Your videos are always a great vibe keep it up Chris!🫡
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Real one brother! Much love. ❤
@greentea_vsrg8 ай бұрын
Not worth it to get an STI if you’re gonna slam it, you throw the $10,000 worth of performance upgrades out the window once you slam it on bags to be a show car im not even hating on stance btw it just makes zero sense when you could spend the difference on bags and wheels for the wrx
@anthonycordova33838 ай бұрын
not true buddy
@user-uq4ly6fp6m8 ай бұрын
It's a flex being able to do something different and modify the top trim model of a vehicle to the way you want; why settle for a lesser trim if you can afford to get what you want?
@misael13968 ай бұрын
@@anthonycordova3383imo these cars don’t belong on bags or to be stanced out. If that’s your goal then the wrx is better for you since you won’t miss out on the driving feel that you get from the sti. Night and day difference driving both cars
@Hserkuoutdoor8 ай бұрын
If you’re looking for a car to race. Subaru isn’t for you man. We out here flexing and having fun that’s what it meant for me. Not sure about other Subieowner.
@carterschichtel96788 ай бұрын
@@Hserkuoutdoormust have never been to a rally, hill climb or auto cross then😂 You will see plenty of gc8, sti, brz.
@Dr.Smartbrain6 ай бұрын
I drive a 2018 WRX. Cobb stage 1 tuned. Diverter valve, so mine does a chopping “stu stu stu” that we all love. 2” lift spacers with Sparco Terra gold wheels and Falken Wildpeaks and mud flaps. It’s sick as hell.
@thrashingjustin5 ай бұрын
Good for you lol
@davidbraucht20304 ай бұрын
pics or gtfo
@Rustynuggitz2 ай бұрын
That sounds sick, do you have an instagram? I’m looking to get a WRX and I would love to see how that looks
@Ohdsko2 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brother!!
@Izaiahhhhhhhh8 ай бұрын
sti is my favorite 🔥. this is quality content. chris, you deserve 10 million subs. keep it up 🔥😮💨
@DizzyStitch8 ай бұрын
During the 6 years I had my WRX I always wish I had a STI. Now that I have a STI I couldnt see myself going back. As a daily driver i can say a WRX is a little more comfortable to just get in and go, in the STI its more of a raw and mechanical feel that could seem less comfortable especially since ive changed out most bushing and mounts. It truly depends if you have the funds to afford the STI, insurance, gas, and other maintenance things like brakes.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯
@zombielivesmatter72948 ай бұрын
he didn't even mention the most significant difference, the handling, STI got the goods with front LSD, center DCCD diff, and rear LSD, and WRX got open front diff and open rear diff with electronic vectoring using brakepads 😅
@paulmarsdensr10958 ай бұрын
Exactly brother. Me going from the 2017 WRX to a 2020 STI is awesome. The overall driving experience is better to me in the STI. I never thought that Subaru would not ever make an STI.
@lucian71828 ай бұрын
The Wrx was definitely better for a daily commuter. More comfortable, far better mpg around town (stock for stock) also a good degree more reliable, it was also nice that the Wrx comes with an oil temp sensor from factory. If it was an only car I would recommend the Wrx over the Sti as it’s more reliable, cheaper to mod to about 300-350whp and easier on the wallet for fuel. Now if you have a second car, the sti all the way. Better seats, better suspension, better awd system, 2 lsd, dccd, bulletproof trans good for 750 whp, better sounding whether you stay ulh or go to elh, cost more but has a much higher power ceiling. Better brakes and handling, better intercooler from factory. Maintenance between the 2 is pretty close especially if you use good fluids and parts, although some shops will charge a premium because it says sti on your car. Insurance didn’t cost anymore for me on my 21 sti than it did for the 2020 Wrx I drove previously. Mpg on the sti can be improved, good tune, and a fpr can go a long way. On 91 my stage 3 sti will get about 17-18 mpg city and 22-23 freeway. On e85 that’s a different story hahah about 14-16 city 18-20 freeway.
@gloglo12756 ай бұрын
Bro I’m not joking. I have an 09 Wrx pushing 300whp FBO. After reading your comment I went to test drive an 2015 STI, and I fell in love with the STI. I bought it the day before Father’s Day. 2 hours one way to get it. Just love love the car. Lol
@chris_wrx8 ай бұрын
I have 2018 wrx with a tasteful amount of mods and I love it soooo much.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Great car! Enjoy it man. 🔥
@nickstance8 ай бұрын
Hi chris 🫶🏾
@6speedArks8 ай бұрын
Had a wrx before I bought my 21 sti and I couldn’t imagine ever going back to a wrx , the sti is better then the wrx at literally everything except I’d say MPG . If you can afford the sti get it , it’s miles better then the wrx . If your on a budget go for the wrx but if you have the funds go for the sti . But do not ever go for the cvt if you can only get the wrx learn manual . The cvt is absolutely terrible and shifts terrible and they go out prematurely . Love the vid brother !
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Agree! STI is better on paper. All depends on budget and vision. 💯
@panderalexander8 ай бұрын
@@chris_borgesit's not only better on paper, it's better in reality, literally every track test and data, tell me how in Car and Driver's Lightning Lap testfrom 10 years ago a STI did 10 seconds ahead of the newest WRX and how the newest WRX placed one of the worst times ever in Lightning Lap 2024.
@lucian71828 ай бұрын
One key area the Wrx wins out is longevity. If you drive both and maintain both the same, the Wrx will likely last an extra 40k -60k miles over the sti before it needs a rebuild.
@Bagged8GenAccord8 ай бұрын
Definitely need more commentary’s like this 🔥🔥🔥
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Switched it up with this one 🔥
@tearnalor26856 ай бұрын
I LOVE my STI. I also have a 2020 STI. Going to mod it a little but it is my daily driver as well. Great vid. Was fun to watch.
@paulmarsdensr10958 ай бұрын
I like the STI better. I owned a 2017 WRX and now I own a 2020 STI. A night and day difference. 😊 A great video brother.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
🔥💯 Thank you bro!
@WrexyJoe8 ай бұрын
I started watching since you had the wrx because I had one, but I’ve definitely stuck around for all your other content! Great job Chris and keep up the great work!
@FitWit-Saggu3 ай бұрын
I just got 2019 stock sti only 30k kms on it. Absolutely loving it.
@acidfrogs108 ай бұрын
For my wrx I only run shell 93 tuned at 300HP and 321 tq and I get 26 mpg. What I love about my wrx is the money I saved from buying the wrx Ive been able to put into mods making my wrx a blast and I never feel like I shouldve gone for the STI. However, one day I will buy an 05-07 STI for my dream build but for now I love my wrx it has been so good to me.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! All that matters is you enjoy your car for what it is. 💯
@davidbraucht20304 ай бұрын
proof? i bet you have none.
@acidfrogs104 ай бұрын
@@davidbraucht2030 What am I proving
@NarrowStreetz7 ай бұрын
Nothing beats the sound of an STI with an equal length header and external wastegate set up.
@chris_borges7 ай бұрын
external wastegate sounds amazing with these cars
@davidbraucht20304 ай бұрын
equal lenth headers ruin the rumble and just make it sound like a honda..... noppe
@CyFi8088 ай бұрын
Chris changing the video style! Love seeing new ways of editing and sound quality! Much love like always!
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Glad you guys enjoyed this little change up!
@Talio-018 ай бұрын
6:47 I'm 90% sure 'S/S#' is not a tune, it doesn't change the torque. All it does is adjust throttle response, aswell as 'I' heavily delays throttle response and reduces turbo spooling.
@an0obis6938 ай бұрын
I love both WRX and STI. I also own both but I treat my STI like my weekend car and my WRX as my daily. I can say it's hard to choose between them both because they both deliver in their own ways. Plus my STI has very low miles and I'm trying to keep it that way . It's bone stock 8k miles 😂.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
That’s dope that you have both! 💯
@jacobweeks68668 ай бұрын
I love my WRX just been saving up to add stuff to it. But goal is to make it look like your old WRX! That inspired me to try to upgrade my WRX after I bought it
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Miss that car sm 😭
@worldrallyblu7 ай бұрын
been in my 19 wrx for over 2 years now. immediately after sitting in that interior, i knew i wanted to throw the STi recaros in there. by the time i round out my interior with everything i wanna do to it, it’ll basically look like an STi on the inside. back when i got my car, the market was wild, but today i can get a newer STi with less miles for cheaper than i paid for my wrx.
