opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Red370 · 09-22-2011, 04:59 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, 01:12 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.

phelan · 09-28-2011, 11:27 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, 11:36 AM

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

phelan · 09-28-2011, 11:53 AM

As this is my daily driver, I didn't get a downpipe just because I get spooked about the warranty. The gains from the downpipe aren't worth the risk IMO, but that's just me.

I am pondering exhaust choices though

Invidia Q300 is a popular choice...but knowing me, I might just fork out cash for a GReddy.

kenchan · 09-28-2011, 12:51 PM

Any picts?

Joseph B · 09-28-2011, 01:47 PM

Here is my dirty little evo. The color choice was hard, but in the end phantom black was it for me.

KaienZ34 · 09-28-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph B

Here is my dirty little evo. The color choice was hard, but in the end phantom black was it for me.

I couldn't see the pic so i went to your album.

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Joseph B · 09-28-2011, 01:55 PM

Thx Kaien, I fixed it.

KaienZ34 · 09-28-2011, 02:14 PM

No problem,

...

phelan · 09-28-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Any picts?

just this one for now

Spec Jay · 09-28-2011, 08:21 PM

rin is never gonna leve the garage now lol

kenchan · 09-29-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

just this one for now

cool, you got the hatch!

wasn't that like a 5K premium (プレミアム

) vs the sedan? or was that just on the STI's?

Red__Zed · 09-29-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

cool, you got the hatch!

wasn't that like a 5K premium (プレミアム

) vs the sedan? or was that just on the STI's?

Where I live at least, the hatch is much easier to find.

phelan · 09-29-2011, 03:21 PM

no i could have gotten either one for about the same price. i just like the hatch more

09-22-2011, 04:59 AM	#106 (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

09-28-2011, 11:27 AM	#108 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 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, 11:36 AM	#109 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	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

09-28-2011, 11:53 AM	#110 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	As this is my daily driver, I didn't get a downpipe just because I get spooked about the warranty. The gains from the downpipe aren't worth the risk IMO, but that's just me. I am pondering exhaust choices though Invidia Q300 is a popular choice...but knowing me, I might just fork out cash for a GReddy. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-28-2011, 02:14 PM	#115 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	No problem,... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

09-28-2011, 12:51 PM	#111 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Any picts?

09-28-2011, 01:55 PM	#114 (permalink)
Joseph B Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 160 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	Thx Kaien, I fixed it.

09-28-2011, 08:21 PM	#117 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	rin is never gonna leve the garage now lol __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

09-29-2011, 03:21 PM	#120 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	no i could have gotten either one for about the same price. i just like the hatch more __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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