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The Wave by Subaru Mechanics

Author: Patrick Smail

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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.
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Over the years as the Subaru landscape has changed, so have the aftermarket businesses and companies that helped our community grow.One of those companies is Rallysport Direct that was acquired by APG and was one of the few companies that has been able to reverse out of an equity ownership and refocus on the community and the culture!Jeff Foster joins us today as we talk about their journey and what is to come!
Snodrift Rally Recap

Snodrift Rally Recap

2026-02-2701:00:16

Dave and Pat recap their trip to Atlanta, Michigan to Snodrift, the event that kicks off the rally season on the first year they have cancelled the main event bonfire alley.
Today we have Grant on the podcast to talk about his rally cross blobeye turned into one of the most interesting builds possible.The K swapped blobeye with Pikes Peak aero is taking the internet by storm and we have the whole story!
Welcome back for Part 2 of our discussion with Neeraj who is attempting to create a 3D printed Subaru EJ engine and oil pan as well as Mark, an engineer from Company23!
Today we bring back Neeraj for Part 1 of our dive into his new projects including designing a 3D printed oil pan for the EJ platform. We are joined by non other than Mark from Company23 to give an engineering outlook on the project.This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Today we sit down with Matthew as he walks us through his experience JDM swapping his Baja after only 2 years of owning it and no mechanical experience. This is the do's and don'ts you should know
Reporting in, we are covering the diesel epidemic in Denver, Colorado as 51 gas stations as of this recording have had their regular fuel mixed with diesel. We also talk about the potential for a Subaru Subscription program and the Tokyo Auto Salon!
Subaru, I Choose You!

Subaru, I Choose You!

2026-01-0951:49

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!
No Sh!t Sno* Drift

No Sh!t Sno* Drift

2026-01-0201:06:55

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
Police the parts

Police the parts

2025-12-2801:09:45

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.
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!
Boot and Rally

Boot and Rally

2025-12-0558:32

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!
Hot Overtake USA

Hot Overtake USA

2025-11-2201:40:12

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!
Grasping the concept

Grasping the concept

2025-11-1658:53

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?
To B or not to E

To B or not to E

2025-11-0701:32:53

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!
Enuff is Enuff

Enuff is Enuff

2025-10-2401:00:39

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!
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.
Back to Brat

Back to Brat

2025-10-0355:24

Today we talk about Pat's dog fighting goatsThe 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.
Boxerfest Recap

Boxerfest Recap

2025-09-1940:56

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!
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!
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