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40000 mile review on my tuned 2022 WRX // Long term issues

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My 2022 Subaru has been through a lot of racing both on and off the track. It has been tuned for 36,000 miles. I am always amazed that people think Subarus are unreliable when my car has not skipped a beat. It has been incredibly reliable and a lot of fun to drive and race. The 2022 Subaru WRX is definitely one of the most reliable WRXs that I have seen. Time will really tell how far it will go. Whatever happens know that I will report on any engines and cars exploding!
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@Lonewolf9129 Месяц назад

Subaru should be giving channels like this one some sort of props because you're doing nothing but building confidence in this new platform for any weary buyers. Great videos as usual, man. I'm only at 12k on my 22 but its been a really great car.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I know dude It would be great for them to at least let me test drive the new cars when they come out. Subaru doesn't really like RU-vidrs that build cars because it shows the lack of appreciation for the warranty for dailies. Yet I know they run Subie fest so it's like they're always at odds with each other.

@dustinhoward2990 Месяц назад

I baby mine. I broke it in light for 1000 miles then changed oil. Went through the gears a handful of times and changed oil twice since then and at about 3700 miles. Got it ceramic coated and some gold enkei ts10 and snow tires on the stock wheels. Got it Dec of 22 on xmas eve.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

TS-10 is what I had on my VAWRX. Your car is going to be great as long as you take care of it.

@dustinhoward2990 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX i definitely take care of it. I notice the clutch feels significantly different when I change wheels winter to summer, the enkei are significantly lighter. I barely drive it right now and hope to enjoy it a lil more once I’m healthy again.

@johnmccombe6342 Месяц назад

I really appreciate this video! I have definitely had that worry about damaging my engine or transmission driving around the mountains. You have calmed those thoughts immensely! Thanks buddy!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Glad to have helped. I think most of the worry is anxiety more than anything else. The cars are stout.

@Antykain Месяц назад

I'm almost to 2,000 miles on my '24 WRX Premium. Even though I have very low mileage currently, I absolutely love the VB. Especially compared to my previous 2015 VA WRX.. Definitely no regrets!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Glad to hear it man!

@ovalshrimp Месяц назад

I’m at 24k in 15 months. Couple hundred “canyon” miles each weekend. Regular maintenance, no tune and have had zero issues all around. Solid.. knock on wood.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Yeah as long as you do the maintenance I really don't think you're going to have any issues especially stock tune

@b.1922 Месяц назад

I love this channel! I got a new 22 vb in October of 2023. I now have 15k miles and honestly i love the car. Its my daily but ive definitely had a few spirited drives every weekend. As of now its still stock but after watching this channel since i think January ive been tuned in (no pun intended) but i think in the famous words of Bruce Buffer ITS TIME to get a downpipe exhaust and a tune. Nothing major but something a bit more rowdy. I really appreciate you being honest and very upfront with everything and keeping us up to date with subaru/wrx news. That video when you went to cobb was awesome. Ok im done. Love this video and the whole channel. Thanks for being a beacon of light in the vb world. I know im not the only one who feels this way. You have a forever fan over here dude! 🤘

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I really appreciate the support! I'm glad what I do is appreciate it and it's helpful most importantly.

@yoltsbp Месяц назад

It’s reliable at 65k miles too. Have that many on mine

@fayizd654 Месяц назад

Tuned?

@yoltsbp Месяц назад

@@fayizd654 yes

@HAMMER-V100 Месяц назад

You should do a POV drive, that would be pretty cool!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@HAMMER-V100 I have to get a better pov and id love to. It's been a minute since I did that.

@jonttran1092 Месяц назад

They are wonderful cars.. big displacement low boost engine, Japanese build quality, proven AWD system, practical size.. get one whilst you can people!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Exactly. I love mine more everyday!

@samo8240 Месяц назад

27000 miles in and no problems ! Granted I am up to date with all my maintenances.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's good. As long as you keep up I think the car will be fine.

