After test driving a wrx last saturday, I instantly fell in love and decided to join the subie family with a 2020 wrx limited. Thank you Joe for the inspiration!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That is so wonderful of you to say! I a so glad that I could be part of the whole experience with you.
@wbwayne88874 жыл бұрын
Congratulations man, very nice car.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
@@wbwayne8887 That is so very nice of you to say.
@wbwayne88874 жыл бұрын
@@RaitisRides It was said with envy.
@reformedish47094 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much, she puts a smile on my face every single day!
@colbybennett1804 жыл бұрын
Joe treats this car like its a ferrari. It shows his appreciation to craftsmanship and how much he lile Subaru's
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colby for saying that! I really do love all cars but Subarus have a special place.
@edwardvalivonis234 жыл бұрын
Joe loves Subarus more than his wife 😀
@takcleberry4 жыл бұрын
Lile
@growingup44872 жыл бұрын
lile
@Lagascalex4 жыл бұрын
I just love it when the half of channels videos is all about Subaru wrx Sti
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I would say that. I do know that I have a large Subaru following.
@rebelliousgoat15574 жыл бұрын
I love how you say “Zonk” for things you don’t like lol
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that1
@rebelliousgoat15574 жыл бұрын
Raiti's Rides your very welcome! I love all your videos!
@xonecinema4 жыл бұрын
I love your passion man, seriously.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that! I love being able to share it with you!
@collingray22124 жыл бұрын
Dude I have to admit. Watching your videos is what pushed me to move forward with purchasing my 2020 STI. Days leading up to delivery I watched your reviews on the car. More and more I got excited. But nothing could prepare me FOR what this beast looks like in person and how it drives. It’s a whole other animal. (I’m coming from a 2012 WRX) Super glad I went all in to get my dream car! Keep up the reviews man. Cheers
@substringzero18074 жыл бұрын
This might be the best review on S209 that I have seen. Great job Joe!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That really means a lot! Thank you for saying that!
@pski4 жыл бұрын
Raiti's videos are the most comprehensive you'll find. Non-condescending, passionate, informative and fair. Every RR video I watch makes me want to buy that car!
@MashiroMartinez4 жыл бұрын
I just put the $5000 deposit for one and I’m first on the list to get on at one the Subaru dealerships in Florida! Can’t wait they say it will be here before Christmas!!!! S209 for the win!!!!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You are going to love it!
@davidhampton33334 жыл бұрын
SCORE!!!! Congrats!!
@mikehundredson5844 жыл бұрын
Your lucky because here in California it's first come first serve. They wouldn't even take a deposit from me.
@karlkings52584 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with that S209 wow. So beautiful. I bought a Infiniti QX60 2018 new. But believe me the S209 is one of my dream car. Like GT2 RS MR too
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that I could share it with you!
@cryptohammer62454 жыл бұрын
Great reviews, keep them up. Sweet s209. I’ve got a 2019 sti and for the price, I love what I got. But 65k it’s simply a collectors car, keep it, drive very little, store it. Blasphemy I know but less than 10k of safe not extreme mods and I’ve got the best rally/street car for the money. Cheers 🍻
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! I totally understand where you are coming from!
@thestreetzking4 жыл бұрын
I picked up a 2018 Limited STI recently and your channel was a huge help, I can't wait to see the 2021 as I might try and trade up for that already haha
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome to hear! I really appreciate your support and I am so glad that I can share this with you!
@LS10074 жыл бұрын
This video set a record for the number of “wow’s”.😂 You needed your towel for this one Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼🇺🇸
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
L S thank god I had it!
@LS10074 жыл бұрын
Raiti's Rides 👍🏻😂
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
L S 😊💙
@MidwestDankAlumni4 жыл бұрын
Owen Wilson says wow
@ReevesTop4 жыл бұрын
Idk not at what dealers are marking them up at! I hear they are asking $10-15K over MSRP! So $75-80K! No thanks! Rather get a GT500 or 350R!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
If you look there are dealerships not marking them up. They two cars you mentioned have markup as well at some dealers.
@saigoneze44654 жыл бұрын
in australia there asking $90k for one lol
@bones01844 жыл бұрын
AznPitbull 23 ya that’s a hard pass.
