The Rally Legend: Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 Type RA V5

[@ht-js5qh]

The cinematic footage is unbelievable. Reminds me of how jaw-dropping I thought they looked 20 years ago.

[@ClayWong]

Thank you so much for the kind words mate! Truly an iconic 90s time capsule😍

[@jeremyjames3865]

Stoked I still have my 2000 GC8 in the garage! It definitely is an analog driving experience, so much raw feedback from the relatively simple platform. Big thing thats underrated about them is just how much out of car visibility you have driving them (relatively small A pillars etc)

[@chrisnukem2906]

Still love my V5 STI 2 door after 18 years of ownership

[@machidaman]

I have no 392/1000. It is my 3rd STI, owned since 2007, replaced an Evo VI, and still absolutely love it. is the longest i have ever owned a car - there is just something about it that no other car I have ever owned has. Fantastic and very charismatic car.

[@silvia12319]

I kind of like whenever Clay talk about Subarus, he overshadows it by talking about Mitsubishi. Its like you cant spell one without the other. It is pure and true rival between two giants of the rally game.

[@ClayWong]

Battle of two of the best Rally Car manufacturers of all time🔥🙌

[@goofymcadams]

2000 Club Spec Evo IV owner here! Love the video and passion, mate!

[@S62Uce]

Just picked up a 2000 2.5rs, can’t wait to swap my ej207

[@ell0hh]

your in the US? I hope you found a rust free model even tho they are hard to find, I had one 2 years ago but I had to let it go cause it was nearing 200k miles and the jackpoints were getting rusted out pretty bad

[@Dave-gl6jb]

One of my dream cars when I was young teen.

[@James-RJM]

For me, having just passed my driving test and being half Italian it went from the slightly more attainable fwd Fiat Strada Abarth 130tc to the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. Due to funds at such a young age, I had neither lol...

[@Dave-gl6jb]

I always wanted a R34 then a ford XR8 or turbo. Aussie muscle muscle cars. Then Evo X. I never had the money when I was young. GR my first performance car and will not be my last. PS Had shit boxes all my life. My best car before GR has been my Lancer that I have had for 9 years and don't want to sell it but wife making me. PS My only sport cars was Gran Turismo lol.

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb Saw the 1st GR Yaris on the road today, driving in the opposite direction. Looked very purposeful and a little menacing 😈👿 However, once mine arrives I bet a few start cropping up, it's always the way mate!

[@Dave-gl6jb]

I have seen few all colours but not a Rallye yet. Still rare vs Goofs R and GTI😂and mustangs everywhere .

[@sapneti]

Amazing iconic car. I got the same here in Kenya, for about 2 years now and I love everything about it. ❤️

[@Lennard2121]

Unbelievable video man, WRX is my favorite car together with the Lancer. The Subaru Blue and the shape just takes the crown for me. Love your videos.

[@TrackRecord3455]

This is were the legend began

[@jasoncee666]

It's not even a 2 door tho 🤔

[@zeroyon4562]

I’d argue the RS Legacy is where it all began.

[@TrackRecord3455]

@@zeroyon4562 maybe, but this is a extremely rare model.

[@zeroyon4562]

@@TrackRecord3455 Legacy RS RA and Type R are rarer than this. Hand built, it’s pretty much the first STi and where the RA moniker comes from.

[@Unknownmanufacturer]

Great footage! Keep it up man!

[@252z_squad]

it would be a dream to get behind the wheel of this car

[@chrisdooley6468]

I miss my 98 GC8 coupé especially those awesome gold rims lol. They looked great on my black car.

[@AlistairLattimore]

Clay, smashing review of an iconic car!

[@nicholasgunson2945]

I’m currently restoring a bright red 98 gc8 wrx. Probably the best looking subaru ever made. And going up in value a lot now. I’m super keen to get mine looking mint again. Only 12,000 were ever sold in Australia with about 4,000 remaining I’d imagine, so will be interesting to see how the prices are in future years.

[@coopsnz1]

$18000 in Japan

[@nickhofmann30]

What a Beautiful video and car! Great work

[@alliew5755]

Thanks for letting me know my car more. I got the exactly the same car. ❤️

[@launch_d]

AS A FELLOW GC8 DRIVER FOR MY CHANNEL, I APPROVE THIS VIDEO ;-)

[@chrisweir1097]

I own the 2door version of this, love it.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Awesome video Clay. I have a UK Terzo from '98 and its similar blue with gold wheels but low wing and black sills/mirrors/door handles with sti grey black interior. Its remapped to 280bhp, so pulls amazingly from 3000rpm. I love the flat four burble when booting it 3 to 6000 rpm.

[@markc1456]

good video! all STI RAs have quick steering 13 to 1

[@MarkTisdelJr]

Great video. The GC8 is a fantastic platform!

[@42cuba]

I had this exact car. This makes me cry

[@detailedmodelcars]

Great video mate 🤘

[@EzzaLeo]

What a car ❤️ For me as well it's the 90s rally legends that have caught my heart the most. Have you driven the current model STi? How does it fare in the scheme of things, and do you think it'll gain or lose from moving on finally from the EJ engine?

[@tlo4ed540]

which sti has moved on from the ej?

[@combinedtaxi4692]

My sis had a rare 96 model 1 0f 6 was a tribute to Possum Bourne when he won had light body racing gear box factory big exhaust bov roof vent ect ect it had 555 on the boot and extra details on front bumper was best sounding Subaru I ever driven or herd

[@TrackRecord3455]

Never knew they had 2 version of this Subaru WRX STI in the early day

[@jeremy2demain421]

Used to have an unmodified 99 wrx type ra and like you, i was surprised how quick the car was.

[@nameless5678]

What happened to it?

[@Alanst1xx]

Positively great videos like it

[@low6151]

I also have the same GC8. Let's cherish it together.

[@philipchan1755]

Hey Bro, just a suggestion, you should use the same tire for the front and back wheel on this 4WD baby. Love this car.

[@ObsesifAdam]

Love the cinematic footage :) Love that iconic car :)

[@nigeltrump6443]

I have the type R v5 limited. No room for ABS braking unit it's best to have a intercooler spray system instead :) proper drivers car.

[@huybui5914]

been waiting so long for this since the turnip hawkeye sti review !

[@nikomoin7604]

Gorgeous car.

[@Prohibitings]

Great content, thanks!

[@Gamerffcc]

I personally enjoy your newer videos regarding the way you commentate quieter. It's slightly nicer on the ears compared to your previous videos where there's a lot of loudness But maybe some cars were too loud you had to talk over on top of the exhaust/car noises that's why.

[@ClayWong]

Thanks so much mate!🙏 You have summed it up perfectly, my voice is largely dictated by how loud the cars are. Rotaries are by far the hardest to capture audio appropriately🤣

[@GAZZZA19790]

Happy I kept my 99 type R 2 door

[@mikecrf5020]

cool story

[@zenkigarage]

My favourite sti

[@zeroyon4562]

I’m still livid I sold mine, and it’s been 6 years. Hold on to it, forever.

[@zenkigarage]

@@zeroyon4562 I think I’m going to buy one

[@zeroyon4562]

@@zenkigarage Do it if you can. The v5 and v6 is worth the extra over the v3 and v4.

[@lukesawyer8881]

proud to own one of these

[@tobiasvanderkaa3536]

i realy want one love the gc8

[@samster978]

ohh yeah biggest regret was selling my GC8

[@mikeandmutley9604]

I’ve got one of these and a p1. Both showroom condition

[@coopsnz1]

Jdm spec 4.8 , where Aus delivered is 4.9 seconds 100 km hr

[@davemurry3481]

a gud car dem ..I love my gc8 98

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

funny is my 2001 SF5 GT Turbo Forester STI swapped wtith a EJ207 SPEC C JDM STI = pulls better with two adults and a full tank of gass = automatic = 4.44 LSD 2way diff pulls like a super tractor way up to 180 kph 3rd click into top runs 255 kph ! flat to 6250 rpm - will go to 8,200 rpm but waiting for track day - looking for 268 kph . subaru yarh hoo ! - next track day $400.

[@siugarfield7647]

nice car, well kept.

[@LG247productions]

Do you still have this car I want you to do a series of my subaru wrx sti v5

[@edffe9547]

Mate you got it wrong.the 2 door is much more stiffer and stronger and has a rear bulk head adding even more stiffness.it has twice as many welds in the rear end compare to a 4 a door.aswell it is much more sought after than the 4 door

[@rumbledude_jdm]

I want you to drive my GC 😉🏁

[@ERVINTORKO]

We have same ride v5 type ra Sti 💪💪💪 but white color

[@antonink789]

Nice Video. What is the difference between gc8 sti, evo mäkkinen and the yaris gr?

[@hugoross5749]

nice review i used to have a v3 sti ra it was mean

[@alitoroganan2442]

Rodney knocking😅

[@occamsrazor1285]

8:57 The 2 doors were Type Rs. Type RAs are all 4 doors

[@millhouse2183]

What’s better, V5 or V6?

[@Slushy0099]

TELL ME WHERE I CAN BUY OME OF THESE, sorry big subi fan

[@ronnieroosta]

My ra has a quick rack and it's not a limited edition

[@LG247productions]

Can you showcase my subaru 😂

[@matthewchow3553]

Is the boxer engine more reliable back then.....?

[@zeroyon4562]

Nah not really, although they’re not as bad as people used to make them out to be, most of these cars were treated terribly back then. The early gearboxes were chocolate though, but the v5 and v6 box is a little better.

[@kingoftheworld53]

90s monster made

[@sedatkaratas55]

I'd take the 2door any day over this. A yellow version 6 type R thanks.

[@matteocorradini555]

It doesn't exist 😁

[@sedatkaratas55]

@@matteocorradini555 I ment version 4 type R not 6 brah my bad.

[@matteocorradini555]

😁😉😉😉😉😉

[@coopsnz1]

@@sedatkaratas55 not cheap because the rare asf in Japan

[@tilez273]

Too bad just the wrx is 20k now

[@coopsnz1]

In Japan it $7000 with 400000km = $14000 imported. Cheaper to buy a lower km one here

[@chiefrocka8604]

There’s literally hundreds of limited edition subarus and hundreds of thousands And there was 6700 escort cosworth from April 1992 to jan 96

[@byronboost]

i have a v6 type ra limited that runs 10s 🤣

[@ClayWong]

My word.. Are you based in Melbourne?👀

[@byronboost]

@@ClayWong panama city panama

[@dennischen8887]

I'm in Taiwan and there are no Evo's here. But the Sti's are dirty cheap, especially the GC8 Sti's.

[@coopsnz1]

Rough r grade bid in Japan for 2.5 milion yen , no way it $40000 imported with taxes

[@julietaylor2685]

WTF, it’s on $25 ‘Roadking’ tyres??? Is the owner of this car broke?

[@junkwasp1208]

Great video but the 22B isn’t the best GC8. No one ever mentions the S201 it’s always the 22B haha where the S201 is a way better car

[@coopsnz1]

Sti 8000 rpm redline , WRX redline 7000rpm

[@A1P2]

Initial D fans be like - 🥹🫶🏼🩵

[@brendangeraghty8865]

I own #461

[@hogtr5667]

Su, Ba, Ru. Bro. Hahaha

[@jagayong9333]

Impreza not Imprezza, just like the leaning tower of Pisa not Pizza.

[@ell0hh]

thats just how they say it in Australia and i think England too lol

[@goGDOGod]

Worst lier of all time. You will never get push to the back of the seat with so little hp. Dislike

[@balwa999]

Rubbish! Take it to to Auto Wreck Smithfield for $250.....

[@gohan2355]

What is this car a wrx or an actual impreza. Subaru just didn't know what to do with impreza wrx so the name fucks me up every time.

[@goofymcadams]

Being in Australia, It's straight forward to us but damn I get confused when UK and US talk about them! haha This is a Subaru "Impreza" WRX and officially, Type RA. The Subaru WRX - not "Impreza", is more a new car thing. Like 2013-ish and up.