2011 WRX performance potential

nuTinmuch

The transmission in the WRX isn't really that weak. It's pretty okay up until about 350 ft-lbs, afaik.

The thing you need to worry about in 07+ WRX/STIs is ringland failure. You'll get people telling you that it doesn't happen, or that it is actually because of insert thing here, but most shops will tell you that no one *really* knows what causes it, and while you can do your best to prevent it, if you get unlucky, you'll be dead in the water.

As far as mods go, I can't speak to the 09+ WRX, but on the 2.5 before then you'd likely have to spend some money to get to 300awhp. It'll still be cheaper than a non-FI car, but it isn't as cheap as an Evo.

Also, the suspension in the WRX feels sloppy, and while it might be okay for you, most people I know that downgraded/upgraded/whatever from WRX/STI land who were serious about handling had to dump thousands into the suspension to get it where they wanted it.

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