@vangxiong1018 ай бұрын
one thing i hate about the wrx, is the seats. You sit too close to the gas pedal if you want to be able to full press the clutch down. Maybe it's just me, but thats one of the main thing i like about the sti over the wrx
@18zips808 ай бұрын
They have the same seats on the VA lol
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Also don’t like how high the seats are in both cars 😂
@Carsinematography8 ай бұрын
I put shell 91 in all my performance toys/vehicles. Definitely notice the difference in 91 from shell compared to Petro
@GhostDigital2k8 ай бұрын
I like both STI/WRX. Awesome video by the way. I like this style video.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the different vibes today. 💯
@TazztheWolf8 ай бұрын
Ever since i was introduced to the WRX i knew it had to be my dream car. Now i own a 2018 WRX premium and its my summer daily/project car and I love everything about it.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
So sick bro congrats on achieving that!
@Franke6098 ай бұрын
I go to shell for 93 and this local station by me called mighty joes for e85.
@noteeeven_everyday18928 ай бұрын
Genuine question, if you were in a budget and can ONLY consider the wrx for around 22k. Would you prefer to settle fo a used 15 mustang gt at around 77k miles over the wrx?
@AudioHead8098 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video. I had an 18 wrx and now have a 17 sti and I love the sti a lot more personally. Just the way it handles and the way the car feels in general is night and day. The wrx feels light and not as planted. Also the extra power and the way the transmission feels. I mean if you can afford it I think the sti is a no brainer
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
💯💯💯💯
@SonikJesus8 ай бұрын
STi is way better. It sounds and drives amazing. You said it yourself, the WRX is like driving a manual camry.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Agree haha. With some bolt ons the WRX is not bad at all!
@GotBoostMyBoy8 ай бұрын
Camrys don’t have turbos
@SonikJesus7 ай бұрын
@@GotBoostMyBoy Ok?
@AntilleanConfederation7 ай бұрын
I say bs. Maybe comparing the VA wrx to the STI yes. But the VB wrx fixes 90% of the issues with the Va WRX.
@jeijeihilario99833 ай бұрын
Yeah coz camry gap sti😂
@forgetfulyoseph8 ай бұрын
I paid for my 2019 sti used with 25k miles 36,000 with 100k mile warranty back in 2020
@The_thelamp8 ай бұрын
Damn
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Price seems about right for that time!
@forgetfulyoseph8 ай бұрын
@chris_borges yeah chris sadly idk if the price has gone up or down ,I mean is the sti really gonna hold it's value in the long run, like the evo
@moldyrefrigerator8 ай бұрын
@@forgetfulyoseph $36k in 2020 is now $43,444 in 2024 dollars.
@lucian71828 ай бұрын
Got my 21 limited new in 2021 for 43.5k before tax.
@ScrubbersX8 ай бұрын
had a basic bolt on wrx and recently got an sti making a bit more power and the difference is night and day between to 2, after buying the STi i’m not sure what i was even thinking buying and modifying the WRX
@dose_of_j8 ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong with either tbh! Whatever your budget it, the wrx and sti are good choices with TONS of aftermarket support 🙌🏾
@saverssavers99193 ай бұрын
the biggest difference is the transmission you can build power with both motors but the driveline is what you feel when you drive the car the sti has everything you want in a drivers car, but if what something cool to learn the basics on get a bare bones wrx theyre both amazing but theres a reason why sti's hold their value.
@aldopimenteljr77638 ай бұрын
Im looking into getting an sti within the next yr or so. I love the way they sound...
@gengiz6 ай бұрын
Hey mate the sti has better suspension at front end but same at rear with a change in spring rates etc after 2018. STI vs wrx is like race car for road vs road car with extra performance and still comfort
@potentialautomotive70458 ай бұрын
Great explanation video Chris. This style video was very interesting 🔥 🔥
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Had to switch it up! 🔥
@Ole56448 ай бұрын
Yo you gotta make more series like this with the voiceovers, the quality is 🔥, definitely could evolve the channel
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Bet! Gonna do one with the FRS/BRZ 💯
@TheMidnightStreet8 ай бұрын
wrx is my first manual car, and i can tell its a very weird feeling when you shift, from neutral to halfway in gear it feels like its getting clogged or something, ive been looking into gearboxes and short shifters that fix it
@sao-dizzy55874 ай бұрын
I got my 2016 sti for 23k, only had 76k miles on it. Everything runs great too
@samuelfdavid42008 ай бұрын
At least look it up, but the reason why shifters feel different between the two is that the wrx is cable actuated and the sti is rod/linkage(feeling is more direct). Another difference in feeling is the steering ratio.
@O8WRx6 ай бұрын
Depends on your goals. For most folks the WRX is perfect. Upgrade your tires, suspension, and a short throw and you'll have a fun car. STI is great for those with a bigger budget. It comes with a better tranny, suspension, the DCCD, brake set ups, etc. Just remember most cars outdrive the driver for a long time. I have owned WRX and STI since 08. 08 WRX, 19 WRX, and an 18 STI. The WRX's definitely have the daily driver feel way more than the STI when considered as stock. You will not be mad about getting a WRX if you are a baller on a budget. Be wise with your money. I waited until my house and stuff were paid off before I got my STI. Now I have a huge budget for upgrades too.
@WRX_508 ай бұрын
Personally have owning a 21 wrx and a 19 sti I did love the sti feel more than the wrx but for a daily definitely the wrx being more reliable and not as expensive for parts as the sti reason why I sold the sti and went to a 2018 50th anniversary wrx I got a lot of the sti type goodies and still kept the wrx reliable engine. Definitely agree with everything you said as well tho great video 🔥
@gee30027 ай бұрын
I think it really depends on your situation. Personally I commute 50 miles to work everyday (100 round trip) I wanted something efficient but not boring. Something sporty but practical. Comfortable but with some above average performance. I think a WRX is perfect for that. It even makes a good small family car being a 4 door with a roomy trunk and back seat. I love my WRX. I think STI’s are awesome but I’ve never regretted choosing the WRX instead.
@TheFornesto8 ай бұрын
Question for anyone. I purchased a 2019 WRX about 7 months ago. I want to do a lot of work to it, but the first thing I want to do are the brakes. A big brake kit is going to cost you $5k right off the bat, so it sounds more reasonable to just trade up to a 2024 WRX TR. The brakes, seats, and sound system alone balance out the difference in cost, of what I'd be spending to upgrade to the TR. Any thoughts?
@Tyler-zf2gj7 ай бұрын
A few bucks on a brass shifter bushing makes a world of difference in the WRX shifter feel
@392uwu8 ай бұрын
I've wanted an STI for so long. I think the best part about them is the raw mechanical driving experience. It's gotten difficult to find them unmodified. I was so close to getting one a couple months ago. Found one unmodified with 35k miles, but it got sold the day before I went to the dealership... Personally, I think I've had my fun with turbo 4 cylinders. I'm itching to get into something N/A V8 now lol.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
They feel so solid! But aye can’t go wrong with a big V8 too. Had so much fun in my past mustang!
@luisvelasco92318 ай бұрын
Both builds were amazing and always super entertaining to watch I have a wrx at the moment and it’s super fun I can imagine how the sti is we’ll see what the future has for me and what kind of attachments do you have to hold your license plate in the back
@DavidTorres-hr3jx7 ай бұрын
LOVE THE VIDEOS BRO💪🏽 got my self a 23 wrx 🔥
@kingrick44206 ай бұрын
I LOVE the rumble, but I went equal length on my STi for lower reliability.
@geraldboylan56357 ай бұрын
1 love your content 2 new to the wrx /sti community last year . I went with a 2023 wrx limited . No regrets . I couldn’t justify the cost of a used STI and not knowing its true condition being used . 3 it’s one thing to afford a reasonable payment but most young buyers ( me @ 50) factor in insurance and daily maintenance that most forget and suffer from shiny objects and just say I want it ! lol , however my question is what is insurance like on west coast cause your gas prices are stupid high ? 😂🎉
@kingrick44206 ай бұрын
Surprised you didn't mention how much better the 6 speed is in the STi, if you are modding it that is a big factor!, sick car btw!
