Selling the 2023 Subaru WRX....

TBH I don't think that this is much of a surprise to a lot of people. After the 6-month review video, some people caught my drift that I was looking at selling the 2023 Subaru WRX. It's a fun car and I stand by the fact I think that it is a fantastic daily driver for someone who wants easy power for cheap. But my heart is not in the FA-style engines.
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[@bk3540]

Sad man, so sad. I really liked the VB.

[@Smeedia]

I like them a lot, but I don’t love them. The next phase for this thing would have been a STI trans swap, turbo kit, fuel system etc. not worth it for me to spend that kinda money on something I just don’t love

[@RadDadisRad]

I understand why, I would sell them to fund the new purchase.

[@Smeedia]

Excited for what is to come 🎉

[@RadDadisRad]

@@Smeediame too, I was hoping you’d drop a couple bread crumbs on your new purchase. I’ll be waiting for the new car.

[@Atlan_tis]

@@Smeedia I hope is not a BMW

[@andrewarjona9974]

Might be a darkhorse. 😊

[@ernestomartinez1906]

You mean Porsches 😂

[@tommieboi707]

Not sure why you would sell the VB. Your VB content had more views than all your other videos. Thats unfortunate because i subbed to your channel because of the vb content.

[@Krideezy]

Because it’s a free country my boy

[@CruelUnknown]

Well the VB content was great while it lasted. It helped me purchase mine! I'll definitely be using those old videos to help build mine. Now I'm excited to see what you got to replace both 👀

[@Smeedia]

We did what 90% of most owners will do and I just couldn’t justify spending the money taking it to the next level. We have the installs videos and I still appreciate the car for what it is 😭🙏

[@battocchio]

Yea I also Appreciate all the VB content. Was a ton of help after I picked mine up.

[@matthewwain9958]

Same. Smeedia's car and the way it looked convinced me to get one. And I get his comments on feel and tech. We always need to remember it's a wrx, not an sti. I am hoping electric rack tuning becomes a thing.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia QUESTION: if a piggyback controller for supplemental port injection and ECU hack for averting the rev limit were available, would you have been more interested to pursue mods? Please comment in more detail about what’s really driving your decision. Many people are interested in the VB and could possibly be a significant driver of new subscribers and viewers to your channel (count me as one of those). But the current limitations are somewhat disheartening? Note, I am only 6 minutes into the video. Will circle back if needed after finishing the video. My thoughts: ostensibly the chassis is much more stiff on VB (with the 2024 model fixing the flex in the chassis at the rear sway bar mounts). I have to admit I absolutely hate the infotainment crap on modern vehicles, but other than that and the limitations on engine mods, I prefer the styling on the VB although the rear needs major surgery IMO. EDIT: I finished the video. I have this sneaking suspicion that my recent comments on your other videos influenced you. Or maybe we just think alike. Yeah I just do not think most people are willing to spend 20 - 25k to make this into a baby Porsche and especially given the crappy styling of the rear. If someone can figure out a piggyback for more economical port injection and some better styling mods for the rear, then maybe it will be worth it to go to the next level that you describe at the end of the video. Which is essentially what I’m waiting for, otherwise I will not pursue the platform. I just can’t tolerate that rear as is. Seems some guys convince themselves it doesn’t look too bad, because they do not need to look at it while they are driving. And the VB makes financial sense at the 360 HP level. But we need more for this platform! Agreed?

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@matthewwain9958 you can already stiffen the steering as much as you want to. I have the information, but YT does not allow links. Hey I remember you, we also interacted in the comments on another WRX channel on emissions compliance for example.

[@toasty699]

Thanks for all the VB content! Youve helped countless amounts of people break in to modding their cars by teching them how do do it right! Cant wait to see whats next!

[@Smeedia]

Enjoyed the Vb stuff and glad the videos are there for those will will need them 🎉

[@ParkerOviedo]

Buys car gets tons of sponsored mods to make content with and profit Sell the car part out, recoup any losses from depreciation and onto the next

[@DoubleOSevan]

I sense another boxer with a German twist 👀

[@nategarcia858]

I just bought a 2002 wrx and have been watching your videos to help me along fixing it

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyyy Bugeye!!!!

[@dex32145]

that was my first car

[@zombielivesmatter7294]

Good choice, that Bugeye WRX has rear LSD, the new WRX makes for a great daily driver, Subaru engineer event explained why that it's the first WRX built on SUV platform using the Forester and Crosstrek chassis, so very comfortable and quiet like a SUV, downside is handling isnt good since it uses the SUV's electric power steering and electronic brake vectoring with no LSD at all in front or rear.

