opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

daleks · 09-14-2011, 05:38 PM

Haha did everyone in the Northwest realize that having a Z year round is a pain?

Spec Jay · 09-14-2011, 05:43 PM

Lol the z isn't my daily. It's just I sold all my other cars and my mom is gonna take back her 4 runner that I've been babysitting sometime next year. I originally bought my 2.5rs for a daily but a aftermarket turbo car doesn't make a good daily.

NewlyIMPORTed · 09-17-2011, 11:04 AM

When my 370 got totaled I went with a porsche Cayman S. I then realized that was a bad decision and bought a 2011 Sti sedan and I love the Car. I have a tune now, and It feels great! super quick and most of all practical.

djpathfinder · 09-17-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

When my 370 got totaled I went with a porsche Cayman S. I then realized that was a bad decision and bought a 2011 Sti sedan and I love the Car. I have a tune now, and It feels great! super quick and most of all practical.

What color STI? Did you get a tune through Cobb AP? Why was the Cayman S a bad idea for you?

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-11-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

What color STI? Did you get a tune through Cobb AP? Why was the Cayman S a bad idea for you?

I ended up getting the gun metallic and yea the Cayman was just too small. It was not a good DD for what I need right now. I just have the cobb accesport tune.

djpathfinder · 10-12-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

I ended up getting the gun metallic and yea the Cayman was just too small. It was not a good DD for what I need right now. I just have the cobb accesport tune.

Like that color a lot too...reminds me of my 40th Anniv. Pictures?

djpathfinder · 09-21-2011, 10:45 AM

So Hated1, what did you decide on doing?

HATED1 · 09-21-2011, 07:46 PM

Hey djpathfinder,

so after reading that Daleks and Joseph B picked up an EVO X, i went ahead and checked one out. I specifically checked out the evox MR.

All i can say is WOW! the interior is nice, the rockford fosgate system is good, the power is awesome, and the slight rumble from stoplight to stoplight was great. When i would brake in the Evo x MR at a stoplight it felt as if i was holding it back and it wanted to be let loose. I liked it, i think i might stray that way, i appreciate all the info guys, as this thread has helped me make a more informed decision.

here's somepics of the trip:

KaienZ34 · 09-21-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HATED1

Hey djpathfinder,

so after reading that Daleks and Joseph B picked up an EVO X, i went ahead and checked one out. I specifically checked out the evox MR.

All i can say is WOW! the interior is nice, the rockford fosgate system is good, the power is awesome, and the slight rumble from stoplight to stoplight was great. When i would brake in the Evo x MR at a stoplight it felt as if i was holding it back and it wanted to be let loose. I liked it, i think i might stray that way, i appreciate all the info guys, as this thread has helped me make a more informed decision.

here's somepics of the trip:

I'd love this for my DD, but i like the GSR wing better.

Red370 · 09-22-2011, 03:59 AM

Still looks waaaay too boy racerish to me, IMHO trading your Z for a Lancer is a downgrade, but hey, its your cash, not mine

nuTinmuch · 09-22-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

Still looks waaaay too boy racerish to me, IMHO trading your Z for a Lancer is a downgrade, but hey, its your cash, not mine

For interior, sure. But not performance.

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 09:19 PM

so you gonna make the switch?

djpathfinder · 09-21-2011, 09:44 PM

Either one is a good choice. Go with whichever one gives you a bigger smile.

phelan · 09-28-2011, 10:27 AM

So...couple thoughts after driving my WRX for a few days now

Negatives:
1) 1st gear is kind of notchy. Sometimes it will stick and I'll have to throw it into 2nd gear, then really push hard to get 1st gear to engage. I made a slight mistake this morning and it didn't fully engage my 1st gear, and I got a bit of gear mashing. Nothing serious, thankfully, but it was kind of annoying.

2) Nobody pays attention to the horn on this car. It sounds like a dying goat bleat. Seriously, I horned and highbeamed an SUV cutting me off and almost sideswiping me, and she kept right on merging into my lane. I'm getting myself a horn upgrade pretty soon.

3) Radio is pretty flat. Red_Zed did say I should dynamat the doors, though, so I'll try that before I pass final judgment.

Positives:
1) Other than 1st gear notchiness, this car is stupid easy to drive. The clutch is feather-light, and you can really throw the car around and it will stay planted, even in the stock setup. The Whiteline sway bars will improve this even more.

2) 2011 WRX wheels look absolutely badass. A few...er...not-so-knowledgeable owners thought they were aftermarket

No need to upgrade wheels on this one!

3) Can't wait for my AccessPort to come in. Stage 1

djpathfinder · 09-28-2011, 10:36 AM

We haven't taken delivery of ours yet and I've already ordered an Invidia Q300 exhaust, catted downpipe, and Cobb AP.

09-14-2011, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	Lol the z isn't my daily. It's just I sold all my other cars and my mom is gonna take back her 4 runner that I've been babysitting sometime next year. I originally bought my 2.5rs for a daily but a aftermarket turbo car doesn't make a good daily. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

09-17-2011, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	When my 370 got totaled I went with a porsche Cayman S. I then realized that was a bad decision and bought a 2011 Sti sedan and I love the Car. I have a tune now, and It feels great! super quick and most of all practical. __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

09-21-2011, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	So Hated1, what did you decide on doing? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-21-2011, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 18	Hey djpathfinder, so after reading that Daleks and Joseph B picked up an EVO X, i went ahead and checked one out. I specifically checked out the evox MR. All i can say is WOW! the interior is nice, the rockford fosgate system is good, the power is awesome, and the slight rumble from stoplight to stoplight was great. When i would brake in the Evo x MR at a stoplight it felt as if i was holding it back and it wanted to be let loose. I liked it, i think i might stray that way, i appreciate all the info guys, as this thread has helped me make a more informed decision. here's somepics of the trip: __________________ If i can't be loved I might as well be hated...

09-22-2011, 03:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Still looks waaaay too boy racerish to me, IMHO trading your Z for a Lancer is a downgrade, but hey, its your cash, not mine __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-14-2011, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 16	Haha did everyone in the Northwest realize that having a Z year round is a pain?

09-21-2011, 09:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	so you gonna make the switch?

09-21-2011, 09:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	Either one is a good choice. Go with whichever one gives you a bigger smile. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-28-2011, 10:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	So...couple thoughts after driving my WRX for a few days now Negatives: 1) 1st gear is kind of notchy. Sometimes it will stick and I'll have to throw it into 2nd gear, then really push hard to get 1st gear to engage. I made a slight mistake this morning and it didn't fully engage my 1st gear, and I got a bit of gear mashing. Nothing serious, thankfully, but it was kind of annoying. 2) Nobody pays attention to the horn on this car. It sounds like a dying goat bleat. Seriously, I horned and highbeamed an SUV cutting me off and almost sideswiping me, and she kept right on merging into my lane. I'm getting myself a horn upgrade pretty soon. 3) Radio is pretty flat. Red_Zed did say I should dynamat the doors, though, so I'll try that before I pass final judgment. Positives: 1) Other than 1st gear notchiness, this car is stupid easy to drive. The clutch is feather-light, and you can really throw the car around and it will stay planted, even in the stock setup. The Whiteline sway bars will improve this even more. 2) 2011 WRX wheels look absolutely badass. A few...er...not-so-knowledgeable owners thought they were aftermarket No need to upgrade wheels on this one! 3) Can't wait for my AccessPort to come in. Stage 1 __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-28-2011, 10:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	We haven't taken delivery of ours yet and I've already ordered an Invidia Q300 exhaust, catted downpipe, and Cobb AP. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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