Get Your Car Track Ready for Cheap - Project Budget Track-Hack WRX Pt 1

[@ZisisKoukoumakis]

"...suspension, brakes and tyres are going to do more for your lap times than power will..." I wanna hug you right now man... This line deserves so many likes.

[@treerexaudi]

so true! Some people think power is everything!

[@treerexaudi]

lol @@jackieyau5590

[@lachlanbrodie7181]

Bit of weight reduction helps dramatically too

[@mr.eervianlesmana9263]

@@lachlanbrodie7181 what engine is used in the gc8 wrx? EJ20 or EJ25?

[@mitalarsson6955]

Öhlins coilovers on a budget build, nice find!

[@MotiveVideo]

We were surprised as anyone else watching would be! Genuinely got them for $600 out of a tarmac rally car being wrecked. They are pretty old and rough, but they work.

[@Supra_Rankin]

nice find with the suspension

[@Big_Serb]

+MotiveDVD beautifull find, was the car also a gc8?

[@MotiveVideo]

Yes, 2-door STi tarmac rally car

[@FukU2222]

Yeah, for me to build something similar locally it would cost well over 10k, maybe even 20... And thats CAD vs their AUD : /

[@zuhardi]

$2000 for gc8? damn this is my dream car! dad want move to australia nao!

[@treerexaudi]

Same here man, but I can never find any for sale in the US

[@hahagagi1564]

Payed 5.5k for mine :(

[@seanbrady400]

Here in ireland i can buy one for less than €1k

[@fungus2116]

APEX RACING 400 no, no you cant

[@seanbrady400]

@@fungus2116 yes if u know where to look

[@KAVINSKY311]

I love when you do this style of video, awesome job! I just purchased a my98 wrx last year which I've turned into a little bit of a track car. I've ended up spending nearly 10 grand as some things needed repairing. but I've done clutch, brakes, coilovers with corner weight-(made the biggest difference), ad08r tyres and radiator Upgrade(stock one cracked) next I want to tune it not necessarily for power but for reliability, then I'll properly convert it to rwd(rwd spool,upgrade shafts and put in r180 lsd

[@krisb7544]

RWD conversion would be fuckin awesome, upload a vid when its done! subscribed

[@jjjaH0B0s]

nice, need vids of it bro

[@Rekkless]

i remember when your s14 was a budget track/street car from the ignition dvd days. I predict if you keep it within a few years it will be a wild rally car. but great video. love seeing this sort of thing that really shows tracks days are for everyone.

[@MotiveVideo]

Twilight Rally Sprints are preferred driving discipline for the future of this car :)

[@aomaggots-]

This is the greatest series on YT.

[@SpeedRunInc]

Awesome project Andrew. Maybe we should set a challenge for best budget track car?

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

love the idea that you are using nulon = i just brought a 2001 turbo forester and i did all oils and treatments + pedders suspension nylothane bushings and brakes like you - all filters so it feels good to hear you stating everything that i did THANK YOU SIR !

[@andrewross1331]

i used to have a 99 gc8 with an 04 sti motor and 1st/4th straight cut gears.. funnest car iv ever had (best handling and fastest) seeing this video makes me want another one!

[@slyvideos3395]

i love the video, but these prices on the used parts are insane.. 4 used wheels and tires for 300. those coilovers for 600. and the car itself was only 2000$.. thats insane. i need to meet some of the people you know haha

[@jackieyau5590]

Subaru fan and a casual lapper here from Vancouver Canada. Great video guys I shared it with some friends and beginner drivers over here.

[@robinhood45218]

I wish we had the GC wrxs in the states. let alone finding one for 2200 us $. just to find a 2.5 rs that isint rusted out is like 5-8k we have plenty bugeyes and up but these are straight gold here in the states!

[@ImAussieMate]

I've had a stock gc8 now for 5 years+ and they are great fun.