[@jakegelfand759]

Hey Tanner. I’ve been watching your channel for several years now back since before you started YouTubing full time with your older BRZ and you were doing how to videos in your STI when it was being made to be FBO. I’ve really enjoyed watching you and your channel grow, you’ve worked really hard and took a lot of career risks to make this happen you absolutely deserve all of the success you’re getting from it and the avenues it’s opening for you with experimenting with different cars. I just wanted to give my own personal opinion to how your channel has evolved as it’s grown. One of the biggest things I enjoyed about your channel was seeing the evolution of your cars over time, and how your mods hold up and impact the car as you use them over an extended period of time, and what you do to improve/replace them. Since the real growth of the channel, the cars seem to be a revolving door except for Blue, and I find it hard to watch the videos for these other cars with the same intent and care because I know that sometime likely very soon that car will be swapped out. I fully understand why you have started doing this, I do not fault you in the slightest. You need to keep new and interesting content, and you expand your own personal knowledge with each car you own and modify. I just wanted to throw out the opinion of someone who has followed you for a long time now and maybe has a different preference in your content than others. Nonetheless, I am still a big supporter, and only look forward to seeing you grow even more and what you will do down the road. Keep up the awesome work! Things will only get even bigger and better from here!

[@jakegelfand759]

I fully understand this is a *me* thing getting attached to the cars I follow from you, but I enjoy seeing them get long term use and love 😅

[@Smeedia]

I 100% get where you’re coming from, blue, the RX7 & the 07 are permeant cars for me so those 3 won’t be going anywhere. With the VB I never did plan on keeping it. I anted to give the VB a chance since I was so against it from coming out. Some things are changing and I’m trying to get away from building car after car after car. The car we picked up I don’t even plan on really doing anything to aside from just enjoying it and maybe making it look a bit better. But that’s also the hard thing with YT like you said, if things aren’t consistently changing then some things go in then out. But have some things currently in works.

[@jakegelfand759]

@@Smeediavery excited to see what you have to come!

[@bryanribey]

@@Smeedia I agree with jake. I'd say it's less interesting as a watcher to follow the builds if we already know you're going to sell it. Selling cars is fine, but I'd say don't tell us or give us hints that you're going to sell it until you do sell it and always replace it with something more interesting, so that we can at least have the illusion of getting attached to the cars and then be excited when you buy something cooler. "Hey I found this car for sale so I sold car and bought this one!" lol. But either way bro do what makes you happy, the content will be at its best when you're happy.

[@ezenity]

I can relate to this. I was so devastated when you sold your taxi! Its actually the car which brought me to watching your content. None-the-less , I still love all the knowledge you provide!

[@ChrisJanes-n2b]

I will miss the VB content! It was neat to see what all you could do with this platform.

[@Smeedia]

It’s definitely a solid unit of a car, but anything past where we were would be WIDLEY expensive. For most people who are just looking for basic bolt ons and a tune. That thing is 👌

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia apologies so much feedback from me. Anyway, I want to add that is what they want initially. But after a year or two, they will want “moar.”

[@chinguililla]

The revolving door of cars is kind of annoying man. Bro built a 700hp hatch and then immediately sold it without posting any videos about it. Brought the new 86 into the channel and then immediately got rid of it. Doing the same thing now with the VB bro please Talking about not wanting to spend more money on the VB while simultaneously building the hawkeye and buying a new car... come on man Wouldn't be surprised if the rx-7 or hawkeye are sold in 2024

[@naticedog]

Thank you for all the VB content! It was the main reason why I subscribed. But I'll stick around to see the new build.

[@Smeedia]

I’m glad I gave the VB a chance, I was so against them when they came out. And that car definitely changed my option on them. Always appreciate the support 🥳🫡

[@bgoutdoors802]

It sucks to watch you tear down a car you built and put it back to stock but I'll always be excited to see the new build more

[@jamie_KallenKozuki]

bummer, but hey to each their own. i had been car searching for months. but the one that always stood out to me was the wrx. there was something about it that no other car could fill the place that the wrx could. you bought one of these and all the conversations i had with others about how i should go about buying a wrx, they were all telling me to go with a new one. i read so many horror stories of getting a used wrx that had been ridden hard and gave out after only a few months. i needed a new and reliable daily. i couldn't spend heaps of money if a used died on me. i test drove dozens of wrx. lot's of 4th gen but some 3rd gen and 5th gen too. i went with the vb. even tho the 3rd gen was the style i was into the most i knew it would be smarter in the long run to go with a new one, even if i had another preference. i got myself my own vb and joined the wrx fam. the car strikes a smile onto my face every time i see it. i am super guilty of buyers remorse. majority of the time i regret most purchases. however this was among one of the first times in my life purchasing something and not having a regret. the car and i chose each other. it filled me with delight that i was this cars first owner. i treat her very well and in turn she does the same. it was so fun watching you build your vb and gave me dreams of what i'll do to mine one day. thank you for being a factor in helping me choose to join you in the wrx family!

[@Smeedia]

Glad that I could help and very glad to had that you’ve been enjoying it! They really are good cars and I liked the VBs a lot. But for me at least I ended up with buyers remorse. Could have been from buying a lower trim level when I wanted a limited. But the car just left me wanting more even though it was making great power. I think the VBs have their place in todays car market and they fill that role very well for an affordable, manual, turbo AWD car that really no other manufacturers make anymore

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia and for these reasons that both of you stated for why the VB is compelling for many people, we need more for the VB platform, to take them to the next level as owners get bored with ~360 HP. And get tired of that fugly rear end. There simply is nothing else available in that price range with AWD and 4-doors. If you have kids, what are your other options to lay down power with AWD confidence?

