'06 sti

[specVmatt]

Whats goin on guys. Im looking into an sti but i dont know anyone personally that has one. i was wondering about the overall likings that everyone has toward their sti. handling, comfort, power, etc. i currently have an '06 spec v with a maxima motor in it. i pretty much have the power but i really want f/i. also, minor issues like bad gas mileage an not having my cruise control kind of sucks. so basically, if anyone can give me some info on an '06 sti, that would be greatly appreciated. thanks guys.


matt

[05sti]

everything about the sti is fun...power, handling etc. plans for mods? if so that would make it better. STI FTW

[SilverRexH4]

06' Evo.

[specVmatt]

you really think the evo is better?

[-faded-]

youll be happy in the STi

[SilverRexH4]

Heres how it goes imo. 06 STi < 06 Evo < 07 STi

06' Evo's have a less failure rate than the previous years and are a much better platform for performance.

07' STi's have the better trans. and reliabilty but lack power with the stock turbo.

[homemade wrx]

you really think the evo is better?
compared to the 06 sti for an out right sports car, yes...daily driver or car that you plan to own and enjoy (not work) on, then the STi wins all day.

Neither one gets good gas mileage though.

the evo's stock turbo is a nicer unit though...the td05hr-16g is nice and capable of 400 whp...the VF39 & vf43 are a bit more of a torque monster turbo do to there size...most just upgrade anyhow.

[SnowMann]

06 STi != good mpg

[WTFchuck]

specVmatt:
ha i ran into you tonight... good half run? lol he missed third, we were out gettin taco bell and i let him drive my car to show him the difference between clutches

[homemade wrx]

06 STi != good mpg
what are you considering good? as even with a tune it still isn't good gas mileage from any I've seen and driven.

[specVmatt]

specVmatt:
ha i ran into you tonight... good half run? lol he missed third, we were out gettin taco bell and i let him drive my car to show him the difference between clutches


yeah it sounded like he did. still would have had you though.. :)

[WTFchuck]

hehe have a go again? the car will have its driver mod controller in it this time... ur car did sound mean, you should come to winghouse with us

[djerickd]

if you can..hold off, save up and wait for a used 07 it's even got a few improvements over the 06.. different gearing, etc.

[specVmatt]

well i can probably deal with getting a new 07 but i really need to get 20k for my car.. thats already losing out on a bunch of money.

[specVmatt]

hehe have a go again? the car will have its driver mod controller in it this time... ur car did sound mean, you should come to winghouse with us

only 19.. plus i dont drink.. but i guess i could come out their for some food. ill let you know

[Wrxgurl06]

So how's the torque steer with the 3.5 in there? I remember my Spec V had ridiculous torque steer.

[specVmatt]

not too bad actually.. the extra 50 pounds that the new motor gave eliminated the wheel hop.. and alot of the torque steer.

[Wrxgurl06]

Nice. I'd be interested to see how it drove. The main reason I didn't like the spec v is because the torque steer.

[specVmatt]

well after owning a wrx.. i hope there are more reasons than that lol.

[Wrxgurl06]

well after owning a wrx.. i hope there are more reasons than that lol.

LOL, well considering the price difference (8k) the torque steer and lack of top end are really my only complaints. It was a decent car for the price.

[specVmatt]

its ok for the price.. but i want awd.. f/i.. more power.. better suspension.. i can go on

[specVmatt]

wtf, do they make an '07 sti? cant find it anywhere

[djerickd]

yup and an STi "limited" too w/leather and smaller rear spolier setup.

[WTFchuck]

if we run again wanna run for some $? :D

[twrxz]

i vote limited 07. or you could get a bugeye and do a stealth swap...sti engine and sti tranny. always love that setup in a bugeye.

[specVmatt]

i actually like the bigger spoiler that the sti has.. im already going to be paying a shitload if i buy a new 07 sti.. but every dealer i've called in florida doesnt have an '06 or '07 sti.. and i dont race for money.. im broke as it is

[PLAID]

I have a 06 sti for sale in brandon. Send me a pm if your interested.

[Wrxgurl06]

wtf, do they make an '07 sti? cant find it anywhere

http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/subaru-sale/451921-2007-subaru-sti-4-sale-lots-parts.html

[specVmatt]

thanks for the help.

[I'm Slow]

<races for money

[WTFchuck]

<is waiting for a tune before races u

[I'm Slow]

< is bone stock right now :lol: