Even if you were getting the mods for free I wouldn't care. You still have to install them yourself, film/edit the videos, and espose yourself to the internet. You show us realistic depictions of what its like to mod a wrx and that is a service to your audience. Great video, great work!
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
That's what im saying! I just like to be transparent 🤘
@KyllisAugustus Жыл бұрын
I've spent about 2k from import image racing since I got my VB. Everything shipped fine, great packaging. Very happy with them
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Oh yea my wallets been burning this year 😭
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Anyone else have a BIG BULGE like me?
@DarkWolfWRX Жыл бұрын
Not yet....but these pills I have say I soon will...
@marklee3637 Жыл бұрын
Got WR blue scoop from JDM. Color was not accurate match. A little bit lighter than hood.
@Cats_Are_Scary Жыл бұрын
Excellent work showing the different angles. Great show!
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's something that has been asked!
@kaokao9k Жыл бұрын
Packaging-wise, everything I've gotten from IIR has been decently packed. Everything is wrapped, then bubble wrapped etc. but there is still "movement" inside the box. So far nothing has been damaged, even though the boxes all came a bit beat up (thanks fedex). From my warehouse days, the best way to package is to make sure that everything is "stuffed together" so when you shake the box, you can't hear any movement.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
I think you are right. This didn't shake too much when I got it, unless I violently shook it.
@frostii_wrx Жыл бұрын
Love the contrast of the hood with that scoop. 😍🙌
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I absolutely love the black and white look so far.
@jeterbox8938 Жыл бұрын
Mine came very nicely bubble wrapped, love this mod
@warrenwong7774 Жыл бұрын
Very well done video. A lot of us have been waiting for this and didn’t want to pull the trigger on this and end up looking ugly or not significant enough. The contrast is popping on your car. Panda not skunk.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helps! I've been waiting for it as well since I'm not a fan of carbon fiber. The day I saw it I immediately bought it.
@josephrosati690 Жыл бұрын
Looks significantly better than the aftermarket options for the VA's. If it was color matched, I could be fooled into thinking that was OEM.
@BFalt111 ай бұрын
IIP is a great company ❤
@_JoeyBagODonuts11 ай бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one that found those pop clips to be a huge pain. Especially those 2 in the middle that are inside the scoop. I have short arms and legs. It was not a pleasant time getting those 2 out. Practically stretching my body as much as possible to reach lol. And even then, I couldn’t see, had to feel around.
@HeavyMetalWRX11 ай бұрын
Yea the two on the side were easy but the middle one I ended up breaking because it didn't want to unhook itself. I was even using tiny needle nose pliers.
@jake657811 ай бұрын
nice storm trooper look
@HeavyMetalWRX11 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've actually struggled with not putting more star wars related graphics on it 😭
@Flatline_WRX Жыл бұрын
Suns out guns out 🤤
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
L O L I have been working on it 😭
@Dev3ATX11 ай бұрын
That looks clean dude. Just found this channel looking for scoop mods. Def will check all your old content.
@HeavyMetalWRX11 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Welcome to the channel. Tons of good info here even if you skip the racing and stuff. I would suggest checking out my Tuner Talk playlist where I interview tuners and other Subaru enthusiasts. TONS of great real info. I even got Smeedia on there. If you have any questions I'm always around here or IG @heavymetalwrx🤘
@Dev3ATX11 ай бұрын
@@HeavyMetalWRX Awesome man. I'm about to get my WRX in a month or two so I for sure will be hitting you and the channel up soon. Still trying to decide color and build. 🤘
@DarkWolfWRX Жыл бұрын
Can confirm the same for IIR. Used them before I started doing car stuff on my channel when I had my 21 WRX. They are FANTASTIC. Much better than that other company tryin to pimp their triple priced china parts. We know who they are 🤣
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Lol there's always "that other company". I don't think they are all bad ..everyone could use a bit of improvement 🤣
@SavageBluetick Жыл бұрын
More solid content and yeah it seems most these cosmetics at least come from the same factories. Everyone has same backorder then miraculously everyone gets product at the same time to ship out. Maybe one company gets a video out first to grab those quick sales but my aeroflow grill is seemingly identical to others. Not a problem, just good to know. I've ordered from several companies and so far all customer service help/timeliness has been real good.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Yea that's what I'm starting to notice. It all comes down to the customer service. Even if it was $10-$20 more I'd go with the guy who's got my back for life, ya know.
