The people downvoting this video are the types to buy an Autozone hood scoop and stick it to their roof. 🤣🤣🤣

Engineering explained did a video on filters for his Crosstrek and made almost 5hp more than oem filter.

6 Mods That Are A Waste Of Money For A Daily Driver 6. quick release steering wheel 0:43 5. fixed back seat/race harness 2:56 4. high flow panel air filters 5:19 3. turbo timers (on watercooled turbos) 6:36 2. useless aero 8:24 1. fake vents/shrouds 10:34

Favorite Mods for my Daily: -Custom Reupholstery (seats, floorliner, headliner) -Upgraded Sub+Speakers -Wheels/Tires -Window Tint -Piggyback Tuner (1 map for MPG, 1 map for racing, 1 map for friends/family)

Wanted to correct myself, I do retract what I said about the drop in filters. I totally spaced that they are resuable and cleanable. Although power numbers are still inflated 🤷‍♂️

When your daily is so old the steering wheel doesn’t have a steering wheel air bag 😈

frfr it's good you mentioned the safety with quick disconnect steering, bucket seats etc.

I agree with you about the seat. Those seats looks cool, but is so uncomfortable especially on look trips. And it’s hard to get head while driving on those seats.

That “DOHC i V-TECH” sticker will make your ‘95 d15 Civic so fast!

Instead of speed I would focus on comfort on the daily driver.

Not gonna lie, just drove 2.5 hours back from the track today and my Sparco QRT Evo seat is wayyyyy comfier than my stock STI seat.

When I needed a new panel filter I was recommended an HKS super hybrid. Totally worth the price being washable and it even fit the airbox better than the OEM filter. It's probably saved me money in the long run instead of buying new oems every 6 months.

As a frs owner. The drop in air filter has been proven to be true. 1. For the K&N drop in filter dyno results do show a +5 peak hp gain. But 2. Dyno sheets do show that CAI do less or just as much as a drop in filter. So you're wasting more money for something that makes as much as a high flow filter. And 3. You save money by not having to change the filter, just wash it and you're good to go.

Those Shoe laces being so long is a pointless converse mod😂😂. I’m always doing double knots to keep em short 😭

Great list! I was so guilty of the air filters when I was ricing out Hondas. I so believed it added 5-10 HP to my NA 140 HP Integra. 🤣🤣 I actually watched your splitter mounting videos after bring up aero. You did that install soooooo professional. Usually any "car specific" pre drilled body panel is no where near right and needs a ton of work. I did get a kick out of the Neon having just about all of these. 🤫

Me: feeling attacked as I watch this on lunch in my 02 wrx that has fixed back bucket seats and a quick release... Also Me: Hes not wrong tho....

The street vs track car idea is partially why I’m happy staying at Stage 2. There’s no point dumping thousands of dollars more into my STI before getting used to the current power on a track.

Push a car by rotating the tires rather than pushing the whole car. It’s easier. Don’t remember where I learned that, but it’ll save your legs, arm, and back a lot of aches.

The air filter one is good in my opinion, K&N are highflow. They don’t need to be replaced like normal filters, which can save you money, because you don’t need to keep replacing your airfilter, buy a K&N for €50 and clean it every 40k miles for like €5 per clean, or get a new one every 10k for 10-15, after 50k miles, you are cheaper off with a K&N and it basically has free better airflow

One thing people dont realize is if you're not running a cage, harnesses are deadly compared to a regular 3 point.

#3 just get a k&n, like $50 but you never have to buy another one

Im really happy that in this video you acknowledged that its ok to do things to do YOUR car just for looks. Too much shaming going on from both the aesthetic and performance sides of the car scene a lot of the time.

Best mods: Neon lights Carbon fibre hood Big obnoxious spoiler Rocket bunny kit

absolutely loving how frequent these vids are! just bought an 08 impreza myself

Truth. I loved all of your comments and I wish more people would listen to this logic. Thank you!

My seats are already uncomfortable for 2+ hour road trips

As someone who removed an airbag from a car, it's not worth it. I put an aftermarket Corbeau plaid racing seat in my MK7 GTI... then I needed the seat airbag. I ended up with 3 broken vertebrae and a broken tailbone. I'm ok now, but trust me when I say it's not worth it.

Subaru’s in general usually come with shit speakers so that was the first thing I did. I should be getting a head unit pretty soon 🤙

This came up on my suggestions page. Just found the channel and definitely subscribed. Super high quality video! I also agree with you on every account. For example, I run cheap paper panel filters on my car. High pleat count and preferably with a metal mesh. My K&N filter was very disappointing and got my intake oily. People say they are over oiled from factory, but either way I don't think they are worth the cost at all. Plus the paper filters I just blow out with compressed air! Spot on with the steering wheel and seat too. Lots of discomfort and reduced safety. Just get some OEM upgrades from a later car, especially with Subaru.

Was scared to watch this and was hoping my mods weren’t on this list and they weren’t 😂

I agree on everything but the panel filters. It has been shown through multiple different unbiased third party tests that a high quality K&N filter will add power and help acceleration to a measurable and consistent degree. In addition the fact they are washable and reusable means that they work out cheaper if you plan on keeping the car for longer than 3 years. An aftermarket intake will likely make a larger difference but also means more nvh, cost and potential for complications. Also the car should really be retuned, which dramatically adds to the cost involved if you want to retain good reliability.

Tanner, what about big stock location turbos (FP Black etc)? To each his own (I remember your yellow STI with the FP Black), but having an anemic power-band below 5k RPM is not great for daily traffic. Yes, I think about a bigger turbo but think I'll regret it if I do. Any thoughts?

Interesting list and perspective on ineffective mods for a daily driver. By and large I agree 👍 with you and especially agree on steering wheels and keeping the “life saving” airbag. Regarding seats if premium brands don’t use hard as a rock 🧱 racing seats for daily drivers there is probably a dam good reason or reasons. With regards to high flow drop in air filters in the OEM box I somewhat agree where you are talking one time use. Save your $$$. A reusable high flow “dry” filter from a manufacturer like Grimmspeed (“Dry Con”) I think is a different cat, especially when you consider the testing protocol they used, no smoke and mirrors.

Right up there with removing the air bag is people that run harnesses and a harness bar (with out a cage) on the street. It makes a side impact that you would normally walk away from potentially deadly ☠️

Best mods for a daily Rims Stereo system Tints Keep it clean

I really wish I was taught about cars instead of being self taught... it’s expensive to self teach a lot of “learning the hard way” but I love cars

The number one question to be asked when the aliens finally come: what oil filter you run bro?

I once installed a high flow filter and let me tell you my car was happier than ever!!! ....... Maybe it had something to do with the fact the oem filter was never replaced by the first owner, and it was full of crap?... yeah, most likely that...

Interesting fact , airbags do nothing but harm you if you wear a seat belt.

For what it’s worth, certain drop in air filters have been dyno proven to make a significant increase in power (by significant I mean not within the noise, 3-5 hp). Engineering explained has a video on it for example. Absolutely worth it on a stock air box in my opinion though I’ve never run one

I agree.. just the quick release I would use for security..my car ain't a daily nor track lol. But still a street car.. good vid

Man...that car would look so sick without that gigantic spoiler.

i had a brz and swapping the steering wheel was one of the best choices i ever made , it saved my head and my life, someone took a light and caused me to t bone them and luckily the airbag didn’t mess my head up worse… let alone me hitting the wheel

Agree with all of the above , so many cars driven around in my local town that just add aero and splitters that do sod all . Yes they look cool but they can actually effect handling in a negative way .

Since no-one has mentioned it yet ... The concept behind a turbo-timer is that when you switch the car off a couple things COULD happen to your turbo: 1. It is not allowed sufficient time to transfer heat to the fluids that cool it since those fluids are no longer moving with the engine switched off. As a result the turbo retains all of its heat and could overheat which could damage some of its internals. 2. The small amount of oil that still resides in the turbo or in the lines near to it could be baked and clog up the lines or the turbo as that oil is no longer being moved by the engine but is still subjected to the heat of the turbo as it cools down. This means that when you then switch your car on again, there is either an oil blockage caused by that oil or you have a baked chunk of oil now flying around your engine or your turbo that could damage something. While those things may happen, they're incredibly unlikely in street applications. Turbo-timers are mostly a gimmick. However I still allow my car a minute or two to cool down before I turn it off if I have been doing any particularly hard driving just for peace of mind.

The point of the "performance filter" is that its cleanable and lasts a lifetime. Yes its expensive at first but it will pay for itself in the long term since it wont need replacing.

I have to park farther away than my house, so the only reason why I have a quick release is so I know no one can still it at all.

in essence, dont rice out your car done

I disagree with the high flow air filter. They’re reusable! Spend the $35 and have it for years. I’ve had mine for 4 years now and I clean it every 12k miles. I’ve saved over $120. Of course, that’s just my opinion. I’m cheap! Haha!

