Is my 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA a BETTER performance car with an AWE exhaust?

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Ай бұрын

My WRX STI Type RA needed to get it's fluids changed, but I also waned to do something else. Subaru has always been known for the boxer engines and the STI is very unique because of the 2.5L turbocharged flat-4 that is under the hood. I decided after 5 years of ownership to change out the exhaust. Is my 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA a BETTER performance car with an AWE exhaust?
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@banzaibadger Ай бұрын

Best car review channel on KZfaq.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Thanks for having my back.

@EdWoodson.45 Ай бұрын

Absolutely!! Joe too cool. I even watched a bunch of his old vids just because you tube recommended them 😎

@Benscarreviews Ай бұрын

He inspired me to give it a shot! Hopefully soon I can have access to some sweet rides like Joe.

@ranthony2714 Ай бұрын

Great to see the ra back on the channel.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

@@EdWoodson.45that means the world

@suzanneflowers2230 Ай бұрын

As a musician, I often close my eyes to evaluate sound. The Catback exhaust is a most worthy investment, Joe!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That is so fantastic!? Thanks for sharing that!

@christinef317 Ай бұрын

Love hearing you talk/review cars...but LOVE seeing you talk about YOUR car!!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That is so fantastic!

@Rooster1717 Ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm for the STI led me to test drive and later buy a 2021 STI model. Great car. I put an Invidia Q300 on mine.

@pdubs1408 Ай бұрын

Sick sick ride. My 21 wrx came with an STI performance exhaust and i have zero complaints, incredible sound and no highway drone.

@Julez4112 Ай бұрын

I run the same exact exhaust on my 21 STI. Honestly the best exhaust system to really open up the car and give it that iconic sound! It really lets people know that a Subi is driving by.

@chrisgelo1425 Ай бұрын

I'm glad to see updates on the Raiti's Rides fleet, Joe! I hope we can see an update on Big Bertha soon, brother! 🙏

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Thanks brother! You got it man!

@DivineKaze Ай бұрын

Joe has my dream garage. GT350R Heritage and a STI.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m grateful that I can share it with you

@norbelarchilla5578 Ай бұрын

When that subie rumble hits the right spot 10:22

@jeffreyblackwell5500 Ай бұрын

Hey Joe I love seeing you show your car collection. Please give us more of your car collection. I hope one day that you would show your mustang and the Camaro and the challenger all on one review that would be cool. Keep up the good work 😀

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I will be getting that together Jeffery very soon

@unknown18157 Ай бұрын

I’ve been running this same track exhaust on my 2020 STI for 3 years now! My only mod too and i still love those on ramp pulls. It’s a bit different sounding to other exhausts but sounds just as top tier. Downshifts are my favorite tho, it genuinely pops and bangs all on stock tune and everything else. I ran into the same issues with fitment but had an ‘it is what it is’ mentality. Other issues were some light bubbling watery sound on start up for a tiny bit. Not the only one as I’ve read on some forums and Reddit. I have this in socal btw and am able to drive by cops “quietly” at certain throttle and never been pulled over for it, for anyone who considers this awe track exhaust

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That’s some great insight! Well done!

@joshsiyavong Ай бұрын

Great choice Joe! I have the AWE touring on my 20 STi and it totally transformed the driving experience. With the touring I have no drone on the freeway and such a nice deep clean sound around town. It never gets old enjoy!

@STi_Alan Ай бұрын

Nice choice, the AWE exhaust really brings out that signature subie rumble! I'm really glad you're still enjoying the STI!!

@sinjitsu Ай бұрын

I purchased a 2020 STI in October last year. Watched alot of your STI reviews, which steered me to finally pull the trigger! Love your video's 👍

@danielguerra3871 Ай бұрын

I thought Joe sold it 😮😮 he still has it 👍👌

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

She isn’t going anywhere

@raffaelegibellini667 Ай бұрын

I still have mine Joe and stock exhaust also. And I will never sell it.

