opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Red__Zed · 12-13-2011, 02:49 PM

How you like the q300?

Those tq numbers are sick!

semtex · 12-13-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ great looking pipe and dual tips!

Thanks Ken!

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

How you like the q300?

Those tq numbers are sick!

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Originally Posted by phelan

q300 is one of my favorite exhausts for the subie. subtle, but growls happily when you put your foot down.

I love it, Red. Phelan you're bang on about the Q300. I was a little concerned because of the noise ordinances here, but this exhaust has a Jekyll & Hyde thing going. It actually stays pretty quiet and civilized under light/normal load. But if you step on it, then it opens up and all hell breaks loose.

Oh I forgot to mention, I also got Whiteline swaybars installed, the 24mm adjustable ones both front and rear. The front has two settings - soft and firm, and the rear has three settings - soft, medium, firm. I set the front to soft and the rear to firm. This pretty much eliminates the understeer that comes standard with AWD cars and makes it handle more like RWD with more of a bias towards oversteer. I love how my car corners now.

MB_Z · 12-16-2011, 11:36 AM

Hey guys I'm in the same boat as most of you seriously considerly picking up a 11 Sti. I've had a couple problems with my Z and looking to get rid of it. Still love the thing every time I drive it. Had a question for you guys currently with the Sti. I have 18x8 rims with blizzak lm-60s on them that I used for the Z, will I be able to keep them and throw them on the Sti or is 18x8 to big? I see most people going with 17x7s. Thanks a lot guys

Red__Zed · 12-16-2011, 11:38 AM

What are the offsets?

djpathfinder · 12-16-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What are the offsets?

As for the wheels, offset and spoke shape would determine whether you will clear the front calipers. Worse case, you may need to run a spacer up front. I'm running LM-60s (245/40R18) on my stock rims 18x8.5 +55 right now.

MB_Z · 12-16-2011, 12:00 PM

Honestly im not sure of the offsets. I bought them second hand and have not been able to find any info on offsets. There MSW type 20's 18x8. Thanks for the info though I have a buddy who lives an hour from me with a 11 Sti I'll have to drive down there and try them out on his. Thanks again for the info and speedy responses.

semtex · 12-16-2011, 12:08 PM

Even if the wheels don't work on the STi, you might be able to re-use the tires themselves.

djpathfinder · 12-16-2011, 12:38 PM

Look at the back side of the wheel. The wheel specs should be stamp on the back. You'll see "18x8" somewhere. Then you should see either "ET" or "+" (or something like that) followed by 2 numbers (eg ET 30), which tells you (+30 mm) offset.

Like Semtex said you could still use the tires so long as overall diameter is around OEM spec (25.6", IIRC).

MB_Z · 12-17-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Look at the back side of the wheel. The wheel specs should be stamp on the back. You'll see "18x8" somewhere. Then you should see either "ET" or "+" (or something like that) followed by 2 numbers (eg ET 30), which tells you (+30 mm) offset.

Like Semtex said you could still use the tires so long as overall diameter is around OEM spec (25.6", IIRC).

THANKS i found it. They are ET 35

djpathfinder · 12-17-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MB_Z

THANKS i found it. They are ET 35

Cool! Check the wheels out on your friend's STi. The OEM 2011 wheel is 18x8.5 +55 with 245/40R18. So, your 18x8 +35 offset should be fine, but double check that the wheel clears the front calipers and that the tire sits flush and doesn't rub. It's the caliper clearance that's the concern. STi wheel fitment is more finicky than the 370Z.

Methodical4u · 12-17-2011, 12:51 PM

I like the new impreza look... I would buy the WRX first though. It doesn't scream "I'M A BOY RACER" as much with the shorter wing... of course you could always get a more subtle one :-) The thing is that unless you are going to track your car, paying the extra 10 grand just isn't worth it IMO.

Having a turbo and a 2.5L opens up a lot of torque possibilities which I like. Subaru has also great safety ratings over the last few years all of their models have met the top safety pic.

I owe a lot on my car... but if I could pay it off, i'd buy the WRX first.

12-16-2011, 11:36 AM	#303 (permalink)
MB_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 69 Drives: 11 370Z BS M6 SP Rep Power: 14	Hey guys I'm in the same boat as most of you seriously considerly picking up a 11 Sti. I've had a couple problems with my Z and looking to get rid of it. Still love the thing every time I drive it. Had a question for you guys currently with the Sti. I have 18x8 rims with blizzak lm-60s on them that I used for the Z, will I be able to keep them and throw them on the Sti or is 18x8 to big? I see most people going with 17x7s. Thanks a lot guys __________________ Factory NISMO suspension l HPS/K&N l F.I. 12" CBE

12-16-2011, 12:00 PM	#306 (permalink)
MB_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 69 Drives: 11 370Z BS M6 SP Rep Power: 14	Honestly im not sure of the offsets. I bought them second hand and have not been able to find any info on offsets. There MSW type 20's 18x8. Thanks for the info though I have a buddy who lives an hour from me with a 11 Sti I'll have to drive down there and try them out on his. Thanks again for the info and speedy responses. __________________ Factory NISMO suspension l HPS/K&N l F.I. 12" CBE

12-16-2011, 12:08 PM	#307 (permalink)
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	Even if the wheels don't work on the STi, you might be able to re-use the tires themselves. __________________ "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.

12-16-2011, 12:38 PM	#308 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Look at the back side of the wheel. The wheel specs should be stamp on the back. You'll see "18x8" somewhere. Then you should see either "ET" or "+" (or something like that) followed by 2 numbers (eg ET 30), which tells you (+30 mm) offset. Like Semtex said you could still use the tires so long as overall diameter is around OEM spec (25.6", IIRC). __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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12-13-2011, 02:49 PM	#301 (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	How you like the q300? Those tq numbers are sick!

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12-17-2011, 12:51 PM	#311 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	I like the new impreza look... I would buy the WRX first though. It doesn't scream "I'M A BOY RACER" as much with the shorter wing... of course you could always get a more subtle one :-) The thing is that unless you are going to track your car, paying the extra 10 grand just isn't worth it IMO. Having a turbo and a 2.5L opens up a lot of torque possibilities which I like. Subaru has also great safety ratings over the last few years all of their models have met the top safety pic. I owe a lot on my car... but if I could pay it off, i'd buy the WRX first.