@davidhampton33334 жыл бұрын
There is ONLY 209 being produced. Its rare.
@philliplee64234 жыл бұрын
M2 CS territory with that price
@EddieNuffSaid4 жыл бұрын
The love for Subaru’s on the channel is insane ❤️❤️❤️
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie for letting me share it with you!
@redbaru1874 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Joe, so glad you got to show us an S209. I really enjoyed this one 😭
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That really means so much! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
@FloodedWithGems4 жыл бұрын
This video/car has my palms sweating....words can’t describe this car. Blessed to own my 19 WRX. Great video!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel Jay! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@MrStuwr250f4 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. As an owner of a 2016 Sti, I really struggle with the thought of paying twice as much for a very similar car. That said, I'm glad they actually produced such a car, it's an epic tribute to the last EJ257!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you!
@josephfrenchmusic4 жыл бұрын
The cost is so high thanks to government process of getting this thing approved for sale here. Even then Subaru might just break even in the end on this car. You can thank our ridiculous process of getting a car approved for sale in the us for the high price tag.
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
@@josephfrenchmusic not true. Smodels sell for even more in the homeland of the rising son...we're so very lucky to get this before Toyota takeover
@MrStuwr250f4 жыл бұрын
Auto MoJoe Well be thankful that you don’t live in Australia...The price of cars here is ridiculous, due to Government charges...$60k for a regular STI
@josephfrenchmusic4 жыл бұрын
Oh I know it’s even worse in both of your respective countries which sucks. Just explaining why it’s so much more over the base sti here in the states.
@MrAndresrolon944 жыл бұрын
Your excitement forwards this vehicle makes me happy!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andres for letting me share it with you!
@daveprostock26224 жыл бұрын
That is definitely a curvy road car for me! I’m buying a shot to win that one. What a build. Thanks for the review it was excellent.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for saying that!
@ferree17094 жыл бұрын
I have #064. It is a straight line beast as well. The short gearing is addicting. Makes an M2C seem a little sluggish.
@thvtsydneylyf3th0774 жыл бұрын
Hey mate :) Cheers for this review, although in oz we will never be able to purchase this unit, its really cool to get a nice review from a true sti enthusiast!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks that really means a lot!
@arwenelaine97034 жыл бұрын
Saw this car at the NYIAS in '19 and knew I had to have it (for all of the reasons Joe shared above). Drove it home this past Sunday. Spring cannot come fast enough
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Congrats Elaine! What color did you go with?
@arwenelaine97034 жыл бұрын
@@RaitisRides World Rally Blue - # 12/209 : )
@arwenelaine97034 жыл бұрын
K Y, that's the plan - thanks!
@FLIPDADY4 жыл бұрын
You know you're a true driving enthusiast when you want to own all the fun cars!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! I wish I could have them all!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! I wish I could have them all!
@devinramdihal81494 жыл бұрын
dude I watch every single review on this s209 .yours is the best .your indeep info here is golden .thank you :}
@lawrencemitchell34124 жыл бұрын
You're a natural when driving that S209 Joe! This is why I went from an RS to a Subie. Inspiration. I just need to start buying some merch.
@rpslots22164 жыл бұрын
Love your cameras set up when you test drive. Very nice.
@boots_n_coots4 жыл бұрын
Man would this thing be a hoot on the Streets of Willow, crazy fun. Thanks for sharing Joe!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You can say that again! It was my pleasure!
@themoz83084 жыл бұрын
Just purchased my first WRX STI thanks to the reviews on this channel for the 2018 model! I also got to see one of the S209’s up close and personal and lemme tell you if I had 65K....
@osgabriel204 жыл бұрын
Yes without hesitation
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome Omar.
@user-on1jw6xv9f4 жыл бұрын
If i had the money i would buy it in a heartbeat
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel!
@saigoneze44654 жыл бұрын
Joe and more subi content .Made my day 💯 edit:I comment before even watching it all.YES you must get this Joe!!! you have a classic already imagine this one !
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@P1TV4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic car, I just dont like the style how they attached the widebody parts. Looks like tuning parts, not factory. So sad, that we dont get those special editions in Europe :(
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
This is so very true.
