GC8 RSTI Subaru Build - Installing Tubs (How To) - Ep. 34

[@jarettlouie6442]

i dont know what you need to do to get more subs (maybe more hashtags, i dont know how this shit works), but this channel deserves waaaay more subs than what it's at right now. this build and craftsmanship done solely by you is insanely impressive and inspiring. the in depth detail you go into verbally of "how to" but then the speed up of all the steps without making it too long keeps it interesting for someone looking to do their own work start to finish. keep up the good work mate. cant wait to see the final product! i've watched all your vids on this build!

[@SwissTuned]

Jarett Louie Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@asfatebecomes]

this is the best channel on yt rn.

[@MrHeksas]

Just found your channel. Awesome build!

[@555DBurns]

Keep it up! Love watching true builders at work.

[@slowrps13]

How has this channel have so little subs, awesome content.

[@miguelgarrido8054]

excellent work, upload videos more often please ... greetings from Chile.

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Good job bro I’m going to be working on my jdm gc8 wrx on my YTC too.keep it up

[@tedpalmer1537]

Such a great build, should be getting far more views.

[@jordangreig2505]

I literally wait every week for these vids love the progress!

[@jonathandavila7025]

I love your work man this inspires me to get my project car going I have a 4 door gc8 to that needs a lot of TLC and you give me the inspo to get it done... cheers!

[@JimGongora]

I first saw tubbing from trevor's(MotionAutoTV) supra. Damn, those tubs make the engine bay ALOT cleaner. ❤ Im glad you went on this route! Nice work man! From Philippines

[@grahamobery3547]

Awesome content, really loving the build. Keep it coming and I hope the channel grows!

[@tonypith811]

Awesome video! I'll def attempt this before our next GD mod. Thanks for sharing!

[@racingnobudget92]

Good job ! Love your videos !! !! Thanks for sharing

[@mariocollazo1707]

i love watch your vids and seeing the IG progress! ive started on my coupe vs the sedan and the filler neck is giving me some headache but itll get there! keep up the good work cuz youre motivating me XD

[@SwissTuned]

So glad to hear man :) I'll be tackling the fuel filler neck in the next video so hopefully I can provide some insight on that

[@mikec6919]

Amazing attention to detail! This car is epic👌🏻🤙🏻

[@jonslocum2166]

Loving the vids!!! Starting a very similar build this winter, keep the info coming!!!!

[@johnleca]

excellent video and work

[@guy021940]

Amazing as always!

[@ryansimon632]

Keep it up. Loving the channel.

[@CyberBeatAustralia]

Nice work!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

a die grinder - get the long shaft type = use with care , works well = thank you .

[@UnreachableSwagger]

Aahhh the cutting so scary man i feel it cutting my subie. Lol i could not do this lol. U da bomb man cant wait to see the finished result

[@kiyoshi8657]

I really appreciate the walkthrough but where can I get me one of the competent welders? I checked online and on Amazon but none had the "GRRRR" advertised 😂 seriously though, clean and concise videos! great job

[@SwissTuned]

🤣🤣🤣

[@georgiosbanos1314]

great work man ! whats the details of these tubs? they have not impreza specifics as i saw

[@SwissTuned]

0:55

[@owenhowell5497]

so sick!

[@693tanner]

nice! i just decided to party ways with my impreza rs coupe

[@Adl-pk4hg]

I appreciate what your doing I just don’t understand why, the gc8 wrx has good steering angle from factory, and with the wide guards I doubt the tubs are needed

[@SwissTuned]

Hi, it is because of the wider wheels. I have 18x10 rims with 285 tires, so the clearance with the wheel wells is drastically reduced especially when cornering. Also with the increased suspension travel my wheels hit the frame rail if I don't cut it. Cutting the frame rail was done on all 1997-2000 WRC GC cars, so definitely much needed. They probably didn't need large tubs then because the wheels were only 17x8 (if I'm not mistaken). With wider tires you obviously need more room. Hope that helps

[@Adl-pk4hg]

Swiss Tuned so you will be using the car for wrc is it still awd, I say this as I have had 19x225 tires on a standard gc8 With rolled guards, it looks like you are 50mm wider on the front but projecting out in wheel offset

[@SwissTuned]

Rwd wrx I won’t be doing any kind of rally with this car. If anything it will be a track car. Yeah but you’re running 225 tires, that’s why you’re probably fine, try fitting 285s or larger. Also I have a full 2006 STI drivetrain swap which already makes the track width wider than a stock GC. The main reason why my wheels hit the stock wheel wells is because of the width of the tires and the low ride height. I can’t speak for everybody but in my case it was necessary.

