Frankly, I did not like the car stock. With some mods and tuning it feels intuitive and alive. I'm not a subie snob, but I never really understood the appeal until this car. Great work Zach..Looking forward to seeing it rip on track with some sticky rubber. In the video said transfer case when I meant center diff...sorry! Also After talking with the tuner regarding the gearbox strength he said: "the gerabox and diff is good for 800+hp, its just a misshift or massive grind at that power level that is a damaged synchro. the 2019 motor is good for 450whp, its lightly built from the factory, took subaru forever but this is the good engine out of the STI RA (2018) with many upgrades." So there you go! Send it boys

Always wear gloves when handling an STi!

"take your time lady, Jesus" *aggressively does a pull to get around her*

" doesn't have to be some stance boi , vape cloud machine ... " 😂😭

Nothing is as good as a simple well put together sti. Clean tasteful mods nothing crazy. LOVE THE CAR

9:19 I swear every time someone pulls out in front of you, their natural reaction is to stop in the middle of the road xD. Clean car btw.

This makes me want an sti even more now. Just watching this video makes me feel like this is a true raw driving experience.

Something special about a Subaru, even if it takes some work to get there, especially with the new ones. Seems like a blast! Loved the gloves.

😄😄sport hashtag mode ftw!!

6:32 Imagine a video called Tedward Out of Context and its filled with moments like this

The trippiest thing about this video is that I know where this is. I have watched 1000s of hours of cars on YT and never had this happen. That's on the Quincy/Milton border near Blue Hills Reservation. That road where you are parked at the bottom of is a fav of mine. cheers man.

Honestly this video is one of the reasons why I've decided to get myself an STI very soon. Very nice setup car and looks super fun.

Just loving the sound of that turbo man! sweet Jesus! and thanks Subaru for keeping the manual Transmission alive

I love how you took the time to point out the SAAB...i loved mine so much.

This is way more exciting than the Zoom lecture I should be watching. It sure is getting old at this point, but god I love that EJ25. Such a unique, unmistakable sound. Recognizable from a mile away! Sounds especially good with that Cobb exhaust. Also I hella feel you on touching your face😂

I have a similar build on my 19'. It's getting some finishing touches right now. Bout to get tuned here any minute!! Can't wait

Nice POV my first time here👌🏽

I don’t get why people are suddenly saying the STI transmissions are weak. It was always the WRX transmission that could break at stock power levels, while there were multiple STIs running single-digit quarter miles on stock 6-speeds. STIs would snap axles long before the gearbox gave up.

when I notice every exit you take, you know you're a local. Love the ride!

@6:05 Sti gear boxes are good up into the 700s with torque. Alot more stout than what people think.

“Stancie vape cloud machine” That is fabulous. Thanks for that.

i've got a black STI as well 2015 love the car had it since last september. This motivates me now to do performance mods! I am from Boston too!

Shoot me! what a sound! STI's rally and the racing car has an amazing capability. Subaru doesn't just add power which is easy to do for every car company. Instead, they study and improve steering and mechanics. In the safety test, I saw it was a better score than Mercedes. But if you modify yourself, you can't expect the same safety as the original though.

Great video Tedward! The STI looks and sounds great! 6:33 was hilarious lol! It doesn't surprise me when you mentioned about the driving around Times Square. The college kids partying in Florida, or the lady driving in your video are perfect examples of an old saying. "You can't fix stupid." It is what it is. Stay safe!

Very cool, mine is stock and I would love to compare it to tuned. Still have a warranty so it’ll have to wait if I get it tuned. Be careful and stay safe man!!!!!

I like looking back on this knowing how crazy overkill and unnecessary the gloves and mask were in the car. Love it.

Nice racing gloves! 👍

I had a 2012 STI with a catless turboback, intake and tune. Really wish I didn’t sell it. They are fun cars.

Man it just sounds so good..

The dream team

Nice cruise thru the blue hills

Man, this car is sooo cool. I am still rocking my little Fiesta ST mk7 and looks like its my last sporty car as i have a child on the way :D

nice video

I've got a 2019 WRX STI. Bought it brand new currently car is stock with just a Borla S-Type Catback.

Thanks for the Rennscot and Garage 42 shoutout Tedward!!!

i know im late to thisi video but you got a thumbs up frrom me once you said "obnoxious burble tune" that shit drives me nuts lol. keep up the great content

These cars need so much massaging to work well, and even then the motor is such a fragile thing unless tuned just right. This one looks well built, Killer b makes amazing manifolds for these cars and really wakes them up.

Geeked at the gloves

This vid got me to understand the appeal of manuals years ago :)

Good stuff man. Staff safe against the “Rona”

Car is rad definitely loving the channel vibes 🥂🔥🔥

Awesome car and I sounds even more awesome btw I'm just curious cause I like exploring new areas especially when it comes to hiking where was that area with all the curves that looked like a huge state forest

10:35 is exactly why I enjoy fast cars. I don't have any tracks near me and I don't normally drive like a hooligan.. but every now and then you find yourself in a situation where you have to pass some slowpoke on the right and half way through realize the lane is ending. Makes life a lot easier when you can lean into the throttle and know your car is gonna pull you out like it's nothing.

Anyone know what road this is or what set of roads, Looks really fun to drive.

I'm thinking about getting a 2022 wrx sti , what will be a good first modification

Man I love my 2015 Sti stock and wouldn’t have it any other way

Was a pleasure to watch. So is the 2019 motor the same as that of the limited run RA? Also, I definitely hear a rumble in the video but you say it's an EL header?

