more power. Plus they don’t like to rev while. 4G63 can rev to the moon.

[@octurbojoe]

Even though the RS exhaust sounds horrible, the dive planes on the STI are installed backwards, which is also horrible.

[@gabpis]

Fullboost brought me here awesome content guys

[@MoMo-ve7yq]

STI all day long..

[@RK1FX]

I'll take the sti

[@Mike604]

@@NetomaMusic Did he say he'll take THAT STi? No. You won't go to the mechanic if you actually know how to drive and know what you're doing to the tune

[@markslightam5846]

Nicolas A have you even owned one? Much less driven one?

[@tjlovesrachel]

Nicolas A no no... not the same car man

[@Mike604]

Nicolas A You’re comparing your 11 WRX with this STi and all 15+ STi in general? That’s like judging how your sister in law is in bed

[@voltzz1817]

what wheels are those on the rs rpf1 replicas they look similar ?

[@Alvesr2099]

More of that STI!

[@streetboyz1096]

Compare a focus st and a rs! Or st vs type r

[@wienusface]

St isn’t even in the same league lol. Maybe a base wrx, or civic si.

[@streetboyz1096]

Alex Beaton 😂🤣 your joke is sooo funny “civic si, wrx BASE” Lmfaooo

[@wienusface]

Rx7 StreetBoyz not picking up what you’re putting down here but all I’m saying is, a type r and an st isnt even a comparison.

[@Jay_Tsunami_]

Yes.. a Focus ST is more comparable to a Civic SI or a WRX

[@alaskayoung3413]

I think the best choice out of the two is definitely.... an EVO!

[@steezyezCs]

Alaska Young good choice

[@BP-fx3qc]

Lmao

[@s208richard8]

Would recommend you get the front strut tower bar to enable the car to handle the extra HP, as well as the rear suspension link and arm packages; they are extras for WRX STIs, but they come as standard on the S208, probably the same with the S209.

[@siryessir526]

With the right exhaust setup RS's can sound good.

[@jasons2697]

I don’t know if Roads Untraveled read a post I sent around a week or two ago, but I asked for him to do a video like this, where he does comparisons between tuned cars. Maybe he read it, maybe he didn’t, but it looks like I know what his channel should be moving towards haha

[@StargateDav]

Truly would be super epic and nautical to go on quick canyon runs and races at night with these cars.. ughh drifting in the wintery fresh snow of the Cali Mountains would be so so siiickk

[@staypuft5428]

A Ford is still a Ford, no matter how hard they try to be something else. Prolly why they stopped making cars (lmao) The rs is a nice looking car but, sounds like a 91 civic. The WRX looks sleepy but sounds like srt built it. No matter the car; you still gotta appreciate the time and $$ invested!! Well done

[@midnightquest9758]

Had a focus back in 2000 it look exactly the same as it does now

[@nickcargill4577]

Nice cars! I'm getting a type R

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Where can I buy that add-on for the wing on the RS?

[@MountainMace]

What canyon road was this filmed on?

[@meganjay30]

Thanks for your video Why did they make the power band like a Fiesta ST...? Thought that was the trade off of a small turbo, I thought it would work like big turbos work and just keep pulling all the way to redline.. more fun than low down torque but then it's less usable so I guess it makes sense really....

[@aguilar310]

How do I join the canyon ride group with Matt?

[@ajcivita11]

DM @canyon_kings on instagram and you can join anytime

[@pw85___]

The fact that the Subie wasn't washed before the video was filmed really really irks me..

[@Kcroc]

pdeuce2985 *sighs in rally car*

[@pw85___]

@@Kcroc coughs in daily driver

[@xavierlopez6902]

You are an idiot kek

[@diegotobar6839]

That's the best part! If you drive your car hard enough you'll recognize how the dirt settles on it. This dude drives

[@staypuft5428]

Thats the Subaru in its natural habitat

[@sooperman12]

@16:24 when the car is so good that your laugh sounds like the flutter of the wastegate.

[@tucruiz820]

Man that subie sounds good :)

[@masonfontaine9823]

As an owner of a b4 legacy I can say that sound wise, no four cylinder is better sounding than a flat 4

[@tyrantmind]

Liked the video alot. Super nice production quality. One thing i was curious about for the STI. Why put all the money in upgrades, and not do the block?

[@Coraza17]

Matt g block would cost as twice than just full bolt on bro

[@Fab24hdumans]

Was hoping for a side by side launch and 1/4 miles timing... disappointed ☹️. Sold, in the past my 2012 hatch STI stage 2, E85, riding Porsche now, all new world... I was keeping an eye on the RS but was wondering if it’s more reliable now (2018 2019), also which one is the fastest on those 2 models in this video... (could careless of the exhaust noise)... No offense but I smoke a guy with his STI, same setting and Turbo/exhaust noise as this video, pretty embarrassing making all those “performances noise” and stay behind... Anyway, which one should be the fastest in your opinion?

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

Great review thank you

[@YOUJCELO23]

What’s the wheel set up of the STI???

[@james8287]

Great video

[@k9-unit-australia275]

Both cars a awesome. I own both and there great cars. If i had to choose it would be the sti no question.

[@Malthus]

The sound of the RS is just not my thing. It doesn't revv very high and you can't hear the turbo enough(if at all)...quite a raspy exhaust on this one as well. Really like the look the owner went for though, with the front mods and black hood, it looks hella aggressive. I like how you can hear the turbo on the STI, and a flat 4 just sounds more exotic...so yeah, STI for me. Both very cool cars nonetheless, thx for sharing!

[@unfortunatengagement]

no one who puts all that work in their car wants to hear "but the STI definitely makes a better daily"

[@kazenoyonia.6516]

Interested in what exhaust that RS uses that makes it sound like a dying vespa. Meanwhile the STI sounds like a Dyson since he put equal headers

[@Wolfpack9able]

Equal headers and stock exhaust 🤢🤢🤢

[@NathanElcoate]

21PSI on stock block... is it still running?

[@petkokrushev3840]

The canards on the STI are mounted incorrectly....

[@37yeahbuddy]

Big turbo e85 STI only making 400whp meanwhile the stock turbo FBO e40 RS is making 380whp. OUCH!

[@Mrlolibre]

He said the motor Is still stock internally so he's probably not trying to push the motor too hard. A rotated setup on an STI has a lot more room for power. 400whp is obtainable on a STI with a stock location turbo.

[@1ledp621]

Was this @ Boquet or San francisquito