My Daily Episode #1 ”Impreza 2.5 RS brake install”

Today I installed new Hawk performance brake pads and rotors on the RS. I also discuss with Brian from iWire the future plans for the RS and it’s motor. If you enjoy the content please like, subscribe and comment below.
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[@stevenjohann5435]

Oh, you damn lucky cali-car owners.........here in the moist midwest, Every bolt is severely crusted......... but, we do get lotsa hands-on practice drilling, tapping, and heli-coiling........ my rear drum-to-disc brake swap took several days, torches, and hacksaws to get that long-ass bolt outa the knuckle - on both sides...........many love, much props

[@buckyeah3382]

steven johann I had my fair share of rust when dealing with the donor car for my white widebody😩

[@stevenjohann5435]

@@buckyeah3382 gotcha.....so, the blue one is like, your sweet reward for suffering on the track /road car........lol

[@UnreachableSwagger]

I just got some rear brakes for my GC L sedan and want to change the drums out. So i should be worried. Dang. And they are crusty drums!

[@vivid_racing]

Finally someone is teaching these kids the right way! ALWAYS tie your calipers to the vehicle to prevent them from hanging. Can't tell you how many times I see these KZbinrs just letting them hang from the brake lines and then wonder why they have to replace them not even 50 miles later

[@buckyeah3382]

Vivid Racing You know how we do 👊🏼😉

[@fengrr]

I'll definitely follow this build. My old GC coupe 2.5RS was totaled by a grandma back in 2008. R.I.P.

[@buckyeah3382]

fngr Oh nooooo!

[@privateinformation8364]

Frig, up here in eastern Canada we deal with so much rain, snow and salt that almost every car has significant rust damage, even with an oil undercoat The simplest job requires a hammer, wd-40, an impact wrench, an extra long breaker bar, the occasional blowtorch and drill, all while getting covered in the salty oily undercoat

[@TheGCJourney]

11:02 - Bucky: "So what, it's a daily driver. It's not like I'm going to go out and hammer on this thing". 11:52 - Right... Love your stuff man!!!

[@joeyphoshowey]

Not gunna lie, after your last video of doing some work on the Bucket at iWire, it reminded me to ordered some wires for my STI. I love iWire products, service, and communication. Great company and good people.

[@buckyeah3382]

joeyphoshowey I couldn’t agree more!

[@iwiresubaruwiringsolutions5538]

Thank you! Glad to hear that. :)

[@jasoncarlson7867]

Nothing’s worse than fighting with rusty nuts and bolts when trying to do a simple job. Wish my VW bus was as clean as this RS. Looking forward to watching the engine swap!

[@buckyeah3382]

Jason Carlson I’m so grateful for a rust free car!

[@aphex28]

yay for no rust! Man that seemingly went so smoothly. I'm so used to dealing with needing to mushroom a bolt and hammering the rear rotors off in the Northeast. I do remember having issues with my RS' stock brake booster and brake problems. This no rust will make the swap so much easier for Keener with switching the Xmember and such. Also I'm sure you already know, stock rs trans is better suited to the 205 than the GD WRX transmissions that people would use. 4.11 ftw

[@buckyeah3382]

Alan Malantic 🤘🏼❤️🤘🏼

[@merz2029]

Your content made me fall in love with the 90’ 2Door STi. Too bad I can’t import one back home. My country does not allow it 😔 Keep up the work, really entertaining to watch. Your content evolved so much.

[@shaloon64]

Which country?

[@buckyeah3382]

merz2029 Thanks 🙏🏻

[@thomasashley-smith245]

I’m guessing Aus, as that’s my country and they don’t allow it. There are only 399 2 doors delivered and no 2 door base models like the RS or coupe. A decent 2 door sti classic is AUD $80k for that reason. Booooooo 😭

[@cillham]

Love the combo on both your your cars - then there's the racecar 🥴! and yes the 2 doors in Australia are mega $$ But 4 doors are cool too ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TTkouphah-hJo

[@fl0win.pr0se74]

@@thomasashley-smith245 Jesus, I remember when they were going for under 20k AUD

[@Mattgillot]

Hey Bucky. I am running a ej205 with a stock transmission. Also have a vf39 setup on it. 20k miles later the transmission is still holding!

