WRX VS STI Modded! Which one is right for you?
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2018
- this video covers
-Our mods
@1:42
-Exhaust Comparison
@5:02
-John' Driving impression in the STI
@7:02
-Aj's driving impressions in the WRX
@15:04
-Conclusion
@22:58
-Race @25:56
separate video with more pulls will be added soon
In this video you are getting a look at the differences between an STI and WRX. Now, if you plan on getting these car, chances are you are going to modify them in some shape or form. Whether it's a front lip, performance mod, or an air freshener, it's most likely going to happen.
Both cars are modded to the point where they cost about the same. Erg, at least similar in price.
So hows does a stage 2 tuned e40 vs stage 1 sti? Well, we actually do race each other at the very end so skip to that if you that's what you are looking for.
other than that, enjoy and i hope this helped a smidge on your choice.
Mods on the Subaru WRX:
RED Mods:
Tuned by Ron Watson E50
Cobb Flex Fuel kit
DW300
Android head unit 7.1.2 www.seicane.com/2014-2015-201...
Boomba bpv amzn.to/2eSdVJz
Oil Catch Can ADD W1 v3)
Cobb big SF Intake
Mishimoto J Pipe
Q300 Catback exhaust amzn.to/2uCgtSE
Cobb Access port
Phatbotti Performance Tune phatbottituning.com/
Raceseng Shift knob
Perrin Shift Stopper amzn.to/2u2QkLm
ISC COILOVERS amzn.to/2LzxLEB
NT03+m +27 9.5
S208 Front Lip amzn.to/2M7IR4F
STi side skirt
STi rear trunk with wing
STi center shift console
S4 Stitch hood
Sti Short Shifter Package
Subispeed TR tail lights
Subispeed F1 Rear Fog Light
JDM Splash rear guards
Rally Armour Mudlaps with red lettering amzn.to/2t9f1D0
Custom Vinyl wrap rocker panel
Black Roof wrap
Avest side marker mirror turn signal. amzn.to/2uCwRCJ
Megan lower "lowered" control arms.
LED all around
Harman kardon speakers and amp
Keyless entry
Follow aj's youtube: / xbl2197
WRX STI (Blue):
Cobb Stage 1+ SF OTS
Cobb Accessport
Nameless Muffler Delete Neochrome 3” Tips
Resonator Delete
Strafe Design Diffuser
CS Style Front Lip
Rally Armor Mudflaps
Password JDM Gurney Glap
Cobb Shift Knob
Aodhan AH06 18x9 +30
Michelin PSS 255/35/18
Braum Elite Seats (Black and Red)
SubBros Rear F1 fog light
Short Shifter package 
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For those who just want to see the race: -Race @25:56
-Our mods
@1:42
-Exhaust Comparison
@5:02
-John' Driving impression in the STI
@7:02
-Aj's driving impressions in the WRX
@15:04
-Conclusion
@22:58
-Race @25:56
damn, sti sounds like an angry monster ready to fight someone lol
FOR REAL
John Nguyen you're a joke. Made yourself look like an idiot.
Except the sti got embarrassed.
the 2015+ wrx uses a twin scroll turbo so it will be very bad if you run an UEL setup.
It's possible if you change the turbo.
The WRX guy wants so bad for everyone to agree his car is better. this guy is the reason for all the Subaru stereotypes.
it's because the car is better.
@@JohnNguyenVincent i really feel and get the vibe that you think your car is better just because you have MORE mods than the sti...
@@joseph-ol5nt sti could have the SAME exact mods and the wrx would still be faster? Where is your argument??
Zackers Sus u even watch the video homie?
@@joseph-ol5nt obviously that's why I commented lmao
Both cars are so clean!
Two beautiful cars, but that STi sounds amazing.
thanks, i agree the UEL on the STi sounds so unique and so subaru.