@mighty_wombat Жыл бұрын
One more step towards panda. Looks good!
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼 for life!
@bobknight6394 Жыл бұрын
Car looks awesome and still got the black cladding .. sweet bad ass looking ...
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
The more I have it the more I like the cladding. People want me to paint match the fenders...but it'll never happen.
@djdigdugg Жыл бұрын
Been trying to get an oem spoiler and scoop in black for my white 23 as well!
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
The contrast makes it look so bad ass!n
@jeterbox8938 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing
@JoshDillon-lm3hw Жыл бұрын
Great video as always
@jefferys9593 Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome!
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🤘🙏
@geraldboylan5635 Жыл бұрын
Looks great , it’s on my wish list , But I have ordered color matched stuff from both Aeroflow and Import Image Racing and I have to say there both spot on so far .. even knowing that plastic and metal will vary a little bit … I’ve been lucky and it’s a perfect match ! (Magnetite Gray)
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
That's good! I know it's been a mixed bag when it comes to paint matched stuff.
@chrischarles9218 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that looks way more aggressive. As much as that thing sticks up its probably cooling off the throttle body a couple of degrees 😆
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Hahah man idk it's got a pretty big grill up front. Idk how much air is actually getting through.
@_JoeyBagODonuts11 ай бұрын
Yeah I’ve actually noticed a dip in peak boost after installing this bulge scoop.
@kylemartinez61 Жыл бұрын
Got mine from IIR last week ordered it Tuesday night got it that Saturday same week, packaging was exactly the same as the supposedly “KZfaqr special perks” lol Sapphire blue for me and I love it! Ps love the white an black look 👍🏼
@mighty_wombat Жыл бұрын
I have been thinking about the paint matched one for my sapphire blue also, any chance you have pics?
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
@@mighty_wombatif you're on the big 2022 WRX Facebook group, there is a guy who got the sapphire pearl blue hood scoop. I'll see if I can find it for you. Shoot me an email @ HeavyMetalWRX@gmail.com
@xyzcreativegroup2015 Жыл бұрын
It really looks good.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤘🙏
@A-AronWRX Жыл бұрын
That looks really good on your car. Nice choice on the color. Have you been working on those Guns 💪 bruh??😮😂.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
L O L I may have started working out again YUH
@85mackey1 Жыл бұрын
IIR has decent prices but their shipping costs are always high. Negates any price discount.
@heyblinkin1238 Жыл бұрын
Off topic but are you still running stock front endlinks. My fortune auto endlinks clunk like hell. It's driving me mad
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
I am still running stock. I need to figure out the adjustable endlinks situation. There has to be something we all are doing wrong. I will keep you updated with anything I find.
@ibeJomes Жыл бұрын
It looks great, might want to snag one too.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
It definitely makes the front pop.
@Dreamevil2009 Жыл бұрын
I am not sure it is the same on these new cars, I've been out of the Subaru game for quite some time. On the old generation WRX's 2002-2003 it was very common for people to try and get the JDM scoop which I believe stood an inch taller. The way the old WRX worked you had a "splitter" which sat inside the scoop and routed the air to the intercooler. A common mistake is when upgrading to the JDM scoop they would not also upgrade to the JDM splitter. In doing so you did get a taller scoop but that additional air was not getting routed to the intercooler because the splitter did not sit tall enough. Again no idea if the new wrx is the same way but you could run into the same issue where it is purely a looks thing.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Yea there is a duct on the inside for the OEM hood scoop. Also this is more of a cosmetic item because the grill in front doesn't look to be great for air flow.
@Dreamevil2009 Жыл бұрын
@@HeavyMetalWRX That makes sense well does not matter so much for you any how since you got the FMIC! Definitely looks cool! As a old head something about the new refined look of Subarus never did it for me always loved my 04/05 STI's with the obnoxious hood scoop haha.
