2018 WRX | The process from stock to current

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5 жыл бұрын

Website: www.craftechdesign.com
Instagram page: @craft_tech
The main soundtrack is by
/ lost-in-thought
Mod list
Drivetrain:
Pro-tune by PhatBotti, 327 wtq, 301 whp on 91 octane
- GS intake
- GS TMIC
- TS TGV deletes
- EGR unplugged
- Perrin Charge pipe
- TurboXS Bpv (fully recirc.)
- MAPerformance catted J-pipe
- Invidia R400 Catback Exhaust w/resonator deleted (painted black for a stealthier look)
- Torque solution billet transmission mount & Whiteline positive shift kit
- Soku differential, driveshaft, and subframe lockdown bits
- Boomba plate & short shifter, solid bushing, shift stopper, shorty grimmspeed shift knob
- cf pulley cover
Wheels & suspension:
- ESR SR08 18x10.5 +22, 255/35/18 tires
- Silver's Neomax coilovers with swift 10k springs and radial bearings
- ProdigyWerks front 14" 6 piston bbk with stainless teflon lines
- Perrin 25mm sway bar w/ whiteline support beams, links, and lock collars
- Superpro front 26mm sway bar
- Tanabe front strut bar
- Torque solution steering dampener lockout
- Brake master cylinder brace
- Soku bushing set (rear diff, subframe, etc)
Interior:
- Key's racing 345mm steering wheel
- Clutch stopper
- Gas pedal carbon fiber kit
- Custom CF ebrake handle
- Drift ebrake button
- Alcantara shift boot, e-brake boot & arm rest cover
- Grimmspeed stubby stainless shift knob
Exterior:
- painted headlight housings
- HID low beam kit
- craftech design carbon fiber front blades, canards, rear spats, fender plates, winglets, etc.
- craftech design rear diffuser
- custom rear badge vinyl (honeycomb texture)
- black taillight overlays
- fenders rolled and pulled, some bits shaved, rear fender liners removed
- STI style fog light bezels
- Front lip (MP style)
- Sideskirt extensions (STI oem style)
- Custom grill plate, side plates, and badge mount
- tinted windows: 35% front sides, 20% rear sides, 5% back window

Пікірлер: 938

@skaski 3 жыл бұрын

I know this video is a year and a half old at this point but i genuinely admire how much effort you put into making your own custom parts. they look so professionally made

@TheShaddix 3 жыл бұрын

I do have new videos!

@davidfpuu 5 жыл бұрын

I was a professional craftsman for a couple decades, and am a Cinematographer these days. Went and got a 18 WRX and did basically most of what you have, maybe a bit more in terms of engine mods, as my dyno numbers are higher. I approached brake mods and wheels a bit differently, as I wanted unsprung weight to be as low as possible, and the cost of the big brake kits was more than I was comfortable with. Your work and attention to detail in both build and video production are fantastic. Pretty high bar that you set. Thank you for sharing it!

@TheShaddix 4 жыл бұрын

I figure I'd post the link to my new video under this comment! And thanks for the kind words by the way! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adiFdJx1mrW9g4k.html

@Proxinova 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite WRX of the internet. So much carefully thought out detail and craftsmanship. An inspiration for sure!

@deej628 5 жыл бұрын

Cleanest and most unique Rex on KZfaq 👍

@sergiocoxsr.6855 4 жыл бұрын

You're so correct!!!! He did that.

@miladfakhari3237 4 жыл бұрын

Yes cleanest trex

@cullylauver5958 3 жыл бұрын

@P Grabber shut up Rex is sick

@xfilecity 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, if I owned a WRX… I would want it to look similar. Almost identical because I wouldn’t want to completely copy his style. This build definitely gives motivation and ideas as to how incredible this car could be. Should be like this from the factory.

@silverwave010 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite modern subie build on KZfaq right now. I don't even own a Subie, but your work is truly inspiring to watch! Keep it up man!

@TheAquaLinkz 5 жыл бұрын

Not only is this one of the coolest wrx’s on KZfaq, but this video is just sick. The edits are awesome, quick clips that we want to see, no time wasted, phenomenal angles. Could tell some time was put into this video and it payed off. Keep it up man👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it. I really wanted it to flow well and not get to any point where people feel bored and want to skip!