@thedon96704 жыл бұрын
11:30 all those changes for just 10% more power. Wow.
@SuperMontanamike4 жыл бұрын
Best review of the S209 to date......good job Joe!
@_driver_4 жыл бұрын
If anyone still questions the price of this car after watching your in depth review, then I don’t think they’ll ever understand. Great review! I could watch these all day.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That really means so much!
@45shutr14 жыл бұрын
The S209 sounds like a homologous build for an upcoming race season for a prototype production based class somewhere in the world.
@stevee83184 жыл бұрын
Bronze wheels are so cool. We need more wheel choices on cars aside from black and chrome/silver.
@johnnyskellington95814 жыл бұрын
Wow if I had 60 some odd grand laying around I’d buy one of these in a heartbeat! I think the nearly double cost is well worth the subtle tweaks and especially the exclusivity and specialness to own 1 of only 209 cars. And I’ve always loved when you get a special car that’s AWESOME only to car enthusiasts. Like to the average person they think “this is just another basic Subaru. Who cares...” but a petrol head; especially a Subaru fanboy flips tf out and goes “OMFG I can’t believe I’m looking at a fucking S209 in person!!!!” It’s a low key badass car yah know
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Great points Johnny!
@graymatter.STI.873 ай бұрын
I just love your reviews bro! STI all day! S209, someday!
@messmeister924 жыл бұрын
Joe, when you bought your RA I commented that I’ve never been more jealous. I lied. I’ve never been more jealous of you standing next to that STI 😂
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
At least I get to share it with you!
@jessevalle52084 жыл бұрын
Love this car!!! Can you please do a comparison to your type RA...would like to know the details and how close they are in comparison...thanks for this video and keep up the great work 👍🏽
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
So the carbon kiber roof lowers the center of gravity by 2mm, which is less than the thickness of my wetsuit lmfao
@douraidi204 жыл бұрын
Raitis this was awesome video and thank you so much for sharing this amazing S209. I would have to go and get this as soon it is out.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that you like this one!
@daniellocke95344 жыл бұрын
Love the Subaru content!We know the new STI,WRX design is already in!Hopefully we'll get to see some spy shots
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait Daniel!
@SilverScarletSpider4 жыл бұрын
You can tell, Joe’s entire time changes when he’s talking about a car that he’s seriously thinking about owning. It’s beautiful stuff. My take, Subaru special editions don’t feel special enough anymore to be worth their price increases, the value just isn’t there as a daily driver kinda guy. Subaru knows that their competition fade in and out with the seasons in the niche Performance Family Sedan market so you can see on many dealerships, WRX STi’s with ridiculous markups that are just unjustified. They know that only a special kind of buyer or sucker will look for this special kinda car and do anything to get you to pay more. How a used older Subaru costs more than the MSRP of a new one is mind boggling, that’s a brand wide zonk. However, you get yourself a fair price and you find an honest dealership, you may have yourself a winner Joe.
@_driver_4 жыл бұрын
Dreamy unreal
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. I always enjoy reading your perspective!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir!
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
Well stated. This car will go down in history books...but it will take over 365 to find buyers for all209
@LS10074 жыл бұрын
Awesome! If you want something special that’s in limited numbers you have to pay to play. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You are so on it Larry!
@R1Armadill04 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Love the look of the front end with the canards! Would love to have a body kit option to do something similar for the STi. Great vid man!
@zuhardi4 жыл бұрын
i love your review. i like how you appreciate this car. super awesome
@s208richard84 жыл бұрын
One update -the Subaru WRX STI tc380 - a very limited run of 50, tuned to Japan rally driver Toshiko Arai's specs made 380 bhp! But it was produced by FujiSubaru! Used a lot of HKS parts.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I knew there had to be one that I was missing! Thanks for that update! I really appreciate you sharing and tuning in!
@s208richard84 жыл бұрын
@@RaitisRides And don't forget the Subaru South Africa WRX STI Diamond Edition - 249 bhp. But has that awful Hi Viz Yellow lower body kit.