@eight6369 Месяц назад

mine's a two year lease, and I'm very hard on it all the time, even completely skipped break in. haven't had any issues in the first 8 months. in fact, some of the rattles have gone away over time. the one thing i don't like, is how bird poop is more attracted to this car than any other car I've ever owned. no idea why

@TheEd1225 Месяц назад

🤨 I was thinking it was just me!!

@andrewmessina1927 Месяц назад

42k on a tuned SPT here and a few hiccups but running strong! You were my first WRX that I followed and got some does and don't before I started. Thank you for that!

@awesomedude65 Месяц назад

What kinds of hiccups? Have you changed your cvt fluid yet?

@andrewmessina1927 Месяц назад

@awesomedude65 yes flush and fill at 36k. My hiccups involved the JB4 and I'll leave it there.

@chefrizla7714 Месяц назад

I have about a 45 minute commute each way to work(more if I hit LA traffic) one of the main reasons I got the limited was the seats. They are great for daily and road trips and the material holds you in well. I also don’t mind the premium stereo and sunroof. Most complaints I hear about the car are the seats and stereo in the lower trims. Limited solves most people’s gripes.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

If I could go back and change one thing it would be that id get a limited.

@25rsti15 Месяц назад

No need to turn your car off and back on for the headunit. Just hold the volume button in for about ten seconds and it'll restart the system.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's really interesting because mine just turns The display off only. I'll have to try that.

@liltorbs Месяц назад

@@25rsti15 wow great tip, my 22 legacy had a ton of head unit issues but VB none really, if it ever does this is a good thing to know

@25rsti15 Месяц назад

Hopefully it helps.

@stock.cars.2ned Месяц назад

I am 22k miles in on an e50 custom tune from day one and have exclusively ran e50-60% since then, not one issue. Car is sporting an Outfront bottom end build with Blouch 5360xt and port injection going for 600whp, hope transmission (stock and stock clutch) hold. I also added AMS TMIC and ETS Jpipe with Borla CBE, have some driving sounds for anyone who wants to hear it pop.

@chrischarles9218 Месяц назад

Your ride is a testament to how much abuse the VB platform can handle. Granted driver skill and habits have a whole lot to do with it. Oh some info you guys might find informative. I had an oil analysis done and although the results came back great with almost no wear metals at 3400+ miles the 5w30 oils viscosity was reduced to 8.33 Centistokes @100 degrees C. Basically that means these engines are tough on oil and had sheared down 5W30 into the 0W20 range in 3400 miles. ETA- that viscosity was not the result of fuel dilution as the analysis found ZERO fuel in the sample.

@JoshDillon-lm3hw Месяц назад

What oil brand you using

@ColeWill Месяц назад

My blackstone report also said “a bit shy of spec viscosity”

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@chrischarles9218 thanks man!!! I really appreciate that. I actually have been wanting to send my oil in for analysis. I think it's a good time now 😂

@chrischarles9218 Месяц назад

@@JoshDillon-lm3hw Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-30

@JoshDillon-lm3hw Месяц назад

@@chrischarles9218 have you thought about trying a higher rated oil

@billmurray7709 Месяц назад

Two years and 30k miles in my 2022 limited, and no issues. It's my daily driver, with no modifications. Great car and I'd buy it again!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Greta to hear!!

@TheCree2010 Месяц назад

Just hit 30k on my 22. I don’t nearly as many “fun” things as you lol, but I daily drive this a lot and I go to the coast and the Mountains (lake tahoe) often. This car is so amazing, has taken me everywhere I need to go and is always a lot of fun. Just a great vehicle!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's still a lot of fun. I do way too much tbh haha. What I don't have is cool mountain roads like you 😭😭

@robertdoback4553 Месяц назад

This is what I needed to see. I have been curious about long term reliability. I'm truly sold.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

And I know people keep asking that about reliability and I don't want anybody to think that even just like a low modded car even a stock car is going to be a problem because it won't.