[@ajvangorden1344]

I'll admit I'm really bummed this car is going, as much as I love older Subarus I think the FA24 engine is fantastic and far better than the previous Fa20(owned 2 and definitely had some complaints). Test drove a new wrx and it's much better in my opinion. But that being said, you gotta do what you enjoy. Its your money and your car and of its something your enjoy you're more likely to make great content with it. Still look forward to your videos every time!

[@HallFleming]

I’ve owned 2 VB’, 3 VA’s, and 1 GR… and that’s why I own 5 GD’s now. Still the best. The only one I miss is my BugEye. 😢👊

[@CompressorSurge]

Just sold my wax bugeye wagon. Still kept the GD STi. I can’t imagine having 5!

[@Smeedia]

5GDs?! 😮 mans keeping em all to himself lol

[@DylanVBWRX]

Kind of disappointed with the channel size you could have easily gotten a sti trans big turbo and really made it a fun build

[@Smeedia]

How much money do you think I have lol For a STI driveline swap, ETS Turbo were already looking at roughly $13,000. Then for a built engine to actually handle the power we would need another $7500 minimum spent on a built block. But to fully utilize everything we would need a proper port injection fuel system. So there’s another $4500ish + $1400 manifold. But to use that we would need a $8,000 motec. For me it’s just not a car worth spending that money on

[@DylanVBWRX]

@@Smeedia I think it could have been done at a fraction of the cost. Sti driveline 3-4k, big turbo 3-4k, there is other options that can be made to fit and with a full e85 easily made huge power stock block my tuner is making well into the 700’s. It’s too late now, but would have been cool.

[@elsicario7359]

@@DylanVBWRX but point i and many but vb is because cost is not high, my base vb at $28k usd. but if you start spending thousands on new car for sti driveline, might as well have bought a new gr corolla or civic type r. i own vb and though i am happy with it, i learn recently wrx runs open front and rear diff only with no lsd, only use brakepad through electronic vectoring. i little bit regret not going for previous sti as that come with front lsd and center dccd diff and rear lsd. but i am keeping vb and becoming really good driver and i will easily beat any car be it sti or evo or gtr or porsche gt3. i have proof, look up race "initial d ae85 vs s15 silvia". in that is a good driver that normally drive a ae86, think of that car like the sti since both have lsd. the good driver ends up driving his friend itsuki car ae85 which is like the wrx without lsd. but the good driver goes in the ae85 and beats a s15. so it possible in vb i can beat any car out there as long as i be the better driver.

[@chiiimo]

I learned a lot from this build. It was fun while it lasted! Can't wait to see what you got in stored for us.🎉

[@Smeedia]

The next car I think will be one of my favorites yet 🔥😈

[@Dygear]

Just found this channel because of the VB content. You seem like a super nice guy so I'll drop back in from time to time. Thinking for getting a VB as my first Subaru. Just need something to get me to work in every weather and hopefully nice a safely. Some of the mods you've done are something that I would love to do. Not a super big fan of the stock look, but what you had was mint.

[@zombielivesmatter7294]

Makes for a great daily driver, Subaru engineer event explained why that it's the first WRX built on SUV platform using the Forester and Crosstrek chassis, so very comfortable and quiet like a SUV, downside is handling isnt good since it uses the SUV's electric power steering and electronic brake vectoring with no LSD at all in front or rear. They need to bring a STI model back with front LSD, centrr DCCD diff, and rear LSD for that legendary handling.

[@bryanribey]

Random guess: Next car will be a Toyota Supra Mk5

[@Smeedia]

I ain’t got Supra money 😅

[@bryanribey]

@@Smeedia one can dream lol

[@SomeBlueRobot]

I found the channel because of the VB content, so I'm alittle sad... but I'm here to stay and looking forward to what's next!

[@Smeedia]

Who knows, maybe one day we might get another if we find one for cheap. The next steps for our VB were some heavy ticket items like an STI 6 Speed, turbo kit etc. hard to justify spending so much on em 😭

[@SomeBlueRobot]

​@@Smeedia Yup I totally understand, I think where you had VB was perfect 🙂The 07 build has been a blast to watch

[@Terreos]

I’m a bit sad to see the 23 WRX go. You gave me some great ideas for mine as future projects. Also wish I saw this soon as I would’ve been interested in some of the oem plus parts you had gotten for the car. 😁

[@C4banchee]

I think you got the car too soon, the aftermarket is still working on it and people are still testing the new engine for how much power the can make. But I did love the videos, they really show how easy it is to a car your own with some time and effort.

[@Smeedia]

To an extent I agree, for us the next steps would be an STI 6 speed swap and turbo kit. Those two things alone would be around $12000 and tbh I just don’t love it enough to go that deep 😭

[@Rogue_saphira02]

I don't know if it's a bad thing but because of you I put a bottle of techron in da bugeye every other to every couple of oil changes😅😅😅 just cause it's a high mileage car and I figured it'd help a bit

[@Smeedia]

Never hurts! I toss it in all the cars every now and then 🫡

[@the_grim_griefer]

Thank you! I feel the same. The driving experience is what matters. Nothing beats an EJ, in my opinion. I always have a smile on my face driving an EJ.

[@Smeedia]

This, the FAs are Great for what they are but the 07 and EG33 just put a smile on my face every time

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia nothing on a H4 is going to compete with the engine thrill of your H6 EG33. But most of us are not going to spend $100k for that. So what can you possibly do to create a thrill for yourself that will be within the sensible budget for mods for your viewers? Curious about your next project. Will you go to a different brand entirely such as Honda? I have $100k to throw at a vehicle, but it would not be a Subaru. Perhaps would just buy a used Porsche 911 Turbo.

[@luislozano1513]

I’ve worked in Toyota and Ford used car departments. If it’s going back to Subaru they’ll probably want to certify it. Not sure how strict they are but Toyota was hands down no modifications at all while I was there. The AOS would have had to go even if it meant replacing that oem line. Even aftermarket drop in filters were replaced for oem ones. Ford was a little more lax but still I think something like the AOS would have had to be removed. Certified cars are supposed to be as close to brand new as possible for the warranty. TLDR; definitely may as well remove everything. Lol

[@dynodyno6970]

I have a 2016 wrx, I'm kinda thinking of trading in my car and getting a new one. It seems like I can get so much more power with the new wrx with just an intake and a tune... Besides this 2016 was my first car I ever worked on. I learned a lot and I am eager to start fresh and do everything right.

[@travisvaughan9704]

Hey Mr Tanner, any updates on the FD? I don't remember you mentioning anything recently about it and was wondering what's going on with it 😊

[@Smeedia]

Mentioned it a few videos back, waiting on some parts from Japan for it 🫡 every new body seal, trim piece etc for it 🥳 want that thing to be FRESH

[@elsicario7359]

found out from comments below my vb wrx has open front and rear diff. i am sad i thought vb was like sti with front lsd and center dccd diff and rear lsd but it is not. search and found can add rear lsd but vb transmission cannot accept lsd for front so have to swap entire tran to sti but at that point would have bought sti to begin with. but no worries i will get be really good driver and in vb can beat any car no matter sti or evo or gr corolla or gtr or porsche gt3 because it will be about being better driver. dont believe me, search the race "initial d ae85 vs s15" and you will see a better driver in the ae85 without lsd beat the better car in s15.

[@glockinmypocket9623]

A little depressing because I love your style of builds, and the knowledge you give. Will be looking forward to the next build though!

[@MattN03]

Glad you made these vids. Picking up a leftover 23 Limited in WRB this weekend! Can't wait!

[@jaypee024]

Just curious. How much did having all those mods bump your insurance per month?

[@7795Dakota]

I completely agree. I love my 20 sti but I think I love it more if it was a GD! It's just something about 90s and early 2000s cars that just tickel my fancy.🎉

[@nicholaspardon1736]

hey, looking at buying a vb wrx and the dealer is claiming it was yours before, just want to know the backstory on it. it’s the white one.

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

You are an STI man to the core. All other Subies are clearly a bit of a bore. Your latest IG post shows though that you are interested in cars steeped in German lore!

[@nathanholden7566]

Have lost interest in his videos lately. Same thing always as usual buy build sell which is kinda boring. Gonna find someone more entertaining

[@WholeCosmos]

With the H6 and EJ STI's I don't blame you its probably the combo of electronic steering feel suspension and rumble sound that make the difference.

[@Smeedia]

It definitely does, I’d go from driving the 07 or the eg33 to the VB and the car feels numb. It’s weird though, if you only drive a VB WRX, you don’t ever really notice it

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia the VB steering can be modified easily to give as much feedback as the STi. I have the information. Surprised you did not locate it with Google-fu.

[@zombielivesmatter7294]

​@@Smeediayou're spot on, was with thesmokingtire when he reviewed the new WRX TR and said the steering and handling was not usable at the track. Makes for a great daily driver, Subaru engineer event explained why that it's the first WRX built on SUV platform using the Forester and Crosstrek chassis, so very comfortable and quiet like a SUV, downside is handling isnt good since it uses the SUV's electric power steering and electronic brake vectoring with no LSD at all in front or rear.

[@AaronRobinProductions]

Ended up selling my VB after 5 months of ownership and went back to a VA EJ. For me the VB didn’t have soul and I couldn’t get over the looks of the car. To each their own tho.

[@Smeedia]

Sameeee, it felt very numb compared to my EJ based cars. It definitely serves its purpose and had its place but it doesn’t do it for me

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

The fixes for the steering feel already exist. Agreed the rear end is horrible. But for me the VA and STi are just 4-door rice rice baby sedans that offer nothing in terms of styling. I like the NBR Challenge wide body VB. At least the VB has potential to look fabulous. The older gen not.

