Making the New Subaru WRX Better With OEM + Parts!

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the 2023 Subaru WRX is not the most appealing-looking car in stock form. But with a little bit of love, they can look pretty good (Yes including the rear end of the car). So our boys over at ‪@rallysportdirect‬ Sent over a plethora of goodies for us to toss on the New Subaru WRX to help make it look 100X better.
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@HeavyMetalWRX Год назад

"I didn't like the looks at first but that opinion has changed" the Subaru community 1 year after the release of every WRX 🤣

@Smeedia Год назад

Happens every time, I fuckin hated the VAs when they came out lol

@HeavyMetalWRX Год назад

@@Smeedia I wrote a whole comment and it deleted 😭 Too many people started hating the WRX early and that mob mentality kicked in. Everyone just heard others say it's ugly and jumped in the band wagon. Now that some bigger names (you, Bader, Kevin vo, some big tuners like JR and Mikey) have one people are like "ok it's not so bad". It's like Nickelback. People hate them just to hate them, yet the music they make is no more mediocre than the rest of the drabble out there. (Except the new album is pretty good, fight me). Also I need help with my car so I might dm you later 🤣🤘

@bretthansen8166 9 месяцев назад

So true. I remember when I bought my 2007 WRX STI Hawkeye new, people called it “pig nose” and bashed it when mechanically it was the best STI. I feel the in the future the VB WRX will be sought after as the chassis and motor improvements are noticeable. An STI transmission swap is going to be popular for these newer models I believe.

@stephencain3467 7 месяцев назад

More like aww look cool it is in Japan not. Here ohh I can buy the jdm parts hmmm maybe I should upgrade

@Maardvark Год назад

Those DRL fog lights is an underrated mod that I don’t see many people do on their VB. It makes the front look so good and it goes well with the grill since they’re the same color.

@Smeedia Год назад

IMO, it is a must-have in the VBs. It makes the front end look 100X better 🔥

@kristian50 Год назад

people dont put them on because they are $500 lol

@xaviermedina1450 10 месяцев назад

Could someone tell me the RallySportsDirect Part Number for the LED FOG DRLs? Please and thank you

@michaelochoa5171 Год назад

Love the OEM+ look! Also keep the STI badge. Kinda reminds me of back in the day when people would turbo their n/a Imprezas to make a WRX. Now people are taking the VB WRX and moding it to keep the STI alive no matter what the manufacturer does.

@cogadhturtar8408 4 месяца назад

If they won’t give us an STI we’ll make them ourselves!

@foxunfocused Год назад

You've really opened my eyes on just how much modification you can do to a VB before voiding the powertrain warranty

@Smeedia Год назад

A good amount of stuff ❤😈

@Laborchet Год назад

All the cosmetic stuff like any other brand new model year car? Someone’s smokin dhat copium

@SuperMuncher47 Год назад

@@Laborchetnot everyone's a smart ass like you

@adamant4 Год назад

Thank you for what you do Tanner

@Smeedia Год назад

Just a dude documenting building some cars 🫡

@Soobas Год назад

sti badge looks sick imo

@Smeedia Год назад

It does look really good 🫣

@matthewwain9958 Год назад

Yeah, really liking how it looks on the grill. SUCH a shame they never will release an STI version. Even the S4 version would have at least been something.

@robertshockey9473 Год назад

I think the exhaust finishers would look good painted piano black!

@vbwrx Год назад

So useful to get videos coming from you, I thought id basically done everything pre warranty void aside from suspension but these last few videos have shown me that theres a lot left to do lol!

@Rick4345 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the discount code!! 😃👍🏻My grille is on the way. I hope to get it installed this week.

@Antiorthodoxy Год назад

I love the OEM options, especially the grill and LED fogs. Before my VB I had a first gen bagged Lexus IS300 that had a bunch of Altezza parts.

@H41STO Год назад

Yes!!!!!! That front end looks soooooooo good now! That extra bit of piano black just looks so good!

@alexs_wrex Год назад

Love the way this is coming out! I want to get a VB in WRB and these are some mods I 100% want to do. Waiting for the 2024 model to come out before pulling the trigger. Keep up the great work!

