opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

NewYorkJon34 · 10-08-2011, 10:30 AM

The 2011 is really a great car, but I can't see myself buying one since I bought & modded my Z. It would be like buying my Z all over again & losing all the money I spent in mods.

phelan · 10-08-2011, 11:58 AM

Don't mod the wrx lol

I need to get the front redetailed to get some grime off again and I hope to clear bra as well. We'll see...

280z/300zx · 10-08-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Thanks guys! Stage 1 = Cobb or tune. Stage 2 = downpipe or exhaust + tune (it's not very clear...but the last 3 people (including Spec Jay) say DP, so I'll buy that.

Phelan, I got 24" hood (to top of hood scoop), full front bumper, front fenders, mirrors luggage strip and fog lights done for $600.

Spec Jay, our window for leaves changing color and falling is so small (2 weeks). I much prefer the slower and later transition in Seattle.

Stage 2 is ONLY the downpipe and tune. Having a CBE is optional but not required. A lot of Suby guys will run a downpipe with the stock CBE to keep it quieter.

For the guy that mentioned having an intake, actually Cobb doesn't even recommend an intake with their tune. You'll find a lot of guys with modded Suby's are still using the stock intake because it's better than 99% of the aftermarket intakes out there. Those that do have aftermarket intakes typically have a custom tune.

Miss my old Suby and have considered getting the new STI. Actually the exact same spec one pictured here (rally blue STI sedan). I think for now I'm just going to stick with the Z and wait to see what comes out over the next year or so. The new C7 Vette and the new 2013 STI have my interest peaked; as does my curiosity to what Nissan will do with the next gen Z.

HATED1 · 10-08-2011, 12:26 PM

looks good man ! your already preparing for winter!! im jelly for AWD

kenchan · 10-08-2011, 01:44 PM

phelan - good that you bought the 2011 cause i saw some picts of the 2012 and ...

phelan · 10-08-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

phelan - good that you bought the 2011 cause i saw some picts of the 2012 and ...

? wrx didn't change other than some minor exterior.

the 2012 base impreza...yeah that's totally different now lol

about intakes - i saw on the cobb AP they have maps for the AEM intake, and their own intake, but i agree, after further research it seems intake is a massive waste.

not that i was going to do anything to this car beyond stage 1 anyway...

djpathfinder · 10-08-2011, 03:11 PM

Yup, 2012 Impreza = yuck! Plain-Jane and Accord-wannabe.

phelan · 10-11-2011, 01:15 PM

day 17 of ownership: fully broken in, finally got the taps fully open...i came in to work with a humongous grin on my face

side note: i need some better pedals, i think. my foot slips off the clutch way too easily; there's just no grip on this thing. i'd be reversing into a parking spot, and a few adjustments later, my foot will be hovering on the clutch because my foot moved around.

is it like that on the STi?

djpathfinder · 10-11-2011, 01:52 PM

I agree about the pedals...they get slippery. Hard to heel-toe when shoes are wet because it feels like my foot is slipping. I find that the pedals and steering wheel are light... could do with a bit more pressure to operate.

phelan · 10-11-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

I agree about the pedals...they get slippery. Hard to heel-toe when shoes are wet because it feels like my foot is slipping. I find that the pedals and steering wheel are light... could do with a bit more pressure to operate.

hmm so the STi pedals are slippery too. time to find some aftermarket ones. i've definitely slipped when heel-toeing a few times, messed up my shifts a little.

HATED1 · 10-11-2011, 02:41 PM

i agree with the pedals being too light. mot much more i can add.

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-11-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

What color STI? Did you get a tune through Cobb AP? Why was the Cayman S a bad idea for you?

I ended up getting the gun metallic and yea the Cayman was just too small. It was not a good DD for what I need right now. I just have the cobb accesport tune.

Red__Zed · 10-11-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

hmm so the STi pedals are slippery too. time to find some aftermarket ones. i've definitely slipped when heel-toeing a few times, messed up my shifts a little.

yeah, very annoying. if your shoes are even slightly damp it's ridiculous....
if you run across any good pedals let me know.

djpathfinder · 10-12-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

I ended up getting the gun metallic and yea the Cayman was just too small. It was not a good DD for what I need right now. I just have the cobb accesport tune.

Like that color a lot too...reminds me of my 40th Anniv. Pictures?

CrownR426 · 10-12-2011, 01:14 AM

i would trade it in!

10-08-2011, 10:30 AM	#151 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	The 2011 is really a great car, but I can't see myself buying one since I bought & modded my Z. It would be like buying my Z all over again & losing all the money I spent in mods. __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build Last edited by NewYorkJon34; 10-08-2011 at 10:33 AM.

10-08-2011, 11:58 AM	#152 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Don't mod the wrx lol I need to get the front redetailed to get some grime off again and I hope to clear bra as well. We'll see... __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-08-2011, 12:26 PM	#154 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	looks good man ! your already preparing for winter!! im jelly for AWD __________________ If i can't be loved I might as well be hated...

10-08-2011, 03:11 PM	#157 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Yup, 2012 Impreza = yuck! Plain-Jane and Accord-wannabe. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-11-2011, 01:15 PM	#158 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	day 17 of ownership: fully broken in, finally got the taps fully open...i came in to work with a humongous grin on my face side note: i need some better pedals, i think. my foot slips off the clutch way too easily; there's just no grip on this thing. i'd be reversing into a parking spot, and a few adjustments later, my foot will be hovering on the clutch because my foot moved around. is it like that on the STi? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-08-2011, 01:44 PM	#155 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	phelan - good that you bought the 2011 cause i saw some picts of the 2012 and ...

10-11-2011, 01:52 PM	#159 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I agree about the pedals...they get slippery. Hard to heel-toe when shoes are wet because it feels like my foot is slipping. I find that the pedals and steering wheel are light... could do with a bit more pressure to operate. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-11-2011, 02:41 PM	#161 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	i agree with the pedals being too light. mot much more i can add. __________________ If i can't be loved I might as well be hated...

10-12-2011, 01:14 AM	#165 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	i would trade it in! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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