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
@@s208richard8 but Diamond is an aftermarket production thought. Not fuji like the others. Same turbo tho!!!
@cryptohammer62454 жыл бұрын
Update to my previous post here. Was getting my 2019 sti oil change at the dealer and guess what........ they had a s209 in world rally blue on the floor. Number 11 of 209 to be exact. Crazy beautiful car in person. Had to wipe off the drool when I left. 64k sticker and that’s what they wanted for it. Was I wanting to trade up? Ya, a bit I must say. Did I? No. Anyway crazy nice in person. Jealous of who gets one. Worth 64k...... still a collectors car imho. But yes worth it.
@nettejean59124 жыл бұрын
It's so nice! I love those gold wheels! That's awesome that you were able to drive it!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I am so glad that you liked this one. Is frank going to get one?
@ns2664philly4 жыл бұрын
Great video Joe!! Keep the WRX and STI videos coming.
@BP-fx3qc4 жыл бұрын
What about the south African exclusive wrx sti diamond edition. Its a 350hp 350tq stock from subaru, would love a comparison between s209 vs diamond.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That would be fun!
@npaul41714 жыл бұрын
I think what they did with this car is absolutely awesome...it is a very, very special car. But the extremely high price and extremely low production numbers means very few will ever experience it, myself included.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@MonicaHolly1434 жыл бұрын
I was expecting 35k if ur budget is 60k Rs3 amg a45 m2 competition are the best options....... I would go for manual m2 comp
@motorcycleartist4 жыл бұрын
Those cars you mention are nice but STI is better and will last waaay longer..reliable and wont cost you an Arm n leg to fix.. everybody wants a german car until that warranty expires..ill pass.
@MonicaHolly1434 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleartist Lol at 60k u can get veloster n for 30k Type r 35k U can even het a used nissan gtr with that money......... 60k for car that used to be just 30k is stupid
@motorcycleartist4 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaHolly143 Subaru lost their mind..60k is a bit much but remember these are limited.only 209 are made..u can get the reg model at 42k..like i said Monica you have to know the history of these Rally cars..they are legendary..its about the history.and theyre very reliable..I thought about getting an s3 Audi..n trust me the STI is a muchhhhh bettter car..the Audi is prettier n will turn more heads..velosters looks hideous to me..ill pass.
@MonicaHolly1434 жыл бұрын
@@motorcycleartist lol dont care if this is limited edition for this kind of car segment who cares if ir car is only has 200 units?? My point is 60k is a lot when other faster and better cars are out there u can even get a supra for 60k
@millll111lllI4 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaHolly143 The Supra is slower than the S209, according to Car & Driver.
@paulmarsdensr81994 жыл бұрын
Great videos Joe. The S209 STI is truly awesome 👍.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! It really is super special!
@paulmarsdensr81994 жыл бұрын
@@RaitisRides I know you are so lucky to do that. How is your Type RA doing? Good I hope. If you get your hands on a S209. Wow. Take care brotha.
@cosmicbluevox10014 жыл бұрын
MSRP is 65k with dealership markups to 70k. I'd rather just buy a brand new sti to put away and a brand new wrx to daily. I cannot justify shelling out that much for an sti. i mean it still has a slower time on the nurburgring than a simple CTR
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
The car hasn't been run at the Nurburgring.
@npaul41714 жыл бұрын
This particular edition will massacre the CTR. It has even more grip than the CTR, which is quite an achievement.
@doctorrobert604 жыл бұрын
For a Subaru is high priced but Subaru is losing money on every one it sells. It cost tremendous amount of money to certify the car for the USA through the NHTSA since is considered from STI as another manufacturer. The car is enough different in front and other structure needs to pass it's own crash and safety testing. This is halo car to draw us all into the dealer but to sell us other cars. After all 209 cars and so many who would want one. Subaru should be commended doing this in any case. Thanks for sharing Joe!!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you!
@ChrisHondaProductions4 жыл бұрын
Any track reviews on this s209? I would love to see a comparo with focus rs and golf r nice vid joe !!!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you Chris! I want to see those as well!
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
I assure you it neither can touch FoRS on a fuel tune=dunson!
@graysonho4 жыл бұрын
I like your last sentence: I really want to bring to my garage!
