Wheels are 18x9.5 +38. Fortunately dont have that issue here in Aus.

Thanks Bro! This was a mod ive always planned jsut happened sooner than expected as a full set became available. I havent had a proper chance to test them out yet, but they are feeling good and will help out when i eventually track this car.

All up was just over 5K USD on current conversion. Calipers came from a local source, not eBay or even a pre-made brake kit. I'd look at the kit from FastWRX if you are in the USA.

I was planning on Maximum as they tuned my old WRx, but unfortunately they are booked out until January. Currently checking out Evo R as they've done a friend's VB as well.

Awesome! Always good to have someone else from Perth with the VB. Hopefully come across you at upcoming meets!

Awesome! Always good to have someone else from Perth with the VB. Hopefully come across you at upcoming meets!

@@VBWRXY could we meet one Saturday morning in Joondalup just for 30 to 60 mins to chat and see each other's car ?

Shoot me a message on IG or Facebook and I'm sure we can setup something!

@@VBWRXY what is your fbk link ?

tinyurl.com/mt3smu6j

In the Sydney area id be looking at Upspec Performance for the VB. Dan Um has been working with the VB since day 1 and has a range of packages to choose from. For other after market work try DC Jap and Street Element/Dmaker - both have workshops that can install parts for you.

Hi Mate, glad the video helped you out. And hopefully your install went a little easier than mine. Enjoy driving it now!

Thanks! You are not the only one, Ive got a small chip on my rear diffuser and the underside of my front lip is scrapped. Colour codes Ive found for the Subaru STI is either pantone 207C or Pantone 1935c

Thanks mate ,,, looking forward to see the progress of your vb ,,,cheers

Thanks for the feedback! Still learning how to colour grade the Sony footage so should see some improvements over the coming videos. The sunnies do need a clean though!

Not CEL - it's the Low Type Pressure as I haven't swapped over the TPMS from the original wheels.

Hey! Only took me a couple of hours, but this was my second time doing sway bars so I had a little idea of what was required, and the use of a hoist helps.

It's more a question of what isn't on my list, but I'm really happy with where the car is at. Small Dress up CF pieces soon, but it'll be the big engine bolts ons next - FMIC, J pipe, Pro Tune.

@@VBWRXY Nice!👍

Yes. I don't know why I didn't show it in the video (had to re-watch to check) but everything is back on correctly including the factory heat insulation material. From memory I used the new hardware to secure the air duct back in place.

If you are worried about warranty then I wouldn't really change anything, or get things done by Subaru themselvea. Subaru offer one from factory on the Club Spec model in Aus and I think optional for the S4 in Japan, so they wouldn't offer it, if it voided warranty, even if this is a 3rd party wing. Warranty of panels would only be an issue if there was a major defect to the panel that would be covered by such a warranty. Anything else would be classified as general wear and tear or accident damange and wouldn't get covered anyway.

The Alcon kits are definitely pricey. Im going to try and get a brembo setup especially now that the TR/Ts and Club Spec versions exist which means those parts should slowly become available. Either that or a STI set from a VA.

Thats where im heading currently. I do have plans for a BBK (either Alcon or Brembos) at a later stage. Its just all about the cost now

Shifter plate makes a huge difference to the gear shift. I think the Group N gear box mount is the best option - stiffer than stock, but still some give in comparision to say the solid mounts. We've always had that problem with the IAG AOS kits. Pro Speed have a RHD plates for the previous models to mount it to the left shock tower, but the VB has all its electronics here now, so not sure what will happen there. Also with my strut tower in the bracket wouldnt work either. The Radium Catch cans also have issues with any aftermarket Intake Shrouds.

@@VBWRXY I've I've recently installed the Radium dual catch can with success and looks great, I've got the COBB shroud that works with the Radium pipe work.

Cobb don't have an aftermarket intake shroud though, just the alternator shroud. Or the CF intake snorkel. The PW and ETS (possibly even the Perrin) intake shrouds clash with the radium catch can that mounts to the ABS system.

@@VBWRXY yeah its the alternator shroud, way better than the stock

I'm starting to feel that way now. The fenders just break up the colour the whole way around.

I initially wanted to go ETS for all my upgrades, but the intake is currently double the price of the PW. Upspec Garage who supplied my tune have their development car running similar power/torque to yours.

@@VBWRXY I am not familiar with them or what PW intake is capable of. At the time i made my purchase, 2yrs or so ago, there was only ETS intake that had the larger diameter opening and required tuning, once inner metal sleeve was removed.

Process West is an Aussie brand and has plenty of kit for Subarus. I believe their intake is very similar to the ETS in terms of air flow and requires tuning too.

That's why I making videos now. Watching all the Subaru content and going I can probably do that too.