@crazyloco88448 ай бұрын
😂... I love both of them so idk if there's a need to decide. Since My pocketbook is in the dumps, I guess a WRX, Automatic too!---Only because I enjoy driving and Not working To Drive. I work too much as it is, I feel like working a stickshift, a clutch, and the basics are a Huge turn off and More work. Turn the key, put in gear, and go!!!!!😅.... until I park.... that's how I like it! 👍 Oh, And Racetrac/Sam's club is the gas station I go to.😉
@Lio886 ай бұрын
I also live in SoCal can you please tell me what Tuner did you go to? I want to tune my car in order to run the HKS blow off valve . Thank you
@JStockinger8 ай бұрын
I followed the full WRX build! Currently have a 21 WRX. I was bummed when you sold it. But you kind of reached your limit on building it! The STI has been fun to watch as well. Oh, I stick to Shell gas.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Ayy appreciate you sticking around bro! Hope you’re having fun with your build. 🙏🏻
@JStockinger8 ай бұрын
@@chris_borges My build is simple. Keeping it OEM+. I am just adding all the STI accessory. Trying to copy the WRX S4 model.
@joelsonn238 ай бұрын
Great comparison. Honestly, I'm just too poor to own an sti. 😅 Luckily, I was able to get a 2020 wrx PP. Good enough for me since I have sti brakes (from 04-17), factory installed SS and recaro seats. I'm also able to hit 30mpg on a long commute
@prod.bykris8 ай бұрын
4:30 i used to use the nex gas and my shit was running hella sluggish, i switched to chevron and its been running smooth since. graham with boostedperformance recommended it
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
shell and chevron > 🔥
@paulmarsdensr10958 ай бұрын
In my opinion, the STI is much better. A better overall driving experience for me. I drive from Oceanside ca to my job in Irvine Ca every day. I love it. Subies forever guys and girls. 😊
@lucian71828 ай бұрын
My 21 sti limited was around 17k more than I paid for the 2020 Wrx base I traded for it. Having driven both in the same day it ain’t 17k better stock for stock. It is definitely a step up however it’s like a Wrx with a stage one tune better not a v8 and adding a supercharger better.
@michaelallen33866 ай бұрын
What head mount are you using? Does it have carplay?
@hillardstaggs8 ай бұрын
Love the video!🫶
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Thanks bro’
@deefwxp53788 ай бұрын
I got a cvt made her stage 2 shes still fun lmao yall crazy. do i wish i knew i to drive manual or took the time, maybe but price was also better for cvt
@jubess8 ай бұрын
I love my 50th anniversary Wrx! Put in the hks bov with recirc because of your old vid!
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Yesss that thing sounds amazing!
@anisharrodriguez7 ай бұрын
I’m trying to make my Wrx sound alittle better! It is stock, where would be a good place to start ?
@Lalo_2587 ай бұрын
Love the video man, I can say myself I love the wrx and how it feels very comfortable car and the gas isn’t to bad to fill up is around 40$
@chris_borges7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it man!
@Lalo_2587 ай бұрын
@@chris_borges hey man I have a question what camera are you using to record your videos ?
@edwinsegovia88368 ай бұрын
Nah, man just more and more fresh content love it💓🔥💪
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Appreciate you fr!
@warboyking7 ай бұрын
I think the difference between the two cars is the power ceiling potential, if you want more than 400whp get an STI, because the WRX 6 speed can't handle the power when compared to the STI 6 speed,
@gwiz40248 ай бұрын
Not a huge mechanic guy at all, can I get the same blow off sound without all the extra mods you put in if I just buy the blow off valve and the rest stock?
@JHNBHN8 ай бұрын
I'm a little rice at heart and dont care much about speed so the WRX does it all for me. Mostly aesthetic mods on my end. STi is hella cool for sure though and definitely feels better to drive (shifter and all).
@Chowchow12-v3w2 ай бұрын
You can do that switching too if you have cvt
@finngladwell89258 ай бұрын
Day 12, We want the BRGS Jet Tag!!
