My Subaru Died AGAIN!

This is what happens when you trust the wrong people to do the right thing. A shoddy bit of sensor work on top of a garbage tune, and I'm out thousands. Is it what it is, onward and upward I say! Thanks for watching this talking head edition of Altek gets screwed.
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Thanks to Gary Doodles for intro animation
Thanks to my old tuner for giving me trust problems
Equipment Used:
Video - Nikon D5600
Audio - Shure MV7
Video Editing Software - Adobe Premiere CC
Who am I?
I’ve been an IT guy for the last 17 years with a serious passion for tech and all things automotive. From motherboards to combustion engines, I find happiness in anything that powers on or throws you back in your seat with the fierceness of a Greek god.

[@intergalacticgram6727]

Dude your video style and personality on camera are top tier… Post more!! I don’t see why you couldn’t have a 6 figure following …and the dough that comes with that

[@isuperman1113n]

End of an era

[@Altek1]

Totally. I'm still considering a k swap in the Integra but I'll need extra money to justify that. It's tough not having a fun ride.

[@ncidjewfish6271]

we love the subie life and all its joys

[@z45streetzave]

So sorry for your loss, and congratulations on being a Dad!

[@dru7481]

This guy is really good at making videos and seems really comfortable talking to a camera. I like 👍

[@Altek1]

Much appreciated Dru!

[@Wolvenfire86]

He's back!!!!

[@Altek1]

I'm trying to find the time for editing bud! The new little man makes it tricky. Hope to have a few videos up soon.

[@gabrielloayza7873]

Damn it has been a while since I have seen this guy! Glad that everything is going well in your life! RIP to that Suburu but the Genesis is pretty good and reliable. Definitely a GREAT car. Keep up with the posts!

[@Altek1]

Gabey Baby! I've been on a KZbin hiatus but I'm working to get back into it. I'm digging the Genesis. A little slow but nice none the less. I'll have some new posts up soon (and by soon I mean this year maybe)

[@alexrios8991]

I had a bugeye and blobeye about 6 years ago and always missed the rumble. Fast forward to today and i was thinking about getting another one until i came across your video and it brought flashbacks of mine in the shop. I think ill stick with my Tacoma lol. Great video!

[@Altek1]

If I saved just you alone from making the same mistakes I did, then I think my job is done here, haha! I hear you man, even yesterday I was missing it but as I'm in my new car, I realized I haven't checked oil, monitored boost, listened for loose parts or worried about engine knock since I lost it and in that moment, I didn't miss it at all. My next modded ride will be Honda, at least those can be reliable.

[@Ballfade90]

As a owner of a 20' STI you shall be missed sir. Funny I bought it to replace my rust bucket 02 wrx 🤣. Got it before my first born and now we have 2. Fits the whole family easy luckily. Also always enjoy the content. Take care.

[@Ballfade90]

Also isn't my daily lol

[@BrandonMoller]

Keep it stock and enjoy it until it’s not your daily. Subaru got the EJs pretty figured out after 19. Well cared for, it’ll last you.

[@Ballfade90]

@@BrandonMoller keep it stock 🤣🤣 too late already stage 2+

[@Altek1]

My plan was to fit the whole family while making sure the rumble kept the baby sleeping 🥸 I just remember how my niece responded to the blow off valve and was hoping my son would do the same. I'll miss that subie life but maybe one day I'll get to relive. Keep yours alive bud!

[@Ballfade90]

@@Altek1 shall do homie. Enjoy the kiddos it is one of the best things I did sooner.

[@carlosgonzales6859]

I saw your video on Scotty's channel I too have a Subaru Impreza the non turbo 2008 STI 4 door also spun a bearing in 2013 I had the dealership replace the box engine and still running like a Subaru love driving it. Congratulations to your fatherhood.

[@makidiaz3894]

Lasted you a long time honestly. 9 years ain’t bad. Should have kept it stock 😂

[@shawnshan9817]

Stay funky fresh new dad! Gratz my man

[@Altek1]

Thanks Shawn! I'm already working on making my boy a car enthusiast.

[@TurboSqu1d]

I've always thought that Subarus are quite reliable despite the reputation. I think that the bad reputation comes from car enthusiasts though, the ones who thrash their cars and more often than not, don't service them regularly/properly or don't actually know how to drive well. As an example, I frequent the WRX subReddit and the amount of people that say a WRX they bought is their first car to drive is insane. The same people that say they don't know how to drive manual yet and will lean in their AWD WRX, a car platform notoriously not forgiving for the unskilled, it baffles me.

[@natemathewson5200]

Blows man. Sorry for ya. Congrats on the babe! Hope you can get back into something cool/fun/spirited again!