[@buckyeah3382]

Matt Gillot Sick!!

[@42gilligan]

Hell yea thats exactly what I wanna do with my rs and it'll be great to see you guys walk me through it!

[@buckyeah3382]

Nickolas Mellon 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TC1Z2L3]

I had a '99 2.5RS coupe years back that I commuted pretty heavily in. It never let me down. I sold it with over 190,000 miles on it and I was still driving it over 800 miles / week. It was blue with gold Subaru wheels, 05 WRX seats front and back, trimmed out but basically stock. Amazing little car, I've purchased 3 Subarus since then.

[@LIFEISAHUSTLE1]

Never thought about using the clamp while the caliper is on the car. Thanks for that tip. I always do it using one of the shoes to compress the piston before I stalling the new pads. Looking forward to the swap.

[@buckyeah3382]

LIFEISAHUSTLE1 Yeeew🤙🏼

[@KbBeBallin45]

5 speed is fine. I’ve been on my 5 speed for 151k miles, full turboback, no problems. Less than 300 whp, you’re good 😂👍🏾

[@buckyeah3382]

KbBeBallin45 💪🏼😉

[@dmaxm2498]

I also bought an EJ205 from JDM California for my ‘03 “Bugeye.” What I forgot to do was research if there’s any garages within a 60 mile radius that know how to finish, Dyno, and tune the swap! Two years on a normal man’s salary and I’m still only 60% done! 😂🙏🏼

[@28apex]

That’s great to hear since I’m not much of a mechanic or not at all! ☹️ I just bought a 95 Impreza and am wanting to do the whole engine swap so this should be perfect ! Thank you !

[@buckyeah3382]

28apex Awesome!

[@JDMGearHead]

Oh man! Can't wait to see that new setup and the progress of it all! 😁👍 Even Brian is stoked, you see him marveling over that clean engine bay and envisioning the future! 🙌

[@buckyeah3382]

JDMGearHead Yeah, he’s stoked to do a stress free swap for once.

[@josephwillerth]

... And a surprise engine swap announcement!! Love the content Bucky, keep it up. Can't wait to see the RS with that new engine!

[@buckyeah3382]

Joe Willerth 💪🏼🔥

[@robincross4820]

This is so rad! I'm currently acquiring parts for a similar EJ205 swap into a 99' legacy GT! It was my grandma's car, untouched and in great shape except for the blown head gasket. I would love to see your shopping list so that I can make sure I don't forget any parts on the granny mobile. Great content, perfect timing on the new build!

[@buckyeah3382]

Robin Cross Thanks and the parts list is in the making 👍🏼

[@SadAbeYT]

Another one!! Wow I’m jealous! Hahha good work on this episode Bucky, watching a video practically everyday brings such a smile to my face. Thank you Bucky! Keep bucking on! 🤘🏽

[@buckyeah3382]

Abraham Soto Thanks 🤙🏼

[@Titanius_Anglesmith]

So stoked you’re going to be doing documenting a the swap. I’m trying to get ready for the same. My bugeye wagon is rusting out and I have an RS with a blown engine. It’s an autocross build but should basically be the same. Please, go over as much detail as possible!

[@nwcarpenter95]

Im doin the same to my RS. Got a 205 from a bugeye im swappin in. About to send my harnesses to iwire to get them merged then its game on! 👌🏽🤙🏽👏🏽

[@buckyeah3382]

Nick Carpenter Yes!!

[@mummx4]

SOOOOOOOO COOL!!! that blue 💙 is my absolute favorite 😍 Brakes are for sissies!! 🤣🤣 It's going to be so cool to watch!! Can't wait!! 🤘🚙

[@gatorbait455]

The content just keeps getting better Bucky! Keep it up bud!!!!!🤘🏼

[@buckyeah3382]

Willvikingson Thank you!

