STI or 370Z

roplusbee · 03-26-2012, 09:19 PM

Oh yeah.........what's wrong with the Legacy? That was almost my family car a long while ago.......

RoshDawg · 03-26-2012, 10:13 PM

Hey, I have both so I can chime in a bit.

An STi on a rally stage (or any dirtroad, snow trail, and so on) is insanely fun. All you need are different tires. If that does not sound like you then I would get the Z.

If you don't plan on doing heavy modding, get the Z. If you plan on putting a lot of money in your car, then then there are almost no limits to what you can do with the STi (after you replace pistons with race spec, as you do with most cars during heavy modding)

Don't let the ringland failures scare you away. Despite the many posts, it is actually quite rare. Proper tunes can also decrease your odds of failure.

I am obsessed with both cars and know plenty about them. If you need any more info don't hesitate to pm me.

Methodical4u · 03-27-2012, 01:29 AM

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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.

save your money on the intake... it's pretty well proven to have little to no gain until 400 whp. Supposedly the most restrictive part is the downpipe. For over 300 whp the local tuner here says a TBE, IC, and EBCS. I don't think even the full TBE is needed however... the downpipe itself frees a lot of power up.

bigsix · 03-27-2012, 12:30 PM

Wow, that's a strong sound going up to redline with the F.I. headers & catback exhaust.

Methodical4u · 03-28-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Wow, that's a strong sound going up to redline with the F.I. headers & catback exhaust.

Yeah, the F.I. set-up is very nice. I loved the tone of my ART pipes and F.I. exhaust.

GNS · 04-02-2012, 12:42 AM

There goes another one:

Looking for advice - Subaru buying back my STi - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

Mecinoid · 04-02-2012, 05:45 AM

Man I love he sound of these VQ motors on the revs with a good exhaust system. I need to record mine to see what it really sounds like outside. Inside mine is subdued. However, when I get on it I know it whales.

Buy a 370Z you won't be sorry... Less to go wrong, fast, looks great, quality build and will last you a long time.

Trips · 04-02-2012, 11:13 AM

Either choice is good

And STAY ON TOPIC!!

Mecinoid · 04-03-2012, 08:49 AM

I've often though about getting a WRX or STI. For some reason after test driving them they remind me of my old VW. Not sure I'll ever get over that. Great cars though.

Mannysrt8 · 04-03-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

Oh yeah.........what's wrong with the Legacy? That was almost my family car a long while ago.......

I just sold my 2010 Leggy,its okay..thats where it ends

Evil Sports · 04-03-2012, 03:17 PM

All respect to the ability to Mod the STI but those cars are just Effin Ugly. Yeah I want a fast/quick car but Not an Ugly one.

RoshDawg · 04-03-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

All respect to the ability to Mod the STI but those cars are just Effin Ugly. Yeah I want a fast/quick car but Not an Ugly one.

To each his own.. I think both the sedan and hatchback look great IMO. The 5 door model is either love it or hate it. First time I'm hearing someone hate both though..

Nikkolai · 04-03-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

To each his own.. I think both the sedan and hatchback look great IMO. The 5 door model is either love it or hate it. First time I'm hearing someone hate both though..

lol Subaru's always had the rep of having ugly cars.

Evil Sports · 04-03-2012, 06:33 PM

Trust me as a X turbo mod junky I want to like them and have look at um many times but they just dont work for me.

r1eater · 04-03-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

Trust me as a X turbo mod junky I want to like them and have look at um many times but they just dont work for me.

yeah I agree the Z is much sexier than the STI, but I wouldnt say the STI is ugly. To me a base Z is ugly lol

03-26-2012, 09:19 PM	#91 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Oh yeah.........what's wrong with the Legacy? That was almost my family car a long while ago....... __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#92 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	Hey, I have both so I can chime in a bit. An STi on a rally stage (or any dirtroad, snow trail, and so on) is insanely fun. All you need are different tires. If that does not sound like you then I would get the Z. If you don't plan on doing heavy modding, get the Z. If you plan on putting a lot of money in your car, then then there are almost no limits to what you can do with the STi (after you replace pistons with race spec, as you do with most cars during heavy modding) Don't let the ringland failures scare you away. Despite the many posts, it is actually quite rare. Proper tunes can also decrease your odds of failure. I am obsessed with both cars and know plenty about them. If you need any more info don't hesitate to pm me. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

04-02-2012, 05:45 AM	#97 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6725	Man I love he sound of these VQ motors on the revs with a good exhaust system. I need to record mine to see what it really sounds like outside. Inside mine is subdued. However, when I get on it I know it whales. Buy a 370Z you won't be sorry... Less to go wrong, fast, looks great, quality build and will last you a long time. __________________ Z-Forum Member since 2001. Multiple Z owner since 1983 ------- Awesome ---------- Z. --------- Enjoy the ride !!! Last edited by Mecinoid; 04-02-2012 at 05:54 AM.

04-02-2012, 11:13 AM	#98 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Either choice is good And STAY ON TOPIC!! __________________ Last edited by Trips; 04-02-2012 at 11:15 AM.

04-03-2012, 08:49 AM	#99 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6725	I've often though about getting a WRX or STI. For some reason after test driving them they remind me of my old VW. Not sure I'll ever get over that. Great cars though. __________________ Z-Forum Member since 2001. Multiple Z owner since 1983 ------- Awesome ---------- Z. --------- Enjoy the ride !!!

03-27-2012, 12:30 PM	#94 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Wow, that's a strong sound going up to redline with the F.I. headers & catback exhaust.

04-02-2012, 12:42 AM	#96 (permalink)
GNS Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 14	There goes another one: Looking for advice - Subaru buying back my STi - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

04-03-2012, 03:17 PM	#101 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 14	All respect to the ability to Mod the STI but those cars are just Effin Ugly. Yeah I want a fast/quick car but Not an Ugly one. __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

04-03-2012, 06:33 PM	#104 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 14	Trust me as a X turbo mod junky I want to like them and have look at um many times but they just dont work for me. __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS