So You Want A Subaru Hawkeye STI

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In the 90s Subaru solidified its place in motorsports in the world of rally racing. The WRX became a new outlet for young enthusiasts to get into, and from there it didn't stop. Fast forward to 2006/7 where one of the hottest sports cars on the market is the beloved WRX STI, and with a new facelift, it seemed things were only going to get better. A car that came from what now feels like a lifetime ago, we are here to talk about you wanting to own a Hawkeye/Blobeye WRX STI.
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[@FitmentIndustries]

What are your thoughts on the Subaru Hawkeye STI? Let us know! Don’t forget to add your car to our gallery over at www.fitmentindustries.com/add for a chance to be featured!

[@Sal2thevation]

Give me the that tire size and wheel for that Blue hawk at 10:50 min mark and ill buy them from u guys 10000% serious

[@rynolavson5981]

My 06 Hawkeye Bellatrix is by far my favorite car I have ever owned, then the day came last year when she lost compression and started to misfire, damn OE trash, Subaru should never use such a fragile motor with a turbo. Putting a IAG stage 2 tuff in her once I can afford it. Replacing everything that’s major because for some reason Subaru really likes to be cheap with OE components they runs in their wrxs. In reality I’m the cause, guess you can’t run a STi turbo, innercooler and injectors without killing a ej257.

[@whitechapel6669]

@@Sal2thevation XXR-527 18x8 with 235/40 Federals

[@Motocrosser1222]

@@rynolavson5981 if your car is a wrx then it’s an EJ255, not an EJ257

[@Kidkster1]

@fitmentindustries I have a 2ltr EJ207 2005 JDM Hawkeye, they come stock with equal length headers and still sound subaru, the burble is still there just not as much. Depends on exhaust too

[@DahCall]

Hawkeye was my dream college car, finally bought one in 2016. Now, it sits in my garage as a reminder that dreams do come true.

[@peterhaubrich87]

Same just got an 06 Blue/Gold with 44k mi. Weekend car

[@seanwalestevez1172]

OMG thats my fav car id ride it every day

[@thepy_guy]

Das whatsupp

[@jackpresley3254]

💙

[@MrNanah38]

I have two of them but one needs a drive train, help anybody.

[@lucianomessina1438]

So you want to 2jz-gte swap a Kia Soul. Everyone has been asking for it

[@p_934]

im guessing you drive a kia soul and are also a car guy

[@lucianomessina1438]

@@p_934 I do not drive a Kia Soul But I want to...

[@zavexheart6935]

No V10

[@couchmayne4351]

I’m gonna assume you work for Kia

[@adelaide7822]

@@lucianomessina1438 kia soul is kind of a cool little boxy boi ngl

[@TheCrownJules17]

Literally sold my blobeye and bought a Hawkeye THIS MORNING! Quit creeping on me FI 😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

🕵🏻‍♂️

[@Clvrkk]

Lets go congrats bro

[@christiandinero8083]

how much with how many miles? lookin at subies but i don't know what is good price range that isn't overpriced

[@pandamoto]

OMG I BOUGHT ONE YESTERDAY

[@DragSlicks]

I think I want a Hawkeye but I like the Blobeye to..

[@dezssti]

I bought my STI with 4 miles on the OD in 2007, I still have it. To this day it gives me smile every time I see it.

[@astroid99]

How many miles does it have now? I'm quite jelly and hope i can get one some time in the next year or two

[@GroundDwellerCam]

I've been daily driving my blobeye for years. 294k miles and 294k smiles Best decision I've ever made.

[@RsPker141]

294k Jesus that's the dream

[@GroundDwellerCam]

@@RsPker141 I'm at 316K now

[@javiermarticorena9186]

@@GroundDwellerCam ever take it on long road trips? How often is maintenance?