[@xtrekrex]

@@Anonymint-vj7bt I actually liked the styling the most on the pre-VA chassis.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@xtrekrex what years? The hatch? I do like the older such as vintage bugeye and I also like the older hatch, but my issue with the more recent 4-door sedan look of the STi in the non-hatch form, is that the rear of it looks like any other Japanese 4-door sedan more or less. The front is sporty and desirable. Rear does not have distinctive sports styling to set it apart from a 4-door sedan to induce me desire it. I can not envision doing much to the rear of an STi to change that without radical sheet metal surgery which I would not want to do. Whereas the rear of VB I can already visualize the NBR Challenge wide body added over the extant sheet metal coupled with a redesign of the rear tail lights, ABS plastic bumper cover and (illegal) removal of the bumper brace to slim down the rear diaper. I guess I have very high expectations. Most guys seem to settle on something that looks like 40,000+ other vehicles on the road with just a few minor styling differences to IMO not really set them apart but they may convince themselves otherwise. I do not like lying to myself about my accomplishments or lack thereof. And ostensibly they do not want to modify the vehicle styling too much for reasons of resale value and also drawing too much attention to themselves (police or just not wanting to be egotistical). Within reason, I prefer to do what I like, and what makes me smile. A rebel spirit I guess.

[@xtrekrex]

@@Anonymint-vj7bt whatever years the first and second generation Imprezas so basically from the 90s to mid 2000s. The VA chassis to me looks whatever. I think it’s because by now I’m so used to seeing them on the road. The NBR WRX looked absolutely insane. Can’t wait for the car to compete again and hopefully not break down again. It was doing really well in its class. The VB chassis (which I have now) looks good to me. I like the rugged look of the car in general. Gives the car a uniqueness that separates it from many other cars which I don’t mind at all. I actually saw an orange VB on the freeway today one lane next to me in the evening hours. The car really doesn’t look bad at all in fact it looks sharp in some angles. I’ll admit that it took some time getting used to how the VB looks, but I love it now.

[@devinmartin3673]

Makes sense, but I gotta say I hope the next car isn't another STI. At the end of the day, all the STI's are similar enough. I'd rather see continued content on Blu, or an entirely new platform for you!

[@Smeedia]

I’ll say the next car is twin turbo, 6 cylinder and German

[@jackwitty5729]

ooo potentially a 335i?@@Smeedia

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia a ha! Alright then.

[@dreambiggarage]

They have no emotion no soul good call tbh they don’t even look that good there not bad but they just look like a civic rip off lol

[@robertthompson5018]

Hate to see it go, but excited for the future!

[@anthonyfrustaci6242]

Okay i understand, but why go thru all that trouble doing mods then to just get rid of it. Seems like a pain

[@emersonhyatt4611]

Can't say I'm not disappointed, I bought a 23 WRX Premium and I watched your videos to instill confidence in installing parts myself for the first time. This is my first tuner car. Knowing I won't see any more videos for the 23 WRX is rough, but I'll look forward to your videos in the future.

[@Smeedia]

On the. Right side I’ve covered a goooood amount of DIY installs that most people will do. I know Heavy Metal WRx is doing more VB stuff too 🫡

[@waybach]

Dang those drilled holes on the back bumper are an eye sore!

[@djsir901]

It's crazy to hear someone say they prefer the EJ WRXs, because I am the exact opposite. I love all WRXs but I would never ever ever choose the EJ engines over the FA engines. I don't see any advantage to the EJ engines except the classic sound.

[@elsicario7359]

but that is only if you care about power and straight line. i care about handling and turning performance and regret little bit buying my vb wrx, though i am happy with it, i learn recently why my handling not so good, new vb wrx runs open front and rear diff only with no lsd instead it uses electronic brakepad for vectoring like the suv. i little bit regret not going for previous sti as that come with front lsd and center dccd diff and rear lsd. but i am keeping vb and becoming really good driver and i will easily beat any car be it sti or evo or gtr or porsche gt3. i have proof, look up race "initial d ae85 vs s15 silvia". in that is a good driver that normally drive a ae86, think of that car like the sti since both have lsd. the good driver ends up driving his friend itsuki car ae85 which is like the wrx without lsd. but the good driver goes in the ae85 and beats a s15. see, it is about the driver and not the car.

[@daveearnshaw6874]

Vehicle manufacturers reputations are built on there latest cars,not there past cars.RIP Subaru….

[@CryptoSharknado]

Unfortunately I love this car and now out of content 😢 it’s a hell of an upgrade from my 2010 Impreza OS I’m stoked❤

[@CryptoSharknado]

Was really hoping you’d hold onto it until you had that limiter bypassed so we can crank this beast past 6k rpm😅

[@thayerross]

Time to build a GC8/RS sti swap

[@Smeedia]

🚀🚀🚀

[@patrickgarvin2570]

Just started liking lil bluey, oh well. On to the next roller. Im guessing a hatch of some sort maybe. 🤔

[@Smeedia]

I liked it but found myself driving it less and less with the 07 being around

[@samuelgomez1987]

Thank you for all the install videos on this and the others man! I have a 22 wrx as my first Subaru and have completely fallen in love with them. Can’t wait to see what’s next and thank you for giving newbies like myself the confidence to do our own maintenance and builds!