I was thinking of getting on the brz to help reduce the torque dip
Both amazing cars. I drove the Sti back in 2016 and it was amazing. Cant go wrong either way with awd and a 6 speed manual!
i agree, both are so gooddddddddd
Dope Video Twin! I always wondered about having a STI myself. Looking clean like always #Goals
thanks my twin
Thank you for this video ... It really helpful
I spent quite a bit time on this video. Glad it helped!
so dope. sick video
Nice mods gentlemen !
Stumbled across the channel dope y’all from Sacramento ✊🏼
well done gents. you have a new subscriber.
Awesome love it 😍
Amazing🔥
If I'm getting a wrx, I wouldn't make it look like an STI. Just make it seem like I can't afford an STI, but it's just me I guess.
I agree. Id like to get the STI but i dont really want to spend an extra $10k.
in my opinion, it's cheaper yet more reliable investment to mod the wrx and you'd arguably get better performance for around 5-7k possibly less.
I'd personally keep the mods subtle like exhaust, tune and rims but that's just me
Eligio Novilla III agreed, If i personally get an STI the first thing I'm gonna do to it is take off that damn wing and put a factory low profile spoiler.
I liked the look of the Sti. Just didn't want the motor.
Looks of an sti and the performance of Fa20dit
Drove my STi on Angeles Crest and ran into a couple of guys with e39 m3's and and had no problems running with them. The short gearing (and good heel-toe shifting) will keep you in the power in and out of the corners. There is little to no turbo lag if you're in the right gear.
Yeah, i noticed that when we doing the pulls. I had no idea that the sti gearing are so short. Reminds me of my s2000. Surely a fun drive to curve up the mountain.
Nice video🔥
Thanks Don
Both cars are great. Congrats to both
Great vid
You don’t floor the STI at 2000rpms, you can possibly wear out the engine.. (causes of ringland failure)
Lowest RPM you can floor it would be 3k. You should have taken the car to the winding roads, that is where you will see the clear difference between the WRX and an STI.
Arthur Rita when i saw that, i cringed so hard. felt bad for the car. if i was the owner i would’ve said something!
I rolled onto full throttle and it's some similar to what a dyno do i felt like. You are right though, it could potentially hurt the engine. Another weak point of the ej over the fa.
You don't do that in any turbo really. Should never really put a big load like that on a turbo.
I've floored my Stage 2+ STi at 2500rpm in 4th gear like 9 times already for my eTune from Torqued Performance... ;___;
thumbs for torqued performance!
"Is it a deal breaker if it doesn't have it?" 100% yes lol
Great cars. I like them both👌
Love your video just too long though keep up the good work
thanks
I was fortunate enough to have owned both, I had a 2017 WRX, 365 whp on an E55 tune from Ron @ Phatbotti and currently a 2020 STI. Right now just intake, catback on the STI, with E85 planned at the end of the month. I'd absolutely rather daily the WRX and keep the STI for a weekend toy. It's more fuel efficient, the power band is in the lower RPM and the suspension is more comfortable. I didn't care for the shifter though, even with the STI short shift kit, but after adding the Perrin shift stop, it was much better. Plus its so easy to just add flex fuel, fuel pump and boom, tons of power. The STI needs more supporting modifications to do this. I do love the STI though, it has a more "raw" feel to it, and it likes to be driven hard. Can't really go wrong with either, just depends what the purpose is and your budget.
I had a 19 WRX with full bolt on, and I traded it for an STI... idk the STI just felt like more car to me. I’ll be bolting on everything to the STI so I’m not worried about stock power. Just feels better to me, even as a daily.
Totally agree. I traded in my WRX for a 2020 STI and could feel the difference right away
I got a 2019 wrx stage 2 and i was debating going fmic and flex fuel. But my 2020 sti comes to the dealer on the 17th. The last of a dynasty. I'm super excited.
But which one you liked the most??
Well I currently own a 2015 STI limited and a 2019 STI so…. The STI hands down lol
Damn that WRx and that lightning is super nice 😱😱🔥🔥❤❤❤
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awesome vid bro. i have to agree with you when comparing the wrx and sti that the sti is a track rdy car for hardcore drivers and the wrx is for the person that wants to just drive it on the street.