@samwelwanjere8165 Ай бұрын

Much love from Kenya. Your passion for cars is amazing. You are living my dreams man! You deserve the life you are living Joe 👏🤝

@DeathTheCat79 Ай бұрын

one of my favorite videos from you!!! love wrx's

@emiliovazquez664 24 күн бұрын

I'm glad you updated the exhaust

@richroggio Ай бұрын

that is a wonderful car Joe. keep taking good care of it and the best of luck. 👍 I love it, great video Joe 💯

@wbrouilette Ай бұрын

Glad you shared your experience Joe. I've thought about updating the exhaust on my Type RA, but up here in the often cold northeast, the rumble when it's chilly to downright cold is so much better then when it's warm, that I've kept it stock. It's been a good run with it, bit it's coming up on time to sell.

@MattN03 Ай бұрын

That sounds so good Joe! Love the Subi content, just picked up a 23 WRX Limited in WRB. Can't beat this color ❤

@Spoolnut Ай бұрын

Love the sound. The rumble the whistle. Love it.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That Subie rumble.

@user-zd8vg1nl5g Ай бұрын

Addicted to the channel, seriously!

@PascalMaisPresque Ай бұрын

Awesome video. Your type RA is a beauty and it sounds fantastic with that new exhaust 👍 I bought a used 2021 STI about a year ago (thus fullfilling a dream that started in the mid 90's). I absolutelly love the car ❤ It's bone stock and I plan on keeping it that way, appart maybe from an exhaust for that legendary subie rumble. Do you think the AWE Touring is similar to stock in terms of loudness ? The track one seems a bit too loud for me. Thanks for your video and all your work !

@gramb5611 Ай бұрын

Looks and sounds great Joe Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏

@jchen1225 Ай бұрын

More sti content please you are great ❤

@jamal3121 Ай бұрын

Glad you still have it.

@GreenTense Ай бұрын

Got an AWE touring on my scatpack, best decision l’ve ever made since l did not wanna go with the basic straight pipe highschooler special, love the tone your impreza makes with the AWE

@alpinedb150 Ай бұрын

I had the same issue with exhaust fitment for my invidia exhaust. Not all cars will have perfect fitment. The sound is pretty amazing. I would’ve went with Tomei for the sti for that classic jdm look. Thanks for another great video.

@TylerSmith-rz1oo Ай бұрын

I completely agree on the length on the tips. I purchased a MBRP exhaust and the tips stuck out way too far. Ended up cutting off 3/4 of in off the pipes to tuck the tips in. Sounds amazing! 😊

@mrgurulittle7000 Ай бұрын

My neighbor has the same car except in red. It would be a dream to own one someday.😍You have a nice Subie, Joe!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear! You will get yours one day !

@YakuzaR35 Ай бұрын

Congratulations, you are a true enthusiast guy 👌🏽 and keep collecting Japanese cars 🇯🇵 see you in tokyo next year

@dorianleclair7390 Ай бұрын

You could here that turbo whistling when outside driving away.

@bobbyjones2112 Ай бұрын

That sounds amazing for sure!

@theKiddAlways Ай бұрын

i like when you show old vehicles. i still have a car i bought a few years into my Army career a 1998 m3 and it was only a few years old and it had 34,000 miles and now has 140,000 something miles and have had it for 21 years now so i love seeing your personal cars. i play hysteria by Def Leppard and it might not the fastest thing on the road but it means alot to me. it sounded good before but it sounds perfect after. not too crazy and not too soft.

@jngobngo Ай бұрын

Cleannnn setup sounds great!

@jethzeeltorres9727 Ай бұрын

Sounds really good Joe ❤

@Dontdoitguy Ай бұрын

Very nice Joe !! On throttle Yeeaaahh !!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Heck yeah

@bcwunch Ай бұрын

Sounds fantastic!!!

@Smithy67 Ай бұрын

It sounds sweet Joe 👌, I just had an eargasm 👍

@mikekerr4874 Ай бұрын

This is awesome Joe. I just installed an axle back exhaust on my 2021 STi back in February and could not be happier with the sound. The best $300 I've ever spent. Otherwise it's all stock, and will remain that way. It's my daily driver and has 9600 miles and will remain low for the foreseeable future. Also in WR Blue.