@illyack5593 17 дней назад

Yeah i have 47k on my car, Dmann e35 tune, ets intake, intercooler, some suspension work, and the clutch is stiff. Probably gonna need to replace it soon. I don't launch or anything, but do drive spirted at times. Everything else seems great. I do get the oil changed about every 3k miles and put Power Plus 19769-18 Fuel Additive Alcohol Top Lube Cherry Scented. Smells great coming out of the exhaust :). Coverado Car Seat Covers actually add some really good padding and feel great on long drives.

@Gonin60 Месяц назад

Completely agree on the seats and lack of comfort on long distance trips

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I thought it was my back and butt..but damn...after 3 hours I have to get up and stretch. Maybe I'm just getting old 😭😭

@Gonin60 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX haha not you IMO. They are fine just on short drives. Longer than a couple of hours they are not comfy

@mistamaog Месяц назад

I'm surprised you have issues with the seats, I've done a bunch of road trips this year and haven't had issues. It is a bumpy car though 😅 but my passengers never had complaints, even when I've had the car full with 5 adults(including me)

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Maybe you just have a bit more cushion in your trunk 😂😂

@mistamaog Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX You're not wrong there 🤣🤣

@AutoEnthusiast Месяц назад

Woah! I am only about to hit the 10k mark!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

You gotta pump those numbers up!

@AutoEnthusiast Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX i am working on it! Lol remote work has me only driving my vb to film content😂

@CCS216 Месяц назад

I’m at 42.7k without issue. It hasn’t been on track, but it’s been tuned for more than half of that. Trouble-free and only OTS tuned. Pro-tune coming though.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's great! They are stout engines.

@loso_snrs2667 Месяц назад

you should do another tuner talk with Dmann tuning, see what he has seen changed from over a year ago. maybe you can get both him and graham on to talk about their similarities and differences on the Vb fa24. also, do a video on this RTV issue they are saying about the fa24s. im not sure if its really a big issue or not.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@loso_snrs2667 yea I'm working on getting Dmann back on tuner talk.

@loso_snrs2667 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX yea both Dmann and Graham on an episode together would be dope

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@loso_snrs2667 lol dude I never even thought about doing a video with multiple tuners on the same one 😂😂

@loso_snrs2667 Месяц назад

@HeavyMetalWRX low key would be like a podcast episode lol. def will be a great episode

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@loso_snrs2667 I have been considering making a podcast and moving all of my discussion videos with other people and interviews to that format so that people have more ways to listen and maybe just start doing a podcast I think it's a really good idea

@DarkWolfWRX Месяц назад

Im pushing 40k now. Aside from clutch pedal squeak and the springs in my cup holder breaking. Zero issues.

@NilexRacing Месяц назад

Dunno why but I’m pretty sure the clutch pedal squeak has been around since Subaru’s start lmao

@WRXFan Месяц назад

@@NilexRacingyeah I’m pretty sure it’s the throw-out bearing. My VA had the same problem

@carlestler Месяц назад

What 1/4 mile time do you get with that 380 horse power? Nice car by the way.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@carlestler I'm actually doing my launch control video next week. I have a draggy so I'll find out. I've never measured it with my E tune.

@DarkWolfWRX Месяц назад

@@WRXFan not the case on mine. Its in the pedal assembly itself.

@Kopernicus67 Месяц назад

Great video as always. I'm at 12k flawless miles running an E30 tune (DMann), ETS intake and AWE Touring exhaust + other little mods. There are only three things that will destroy a VB: 1. Lack of maintenance. 5k oil changes with the best oils you can buy. Pay attention to your AP, and monitor, monitor, monitor. Warm up to 90-100F oil, shut off only below 210F, if you can. 2. Launching. Turbo AWD cars (old school like the WRX) are notoriously the WORST drag racing cars. 1/2 time you win, 1/2 time you lose, 100% of the time you create lots of wear on your car! I just don't launch. I do spirtied 1st gears then punch in 2-3-4 when I have fun. I have probably 400 ft-lb of torque with my DMann tune, and I think I'd be dead before I hit the floor if I told my wife I needed a new clutch anytime before 50k miles!. 3. Not getting a tune to match mods. Lean = boom or banging the main bearing to death. Tunes are DIRT cheap, from Graham, Anthony and others. $150 goes a long way. $200 for an e-tune is even better. I LOVE the seats. You are a big guy. I'm a bit of a beanpole and any time I've ever used lumbar, I get a backache. We all have different anatomies and get comfortable as differently.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Haha idk I don't think I'm that big, 6ft 180lb but I do have broad shoulders. That I definitely feel because my shoulders go beyond the seat. Idk I just don't feel as comfortable as I have in other cars.