[@GroundDwellerCam]

@@javiermarticorena9186 longest trip I've made is 10.5 hours from NC to FL. It's been on multiple 4 hour trips to my parents' house in SC, and even a 6.5 hour trip to Baltimore for a wedding. I change the oil every 4k miles and replace things as they fail. 319k miles as of Monday

[@javiermarticorena9186]

@@GroundDwellerCam that’s amazing. I’m looking into getting an older Subaru sti so was curious on how it is for daily driving and long trips.

[@blakebolton4852]

its true, im a highschooler and my blob wrx makes me happy

[@RBEss]

Is it your first car? I really want one but im scared that it gone blow up or smth

[@blakebolton4852]

Mārtiņš yes its my first car, I have had good luck knock on wood but to be honest man these cars are as reliable as the owner, I bought mine after it was rebuilt and had receipts and everything. Just make sure to research the common issues and once you get one make sure you are on time changing oil and other basic maintainace

[@KEO_]

I have a Hawkeye hatch but the blob is my favorite, just got mine my senior year and it’s great

[@AZURE_ONE]

How many miles does it have on it? Lol

[@KEO_]

@@AZURE_ONE 95k i got it at 94 and I haven’t had any problems so far

[@maco29yo]

This took way to long to be uploaded, Ive been waiting my whole life for this day

[@kevincorbiere]

fax

[@MrLewhite]

I just picked up a 2006 STI today for my BirthDay and seeing this made my day!

[@FastwayIndustries]

Dude same

[@gasketsnotyetblown9467]

"So you want a Ford Model T. Everyone's been asking for it."

[@Gigabyte-df8yu]

no

[@Rbxy]

This would be funny as fuck

[@malikabeer3697]

Ok but no one asked

[@gasketsnotyetblown9467]

@@malikabeer3697 no shit. that was literally the joke.

[@malikabeer3697]

@@gasketsnotyetblown9467 yeah ik :|

[@Wonsdloc]

In a world of less manuals and quiet electric vehicles. This video makes me appreciate my 07 SWP STI even more.

[@612films3]

10:22 that was actually my video i don’t know who’s the other channel, but thank you for the feature ❤️

[@ryanryan9299]

Bought my '06 a bit over four years ago with 42k miles, still sitting under 75k miles and still takes off like a rocket. Steel Grey Metallic, silver stock bbs with black cusco/blizzaks for the winter set up. Still love it!

[@murtazabhutta8386]

im getting an 06 with 120k miles soon

[@raiyyanh.5792]

SUBIE GANG!!! 🤘👋

[@Clvrkk]

Yessirrr🤘🏼

[@gunnihawkeye4195]

✌😁🤘

[@kevincorbiere]

its not a gang its a whole nation :)

[@raiyyanh.5792]

@@kevincorbiere facts

[@ammaarkhan1409]

Head gasket replacement nation👊✌️

[@ultraguy8771]

I prefer the Blobeye look, but the Hawkeye looks great too.

[@cadecope278]

I see you’re a man of culture as well 🥂

[@stephenfitzsimmons1752]

I like the bug eye best tbh, idk why it just has more of an old jdm look

[@JapaneseSoomi]

@@stephenfitzsimmons1752 yeah haha

[@EVOETR1]

Nah has to be the meaneyes the classic GC8 D4ED a V3 STi in white can’t go wrong. Yes unequal length headers the only way.

[@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff]

I like the wrx wagons specifically, I like how they could be practical with lots of space yet still be really fast, also I just like the way they look better

[@545i44]

I was just thinking of Hawkeyes. Thanks for uploading this.

[@korosukanji5398]

This is a sign, go get one

[@545i44]

@@korosukanji5398 as soon as I can afforded one, I will cop!

[@somedudenamedryan]

Hawkeye is best eye, do it! I bought mine (WRX Limited, not sti) because i couldn't afford the newer stuff, but now im in love with the lines of the car and the Raw feel. If you can find a clean one its worth it

[@545i44]

@@somedudenamedryan that’s cool. I’ll hopefully get one as my first car if I can afforded it.

