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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 11, 2006 6:17 am) The HID's would be nice, but not for that much money  . Too bad the STI is the only Impreza to get them so far. I think I'll wait til the dealer gets '07 WRX's on the lot and see what the stereo setup looks like. They already have an STI limited which probably looks about the same. I'm hoping if all the bays and panels are the same from 2006 to 2007, the aux input jack could be wedged in. It's funny, I go from a single CD player in the Maxima to a 6-CD changer and already I want more music. I wouldn't mind if the powertrain had a little more attitude. My main gripes with the STI stemmed from the suspension, fuel efficiency, and reduced sound insulation (coupled with those loud tires). I'm actually astonished at how quiet and smooth the 2.5 turbo is in the WRX. Granted, I'm still breaking it in so I haven't wound it up yet, but even my friend's $50,000 A6 2.7t is more raucous. Eh, maybe I'll just keep it that way. I like how the WRX Limited does a decent impersonation of a cute little luxury sport sedan. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 11, 2006 6:17 am) And, I believe it is still illegal to swap out the OEM halogens for the HIDs. I mean to say, if it didn't come standard or a factory option, you can't have it. -Dave
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Replying to: nightvzn (Sep 10, 2006 1:21 pm) then get the ECU reflashed. The SPT exhaust [Borla] would not make the car much louder at all. -Dave |
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Replying to: hypov (Sep 11, 2006 6:46 pm) As it is, I still need to go back and have the homelink mirror installed. My STI had it and I caaaaan't liiiiive withooooout it.
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Actually I get significantly better mileage in the WRX no matter how I drive (or how I drove the STI)... And my whole point is I don't want to do any non-manufacturer modifications. So adding my own sound-deadening material or my own MP3 player jack would be against that idea. And I'd only want to add new parts to my new car so junk salvage would not be an option for me as a source...
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Replying to: nightvzn (Sep 30, 2006 11:37 pm) The SPT suspension parts will introduce a harsh ride to your stock WRX. A couple of friends of mine have installed those parts and even though it sharpens handling response a bit, it is pretty harsh when compared to the stock setup. One of them has put on max performance summer tires and the ride is bone-jarring. I personally feel you should have kept your STi. People who know about these things, realise that the STi is a completely different beast from the WRX, even though on the surface both employ a similar 2.5L turbo engine and both have AWD. In fact, the WRX is closer to its 2.5i brethren (other than the turbo engine and the rear viscous LSD), than the STi, surprising as that sounds. The few thousands that you pay additional for the STi over the WRX Ltd is worth every penny and more. The more powerful engine, the MUCH beefier 6-speed transmission, Front/center/rear high-end mechanical differentials, HIDs, MUCH beefier/durable/sharper-responding/stiffer world-class suspension that is tailored for the high-end differentials, high-performance Brembo brakes, high-end BBS alloy wheels, Quicker steering Rack and ratio, again tailored for the sharper responses from the high-end suspension etc, etc, etc. JMHO.
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Replying to: aaykay (Oct 21, 2006 8:00 am) But no, I have no interest in otherwise changing the car's drivability. I wanted the WRX ride. I also prefer the appearance details (the decklid spoiler, the WRX wheels). The WRX transmission is also a lot more user friendly than the STI's, although that could be related to the stiff/notchy short-throw shifter option my STI had, which my WRX does not have. Oh, and I'm getting better gas mileage than I expected. The published 18/24 for the STI vs. the 20/26 for the WRX is deceptive. I'm typically getting 4 mpg more with the WRX. Honestly though, after a couple months, it's highly unlikely I'm going to modify the WRX at all. Looking at what I still owe on the car, my financial interests would be better served by just paying it off.
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Replying to: nightvzn (Oct 21, 2006 10:30 am) I heartily agree with this assessment. Enjoy your car. The only 'modding' I would make if I were you, would be to change the tires that came on the car. Nothing else.
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Replying to: aaykay (Oct 21, 2006 9:15 pm) I'm still sorely tempted to get the Homelink/auto-dimming/compass rear-view mirror accessory installed. My STI had it and my WRX has only the auto-dimming/compass mirror. After a couple months with Homelink I'm spoiled by the convenience and I miss it (and the storage is so limited inside that car, it would be nice to have one fewer item -- my garage door clicker -- cluttering it up). But then again that's not really a modification per se. Just an option present on some vehicles and not others. The jury is still out on that one anyway. And I don't mind the tires. At least, as all-season tires, they should last a while.
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