[@Steve30x]

Awesome! I've wanted one of those Impreza's since I saw one for the first time. Then when I heard that awesome sound it makes I wanted one even more. Maybe one day when I have the money I will buy one.

[@bretth3224]

Gc8 wrxs would have to be the best bang for buck right now, I did the same with my last one and it never missed a beat. Replaced it with a version 6 now 👍

[@kenengrie]

had the same problem when I took my clio rs to the track for the first time. Tyres hard as bricks, 6 and 8 years old. Fitted a set of Bridgestone RE070's and went 5 seconds per lap quicker on 4km track.

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Great video... don't know any of the brands of lubs used! Probably well know in AUS. I really like Motul Gear 300 for diff and gearbox, and liquimoly 10w60 for the engine. A MUST do upgrade on a Gc8 is the lower h brace. Any on the others braces don't really do much, but the H braces, is night to day! Have to mention... Ohlins for 600$! wow!

[@wobblysauce]

There was only 1 brand used, Nulon. It is a Australian brand. Most are Moly DTc and Moly Amine combination

[@s2d4]

That seatbelt setup is rather scary.. spinal compression wise for you, not so much for the other guy.

[@Toua-Moua]

Can't wait to see where this project goes!

[@FosterJohnsonMedia]

so happy you guys did a gc8. my favorite cars ever!

[@binhonz]

Marty is going to regret he's decided to work on a Lancer instead of this.

[@Qgal5kap123]

I'm still waiting for him to convert it to 4WD :-D

[@Tugboatpb]

Marty hates imprezas lol

[@willskijza80]

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[@strongerandwiser2023]

I was under the impression that tyres where a better upgrade than suspension. I think they proved that on Mighty car mods with two brand new gt86's. One with aftermarket suspension and one with high grip tyres. The tyre upgrade was the faster laptime by a decent amount.

[@greatestever3814]

Very thorough. Good stuff. Wish we can find a gc8 with that motor for that cheap in the us.

[@chris010281]

This make me miss my Subaru so glad I found your videos (though mcm) really enjoy them

[@faithcartel]

same here... going to pick another one up in this blue like last time and tune it even more;) might go for an estate though and sleeper it? f*** it.. a scooby is a scooby, that engine noise *drools and reminises*.

[@intelinsideTV]

YES!, been waiting for this for awhile now!

[@AlphonsoTimmins]

Very good idea for a video series. Will be watching with interest! Keep it up guys

[@MickiDracing]

Good stuff guys, I really look forward to your videos. You're putting out some of the best automotive content I've seen in a long time.. Keep up the good work, and don't sellout and become and entertainment show like a lot of others do.

[@sharatraman8022]

I cant wait to see this subaru on the track again with better tyres and more power!!! it has a lot of potential

[@MotiveVideo]

Better tyres have been acquired and will be filming a tyre test

[@sharatraman8022]

Awsome!!! Hopefully it does even better numbers!

[@Pete762]

Perfect timing! I am going to a trackday soon and I need to prepare my car.

[@kromster1427]

Wow nice build mate i miss that little gc8 glad it went to you guys but got myself a foz now shits going to be good

[@smbmxable]

I use a kumho v7oa on my 98wrx track car in a hard compound and for the price there an awesome tyre. generally find them for around $200 or less a tyre on ebay. I've won 2 club class hillclimb chapionships on the hard compound. My car is very similar to yours with just a little more power and suspension mods.

[@matthewjorgenson7732]

Let's make it official! Strip the interior+ roll cage. Get the same brake pads in all 4 corners because mismatch drives me nuts. Speaking of mismatch. paint right door and fender. Otherwise good work!

[@MotiveVideo]

you obviously havent watched the rest of the series.

[@GlobalGarageAus]

Excellent series Hawko! I have a mate who has plans for his wrx but he insists on collecting parts and making it perfect before actually getting out there on the track. His budget is low so hopefully this series gives him the nudge he needs to have some fun on the track. I personally use HC800 pads as well, amazing!