[@Altek1]

It does blow indeed. At least I have video I can show my son. I always have my eye out for the next fun car, but I'll have to wait until I have throw away money. I'm still considering a kswap in the 93 Integra, that's always on the table.

[@natemathewson5200]

@@Altek1 it’s the hot swap for sure right now! Don’t know if there’s a way to get over the ridiculous NVH in K-swaps though… so long as it’s not the daily though, right!? 😂

[@ninjamaster3453]

Don't look back. It feels painful with the money loss, especially when you think in terms of the growing family. Move forward. Time to focus on the lawn, projects around the house, T ball practices will be here sooner than you can imagine. Congratulations 🎉

[@Zenoforever]

It's cool you are willing to share your experience and accept the loss. I had 15 WRX couple years ago I wouldn't dare to pro tune it besides suspension mods because I didn't want to turn it into money pit. I had my 1st newborn at the time and now I'm a dad of 2 kids. I traded the WRX for a luxury SUV for family and then got myself a MR2 and Ek Civic for project that are fun and easy to my wallet. Always separate daily and fun car to keep family satisfied. Don't do engine mod if you want factory reliability.

[@Altek1]

That's a success story if I've ever heard one. The MR2 is one heck of a fun car for sure. I figured others could learn from my mistakes. I never had any intention of modding the car but once the stock motor blew, I didn't want to spend the money to stay stock. In the end, a lesson learned. If I ever decide to mod again, it'll be a Honda for sure.

[@Zenoforever]

@@Altek1 I know once I start modding it, it is hard to stop but at least old Honda parts are cheaper and NA car are harder to break compares to Subaru lol. I actually have more fun ripping out light and slower car than my faster WRX on the street not worrying about cop pull me over for speed or car breaking down. Those cars offers quicker response to the gas peddle and are easy on gas. They suite my driving style but it's just me. The point is always know what you want out of a car to fit your lifestyle 😉

[@SoulsSave]

Use this as a learning experience. Unfortunately this was a bad case of a bad tune and revolving yourself with the wrong folks to work on a Subaru.

[@Altek1]

You're 100% correct. This car gave me way too many learning experiences in the time I've owned it. And I laugh because it seems like I never learned my lesson until the very end. Any car I ever decide to mod in the future, just know I'll be heavily vetting whatever shop I go to.

[@0latency]

Sometimes it's better to choose reliability over power, especially with Subarus lol

[@DC-ke8qp]

Can you recommend a good auto shop around NYC/Bx that specialized in Subies? I know Prime and the Shop in CT, but they are a lil too far.

[@verdict1163]

The saga of poor quality work is all too familiar. Almost everytime I bring my Integra or RX7 in for something, they do something wrong. It is very hard to find an actual competent mechanic these days.

[@mredgar325]

Dammmm you could have put all that Subaru money into TSLA stock and been livin large :) The new ride looks sweet.

[@Altek1]

EDDIE!!! No need to remind me of my financial failures my good man, we both know I'm no Warren Buffett when it comes to the ol markets. The G70 is profesh bro! A solid upgrade. Hope you're good Eddddiiieee!

[@CommandoPG]

Your kid’s hair is MAJESTIC AS F

[@Altek1]

Haha his hair has been complimented on before but this is hands down the best one yet.

[@1lowSR]

It sounds good how dose it sound like a wrx mine sounds like a Honda don't have the rumble

[@Demon8590]

Well now this is heartbreaking considering I decided to invest in reviving my WRX hatch and buying a new FP turbo based on your previous videos lol

[@BrandonMoller]

Still a great turbo, and setup overall. Just be careful that the work is good work. Pro tip: performance shops love to call each other out. Have one shop do the work, and have another inspect the work. Works every time 😜

[@Altek1]

Listen to Brandon, this guy could build an ej motor in his sleep. As he said, make sure it's built right and get other eyes on it. He called out about 10 things on the car that I didn't even know were an issue. We'll do a deep dive in a follow up video to hopefully give others some more insight.

[@phillipjohnson4156]

congrats on you becoming a father, sorry to hear the about the crappy tuner. whats his name again lol?

[@joeboland95]

I was just watching your review on the fp blue. Sad news man. My '12 is at 203k. Plopping a new transmission and block in it this summer to get another 100k out of it

[@Altek1]

I'm jealous. You did waaaay better than I did. I recall my initial issue being a much more widespread problem with the 11 and 12 model years if I'm not mistaken. If I had even got to 100k, I'd have felt a lot better.

[@joshpinchuk7061]

I assumed the Genesis sedans only came in auto. That's cool that you can get one in a manual. Did you consider an Elantra GT or sport? With the 200 horsepower 6 speed?