[@grahamdrope3367]

Good on ya. Wish mine was that clean. Good luck on your daily, looking forward to it.

[@Bob-ir4lr]

You should do a 6cyl EZ swap. They sound so unique.

[@julianslowik5387]

Agreed, would still be N/a too

[@alockett160]

Another stunning car. I had two Impreza and lost them both to rust 😭

[@GSMMW]

Looking forward to the build.

[@buckyeah3382]

GSMMW 🤙🏼

[@okaybuddy22b]

So RAD! Haven't stopped dreaming of getting a GC 2.5rs since my dad got one back in 2004. This will be my literal go-to channel for my future build! Keep'em coming, Bucky!

[@Jam557b]

Such a clean 2.5rs, keen af to see how the swap turns out

[@buckyeah3382]

James557b 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@ConnerSpeed6]

Oh shit!!! You're swapping it! That is exciting news. Good luck with all of the work, dude. I am so in love with this damn car... XD

[@mikedrueke6873]

That's gonna be awesome!! I can't wait to watch the swap step by step.

[@buckyeah3382]

Mike Drueke It’s going to be a fun time!

[@realonethreesevens3640]

Can’t wait to see this... Bucky keep up the great content

[@buckyeah3382]

Alexander Bryant Thank you! 👊🏼

[@joshstancil1455]

lol you crack me up! its not like im gonna beat on it...its just a dd. followed by donuts in a wet parking lot! Congrats on your 2 project cars, your driveway is starting to look like mine.

[@buckyeah3382]

Josh Stancil Hehehe

[@allstarvb]

Can’t wait to see how this one turns out, love your style with how you keep your rides clean and not overdone 🤘🏼

[@umbrellawrx9999]

Nice ending, can't wait for the swap!

[@vinbags]

Looking forward to this swap Bucky! Gonna be so nice...

[@kamikazeJMZ]

That car is immaculate, can’t wait for the motor update videos. JDM 205 is the perfect choice for a daily gc build 👌🤘🔥

[@CyrusPischel]

I’m stoked to see the how to content for the swap. Definitely want to get started on mine in the near future!!! 🤙 loving the content

[@buckyeah3382]

Cyrus Pischel Thanks, glad you enjoy it 👊🏼

[@essehindeed]

You gotta hook up the parts sponsor. I want to upgrade the brakes on my WRX and I’d rather buy through a Buck Yeah affiliate link. Grew up watching you skate, now you’re informing my subi habit... much easier on the shins.

[@buckyeah3382]

Shane Alderton 👊🏼😂

[@calvincalvinify]

Can't wait!! More videos please!!

[@user-eg9wq2lg6b]

I am so excited for this! Now I just need to buy two Subarus to do it to

[@buckyeah3382]

Chris G Get after it😜

[@ThatGuy-xd5fs]

perfect timing as all my parts arrive!! for my ej205/ej257 hybrid

[@buckyeah3382]

Andrew Askins Rad!!

[@maverick2242]

Cool lookin fwd to the swap series, was interesting as you were doing the brakes I was thinking, needs some new KYB struts and GC STI interior but now ya talking engine swaps, prob already in the plan, can’t wait 🤘🔥

[@buckyeah3382]

Maverick224 I love how it has an all stock appearance though.

[@robertstaff]

Great! Looking forward to the swap

[@luisdesototorres5440]

Bucky the car looks so great, I envy you man love skateboarding and 2.5rs

[@angeloah]

My favorite of the subies, since I was 14-15, and saw my first open class 400+ monster come screaming down a dirt road. Now in my 40’s I wonder.....

[@rubensoares6419]

Nice 👌 cant wait to see that rs swapped. Good stuff bro.

[@buckyeah3382]

Ruben Soares 🤙🏼

[@JasonHartwell]

Here's the thing...you can't be talking about swaps when I am trying to talk my way out of swapping my '07 Impreza...and when I watch this swap...my wife will be severely disappointed in me...I can't wait to watch!

