I lost my job...but I got a better one... working with Subarus

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Please subscribe to my shop channel! www.youtube.com/@EcotechImportSTL

[@sneedles11]

done!

[@MLH0214]

Done

[@daddybotz]

I told this before and I am telling it again, I have been with Honda, Benz and GTR community but Subaru community is one of the best. People are friendly and helpful. I hope you find success with your new career!

[@brucenakamoto4148]

They picked the right man for the job! Congratulations and good luck on your new endeavor. Most people hit that cap in tech when they no longer have the passion to keep up with the rapid change to these systems. People who are not in that world will NEVER understand.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@brucenakamoto4148 thank you so much! Yea man I've always enjoyed them but it got to the point where I just need something new. After doing KZbin for almost 2 years I realized I was spending more time on cars than I was tech. I still love tech but I don't want to work in IT anymore haha.

[@nolanmarketti]

What an exciting opportunity. I'm sure you'll learn a ton.

[@1966DodgeCoronet]

Subarus = job security 😂 … enjoy the journey ahead!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@1966DodgeCoronet 😂😂😂 you're not wrong about that !

[@topzki47]

true that!

[@carswithsepp]

Wishing you all the best in this next chapter in your career and youtube channel! Looking forward to seeing all the content from the shop!🥳🙌👏

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@carswithsepp thanks man! I really appreciate it 🙏🤘

[@Matithias]

I hope this new stage in life goes well man. I went from head chef and traveling the country running and opening restaurants and hotels; to being a technician for a Subaru Dealership and Subaru of New England. Sometimes change of pace is what’s needed right?

[@YTLewii]

Dude congratulations on the new job that’s awesome, hope you enjoy it more than the last one. Keep up the great content. Vb gang

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@YTLewii thank you!! It's definitely a big learning curve but I'm enjoying it's been here a month already.

[@tyulias]

Freaking right man. I work just on the other side of Big Bend. I know in the future i will be bringing a car down for some protuning on the dyno

[@dylanstevens7592]

Try to bring back the podcast like they did on ZL! It was fun to listen to.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@dylanstevens7592 I heard about that. I am working on a podcast myself and possibly will be able to incorporate Ecotech. Many people here are a bit camera shy so it'll take some convincing haha.

[@MattBowler]

Bro, ECOTECH is my go-to shop!! IAG just released their new high-revving de-stroked blocks, and I can't wait to start working with Ecotech on my build.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MattBowler yooo hell yea!! Make sure to follow the shop channel and make sure to let me know when you're coming in. I'm going to be shooting clips of all cool stuff that comes through.

[@MattBowler]

@@HeavyMetalWRX, sweet, sounds good! Just picked up a '10 STi hatch back in June as a project car. Looking to build it rock-solid over the next year or two and have a bulletproof daily driver.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MattBowler well shot, this is the place!

[@johnmccombe6342]

Dude, that is so awesome!! I am so happy for you! I am so glad you get to work and be in an environment that you are excited about! Keep up the fantastic work! They are lucky to have you onboard!! Also, tell Adam you got a fan from Colorado that says hey and awesome hat!! I am really looking forward to more videos from you and your new place!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@johnmccombe6342 haha dude thank you so much! I will definitely let Adam know. He's such a great dude.

[@johnmccombe6342]

@@HeavyMetalWRX thank you buddy. You are a great dude too!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@johnmccombe6342 GAWRSH *blushes*

[@johnmccombe6342]

@@HeavyMetalWRX lol

[@israelishome2002]

I love it. Cant wait to sit down with you and talk about the Evo and im working on putting together a local channel for our scene.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@israelishome2002 AWWWWWE yea! I talk about your Evo all the time. It's so badass.

[@RukeRadams]

Hell yea man!

[@austinjohnston6857]

Living the dream, I am about 40 minutes from IAG and I have been looking into working for them for a while now. This might be my sign to check it out

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@austinjohnston6857 You should definitely do it You never know what you'll find. I actually was going to apply for a the IT manager job at IAG But my family was not ready to move lol

[@WRooXter]

Congratulations! That's fantastic! After 22 years I'm about to do a career shift too. I'm definitely going to stop by, I'm heading to Iowa in a few.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@WRooXter thank you! Definitely stop by. Career changes are not easy. I've wanted to switch for the last 5-6 years. It's always hard financially as well. You don't want to start over.

[@lauren7008]

Cool seeing the other side of the bay! It'll be cool seeing more of it

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@lauren7008 it's a M E S S. 😂 But it's a fun mess.