[@jameschettle4094]

They’re a great choice, however remember that most of what was said in this video is dead on the money, and if you do pull the trigger on that Hawkeye, then the best place (In my opinion) to find info on near any questions you may have about your New Hawkeye is NASIOC, there’s a pinned thread in the general forums under “FAQ” called “Unabomber’s Manifesto” and in there you’ll be able to find near a decade and a half of knowledge, tips, and tricks from the guys who originally bought these WRXs and STIs off the lot, to even guys who’ve just been working on their beloved Subaru for years

[@Fxsiondidit]

Day 1 of “So you want a Shopping Cart”

[@borazga]

🤣

[@NinjasDTA]

Ehhhh those Walmart axles arent very reliable 🤒 cant handle more than 1hp

[@Rbxy]

Boosted shopping cart

[@FL4TJarvis]

*cries in naturally aspirated*

[@wekendigit7308]

Oof

[@FL4TJarvis]

@@wekendigit7308 Indeed

[@libertyprime2852]

Naturally aspirated is a funny saying since cars in general are unnatural

[@FL4TJarvis]

@@libertyprime2852 Thats fair lmao

[@pasmomoonde6077]

Sucks for you just don't hop into the drivers seat of a turbo instant regret, I've been there yours will start to feel like soggy bread in the morning

[@rogerdeoliveira6749]

I walked into a subaru dealership at 18 and got a 2006 Aspen White brand new, daddy had to cosign with me but it was my favorite car. now at 33 i still miss it

[@rumble1543]

07 with 188k. Stock motor still going strong with all the maintenance 🙏🏽

[@DrewRandall]

Thank you for the share! So sick seeing my sti on here!🔥

[@kyussfleury6834]

I have a Hawkeye Impreza sport wagon and I absolutely love the shape and look of the car. So lucky to have a Hawkeye model

[@ivana.jordan8074]

Thank you guys, happy to see my Subie in this video!!

[@harryc31]

"DO NOT MAKE THEM EQUAL LENGTH HEADERS" Ah, it's my man here

[@warrendurbin8514]

Lol he was saying that right as I read your comment

[@8145dwerdna]

ej207 is equal length 🤷‍♂️

[@seangoffard1020]

amen!

[@pity_6095]

@@8145dwerdna no All he's come with uel headers

[@8145dwerdna]

@@pity_6095 Wrong. You may wanna read up on the EJ engines and what they came with over seas.

[@chris1293]

I had a new 07 STi (Hawkeye). Fantastic car! I had sooo much fun with it. Eventually sold it for what I bought for. Can’t afford another one now lol.

[@nathanvorheswrx1770]

I loved mine until I rolled it and totalled it. That car saved my life and I can't wait to get another one.

[@seansmith6377]

My dad picked one up in 07, gave it 500hp. It's in graphite. I love that car. I been in it as long as I can remember. This made me like cars

[@pwwpwwpwww]

Started looking at stis this morning and boom here we are

[@Alex-wb2yw]

Pretty insane how they hold their value. I bought my 06 STi in 2015 with 47k on it for $20k. Now it has 92k and is still worth the same amount. I wont sell it though.

[@jaketoth98]

Love my O7 STi. Brilliant cars, they just need a bit of lovin. Quality parts, quality tunes, bit of maintenance and you shouldn't have any problems. 😊

[@camerondenesha6856]

Just bought my dream 2004 STI a month ago. It’s BONE stock and I could not be happier :)

[@ziptie866]

My 06 makes me happy. Big winter flex. Fun car. Very worth

[@evolushuajdm4229]

Time to do equal length headers! Thanks for the tip like always bro

[@vincebalisado6056]

06 STI with 180k still going strong! Regularly pulls to 140mph no problem...

[@codyelder5772]

This all hits so close to home, traded in my 05 sti yesterday. Video could not be anymore on point about everything

[@pkguncannon]

Can confirm a blobeye sti makes a highschooler happy :D Got it 3 years ago and it's still alive at 218k miles xD

[@BasinBoysTactical]

god bless you for saying no equal length headers ur a G🔥🔥🔥

[@lucasvitaloni2990]

The car that every latin american kid dream.... So You Want A Volkswagen Fox. Everyone deserve to know what that car is.... a legend....

[@rogerdeoliveira6749]

my mom had a grey vw Fox...thing caught fire though hahah

[@timtris44]

I have a 18 Wrx and I’m still in love every time I walk out said every time I see it

[@deej628]

Same. That’s when you know it’s the right one.

[@aliadnan6577]

Thank you finally some people admire the old gen sti lineup. I have a 05 Sti Black and Gold. It's my bae.

[@yourmothersboyfriend2449]

I love the meme integrated in the intro from that African film😂

[@KNZRauto]

bugeye wagon is my favorite subie ever!

[@Andres8aDc2]

Same they look so good

[@enzoclarete]

i love your intro all the time specialy intruducing any car

[@jimrustle643]

I am the only owner of 1 of the 1,103 2005 STi's in platinum metallic silver. I have been to hell and back with this car and I'll never get rid of it. I never thought that I would ever have my dream car, and that it would become a collector vehicle in my lifetime.

[@Butterfingerme]

As much as we enjoy the sound of UEL Headers, EL headers are actually recommended for reliability. The unequal pressure from the exhaust puts more stress on the compressor wheel of the turbo (mainly applicable for stock turbo instances) - subaru technician

[@akleperp]

Love my 06 hawkeye sti. With Tomei unequal headers and a cobb turbo back exhaust, it really is a glorious sound! Yes, it can be tempermental and is a high maintenance bitch but so worth it. Yes, mpg does refer to oil consumption and you really do want to fully warm up the engine before you drive them.

[@alfredojarillo3146]

This makes sense, gravity and movement do the job

[@codyhoward6509]

Thank you for making this video!

[@lbmautos]

I will never forget the first time i heard a built a wrx....2003 at a famous shop here in Missouri.....i had tears of joy and was scared at the same time...that day i learned what a 4cyl japanese car was capable of and i haven't looked back.

[@andreirodrigues2716]

Ive been working my ass off to save up enough money to buy myself a hawkeye sti, I gotta wait till September next year to get my full licence and therefore get to sit in my dream car.... this video has got me so fired up 🔥🔥🔥

[@lan_5008]

How much are you saving for it?

[@andreirodrigues2716]

@@lan_5008 30k, just need my fulls and im finally good to go oh yeah and covid needs to chill

[@lan_5008]

@@andreirodrigues2716 good luck man, hope it goes good

[@EvoBeard]

"Regardless of which, if you pick up an STI, just be sure to always remember the basics.... Maintenance keeps your genitals alive longer..."

[@dylanwehunt1856]

Finally upgraded from my hawkeye WRX to a hawkeye STI last month!!! so fkn excited.

[@JoseLeonardoMP]

Got a blobeye WRX 2 weaks ago.. Can't be happier (wrxs are rare in my country and sti's are unicorns)

[@nicolasmavromatis4343]

It makes me so sad when people put equal length headers on subies :(

[@Lambchop6341]

Personally I'd never go equal length headers because that Subi rumble is too good. But there is a reason people do it, it improves performance somewhat and you have more equal cylinder temps lowering your chances of blowing cylinder four prematurely.

[@chaddchristensen7263]

This video makes me miss me 07 HAWKEYE STI even more than i already do😔 but on a good note i still love my 2013 STI!😊

[@zainm.cheema7359]

Love the outro Comment "DON'T DO UNEQUAL LENGTH HEADERS.. Please" couldn't agree more! love the video man!

[@gunnihawkeye4195]

✌😁🤘. Just got mine at the beginning of the year. Was my affordable dream car since I was in high school. Obsidian black pearl. I love it. Now I just need an evo 8 or 9 to sit next to it.

[@GR_Papi]

lol you and me both im currently hunting for evo 8, 9. then Lancia delta

[@775automotive9]

@@GR_Papi i had a obsedian black sti Hawkeye and evo 9. You outgrow them. You get to hate the cheap plastic overpriced car

[@crimescene25]

They mad slow

[@bradleyayers3289]

I love my java black pearl blob sti

[@GR_Papi]

@@775automotive9 maybe. me im just a old rally nut. I remember when I was younger seeing these cars and just fell in love with them. its the joy feeling for me.

[@crpreludeh22]

I own a hawkeye 😁👍😎 and I love it. I also install equal length headers from killerB 😁

[@brettburgess5048]

Worth losing the rumble? I have a blob STI and had killer b on the Christmas list

[@SubuwuCollie]

Loved the video. You guys should do one for the Baja!

[@kaizen3192]

Can't say that I'll ever sell my GC but I've ALWAYS wanted the Hawkeye ❤

[@michaelschroder6071]

Winter? HA. I live in Florida. Car culture 365 days a year baby :p

[@KaCing818]

Hawkeyes are the most beautiful version of the wrx/impreza imo. Their front is so aggressive and sexy

[@jakeupgunner3897]

i think you spelled blobeyes wrong

[@arnulfovelasco2249]

I have a 2007 black STI. Iv had it a whole year this month! Got it with 69k miles and it’s at 72k right now I love this car!

[@sebastianjohansson7889]

This is my absolutely dream first car

[@dplalextv8928]

Day 2 of asking “So you want to rebuild a classic”😁

[@SaucyGarage]

Yuck no

[@electrix8283]

Yes

[@sp6rg]

No

[@borazga]

No

[@rebelliousgoat1557]

No

[@BigBoyz33]

Where my blob eye boys at

[@brettburgess5048]

Gangggg

[@MegaLOCO53]

👌👌

[@tsmith616]

👋🏾

[@mintkind]

Yeee

[@noahboat6733]

YES!!! a hawkeye vid lesss goooo

[@brendosim]

i just got n 05 saabaru 5 months ago. im in love with the car and its a design all its own.

[@daanvandenheuvel266]

'So you want a BMW E34'' pls cmon!

[@atlasnovalis]

Still need a "So You Want" on the SVX

[@anberlinblase7255]

i have a 09 wrx hatch in white and i couldnt be more in love the hawkeye sti is the dream tho!

[@AaronFrench7]

I have a 2007 STI with 29k miles ❤️ with equal length headers ❤️

[@XxArmedGamerxX]

bought a 16’ Sti for the rumble :). And no dont even try to say the Fa20 could sound like that too with unequal length headers, because it does not.

[@christianb7125]

Congrats bro and yeah the UEL headers don’t sound like the subi rumble and it’s also pretty bad for the FA engine

[@mousehouseimagineers2389]

Sound schmound, when your STI is in my Wrxs rear view just running corn sound isn't really the issue.

[@wardcathcart121]

Edward Smith yeah maybe til ya get to the next corner .. STI for the win! 🤙🏻

[@manuelnunez3782]

still waiting for the “So you want a Lockheed U-2 spy plane” video

[@nigeltrump6443]

I got an RB320 with fully forged engine and the smiles per mile is so worth it

[@tylerpaek_npc6450]

Thanks for setting me up with the wheels for my 07 sti

[@billymulley7046]

I’m a highshooler with a bugeye wrx and I’m always in a good mood when I’m driving the subie

[@infadelakainf]

So you want a Mazdaspeed 6

[@mattwirtz2494]

Love mine! Been a true champ for 9 years in my name now!

