opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Red__Zed · 10-25-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

that is amazing!

still looks clumsy.

But swirl-free!

nuTinmuch · 10-25-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ha-Ha! That's not my car... it's a painting. Done in early 2009.

I know it's not your car! I'm just don't understand why anyone would want that thing in their signature at all.

djpathfinder · 10-26-2011, 03:58 PM

Phelan, just a few pics to show you what the functional shark fin antenna looks like installed on my sedan.

Of course, this was the original antenna.

Yours might have a different base. Visual Garage has a second version that is meant to incorporate the sat radio antenna and that should fit you. Contact them through their website if you're interested and ask them about it.
VG Shark Fin Antenna - Home

6MT · 10-26-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I know it's not your car! I'm just don't understand why anyone would want that thing in their signature at all.

now.... Haters gonna hate!

semtex · 10-27-2011, 10:50 AM

I replaced my Z with a 2011 STi sedan (spark silver) back in June. All I've done is added a front strut-brace and Cobb Stage 1 running the 93-octane map (I fill with 94). It's plenty quick for my DD needs, although I would like to do the downpipe and CBE at some point. Already have my winter wheels with Blizzak LM-60s ready to go. I miss my Z, but there's no way I could use it as my DD during the winters in Canada (I moved here from Georgia, where the Z was perfect).

semtex · 10-27-2011, 10:56 AM

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.

phelan · 10-27-2011, 05:24 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, 09:01 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 · 10-28-2011, 12:46 AM

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.

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 12:49 AM

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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 · 10-28-2011, 12:59 AM

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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.

phelan · 10-28-2011, 01:00 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, 01:00 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.

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 01:01 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.

shadoquad · 10-28-2011, 01:02 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.

10-26-2011, 03:58 PM	#198 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Phelan, just a few pics to show you what the functional shark fin antenna looks like installed on my sedan. Of course, this was the original antenna. Yours might have a different base. Visual Garage has a second version that is meant to incorporate the sat radio antenna and that should fit you. Contact them through their website if you're interested and ask them about it. VG Shark Fin Antenna - Home __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-27-2011, 10:50 AM	#200 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I replaced my Z with a 2011 STi sedan (spark silver) back in June. All I've done is added a front strut-brace and Cobb Stage 1 running the 93-octane map (I fill with 94). It's plenty quick for my DD needs, although I would like to do the downpipe and CBE at some point. Already have my winter wheels with Blizzak LM-60s ready to go. I miss my Z, but there's no way I could use it as my DD during the winters in Canada (I moved here from Georgia, where the Z was perfect). __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

10-27-2011, 10:56 AM	#201 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	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. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

10-27-2011, 05:24 PM	#202 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 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.

10-28-2011, 12:46 AM	#204 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 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, 01:00 AM	#207 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 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.

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