[@Adl-pk4hg]

Swiss Tuned how does the 6speed conversion make the track width wider?

[@Adl-pk4hg]

I think if you do your research you will find the earlier model has a slightly wider track width

[@St.111]

Yeahhhhh boiiiiii!

[@stealthlead]

Can you give the specific dimensions of the tub and the panel?

[@nkmao_508]

Sorry if I missed it, but what welder did you use? Will it be okay to use a flux core mig welder? I have a cheap harbor freight one but not sure if its safe to do the tubs with it.

[@SwissTuned]

Hey man, i used a regular MAG (commonly called MIG but mine is actually a MAG). I honestly don’t know about flux core welders, never used one. It would be easy to try though, assuming you have a piece of metal laying around you could do a few tests and see how strong the welds are. But in my experience tubbing a car requires a decent amount of welding, so I would not go the flux core route anyways. It would be fine for smaller jobs but usually MIG is also cleaner and better suited for regular metalwork on cars. Hope this helps 🤙🏻 and good luck with your tubs!

[@asfatebecomes]

Are you using gas or flux core wire for your welding? Just got my first welder

[@SwissTuned]

asfatebecomes Just a regular MAG (people like to call it MIG but this one is actually a MAG). I personally wouldn’t use flux core welding, it produces toxic fumes and is messier imo, I’ve never seen serious fabricators use it on something like this, it must be a sign. The only reason I’d see to use one is if you absolutely can’t afford a MIG or don’t have access to gas, but that’s extremely rare...

[@asfatebecomes]

@@SwissTuned thanks man! I'll go get some gas before i start.

[@burlyman3086]

What will you do with that car, when the build is done? Is it going to be a race car, or will you drive it on the streets?

[@SwissTuned]

Burly Man Hopefully both, if it passes street regulations 😜

[@burlyman3086]

@@SwissTuned would be really impressing, if you get that beauty to drive on the streets!! I wish you the best of luck with that task 🙂

[@SwissTuned]

Burly Man Thanks a lot! 🤙🏻

[@flxmxngo7002]

Bro I really like your build it's my dream car I've been following you from the beginning but I thought that In your country you speak French

[@SwissTuned]

Thanks man! Yes we do :p we actually have 4 national languages in Switzerland, but none of them is english

[@flxmxngo7002]

@@SwissTuned donc tu parles couramment le français 😂😂....ton projet me fascine mec ..a chaque fois j'apprends de nouvelle choses avec tes video et ça me fait aimer cette voiture encore plus....j'apprécie vraiment tes vidéos et tes conseils mec🔥💯💯💯

[@SwissTuned]

flxmxngo Haha oui c’est ma langue maternelle :p Merci mec ça me fait super plaisir de voir que d’autres apprécient les mêmes choses, et si en plus je peux transmettre un peu de savoir c’est encore mieux! 🤙🏻 Je crois qu’en Europe on a bien besoin de partager ce genre de choses, on est considérablement en retard comparé aux USA 🙈

[@flxmxngo7002]

@@SwissTuned aahh tu sais la moi d'ou je vien ... il ne savent pas c'est quoi les vrai project car... ici ils mettent des jantes des coilovers puis ils se déclarent les plus belle voiture....mais je pense que les américains pensent que vous etre en retard du au fait qu'il n'y a pas beaucoup de video de votre part....mais bon ..faut pas jugé avant de voir.... t'as un insta pour communiqué ?

[@SwissTuned]

flxmxngo Haha c’est exactement ça 😜 oui, mon insta c’est @swiss_tuned

[@zacvanes2403]

I really hope you paint it like a 90s conor mcrae subaru rally car

[@jorgeflores1187]

What welder do you have?

[@SwissTuned]

Jorge Flores I’m using the Kemppi MinarcMig Evo 200, it does wonders 👍🏻

[@Пакетсока-й7и]

Очень круто.

[@RodrigoNascimentoMattos]

207 likes! heheheh