@Smeedia Год назад

Hopefully they drop a performance package for the 2024s!

@victorpena6543 Год назад

Thanks for your vids! As VB silver owner your vids are really helping me to turn my VB look even more beautiful but max out all its potential!

@Smeedia Год назад

Glad they're helping 🥳🥳

@bgoutdoors802 Год назад

I don’t think you realize how helpful your videos are. I own a 4th gen outback but because Subarus are similar in some ways I learned so much from your videos! Keep up the awesome work bro. Love the vids

@Smeedia Год назад

Glad to hear that the videos have helped 🥳 one nice thing is that subarus are essentially Legos 😅

@jimvalerio6647 Год назад

Made my day Tanner love the little details 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@bk3540 Год назад

You are a magician man! The 23 is looking amazing! Can't wait to blu hanging with it!

@paulmarsdensr1095 Год назад

I loved that you put that front STI grill on . Hell yeah. STIs forever.

@Smeedia Год назад

🫡🫡

@waybach Год назад

Shoulda left STI logo on regardless of swap 😍

@brannudes Год назад

Coming along beautifully!

@stephngibson5517 Год назад

This video is basically how my year is going lmao I appreciate this video ❤

@streamingvideo6654 Год назад

Beautiful setup!

@jredmartinz Год назад

2 things, super stoked rallysportdirect is helping the channel, I only buy from them because of that. And I know you don't care about views but damn I remember when 2k views was your highs. Super proud of the progress

@ELCID612 Год назад

Im loving these videos, im inspired at this point that after im done leasing my 24 Crosstrek im getting a WRX

@Smeedia Год назад

Ohhhhh you'll love the uograde!

@jthunder87 Год назад

Love the videos! Keep up the good work man!

@Smeedia Год назад

Appreciate the support buddy 🥳

@mannik360 Год назад

It is interesting to hear a comment about there not being an Access Port for the car yet. Really shows the timeline from record to upload. Looking forward to the HP gains later.

@cjbeuro2145 Год назад

Your just making the sti Subaru should have built. I like the badge since your literally building one. I hope you end up color matching the fender cladding because that still looks the best IMO. Great job so far man!

@o0oCircleso0o Год назад

Great video! Wish I had the same luck with my fog light bezel install.😢

@edgerat Год назад

dandy upgrades fella, really making it look better

@Smeedia Год назад

🫡🫡🫡

@trnql_noir Год назад

Munching on a burrito while watching Smeedia do classic step by step installs. Life is good

@daveminshull8448 Год назад

Looking awesome man well done you 👍

@isaacherrera6425 5 месяцев назад

“ we’re not gonna read instructions because I can’t read Japanese anyways so we’ll figure it out” 😂

@drumbum9963 Год назад

OEM+ is definitely the way to go with the VB. Looks awesome!

@Smeedia Год назад

The subtle changes make such a difference with this thing 🔥🫣

@benmorris7276 Год назад

The addition of the exhaust shrouds and sti diffuser really helped make the rear bumper look less like a diaper. And the piano black fog light bezels make the front fascia look super clean. 2023 WRX is really coming along I can't Wait to see where this build is going in the future

@Smeedia Год назад

The small little things are starting to help clean up the look of this thing 🔥🫣

@BamBoosted Год назад

Man I appreciate everything you do. Lol I’ve spent so much money on my 2019 Sti because of your videos 😅

@Smeedia Год назад

Haha I'm here to help 😅🫡

@Fackler91 Год назад

The end of the video was fire with those shots!

@Smeedia Год назад

I'll try and incorporate some more like that into the videos 😅

@rustymunns2397 Год назад

VB is looking good man! It's the little things that add up. I'm slowly starting to like them, though that back end is another story. Hope you are able to bring the FD in August!

@Smeedia Год назад

Got some ideas for the back, but she's getting there 😅 hoping I'll be able to Bring down the FD 🫣🔥

@jereo8656 8 месяцев назад

Great video

@SammichtheStout Год назад

I have pretty much the exact same OEM upgrades on my 22 VB. Fog light bezels, sport grill, all of the microsuede interior trim pieces, STI short throw shifter, etc. They do make the entire care way more livable. I would also think that you might want a CC or AOS. I went with the radium Dual CC kit, worth every penny. Also, a shift stop makes an irrationally large difference in the way the car feels.