[@MotiveVideo]

Seat time is the best money you can spend. So many people want to build an ultimate car rather than spend money learning to drive it.

[@Captaindan7141]

Wow neat timing. I started the same build at the same time, albeit two-door :)

[@FullTimePRO]

Awesome vid fellas, GC's pull a bloody premium here in the states!

[@boostedbuiltgarage]

Good info Andrew. Nice to see someone exercising the importance of harnesses, makes such a difference when pulling some g's!

[@blaz3dmuch]

Sorry MCM. New fav car channel. keep it up Andrew

[@ZheikoNileth]

Love this video, just one question though, Using 4 point harness without cage - isnt that potentially even more dangerous than having simple 3 point seatbelt? I have been discouraged against it when I wanted to put 4point harness on my WRX because some say, if you roll over, the harness holds you so tight it might brake your neck if rolling over?

[@dannyteck8925]

Ur to post to mount ur seat harness to a harness bar or a roll cage, not the FLOOR, I can get spine damage

[@trentwykes8879]

meet up with the boys from mcm Marty will love this car moog also drove one in Japan and loved it 😉😉. true inspiration Andrew wiked car and even better tips cheers from nz

[@DanStap]

Go back to the three point seat belt or get anti-submarining straps, 4 point harnesses are dangerous.

[@danielfulop]

how did you buy a WRX for 2000??? :o

[@kane-o2112]

Any new vids on the Wrx? Updates etc? Thanks for the vid guys, very helpful 👍🏼

[@coolmilo99]

Would it be possible for you guys to list everything you used to prepare the car for the track? More specifically the oils, flush etc? Will you be posting up more videos on the gc8 later on?

[@lejink]

Awesome upload, looking forward to more on this project!

[@kade290488]

Another great video Andrew ! Good work mate !

[@БлогФедора]

i want add to list that weight is good and cheap area to improve lap times. I was able to shave off about 80 killo (easy) and -20kg more from forged rims and light battery comparing to my stock weight (light battery,rear seats, bumper bar ballast, spare tire, floor mats, Forged rims)

[@rcman2010]

loving this series so far looking forward to the next one!!!!

[@sabzor123]

thank you so much for this video, Very informative, I have a gc8 and looking to upgrade some parts.

[@wolfy9005]

+100 swaybars, good way to get a big grin on your work buddies face when you're sideways up the driveway into work

[@MyLonewolf25]

Also reverse that hood scoop It only hurts cooling even to the top mount Adds drag And makes the airflow crap Also just go for slotted, dimples or drilled don't really do anything and add wear lines to the pad Slots are really the only thing that release gas and dust

[@SamFBM]

what would have been interesting guys is if you would have gone around the track with it stock and compared it to upgraded. that would have been epic

[@MotiveVideo]

We would have but car didnt arrive dead stock unfortunately

[@Nebjaminn]

Really enjoyed this, look forward to seeing more!

[@rat123mumu]

Love these video series Andrew. BTW thoes are Ku36s

[@aaronwilkie6574]

love the old rexy's keep the videos coming

[@aky141]

A P Plater would've paid 10K for that a few months ago in NSW

[@SommerAdric]

Makes me miss my GC8 😟

[@justin6702]

this is what you call rough shape? Im just glad if the car doesn't have rust here in New York

[@griffsrearmountturbothemod1623]

great tips for us track hacks. nice vid.

[@The_JDM_Dynasty]

This makes me miss my ols Gc8's! :(

[@onylroque]

Las transmiciones de subaru trabajan con gtasa regular no uses otra dañan los sincronizadores.El diferencial si usa grasa Sintetica clasificación GL5.

[@GLKCARSCENE]

Great video can't wait for the next update!!

[@ricksanchez9767]

hey man i really enjoyed this video keep up the good work P.S remove the towbar on the wrx for weight reduction lol

[@vanwilliams6827]

Wish i could snag a gc8 wrx for 2 grand, in the US we only got the 2.5RS non turbo and they go for 6-7k in rough shape.