@patrickburnett99704 жыл бұрын
"On the binders" I nearly spit out my coffee
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with that?
@waykool6984 жыл бұрын
My fav Subaru. If only I was rich to afford it. 😍
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I am glad that I could share it with you!
@Wonsdloc4 жыл бұрын
This car is a work of art and enthusiast should be grateful in a world of forcing electric cars. We get something like this still.
@weakneerose76144 жыл бұрын
16:00 “Turbo poo boost” anyway beautiful car and awesome review!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@AdHD19054 жыл бұрын
This is for the people who know and respect. Maybe the last drivers car. I am worried that this might be the goodbye for the STI badge
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You are so right about that!
@ceansilorcaso58204 жыл бұрын
Love cars and love cars. I corrently own a 2017 STI and I loved it. My question is, "Dream Giveaway" the real deal or should I worry about buying tickets and supporting them. Sorry for the straight forward question.
@ZZIRHT4 жыл бұрын
Great video! You deserve the S209!!!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome of you to say!
@madguy57294 жыл бұрын
As a man whose struggling on getting 2000 for a down payment, I say heck yea full raiti send for me. Be a KZbin icon with a rare car
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Trust me I've been there! I really appreciate your support!
@Tcho21004 жыл бұрын
On a 30k car 2grand is nothing,It would be better to keep that 2k
@moflow994 жыл бұрын
It's a gamble... financially. The next gen could be so much better that these are forgotten about and lose their value... OR, it won't and this is coveted as the must have STI and retains it's value. OR, you can get one and enjoy the heck out of it and not care about anything else. The price for exclusivity is steep with this one though.
@serkanister36204 жыл бұрын
Joe you truly love this car.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I guess you can say that! LOL
@trinkie4 жыл бұрын
Hey Raiti you’re one of the few that gets it. Glad you get to drive cool cars :)
@tspro83084 жыл бұрын
I get it !! what you’re saying when You own The type RA The S209 is the ultimate STI my next one is the S209 still gonna keep my RA !!!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
@YasumotoUS4 жыл бұрын
Joe's STI trade-in announcement in 5, 4, 3, 2.... I'd really like to pick up a [used] STI, but the ride quality for a daily scares the shit outta me. I've just started digging into what makes for a good suspension parts replacement to calm down the ride just enough to eat the bumps and retain street road cornering.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I hope you can find the right combo.
@xBPxHolistic4 жыл бұрын
So much subie content recently I love everything about it ❤️ 😍
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that i can do that for you!
@midnightquest97584 жыл бұрын
It’s like an STI on steroids I love it Joe . Wow Wow wow
@Goyxrd34 жыл бұрын
I want to buy one of these so bad if one shows up within the next 200 miles of me I will buy one for sure
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You will love it Will!
@srpatita2 жыл бұрын
One HOT Beast ! I just got #47/209, am keeping it in the Garage 🤫🤫
@racinR4 жыл бұрын
Nice car. Watching your Subaru wrx sti I end up getting a wrx sti. I got the wrx sti almost 2 years ago Ahhh why I didn't wait for this. Well 2 years ago we didn't know S line was coming to US.
@chillis284 жыл бұрын
Great review great car, but for the money I would go with a Mustang or a Corvette.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I totally understand that! Thank you for the compliment!
@daredevilrush48874 жыл бұрын
Typical old guy
@edwardvalivonis234 жыл бұрын
Joe is a type of a guy who talks about Porsche 911 and shows us Subaru Impreza
@serkanister36204 жыл бұрын
Great car and video Joe, what's the brakes? Same as sti?
@incognitoguitars99994 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Nice job Joe!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@Immortalcheese4 жыл бұрын
Joe you're so lucky you've been in so many amazing Subarus. I'm dead jealous
@donniealfonso71004 жыл бұрын
The one being received by Subaru dealer in Seminole County [where I buy my cars] is being sold to RA owner who will sell the RA through the dealer.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Thanks for that info Donnie!
@RicondaRacing2 жыл бұрын
That S209 is pretty badass
@billd76284 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely buy one 😊 its more special than the RA in my view.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
It is for sure!