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Coming coming 💯
@finngladwell89258 ай бұрын
@@chris_borges 😘
@pep2001bg4 ай бұрын
i have a 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero. its an ej205 awd 5spd
@MarkiiSixx5 ай бұрын
Chevron gas is my go to, shell is my 2nd if I absolutely have to.
@juancarlosguillen5938 ай бұрын
Wrx .. all the way until I cop myself a ram TRX.. now I can. I already purchased my home time for the truck
@DC-sr5bn8 ай бұрын
Video quality sickk
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! Something different
@jaromyoung8 ай бұрын
Stick to Cheveron especially if your car is tuned for higher octane fuel. It tests truer octane vs other gas stations where, say 91 octane, will test closer to 90 or even 89. Chevron is usually more expensive, but that's why
@bmanboogie6 ай бұрын
Both cars are great. For me, I found that the VB WRX is easier to drive for daily use.
@siembre72018 ай бұрын
Love the video Chris! Built my 17 WRX just like your WRX with the same exhaust and J Pipe set up LOL.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
So awesome man! Best setup. 🔥
@illestperry86598 ай бұрын
sad to say i have both as well but the money i spent putting in my wrx came out to the price of my stock sti. and now my wrx is faster and better than my sti for the same price. Bank for buck WRX with a built block and some bolt ons is better then a stock sti and its all around the same price..
@@chris_borges Forgot the Grimmspeed inter-cooler to keep it cool. The stock is crap.
@RyansResolve8 ай бұрын
After getting my GR86 tuned for flex fuel, I stay hitting the Shell with the E85 pump. Solid 60% ethanol from the local one. 🌽 🔥
@koabenavente13647 ай бұрын
i’m tryna get my first car and I’ve been looking into the wrx and a civic si both 2020 due to the cost and amount of cars for sale in my area. i’ve never drove stick before but i’ve had visual experience from my brother who owns a acura rsx. ima be attending my first year in college while playing football so I won’t have much time to mod anything. I came across your video tryna figure out if getting a wrx is worth getting especially for my first car. the wrx is my dream car and I have the opportunity to get it but i’m not sure if it’s the car I need. I’m glad I seen the vid bro and if you got any advice or suggestions for me on what I should do I would appreciate that bro.
@mik.cl98 ай бұрын
personally not too big on the VA chassis but i appreciate a comparison video like this.👍
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Whitegsr988 ай бұрын
I love your STi more than your WRX. I have a 2018 STi bought brand new in 2017. I have tons of mods done to my car and love every minute of it. I would smile every time I would drive it, my 3 year old son loves it which makes me happy. It has full bolts and on flex fuel right now running e85, it’s amazing to drive. I feel like if you want just a quick car and make it a show car then go with a WRX, that way you can put bags on it and slam it whenever you park the car. My STi is sitting pretty low on Fortune Auto but I also have supporting mods for the suspension. STi is for race and WRX is for show is how I see it. But I have seen quick WRX’s though, not so much FA20 but obviously the older WRX’s with the EJ motor.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Definitely both have their specific styles uses as far as track/show! Makes sense. Hope your build is going great bro!
@noahwilliams47118 ай бұрын
Yo Chris where did you get the rear license playe extension thing
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Got it on amazon lol!
@DragSlicks8 ай бұрын
For gas where I live we only have Chevron, Shell, and Mavericks
@tremendous2k8 ай бұрын
What rear license plate extension is that so fire 🔥
@marvelousphase68598 ай бұрын
WRX was fun and economically sensible to drive as my daily driver. However, the STI is an enthusiast experience. STI is now my daily driver; if you can afford it, STI all the way!
@jeilanharo61418 ай бұрын
For my 17th bday my dad is gonna buy me a 2016-2018 Wrx and it’s gonna be my first time learning how to drive manual any tips
@septmburs8 ай бұрын
I was lucky when I got my 2019 wrx, it came with sti brakes, aftermarket rotors, tinted windows, sti shifter and nothing done under the hood
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
That’s dope!
@AntilleanConfederation7 ай бұрын
Likely modded but reverted back to stock before trade in. Lol.
@jeremyjackson86437 ай бұрын
Hey Chris, do you have a video of what you enjoy more between the STi and the BRZ? And if you had to choose one, which would it be?