[@Smeedia]

Always here to help where I can! The VBs are solid units and definitely serve their purpose. 🥳

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@@Smeedia does Subaru get to dictate to us the limited purpose or are we capable of hacking it? As a lifelong computer programmer and hacker, I do not like diktats.

[@jwschmuc1]

Makes me sad...😢....weak.

[@illegalLettuce]

Renton Mike here!! Ugggg wasted time and money. Must be nice. 🤦‍♂️

[@Smeedia]

I mean in the end I make most of the money back parting the car out

[@Cmfrs503]

Can’t for the new build, appreciate the upload, today was a struggle but it’s always a good day when I see a notification from smeedia and I’m looking forward to more content

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully the evening gets better for ya 😩🫡

[@Cmfrs503]

@@Smeedia i appreciate that more than you know

[@apr7853]

just sold my '23 WRX premium and picked up a 2017 STi ! Long time lurker on the channel. This is my 3rd Subaru. VA WRX (IAG shortblock, PW Mani, e85, FP blue, etc > VB > VA STi. Congrats man!

[@Smeedia]

How you liking the STi in comparison? 🎉

[@zombielivesmatter7294]

Good choice on the STI, Smedia was spot on that the older chassis felt better because they had hydraulic steering, front LSD, center DCCD diff, and rear LSD. New WRX makes for a great daily driver, Subaru engineer event explained why that it's the first WRX built on SUV platform using the Forester and Crosstrek chassis, so very comfortable and quiet like a SUV, downside is handling isnt good since it uses the SUV's electric power steering and electronic brake vectoring with no LSD at all in front or rear.

[@elsicario7359]

i think you did right move and maybe in same boat. i own vb and though i am happy with it, i learn recently why my handling not so good, new vb wrx runs open front and rear diff only with no lsd. i little bit regret not going for previous sti as that come with front lsd and center dccd diff and rear lsd. but i am keeping vb and becoming really good driver and i will easily beat any car be it sti or evo or gtr or porsche gt3. i have proof, look up race "initial d ae85 vs s15 silvia". in that is a good driver that normally drive a ae86, think of that car like the sti since both have lsd. the good driver ends up driving his friend itsuki car ae85 which is like the wrx without lsd. but the good driver goes in the ae85 and beats a s15. it is about the driver and not the car.

[@Drew_Vlogss]

Dang sadly I was here for the VB content. I shall be going now.

[@RedBRZ23]

I had two VB (one for my wife and I) and after 3000 miles, I could not keep them. So I understand.

[@Smeedia]

They’re just missing something that gets you excited to drive them

[@bknoxx]

im looking into the 2024 wrx premium hows the reliability on this new gen ? is it worth it ? will be my first Subi

[@elsicario7359]

i own vb and though i am happy with it, i learn recently why my handling not so good, new vb wrx runs open front and rear diff only with no lsd. i little bit regret not going for previous sti as that come with front lsd and center dccd diff and rear lsd. but i am keeping vb and becoming really good driver and i will easily beat any car be it sti or evo or gtr or porsche gt3. i have proof, look up race "initial d ae85 vs s15 silvia". in that is a good driver that normally drive a ae86, think of that car like the sti since both have lsd. the good driver ends up driving his friend itsuki car ae85 which is like the wrx without lsd. but the good driver goes in the ae85 and beats a s15. see, it is about the driver and not the car.

[@Dbricks72]

Lmao that's funny! I literally just commented to another video saying I had a 2022 and was enjoying it and then I sold it too lmao. But I went and got a truck instead. Idk if I missed it in the video, but what are you getting next?

[@Smeedia]

Don’t wanna spoil it until we pick it up, it’s getting some maintained items knocked out through the dealer. So video should hopefully be out on that tomorrow. They’re fun for a while but the VBs start to get meh. At least for me they did

[@Dbricks72]

You’re exactly right. Just got old quick. Didn’t excite me to drive like the old ones

[@xlkazzlx4232]

Please bring a foxxy. An make it full forester STI for groceries 😅

[@Smeedia]

Fozzy 🤌🤌🤌

[@m3rdpwr]

I want a WRX, just don't care for the new look. My local Subaru dealer got a couple of older WRX's on trade, but you never know how abused they were and condition.

[@redsox1924]

Most of the items your taking off I would put on mine. I just installed the grill and drl

[@Smeedia]

The OEM+ stuff is where it’s at on these 🤌

[@uberkooledgarage]

So what year Porsche did you get??? 😂😂🤔

[@Smeedia]

😂😅

[@sandsnake0355]

Thanks for all the videos, I learned a lot for my 22. If you are selling anything alcantara I will be willing to buy if you will ship I’ll pay for shipping.