[@philroulzzzz]

Nice man! I wish you succcess in this new job! And it felt like an eternity but finally my RS/TR (I'm in canada) next week, financing is done, they have to prepare it and install some accessories next week and hopefully a nice shower because it's dirty AF and I'll try to pick it tuesday or wednesday! by the way it's end of september ;)

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@philroulzzzz thank you so much! Grats on the RS!! It's such a great car 🤘

[@joshuacole659]

I’ve been trying to get even a base model wrx but I can’t seem to get it done. Having a 2 year old and some other financial problems just keep beating on me. Watching you at least keeps me hoping I’ll get 1 eventually. A white Subaru 2024 some time eventually..hopefully they don’t get manuals phased out before I can afford one.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@joshuacole659 you'll get there, I have faith! I don't think the 6 speed is going anywhere any time soon.

[@joshuacole659]

@@HeavyMetalWRX hopefully you’re right! But every year there are less on the market and we are so much closer to electric lol

[@Ian22VB]

All the best brother! Channel keeps getting better and better 🎉

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Ian22VB I really appreciate it! 🤘

[@jacobbowman3010]

Just found your channel brother I also live in Saint Louis area I wish you the best of luck in your tech journey

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Wow thank you so much! It's great finding more local VBs. 🤘

[@MajesticMalice]

Congrats, I’ll definitely be stopping by 🎉

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MajesticMalice thank you! Yea if you do just ask for me 🤘

[@waybach]

Congrats brother truly excited for the next chapter!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Thank you so much! 🤘

[@chrischarles9218]

Grats! You are right at home there.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@chrischarles9218 Best part is they have more gloves for me so now I won't cut my hands at home or at the office 😂

[@chrischarles9218]

@@HeavyMetalWRX The fringe benefits of working there is gonna take your VB to the next level!

[@xtrekrex]

Congrats bro, hoping the best for you!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@xtrekrex thank you so much 🤘

[@steve8803]

It's great to have a job that you love. Congratulations!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@steve8803 thank you so much! It really is. Only thing I worry is now that I'm making Subarus a career that I might hate them in 5 years 😂😭

[@rockxiong8264]

That's so amazing! I'm happy for you!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@rockxiong8264 thank you so much!

[@kevinsavard2681]

Congrats! Good luck with your new goals! Ima subscribe to that channel Asap! Keep up the good content!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@kevinsavard2681 I really appreciate it 🤘

[@Charles_King1]

Congrats on the new gig!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Charles_King1 I appreciate it! 🤘

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

All the best man!!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB thank you so much!

[@luvhcchris]

Best of luck man!

[@Fordster22]

Congrats on the career change!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Fordster22 thank you!! 🤘

[@stronkworks]

Really inspiring, I'm trying to execute a very similar career change. Hope to see you at the last Subiefest.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@stronkworks I appreciate it! I'll be there. Make sure to stop me and say hi. 🤘

[@Bloodrocutioner]

One door closes another one opens. Hoping some shit happens like this for me soon... Job searching has been super exhausting. Congrats bro, happy for you 🤘

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Bloodrocutioner this is exactly what my wife said. I'll be honest I was a bit worried because I was out of work for 2 months. Job hunting right now is not great. I applied for like 200 IT jobs and heard back from no one.

[@Bloodrocutioner]

@@HeavyMetalWRX yeah I'm in the same but quote honestly. All the gigs are in Orlando and that traffic to there can be hell. Most photography work is out that way. The IT field is brutal (also nobody wants to pay what their employees are worth). Sort of along the lines of what I'm doing now but moreso on a surplus level with an e-commerce site.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Bloodrocutioner I know man. Our company basically told us that if you're any more more money you'll have to go elsewhere. It's such a shame.

[@Bloodrocutioner]

@@HeavyMetalWRX that is a shame but hey, seems like you upgraded with this job. Things will definitely look up I'm sure!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Bloodrocutioner am I going to see you at Subiefest next weekend ?

[@PolishBullitt]

That is so awesome brother, can’t wait to see more videos from the shop 💪😃

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Thanks man I really appreciate it! 🤘

[@Kopernicus67]

Congrats dude! Job happiness is worth more than money. You have a passion for autosports, I think this is a great path for you! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Kopernicus67 thank you so much!

[@allstarvb]

That's awesome! Congrats

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@allstarvb thank you so much!

[@RaceCarFriends]

Looks like such a cool shop great video brother.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@RaceCarFriends thanks so much! The shop is great but the people are so awesome. Hilarious bunch of guys and gals.

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@HeavyMetalWRX You're welcome and man you got me wishing you guys were located in Florida lol sounds like a great place to get work done on your car.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@RaceCarFriends dude they do great work. We actually have a type R here waiting to go on the dyno. I'm gonna record that.