@TheVictor799 Ай бұрын

Sounds super nice!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I appreciate you saying that

@chrisb7507 Ай бұрын

That’s a nice sound.. 🔥🔥🔥 aggressive and powerful.

@Mrillsick Ай бұрын

A quality track exhaust paired with an external wastegate on an STI is my absolute favorite

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Now we are talking

@dominickirkwood Ай бұрын

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You are awesome my friend

@danthaman7777 Ай бұрын

Love it!! Joe, are your personal cars this one,the Type R and the Mustang 350?

@chivatech Ай бұрын

Sounds awesome Joe. I did an axelback, cold air intake and bypass valve upgrade on my '20 WRX and it brought the boxer engine to life.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That is so awesome man! I love the sounds of these cars!

@hunnterful1 Ай бұрын

I kind of want a Subaru sti as my daily now 😁 sounds great 👍🏼

@pilarbojorquez1080 Ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@TheReclaimerRx7 Ай бұрын

LOVE your Subie!! I'm getting my brothers 2002 bug eye subaru in blue like yours. Clean with rpf1s wheels :D

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Oh man that is awesome!

@jonathanb1987 Ай бұрын

I have the AWE Touring and it sounds amazing! I haven't had any issues with fitment like you did though.

@AlBunky Ай бұрын

Great info 👌

@SonikJesus Ай бұрын

Took you long enough! I also used Motul fluid for my recent tranny and rear differential flush. The shifts are subtly but noticeably smoother. You should add some of the JDM OEM STi parts! The BBK is amazing!

@michaeledwardlenzi Ай бұрын

Sounds fantastic.

@hockeymann88 Ай бұрын

Car looks great Joe.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I really appreciate that

@juve7 Ай бұрын

Great attention to detail.

@AlBunky Ай бұрын

Sounds great 👍🏼

@rickjames6867 Ай бұрын

Looks tight, and right. Nice car. 💙✌️

@Warrior-xt4ne Ай бұрын

at least you’re puttin miles into the car😂😂😂 great car raiti! that car sounds amazing

@potatoheadjoe1696 Ай бұрын

Cool car Joe. 👍

@dorianleclair7390 Ай бұрын

Love your taste in Cars.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Great minds think a like

@mickeybrumfield764 Ай бұрын

Looks good in the rally blue with the gold wheels. The spoiler makes it look like a special car, and now the sound goes with the spoiler. You do get 5 extra hp for red seat belts.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I like the way that you think!

@free2chill727 Ай бұрын

sounds so good

@mystictk4149 Ай бұрын

Sweet looking for sure.

@iHaveTheDocuments Ай бұрын

Im planning on doing this to my bugeye 2005 wrx. Gonna find one that's not too loud. The boxer engines sound so good

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You will love it!

@2k0O0L Ай бұрын

sounds great!

@mike7836 Ай бұрын

Love your Subie! Do you think we will ever see another STI ever again?

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

It isn't looking good.

@jayboOgZ55 Ай бұрын

Damn that sounds amazing bro

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That is so awesome of you to say!

@JarmelSingsKaraoke Ай бұрын

🔥Nice Car Joe 👏👏

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend

@LuisUrbieta Ай бұрын

Apostle Joe, I thought you were gonna review a brand new vehicle but this is an awesome.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I like to bring them all to you!

@LuisUrbieta Ай бұрын

@@RaitisRidesYeah

@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Ай бұрын

Yes of course & this is best used car to buy.

@thomasblanche9642 Ай бұрын

I had the Remark Cat back on my 20 STI. I have the same setup on my 23 WRX and its definitely the best modification for any boxer, almost needed in my opinion. We'll be hearing each other im sure.

@preveenjoedieseltech Ай бұрын

Nice. I got a ets non resonated with ets quiet mufflers catback it has a great sounding rumble.

