Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 39 minutes ago
Is the VB WRX still the king of the "fun to drive" daily drivers?
After 4 years and over 60,000 miles, I’m taking my 2022 Subaru WRX to the limit to find out the honest truth. We aren't just talking about the commute; we’re heading to the exclusive Inde Motorsports Ranch in Arizona to see if this platform can actually handle a high-intensity track day.
In this video, we break down:
• The Track Test: Pushing the FA24 engine to redline and testing the cooling limits.
• Street vs. Track: How the electronic steering feels compared to the analog "raw" feel of the older GD STI and my R32 GTR.
• The Mods: A real-world look at how the STI brake swap, cooling upgrades, and bolt-ons performed under pressure.
• 60,000 Mile Verdict: After four years of ownership, would I buy it again?
Whether you are looking to buy a used VB WRX or you're a current owner wondering about its track potential, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.
Leave a comment below: Do you think the new WRX has lost its soul, or is it the best version yet?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Is it Actually Fun?
1:17 - Back on Track after 20 Years
3:12 - "Dad, Don't Die" (Family Stakes)
5:57 - Full Throttle & Boost Test
10:02 - Brake & Intercooler Heat Check
12:30 - The Honest Truth (What's Missing)
14:31 - Should You Buy a VB WRX?
#2022SubaruWRX #VBWRX #FA24 #WRXReview #SubaruWRX #TrackDay #JDM #CarReview #SubieGang #IndeMotorsportsRanch #StreetAndTrack #SubaruAmbassador #totheend
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Is the VB WRX still the king of the "fun to drive" daily drivers?
After 4 years and over 60,000 miles, I’m taking my 2022 Subaru WRX to the limit to find out the honest truth. We aren't just talking about the commute; we’re heading to the exclusive Inde Motorsports Ranch in Arizona to see if this platform can actually handle a high-intensity track day.
In this video, we break down:
• The Track Test: Pushing the FA24 engine to redline and testing the cooling limits.
• Street vs. Track: How the electronic steering feels compared to the analog "raw" feel of the older GD STI and my R32 GTR.
• The Mods: A real-world look at how the STI brake swap, cooling upgrades, and bolt-ons performed under pressure.
• 60,000 Mile Verdict: After four years of ownership, would I buy it again?
Whether you are looking to buy a used VB WRX or you're a current owner wondering about its track potential, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.
Leave a comment below: Do you think the new WRX has lost its soul, or is it the best version yet?
Garage tools I use
Milwaukee impact wrench amzn.to/3rxgmEt
QuickJacks 5000 lift system amzn.to/3kg39yk
🎥 My Filming Gear
📷 Camera Body amzn.to/4q6hydR
📸 Vlog Lens amzn.to/45s7xyp
📸 Zoom lens amzn.to/4rqzVda
🎤 Audio amzn.to/3LlZqNH
🎥 Gimbal amzn.to/3l5CkO6
💻 Video editing computer amzn.to/3PfWHa9
💻 Editing Laptop amzn.to/45soiIS
👉🏼Music I use in my YouTube videos (Epidemic Sound), sign up for a 30-day free trial here epidemicsound.com/referral/yip2yn
More JDM RHD
Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/jdmrighthanddrive
Facebookfacebook.com/joshua.fenske.77
More JDM RHD 2022 WRX Content
STI S209 Brandon Semenuk ride along youtube.com/watch?v=cm3ivwAACZc
VB WRX STI brake kit youtube.com/watch?v=w1A1c2GGDnM
Timestamps:
0:00 - Is it Actually Fun?
1:17 - Back on Track after 20 Years
3:12 - "Dad, Don't Die" (Family Stakes)
5:57 - Full Throttle & Boost Test
10:02 - Brake & Intercooler Heat Check
12:30 - The Honest Truth (What's Missing)
14:31 - Should You Buy a VB WRX?
#2022SubaruWRX #VBWRX #FA24 #WRXReview #SubaruWRX #TrackDay #JDM #CarReview #SubieGang #IndeMotorsportsRanch #StreetAndTrack #SubaruAmbassador #totheend
BNR32 factory service manual link below
http://www.skyline.se/dokument/R32_gtr_service_manual.pdf
All clickable links in description help to support my channel via affiliate commissions paid by sellers. Thanks for your support.