@jereo8656 8 месяцев назад

I agree

@Tree_Cruiser Год назад

The WRX is comin along man. Lookin good.

@omialmanza1900 Год назад

Great video T that vb coming along bit by bit👍🏼

@Smeedia Год назад

Eyyy, thanks Omi!

@kurtabo208 Год назад

The content we didn't know we needed 👌

@Holtenstein Год назад

I noticed the OEM grill has a spot for a front-facing camera too. After having a Wilderness model for almost a year, it really does change how I park the car. It would be a cool mod to do. Also, I think a Digital mirror with a rearview and dash camera would help with the blindspots too.

@Holtenstein Год назад

Another cool mod, getting a 5th Wheel and ditching the inflation BS that it comes with

@spacedmellow5031 Год назад

A great upgrade I’d consider would be installing the Cusco handling upgrades. I didn’t install my parts separately so when I combined my collection of them together I felt a bigger difference in handling.

@Biotired Год назад

Such enjoyable VB content! Thank you🙏 I’ve ordered coil overs for my VB, I’m a little nervous to install, but I’m going to go for it!

@Smeedia Год назад

Which brand did you end up getting? Super easy install, nothing to stress 🫡

@Biotired Год назад

BC Racing Br Coilovers🙌

@djsir901 11 месяцев назад

Looks amazing. I'm getting a VB WRX real soon and I intend to use as much STi branding as I can. It's on us to keep the STi alive for this generation. I plan to build my take on what the VB STi could've been. Any real fan will understand that.

@sl0w.st1 Год назад

"Love the feeling of the Cobb Knob" that will never leave my mind XD. Love you Tanner make me strive for my dreams.

@JasonNugent Год назад

In Japan the STI badge is a trim level, and STI is a performance division of Subaru. We have this hang up about putting the STI logo on WRX cars but you're big in Japan so go for it 😂

@Blake_Drago Год назад

I’m really a huge fan of the new S4 grill. Anything oem jdm is a must. I’m the same way with my VA I’ve almost got everything I can find that’s been on Rallysportdirect or SMY. it’s such an addiction

@Smeedia Год назад

The OEM+ parts are so nice, they add a good touch to the cars with literal perfect fitment 🔥🫣

@kutoji Год назад

My take on the VB grille, bare with STi/WRX badge and a finer mesh would be my go. Still looks a little bare but better I reckon, seen a few OEM style without badges and front brace/support bars peaking out just behind which is 10/10 for the VB to my eye

@sawyercrosby3710 Год назад

Dude let me know when youre in Utah! We have some great canyons to cruise!

@Smeedia Год назад

End of August 🫡

@nissan1580sx 2 месяца назад

Having STI badging (even though Subaru is currently not making one) helps keep the brand alive (hopefully Subaru realises that they should make an STI version). Currently they are selling a Rally Spec of the WRX in Australia. I looked at a RS version of the WRX and I liked it (has Alcantara interior and sunroof). Hopefully they still sell this by next year when I am ready to buy.

@ghosthunner9269 4 месяца назад

You have made this car look great! Really hoping you add a wing eventually 😉

@patrickgarvin2570 Год назад

You have done more modifications before getting your tags, than some owners do the whole time of ownership. Crazy boy. 👍🤘

@itun1105 Год назад

Looking good bro!!! Now if you could do something with that Infotainment Center. Got my shirt btw, love it man!!!

@Smeedia Год назад

Glad to hear 🥳 I'm sure something will be coming in the after market for it 🫣

@itun1105 Год назад

@@Smeedia you keep doing all these upgrades, you might actually, just maybe, make me feel a little regretful on the 21 WRX.... Maybe.... Probably not.....Maybe....it's definitely growing on me 🤣

@jptothetree Год назад

I'm honestly shocked at how good this baby is coming together! It's already looking so good, and with stock wheels / tires no less.

@Smeedia Год назад

Very excited to see how the wheels tie everything together with the VB. These subtle changes have helped a ton!

