The Wave by Subaru Mechanics

The Wave by Subaru Mechanics

By: Patrick Smail

Language: en

Categories: Leisure, Automotive

A podcast born from our Facebook group Subaru Mechanics. We strive to build the Subaru community and raise those up who help make it better. Follow along for tech tips, industry expert interviews, and the gems we find along the way.

Episodes

Subaru, I Choose You!
Jan 09, 2026

This episode Dave and I play a Pokémon style draft a garage of 6 cars and blindly compete for the best times on the Nürburgring track to determine the winner.

Play along and join the fun!

Duration: 00:51:49
No Sh!t Sno* Drift
Jan 02, 2026

Today we walk through the history and what to expect from sno drifts legendary Bonfire Alley.The Wave Podcast team are going to be driving to Michigan to and documenting the event as well as the intricacies to navigating a rally event

Duration: 01:06:55
Police the parts
Dec 28, 2025

On this episode Dave and I dive in on Subaru companies that are no longer around and ask the question, where have they gone and why?

Come with us in the wayback machine as we dig up some Subaru history and talk about the state of the parts being sold now.

Duration: 01:09:45
Where the wild Subaru are...
Dec 13, 2025

Today is Storytime as Dave and I talk about the new Gymkhana episode and share some of our sketchy Subaru close calls. Buckle up because this one is a wild ride!

Duration: 01:08:10
Boot and Rally
Dec 05, 2025

Back again is friend of the podcast Ethan Hunter and joining us is his mechanic Angelo. We dive into his first rally podium, the battles they have fought through so far and what is to come!

Duration: 00:58:32
Hot Overtake USA
Nov 22, 2025

A new company with old faces, Overtake USA is the new start up by Justin Grimm and today he and Art join us to sit down and talk about the industry, the community, and most importantly the future of Subaru.You won't want to miss this epic episode!

Duration: 01:40:12
Grasping the concept
Nov 16, 2025

We follow up the news of the STI Concept by taking you through the history of Subaru Concept vehicles and how close they were to their production counter part to give us a window into the possibility of the new B and E becoming reality.


Then, we have our WRX Files looking at some of the vehicles that never made it to production and why?

Duration: 00:58:53
To B or not to E
Nov 07, 2025

Pat had a baby! We give our predictions, gripes, and thoughts on the new Subaru concepts. Dave and I show how we predicted this exact vehicle a few months ago!

Duration: 01:32:53
Enuff is Enuff
Oct 24, 2025

Clint from CSTuned and Teter from Teterauto are in the house to talk about the state of affairs including Subaru and Slammedenuff.

Took a week off due to the birth of my child but we are back again with weekly episodes!

Duration: 01:00:39
Devine Intervention - Devin Hoffman Interview
Oct 10, 2025

Devin Hoffman of Devine Force Racing joins the podcast to talk racing and give her take on some of the shenanigans the podcast has been up to.

We are honored to have someone with Devin's Pedigree on the podcast and we dive in to our first meeting at Boxer fest this year.

Duration: 00:45:17
Back to Brat
Oct 03, 2025

Today we talk about Pat's dog fighting goats

The moves that other vehicle manufacturers are making to appeal to their audience.

Also how they are navigating the current state of the world in their approach to future plans for their brand.


Duration: 00:55:24
Boxerfest Recap
Sep 19, 2025

We are back from Boxerfest and are breaking down the mishaps and Miracles of the whole weekend.

We appreciate everyone that helped this come together and appreciate YOU who showed up and came to say hi.

After a weekend of making new friends and reconnecting with old ones, we want to say thank you and see you all again next year!

Duration: 00:40:56
Hunting for Podiums - Ethan Hunter Interview
Sep 12, 2025

Today we are so grateful to have Ethan Hunter on the podcast. As we ramp up for Boxer fest weekend, we wanted to bring on a special guest that has done it all and Ethan really has.

From racing RC cars then drift cars to placing 3rd as a rookie on pike peak and now building a rally team. Ethan continues building a name for himself and we are honored to help along the way.

Check out this great interview and see you all this weekend!

Duration: 00:47:44
Forever Out2Roam - Jonny Walker Interview
Sep 05, 2025

Today we are so honored to have friend of the podcast, multiple award winner, featured in Tread magazine and many others, and icon to Subaru owners worldwide.... Jonny Walker and his 2005 Legacy GT Wagon that is completely built top to bottom.

We had such a great time and if YOU want to see this amazing 1 of a kind build, Jonny will be posted up in front of our Boxerfest Tent and if you swing by you can make it on the podcast too!

Thank you again to  ⁨@Out2Roam⁩  and Thank you as always to  ⁨@jstegman⁩...

Duration: 00:56:01
Rare Parts: Don't watch if poor
Aug 29, 2025

Today we dive in on some rare parts.


Hide your wallet because what we are about to show you may lead you down the dark path of always searching for that one super duper ultra rare 1 of 1 that you know is only priced high due to rarity.

