My 2016 Subaru WRX Is Finally Stage 2!

[@apelayo909]

Love your channel man. Thanks for the amazing info👍👍

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Thanks for the support!!

[@johnnyvittori556]

Honestly, try taking mothers back to black, to that front lip. Will bring back the clean black, and gives it some water repellent qualities.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Yeah it still needs to be painted. I put it in hoping to paint it the same weekend, and its been a couple months lol

[@cjlsniper]

Better content coming in I like it

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@NearIbris]

I got a catless j pipe and n1 invidia exhaust The Cobb stage 2 senses how quick the turbo spools with an unrestricted downpipe and limits the boost at like 10 psi So for Cobb stage 2 and if your read Cobb notes. You can only use a catted pipe So now I have to do a pro tune. Which is not bad. Because I can get rid of more rev hang and likely will have better gains with a catless pipe Might even start making videos again on my channel to. I have the 19’ wrx btw

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Nice! Who are you going with for the tune?

[@subieseduction1377]

I have the exact same front lip. Use “Rustolium texture” black paint. It’ll look amazing, promise👌🏼

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Thanks for the tip. Hoping to paint it in the next couple weeks.

[@zdenekruzena851]

Nice growl coming out of that exhaust.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

thanks!

[@AutoExpectations]

Hold on a second, this isn’t a Cobb stage 2 plus. This is consider stage 1plus. Stage 2 plus would be fuel pump injectors, rail etc etc. so what is this stage 2 plus? Well I do have an STI not sure if that’s different

[@ubaldox38]

Stage 2 plus is downpipe, air intake and tune, stage 3 adds fuel pump , injectors

[@ubaldox38]

Stage 1 is Just tune with stock engine no Bolt ons, stage 1+ is intake and tune

[@0neKingD0wn]

How reliable do they become once you start fiddling with these kind of mods? Blew a stock engine at around 62k already, but you know big boys needs toys. Sold my sport bike and im left with only my wrx to play with. Work gave me a truck so my car is only evening/week end warrior now but id hate to put money into it just to start having trouble with it. Im not that into all the plastic pieces you can fit on it to make it look good, they all end up beeing the exact same when you do but more power in a '' sleeper'' wrx is appealing to me. So heres to OP and the rest of you watching this, i work construction and im not much of a mechanic unfortunatly, if i get my mechanic to install the ''stage 2 + '' parts that required, will my car become a flip the coin sort of deal? Breaks w/e or is it actually reliable to mod it so? Also, i live up north in the land of cold and snow, does it matter at all? Thank you for your shared wisdom

[@anonjohnnyG]

This spot is cool. Dont even worry about the ambient nose its not really noticeable.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

thanks for the input!

[@THEbig9er]

Bro.....What kind of lift kit you got on there?

[@JJ-rf7dg]

I like the color. I have a 2020 WRX premium white w/ performance package.

[@CarDietrich]

Good job man!

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@Mike-wc3jo]

Needs coils or some springs the stance looks weird like that.

[@phokus401]

Brenn is a beast ... great guy and super nice shop!

[@bova57]

I’m looking to go there next month. Glad to hear

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

Brenntuning is the shit! Just an fyi can be a little pricey but so worth it

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Yeah, but hopefully worth it!

[@1miguelinho]

I am tuned by Brentuning as well my brother and friends We are all making 400hp plus for a lot of miles

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

@@AutoEnthusiast so worth it I'm 400+

[@_wrx_WHPFaDIT]

@@1miguelinho that's dope I'm also tuned by bren and I'm also 400+ how many miles?

[@saigoneze4465]

hel yeah ! build is going great guns man ! take it down the qtr mile dude i wanna see!

[@ken10do47]

good video but please get that front lip some black plastic restore friend

[@wrxstivideos7422]

Great

[@jralphroman]

Make sure you do the TVG' EGR deletes and boost controller before you bring it to brentuning.. you want to be able to squeeze out a few horsepowers which those mods bring and it's very inexpensive.. and you definitely don't want pay for a retune it if you do decide to get those down the line

[@soxfan_9631]

How did you adjust to driving manual? Car sounds great and keep up with the videos.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

it was a little tough at first, but I love it now!

[@joenavarro3461]

This is the review I’ve been waiting for!! Keep it up man! I’m currently stage 1. Waiting to get on your level. I appreciate the vid! Keep it up!

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Thanks for watching!

[@thedylan1956]

Stage 1 or 1+. You have in intake or are you stock? Either way, good luck

[@joenavarro3461]

@@thedylan1956 My 16 was totaled. I got hit at a red light. Dude in a Bmw wasn’t paying attention. I was stage 1+. Now i have 22 wrx

[@joeylehtomaki9699]

Aye I got a white 2018 wrx and live in mass too. about to go stage 2+ and get it tuned at kinetic motorworks in nh. Quick question what place did you have install your j-pipe and how much did it cost. Good video man thanks

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Took it to the performance shop in Quincy. Eastside motoring is a great option too, they are in Waltham.

[@joeylehtomaki9699]

Auto Enthusiast thanks man, can’t wait to get this thing tuned

[@Imesswithcars]

If your on cobbs OTS stage 2 you’re no where near 300 wheel lol

[@dasboot9471]

lololololol....what would you know?

[@Imesswithcars]

Das Boot wach any Dyno vid lmbo

[@joeyward3097]

Das Boot I got 277 with catless.