@svv_brunorcs1557 Год назад

The front of the car is incredible, the rear with some worl can look good, like the IAG car, i think it looks sweet af

@connerrobbins2869 Год назад

I love that you're turning this into the STi that Subaru should have made!

@Smeedia Год назад

We will turn this thing fully into an STI🔥🫣

@damonsara6499 Год назад

Please look up aeroflow dynamics to fix those plastic trims! They replace all the trim from bumper to bumper! Makes it look so much better proportionally ❤

@DennysD123 Год назад

This is CLEAN btw!

@joemeyers4125 Год назад

Ebay sells some chrome delete emblems for the subaru badges and they make them in carbon fiber aswell that would look good on your wrx I got them on my outback Gloss Black Front Rear Emblem Badge Logo Trim 2PCS For Subaru

@darrenderousse4804 Год назад

It’s looking a lot better! The quad tip exhaust will really set the back off! I knew you were going to take the sti badge off haha but if Subaru dropped the ball making a new sti you mine as well show them how it should’ve been done! Keep up the great content! 👍

@Smeedia Год назад

Once we get the STI 6 speed in this thing the badge is going back on 🫣 The exhaust will definitely help 🔥

@darrenderousse4804 Год назад

@@Smeedia the front does look sick with the sti badge 😉 should’ve left it on, F the haters 😂 still love the look of my ‘21 wrx more, but I appreciate the vb now!

@smillman437 Год назад

It’s in Cobb’s hands.

@HugoHardinge Год назад

Really loving the new VBs

@Smeedia Год назад

They've definitely grown on me 🔥🥳

@asherschartel627 Год назад

Nice to switch things up to the new wrx even though it’s not my favorite one yet I still leaned towards wanting to see what people do with them. And btw your basically Subaru Jesus tanner fr. Ps I hope Blue comes back

@stefanvanbraam4378 Год назад

Need to stop and have a meet and greet in Las Vegas on your trip to Utah.

@andrewstubbs9951 Год назад

Guilty confession, i was definitely part of the hating crowd when these first came out, but between seeing the Aeroflow guys completely overhauling theirs, and you keeping it clean and simple, I very well may end up trading in my 05 for this 😍

@madpacket Год назад

Front greatly improved!

@Smeedia Год назад

Looks WAY better with the OEM goodies 😍

@reeladventures3196 Год назад

If you didn’t already know, VB headlights are sealed together with permaseal. You’ll need to use a dremel or even better (less messy), an ultrasonic cutter. They’re not the same as VA headlights, which use a form of butyl. Circuit Demon on YT have a video mentioning this when they modified their old VB shop car headlights. Search for the vid.

@Smeedia Год назад

Normally I use chemical for permatex with pretty decent results. I haven't tried an ultra sonic cutter but might be an excuse to get one 😅

@supplemtb7167 Год назад

If they made a gloss black wheel arch that bulged out a bit more it would look perfect

@Fackler91 Год назад

You are hilarious. Talks about doing other mods before performance. Immediately after says under your breath " i can't wait for the cobb access port" 😂😂 great video per usual

@Smeedia Год назад

WE WANT MO POWA 😈

@Fackler91 Год назад

@Smeedia same. I've never owned a subi by coming from the 90s honda scene. I can relate!

@matthewwain9958 Год назад

Gotta admit though, the FA24 is a little tame in the WRX in stock form. I will say it is much more refined than an EJ though, and no weird pulling of timing.

@jturcios Год назад

Since you're going the OEM+ route, I'd recommend installing an STI ducktail rear spoiler. It would round off the rear in a nice & agressive way.

@theburritodaddy9384 Год назад

I agree, these VBs with the spoiler look NICE

@d3lan011 Год назад

STI is a trim level in Japan. That's the reason for the STI logo on the grille. I feel w/ them killing the STI model in the states, they're going to go this route here moving forward.

@SLiX-thatguy11m- Год назад

18:02 the fence and lamp in those two back to back shots look like it has a wing already.

@matthewmaki1853 Год назад

You need to put the rear spats back on to really complete the look. Also the exhaust finishers should be piano black!

@MrDuceOwen Год назад

Hey you made the back end not suck! Great job my dude!