[@roddydykes7053]

Van Williams even in Canada where they've been legal for 7-8 years, the gc8 wrxs and stis still go for $5-$10K

[@kapindustries9236]

Hi Andrew, love your show! Can you let me know how I can send you one of my Fire extinguisher brackets. I noticed you have your extinguisher mounted to the trans tunnel on the plastic. I sell fire extinguisher mounts that are fully cams approved. Let me send you one! Russ

[@MotiveVideo]

Thanks! send us an email to organise. [e-mail]

[@BigWillRacing]

Good video. Would watch again. Harness attachment points :(

[@MotiveVideo]

No choice until it has a cage

[@brettoliver2249]

what Car are the wheels off, they look standard Subaru, do you know the size and off set, cheers guys nice series of Videos..

[@fahgina]

When you sell this car let me know! miss my GC8's

[@hitmaniak1737]

Some said Subaru has the best sound in the world🤘😎

[@boosted_l6787]

I'd love to know how many tubes of that nulon gear oil additive you used? I've got a notchy old r154 and used one tube and it helped but i seen you with a few tubes and thought maybe you used a few? any info would be awesome as a few years ago got the marlin crowler shift forks and other bits and the shop said the synchros looked fine, so basically im trying to extend the time untill it needs to come out again

[@roddydykes7053]

Man in Canada that wrx, condition considered, would've started at $5000 easily, fuck

[@andrewpaige9152]

Rexys notorious for understeer with corners

[@motoray69]

Cant wait for the next vid!

[@roddysim6901]

Where is the harness attached to? Didn't know you could install them without a harnessbar

[@matt1267]

most rally cross dont allow sway bar modification

[@josephrusyn5067]

a sunroof delete would be useful and cheap. they weight like 60lbs.

[@andywiththen]

I thought it was a big no no to have a 4 point tethered down and it was preferable to have it level?

[@alexmoore5970]

How about lowering springs with swaybars? TRD offers this combination to the FRS.

[@kingsmantv5006]

Would be interested in a business venture in Ghana ?? Looking to establish a makeover shop for cars here in Ghana. Would need some expertise on board to help deliver the best outcomes.

[@slozy]

Is there a part 2 yet? I couldn't find anything else in your videos about it.

[@MotiveVideo]

tomas szollosi were hitting the track end of this month for the tyre test tp do part 2. Last track day rained out but we're ready to go

[@andriscirulis6808]

cool 👍 i have STI 05 know i what a gc for tracknfun too

[@klausschaeffer365]

Awsome video mates. That sunroof is stock? In the EDM GC8 when it's opened it goes "outside" the car, not imbords like my Legacy (Liberty) RS. Just curious.

[@MotiveVideo]

Car came with broken sunroof ( aftermarket of course) so we replaced it with perspex cover.

[@HEKTIC458]

Ohlins for $600?? Wtf!! My mate spent $6000 on the Ohlins for his Porsche... You got a bargain

[@al3xxx693r]

fuark didnt know your channel was still active love your old VL compilations haha

[@MotiveVideo]

Yeah, we got lucky for once! Better these than some stance cheap coilovers.....

[@nopeisdope6855]

wow a 2.5rs will be around 5k here in the US. ridiculous...

[@megasquals]

$2K is dirt cheap for a GC8 in Aus. I paid $5K for mine

[@GordonGekko98]

its because your looking for nice ones. I got a RUSTY wrx with 279,000km for $2300. I fixed all the rust which took a long time, and made it stage 2

[@megasquals]

Are you from Aus?

[@GordonGekko98]

megasquals canada

[@fachinimichael]

Thats what im saying! 2k for a gc8 is nuts

[@Nordlicht05]

i read that long time modern brakepads do not emitt so much gas during braking that slottet or drilled Rotors are even less effektive than Rotors without it

[@atraxr603]

Slotted make sense, but drilled rotors are complete waste of time and rotors as they lower your rotor mass which in turn lowers the heat capacity of the rotor. These days drilled rotor are more for looks than anything else really. While slotted can have some minor benefits, like cleaning the pad and such.