Jokes on you my car never had airbags, especially in the steering wheel. my seat belts only retain with the door open. It's N/A (wtf is a turbo timer). Cars a square block (aero who?) And fake anything is just rice.

3:02 "I promise you" 3:42 "I promise you" 4:03 "I promise you" 4:11 "I promise you" 4:32 "I promise you" 6:13 "I promise you"

I just watched your things to not do with a boosted car video and im in love with your channel lol

A humbling experience, glad KZfaq gave me a reality check LMFAO

Well, you might as well call any engine mods for more power a complete waste of money for a non-track car, given what the legal speed-limits are.

Glad I haven’t wasted my money on any of those thanks for the reassurance haha

It may be different for the FA series engines but if you have an EJ stay clear of any intake mods other than a drop in filter. On an EJ an intake will actually hurt performance if you don't also get a tune and even then don't expect much, if anything, unless you are also putting on a bigger turbo.

I can't agree more on the quick release wheel. I cringe every time I see a 02-05 WRX with the factory Momo wheel swapped out for some crappy NRG without air bag or cruise control

Harnesses are the most dangerous thing you can have in a street car. You need a hans to use them

Whew, I was starting to think im the only person without push to start in my BRZ lol

Turbo dont have water flowing through if the turbo isn't moving but timer is silly. Your car is hot and needs to cool anyways. And some places it is so cold it cools so fast. It is just a car.

I knew I shouldnt have bought harnesses, fixed seat, and a quick release wheel for my geo metro 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

A tow truck , best mod for a Dodge Neon

if you remove the steering wheel for a quick release you should get a harness and all to kinda of replace the safety you took away

Totally agree on the drop in panel filter. Total waste of money and in a lot of cases actually worse if the MAF is super close to an oiled filter.

Well delivered and well said! Keep up the great work and looking forward to your next video 😀!

On the seats and harnesses thing. Harnesses are actually dangerous unless you wanna wear a HANS device and helmet while daily driving.

This video only really talked about the stuff you shouldn't get although if you had the option of getting just ONE thing on your daily driver it should definately be an upgraded sound system. It's hard to explain how much more enjoyable a commute is when you have a good sound system but it definitely makes the whole experience always a joy. Sometimes after I get off work I'll stop at a drive through, drive home, park and just chill for 30 minutes as I listen to music. An upgraded sound system with good tweeters in the front and a decent subwoofer in the back will honestly change the way you experience music.

The only reason you should have a quick release steering wheel is if you have a roll cage with racing seats and a harness.

Strong disagree with the filter argument. The fact that you can clean them makes them better for the environment and they will pay for themselves over time because you're not using a disposable product.

If they aren't using a hans device with that harness they are asking to break their neck in an accident on the street.

Him: You could stand on the wing. Me: Okay let’s see 👀

Subaru should have kept the engine shroud/vents on the hood. This could have been a saving grace to help heat soak. I’m not saying it will cure that issue but it will help the heat escape. Just another way for them to make everyone have to buy more blocks smh.

*bought my car for $3000* *Spend $65 aftermarket shift knob* *$70 DC 5 floor mats* *$15 double din kit* *$10 wiring harness* *$150 cleaning detailing products the car still has scratches and looks crappy :' ( wasted the most money on that* *Invested almost $400 already : (*

i totally agree with everything you said for most cars.. on that note most use harnesses to hold them in the seat in order to retain a normal/stock seat. and us old schooler's dont have air bags and the steering wheels are not in the optimal position if your taller than your average jdm driver same applies to the seat. and life isnt alwayys comfortable..lol love the vids my guy

Glad he didn't mention fluffy dice or bonnet locks 😂💀

Bold of you to assume that my car is new enough to come with airbags to begin with

I know it's been commented but just some more data to prove it. High flow drop in filter can work. 2015 focus st same day same road same temp. 4th gear 4K rpm 5k -.4 seconds over oem filter -.9 seconds over oem with tune. * numbers are from memory. May not be correct. Point is there was REAL time improvements. Stopwatch was used also, not just time estimation.

