STI or 370Z

kenchan · 03-26-2012, 03:57 PM

alchemy- sounds like a

plan.

Alchemy · 03-26-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

alchemy- sounds like a

plan.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

As soon as my 2000 Ford Explorer dies Im most likely getting into a WRX. At least thats the plan now. The Z and my house are paid off so I really have no excuse. It would be so awesome to have a Z and a WRX in the driveway

Plus with just an intake and a tune you get oodles of extra HP.

I used to always think about getting a WRX wagon for a practical car. But now I think when I get a practical "car" it's going to be a truck, since I want towing capability.

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Originally Posted by edub370

...Take it easy, Champ. Why don't you stop talking for a while?

sit the next couple plays out, if you know what I mean.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-26-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Maybe it's my area, but I sure see more WRX/Impreza than Mustangs or Camaros

Where in NY you live? I know in the 5 boroughs its mostly jdm and german as DD's. Muscle cars in the city are usually bought used and restored on classic status. Most of the stangs and maro's you will see in the 5 boroughs will be v6 as well. Challengers are mad rare... STi's are popular in the NYC cuz you never use top end power. So the subie makes for a crap load of fun where most highways speed limit is 50 and most streets are 25 and 30mph.

kenchan · 03-26-2012, 04:09 PM

i think i see a lot of wrx's and impreza hatches in my area too but like mustangs they blend in the background with the honda accords and such.

Alchemy · 03-26-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I used to always think about getting a WRX wagon for a practical car. But now I think when I get a practical "car" it's going to be a truck, since I want towing capability.

I always have tried to have a SUV for towing or just piling a bunch of crud into. I def dont get near enough use out of it in that aspect. About all the hauling my Exploder sees is hauling my trash to the end of the driveway Sunday night. I just wanna be able to

all year long. Its too depressing taking my Z off the road in the winter and driving the Ford. Its like punishment and I didnt even do anything wrong.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I always have tried to have a SUV for towing or just piling a bunch of crud into. I def dont get near enough use out of it in that aspect. About all the hauling my Exploder sees is hauling my trash to the end of the driveway Sunday night. I just wanna be able to

all year long. Its too depressing taking my Z off the road in the winter and driving the Ford. Its like punishment and I didnt even do anything wrong.

Yeah I definitely see the benefit to having a fun car to drive year round.

cossie1600 · 03-26-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Where in NY you live? I know in the 5 boroughs its mostly jdm and german as DD's. Muscle cars in the city are usually bought used and restored on classic status. Most of the stangs and maro's you will see in the 5 boroughs will be v6 as well. Challengers are mad rare... STi's are popular in the NYC cuz you never use top end power. So the subie makes for a crap load of fun where most highways speed limit is 50 and most streets are 25 and 30mph.

I work in White Plains. I just found it laughable people making fun of the Mustang and Corvette for being common, yet I see as many Impreza's as I do with Mustangs and Corvettes. Weird..

Also I hope the new WRX is really a lot faster (not just in a straightline) all around because every heavily modded WRX I have seen have had their a$$'es kicked by lightly modded or stock STIs. (Mostly at autox as I usually only see STIs at the track). It's really quite sad given the hype they get.

I like the STI and everything, but buying that car at sticker or even invoice seems pretty crazy to me. It starts at 34 or 35K if I recall correctly?!? (My friend did buy an 09 brand new in 2009 for 29K!!!).

Alchemy · 03-26-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah I definitely see the benefit to having a fun car to drive year round.

I hate simply being a "commuter" and when Im in my Explorer thats what Im reduced to.

Red__Zed · 03-26-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alchemy

i hate simply being a "commuter" and when im in my explorer thats what im reduced to.

never be a commuter!

GNS · 03-26-2012, 08:08 PM

If set on an STI, I would wait for the new STI. Ringlands are an issue with current.

phelan · 03-26-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GNS

If set on an STI, I would wait for the new STI. Ringlands are an issue with current.

? i have heard of very few incidents with recent models. source?

GNS · 03-26-2012, 08:24 PM

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-26-2012, 08:31 PM

I have a stage 2 2011 sti and I have had Zero issues with the engine nor have I heard of any real ringland issues occurring from cars that were properly driven or modded. most of these problems stem from people auto crossing sti's with bolt-ons and no tune.

roplusbee · 03-26-2012, 09:18 PM

One of my roomates back in Hawaii had an 04 STi (the other had a jacked up truck with the obnoxious exhaust, lol) and I had an 04 SE-R Spec V. We used to trade cars often so that we could throw the chicks for a loop when they thought they were following us around. Anyway, the STi was pretty good straight out of the box. His previous car was an 02 (I think, not sure of the year) WRX but he found the twisty section of Farrington HWY that was gravel ridden and ended up at the bottom of the hill through the trees.

He did catback, intake, tune, FMIC, EBC, injectors and FP. It was considerably quicker afterwards. Never knew how much power he was putting down, but I could never keep up with those guys back then in a straight line anyway. I had some of the fastest times through the corners (in the Spec V), but got demolished on the straightaways, lol.........

03-26-2012, 08:24 PM	#88 (permalink)
GNS Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 14	Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com Hope that search works, if not, go here (GR-General - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com) and type in 'ringland' in the search bar at the bottom. 2011 STi cracked ringland at 12,000km - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com 7,000miles...maybe cracked ringland? - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com 4320 miles and broken ring ...Update - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com 2011 sti reduced power, now possible ringland failure cyl4 - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com Engine exploded for the 3rd time, what to do? - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com More broken pistons. - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com Just test drove a 2010 w/2 new pistons... - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com Not again?! - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com Okay, I could keep posting links for quite a while, so I'll just stop. Last edited by GNS; 03-26-2012 at 08:32 PM.

03-26-2012, 08:31 PM	#89 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	I have a stage 2 2011 sti and I have had Zero issues with the engine nor have I heard of any real ringland issues occurring from cars that were properly driven or modded. most of these problems stem from people auto crossing sti's with bolt-ons and no tune. __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-26-2012, 09:18 PM	#90 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	One of my roomates back in Hawaii had an 04 STi (the other had a jacked up truck with the obnoxious exhaust, lol) and I had an 04 SE-R Spec V. We used to trade cars often so that we could throw the chicks for a loop when they thought they were following us around. Anyway, the STi was pretty good straight out of the box. His previous car was an 02 (I think, not sure of the year) WRX but he found the twisty section of Farrington HWY that was gravel ridden and ended up at the bottom of the hill through the trees. He did catback, intake, tune, FMIC, EBC, injectors and FP. It was considerably quicker afterwards. Never knew how much power he was putting down, but I could never keep up with those guys back then in a straight line anyway. I had some of the fastest times through the corners (in the Spec V), but got demolished on the straightaways, lol......... __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-26-2012, 03:57 PM	#76 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	alchemy- sounds like a plan.

03-26-2012, 04:09 PM	#80 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think i see a lot of wrx's and impreza hatches in my area too but like mustangs they blend in the background with the honda accords and such.

03-26-2012, 08:08 PM	#86 (permalink)
GNS Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 14	If set on an STI, I would wait for the new STI. Ringlands are an issue with current.