[@buckyeah3382]

Jason Hartwell Hahaha

[@TheCarGuy91]

Love this. I have 2 4 door gc’s. One is my daily and is falling apart rust wise the other is a shell and will be getting an sti swap eventually. But honestly I wouldn’t mind a daily coupe. You’ve given me ideas. 💪

[@buckyeah3382]

Michael Deynes Rad!

[@therealyixion9]

Cant wait for the swap videos! I plan to swap mine soon too!

[@buckyeah3382]

Therealyixion9 Sick!

[@therealyixion9]

@@buckyeah3382 what exhaust you running?

[@WSOR6604]

That thing is seriously beautiful.

[@TunerThings]

Hell yeah bro that's gonna be a dope swap!! looking forward to it!

[@junma40]

Hell yeah I'm excited to see this how to video!!! I wish there was one when I did my swap LOL

[@01FozzyS]

This is going to be a sweet swap.

[@buckyeah3382]

01FozzyS Agreed!

[@bradpittiful7288]

i wish they kept that color for the 2000 and 2001...my 2000 is blue ridge pearl and its ok...but that rally blue pearl color is sweet

[@derrickray1123]

Looking forward to this build! :)

[@mattyee9369]

My car is salvg title too. Hit something in the road, and insurance salvg the title because they thought the trans was messed up. The throwout bearings in the 5 speed Legacy GTs are plastic... (why Japan....why)!!!??? And it shattered. So one new clutch kit later, it's perfect. I dont care about the title as long as I know why and if it isn't something serious. But these Subies are so easy to swap! I didnt have a lift so I pulled the motor to do the clutch. While it was out, I replaced things hard to get to, like gaskets n stuff. The EJ255 has been good to me so far. Can't wait to see the EJ20 swap!

[@trantas4]

At first something looked really odd.. and then it hit me. Freshly shaved Bucky!!

[@buckyeah3382]

Trantas Haha

[@reddeadryan78]

2005 wrx sedan here, Michigan. Rusty bolts but clean body ;)

[@Snow-bq6ny]

Hey Buck! I have a 2001 RS coupe with the manual transmission, bone stock except for a rear sway bar and cold air intake. Its been my dream car ever since I got into cars and I cant believe I actually was able to get one. Lots of people say I should keep it the way it is because its a clean title and in great condition, but honestly im going to keep the car for the rest of my life so i figure i should just do whatever I want with it. I've had fun driving it around the way it is and it was a fantastic car for my first manual, but im ready for something more and i want to give the car the engine it deserves, im sure you and i can agree the ej253 can feel a bit wimpy at times. Im looking for 2005 wrx's right now so I can swap an ej205 in, and then later get the 207 parts. In the video it seems like you guys said that you are looking for a jdm ej205, if so why is that? So excited for this series as it will probably end up being a huge tool for me when i swap mine later this year. good luck buck, youre the man!

[@buckyeah3382]

Snow If you’re keeping the car for good do as you please. I feel you will enjoy the car more swapped as long as you do it right. I went JDM due to it being so easy and cheap.

[@Snow-bq6ny]

BuckYeah i can’t believed you replied, you’re the best man! I can’t explain to you how much the car means to me. I learned to drive with an automatic 2001 outback 3.0, and later learned manual on my friends 95 accord. I knew I had always wanted to get this car but I never thought I could be this in love. The biggest smile comes across my face every time I see it because I always seem to forget just how cool they are. All that to say I’m never gonna sell, it’s till death due us part. So it’s sounds like we’re going boosted >:)

[@chrisgreer212]

The best channel on youtube

[@buckyeah3382]

Chris Greer Thank you!👊🏼🔥

[@simplistek]

Cant wait for the build. Would love to cruise with you while you “break-in” the engine.

[@buckyeah3382]

Elgene Crescini 👍🏼

[@pickesanchez2641]

Lmao "Daaamn this are like brand new ..... bye bye". Im so jealous of that car, you cant get one of those around here !!! Keep it up man, Saludos.

