opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Oh and btw, my STi sedan turns heads all the time. People literally stop on the sidewalk as they walk by and stare. I've had plenty of compliments as I gas up or whatever too. Personally, I think it's a no-brainer that the Z looks nicer. And I actually avoid looking at my STi from certain angles. But I guess people still appreciate that it's not your average car, hence the head-turning. Indeed, my perception of the STi's looks is no doubt influenced by the fact that I had a Z. Were my reference point a more average looking car, my perception of the STi's looks would undoubtedly be more favorable.

The STI definitely gets a ton of looks. Some because people know what it is, some because it is very over the top.

It is definitely a love/hate sorta thing....I totally understand why people don't like the look, but I'm a fan.

shadoquad · 10-27-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The STI definitely gets a ton of looks. Some because people know what it is, some because it is very over the top.

It is definitely a love/hate sorta thing....I totally understand why people don't like the look, but I'm a fan.

It has an element of "boy racer" to it, especially with the clear tails and huge wing.

But for those familiar with rally racing, it looks really cool.

I saw a white one a few months back with real aggressive mud flaps and high profile dirt tires. I had a hard time hiding my erection.

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It has an element of "boy racer" to it, especially with the clear tails and huge wing.

But for those familiar with rally racing, it looks really cool.

I saw a white one a few months back with real aggressive mud flaps and high profile dirt tires. I had a hard time hiding my erection.

i think some days I like being obnoxious. like when i tuck my suit jacket into my underwear.

shadoquad · 10-28-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

i think some days I like being obnoxious. like when i tuck my suit jacket into my underwear.

djpathfinder · 10-28-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It has an element of "boy racer" to it, especially with the clear tails and huge wing.

But for those familiar with rally racing, it looks really cool.

I saw a white one a few months back with real aggressive mud flaps and high profile dirt tires. I had a hard time hiding my erection.

That's funny. I've been telling my wife she's "such a boy racer" since we picked it up. LOL!

phelan · 10-27-2011, 04:24 PM

what front brace did you get?

i'm thinking next year i'm getting CBE...but that's about it.

semtex · 10-27-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

what front brace did you get?

i'm thinking next year i'm getting CBE...but that's about it.

Perrin. I got their 2" shorty antenna too.

phelan · 10-27-2011, 11:46 PM

i was looking at the shorties, but i think i like that shark fin antenna look. i think i'll roll the dice with those.

phelan · 10-28-2011, 12:00 AM

yep, a few of my friends saw my car and loved it, the others went "wtf kiddie car"

oh well.

i'm thinking of getting some rallyarmor mudflaps now lol

and i'm trying to make my own license plate delete lol

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

yep, a few of my friends saw my car and loved it, the others went "wtf kiddie car"

oh well.

luckily i don't really give a **** if other people dig my car or not. i drive what makes me happy.

i still miss the swapped 91 legacy i borrowed. so much ******* fun.

phelan · 10-28-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

luckily i don't really give a **** if other people dig my car or not. i drive what makes me happy.

i still miss the swapped 91 legacy i borrowed. so much ******* fun.

right, that's why i did what i did to the Z lol

and i LOVE the WRX. my commutes are actually enjoyable again, manual transmission regardless.

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

right, that's why i did what i did to the Z lol

and i LOVE the WRX. my commutes are actually enjoyable again, manual transmission regardless.

it's a peppy car. I love driving the little fucker. just feels fun.

semtex · 10-28-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It has an element of "boy racer" to it, especially with the clear tails and huge wing.

The sedan doesn't have clear tails (unless I'm misunderstanding what you mean).

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Originally Posted by phelan

i'm thinking of getting some rallyarmor mudflaps now lol

I have a set ready to be installed. I don't really like the look though, so I only plan to put them on in the winter and will install them when I put the winter tires on. Speaking of which, here's a pic of my winter wheels plus a few other pics:

Blinder:

phelan · 10-28-2011, 12:08 AM

too bad i can't afford some swaybars and support braces right now, because the WRX does suffer from floating a little bit.

nuTinmuch · 10-28-2011, 01:21 AM

I'm waiting, but like I've said, another bad winter and I'll be jumping in the STi camp. I'm not power hungry, and I prefer the looks/interior of the STI to the Evo.

I'd totally shoot for a hatch, though!

10-27-2011, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	what front brace did you get? i'm thinking next year i'm getting CBE...but that's about it. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-27-2011, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i was looking at the shorties, but i think i like that shark fin antenna look. i think i'll roll the dice with those. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-28-2011, 12:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	yep, a few of my friends saw my car and loved it, the others went "wtf kiddie car" oh well. i'm thinking of getting some rallyarmor mudflaps now lol and i'm trying to make my own license plate delete lol __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-28-2011, 12:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	too bad i can't afford some swaybars and support braces right now, because the WRX does suffer from floating a little bit. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-28-2011, 01:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	I'm waiting, but like I've said, another bad winter and I'll be jumping in the STi camp. I'm not power hungry, and I prefer the looks/interior of the STI to the Evo. I'd totally shoot for a hatch, though! __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

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