opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 08:01 AM

^yeah just the hatch has clear tails.

Those winter wheels look sweet. I need something better for winter.

shadoquad · 10-28-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

The sedan doesn't have clear tails (unless I'm misunderstanding what you mean).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

^yeah just the hatch has clear tails.

Those winter wheels look sweet. I need something better for winter.

Yeah, sorry guys, I should have been more specific. I always assume the hatch trim when talking about these cars.

djpathfinder · 10-28-2011, 08:46 AM

Semtex, what are those things you installed in the grille? Laser diffuser or some sort of LED marker/fog lights?

i agree...I would prefer something more elegant or flows more like it came from factory in terms of mudflaps than the Rally Armor flaps but those should do a decent job in winter. Originally I thought I'd only put them on for winter only but it wouldn't look right with just the bracket in place, and not worth the risk of paint damage from repeatedly removing the brackets.

semtex · 10-28-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Semtex, what are those things you installed in the grille? Laser diffuser or some sort of LED marker/fog lights?

i agree...I would prefer something more elegant or flows more like it came from factory in terms of mudflaps than the Rally Armor flaps but those should do a decent job in winter. Originally I thought I'd only put them on for winter only but it wouldn't look right with just the bracket in place, and not worth the risk of paint damage from repeatedly removing the brackets.

It's the Blinder M27 laser jammer. BLINDER X-TREME | Home

Regarding the mud flaps, do you think they're really necessary? Like what would happen if I ran my car all winter without mudflaps? Would my paint get damaged?

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 10:35 AM

Depends on how and where you drive

I run with no flaps in the winter and have had no issues, though with a lot of sand/salt/rocks you may want them.

6MT · 10-28-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Depends on how and where you drive

I run with no flaps in the winter and have had no issues, though with a lot of sand/salt/rocks you may want them.

Winters in the great white north mean tons of salt & gravel on the roads.

djpathfinder · 10-28-2011, 10:32 AM

I just want to reduce the amount of spray on the body and underside of the car. All that salt and gravel that's used...

Nice stealthy install. When I initially looked at your front bumper picture I was paying attention to the license mounting point wondering what you did to it.

semtex · 10-28-2011, 10:59 AM

*sigh* I guess I'll install the mud flaps. But they're so damn ugly!!!!

djpathfinder · 10-28-2011, 11:31 AM

It's just the "rally look". LOL!

nuTinmuch · 10-28-2011, 12:59 PM

So are any of you WRX/STi guys worried about the ringland issue?

semtex · 10-28-2011, 01:44 PM

I'm not. But I don't plan on any heavy modding either.

Red__Zed · 10-28-2011, 01:46 PM

Not worried at all. It's usually due to improper break in and abusing the car.

nuTinmuch · 10-28-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not worried at all. It's usually due to improper break in and abusing the car.

Is it? I can't get a straight answer from anyone.

I've also heard something about data logging on the 2011s?

Red__Zed · 10-29-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Is it? I can't get a straight answer from anyone.

I've also heard something about data logging on the 2011s?

So, good friend of mine has torn down about 15-20 wrecked engines, talked to the drivers, etc. Every single one was redlined cold, etc. Several of them were taken out autocrossing straight off the lot and left pinging on the limiter. A couple of them followed the "easy" break in called for by the manual...

Not one of them did a proper break in....more to the point, he's only seen 1 11+ go down, and I've only heard about the 11s having problems from people on here whose "friends" have issues.

phelan · 10-29-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

So, good friend of mine has torn down about 15-20 wrecked engines, talked to the drivers, etc. Every single one was redlined cold, etc. Several of them were taken out autocrossing straight off the lot and left pinging on the limiter. A couple of them followed the "easy" break in called for by the manual...

Not one of them did a proper break in....more to the point, he's only seen 1 11+ go down, and I've only heard about the 11s having problems from people on here whose "friends" have issues.

lol i haven't taken this car above 5k rpm yet

10-28-2011, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	Semtex, what are those things you installed in the grille? Laser diffuser or some sort of LED marker/fog lights? i agree...I would prefer something more elegant or flows more like it came from factory in terms of mudflaps than the Rally Armor flaps but those should do a decent job in winter. Originally I thought I'd only put them on for winter only but it wouldn't look right with just the bracket in place, and not worth the risk of paint damage from repeatedly removing the brackets. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-28-2011, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	I just want to reduce the amount of spray on the body and underside of the car. All that salt and gravel that's used... Nice stealthy install. When I initially looked at your front bumper picture I was paying attention to the license mounting point wondering what you did to it. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-28-2011, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	sigh I guess I'll install the mud flaps. But they're so damn ugly!!!! __________________ "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.

10-28-2011, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	It's just the "rally look". LOL! __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-28-2011, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	So are any of you WRX/STi guys worried about the ringland issue? __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

10-28-2011, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	^yeah just the hatch has clear tails. Those winter wheels look sweet. I need something better for winter.

10-28-2011, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Depends on how and where you drive I run with no flaps in the winter and have had no issues, though with a lot of sand/salt/rocks you may want them.

10-28-2011, 01:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	I'm not. But I don't plan on any heavy modding either. __________________ "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.

10-28-2011, 01:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	Not worried at all. It's usually due to improper break in and abusing the car.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Subaru exhaust on 370z...?	QueenZ	Intake/Exhaust	8	09-27-2011 04:14 PM
Need Some Opinions on 2011 Price	BigRoc	Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions	10	02-22-2011 10:15 PM
Subaru Love Us!	SoCal 370Z	The Lounge (Off Topic)	20	07-23-2010 10:32 AM
Impressive: 2011 Subaru WRX STI Runs 7:55 @ Nurburgring	MC	Other Vehicles	19	06-10-2010 01:11 AM
I'm a subaru guy who fell in love with a Z	omnomz	New 370Z Owner	7	05-02-2009 02:59 PM