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Blownhotrodder · 01-17-2011, 08:18 PM

Like the sedan better than the hatch also. Cool car.

MaRoFreK · 01-17-2011, 08:23 PM

Nice Scooby rooter! Those are real fun cars! I was actually looking into getting one when i bought my car. The snow in WV can be unforgiving.

knowitman · 01-18-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Entaille

I didn't want to pony up for the STi, looking at the performance numbers on paper. the WRX is faster to 60, faster to the quarter mile, and puts down the same on the skid pad. I am not seeing the value in the STi in it's current form, short of the BBS wheels

. I would have considered it if it performed better.

This intrigues me a lot. What numbers could you find to compare the WRX and the STi. It doesn't make sense that a car with higher horsepower from the factory would have slower times.

Entaille · 01-18-2011, 12:51 PM

ah it looks like that was the case from 2008-2010, and for 2011, they detuned the WRX to help the STi catch up, but the WRX still edges it out a little bit. I think the main difference in timing is 5 speed vs 6 speed - one shift to 60 vs two. (even more motivation to tune the car!)

the STi is the package to have if you'll be tracking the car often, but I'm more of a once-a-year type.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

you'll find these reviews from just about any car site. I'm not sure what Subaru is thinking. They gave all of the track-must have options to the STi but it should be faster then the WRX too.

the good news is, on an actual track, the brakes would be fading at the end of lap 1 on the WRX, the STi would keep on keepin on

pyr0b0y · 01-18-2011, 12:55 PM

nice car, like the front side vents and quad exhaust!

Ivas · 01-18-2011, 08:10 PM

I can see you liked the Camaro, and that you just had other priorities that required you give it up. I, also, can see that you'll be back when you are better fixed for the expenses.

More power to ya', bro! Another Oh Soo Fine Camaro will be waiting for you!

8cd03gro · 01-18-2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knowitman

This intrigues me a lot. What numbers could you find to compare the WRX and the STi. It doesn't make sense that a car with higher horsepower from the factory would have slower times.

The STi gearing is ridiculously short. I have to hit 3rd to do 60mph.

It also seems like the 2011 sti is detuned slightly. Possibly because of the lean problem that caused detonation and busted ring lands in 07 models. All the testers are getting 100mph or slower traps and super high 13 ET's which is pretty slow compared to older sti models.

Entaille · 01-19-2011, 02:10 PM

yeah the older STi's are out running the newer STi's. pretty crazy!

Iroczlover · 01-19-2011, 06:07 PM

those are great at the track, We can always use another car at the dragstrip lol

a_Username · 01-19-2011, 06:17 PM

ugh. Hatchback > Sedan!

bigted83 · 01-19-2011, 07:06 PM

Congrats. Cool car

Ive always wanted to ride in one of those and drive one

8cd03gro · 01-19-2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

ugh. Hatchback > Sedan!

BLASPHEMY!

Berean · 01-19-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

You traded for a Subie? You're dead to me.

01-17-2011, 08:23 PM	#30
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Nice Scooby rooter! Those are real fun cars! I was actually looking into getting one when i bought my car. The snow in WV can be unforgiving. __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

01-18-2011, 12:51 PM	#32
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	ah it looks like that was the case from 2008-2010, and for 2011, they detuned the WRX to help the STi catch up, but the WRX still edges it out a little bit. I think the main difference in timing is 5 speed vs 6 speed - one shift to 60 vs two. (even more motivation to tune the car!) the STi is the package to have if you'll be tracking the car often, but I'm more of a once-a-year type. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test you'll find these reviews from just about any car site. I'm not sure what Subaru is thinking. They gave all of the track-must have options to the STi but it should be faster then the WRX too. the good news is, on an actual track, the brakes would be fading at the end of lap 1 on the WRX, the STi would keep on keepin on __________________

01-19-2011, 02:10 PM	#36
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	yeah the older STi's are out running the newer STi's. pretty crazy! __________________

01-19-2011, 06:07 PM	#37
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	those are great at the track, We can always use another car at the dragstrip lol __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

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