[@Smeedia]

They all sold already unfortunately 💔 I like the VBs a lot and this one definitely changed my opinion on them a lot. But they’re just not for me 🙏

[@sandsnake0355]

@@Smeediawas there anything you weren’t able to sell?

[@esjay808]

booooooooooo

[@justinf7674]

New window regulator = VAG. That's my guess. If so buy them in bulk.

[@Smeedia]

I’ll order a few 😅

[@dogdog4173]

Good call. This diaper rear needed to go

[@davecarpenter9548]

We’re do you get an alcantara steering wheel?

[@Unidentifys]

Excited for your Porsche!

[@whiteunclerukus]

That was quick but you did say it was kinda boring

[@jaidedeye]

If there is no love for the car, I totally understand. I happen to love my 2023 WRX but, it’s my first Subaru. I also have a big single turbo 1jzgte Toyota Soarer and I feel the same way. The older JDM cars just have a more raw, genuine feel that I love.

[@felixchen2541]

Just bought a brand new VB, then I saw this 😢

[@handle3179]

Let me know what you didn’t sell I might take it

[@Xeridae]

I sold mine too. I think it is technically speaking, the best WRX yet, but it just didn't excite me and if it isn't exciting, what's the point like you said. The looks of it are just ok. Not as good as the VA in that department. I think I am going to stick to RWD. I'm just realizing that I am a RWD kind of guy over the years of many cars. AWD is better for certain times of the year obviously so looks like I am going to have to have two cars but this VB is just not it for me. I hated the driving position in it too. Even on the lowest seat setting I felt like I was driving a truck.

[@davecarpenter9548]

We’re did you get the steering wheel from?

[@flgjoeyflg]

I’m sure everyone is gonna be saying this but if you are looking to sell the flairs and willing to ship to PA I’m interested. Thanks!

[@Smeedia]

They sold already unfortunately 💔

[@flgjoeyflg]

@@Smeedia dang. Well I appreciate the quick response!

[@patteahan8704]

Just starting the video, I hope the impulse purchase was that 22b...

[@Smeedia]

I definitely do not have 22B money 😂

[@patteahan8704]

@@Smeedia one just sold on cars and bids for 135 and it's in the US

[@Smeedia]

@@patteahan8704$135K is like 85K more than I got 😅😂

[@SavageBluetick]

I maybe could have traded you my stock 23 struts had I known. Less than 6000 miles... but I just threw eibach springs on them this past weekend. 🤷‍♂️

[@SirChubblesSteen]

Prefers an STI over an newer WRX, go figure....

[@elsicario7359]

i own vb and though i am happy with it, i learn recently why my handling not so good, new vb wrx runs open front and rear diff only with no lsd. i little bit regret not going for previous sti as that come with front lsd and center dccd diff and rear lsd. but i am keeping vb and becoming really good driver and i will easily beat any car be it sti or evo or gtr or porsche gt3. i have proof, look up race "initial d ae85 vs s15 silvia". in that is a good driver that normally drive a ae86, think of that car like the sti since both have lsd. the good driver ends up driving his friend itsuki car ae85 which is like the wrx without lsd. but the good driver goes in the ae85 and beats a s15. see, it is about the driver and not the car.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

QUESTION: if a piggyback controller for supplemental port injection and ECU hack for averting the rev limit were available, would you have been more interested to pursue mods? Please comment in more detail about what’s really driving your decision. Many people are interested in the VB and could possibly be a significant driver of new subscribers and viewers to your channel (count me as one of those). But the current limitations are somewhat disheartening? Note, I am only 6 minutes into the video. Will circle back if needed after finishing the video. My thoughts: ostensibly the chassis is much more stiff on VB (with the 2024 model fixing the flex in the chassis at the rear sway bar mounts). I have to admit I absolutely hate the infotainment crap on modern vehicles, but other than that and the limitations on engine mods, I prefer the styling on the VB although the rear needs major surgery IMO. EDIT: I finished the video. I have this sneaking suspicion that my recent comments on your other videos influenced you. Or maybe we just think alike. Yeah I just do not think most people are willing to spend 20 - 25k to make this into a baby Porsche and especially given the crappy styling of the rear. If someone can figure out a piggyback for more economical port injection and some better styling mods for the rear, then maybe it will be worth it to go to the next level that you describe at the end of the video. Which is essentially what I’m waiting for, otherwise I will not pursue the platform. I just can’t tolerate that rear as is. Seems some guys convince themselves it doesn’t look too bad, because they do not need to look at it while they are driving. And the VB makes financial sense at the 360 HP level. But we need more for this platform! Agreed?

[@SubySlider17]

This is very sad indeed 🙁. . . The VB got me into your channel and have enjoyed watching you work on other cars as well. I love my VB and work I have put into it so far, like you said a good daily and great gains with minimal mods. I am personally struggling with a VB decision to keep it as a daily with minimal mods, but I want to make a solid build with STi trans swap etc... basically everything I want to do will be about another $20k on what I have already done. Total $$$ in the car, including car, would then be around $70k... is it really worth it when I am probably going to break stuff and keep modding anyways.