The STI sounds meeeann asf!!!! Dayuum
the cars are sick as shit!! keep posting john! your videos are awesome \m/
both rides are dope! going stage 2 on 2017 wrx base with MAPerformace and cant wait! Quick question on those Apollo headlights: did you have to adjust them? they seem to be SUPER bright and i get flashed by other drivers all the time thinking my high beams were on lol
just sub man yall cars are nice👍
thanks broski!
Stinger up!! I see you there
I went with sti because i believe it can handle a better beating then the wrx, and plus the rumble... the rumble is amazing
I'm not sure about the new ones. The older ones had the same block either bored to a 2.0 or 2.5 the thicker cylinder walls of the 2.0l could handle alot more power than the 2.5l in the sti
Handling wise tho that is a diffrent story. The sti is on another level
@@devoniousmaximus533 yes the wrx is a 2.0 and sti is 2.5. Because of that the wrx can handle and push a lot more boost
I've never ridden in an STI before but my '17 WRX is an absolute joy to drive. COBB Accessport is an absolute must however. Just makes the car feel like the perfect car.
Both cars are awesome
What seats are on the blue sti. I like how the look. Would fit perfect on my 18 sti
Both cars looks sharp. I'm thinking of getting a WRX for the first time. So I'm doing research to see if its for me.
I feel the rush haha🤟🤪🤯
Sounds exactly like my STi😁
Evaristo Ponce my doctor told me the same thing ........ wait .......
The EJ25 will spin a bearing and probably crack the ringlands too before the FA20 has any issues at all.
For sure I'm going with a standard 2019 wrx this summer
Did you get it?
The wrx sounded pretty dope too. I would take either of them.
Cool comparison. Do you know the wheels/tire specs on the sti? I'm assuming he's on stock suspension too?
I like both. I’d be happier with either. I like the exhaust on the blue one. But the red one looks a little better in my opinion.
I’d still take the Sti. The value stays high after 10 years compared to the wrx
Not the new ones man, they aren’t gonna hold value
Benson Hedges what are you talking about? A 2015 with 30k miles will run you 25k still.
@@avantnarde2815 I can back this up. Bought a 2018 with 20k for 26
I think the VAs will hold value regardless if it’s an STI or WRX
@@bensonhedges479 This comment didn't age well :/ Subaru canceled the new sti JACKING the prices up on the va STI
What a gorgeous couple of cars! I’m not super into modding so I’m going with the limited STI. Get a car that’s reliable and badass stock out of the box and maybe mess with it a little Down The road but not much.
Thanks! YOu are going to love your limited STI!
Since I see you guys are from Cali, what do you need to do to get these to pass SMOG testing?
You seem arrogant, not subbed. Sti owner seemed chill.
I sure missed the part about all the money he saved going WRX made it maybe even better than a STI... My wife drives a 2018 WRX and I have a 2017 STi. Both are great and I'm not slamming one compared to the other. When you get out of one and into the other, the difference is obvious.
The point that comes across are both cars have it's pros and cons. Many people believe the STI is better in every way. That's clearly no the case, especially in this 2015-2019 generation. Both being modified, the difference sway my opinion more.
The WRX is cheaper upfront, cheaper to maintain, and cheaper every fill up.
The STI is still Subaru best Halo car.
@@JohnNguyenVincent Nothing can ever be better in every way. We agree that pros always go with cons. The STI is, to me, every bit as fast as any street car need be. The best mod anyone can ever do is learn to drive. A good drive can murder in an STI. The WRX could use a little help getting up to STI limits. So, from my point of view it's comparing the price of WRX+mods to just STI. At that point both cars are about equal in cost and performance. One has a warranty and no worries about acquired issues. Don't bs, modded cars ARE less reliable. I also don't do cosmetic mods so that may change the math some. As an owner of both, the gas difference is minimal. The difference between the STI and WRX is less than some 87 octane regular car and a WRX. Thanks for being a nice commenter!