@billd76284 жыл бұрын
@@RaitisRides we dont get the special sti's in Australia. Your more luckier than we are
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
More luckier is like a double negative. Yes this car is way way! More special than an RA but only 10k$ usd more special...not 20k or 30k$ USD more special
@jordanian49883 жыл бұрын
This guy made me excited to buy sti
@MrRGM104 жыл бұрын
So much information amazing joe.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that I could share it with you!
@joshb23864 жыл бұрын
The seats in the s208 are so much cooler 😂😭
@ispersi20484 жыл бұрын
Go for the car Joe is one of a kind!!!!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
This is true but I have my heart set on a GT350R
@ispersi20484 жыл бұрын
Raiti's Rides cant wait for u to make a video of thar car being purchase😍
@93ChayZ4 жыл бұрын
Subaru is pretty proud of it........ 65k................
@jamnremoval8694 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy a Subaru...is it worth it to risk the ring gland failure and get the sti or better off adding power to the wrx to match the power out put of the STI
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
When you buy a STI there is more to . it than just the extra power. Watch this comparison I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5DaYWVrfp1nm6M
@jamnremoval8694 жыл бұрын
@@RaitisRides I think I've watched almost all your videos.👍 and I know there are many more wonderful features that are in the STI VS the WRX but My main concern is power as I spend more time running the quarter mile.
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
STi holds residual value 10k$ over wrx consistently since 05 which is the price margin @ nuevo!...use your common sense. Drive it hard in the power band and youll never have ring failure caused from lugging under 2.5rrmp +boost. These are heritage rally cars and are designed to be driven accordingly
@jamnremoval8694 жыл бұрын
@@ChupaLeche I couldn't care less about resale value. I don't build racecars with resale in mind. I'm more or less worried about the known issues with the EJ motors. So far I haven't heard anything other than weaker rods in the FA motors when making over 500wheel. The Ringglands appears to be fail from high heat and lean motor...not sure where you were going with the "use common sense" part of your comment. I don't know a great deal about these motor as all my race cars are domestic motors. Hence the reason I was asking Joe about what he's heard from all the guys he's been dealing with. Thanks for your responce. I'll take as a grain of salt.
@ChupaLeche4 жыл бұрын
@@jamnremoval869 clearly youre stuck on my first sentence... See past the narrow field of vision. You said subaru not race car. The point was the STi comes with 10k(new, respectively) in upgraded parts. This is wut i meant by common sense. But ill hold your hand an elaborate since theres no other tools for you to research a car that hasnt changed dna in 15years...upgraded clutch and flywheel; larger vented rotors; brembo caliper(6potF, 2potR); hd 6spd MT w/ revised spec RA 3rd gearing. LSD and center electronic variable diff; larger i/c and turbo; schmancier interior. And likely the most important consideration is that the FA engine(in wrx) was designed to reduce production cost and comply to epa standards present and future(but as an event of the redesign it also sits lower in the bay which nets a lower center of gravity)...while the ej motor had other motives
@JohnD-bs4qi4 жыл бұрын
What a tease Joe! Ohh man... Great job! 🦄
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!
@amill15634 жыл бұрын
Looks like a gunship. Beautiful!
@derekintrovert56193 жыл бұрын
Excellent job Allways !🍾😊👍
@hellraiserx94904 жыл бұрын
One of the only ricers that I really like!
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
You are hilarious!
@wbwayne88874 жыл бұрын
Joe or the car? 😜
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
@@wbwayne8887 LMAO!! You are freaking awesome !
@jeffpesos65544 жыл бұрын
Red would look so nice on this
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
@zzkeokizz4 жыл бұрын
I think your should get one. You love STIs
@agl19254 жыл бұрын
EJ motors can be cranked to 1000hp or more... a reliable 600hp is now par the course.
@markjohnson37374 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much those fender flares cost? They'd look good on my 2020 STI.
@RaitisRides4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you!
@gregoryh9442 Жыл бұрын
Stock STI- Replace exhaust and toss the stock in the garbage. S209- Replace the exhaust and keep the stock😂
@titodawigel49275 ай бұрын
yup-replaced catback but keeping the stock S209 catback.