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2008/09 Subaru Impreza STI

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Hatchback, Sedan

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#211 of 417 Electronic Transmission by psychoart

Jan 26, 2008 (6:35 pm)

I'm a bit dissapointed by Subaru for not having the twin-clutch system. But I only buy hatchback. So for now, I may lease a Lancer Ralliart until (if) STI gets such transmission system.
 
Also, Mitsubishi seems to have a better sound system. Why the F*$% would you buy a $35k without the option to get a better sound system? The STI should have at least better standard sound system than a regular Impreza. 100 watt system is ridiculous. Talking about power. Sh!&, a little supped up Dodge Neon will make a new 2008 STI sound like a wimp. It's not just "vrroom vrroom" sound that I wanna hear everyday. I need some tunes, and real one as well.
 
The Ralliart has HID option and 8" subwoofer. For now, I'll go for a Ralliart lease this summer unless the STI gonna release an update in early 2009.
 
Now if Mitsubishi gonna update to a hatchback, I'll take the EVO with Sport ABS.

#212 of 417 Luxury Features? by psychoart

Jan 26, 2008 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: psychoart (Jan 26, 2008 6:35 pm)
But then in 2009, there might be a new Mazda3. Not exactly 4wd and a lot of hp, but the look should be promising with some interesting new luxury feature to see (hopefully).
Hatchback only here! It just depends how "hot" hatch is defined. It could be straight speed with 4wd, or a simple balanced and refined car with luxo features at an affordable price that doesn't hurt too much in gas bill as well.

#213 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [psychoart] by paisan

Jan 27, 2008 (9:30 am)

Replying to: psychoart (Jan 26, 2008 6:35 pm)
HIDs can be had for the WRX for $135 from Amazon.com I just did this on my Legacy GT. So the HID not available isn't holding water as an arguement, in my mind anymore.
 
-mike
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#214 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [psychoart] by byronwalter

Jan 27, 2008 (3:14 pm)

Replying to: psychoart (Jan 26, 2008 6:35 pm)
"I'm a bit dissapointed by Subaru for not having the twin-clutch system."
 
The VW/Audi twin clutch tranny requires rather expensive servicing at 40k miles. The Mitsu TC-SST is not dealer serviceable other than oil, filter, and seals. If the unit requires service, it must be pulled and sent to Mitsubishi NA for "evaluation". That would be a show-stopper for me. I'll bet that an in warranty claim would take a bunch of time to resolve and an out of warranty repair would be a real financial whack in the pocket.

#215 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [byronwalter] by paisan

Jan 27, 2008 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: byronwalter (Jan 27, 2008 3:14 pm)
That and the dual-clutch systems aren't really that proven yet. I don't know of any pedastrian ones being used in racing right now (Rally and F1 are NOT pedestrian systems).
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#216 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [psychoart] by ateixeira

Jan 28, 2008 (11:25 am)

Replying to: psychoart (Jan 26, 2008 6:35 pm)
The first-year STI had not stereo at all, because they figured people would just replace them anyway.
 
Why not go aftermarket? You can get built-in NAV for half the price.

#217 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [ateixeira] by paisan

Jan 28, 2008 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 28, 2008 11:25 am)
Aftermarket nav I think is going away as the newer ones offered are more integrated into the cars. I know in my next car I'm going factory or Garmin, but not an in-dash aftermarket stereo/navi for that reason.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#218 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [paisan] by ateixeira

Jan 29, 2008 (10:08 am)

Replying to: paisan (Jan 28, 2008 6:46 pm)
True, but I think automakers are doing this intentionally.
 
We had a nice standard for stereo sizes - DIN and double-DIN.
 
They are disappearing because automakers are greedy and want that money. They can fetch $2 grand for a NAV system, one which would sell for half that in the open market.
 
Is the 08 Impreza double-DIN sized? It looks like it is.
 
I know all but the base Legacy have integrated HVAC controls to make the swap nearly impossible, but what about the Impreza (and Forester)?
 
PS I ordered a new Nuvi widescreen

#219 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [ateixeira] by paisan

Jan 29, 2008 (5:03 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2008 10:08 am)
Which Nuvi? 7XX?
 
-mike

#220 of 417 Re: Electronic Transmission [ateixeira] by paisan

Jan 29, 2008 (5:09 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2008 10:08 am)
I think that the HVAC is integral in the new ones as well.
 
Unfortunately the new stereos are giving us not only the radio/stereo but information about the car and a lot of them are using it for the HVAC setup as well. I think we will see more and more touch screens being using in the next few years to put stereo and HVAC systems together and simplify them in cars.
 
Heck I don't really know of many new cars that have easily swappable stereos anymore.
 
The Boating industry has really done a great thing where they are starting to standardize the size of the GPS openings so you can swap in a different one.
 
I also would like to see gps power/mounts become more universal similar to a cig-lighter outlet or a USB connection, and then one could pop in their own GPS. I believe I saw that the Jeeps offer a garmin mount but not positive on that.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

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