@Kopernicus67 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX Your videos do make you larger than life, dude. I’m actually the same size! Hey, if you are ever at Subie meet in the northeast, let all of us know!

@20kevinguy10 Месяц назад

I almost regret watching this because now I feel influenced to pop my '23 Limited's (ceramic white, too 👍🏻) cherry and do my first launch in it 😅. Also, expecting to have a little girl soon so I'm definitely gonna go check out your father's day video for the car seat info. Literally the reasons I got a VB (my 1st Subie ever) was for practicality with the 4 doors, and safety with the symmetrical all wheel drive system, all without compromising too much for fun on the road thanks to the turbocharged engine and 6-speed STI short shifter... definitely removed any tiny trace of buyer's remorse with this video, brotha 😀👍🏻

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Dude go to a launch enjoy the car It's going to be fine! It's when people do 14 launches in 15 minutes is when the issue happens ☠️🔥

@jethrot100 Месяц назад

Impressed but not surprised. It could be the soft OEM clutch is what has saved the transmission from all those launches. If and /or when I get the opportunity to try to set a new lap record for "The Big Lap" around Australia; 15,000Ks in less than 5 days 13hrs; it will be in a WRX. Apart from the mods mentioned here I might consider a big core after market radiator.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

You are totally right, it is the stock clutch. Also I think it is actually impressive. I actually have not seen anyone abuse the car as much as I have. Check out the channel history. It's been through a lot. ☠️

@jethrot100 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX At the risk of stating the obvious, probably the same reason the buying public are blocked from launching their CVT transmissions.

@YourRiceInMyBeans Месяц назад

Put an sti spoiler on your trunk. It won’t have any issues closing 😂

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I have thought about actually getting a spoiler 😂

@matthewwain9958 Месяц назад

Impressed by your mileage in a year and a half.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

So is my insurance company 😂😂

@matthewwain9958 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX lol

@Miami-GS Месяц назад

Mods look cool ❤

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Thank you!!

@dragnet11 Месяц назад

Cool looking car. I have a 2024 white ceramic like this and plan to change some things

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Thank you!!

@JoshDillon-lm3hw Месяц назад

I really like the ibrc vent mount for the accessport

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's what I'd like to get!

@kevinsavard2681 Месяц назад

Good vid! Can sleep well with my 2 year lease untuned, thanks 😅

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Exactly! That's what I tell people. If you're untuned you really don't have much to worry about. Plus if it breaks you got that warranty. Use it!

@TheLiberatedMonkey Месяц назад

What’s up dude? Been following your stuff for a while now, and am going to switch to a WRX soon. I commute 79 miles a day. Mostly highway. How often would you suggest I change the oil? I hear so many different opinions.

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

Agree with the seats too

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

You know, a lot of people don't agree. They say the seats are so comfortable. I'm like HOWWWWW

@ZOINp Месяц назад

Maybe the reason some people find the seats more comfortable is that the foam compound changed during production. I have a limited, and yes, my seat is not the most comfortable as well.

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX must not road trip it… I’m a smallish dude at 160lbs and my ass is numb after spending 8+ hours.

@victorgarfias6033 Месяц назад

66k on mine in 11 months and not a single hiccup not tuned oil change every 3k dif and trans fluid and spark plug change every 30k

@davidcastaneda1992 Месяц назад

Love the video. How much power are you pushing ?