@10:35 can relate, lmao. I literally did that tonight on the way home. After car #3 hogging the fast lane, doing 5 under and speed matching the slow lane cars, the second I got a gap I went for it. I traded my 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R in for a 2019 WRX STi about two months ago. I fell in love with the thing just from stock form right away. It definitely takes a lot of getting used to. Getting that damn clutch just right. I'm selling my 2003 VW Golf GTI 20th next spring to help pays towards the loan. STi is pricey but I'm confident the things not gonna depreciation 50% in 5 years like my damn Legacy did. I'm pretty happy with this thing for a year round daily. Got to drive it in the snow the other day and it's a beast. Had to play with the DCCD a bit to get it feeling right in the snow. I don't have much issue with rev matching my issue is the rev hang when downshift tends to be clunky unless you wait. It's not healthy me seeing the car in this form. I've got a warranty for 120k miles or 4 years and I need to be smart for a bit. I bought it with tint already, STI short shifter and shift knob, mud flaps, diffuser and surprisingly it has a COBB catback already. Also weathertech mats, can't go wrong.

I Miss My Subie🙁☹️😣😖😫😩🥺😢😭. Your right about gear box. I just have the wrx 2018 2 a half years into it my gear box locked in 3rd gear can’t take it out of 3rd, mild tune only stage 2 it’s been almost a year since I seen the car😭.🙏🏼✝️❤️ God bless thank you for sharing .

Awesome videos man, where do you find these backroads?

One thing many non-STi drivers don't know is how little the rear wing impedes rear visibility. Your perspective around 5:12 is great, you can see the whole road.

Can someone tell me what is the brand of those door ding thingy on this subaru?

Subscribed, I have the same car same year I’ll send it!!

😂😂😂 “it doesn’t have to be some stancey boy vape cloud machine”

How do you get such great exhaust audio for these POV videos?

That cool saab made me think you should do a saab review an aero or maybe you'll even find a turboX. Exciting cars for the money

More videos about this car please

The transmission can definitely handle it, full send man 😂

I love Sti's Not so much in the older ones but the newer ones from 2015 and up. Reminds me of fast and furious

Ughh guys, should I stick with my 2017 Forester XT premium or should I get a 2018 WRX STI for the same price?

To be hones, the rev hang thing, it doesn't look like the rpm is dropping faster in the video compares to a stock sti.

Seeing now early COVID vídeos is nuts, at the beginning we were so scared about this new strange virus. Glad is basically over!

wtf you ended the video in the EXACT parking lot my dad first gave me driving lessons in lmao

So since this video I can attest to bucket seats when upgrading the suspension and tire upgrades for these cars. It really changes how the car feels because your not slamming around the interior.

God I wish I had somewhere like that around me to drive. Nice area with no potholes.

I want a sti what’s the best year to get ?

It sounds identical to the FA motor with the equal length headers. So unusual

Where are those roads at in MA?

Any idea what these mods would cost?

it would be very nice if you add the metric numbers with torque and stuff like doug de mouro does

total build cost? needa do something to mine...it feels heavy, very heavy

Like you, no great Susie fan, but this sounds great and sure looks fun...grassroots is fun...stay safe...your advice is sound both cars and life

The SAAB shoutout @9:40!!!

"I drove the car stock..." *pauses to pick up sticker* 2:26

You Break you buy !!!!

Damn. Dad... I want that one😍😍😍😍

I think you would like it better if you set it to Auto - for the DCCD.

What brand oil is this car running?

Whats up with the res?

What BPV is on this car?

In a world of EVs and hybrids, there's still something appealing about a turbo-laggy, AWD, relatively light 4-cyl Subaru STI.

Oh no way I’ve been by here before. At 8:08 that oil spot at that gate is from a friends Genesis that ran low on oil that day. It then blew up a week or two later hahaha.

Is it just me or the steering wheel not look center when driving straight. ? Could it be the alignment?

you’ll enjoy the better sti aka anything older than 2008

Subscribed and rang than bell

i felt like i was listening to napoleon dynamite doing the review "move lady, jesus!"

Stancy boy vape cloud machine, That's the funniest shit I've heard today LMFAO HAHAHA

What's with the rubbers?

Blue hills nice

What was tuned about this was it de-tuned the needle should be hitting 21psi on a tune or you are better off leaving it stock

Was about to sub and than you dissed the tomei gods...jk jk ill still sub but fr tomeis are life

Even with modern backup cameras, WTF was that driver in the tacky orange CRV thinking of? SMH. Justice was served when you overtook her ass at the short merge after the stoplights. I hope it showed her never to impede the flow of an STI rolling down the road. Way to keep your cool and understanding that enjoying a spirited drive, hearing the turbo woosh and rumbling exhaust takes precedence over getting mad at idiots out to ruin your stop you in your tracks.

Damn. This is the build I have in mind for my car. Now that I've seen this video the want is real. I completely agree with the stock calibration on the engine. It's beyond terrible. I feel like the stock ECU calibration is setup to ride the knock sensor and pull timing constantly. It's beyond terrible. Driving this car cleanly stock is damn near impossible.

Sold my 2011 Sti with Invidia catted turboback, cobb sf intake, tune, it was a great car for about 5 years but I was ALWAYS afraid something was gonna blow on that car. Traded in for a 2016 M3, loving it so far.

Great vid and car also thankfully everything except for the motor is pretty darn bulletproof

Is the 2020 wrx available in uk bcuz apparently the 2018 wrx was the final edition ?

any actual suspension mods?!?!?!?!? the body roll is pretty bad tbh. I own one,

damn at 9:15 the mood changed quick lmao

Putting equal length headers was one the best mods on this car. You sound like you get it. Rumble sounds good but is not good for these motors.

Great