[@Nordlicht05]

Atrax R OK! slotted were good in the Rain?

[@atraxr603]

Nordlicht05 Of course, they work like any other rotors would in the rain. There are no problems with that.

[@boosted_l6787]

Andrew how many bottles of that smooth shift did you add to how ever many litres the wrx takes, Did you add all 3 and were theythe big or small bottles, Thanks very much

[@vued4617]

Don't forget to switch the brake fluid to DOT4 +

[@dolphincatcher2491]

More of this!!

[@Sensekhmet]

Are coil overs really necessary? What about a good shock + spring package, like for example Bilstein + Eibach? Sure, you lose the adjustability but eh cost is maybe 25% of a non-eBay coil over.

[@5thgearouttahere]

this comment *BLOWS MY MIND*

[@Crazyced]

At 7:39 the coilover looks blown. I assume you guys checked themÉ

[@MotiveVideo]

Nah, just threw them in and didnt check anything........ :)

[@binhonz]

How do you deal with the oil issue on the bends with a stock setup so it doesn't run dry? Do you overfill the engine? Do you modify the sump? The pick up? Always worry about taking my Legacy for a spin at the tracks and not being able to drive home because I've blown the engine. Cheers!

[@MotiveVideo]

Stock WRXs, and lightly modified, can handle track use with no mods to oiling system. Be fine for now. All we will add at a later date is an accumulator

[@binhonz]

So basically I should buy myself a rex then. =P

[@brycepalombo3543]

Hawko think you. We'd to add a patch to those Nissan gloves lol

[@MotiveVideo]

Ha ha. Andrew said they are his lucky gloves

[@unstopableguy1]

I thought it was dangerous to use a harness without a roll cage?

[@Captaindan7141]

Not to mention 4 point harness are very dangerous, and theirs was mounted way too steep of an angle in the back.

[@MsSomeonenew]

If you don't bolt the harness to the chassis at the proper angle it is dangerous. You get clowns who half arse their build and just attach them to the seat which can't take the strain so at the first hard crash they would go flying.

[@MotiveVideo]

Ours met CAMS regulations. it's fine. we do now have a roll cage and bucket seat though

[@XiseTK]

Preping a subaru for the track the first thing should be a rear swaybar, how could you not include that, should be number one to replace the factory coathanger swaybar in the rear. Sorts out a lot of the understeer and is the most transformative suspension modification you can do, and a cheap one at that. He mentions it but only replaces the links which aside from no longer snapping, offer no handling benefits. Those ohlins coilovers are one of the best you can buy for this chassis though so at least it wasn't a cheap set of coilovers, the swaybar would have still done more and cost less despite the coilovers being second hand.

[@MotiveVideo]

it already had an aftermarket Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar in it mate. Take a look again

[@XiseTK]

@@MotiveVideo my apologies it looked like a stocker, not sure how I missed it

[@TsunamiDragonEX]

Can someone explain to me what happened at 14:25 ? I want to know, so that I can learn from the mistakes of others and become a better driver.

[@MotiveVideo]

just really crap old tyres that were past their used by date and dangerous to drive on

[@mrphil3446]

I'm just still shocked how much they charged to install the clutch, 3 to 4 hours work on my driveway and wouldn't charge that

[@greenjelly147]

i have a 2001 2.5rs non turbo, would the same trans fluid and additive be overkill for a DD? I do find myself banging gears on occasion and visiting my local canyons

[@greenjelly147]

I'm a spirited driver

[@boost3d831]

ohlins coilovers for 600? what a score...

[@as2552as]

it seen like oil leaking ...

[@MarcusSAful]

When is the next episode?

[@jcues03]

Sabelt 4 point harness for $150?!? Where did you find that? Are they genuine? They are usually about $300 where did you get these? Cheers