Oh have you not noticed, arrogance is in style. Of all the nice cars out there a sti owner has no right to be arrogant. Sti is a affordable kinda cool car but not going to be looked at a cars and coffee or ?. Sure the Porsche and Audi owners are impressed by a cheap cute boy racer car. Stop the arrogance as their is know reason for it. We can all afford a freakin Subaru.
@@gregblack8550 You grew up in a much more affluent region than I. A lot of people around here can't afford a STI. A Subaru yes, but not a STI. Speaking at the national level, not your neighborhood, not everyone can afford one.
nice vid. enjoy them very much. your car is a beauty. what lights did you put into your side mirrors? looks so slick
Those are avest turn signals, i linked them in the description!
both are nice asf
Thank you!
2 monster. Very crazy
I had a 2015 WRX that averaged 27 mpg, I now have a 2016 STI that averages 22.6. I enjoy them both.
I love the somewhere in Mexico queue lol
No transmission concerns in the wrx? I had thought about doing the swap in my wrx.
I personally have a Wrx and I had the choice to purchase a new Wrx or a new STI. The reason I personally went with the wrx is because of the motor. I have too many friends that have had issues with the EJ and buddies putting down 380 - 400 hp to the wheels on the Wrx with full bolt one and e85. They so far haven’t had any issues but they replaced the head gasket to a stronger one just in case. I personally love both and still want a STI in the future, I just couldn’t compensate 10k more for the older motor over the Wrx which is still fun cars. Mad love and respect to both cars, they’re bad ass and I will never get the UEL sound which sucks but both cars are great. :)
This was my exact reasoning for going with the wrx. The ej25 is just a inferior engine compared to the FA20DIT. Definitely love the sti trans, diffs, brakes.
When he tries to his wrx be the better one but we all know the Sti is better
Hey I get it sti are badass cars you driving a bad ass car with some cheap parts?
I personally like the simple look of wrx/sti, without having a rice cooker. I’m filipino and my mom told me to leave the rice cooker at home.
Were you guys at the Cal State Fullerton garage? Haha so many subies up there staging at dusk
Good comparison video. Great job in speaking and driving. Just stumbled onto your channel. Cool car how you set up your car. Where did you get the word fa20 badge?
i bought it off a group buy.
I’m sorry I didn’t see the type of headlights, for the red wrx on the mod list. Please let me know what headlight set up. Thank you:
So sick! What a beautiful car.
I’m sure one if you is a Filipino ☺️👊🏻
yeah the one who owns the Blue Subie
The STI is for someone that tracks their car. Hydraulic steering, beefier trans, stiffer suspension, and the diff controller. I have had an 06 hawkeye wrx and 06 sti. I later purchased an 2016 wrx. The FA motor is way more efficient than the ej's but the stock throttle mapping sucks. The fuel economy is so much better in the FA motors but it should come with both direct and port injection. Out of all three I wish I would have kept the hawkeye sti. They have really held there value well and it was a blast to drive.
When you wish your WRX was an STI HAHA
Why would you? Ones for daily ones track ready but old. One take E way easier one is good for stock only. Many are saying the opposite at the end of the day. I have both. Wife and I.
@@Ace62595 why wouldn't you lmao dumb question
@@iToxicTritton they’re for different purposes. Some time the Wrx is more fun honestly. My STI is great and all but.
@@Ace62595 had a 05 sti and own a 2019 wrx now and although the sti was a lot more raw i have just as much fun in the wrx. These kids are clowns lol they probably don’t even own a Subaru
@@fengamaguuch2030 I know there are going to be people who refused to listen. The whole point of this video was pretty much show that the motor in the wrx is better than the STI.
And to the og comment. No I didn't wish I had a STI. I wanted something that was fast for the money on the Street. That wasn't going to happen in the sti unless you dump mad money into it.
The red wrx had some nice crackles.
