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Replying to: merrycynic (Oct 13, 2008 2:49 pm) The current Car & Driver has an article comparing on the track, many high performance cars in a wide range of prices. The article points out that the STI was a disappointment. We all know that there can be a big difference between a car that performs well on the track and one that is a better daily driver. And sometimes you have to make a choice. It's just surprising that Subaru decided to keep the STI less perfrormance capable than it's competition.
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Replying to: 4wheelpilot (Oct 14, 2008 6:03 am) Run them all through a rally cross, or at least wet/bumpy pavement, and see who would win. |
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chirp chirp Wow these boards have gotten cold. It is interesting that I am seeing people seeing 2009 sti's at dealers, but there website still lists 2008's. |
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I've recently driven two '09 WRXs. WOW! What an improvement! One was a 5-door, and the other was a 4-door with the optional SPT cat-back exhaust. That one, with the cat-back exhaust is pure jail-bate.  Boy does that sound neat, especially when winding through the gears! Having said that, I think the louder exhaust will soon wear on you, in terms of comfort (especially on trips), but boy was it fun! Also, my wife would just hate it. According to the most recent issue of DRIVE magazine, Subaru has added a rear fender liner to cut down on road noise on the '09 Imprezas, and it seems to be working, as they were pretty quiet in that respect. I was even able to notice that on the louder SPT exhaust-equipped model. I think this new WRX—because it's so good, could really hurt STI sales. Yeah, the STI may ultimately be faster, but for the money, the '09 WRX is soooo much more appealing than the '08 model; plus with the '09 STI you still can't get a moonroof or the AWP. |
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 18, 2008 9:05 pm) Having tracked my nearly stock 05 LGT with only the Stg 1 AP (280hp/320lbs) I was burning the brakes up at the track. We are actually working on an upgraded 4-pot kit for the Imprezas/Legacies that use the stock LGT Rotors for around $700-800. -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
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Replying to: paisan (Oct 19, 2008 5:39 am) I'm not sure Mike. My guess is they are the same as what the '08 WRXl has. I think the brake size is the same; don't know if they upgraded the pads or not. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 19, 2008 6:06 am)  Always something, haaaaa. Then again, I'm a late braker and have always burned em up quickly. -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host |
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I tried another automatic car wash yesterday. Another scrape on the rims. Then when I was drying it off, I was able to see where the neighbors kid hit it with their metal leaf rake. It is 3 very slight scratches, but when clean are visible. I did get a good 6 hours yesterday driving through long winding country roads, 55 mph 2 lane blacktop. As I was ripping over some rough roads, hitting potholes around corners, etc I was thankful for the softer suspension. It was very comfortable driving around. I could have done all day, except I only got a 6 hour pass. |
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 18, 2008 9:05 pm) Then again, maybe I shouldn't!  Need to replace the Miata with another city car, eventually.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 21, 2008 7:43 am) Also prefer the exterior of the STi but then neither car is likely to be purchased for its strikingly good looks. It's remarkable that the STi has the most recent fashion conceit, tail light LEDS, yet manages to make them look like retro parts bin leftovers from the days of disco. Hey, but this is a Subie! Anyhow, the STi I drove had five miles on it and since it was a "green" engine (and city traffic), I didn't really get it on. But with only about 20 minutes of seat time in either car I couldn't make up my mind about how life would be six months down the road with either of them. Anyone here have some feed back about what life's like living with an STi after the honey moon? Does the sucky gas mileage make for regrets?
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