[@buckyeah3382]

picke sanchez Haha, I had new pads and the rotors were warped so I figured why not. I can use the pads on my daughter’s RS when she needs them👍🏼

[@seanthomasrauchert1695]

I wish I kept mine they are crazy $ now ! Keep killing buck

[@buckyeah3382]

Sean dylan thomas Rauchert 🤘🏼🔥🤘🏼

[@omgtrey]

Looking forward to the swap!!

[@larslinderlegacylarsa8363]

Thats some good work, and a upgrade is a good thing to do, I have a Gc8 wrx - 00 I bought in - 01 still a wonderfull car, made some upgrades(and taking away some) in the pipeline for this car, is a jdm 6 speed gearbox that I need to mounted. On the other side, I have gotten som more Subarus, thats need some support too.. Good luck from the European side of the lake!

[@glampstronzartonalbee3097]

awesome dude, def excited to see the ej205 swap, itll be sick!

[@adamone90]

lets go bucky!!!! loving this content....keep creating ! 190

[@buckyeah3382]

Adam Sebastian 💪🏼🔥

[@JFabrication]

You can go a long way on a stock RS transmission, the 4.11 gears feel good with the 2.0 also. I had a stock trans in my stg 2 EJ257 STi swap for a good number of years actually.

[@buckyeah3382]

👍🏼Torque beast!

[@JFabrication]

BuckYeah BUCK YEAH!!!!

[@alexreyes9072]

Bucky you're to funny awesome stuff as always

[@buckyeah3382]

Alex Reyes 👊🏼😂

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Get some blast plates for the gearbox, they should help a lot.

[@mjaymo]

What? Oh yeah looking forward to this one. Love it Bucky 👍

[@cypsoon]

Bucky you sure you put front rotors correct ? Look like left its right and oposite. Drills and hooks should attack calipers and now you put them like going on revers. I dont konw how to say it but its my exp as mechanic. Also one tip clean hub before put new rotor. Finaly first 50mil you should brake gently so new pads and rotors get set properly. Cheers mate and best regards from Poland

[@buckyeah3382]

Darth Muminek After checking you are correct. The rears are good and I just swapped the fronts. 👍🏼

[@cypsoon]

BuckYeah pleasure to help you mate.

[@besmooth9643]

This answers my question! i dont need to change my trans Thank you!

[@Pauldouglasanthony]

Totally love your videos!

[@buckyeah3382]

Paul Anthony Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ernesternest815]

Car looks sweet. Next time you are in there, bleed the brakes, it always helps.

[@buckyeah3382]

Ernest Ernest I’m going to change the fluid eventually and will do it then👍🏼

[@edinsonvelascojr1714]

Shouldn't have sold mine. I look forward to this build 🤘

[@Davjose37]

Damn sorry bro just got mine today lol

[@edinsonvelascojr1714]

@@Davjose37 it's all good man, I had to focus on my Brat so I'm ok with selling.

[@neo8378]

cant wait!!

[@TheIndulgers]

I love the Subaru content and the channel, but any chance on doing something completely different? Euro maybe?

[@belvakurlof]

No

[@notorioussouljur]

Loving the vlogs 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@buckyeah3382]

OMGodfrey Thanks 😉

[@Lukeladd95]

The swaaap yessssssssss Bucky 🙏🏼

[@marcossarrabayrouse6722]

Tony is in everything!!

[@thatonebeone]

I daily a brz ts 2020 and track day.. had a frs 2013.. wrx 2018.. i need a 2 door wrx in my life 😁 hard to find a good condition one🥴

[@samirmuniz7716]

I have a 2001 RS and I’m looking forward for this build. Can you include the link of the websites or the parts that you acquired ? Great content btw !

[@buckyeah3382]

Samir Muniz Will do, Thanks!

[@madbaz77]

Man can’t wait for this Rexy swap

[@buckyeah3382]

madbaz77 That makes 2 of us!

[@UnreachableSwagger]

Love this videooooo! Thanks bucky. Dang man i wouldve loved fo follow ur tutorial on how to swap a JDM engine but my GC is an auto trans? Can you guys do a tutorial on swaping the trans too?