@charlesbatin40888 ай бұрын
I had a 2018 WRX for about 2.5 years before trading it in for a 2018 STI. Honestly, I do really prefer the STI because of the sound and the performance, but I have had alot of issues with it since getting it (probably because I'm the 5th owner of the STI whereas I was the 2nd on the WRX). Even with so many issues, I would definitely stick with the STI. Wish I would've kept my Varis wing before trading it in, but hey. You live and you learn.
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Ahh that’s unfortunate.. What issues are you dealing with just curious ?
@charlesbatin40888 ай бұрын
@@chris_borges When I first got it, the engine jumped timing and had to be rebuilt the day after I got it. (That was like 6 months ago now?) Got it back after 2 months and had a bad o2 sensor. Then, last week, my power steering belt broke and my crank pulley got warped. Currently waiting on a new crank pulley. But other than that, my STI is stage 1 w/Cobb intake, straightpiped exhaust, and an HKS bov so at least it makes good noises when it runs 😅
@AIB_wrx8 ай бұрын
I upgraded from an FRS to a WRX, and I really miss the race-car type feel. Think i'm gonna pull the trigger on an STI for sure. I fill up gas at Costco and haven't had any problems🤞🏼
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Try and short shifter! Would definitely change up that driving feel. 💯
@totaleclipse058 ай бұрын
Get some ceramic brake pads and won’t have to worry about brake dust like the stockers.
@mossqp8 ай бұрын
I learned manual about a year and a half ago on a friends g 37 what’s a good car that I should get to start diving manual more?
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Depends on your space needs and wants in a car build. 2 or 4 door, power goals, etc etc.
@mossqp8 ай бұрын
@@chris_borges don’t really care about power and that stuff I just want a car that I can drive because I don’t have a manual car of my own just a automatic
@sherwinvaldecantos2 ай бұрын
How does it compare to the WRX VB ?
@0o0o0oo48 ай бұрын
i'd love an sti just for the trans and brakes, but stock turbo vs stock turbo stis can't keep up with wrxs, and the majority of people are just doing basic bolt ons and not upgrading turbos, so if you want more affordable power the fa20/24 wrx is better fs
@ronmk24958 ай бұрын
or just get an evo, problem solved
@0o0o0oo48 ай бұрын
@@ronmk2495 u mean overpay for a car that's never running hell yuh
@speedxtc8 ай бұрын
If you want to do performance go for the STI👍 but if you want exterior and interior mods then WRX it’s the best option 🔥YOU ARE THE REASON WHY I GOT A WRX!! 🙌
@kris_blurry8 ай бұрын
I have the 2020 Sti and I love it i prefer it over the wrx any day just the interior alone on the wrx is just cheap
@nicosllva8 ай бұрын
i got a 2016 wrx and it looka exactly like Chris's just wrapped different color
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
So dope 😭🔥
@nicosllva8 ай бұрын
@@chris_borges means a lot from you❤️
@dspierre288 ай бұрын
I have wrx and I'm pushing about 375hp but honestly I put almost 10g just make that fast but probably would of been so much faster if I had sti. But I gave up on speed now I just want it to look good wish it does, if ur into looks get wrx if ur about speed and tracking ur sti all day that best way to choose in my opinion.
@InsaneAIM8 ай бұрын
You can do all of that with the wrx. The Wrx is lighter and faster in a straight line and with certain mods it’s just as good on a track🫡
@BDA05318 ай бұрын
I had 2 VA STI’s before now owning my VB. WRX is a better daily and the STI is a better analog drivers car. If I could go back and choose 1 as a daily driver, it would be a difficult choice. That’s a testament to how good the VB WRX is (for its price). If you’re a WRX owner, yes the STI is special but your/our cars are dope too 🤘🏾 Btw Chris, the VB is a lot closer to an STI than a VA WRX in terms of performance/driver engagement
@chris_borges8 ай бұрын
Heard a lot of good things about the VB! Had lots of fun driving one too they have so much potential. 💯
@Lucky13_Builds8 ай бұрын
Day idk anymore of trying to get Chris to checkout my 2jz swapped gt86 since I’m in SoCal too
@ProdByDazz8 ай бұрын
I would love to see a video comparing the old 86/frs/brz with the new one!