About the Channel
What do you get when you mix a camera, a WRX STI, and a surfboard?
This channel documents my journey—building my car, learning to surf, and capturing the process through photography and real-world reviews.
It’s about progress, passion, and figuring things out one step (or wipeout) at a time.
Expect videos on:
🚗 Subaru WRX STI mods, installs, and maintenance
📸 Hands-on gear reviews & creative photography
🏄♂️ Beginner surf updates from LA’s beaches
🎥 Life lessons, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the occasional win
If you’re chasing the fun of figuring things out—you’re in the right place. Subscribe and join the ride.
Business inquires: tidwelldonte@gmail.com
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📊 Channel Milestones
📅 Joined YouTube: Jan 14, 2008
🎬 First Upload: Jul 1, 2020
🏁 100 Subscribers: Oct 13, 2021
🚧 500 Subscribers: Jun 14, 2023
🎉 1K Subscribers: Jan 13, 2024
🔥 Next Goal: 10K!
Donte Tidwell
I DID IT AGAIN… 😂
So naturally… I bought headers. 🤦♂️
The video is up! I show you what I picked up, why I chose them, and what’s next for the STI.
https://youtu.be/sZRWMu4hkC0
5 days ago | [YT] | 24
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Donte Tidwell
THE PARTS ARE HERE 👀📦
Looks like the STI is about to get a little more interesting… 😂
Any guesses what just showed up? 👀🔧
(Im sure you already know)
1 week ago | [YT] | 38
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Donte Tidwell
🚨 I JUST GOT MY REGISTRATION…
Opened the envelope expecting the usual…
SMOG REQUIRED. 😬
But instead…
NO SMOG THIS YEAR. 😂🙌
I’ve had the STI for 4 years and somehow I’ve never had to smog it. 🤷♂️😂
So naturally my first thought was…
"Well… I guess I can finally install some parts.” 👀
Any guesses what the next mod is going to be? 😈🔧
(photo by: Chat, so it's not quite accurate)
1 week ago | [YT] | 43
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Donte Tidwell
Going outside to film a video sounded like a great idea at the time… 😂
🌿 No bug spray
🦟 Got absolutely attacked
😩 Definitely feeling it today
But hey… anything for you guys. 😂 https://youtu.be/Lsl-awoCQUw
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 17
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Donte Tidwell
I SAID I WAS DONE… 😂
So naturally… I bought a down pipe. 🤦♂️
The video is up! I show you what I picked up, why I bought it, and what’s next for the STI.
https://youtu.be/Lsl-awoCQUw
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 25
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Donte Tidwell
OH MY GOSH 😂 I am SO glad I had the other camera rolling as a second angle because the main camera was completely out of focus! 😭
Would’ve been a VERY different video without that backup camera 😂📸
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 19
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Donte Tidwell
📦 WHAT’S IN THE BOX?!
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?! 😱
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 38
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Donte Tidwell
I said I was DONE modding the Subie… 😂
So naturally, I just bought another mod. 👀
🛞 Wheels?
🔥 Performance?
🛋️ Interior?
✨ Cosmetic?
What do you think it is? 👇
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 61
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Donte Tidwell
🚨 SUBIEFEST POV VIDEO IS OUT! 🚨
https://youtu.be/HgzkSCLRG4Y
First time trying a POV video like this! I learned a LOT 😂 Next time I’ll find a way to mount the camera in the middle for a better perspective, but for a first run, I think it turned out pretty good!
🎥 2+ HOURS of SubieFest from my POV!
Check it out and let me know what you think! 👇🏽🔥
1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 13
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Donte Tidwell
Weekend...... loaded
1 month ago | [YT] | 60
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