Love the sti exhaust, I have a wrx but would love for my car to sound the same as yours!!
Get some uel
Both cars awesome
thanks nelson!
John Nguyen your welcome Bro,
I’m happy to see young guys like you having fun,
Keep up the great work.
Red Subaru, What’s the rims and tires sizes how much did you lowered it ?
Its simple really. Once you start modding these cars it get to be a headache im not saying dont do it it its gonna happen sometimes itll feel like a money pit. But if you can afford it then get the sti if you live in the city and or dont have money get the wrx. Wrx is really fun even if its slower.
How did you install your lip? I got one just like it but it came with no instructions.
what lights did you put in your mirrors to make them running lights? super clean cars guys.
i did a video on them on my channel, they are called avest
Every Subaru video with edm music 😂
Dude how hard was in to fit the STI centre console?
Does the red WRX have both muffler delete & resonater delete? Or just resonater delete?
Sti is nice and so is the wrx. All comes down to personal preference. That being said I'm glad I went with the sti. Just wished I would have bought an 18 or 19 model year instead of the 17 but oh well.
I will admit the STI exhaust sounds better but I LOVE the induction noises from the WRX and the earlier boost.
Which of those subarus can handle more power without forging the internals?
This was a great video. I love the cinematic shots you put in and I think it was a very good comparison. Your videos are always very clear and high res but this one really popped on my 4K tv. Not sure if you recently bought a new camera or something but it looks really good. And that parking garage was a great place to really hear both of the exhausts while driving. Good thinking. Keep up the good work.
thanks for your kind words, i really appreciate the positive feedback. Stuff like this does take along time to film for someone who is an amateur.
And yeah the sony a6500 take some sharp photos!
Yo tengo un subaru impreza WRX 2007 , es un placer conducir estos carros
I like the rim and tire from the STI can you provide me the measuremen of both please!
Hey man, can you give tips on how to get your fitment ? Those wheels are so nice !
i'm 18x9.5 +27
Aside of lancer ralliart and lancer evo. This is my favorite also wrx sti both handsome
Why would Sti be similar to BRZ? They are completely different in everything. Sti is a rally racing machine out of the box. BRZ is a fun toy and it’s slow, smaller and lighter.
I like wrx exhaust rumble sadly sti dint have that, but still sti for life
where did you get your headlights from???? looks mean
First sentence should have been: RIP warranty :P
Does the STI have stock exhaust pipe , with a muffler and rez delete ?
CSUF parking building 😅🙌 no wonder scenery looks family
dream car
You just passed puberty.
what is the size of the wheels of the sti? and what’s the brand of the tires
What rims do you have on your wrx? How about his rims?
Iv got a 2015 wrx , how do you get that burple on the exhuast?
It's simple, if Subaru thought wrx was better than the STI they would have sold STI cheaper than the WRX. Trying to compare an STI to a wrx is just to make your self feel better won't change the fact that the STI is the big daddy.
how did you u get the circle shift knob sti dash thing for your wrx/ where ?? haha i dont know what to call it
u can order it with WRX shifters/certain parts as add ons
Great video. I have the 2017 base model WRX. I'm not going to mod it. I Will put on fog lights this July for my birthday.
Yea man I got the 2018 sti and I'm not going to mod it either I like it how it is. I'm not going to be racing anyone lol
burple map ftw
My only beef with new WRX is the fact that there’s no aftermarket unequal length header option because of the twin scroll. It’s sounds fine but if I wanted a more generic 4 banger sound I’d just go with an Evo vs. fa20 wrx
yeah some people like that rumble!
John Nguyen
I love the rumble man and I have a WRX but I don’t wanna get rid of it.
@@JohnNguyenVincent no everyone likes the rumble
My vote is for the Flintstones mobile when I can afford gas for it :D
Hey bro what lights are those on the red wrx?
A hatch in this year would be nasty
yes. close your door with the handles so no finger smudges! it runs in the family
longucd haha I don't always but I try to