opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Spec Jay · 11-07-2011, 12:52 AM

semtex · 11-07-2011, 08:15 AM

Yes, they're Motegi Racing. The rims are 17x7, the tires are 235/45R-17. I got them as a wheel and tire package from the Tire Rack.

phelan · 11-07-2011, 10:24 AM

djpathfinder just made me fork out cash for mudflaps and the shark fin antenna

yes i live in california and people will go "what the f*ck mudflaps?" but the body has taken so many dings and chips from the recent rain, it's absurd. and hopefully it'll stay cleaner a little longer with a little less road spray.

djpathfinder · 11-07-2011, 10:26 AM

money well spent!

Isn't that what forums are for?

Up next: performance and suspension mods. Phelan, you can be my Huckleberry.

phelan · 11-07-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

money well spent!

Isn't that what forums are for?

Up next: performance and suspension mods. Phelan, you can be my Huckleberry.

i want the whiteline anti-lift and sway bars sooo badly, but i can't afford it right now

djpathfinder · 11-07-2011, 10:59 AM

Easy there cowboy! You can always save money for new mods in the spring.

I'm thinking about Whiteline sways too. Not so sure about coilovers/springs. It will be a winter driven car, so I want to make sure I've got good clearance.

phelan · 11-07-2011, 11:22 AM

but...want NOW!!!

Spec Jay · 11-07-2011, 02:54 PM

Credit card rich!

Red__Zed · 11-07-2011, 11:11 PM

so do I throw some winter tires on my WRX rims, or buy a full setup? And which tires do I go with?

m4a1mustang · 11-07-2011, 11:12 PM

Dunlop Wintersport M3s

djpathfinder · 11-07-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

so do I throw some winter tires on my WRX rims, or buy a full setup? And which tires do I go with?

^in red

Whitemtl370 · 11-08-2011, 02:55 AM

I say buy an evo. I had an x, and drove the sti many times, the evo is simply better. Road and track referres to the evo as an insurmountable opponent to the sti. The engines are bullit proof, and 350 awhp is simply turboback exhaust uicp and boost controller away(dyno tune of course)

semtex · 11-08-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

so do I throw some winter tires on my WRX rims, or buy a full setup? And which tires do I go with?

Full setup if you plan to keep using the stock rims in the dry/no-snow months. Mount the winters on the WRX rims if you plan to upgrade your rims for dry/no-snow.

DJ-of-E · 11-08-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitemtl370

I say buy an evo. I had an x, and drove the sti many times, the evo is simply better. Road and track referres to the evo as an insurmountable opponent to the sti. The engines are bullit proof, and 350 awhp is simply turboback exhaust uicp and boost controller away(dyno tune of course)

I wouldn't call it bulletproof since I use to work on many evos as well. Then again, my standard of bullet proof is if it could hit 100,000 miles without issues or over 10 years old.

I do know 350AWHP on evo 9 and 10 seem to last a good 40,000 and the only thing to concern is a head gasket replacement (which is a WHOLE LOT EASIER TO DO ON EVO than a Subby). As far as bullet proof, I haven't seen a many evos in my area over 100,000 miles on that set up, but I haven't seen any complaints as well.

At least better than many Subies going on detonation or rod knock when doing auto-x, why is their oil issues so....horrid compared to Porsche?

phelan · 11-08-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

I wouldn't call it bulletproof since I use to work on many evos as well. Then again, my standard of bullet proof is if it could hit 100,000 miles without issues or over 10 years old.

I do know 350AWHP on evo 9 and 10 seem to last a good 40,000 and the only thing to concern is a head gasket replacement (which is a WHOLE LOT EASIER TO DO ON EVO than a Subby). As far as bullet proof, I haven't seen a many evos in my area over 100,000 miles on that set up, but I haven't seen any complaints as well.

At least better than many Subies going on detonation or rod knock when doing auto-x, why is their oil issues so....horrid compared to Porsche?

2011 has different oil requirements lol. And detonation? Road knock? I haven't heard of a lot of the recent ones having issues, other than the 2008 ringland debacle.

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semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Yes, they're Motegi Racing. The rims are 17x7, the tires are 235/45R-17. I got them as a wheel and tire package from the Tire Rack. __________________ "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.

11-07-2011, 10:24 AM	#258 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	djpathfinder just made me fork out cash for mudflaps and the shark fin antenna yes i live in california and people will go "what the fck mudflaps?" but the body has taken so many dings and chips from the recent rain, it's absurd. and hopefully it'll stay cleaner a little longer with a little less road spray. __________________ 凛 ('Rin')* - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-07-2011, 10:26 AM	#259 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	money well spent! Isn't that what forums are for? Up next: performance and suspension mods. Phelan, you can be my Huckleberry. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-07-2011, 10:59 AM	#261 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Easy there cowboy! You can always save money for new mods in the spring. I'm thinking about Whiteline sways too. Not so sure about coilovers/springs. It will be a winter driven car, so I want to make sure I've got good clearance. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-07-2011, 11:22 AM	#262 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	but...want NOW!!! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-07-2011, 02:54 PM	#263 (permalink)
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11-07-2011, 11:11 PM	#264 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	so do I throw some winter tires on my WRX rims, or buy a full setup? And which tires do I go with?

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11-08-2011, 02:55 AM	#267 (permalink)
Whitemtl370 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 36 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	I say buy an evo. I had an x, and drove the sti many times, the evo is simply better. Road and track referres to the evo as an insurmountable opponent to the sti. The engines are bullit proof, and 350 awhp is simply turboback exhaust uicp and boost controller away(dyno tune of course)

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