@swoldierjan5332 5 жыл бұрын

Damn your channel is underrated. You just get to the good points, no time wasted. Subd 💯.

@misterjiggles5041 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. He makes it all about the car and not him which is why so many people like the videos.

@INTHEFIELD777 3 ай бұрын

I’m just gonna keep it simple. This was truly a work of art. You have a gift. This is style. Craftsmanship. It’s not obnoxious even to a single degree. I love every piece.

@DJ_Racing27 5 жыл бұрын

Your mods are so dope. This is my dream car. Just bought a house, now time to get a new STI

@DuckmanR10 4 жыл бұрын

While I would never do this with mine, I can respect the hard work that goes into a build like this. Awesome!

@Karlman93 5 жыл бұрын

My '06 WRX got totaled last month due to another driver's incompetence. I loved that car. I ended up buying a '19. It's been hard liking it, simply because my Hawk was my dream car since it first came out. It was completely "race car'ed" because of all the modifications. I stumbled across your page and love what you've done to your car and it's making me love the platform more and giving me ideas. Thanks brother.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

Really wanna see your old car! IG? And no problem man, glad my build is of some inspiration to people!

@Karlman93 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheShaddix Karlman619. I can DM you pictures on Insta if you want to see it. In only have a few on there.

@DreaHorne 5 жыл бұрын

The ingenuity and attention to detail are remarkable.

@meanmariboi 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you engineered alot of your own additions to it. Very unique REX man . Sound amazing to.

@paulmarsdensr8199 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best fabrication and customization videos I have ever seen. Taking the WRX to the limits of customization. A great video man.

@anthonybailey7913 4 жыл бұрын

The symphony of turbo and exhaust noises inside the car is simply beautiful! The stance with the 10.5 wide wheels and the subtle tire stretch with the rolled fenders poking just enough for that low wide look, the carbon fiber custom crafting making the car hug the ground!! 👐🏾 bravo sir this STI is amazing!!

@badbeatking80 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what is better. The WRX, craftmanship put in or the cinematics of the video. Bravo!

@nemos1218 5 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point. I like how this dude does exactly what I'm thinking. Really enjoy this channel and his rex build. Keep up the good work brotha!

@Vip3rkid 5 жыл бұрын

The best WRX i've seen on youtube! Well thought out with tasteful mods, great job man!

@Hellblaue210 5 жыл бұрын

I love your talent and high quality in both the car and videos. You are really helping the community and we really appreciate it.

@treyscales6469 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video every night for like a week. This is by far the best looking wrx on youtube in my opinion. I gotta get one.

@MrEligamer 5 жыл бұрын

Customizations are insane beautiful work so clean with such precision in the craftsmanship awesome build!

@cesarroman9976 5 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job with the WRX absolutely beautiful. I love all the Carbon accessories.

@mikefischler579 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite WRX build on KZfaq, I absolutely love the white and black scheme! This video is a great inspiration, keep it up 👍

@lenoxer4537 2 жыл бұрын

Dude the best sounding WRX I’ve heard on the internet that’s not an sti or older. This is amazing. Sounds a lot like mine

@Brinkz1.8t20v 5 жыл бұрын

Someone that knows how to rev a car 💯🔥

@mysteriousguy019 5 жыл бұрын

Love how you custom your own carbon fiber parts! Beautifully well done bro! It's a one of a kind WRX 😎

@JasonTerry9294 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who prefers the WRX over the STi (for sleeper purposes) & someone who loves cars & trucks painted or wrapped in white (being raised in Florida, there's really no other color), you have the absolute cleanest & sweetest sleeper I have ever seen on social media. Your attention to detail is both appreciated & respected! Well Done Sir, Well Done ...

@TangledEarth 2 жыл бұрын

I admire the passion and fabrication combined that the owner and car possess.

@masonhanft8454 5 жыл бұрын

the front end of the car looks crazy good!!! so clean.

@michael35288 5 жыл бұрын

This is a WRX done right, love how you man made some of the accessories that actually work and look amazing for the car! Can’t wait for more vids, keep it up!

@DrivenbyGears 3 жыл бұрын

I love how your work is extremely clean and professional and lot of details and thought process.

@0zone247 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the minimalist styling. Especially the floating logo badge on the front grill and blacking out the headlights. Simple and effective

@saeyang567 5 жыл бұрын

Haha I loved the “back to the canyons to test the new lip” Clean car!

