What I like is to here factory cars being reviewed by professional race car drivers. Most of these cars are within the "average" person's budget for a car and they treat it with the same amount of respect as a Ferrari. Most other reviewers in the states turn their nose to cars in the sub $40k range.
*this is the very best car review channel ever in youtube. no bs. no fancy narration with b-roll cutscene and annoying bgm. this is how a car review channel should be like. best in testing with real drivers and no bias reaction. i love you Best Motoring!!! Sugoi!!!*
Thank you very much for ENG CC Damn toe out at rear on that WRX , bit crazy setup probably will not work if it wasn't a AWD. Thanks for sharing setup details too ! Those are fascinating
Great video! I think if the Subaru had some more power it might’ve been a little more competitive or if the weather condition were better he could’ve used it to it’s full potential
I was a little surprised that an aftermarket intake and exhaust only gained 12hp over stock? And no raising boost to compete with the merc? I do respect the tuner's overall restraint vs throwing tons of boost at it and sacrificing drivability/reliability
@@jeremyb4493 The EJ engine actually has always had a pretty well designed intake system (airbox placement and piping), aftermarket intakes, especially cheaper ones, really doesn't give that much better air compared to stock. The other thing is, the EJ doesn't lack air, it lacks fuel. Intake + Exhaust, even bigger turbo or higher boost will only get more air into the system, but it's always had enough air, the bottleneck was the fuel. The stock injectors are like 600 cc, unless you upgrade them to 1050s, there's near no point in increasing air. People like to mod the intake first for the sound, but performance-wise, the intake is one of the last things to mod if you own an EJ. But at the end of the day, I think it's a win for the STI. The STI with minimal mods and a tune was able to somewhat keep up with a car that's more than doubles its price and a whole 100 bhp more. Imagine just putting a tiny bit more money into the STI making it a similar power range, the STI may actually have a chance. The AMG is obviously still going to be a better car (you're freaking out less because it handles better and gives the driver more information), but performance-wise it looks like it can be real close.
It's a bit different in terms of class, weight and displacement since this match is specifically about 4wd turbos that run 2l 4 bangers, but it's definitely one of the greats.
For a fun car I'd take the STI any day. I feel like the A45 would get boring very fast because there is nothing to learn in that car, you just get in and drive fast where as the STI takes some more skill and driver engagement which is the fun part imo.
I think it can in certain circumstances. When I go for spirited drives I appreciate that I can hold the gear I want some ATs want to up shift. I also just love the mechanical feeling
@@chriskarsseboom2200 Subaru is a very small company compared to the $$$ Merc has. Subaru also have to deal with Toyota and their eco vision, many factors limit innovation. However I agree the 2022 WRX is disgusting 🤮🤮🤮
Won't be happening any time soon, Germany has been ahead in tech recently, the packages they offer to customers with these cars, 421ps, fast transmission, insane interior, 0-60 in under 4 seconds with launch control, drift mode, you should see the times these things are pulling off with just a remap. Only car which can go toe to toe with this right now is the new RS3.