[@somedudenamedryan]

Hawkeyes are just freaking amazing cars. Mines only a WRX, but at least i get heated seats unlike the STI 😄

[@javierr3795]

Can you do a "So you want" on the Nissan Maxima??? Love your videos Alex, keep up the great work! You inspire me to keep pushing through with my builds no matter how frustrating it gets

[@z-trip5457]

Day 31 of asking FI for a "So you want a Geo Metro" video.

[@styrex4261]

I just got an 04 wrx for 4900 on monday, I already love it.

[@nathanyoung9479]

I had one. I broke the block and couldn’t afford to fix it so I had to sell it. I still miss that car.

[@bradd4664]

How bout em Forester STi's.... best of both worlds

[@Aznderek67]

Yaa but those are too rare to ever find

[@bradd4664]

@@Aznderek67 Not if you build an USDM SG9 into a JDM FSTi

[@RipStikSnyper19cal]

GC8 chassis the goat love living in Canada my dream car to import bc of our 15 year import rule

[@Jok3rLynx]

My boy got a GC8 silver 4 door and we’re in Ontario, So that dream can 100% be a reality my dude!

[@sweetundsexy87]

I have a GF8 chassi ,260 whp, its rust makes it 200kg lighter...

[@RipStikSnyper19cal]

@@sweetundsexy87 hahaha weight reduction 🤣👌love the gf8 too but my first car is an Outback wagon so want a sedan for my dream GC love how light the chassis are have amazing power to weight ratios

[@RipStikSnyper19cal]

@@Jok3rLynx ya looking to import for April 2021 I live in BC found good importer & should be able to get a clean one in my budget

[@mikehancho5286]

I had a 2012 STI limited in SWP. Was a really fun car.

[@Aname89099]

Finally you are doing my car!

[@derekwhite9665]

My favorite car and I have a full built car from interior the the engine pushing 400hp

[@derekwhite9665]

Subaru will always have a place in my heart

[@ruskibruski]

@@derekwhite9665 ur car needs 10k in mods to push 20psi when evo can do it stock

[@zlxzr4213]

@@ruskibruski you probably don’t have a car

[@Andres8aDc2]

@@zlxzr4213 probably some 12 year old who thinks Supra’s beat Bugatti’s

[@bradleyayers3289]

@@ruskibruski my sti pushes 20 psi with stock block and turbo. I have equal length headers, up pipe, turbo back, 38 mm ewg, injectors and boost controller. Around 4500 in parts.

[@SilentGrim77]

I prefer my bugeye tho, subie gang! 🤘🏼

[@ed-mh7zl]

800th comment ✊🏼 What were the issues that the 02-03 wrx were known for?

[@brettburgess5048]

Have a blob eye, but bug eyes are damn near the cutest car next to a Miata. They make me smile just looking at there big awkward bug eyes :)

[@RumbleGarage]

Equal length headers for life!! 🤘

[@couchmayne4351]

In other words don’t get a subaru unless you’re rich and if you’re rich just get something else

[@michaelreckedU]

buddy in houston has a white one(hawkeye) built engine on bags he selling for 10k. 60k miles on car like 20k on engine

[@Skidmark0303]

Link?

[@michaelreckedU]

@@Skidmark0303 he doesn’t have it listed for sale kinda of a private thing. I was going to buy it off him like 3 months ago but I ended up getting my truck. I could see if he’s still selling it

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

wtf dude link me his phone number im deadass lol

[@epicwin2513]

It’s funny how I was thinking about getting a Hawkeye and Fitment makes a video about them.

[@jesus-pv4ce]

THOSE HEART RIMS IN THE TOP LEFT OMG

[@jacobbaker9389]

Every day I'm scared mine is going to break :(

[@ayrsonlacayo585]

Day 1 of asking for “So you want a sentra se-r”

[@zache8135]

As a hawkeye owner, I can vouch for every single one of these statements

[@joeywilson3]

Im loving that VJ Emmie sound bite from Bad Black in the intro...