opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Pelican170 · 09-07-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You don't even need exhaust

So its just higher boost then? is that all it is really? just curious...

Red__Zed · 09-07-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

So its just higher boost then? is that all it is really? just curious...

Tune and downpipe is a common "stage 2" setup.

Pelican170 · 09-07-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Tune and downpipe is a common "stage 2" setup.

aaahh gotcha. thanks. For some reason I was under the impression that a stock STI was as fast or if not faster than a Z. Dont know why I thought that after reading this thread, granted a WRX is easy to mod...

Red__Zed · 09-07-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

aaahh gotcha. thanks. For some reason I was under the impression that a stock STI was as fast or if not faster than a Z. Dont know why I thought that after reading this thread, granted a WRX is easy to mod...

Straight-line the z definitely has the edge in anything but maybe 0-60.

supunna_picta · 09-07-2011, 03:40 PM

Just noticed you're in Western Washington. Get a Z and be done with it. You can stay home for the 2 days you might get snow and bum rides to Crystal if you ski/board.

Pelican170 · 09-07-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Straight-line the z definitely has the edge in anything but maybe 0-60.

Im assuming due to AWD vs. RWD off launch..

Good to know, thanks for the info..

phelan · 09-07-2011, 05:40 PM

you can't even tell the difference between sti and regular WRX anymore if they're debadged. i think.

HATED1 · 09-07-2011, 06:34 PM

thanks for the info guys, another reason for the possible switch, is i would like to possibly go on road trips, any huge diffference in gas mileage?

Red__Zed · 09-07-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HATED1

thanks for the info guys, another reason for the possible switch, is i would like to possibly go on road trips, any huge diffference in gas mileage?

Depends how you drive. I can usually get a few mpg better in my Z than my WRX, but it's pretty close.

tranceformer · 09-07-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

you can't even tell the difference between sti and regular WRX anymore if they're debadged. i think.

does the STI have fender flares over the WRX?

red6spd · 09-07-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

does the STI have fender flares over the WRX?

I think Subaru has made them all look the same. The best ways to tell the difference is the Brakes and maybe the wheels, not sure about the wheels.

Spec Jay · 09-07-2011, 07:21 PM

main difference is brakes and wing. wrx comes with no/stubby wing vs the sti's. and of course brakes. wrx wheels look pretty similar to sti wheels already.

280z/300zx · 09-07-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HATED1

thanks for the info guys, another reason for the possible switch, is i would like to possibly go on road trips, any huge diffference in gas mileage?

Gas mileage in both the Z and STI suck so if that is a concern look for a different car altogether. If you want power and gas mileage look no further than a C6 Corvette. Used to get 32mpg on the hwy with that thing doing 80+ to California. Then again this won't solve your AWD itch for snow and rain. Honestly in a performance car gas mileage shouldn't even be a factor; or at least that's my opinion. That's the price I pay to have a fun car

Red__Zed · 09-07-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

does the STI have fender flares over the WRX?

not anymore. 2011 WRXs got the widebody.

The STI has stuff like the wing, and some little accents all over the car (fender, over the exhaust pipes, etc), grille...and of course rims/brakes

Spec Jay · 09-07-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

Gas mileage in both the Z and STI suck so if that is a concern look for a different car altogether. If you want power and gas mileage look no further than a C6 Corvette. Used to get 32mpg on the hwy with that thing doing 80+ to California. Then again this won't solve your AWD itch for snow and rain. Honestly in a performance car gas mileage shouldn't even be a factor; or at least that's my opinion. That's the price I pay to have a fun car

i get about 32 on the highway with the z

09-07-2011, 03:40 PM	#35 (permalink)
supunna_picta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 102 Drives: Red 370z Rep Power: 14	Just noticed you're in Western Washington. Get a Z and be done with it. You can stay home for the 2 days you might get snow and bum rides to Crystal if you ski/board. __________________ 2011 Touring/Sport/6mt \| winter: 2009 WRX

09-07-2011, 05:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	you can't even tell the difference between sti and regular WRX anymore if they're debadged. i think. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

09-07-2011, 06:34 PM	#38 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	thanks for the info guys, another reason for the possible switch, is i would like to possibly go on road trips, any huge diffference in gas mileage? __________________ If i can't be loved I might as well be hated...

09-07-2011, 07:21 PM	#42 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 19	main difference is brakes and wing. wrx comes with no/stubby wing vs the sti's. and of course brakes. wrx wheels look pretty similar to sti wheels already. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

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