[@MK-xd5wg]

Congratulations Awais.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MK-xd5wg thank you ! 🤘🤘

[@angelsantiago2472]

I am happy you landed on your feet and running congratulation I have been looking for a lowering kit for my 23 wrx can you recommend anything

[@SansooIan]

This is amazing. Looks like a pretty nice shop too. Im jealous! Massive move channel wise as well. Yahweh is good.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙏🤘

[@MattBowler]

Man... I work in cyber security sales, and part of me wants to leave it all behind and become a mechanic! Used to work on cars when I was younger, but got into the corporate life and it's been good to me. However, cars are one of my true passions.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MattBowler that'd what happens to all of us that end up In corporate. It's hard to leave because the money is consistent and the job is safe. Sometimes you just gotta risk it though.

[@MattBowler]

@@HeavyMetalWRX, that is exactly right. And now that my son is in private school, that income has never looked better 🤣🤣

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MattBowler duuuuude my daughter is in private school. As soon as I lost my job my first thought was like "DANN that payment 😭😭😭"

[@MattBowler]

@@HeavyMetalWRX, terribly sorry you have been dealing with job loss and completely sympathize with you on that. Life has its ways to throwing us crazy curveballs, but you come across as someone who's able to adapt and thrive. Great content, fantastic communication skills, and obviously creative. I'm also a multi-instrument musician who's produced original content, so what you're doing here is highly respectable! Keep it up. Maybe we'll meet in person at some point.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@MattBowler dude you're gonna love coming to ecotech. Everyone plays an instrument 😂 I really appreciate that, man! Yea my dad always said stressing out never fixes anything. So even when bad things happen I have to just focus on what's next.

[@nickespo89]

Dream of mine too, big dog.

[@NOT.an.STi.]

I am VERY interested in the STI swap content. Might do that down the road

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@NOT.an.STi. I've been excited to do this for a while. So many people have done it but I don't believe it's as well documented as it could be. The best we have is Joey Montaltos video but I think I can make a better one. No offense, Joey 😂

[@tear728]

This man bleeds wrb, congrats on the position!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@tear728 😂 if I have one regret it's that I didn't get another WRB WRX 😭😭

[@andrewmessina1927]

I'm back in the job hunt myself, considering looking for a auto shop or something along those lines position.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@andrewmessina1927 good luck! The job hunt is so terrible these days especially in IT.

[@bryanallendorf7064]

What if I drive out their stock. I have Cobb AP in the box box an ETS intake,TMIC, cat back, charge pipe , pitch mount . Killer B catch and I've got new coils and brand new 265 Conti's (tomorrow)and MachV 9.5 Crucial wheels . Nothing has been installed. Everything is in the box. Let's see what a budget build can do and drive like? 2 new trans rebuilds and clutch and 2 throwout bearings and clutch fork . Seems to be fixed. Looking for brakes and trans.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@bryanallendorf7064 you want us to install everything? That's definitely something we can do. Plus tune it as well. You can give us a ring on Monday if you want to discuss it

[@davidsmith4186]

Good luck and doing what's fun is priceless. Somebody's about to have a 600+hp WRX before we know it.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@davidsmith4186 😂😂😂

[@Brandon-ot9yn]

So were a project manager before? I remember you talking about a scrum master job in the Cobb interview but I ask because I'm prepping for my PMP exam this year. Just applied for the exam so I've been studying haha

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Brandon-ot9yn yea I was a scrum master/project manager for a financial company. It's a good field , tbh, especially if you have a strong personality for it. I would recommend it because the money is really good as well. Plus if you stick with scrum and SAFe/Agile you can easily make 6 figures with time.

[@Brandon-ot9yn]

@@HeavyMetalWRX yeah, I have a friend get out with his CAPM cert and is now the project manager for the convention center in downtown San Diego where they host comic con and stuff out of. He’s making pretty good starting. I’m prepping to leave the navy after 9 years here soon so I’m hoping to start off back in the civilian world in the right direction.

[@MiNCRUM]

🤘🤘

[@ReefyBmx]

Since you work with subaru i need a part. See by any chance if you guys have it in stock or can find it. 2008 sti left side exhaust cam position sensor. On the bottom of the block for ej257

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Actually yeah I think I can help you with that now 😂 I'll check on Monday for you

[@ReefyBmx]

@@HeavyMetalWRX sweet bro sounds great, keep me posted

[@UpstateSTI]

Here a positive comment make it happen brother!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@UpstateSTI haha I appreciate it! 🤘

[@RodofAllTrades]

I am # 109!

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@RodofAllTrades I appreciate it 🤘🙏

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

$5116 for valve replacement on my 2006 Subaru sti

[@Craiggg12345]

Nobody cares

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

@@Craiggg12345 yet here you are, watching and commenting. Lol 🤦‍♂️

[@chandlerbraaten847]

Wow, great contribution.

[@MiNCRUM]

The effort to leave this comment lol