Very true but for some daily driven or street cars there are some factors that prove some of these useful. In my instance I just got my first car and it was one of my dream cars as a little kid, a almost near perfectly stock 1998 Mitsubishi eclipse gst. Except that I am 6'1" and weigh 280lbs and the 2g dsm cars are very small and generally low cars from the factory and every time I get in I'm breaking my knees and back. I also hit the top of my head almost every time with the oem steering wheel and seats, so to me a quick release steering wheel would very much be worth the money. #1 being it would give me much needed space to get in and out and allow me to stop the awkward and sometimes painful positions needed for me to get in and out #2 it will also help me put my mind at ease every time I leave my car unattended as it is an old car and a big fear of mine is it being stolen so to be able to easily and quickly remove the steering wheel and take it inside with me when I'm at home or at a friends or family members place and being able to hide it behind the back seat when I'm at a store or in the trunk since the trunk is an arms length away from me being in the drivers seat really makes that money spent well worth it

what about swapping the heat shield for a turbo blanket and wrapping the downpipe on the fa20dit stock turbo? question is coming from Texas, btw, ambient is typical 90's for half the year, oil temp for freeway is about 205, wondering if it'd make a noticeable enough drop in engine bay heat and increase air density enough to justify spending and prolonging saving for stage tuning

I have a full bucket and it is very comfortable. Obviously if you haven’t broken yours in or sit in someone else’s you’ll think they’re uncomfortable. I’ve done 3 hour commutes and taken naps in mine. High flow filters have been dyno’d and shown to increase hp for around 3-5hp which is not bad for 50$.

I think quick release steering wheel is awesome as an anti-theft device. I would just park my car and bring my steering wheel to office or home with me.

Take a shot every time Smeedia says "I promise you"

engineering explained did a video on drop in filters and was able to get 4hp increase from performance filters. Obviously this is variable to the car iirc the car used in testing was a forester.

Personally I think cold air kits are a noise maker and nothing else. They cost $300+ and then the cost of a tune or retune. The factory air box is rated for up to 400 hp.

Good info about the turbo timer! I have a friend that keeps trying to push that for me. Now I can tell him what you said because it makes sense!!!! Whoooooo

I disagree with you on panel air filters. I don’t use them for HP. I use them because they’re washable/reusable. They more than pay for themselves in the long run. I prefer AEM Dryflow because they don’t require oil.

After 1 hour my back is hurting with fixed back seats.

How does one properly use the front fog light vents? Are you saying we gotta buy some ductwork and route it into the wheel shrouds or something?

Never had airbags I'll still take that quick release for cool kid points

Vipers pick up 10+ wheel horsepower from K&N panel filters compared to the stock setup. Gen 2's typically pick up around 15 hp and 12 lb feet to the wheels lol

Agreed on all except sorta turbo timers, and not because I would put one on my rig. If you're driving hard enough on the street for a turbo timer you need to not. But! Coolant does not, in fact, flow after you switch a car off unless it has an electric coolant pump. Most water pumps are wither timing or "fan" belt driven. Engine stops, flow stops.

Let's be realistic here. People will do whatever they want to their car, no matter who warns them. Let them suffer the concequences and leave them in the dust while driving your slow daily driver. Besides, people need to work on their driving skills more than modifying their car.

I don't have an airbag in my car but I still stick to my Nardi steering wheels that came with the car from the factory 😅

Aw, I like my shrouds But I also realized that I could have gotten a whole new exhaust for the money I spent on them :'(

I did just buy a front splitter I don't know if it works but it looks cool. Glad I didn't pay a lot of of money for it 🤷‍♂️

After the engine is shut off the turbo will continue to run through the turbo. Bro...turbo timers are life savers. Turbos utilizing coolant haven’t been around as long as the oil cooled turbos. The reason oil is such an issue is because of carbon buildup in lines, etc. you beat the shit out of your turbo car and shut it down it still has hot oil in those lines. When it cools, depending on oil quality, will lead to coking of the oil lines leading to starvation of oil. I’d say the biggest waste of money on the old ej’s would be a bov. Unless you were running over 25psi the aftermarket bov is a weak point and will leak over time. Not applicable to this video, but some info for yah from IAG.

Pretty much agree on everything except on air filters. Having a washable air filter saved me a lot of money in the long run by having to just wash it every 5-10kms or so. I got a stainless steel mesh air filter so I wouldn't need to oil it. Just water and light soap would do. This is much better than always buying a new one twice or thrice a year.

#7 A Subaru! Soft just like the cars.

Bigger cup holder for your 40 ouncer

You're missing part of the equation in regards to the panel filter. OEM filters need replacement at regular intervals. High performance filters often have "infinite" life and just need cleaning rather than replacement. So in the long run they can work out cheaper