[@buckyeah3382]

MUSCLE N IMPORTS I will most likely be swapping my daughters auto to manual at some point👍🏼

[@UnreachableSwagger]

@@buckyeah3382 thanks Bucky ur awesome been following you since tony hawk pro skater 1 on ps1.

[@GrandCaravanSE]

That's a thing of dreams, a car with no rust, I have no idea what that's like. last time I did brakes I had to smash them off with a sludge hammer.

[@buckyeah3382]

GrandCaravanSE Yuck!

[@Christosan88]

Jdm ej207 AVCS iwire harness install. that is my project in progress.

[@buckyeah3382]

Pandawatch Rad!

[@lukemarkham5263]

sweet! just picked up an rs to swap!!

[@buckyeah3382]

Rad

[@benjimoua3245]

Ez30 swap bucky!!! Would be an awesome daily

[@buckyeah3382]

BenjiMoua That would be an awesome headache!

[@marvinvisser5039]

Haha. 5 episodes from now: Impreza 2.5 RS gets an engine swap Man I love all these cars. 2.5 rs is so sexy.

[@buckyeah3382]

Marvin Visser More like the next episode😂😂

[@gtheill8545]

@@buckyeah3382 Oooh baby! EV swap?!

[@gtheill8545]

@@buckyeah3382 I commented before watching the video so don't mind me... I'm still very much looking forward to the "simple as can be" swap as I know it will be super informative with two very knowledgeable dudes

[@spicy.d]

Wow, this is perfect. I'm quite literally looking at 2.5 RS' to swap myself. Looks like I'll have to do a manual swap as well since autos are so much cheaper, but I'm hopeful that it won't be too bad. Love the stuff man. Quick question for you (or anyone for that matter), is there an engine that's particularly well suited for swaps? You're doing an EJ205, but I know people like to swap in the STI engines from the 2005 era STI's and I was wondering if there was a reason for that, or if it's preference

[@buckyeah3382]

Daniel I’m doing an EJ205 because they are cheap and readily available. Sti swap is more expensive and a bit more work depending what you end up swapping over.

[@spicy.d]

@@buckyeah3382 thanks Bucky. Really appreciate the response and am really REALLY looking forward to the build. Hoping to learn a lot, especially since I'll be utilizing the iWire service myself one day!

[@itzJobear]

this is so awesome.

[@Smgm240]

Vlog 2 of clean shaven Bucky

[@Rickd-jh7iw]

Didn't the front rotors go on "backwards". Usually the holes spiral inside to out, not outside in. So lucky to live somewhere without winter. My 99RS is just about to click over 400,000 km, and the body is just about gone. Have to be real careful where you put a jack underneath. There's nothing but air at the rear jack points.

[@buckyeah3382]

I swapped the fronts but it’s really just a personal preference.

[@miguelolivares3831]

Yeah swap the engine bro , is going to be fun to watch the next videos 👏👏👏, question why you don't have led light on your cars ?

[@buckyeah3382]

Miguel Olivares I’m not against it I just haven’t gotten around to it. I do have a headlight out on my Buckit, so it may be time 👍🏼

[@miguelolivares3831]

@@buckyeah3382 yeah do it for head light and fog light 🤙 I can't wait for the next video.

[@connunez13]

Nice swap! Are the rotors the spinning in right direction? Does that matter with drilled rotors vs the direction of the slotted?

[@buckyeah3382]

CJ Nunez I must have missed that, the rears are correct and I just swapped the fronts.👍🏼

[@rayturbo]

Bucky what front lip are you you sing on the RS? Ej205 great engine for daily driving mine is running since 332657km with no issues! Greatings from Germany

[@buckyeah3382]

Ray Turbo I believe it’s a P1 replica. It came in the trunk of the car all bent up so I put it out in the sun and bent it back in shape👍🏼

[@RADFoss]

Man I need to send in my harness soon.

[@seanthomasrauchert1695]

BUCK YEAH