IAG Performance Thursday Thing!

It's awards season and we aren't above having an awards show for a good laugh. We look back on the year and hand out a host of awards for all sorts of stuff, some semi serious...most totally not LOL.

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Dewey can't stop talking about his upcoming Bug Eye WRX purchase and his vision for a new content series about actually DOING things with your car. Plus, we pay tribute to Joe Sanguinetti, an OG RS25.com community member who recently passed. The crew gets into a heated (but agreeable?) debate about what Subaru needs to do with the next STI - should it be raw and dangerous or refined and comfortable? Warranty schools us on camping at Laguna Seca, shows off his bike collection, and we answer a tech question about IAG oil system components. All this on the day before Christmas!

Dewey sits down with NASA TT veteran Max Gourley to discuss his journey from Cobalt SS to STI track car, the viral Lime Rock crash, NASA TT2 competition, and his new FA24-swapped BRZ build. Plus: the NASIOC Member Number Showdown!

Fresh from the PRI Show in Indianapolis, the crew records from a hotel room to break down their PRI weekend. Topics include GridLife's explosive growth (90,000 tickets sold!), sponsor meetings with Garrett, Fuel Lab, Cobb, and more, plus an in-depth interview with Jeremy Bailey about Club TR weight reduction strategies. The team discusses the future of Subaru resto-modding, IWire's revolutionary DCCD controller, and the importance of maintaining industry relationships. Special guest Producer Jordan and Warranty join for stories about walking 17,000+ steps daily, surviving Indiana snow, and yes... Warranty's first strip club experience.

Dewey and Jordan have chat about how to build with purpose and get the most out of your efforts. Also new projects, new stuff coming down the pipe, special guest, questions in the chat and MUCH MORE!

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In this special Thanksgiving episode, the crew dives into Subaru's legendary Gymkhana builds—from Ken Block's iconic cars to Travis Pastrana's wild new BRAT. Are these extreme Vermont Sports Car creations still relatable to everyday enthusiasts, or have they become pure spectacle? Dewey even brings in his 6-year-old son Oliver for his expert take on what makes these builds cool!

The conversation shifts to celebrating a championship-winning season, with heartfelt shout-outs to the sponsors, tuners, and unsung heroes who made it possible. Jordan shares updates on his Emtron build, Warranty talks suspension setup and winter tires, and the team reflects on what they're most thankful for this year.

Plus: Black Friday sale hints, team dynamics, and why chasing experiences beats chasing power/mods every time.

The full story behind our 2025 Grid Life Street Mod Championship season. After the struggles of 2024, we came back with a vengeance - 8 events, 5 straight wins, 7 lap records, and the most reliable car in Street Mod.In this extended season recap, Dewey, Dylan, Graham (Boosted Performance Tuning), and Forklift break down everything that happened behind the scenes: building our first sequential transmission, solving the turbo issues at Road Atlanta, the data analysis systems that changed everything, and that incredible rain-soaked victory at Pitt Race.

Topics covered:Sequential transmission development and tuning challengesEvery event breakdown from CMP to Pitt RaceTechnical upgrades: suspension geometry, power steering, front diffThe criticism we faced and how we proved everyone wrongBehind-the-scenes logistics and team dynamicsOur systematic approach to data analysis and driver feedbackPlans for 2026: electronic wastegate, motorsport ABS, and morePlus: Terrible steak dinners in castles with Bucky Lasek, windshield explosions, trailer disasters, and why 38°F is the perfect temperature for Pitt Race.This isn't just about winning - it's about the work, the team, and the process that made it possible.#GridLife #TimeAttack #StreetMod #Subaru #Championship #Motorsports

We're introducing the newest member of the IAG team - Robert, a Subaru veteran with over 20 years in the industry! From building his first Bug Eye in 2002 to owning 70+ Subarus, Robert brings serious expertise to both performance builds and off-road setups.

In this episode we dive into:Robert's journey from Fast & Furious-inspired dealership tech to time attack buildsThe REAL story on sleeved vs closed deck EJ blocks (spoiler: sleeves always drop)Why you should NEVER tow your race car with a Subaru AscentFA24 swaps: Are they worth it in 2025?Early 2000s Subaru tuning with Open Source and Top SpeedTravis Pastrana's sick new Gymkhana Brat at SEMAInternational Subaru scene differences (UK, Australia, Japan)Robert's insane car collection including a carbon-heavy WRX STI time attack carPlus: We're planning a Vegemite taste test, dreaming about Subaru utes, and announcing a future safety equipment episode with the pros from Gingerman Raceway.

Whether you're building your first track car or your fifteenth, this episode is packed with hard-earned knowledge from guys who've been there and broken that.

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Episode 102 of IAG Thursday Thing brings the heat! Dewey and Warranty dive into Subaru’s shocking reveal of two STI concepts — the electric STI E and the gas-powered STI B — and debate whether the brand can still deliver that raw, driver-focused magic.From horsepower speculation to pricing predictions, they unpack everything enthusiasts are buzzing about and what this could mean for Subaru’s future.Then, the guys switch gears to relive their Tale of the Dragon trip — a winding mountain adventure full of high-speed turns, mechanical insights, and emotional moments behind the wheel. Dewey’s BRZ, a Porsche Cayman, and a few suspension tweaks later, they rediscover what makes driving feel alive.Topics include: Subaru STI B & STI E concept breakdown Engine + drivetrain predictions Real talk on performance car pricing Tail of the Dragon trip stories & car setup lessons The emotional connection that makes a car more than just metalBuckle up — this one’s part car talk, part therapy session for Subaru nuts.

The IAG Thursday Thing crew is back—and this episode has everything. Dewey, Dylan, and the team return from a wild weekend at Gridlife’s Pit Race with stories of chaos, competition, and redemption. From mechanical failures and near crashes with an LMP car to a rain-soaked comeback that sealed their fifth win and a new track record, this one’s a ride.The crew dives deep into the drama: technical gremlins, tense on-track moments, and the high of clinching victory under pouring rain. Plus, they give well-deserved love to “Forklift,” the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the entire operation running.To close things out, they discuss Subaru’s bombshell—two new STI concept cars, one electric and one hybrid—and what it means for the brand’s future.