[@kingofkickass1]

Joey Ward why is it being catless a bad thing tho he didnt really talk about why

[@Imesswithcars]

edgar flores it’s not WRX owners are scared to touch they’re cars

[@MrMENACTION]

I love your videos really helps like me, im beginner and have a question i need something to go to stage 2 i got my cobb with intake +SF and just upgrade or change the ecu i need to download something i already have downpipe and i dont know if i need something to load to my accessport.

[@kyleellis241]

I have a 2020 model I want to do this with bad. Sweet video man, love the white! If you keep the stock exhaust and just run the j pipe and all other parts that come with this tune, can you get the same-ish power? Also, can you share your experience about the CEL and other warning lights, warranty issues, etc? I have emissions where I live in CO, so will need a cat for sure as well!

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Check out some of my recent videos for info on CELs etc. definitely run a CBE. And yes, def a cat!

[@robmcrobbie99]

Cobb told me they do not have a stage 2+ tune and that I would have to run a stock intake to make it work. This on a 2017 sti

[@Gabriel.Gmoney444]

Stage 2 plus just means an inter cooler bro

[@ubaldox38]

Stage 2+ is air intake and downpipe plus tune, cobb doesnt have a tune for that, youll need an etune, or go for the stage 2+ kit from maperformance, they include in the price the tune for that specific kit, vía cobb accesport

[@boostedbuddah7784]

So I think you answered my question in this video but to clarify I don't have to choose the cobb j pipe to run stage 2+ ots?

[@dkaio1389]

dude ambot stage 2 ots are on sale for 75 bucks right now get that. cobb ots is trassshhhhh. feels like a totally different car with ambots tune

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Went protune, and will never look back!

[@MrDareGamez]

What wheel setup is that I love it, Rims and tires?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Avid AV20 18x9.5 +38mm. Check out the videos on my wheels on my channel!

[@cyabits1]

Are you on Stock Suspension? also whats those wheels spec? love how they looks

[@AutoEnthusiast]

stock suspension, which i hate. But the wheels are AVID1 AV20's 18x9.5 +38mm

[@mikek9780]

You're a good dude- and need to get yourself a pro-tune and go Stage 3 if you have Ethanol out in Mass. It's everywhere out here in Oklahoma.. Will be there shortly myself. Have fun building it out man!

[@TC-bq5ri]

what part of ok?

[@mikek9780]

@@TC-bq5ri OKC amigo

[@TC-bq5ri]

@@mikek9780 nice man... I work in OKC... Where are you finding all this E85 and what are you driving?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Hoping to go stage 3 soon. Pro-tune already happened. Videos to come soon!

[@TC-bq5ri]

@@AutoEnthusiast looking forward to see how that Pro tune goes versus the cobb tune as mine is in the shop currently from finishing up the break in miles to get a protune

[@dylanwirkus2119]

Hey man I just bought a e tune but cannot get the ots tune from Cobb for the meantime hold you or anyone be able to send me the ots stage 2+ tune from Cobb - 2018 wrx

[@christophergallaway2390]

I liked the video other than the complaining about YouTubing

[@saluddin3622]

I love your videos! I have a 2020 Wrx stage 1+ with ma performance. I want to go stage 2+ with tmic and aos with ma performance. Their is no knocks and dam is at 1! I had an e tune with a tuner in nh but it sucked! Any ideas if ma performance is good? Thank you

[@AutoEnthusiast]

That are decent, but go get a protune!

[@AutoEnthusiast]

*they

[@stevenmanueal1566]

Hey man please help me I have a aftermarket top mount intercooler forgot what brand it is and a AEM air intake and a grimspeed catted downpipe what stage would this be and what would the best map to run please help me man also I use 93 for the gas

[@AutoEnthusiast]

You need a protune

[@michaeldavida]

How much HP are you getting with stage 2

[@thatwonguy4387]

what rims do you have?

[@coyotebuttons]

Rims?

[@skrrt1321]

whats the mpg

[@LymaxVisuals]

Is a J pipe another word for Downpipe?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Yes

[@brandonfowles1483]

is it a cvt

[@danielrenteria5888]

Where do you get the stage 2 tune from Cobb because I don’t see it on the tuner or the website

[@kevinvizcainno]

They erased it.

[@kevinvizcainno]

They bent the knee to the Gov bc of emissions.

[@tritthemit4168]

@@kevinvizcainnono way I’ve been trying to find it forever. So you have to go to a tuner then to run a downpipe

[@kevinvizcainno]

@@tritthemit4168 yeah no more OTS tune man

[@esaiejean-claude4789]

whats your mpg right know ?its bad or ok

[@AutoEnthusiast]

better than stock at the time!

[@peterrasmussen68]

What off set is your rims?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

+38

[@chriswilson1968]

Do you really need the intake? I've heard mixed reviews. Can I just get the j pipe and cat back plus the Cobb tune and be good with that?

[@t_0mie492]

I also would like to know.

[@user-ck1hh9lh5s]

The intake is mainly for the noise. If you get the j pipe and the catback you can run the ots stage 2 map from cobb. If you get an intake on top of that, you can run the stage 2+. From my understanding, you need to buy all cobb parts to run the ots maps. Hope I helped!

[@samuelg3586]

I beg to differ. Intake does help, in the Powerband. I've noticed a significant difference since installing the cobb big sf. Plus I am old school, I want to hear my turbo spooling, not just some pops from the exhaust.

[@brendanfogel4573]

What rims?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Avid AV20 18x9.5

[@irishzeroli]

Intake and down pipe is not stage two bro. You're missing a bunch of parts dude.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

that is literally the definitely of what stage 2 is on WRX's. Sure you need an EBCS and an AP, but you have to have those to support the car.