@user-fn8hx2vf3z Год назад

Your videos are great, bud! Will be subscribing and making some of the mods. Recently purchased a 2023 WRX limited, manual, sapphire blue (best color). The biggest knock I have, as you had also indicated, is the rear bumper (looks like something from PepBoys, aisle 6. Debating having it painted to match the body. Thoughts?

@RobertBrown-xr5wk Год назад

Those fog light bezels are 🔥

@Smeedia Год назад

Significantly helps the front end 🔥

@jacobstephens8447 Год назад

Feathers were ruffled xD its looking betterish. Can't wait for the EG bro

@Smeedia Год назад

Dude for real 😂

@connori2391 Год назад

This car can be saved as a whole once an aftermarket bumper comes out that isnt 90% black plastic

@MotorheadMason Год назад

I want the rear spats on it now lol last video i agrred with you but now i want em

@c2st403 Год назад

Never liked VB wrx from the beginning but that freakin looks awesome. ❤

@4bvenom733 11 месяцев назад

I like how this gen is more bulky wider body than the current onw

@devinmartin3673 Год назад

I love all these bits except for the rain guards. I don't know why, but I associate rain guards with smokers for some reason.

@geo_officixl Год назад

This looks good fam.. Would look awesome with an sti style wing!

@waykool698 Год назад

Love the new VB series.

@Smeedia Год назад

Enjoying the VB more and more 🎉

@waykool698 Год назад

@@Smeedia I got a blue premium a few weeks ago. Making it oem+ too. 👍

@K-Zoo_Angler Год назад

That front end looks so much more aggressive! Absolutely 10/10 overall! That ETS will fill it up tastefully in the backside.

@Smeedia Год назад

The front end looks appealing now 😅🔥

@NeverB_Gameover 11 месяцев назад

I think if those metal exhaust shrouds were painted gloss black they would look even better and bring some symmetry to the car as the front fog light area is now gloss black too.

@simonchouinard5300 Год назад

Hey Tanner you have been a huge help with your videos that I felt confident in buying a 2012 sti and I love it so much. Just got it 2 days ago! One issue it has is the blower motor spins and air comes out from the passenger and driver vents (not much tho) but not console vents. Any ideas?

@Smeedia Год назад

Chdck the cabin filter before replacing anything, if the cabin filter is clogged it'll cause that

@terranceknighton273 Год назад

Yo said I'm finna earn the right to put that STi badge back on. I felt that. Can't wait.

@ShocksBocks Год назад

Ngl, still not sure of the VB's design (kinda looks like a sqished carolla with a hoodscoop) but youre really starting to convince me on it. The rear end especially is starting to look a lot better, with that weird but cool over the top sports look the wrx is kinda known for. Super excited to see how it comes put and what its capible of

@Smeedia Год назад

In stock form these things DO NOT look good. But with some subtle changes I feel like its getting there 😈

@chrischarles9218 Год назад

VB looking good! Didnt think I would ever make that comment on your page 😄

@Smeedia Год назад

Haha it'll get better, ima make this thing look 🔥😈

@chrischarles9218 Год назад

@@Smeedia I was one of three guys in the country that actually liked the VB when it came out (hence why ones in the driveway)😂

@hunterxhunter4396 11 месяцев назад

Looks awesome

@chrisschuster6451 Год назад

Upon further inspection it appears I got the '07 6MT with the oil pump. Also after 3 months finally installed the JDM style 3D carbon fiber grill for the GC from a friend in Brazil. Definitely w 19:27 ant to see the GC build

@Smeedia Год назад

It'll be coming up once I get the STI sorted 🔥 07 trans is one of the most desirable one for gearing 🫣

@Soobas Год назад

i love a good cobb knob

@Smeedia Год назад

Who dosent like holding a good Cobb knob 🫣

@gaivoron Год назад

Amber drl looks so sick imo.

@user-kh2ul6ev3j Год назад

Been liking the VB more and more lately, and you're partly to thank for that! Only thing that'd really hold me back is the lack of the subie rumble from the unequal length headers. Would you ever consider that something you'd want to do to your VB?

@Smeedia Год назад

I would not, I've never been a huge fan of UEL headers 😅 even on all of my EJs I swap them out for ELH. Better reliability, power snd I prefer elh sound 😅