[@eternalrogue832]

@Smeedia Not sure if you will see this or not but figured I would give it a try. In a video a few years ago you recommended Phatbotti for tuning a VA WRX. I was wondering if you had another recommendation that you would feel comfortable sharing in light of everything that has come to be.

[@existance_auto5544]

If you want stock stuff I’ll take it off my VB and buy your stuff, and pay the difference, if your open to discuss that

[@Smeedia]

Only thing left would be the coilovers now 👀

[@existance_auto5544]

@@Smeedia I have coilovers, should have watched the rest of the video before sending that lol, commented on the video for the white Wrx, do you still have that Cobb access port from that

[@francomora6043]

What do you think of a 2019 subaru wrx. Completely stock sorry going for 3 years almost.

[@Smeedia]

They’re not bad, I’ve had 3 of them. But I feel similar to them how I do with the VBs

[@francomora6043]

First subaru what should I do first as a upgrade?

[@Smeedia]

@@francomora6043access port and tune to help fix the rev hang

[@SVXtasy_]

Where did you get the alcantara to begin with? need it in the future

[@Smeedia]

They’re all OEM Subaru 🫡

[@HeidiFegles]

Like I said I have an 85 rx turbo best car ever. No need to sell when you can put whatever Subaru part on it, what’s the point of buying a new one. Just put more horse power in it

[@nigeljoycey5644]

After owning 2 sti and 2 evos I am really happy I am in a 22 brz now. Not having to worry about a turbo and still having enough power to keep up with a wrx is fun. My 2019 sti blew up with 60k on it.

[@bobforpples]

Since when are there two “I”s in selling?

[@d3lan011]

Va and newer have no character. I said it!

[@bobby_t7149]

I didn’t like the VB as much as the VA but it kinda grew on me. I think you are doing great and expanding in growth while I assume chasing dreams/knocking down that bucket list but all that being said I do question your reasons for disliking the fa platform.. reason being, anyone else who builds Subarus/hondas/evos etc. and love all 3 still joke about the failure rate of the ej. The ej is kinda ass and proven to to be unreliable and a ticking bomb..20 years of a failed platform. I feel as tho most of the people who knock the fa platform knock it out of refusing to learn something new. I don’t own the fa24 but there have been enough videos to support the fact that it is pretty close in power to the ej with equal potential for gains… the price difference between an sti to a wrx essentially pays for the drivetrain swap and both engine typically fail around the same power point or potentially higher for the VB as it is beefed up from the fa20… I guess I don’t understand why you have this weird thing for the ej… how many cylinder 4/blown head gasket issues until you’re like.. “this thing is garbage and should have definitely been fixed throughout it lifespan”? Anyways I wish you the best and this isn’t meant as hate I just want to understand.

[@Smeedia]

Performance and reliability and mecanical things aside. The EJ feels like it has soul to it. It puts a smile on my face and it’s a blast to drive. The FAs have always left me wanting more, felt soulless. Kinda like Suuuuper bland mashed potatoes. I don’t hate the FAs engines but they’re not for me. Sub 450who the FAs engines are fantastic, more efficient and more responsive engines than EJs that’s just facts. But the overall driving experience from an FA is just kinda numb imo. I’ve had 3 VA WRxs and the two VBs and no matter how many times I get them I always end up selling them again. I got the blue VB to give the Fa24 a chance and to experience what all they hype was about. I will admit that I was wrong about the Fa24 and it did surprise me with how well it did. But it just never did it for me. Always felt like it never satisfied that itch

[@BOOSTed14ch]

I’m Happy the VB content is gone!

[@JLWalker101]

Well here it goes day one of "peer pressuring" tanner into the sketcheye concept aka 1000 hp ls swapped gd wrx or sti bonus points for a blower sticking out the hood like a becon to the universe saying look at me........love the content man keep it up brother by far the better end of the spectrum of people doing subaru content out there

[@wak3oarder]

analog will always be better than digital.

[@leosdigitalgames]

Can I have some of the stuff

[@joeolson6623]

Here

[@Smeedia]

JOE!!!!

[@valrandir]

I wonder what you picked up next.

[@omialmanza1900]

New project coming soon?! The wait begins!

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully picking it up tomorrow. Not trying to turn the new one into a full blown project though 😅

[@Pull0utPete]

Me, now thinking about when I bought my stock 19 WRX, how the peak boost was at 22.3 😅

[@Smeedia]

😅😅😅😅

[@Pull0utPete]

@@Smeedia now I don’t know what to do, everything on it was stock from what I can tell… so 😂

[@jacobfruth4769]

Tanner, I think it would be so much fun to see you engine swap something with a Lycoming or continental engine. It might not be practical but it would be sweet to drive a Subaru with a plane engine.

[@giftedcracker]

Id rather see you sell it than ej swap it

[@johnathangillespie2794]

After 4 yrs I traded my 11 legacy because I wasn't truly enjoying it. I liked modding it but I got boring in-between