@amill1563 Ай бұрын

The guys at MotoIQ know how to transform these cars.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I will have to look into them

@amill1563 Ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides Totally, One video if interested from MotoIQ. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hp98hcehtMjRnGQ.html&ab_channel=MotoIQ

@DeekBoy333 Ай бұрын

I put a AWE Touring exhaust on my 22 BRZ. Love it!!

@micahgunnell Ай бұрын

It does sound great and I initially was going to get an AWE for my 2019 STi but I ended up going Tomei Ti because I heard too many stories about quality issues with the AWE. I was hoping to hear that their quality control had improved since I looked into it a few years ago, but I guess not. The Tomei sounds amazing and is super light!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You did it right for sure!

@krown4d Ай бұрын

Love the Subie purr

@tonyr1615 Ай бұрын

Oh man, I thought you sold it Joe. Makes my day knowing you still have it! My 21 Sti is completely stock & a garage queen-only has 2900k on her. 😁🤣

@ChrisPBacon198 Ай бұрын

Love The 5 Percent Tint Thats What i Have

@AngryColt Ай бұрын

Raiti has good taste

@Michael-bv3he Ай бұрын

Great choice! I have the same exhaust on my GR86

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

That’s so awesome

@PandaP- Ай бұрын

Love the subie! Would you ever record a track day with it? (Or any of your other great cars 😅) Would be great to see!

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

I’m actually getting that together

@jerm_ Ай бұрын

love my 2018 wrx

@vividti417 5 күн бұрын

Have you tried your spoiler in the tilt setting? Really spices it up and gives it a more aggressive look 👌🏼

@antoniodejulio79 Ай бұрын

To answer your question...Dude, like totally! 👍

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Fantastic

@Impekible1 Ай бұрын

Eargasm for sure! 🔥🔥

@Chefsoen Ай бұрын

Nice sounds. Any recommendations to replace my cat back on my TRD Camry 2022?

@AutaSupercar Ай бұрын

Nice video

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@usernameofutube Ай бұрын

AWE track sounds awesome, its one of the louder ones. Great choice Joe. Personally I would have gone for Subaru made performance exhaust D441SVA100 for the RA model. Limited production model should be kept with Genuine Parts but that's just me.

@davidp2888 Ай бұрын

Can we get a summary of the Raiti's Rides fleet sometime, Joe?

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Yes sir David! Stay tuned my friend

@awaredesigner Ай бұрын

Awesome, it’s not crazy loud at least 🤙🏽

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Yeah I did not want it to be just obnoxious.

@Ieatzboltz Ай бұрын

I own the Awe track and it goes hard

@KeithL0761 Ай бұрын

Sounds great! Out of the 500 production run how many were blue? Haven’t seen one on the road.

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Little over 100

@mattmekhaeil Ай бұрын

Way better than the stock exhaust. Get to hear more noise

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Heck yes

@CarsAmerica Ай бұрын

Sound way better than stock. I know the FA is a much more reliable engine. But the EJ sound with unequal length headers is SO good

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

Music to my ears.

@lucian7182 Ай бұрын

Surprisingly the sti with a good elh and exhaust sounds even better then the Wrx with an exhaust. The ej just has character regardless of which headers are on it.

@moflow99 Ай бұрын

Yeah, that stock sound definitely didn't match that rear wing 😁 I'm curious now how it'll be with an intake. Try one out and lets see. 👍

@RaitisRides Ай бұрын

You got it

@Six3SixTay Ай бұрын

Sheeeshhh🤤. .When the subie sound is hitting juuussst right 18:47 - 18:58👌🏽😫😩

@daleshepard Ай бұрын

I have the AWE Track w/ diamond black tips on my Series.White STI and wouldn't change a single thing. That's my only mod and don't plan on putting any more money into it. Need to put everything towards my future GTR fund! Haha

@keithprice6581 20 күн бұрын

LHT is awesome!

@EsKAPE294 Ай бұрын

With a stock car the Track edition is great. After i built my engine, the Track was so loud I needed ear plugs in the car 😆 switched to touring for that reason