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@davidcastaneda1992 thanks! My 93 tune is 340whp, E85 tune is 385whp.

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

No discussion here about the brakes? I love everything about the car besides the 1-2 shift and the brake fade.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Well this is just how the car has degraded in 40k miles. I have discussed the brakes before and they do suck BUT they haven't gotten worse 😂

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX I see. Yeah honestly they have held up pretty well. Also at 40k miles just hit it today.

@SuzukiKid400 Месяц назад

Your clutch action shouldn’t be stiff. Change your clutch fluid and see if it gets any better. If that doesn’t work, you may want to check your throw out bearing.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

It may be time to try that. I'm so close to getting my STI transmission though so I might just wait.

@richilg1 Месяц назад

SAME exact mods as you, other than catback. I also have an Invidia VA downpipe adapted for my 2023! On the reliability subject, I'm at 4k miles, tuned by Graham on E85. Just last week the car developed a VERY alarming tick from the engine bay that I have not been able to narrow down. I believe it's in the cylinder head :( This happened the day after picking up an STI transmission! My luck is never good haha. Hoping to find an answer to the loud tick, let me know if you're interested in hearing it, maybe you've heard it before and can point me in the right direction. Graham is a busy guy, so he hasn't had any input just yet!

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Hmmm that is very interested definitely keep me posted!

@jakeeames725 Месяц назад

For the trunk issue put some grease on the latch! A little lube goes a long way

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Hmm what part do I grease?

@jonttran1092 Месяц назад

Did you see the latest Samcarlegion RU-vid video? The van wrx gets gobbled up on a roll by Elantra N and type R. I thought it would go better than that.. they just run away from it

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Tbf I was t a big fan of that dude launch. I actually talked to him about it. Still, you're right. The WRX is definitely slower in a straight line than the Elantra N with a dct. Against the manual it's a lot better but against a type R that didn't even make sense. I still maintain the WRX is better value than EN because of the AWD but that EN has a way better interior.

@YrocFrick Месяц назад

I thought I was getting weaker. But now that you mention it, the clutch is getting stiffer, and it squeaks when its cold. I have about 38k on my 22.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Yes when it's cold it definitely squeaks.

@isupportthecurrentthing5225 19 дней назад

Jesus. My 2015 wrx just hit 62k. 😅

@TheBadassOne17 Месяц назад

I find the premium seats very comfortable compared to the brz seats i used to have

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I don't have any experience with the BRZ seats but I think the limited seats are the most comfortable.

@chadbrown7648 Месяц назад

About to hit 11k in my 22 I’m pretty sure I got mine around same time as u

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

You got to pump those numbers up!

@Lunatic_Lou 16 дней назад

Would outback seats work in these cars? They’re pretty comfortable

@HeavyMetalWRX 16 дней назад

That's a really good question. Technically it is the global platform. The connections maybe won't but I imagine they might bolt on.

@jesusarciga5830 Месяц назад

How long have you been doing rally racing for and backtrack the trunk issue to when you originally noticed it had that issue and see if the rally racing is that issue and you just need to clean the latch and regrease it

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I'll do that as someone mentioned it. I e done 3 rally days so far and it just started happened last month. You might be on to something. I attribute most of my rattles to my rally days 😂

@liltorbs Месяц назад

My biggest gripe besides clutch gone at 13k which was warrantied (now tuned so fingers crossed she’s good), is the AC making the car run like total shit compared to off. I’ve heard it was a wrx thing that it’s real noticeable but I avoid using it so much now

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I don't think I really noticed an issue with the AC on. How did you lose your clutch that quick? I'm still on stock clutch and it still feels fine No slipping.

@liltorbs Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX it’s been an issue with those of us on the very first VBs a lot of fb groups have been noticing now around 10-25k miles clutches going early had to be something with first batch being done poorly. AC though everyone has said for years every gen, street inspired said it best “feels like your car is bogging when ac is on” low gears/getting into 1st is terrible. mine feels must be especially worse then the rest.. think it’s gotta be a bad compressor or something cause it whines/pulses when cars idle after using ac too 🤷‍♂️

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@liltorbs hmmm that's is interesting about the AC. I never experienced that. Ivr reached people and forgot to turn my ac off haha. I'll have to research this.