Duration: 01:03:49
E=MCo2
Aug 22, 2025

Do you ever wonder how your gas station choice affects your car?

Do you think about how the gas got to the station and stays fresh?

Do you wish your car could run carbon free fuel?

All these answers can be found when we jump into the topic of fuel and how it affects your Subaru this week on our podcast

Duration: 01:13:17
Subaru Spirit Animals
Aug 15, 2025

Dave is back from the Diode Dynamics event and is excited to share

We find out our Subaru Spirit Animals

And we look for the disappearing Group A LegacysSubaru


Spirit Animals — Which One Guides Your AWD Destiny? 1. The Boost Badger – Small but loud, aggressive when provoked, and will absolutely pop and crackle at you for no reason. Lives for tunnels.

2. The Roof Rack Raccoon – Hoards gear on top of the car like shiny trash. May never use it, but will die defending it and it's usage.

3. The Ra...

Duration: 00:44:56
Extra Extra Boxerfest live show
Aug 08, 2025

With Dave on the road to Diode Dynamics, we talk about the Company23 and Kartboy Merger, messages sent by viewers, and Subarus sales numbers and our way to fix it!

Duration: 01:33:21
Can you 3D my EJ?
Aug 01, 2025

Today we take a trip into the future as Neeraj walks us through his plan to 3D print a Subaru Engine. We believe this is possible and can't wait to see the finished product!

Duration: 01:33:30
Kingdom in the Sky
Jul 25, 2025

Lesotho -The only country in the world located entirely 1000 meters above sea level, found in the southern tip of South Africa , Lesotho is home to many things with Subarus being one of them.

We sit down with Thulani, owner of LS Subaru in Lesotho and fan of the show, to talk about the Subaru culture that is thriving in the east.

You won't want to miss this riveting episode where we take you into the Kingdom in the Sky

Duration: 01:12:36
Mission: Improbable
Jul 18, 2025

The attempted Subaru theft that went viral on the WRX Reddit has left many wondering about how this all went down.

We sit down with Tyler as he walks us through the event that went down in Calgary, Alberta Canada.

Also this week on par with this theft is a new WRX-Files where we talk about theft rings and the one mistake that lead to many Subarus being stolen.

Duration: 01:18:37
Sound of the Police
Jul 11, 2025

Whoop Whoop, that's the sound of Subarus in the police force!

Today we talk about the history of Subarus being used as police vehicles, the history of the Subaru Legacy B4 GT300 racecar, and we talk about importing and possible new regulations!

Duration: 01:06:22
Pure Red, Aspen White, and WR Blue
Jul 05, 2025

On this 4th of July we talk new Subaru wrx, our top starting video game picks, and a new game called mod or nonsense!

Duration: 01:17:02
America Runs On Teter
Jun 27, 2025

Today we sit down with a man of the industry, a long time friend, and sponsor Trenton Teter. We talk about everything in the industry from good to bad and Teter shares some very interesting insights into his side of performance.

Duration: 01:05:36
It's a sign, right?
Jun 20, 2025

Today we talk about a mission to save a Subaru sign, Car and Drivers new offroad BRZ, Subaru and toyotas new EV partnership, DCCD explained and finally our WRX-Files of the week!

Duration: 00:50:35
Canola Oil Conundrum
Jun 13, 2025

Today we have a packed episode with speculating on Subarus release of a mystery picture from 24hr of Fuji, more canola oil nonsense, trivia, and WRX Files!

Duration: 01:14:15
No Formula Drift Subarus?
Jun 05, 2025

Today we talk about Travis Pastrana and his new rally class, Formula drift and its Subaru history, as well as the secret recall Subaru never made?

Duration: 00:52:46
Harbor Freight Jackstands?
May 31, 2025

Today we talk Harbor Freight Jack Stands, Wheel Spacers, and Diesel Subarus?

Duration: 00:57:50
Talkin Tools with Company23
May 24, 2025

On this episode of The Wave we sit down with Mark Menzenski from our sponsor Company23 and talk tools, Patents and our newest segment Subaru WRX-Files! Keep an eye out for a future Facebook post on Canola Oil predictions!

Duration: 01:10:12
What was the B11S?
May 16, 2025

Today we touch on another cooling topic with the cylinder 4 cooling mod, we find out what was the B11S, and finally our surprise topic. You don't want to miss this one! All visuals available on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Subiewave

Duration: 01:19:51
OE Superchargers?
May 08, 2025

Today we talk Cooling Systems, Future Subaru Patents, and OE Superchargers?

Duration: 01:11:40
OBD III?
May 02, 2025

Today we talk AVCS, Canola oil, and OBD III?

Duration: 01:10:57
OBD III?
May 01, 2025

Today we talk tariffs, Canola oil, and OBD III!

Duration: 01:00:58
Intro to Subaru
Apr 24, 2025

On this first episode of our podcast we introduce your hosts, our sponsors Pat and Dave, and our group as a whole as we talk in depth about the myths and legends that haunt the Subaru community!

Duration: 01:00:58