@RobHTech Жыл бұрын
Looks good. When i took mine off, it wasn’t too bad, but i skipped a few clips going back on. How tall is it? I think the OEM is 2”, and that one is 3”?
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Yea I missed one clip on the front. Besides that the install really is easy. The hardest part will be taking off the tmic shroud ..which I didn't have...but I remember it being a pain in the ass.
@Rick4345 Жыл бұрын
Nice video!! I believe with the eight screws, four are put on under the insulation panel and four after the insulation panel is on. Also isn’t that panel used to direct airflow back to the top mount intercooler??
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Yea the panel is there for the top mount. I no longer have it so wasn't able to show that direct comparison.
@Ezio214 Жыл бұрын
I wish the mesh was removable!
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
I think if I break the plastic bits I could probably remove it.
@LjGarciaSA Жыл бұрын
Damn son! Your bulge is rocking now! Thanks for the vid.
@ital1anstallion4 Жыл бұрын
I want to paint the mesh. Is it removable? Nevermind. I got 30 seconds further. lol I guess you could TEDIUSLY tape it off.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
I think it's removable....but putting it back together will be challenging. I thought of painting the grill white or red but it seems like a major pain in the ass. So I'm just gonna leave it black..for now .
@CammyDizzle Жыл бұрын
time to wrap the roof black now!?
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
YESSS I think I'll try that myself
@Technine4233 Жыл бұрын
With the larger hood scoop is your hood flexing more at high speeds? The stock scoop already makes my hood flex when going +80mph.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
That's a good question. I haven't driven it much since the install. I am doing a lot of high way driving today so I'll be able to report back.
@AJ-on8ew11 ай бұрын
Have you had problems with that scoop scratching off your paint? Bought one from AFD 1 week ago, and I now have scratches on the edges. Was told it happens when the car vibrates and cause friction. Kinda regret installing this.
@HeavyMetalWRX11 ай бұрын
Hmm that's interesting. There's no scratches around it but my scoop is very much stationary. It does not move at all so I can't imagine it moving under vibrations. That is very weird. I have heard some interesting stories ( this one, a few stating dents in the plastic, some with peeling/chipped paint paint runoff). It seems the QC may not be great with this part at the factory? Hard to say.
@ovalshrimp Жыл бұрын
you got a drummer or is that ezdrummer? 🤘🏼
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
100% ez drummer. I am no drummer 😭😭
@stevenubry4384 Жыл бұрын
what do u think about hood vents? i was thinking about doing them before a bigger scoop.
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
If you have the skill set to do them...I would. I think hood vents look so bad ass.
@stevenubry4384 Жыл бұрын
@@HeavyMetalWRX vents are something ill let a pro do. i dont trust myself with that job. i want to stay tmic so bigger scoop and vents are on the list. ofc larger tmic but need to see which fits with iag aos. i think ets tmic does.
@johnmeyers5125 Жыл бұрын
Going for the Storm Trooper look ?
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Originally I had thought about doing a storm trooper type wrap...legit.
@johnmeyers5125 Жыл бұрын
You don’t need the wrap your 80% there now step back and look @@HeavyMetalWRX
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
@@johnmeyers5125 yea when I say wrap I mean, I want some vinyl graphics in key locations. That's one of the reasons I went with white. The canvas is ready.
@ethanabelquist5369 Жыл бұрын
@@HeavyMetalWRXdo the black gills from their helmet along the sides of the car
@topzki47 Жыл бұрын
Does the thick mesh restrict airflow to the intercooler?
@HeavyMetalWRX Жыл бұрын
Tbh I feel like it probably will. If you look at the close up of it it's pretty tight mesh. Here's what I'll do. I'll put a small fan in front and put my hand behind the grill and see how much the air flows. It definitely won't be like OEM ( OEM is wide open) but I don't have a way to quantify it. Someone who has a top mount will need to chime in tbh. I have considered just taking the grill out completely but then I have a giant hole for things to go inside. Idk let me brainstorm