@ajwest747 5 жыл бұрын

amazing build! this is the direction i would go for my rex

@joshmaisonette6505 5 жыл бұрын

Damn. You took a simple wrx and made it you. Nicest and most unique one I've seen.

@myfriendlitemeonfire 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly your car is the biggest inspiration for me to keep wanting to modify my car. I’ve had to keep it stock for a year now while saving up for, and recently buying, a house. So I’ve fallen out of love with it, but every time I see what you’ve done with that car reminds me why I wanted a WRX in the first place. It’s very simple and understated while still being different from every WRX you see on Instagram and Facebook, and it’s exactly what I strive for my build to be like.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Don't worry, it won't look simple for too long. I am just getting started. You should just go for drives and reconnect with your car. It sounds like you're either only using it as a daily, or not using it much at all. I use mine on weekends only, so each time it's a special occasion for me, but I'll admit it's because of all the modifications, not the car itself.

@myfriendlitemeonfire 5 жыл бұрын

TheShaddix Yea it’s my daily, the problem being I think is that in stock form it’s just a very boring commuter car. WRXs in stock form just aren’t that exciting. It’s when you modify them that they become exciting.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

@@myfriendlitemeonfire it is indeed a boring car unless you have an intake, exhaust, etc. for the sound, and visual mods like wheels, suspension, lip, etc. so you admire it once you get in/out. If you don't have those, it's no different than driving a corolla with a manual gearbox. I got this car already knowing this and did not expect much. My plan was always to mod the crap out of it, same way I've done with my 350z when I had it (also not as fun in stock form). If you want my advice, email or DM me and I will tell you best mods to get to turn the car around and make it exciting, unless you are trying not to spend money due to the house bills (which I totally get as I am in the same boat).

@BrettCrowther 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Down to earth guy making cool stuff. That grille you made is amazing!

@h2p136 5 жыл бұрын

Attention to your detail is amazing ! Gained a Sub...! Beatiful clean car

@samuelg3586 3 жыл бұрын

The only true gangster that makes videos for the WRX. Thank you for the videos

@krisalec6812 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a wrx , and im taking notes, great build , i love the de-badge look , cleanest wrx ive seen so far , keep up the hard work

@ez4ag 4 жыл бұрын

Damn I wish I had the skills to fab parts.

@billjoe2080 5 жыл бұрын

Ah but you missed an important mod The Vape Dispenser All jokes inside this is very nice build. I hope to get a wrx myself one day.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

Mod list updated to include my new vape! Nah, not into vaping at all actually. I just wanted this car for the aftermarket potential it offered and to get back to driving a manual.

@kevinjsmithjr 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best 15+ wrx on KZfaq.

@DomGrady97 4 жыл бұрын

Dude that custom front grille is probably the coolest shit I've seen done to a WRX. I'd love to have that for my car

@franklinmotorsports1406 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff dude! I love my 2015 wrx currently building it

@lilchucky032 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and wow I’m impressed! Awesome looking subie! You got some skills man! Loving your build! New subscriber🔥🤙🏽

@x99Dream99x 5 жыл бұрын

Built not bought. Props to you putting in hard labor and time to build this beautiful car!

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

well, technically bought (the mods), then installed them, haha. There are people who actually build their own stuff from ground up, they put me to shame. But I appreciate the comment!

@baruwrxyz9772 5 жыл бұрын

I truly love the work you have done to your car. You are one of the reasons I'm starting to do some basic, yet effective, power mods to my '16 WRX. Admire and respect.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! These cars come alive with every (proper) modification.

@gdizhd8266 5 жыл бұрын

3:53 Father and son.

@austincbacon 4 жыл бұрын

He didn't even wave...

@trenchfoot6941 5 жыл бұрын

Put on new sticker go to the canyon to test it out 😂👌🏾👌🏾 love this lol

@reggietjahjadi2722 4 жыл бұрын

Dude's craftmanship is lvl 999

@jameslee977 5 жыл бұрын

The detail and time put not only into bolt on mods, but also custom-made mods yourself...so impressive. Truly a unique build and look forward to what else you have in store for the wrx - keep it up!! 🤘🏼

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, check out my IG. I post current projects on there.

@Sevenptsix2 4 жыл бұрын

To have the talent, skills and resources to create that one of a kind Subi puts you in a class by yourself. Freakin impressive.

@TheShaddix 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Honestly though, anyone can do this if they really wanted to. No rocket science to this build.

@ryanfranklin7737 5 жыл бұрын

Love the build and all the custom work. Happy to see you uploading more often, too. I’ve been really enjoying your content.

@gaomingze23 5 жыл бұрын

I think this the best look white WRX on KZfaq.

@michaeldraper8998 5 жыл бұрын

Why have I just found this channel?! Bout to binge through your videos!👍

@DC5RParts 5 жыл бұрын

I got my R400 because of you. Good to see you still making videos 👌🏻🤘🏻🏁

@jorgea0033 4 жыл бұрын

This is my dream car, I have 16 years and I’m working hard to get one of these beautiful cars 💪🏽

@healthier.lyfestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Jorge A003 I’m 13 and saving up to buy a Subaru Legacy Wagon 2007

@xfilecity 2 жыл бұрын

Browsing through Subaru vids and clicked on this video, you sir have one of the cleanest WRX’s I’ve ever seen. Great work… you’ve got yourself one more subscriber. Very nice vehicle 👍🏼✌🏼

@whiterx3786 4 жыл бұрын

after watching yours i now miss mine so much. love how youre doing the parts right.

@TheShaddix 4 жыл бұрын

What happened to yours?

@whiterx3786 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheShaddix i ended up selling it to help fund a new business and bought a 350z nismo at the time but sold it recently as well. Looking into buying another car and after watching yours I want another wrx.

@whiterx3786 2 жыл бұрын

After 2 years and your vid is at 900k! i remember it was just at 2k views lol

@rstimes3133 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my god man, this video is like perfect 👌 I have my own 19 wrx and I can’t usually watch build videos but you did it right. Very impressed with the self made mods. This is so freaking cool!!

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PureBlood777 4 жыл бұрын

The custom carbon-fiber bits that you made was extra special.

@naticedog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Music was chill and nice job on filming! Super clean WRX!

@CUDEit 5 жыл бұрын

such a perfect build. so much done to it without looking overdone. i think a gurney flap would look awesome on it.

@CUDEit 5 жыл бұрын

its a love or hate mod tho

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

I've made 2 gurney flaps so far and just not sure about that look. Something doesn't look right to me about it.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

@@CUDEit exactly. I am always on the fence about it.

@CUDEit 5 жыл бұрын

TheShaddix you one crafty son of gun man, props. the bolt on look like the Perrin looks way better than the stick on subiespeed but sucks you have sacrifice your spoiler

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

@@CUDEit I've decided to finish my gurney flap and install it today. Check out my IG later on to see pics! I like it now that I finished it.

@brianmanguso4126 Жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite WRX build yet! So clean and well thought out. I have a base model as well and I got a lot of inspiration from this video! Thanks for sharing

@NicWolf 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic build! Super clean. That turbo sounds awesome :)

@cnovalles73 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! I loved every single choice you made (minus the steering wheel) and all the carbon fiber accents you made yourself and that GRILL 😍.

@1031monlin 4 жыл бұрын

So, not only is this my fave WRX on the internet, but the film making and editing is top notch!! Thanks for sharing!!🔥

@SirChubblesSteen 3 жыл бұрын

This is insane dude, looks gorgeous! Literally taken from my dreams and made real.

@TheShaddix 3 жыл бұрын

Check my latest videos, the car has changed a lot.

@The52r 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video with an awesome looking Subie. I’m impressed! 👍👍👍

@neilyakuza6595 3 жыл бұрын

You really did an awesome job on the car. Just subtle details that makes the car stand out, but not over the top. Nice work, I really enjoyed the vid.

@yangkie121 5 жыл бұрын

Wow such a mature build. So clean. Now I want a wrx. Thanks for a great video!!

@cesarrivarola6409 4 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed by what this guy has done it almost unbelievable !!!!

@PR0MARK1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. By far the most tastefully modified new wrx I have seen. I like your style!

@cqb1494 Жыл бұрын

I’ve recently bought a 2018 WRX and I reckon this is the perfect setup that’s not really over the top and trying to make “huge power”

@officialArtTV 4 жыл бұрын

Autosub. So freaking clean! This is what happens when a gentleman mods an RX. 😍

@cassiejvance7496 5 жыл бұрын

Just amazing build. The fact that you fabricate the carbon yourself speaks, one of a kind brilliance. This is how Subaru should be sending from factory. 💯👍👍👍

@markgillera7370 4 жыл бұрын

Goodness gracious 😫 WELL DONE man. WELL DONE. I loved every second of this video. all the thumbs up! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@dutchy5406 3 жыл бұрын

So clean, loved this man. Been watching a lot of these to live through you guys working on your cars haha, this one was awesome. Great work on the car man!

@jtd3d351 5 жыл бұрын

Man you make me feel like a horrible WRX owner. Your car is clean and you’ve done everything yourself. Which makes it even better.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

Never too late to do something yourself, even small stuff. Or do it on your next project. A lot of people do the same as you, so don't feel bad. It's mostly just from the fear of messing stuff up which I totally get. I just wanted to save $ as much as possible, and I also don't trust any shops.

@badassguys12 2 жыл бұрын

Old video I'm aware. But dang, seriously impressive. I'm envious.

@ythelag4027 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent editing and custom fabrication. Definitely have a unique style to your build and how you’ve shaped your channel. Very impressive compared to most. Should be proud of this kind of work 👍🏽

@starfirewrx Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this video! Your creativity inspires me so much! Hoping mine comes out as sick as this. Cheers brotha🥂

@TheShaddix Жыл бұрын

Check out my IG page. I don't keep my youtube channel up to date.

@TheSibster86 5 жыл бұрын

Another badass video. All the custom bits and parts look awesome. It’s refreshing to see a actual KZfaq creator do their own work and not have them be like hey I’m building a race car and all you see is other people or shops building it for them. It’s refreshing to see. Keep up the good work man.

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I always like watching other people do their own stuff, doesn't matter if it's with carbon, abs, aluminum, or cardboard (hopefully not), as long as someone is creating stuff, it's inspiring.

@MilfMelons 4 жыл бұрын

Major inspiration I’m getting mine on Tuesday and this makes me have so much to look forward to doing

@svt_vnenoso 5 жыл бұрын

Well done sir! It's amazing how well the video flew by without any talking. It makes me cringe when I see mod list/my build videos and you have to sit through the annoying talking. This style just makes more sense. In the end, most viewers watch the car more the KZfaqr lol

@TheShaddix 5 жыл бұрын

I actually cut out the talking parts that I wanted to have initially. It does flow better without the extra chatter!

@devinmorse9917 4 жыл бұрын

This is for sure the best sounding wrx I’ve ever heard

@Goyxrd3 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so badass while not being tacky!!! This thing is gorgeous I hope to make my 19 Sti look that good

@stephanie-gl4js 3 жыл бұрын

You are a man of many talents this video was a masterpiece

@zainashfaque2120 4 жыл бұрын

Your content and quality deserves atleast a mil views honestly

@WeAreGoingSomewhere 3 жыл бұрын

Love the grading and how the video is shot. Great work and solid content!

@kingoftheworld53 4 жыл бұрын

I like how he let the car do the talking 👌, nice touch.

@Mikey-kw7rj 3 жыл бұрын

im so excited im trading in my 2012 wrx hatch for a 2020 wrx base and your video gives me so much inspiration. super clean build!!!

@TattooedMinimalist13 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow. Absolutely beautiful car. Definitely my inspiration for when I get mine. Also one of the best car transformation videos on youtube. Well done sir.

@uchavez209 3 жыл бұрын

Great ride, video bro! One day i will have time and money to get my CWP WRX to where I want it! I see you from Cali too! Wish you were my neighbor, lol Awesome custom work!

@flaxmo 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute stunning. Clean and beautiful mods.. neatly executed. Great WRX. Got some great inspirations for my white STI. Thank you

@griffinhuff8363 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best build videos on KZfaq. The format was very fun to watch and I need to clean the drool off my phone screen haha

@trp3508 3 жыл бұрын

Your car is absolutely amazing. Your craftsman ship is second to none! Highly impressed. Subbed!

@Zachary_Pacheco 4 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes! Awesome build and awesome video! I love how you made it your own. So unique. You are really talented and have a passion. Thanks for sharing with us!!