@@VBWRXY definitely, your channel will grow just post weekly I'm starting 5 days again

@@pricklypeartv I would love to try for weekly uploads, Unfortunately due to the nature of my work and cost of parts for the next bit of upgrades its a bit difficult, so its about 10-12 days between uploads so far.

@@VBWRXY parts and work makes it more difficult but keep up with the vids they are good

Ratcheting screwdriver makes everything easier. Unfortunately I scuffed mine up when it got caught under the creeper during this video. The intakes a really simple mod to do, and has a great benefit when tuned properly.

@@VBWRXY the intake is on its way. The valve was out of stock but I’ll get it later. I appreciate the video for inspiration

I thought about it, but unfortunately it's on backorder here in Aus so would have been a couple of weeks to get the part. Additionally the PW intake is longer than most intakes and replaces all the plastic intake up to the metal turbo inlet. I am looking at in the future though.

@@VBWRXY Yes, I know I have the PW Intake...I was the first VB to tune that intake in the USA at the end of Sept 2023 at Felix Performance/Dmann tune. The metal stock turbo inlet has a boost leak. Perrin Inlet really helps to increase turbo efficiency. I have the Perrin Turbo Inlet and Diverter installed and am getting about ~200rpm earlier spool.

Thanks! Nothing wrong with keeping it stock. This is my first time being this involved with the modding so it's just a fun journey for me.

It is actually louder in person/what's portrayed here. The mic/receiver was turned down (-10db each) for when it was in the engine bay and it still clipped the audio. It is definitely clearly audible when driving with the windows up.

The earlier dev kits required spacers to fit the front brembos, but paragon and a few others have 2 piece kits to suit now.

I had something similar depending on my driving style, but found a style that minimises it though. Aparently the knock sensors on the VB are very sensitive. I've already changed to another tune and have noticed that everything is more stable too

@@VBWRXY what time are you running now? Also, do you have other mods?

Just finished installing and filming an intake video. As part of this mod Ive got an Upspec Garage Stage 1 intake tune. I think the knock sensitivity has been changed as I haven't seen as much and my DAM has been solid.

@VBWRXY that's great bro. Hope you enjoy stay safe!

@@VBWRXY Dan from Upspec is a good tuner. I'm currently waiting for Cobb to release the 2024 support then I will be getting the Accessport and hitting up Dan.😉

The offsets only changed to accommodate the 1inch wider rim. The tyres are the same size as stock so they end up stretching a little to fit. As a result the contact patch barely changes, which means no real change in experience.

Ive got the intake on the way and I'll be getting an Upspec Etune shortly too. More power mods will be a little further off, but this is just the start

@@VBWRXY what intake are you getting?

Process West. Best value one in Aus.

Exactly. Bizarre how many millions of people can’t get this simple, grade-school concept.

You guys must be in the US, He is in OZ that law don't mean nothing here sadly.

I saw the original comment, and had the same thought so i never replied. Dont hear much from our Supreme Court, let alone anything to do with Cars. I feel like we should have to prove that the modification is the source or contributed to a fault, but ive never come across it. Just easier to think you are out of warranty regardless.

If you alter the ecu in any way, it voids your warranty. I'm friends with my Subaru dealer mechanic. He said they make him check every car that is in for warranty work, especially WRX. He admits they had to flag my VB. I live in the States.

​@@tomrakusan1179bizarre that you think everybody lives in the USA.

Once I get the J pipe the front stock resonator will be gone. Ive also upgraded the mufflers to the R400 setup since this video. Looking at a Tomei setup in the distant future though.

Pretty sure im running this q300 now. Hope your still enjoying the r400! Great vids!

​@@sk0rpien haha. Hope you are enjoying the Q300. I don't know if it's because you had it on your car for a while but I've found this R400 is quieter than others, but I did it's almost perfect.

@@VBWRXY maybe your mid pipe is different to the r400?

@@sk0rpien they look identical onlines and in person, it should just be the mufflers, but im not complaining, still sounds good.

I'll refer you to my later video where I have done exactly that.

Boost is obviously a little higher and comes on pretty well. General driveability isn't compromised though. The OTS tune isn't designed for huge increases, just better torque and power curves.

@@VBWRXYin that case just keep it stock. Why void the warranty for such little gains. Subarus tuned it running rich for a reason. That’s already their safe side. Tuning just means overworking your motor, injectors and such. Improper upgrades blows motors my dude.

This is just the first step of many for tubing. It is running a Cobb OTS tune which they've done extensive testing on so as to not stress the motor, and is not an improper mod by any stretch. Having the Cobb AP will allow me to tune with custom etunes later on, to allow the use of better intakes, more efficient Intercoolers and exhaust setups. Additionally there are VBs out there pushing much more power than this with no issues. The known failure point currently is the transmission more than the engine.