The 370Z doesn't baby.

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2015, 09:08 AM

If you buy the STi, get a tune IMMEDIATELY. The factory tune on the EJ257 has a lean spot on spoolup and those motors lose ringlands very often.

TerribleONE · 07-08-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

the EJ257 is a pretty tried and true motor itself. I'll have to study the other differences pretty heavily, I suppose.

Tried and true with ringland failure right?

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you buy the STi, get a tune IMMEDIATELY. The factory tune on the EJ257 has a lean spot on spoolup and those motors lose ringlands very often.

I love STI's so I am not trying to hate, but almost EVERYONE I know who has one (stock, and modded) is on engine # 2 or 3. Subaru does seem to be pretty good about picking up the warranty claims but still would make me nervous to buy one since there is no way I could leave it stock.

BlackZeda · 07-08-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Tried and true with ringland failure right?

I love STI's so I am not trying to hate, but almost EVERYONE I know who has one (stock, and modded) is on engine # 2 or 3. Subaru does seem to be pretty good about picking up the warranty claims but still would make me nervous to buy one since there is no way I could leave it stock.

I am ambivalent about STI's, but imagine living in Colorado; they are everywhere. Quite a practical vehicle, but IMO the non-STI models of the WRX are much better looking. If you have a "Baby on Board" why go for the performance model anyway? I am not a father, but I imagine after having a baby I would want to drive much more conservatively (sanely) than I drive in the Z. I am sure the WRX has plenty of pep.

RicerX · 07-08-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

I am ambivalent about STI's, but imagine living in Colorado; they are everywhere. Quite a practical vehicle, but IMO the non-STI models of the WRX are much better looking. If you have a "Baby on Board" why go for the performance model anyway? I am not a father, but I imagine after having a baby I would want to drive much more conservatively (sanely) than I drive in the Z. I am sure the WRX has plenty of pep.

Every car has a throttle and your right foot controls all that whether you have 30 hp or 3000. If you have to rely on power output to be disciplined with your driving, you're doing it wrong.

I'm going for the performance model because the baby will not always be on board and while I will make sacrifices for my children and family, I don't have to give up my hobbies

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