@liltorbs Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX it’s one huge reason I still debate selling it and going to a new Supra but I’m NH so not sure even with blizzaks how good it’d do, being summer and 90% of the time using no AC is brutal. Smeedia mentioned it years ago too, “can feel it Rob horsepower as soon as AC is on”

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@liltorbs bro, id get a supra if I could afford one 😭. As for the AC robbing power that's ok, when I need AC in not racing. When I'm racing I always turn it off. 😂

@keg4998 Месяц назад

I’d be interested in seeing what an oil sample would look like at black stone labs it’s 35$ I ordered one 🤷‍♂️

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Yes I need to do that for my car.

@GAdli18 Месяц назад

Tried the android update but it didn't work for me. Mine is a 2023 Australian model. May be because right hand drive

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Aww yea our iodate is for the US only. 😭

@billsanter Месяц назад

Starting to burn oil at 8k miles

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's surprising. I have such an incredibly small loss of oil between changes. I have heard others say that too, as in the oil burning has been higher than usual. I wonder what the cause is.

@billsanter Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX Loose piston ring tolerances. It's a problem across manufacturers because of trying to increase mpg. Luck of the draw who gets an engine with slightly looser tolerances or stuff doesn't seat properly.

@fayizd654 Месяц назад

Ive been on the fence for a conservative tune. I want 300-320 whp and mid 300s tq. But worried about the transmission

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Oh dude you will be totally fine!

@fayizd654 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX have you done a video with a run down of your maintenance schedule and fluids you use? I do oil changes around 3-3.5k with 5w30 (switched from 0w20 early this year), and did my transmission/rear diff at 24k with oem fluids.

@tougenomikado Месяц назад

The seats.... My god... My lower back... Makes me wish i got the limited.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@tougenomikado I know dude, that's the only reason I have considered trading mine in for a 23/24 and picking up a limited this time 💀

@tougenomikado Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX maybe one of us will get lucky and find some GT/TR Recaros out of a wrecked one.

@murmsuniversalrobotics3938 Месяц назад

@@tougenomikadoI'm getting a GT on/around the 24th, I'll let you know if I'm in an accident that isn't catastrophic enough to stain the seats with my bodily fluids.

@EmperorPenguin Месяц назад

The recaros on 8-10 drive straight was hardly an issue recommend the lower lumbar support

@tougenomikado Месяц назад

@@murmsuniversalrobotics3938 LoL! Keep me posted.... But fingers crossed theres never an incident

@Davesunga10 21 день назад

Anyone with UEL headers? How many miles?

@cjmurray9383 Месяц назад

I just hit 77k on my 22 wrx. And about 4k miles ago I developed a mouse squeak in my clutch but it does not come from the peddle.. any info on this would be great as I daily drive my car for work and the warranty is all gone. Bone stock still other than that no issues. This noise comes and goes it’s not always there.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I had a squeak during winter. It seemed to only happen when it got cold.

@cjmurray9383 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX I notice there is a grease zerk on the clutch slave cylinder have you ever hear of them being greased and with what kind? Thanks for your replies love your channel!!

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

My transmission has had clutch bearing replaced because of squeak.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Hmm I haven't had any squeaks but I do feel like something has changed.

@cjmurray9383 Месяц назад

@@BigDomDefoort on the vb already? I’m at 77k and about 4k miles ago I developed the squeak comes and goes not always here daily drive lots of highway driving

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX first time manual driver was definitely making some mistakes. Found a post saying it was a weak point for others. Gold warranty took care of it.

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

@@cjmurray9383 the squeak will get worse if it’s the same issue as mine. Especially in the cold. When I first noticed it, sound behaved as you described.

@BigDomDefoort Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX now that it’s been fixed I feel like it’s a smoother / faster car. You say something’s changed… I’d just throw a new bearing and pitch fork when you do the clutch. They also did pedal assembly but that was dumbass tech just chucking parts at it. Still had the squeak when they threw the pedal assembly at it.

@WholeCosmos Месяц назад

where is the kiddy e car LOL...JK

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

You mean the Bentley? 😂😂😂

@WholeCosmos Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX LOL

@Antykain Месяц назад

Does anyone know of any FA24DIT (FA24F) motors that have had rod knock (spun bearing)? I've tried to do a little google'n and could not come up with anything. I have seen some of the NA FA24D (BRZ, 86, etc) that have had issues, but my understanding is the FA24F has different internals compared to the NA version. (I cannot personally confirm this, 'hearsay') I'm sure there are some FA24F that have had uncle rodney. Just can't find too much info on it.. Which is a good this for us VB owners. 🤙

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I have not heard of any. There was one with a melted piston but it was pushing 550hp with upgraded turbo.

@gaivoron Месяц назад

VA seats weren't that comfortable either.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Totally agree. My VA was a premium and I had the same issue on long drives.

@gaivoron Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX race seats may be more comfortable that OE seats. 😅

@ChazOfGod Месяц назад

Does your ac compressor make the breathing noise? lol

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I don't think in familiar with that issue.m 😂

@ChazOfGod Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRXit happens when the ac is off, I’ve heard of some peoples ac failing mine still blows cold, just makes a weird noise when off:

@richsgarage5897 Месяц назад

How are the seats on a 1 hour commute?

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

1 to 3 hours no problem. I'd say once you're going over 4 hours and you haven't moved that's when I start feeling it.

@preventer333 Месяц назад

I may talk a lot of smack about VB, but it's purely from lack of STi. But I'm just waiting until when the last iteration of the VB comes out, knowing that this will be the last of its kind. Meh, perhaps tS could be the last... but what else will come out year after? I'm already ready to buy this car and live with it, but waiting still. Hopefully, I'll make it last and let future generations see what the real cars used to be.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

That's totally fair because a lot of people feel that way. Losing the STI and seeing the VBWRX at the same time was rough.

@deepydeeps Месяц назад

any CEL with that 400cell GESI??

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I do get a CEL during really hot days on E85. I'll usually get one every two three thousand miles It's pretty low.

@DL-ut8vr 15 дней назад

lol CVT haters bitching about their clutch....

@ZibrayMusic Месяц назад

What oil brand and weight do you use?

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

I've just been using Castrol edge 5W30.

@ZibrayMusic Месяц назад

@HeavyMetalWRX thank you sir. I'll be using that going forward. I'm out of free subaru services at the dealer. Time to get the hands dirty

@jmj5150 Месяц назад

anything slow is reliable

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@jmj5150 well not necessarily. Even a slow car pushed beyond it's limits will become unreliable.

@jmj5150 Месяц назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX yeah! at a very slow pace

@cryxbaby2250 Месяц назад

40k isn't much maybe 70 to 100k. But then again you're tuned.

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@cryxbaby2250 it's not so much the 40k itself it shows those miles were put on the car. At least 25k are straight racing and intensive engine activities 😂

@marvinmarigmen4486 Месяц назад

this guy talks a lot ..

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

Welcome to my channel!

@illyack5593 Месяц назад

Lol 😂 , he is supposed to.

@rushgush Месяц назад

271 hp for nearly 50 grand. 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻. they could easily, made it 500 hp with a dual clutch tranny. then it’s an ok deal

@HeavyMetalWRX Месяц назад

@@rushgush where did you see a WRX that's 50,000?

@JKRacing24 18 дней назад

@@HeavyMetalWRX I was thinking the same thing... I got my premium for 30K.

@overthebars5172 12 дней назад

@@HeavyMetalWRXthe top trim level RS ( TR in the US) in Canada retails for 44k+ and is about 50 when the 12% sales tax is accrued . Love your build so far !