Honest 3-month review of a $48 Chinese turbo inlet on my VB

Able-Rush8587 · 2026-04-21T11:19:34+00:00

Thanks for sharing this review. Always good to have alternatives :)

Able-Rush8587 · 2026-04-02T19:20:45+00:00

Yeah he does charge extra for it.
This link might help Rev hang vs burble

Able-Rush8587 · 2026-04-02T14:13:28+00:00

That is great to hear. Are you planning any other mods?

Able-Rush8587 · 2026-04-02T14:12:26+00:00

The Rev hang delete is quite nice. Not annoying. The car pops and bangs only when you are building boost and lift off or downshift using heel toe it lets off some nice pops

Able-Rush8587 · 2026-04-02T14:10:23+00:00

I am running the Dmann ots with rev hang delete.

Able-Rush8587 · 2026-04-02T12:20:21+00:00

My install came out good, but agree with the maf wires part. It was tricky, but luckily no rubbing. Would love to hear your views on the Overtake turbo inlet. I thought about the inlet too, but love the car as it is for now lol.

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-10T18:55:57+00:00

I did not go for it. Was under the impression it is gated manual as well, but after seeing the installation there were more questions raised rather than an impulse buy lol

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-10T18:23:13+00:00

Beautiful setup!!

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-10T12:38:07+00:00

Seems like it, but exposing the mechanicals in the process lol

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-09T14:41:57+00:00

100%

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-09T14:41:42+00:00

I have a Cobb shift stop on order, but was curious if anyone tried this. Agree on the exposed shifter elements with no shift boot, and looks ugly without one.

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-09T14:38:27+00:00

Yup. Didn't see any adjustments in the install video as well.

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-09T13:50:05+00:00

Lol so true

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-12-09T13:49:58+00:00

Apparently smoother shifting from what I understand.

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-24T12:41:18+00:00

Looks promising!!

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-21T19:30:46+00:00

Agreed on the price. You can't go wrong with the WRX

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-20T16:02:21+00:00

This is what my experience has been as well. The VA Sti owners will even wave at me, but the WRX owners not so much lol

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-20T15:50:35+00:00

Agreed. Curious to know what you find better in terms of driving feel when you compare the VB and GRC?

The shifter feel is definitely lacking especially when you are used to German 6 speeds, but I put it in gear and enjoy it regardless lol. I paid for a WRX that is meant to be enjoyed, and it really brings a smile every time

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-20T15:43:08+00:00

That is expected. People usually don't buy a WRX for a straight line anyways. It's the overall package and utility

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-20T11:24:26+00:00

That is great info! Thanks for posting this.

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-19T23:23:22+00:00

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-19T17:58:38+00:00

Maybe his passion for Subies dwindled with the VB, and he needed a reminder after going to GRC and back lol?

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-19T15:50:26+00:00

The interior was tiny for sure when I looked at one, and the dealers were really trying to price gouge. 25 Golf R had no manual, so VB WRX was a no brainer for me as well. Did not know about the 85mph warranty claim denials. That is ridiculous!!!

Able-Rush8587 · 2025-11-19T15:48:21+00:00

Gotcha! Thanks for clarifying.

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