[@Altek1]

I didn't realize that either until my coworker brought it to my attention. I did look at the Elantra GT but didn't love the body style. Something about the nose of the car. I then considered the Forte GT, which I test drove. The dealer was trying to gouge me an extra $4k which was essentially a covid tax since cars were "hard to get" yet the lot was littered with cars. It rode nicely but was pretty loud and felt a bit hollow overall. For the same money I picked up the 2019 G70 in stick with only 9k miles on it. Much quieter, 252hp, great sound system and pretty damn good looking in my opinion. My last and final option was going to be the Toyota Corolla GR, but I couldn't wait and I just know dealers are going to jack the price up $5-$10k if you can find it at all.

[@joshpinchuk7061]

@@Altek1 except for no wagon or hatchback, sounds like you made a really good decision

[@Altek1]

You hit the nail on the head there, I really wanted a hatch initially. That Corolla GR hatch would have been my choice but I'm not fighting a car salesman to get one.

[@Craiggg12345]

Damn I shift at 6500k on my 2015 STI lol. Raced a CL500 AMG and was losing and shifted at 7k lol

[@andreipiv]

Man my 2017 wrx is like a bad relationship too. It'll be a sad day when I have to say goodbye

[@Altek1]

I was going to keep it, but sitting in a car that I can only get $14k for on a good day, knowing I dumped $35k+ into it, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. One day I'll have another fun car, one day.

[@andreipiv]

That's exactly it. Mine is still worth a lot, and also needing a family car soon might be the end for it

[@Altek1]

@@andreipiv I think yours is worth more now that they aren't doing a new STI and they kinda screwed up the new body style in my opinion. Everyone kept trying to push me into an SUV but I refused since I still want decent handling.

[@trvpluiss]

i got rod knock at 13k miles .. it was a 2020 STi 😵‍💫

[@Altek1]

Oh man. Covered by warranty I hope? If you weren't beating the absolute hell out of that car, then I would just get rid of it. And you could probably get a pretty penny for it now since they aren't making anymore ICE STI's.

[@trvpluiss]

@@Altek1 nope, outta pocket bc i was tuned by @stimikey so i blew the warranty lol. Was tuned in June, blew up mid december and finally just got it back like 3 weeks ago but i’m scared to even push it , i got PTSD.

[@michaeldangelo]

OMG - 37 pounds?? You f*cked every seal, valve and piston ring! You should have gone electric :)

[@Altek1]

Haha, if I only had the know-how and patience. I don't think it was the boost even though it was being pushed to its limits. It boiled down to crappy work and a bad tune. RIP Scoobert. Hope you're well buddy!

[@firzen0000]

WTF YOU SOLD THE SUBARU??? Hold me i think I'm going to faint..

[@BrandonMoller]

The content will go on!

[@Altek1]

Haha, it wasn't easy man! The one thing I asked Brandon was to respect how clean I kept it and I can confirm he's doing right by me. No crappy exterior mods, just a proper rebuild done right, and as he said, you'll see it on my channel again.

[@automotivetv9861]

Genisis is king

[@Altek1]

I'm certainly enjoying my new ride. It could use a bit more HP, but it's enough to get the job done.

[@automotivetv9861]

@@Altek1 Maybe just a stage 1 tune to unlock 40 hp or so, nothing more!

[@Altek1]

Haha famous last words, nothing more. You read my mind but I'm still under warranty and I feel like I'll be asking for it. It would be nice to get rid of the rev hang and make the top end be a little more useful. But that's where it starts and then I'm making another one of these videos 😵‍💫

[@jasonrodriguez202]

Dude, do you live by the Newburgh area????

[@Altek1]

I'm about an hour from Newburgh. My tuner was located there, longest hour drive every time I went there hah.

[@jasonrodriguez202]

@@Altek1 I know where exactly you went. I'll leave there name out but I recent was told its under new ownership. I came to your videos because I have STI hatch done by them.

[@Altek1]

Was it worked on recently by them? I'd get a second look if you had a tune done just to be safe. One look by someone else and they saw a few problems that led to my demise. The new owner has it all fixed now, even with a 6spd. He's going to let me take it for a spin and do an update video on it soon.

[@jasonrodriguez202]

@@Altek1 about maybe 2-3 years ago! The block is from Outfront. The tuning spot did the e85 tune only but will be taking it to another spot soon get everything checked out. Maybe one day you can review my car lol

[@xmike925x]

It sucks that as a owner when you pull into a car shop they wanna upcharge you to fix anything cuz it’s a Subaru

[@Smurph789]

Subaru’s. Absolutely unreliable with mods. Blew my hatch up too and picked up a STi and have kept it bone stock for fear of blowing it.

[@durianriders]

Good update Altek. Get a vasectomy bro and lock in your financial freedom haha. I did

[@Altek1]

Hah, I don't think I have the balls to do that, pun intended. Thanks for watching!