Is an STI that much different from a WRX?
30 November 2014 | 03:55 PM
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30 November 2014 | 03:55 PM
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I can get 400+ from my WRX with the standard (Hawk) box, some are running 450+. You'd have to change the STI standard turbo and add ancillary upgrades to do that sort of power in an STI regardless. Once you are talking big power it matters less what you started with as you're changing lots of bits anyway.
But yes, you obviously get a big head start in terms of braking and handling with the STI and if you can afford / insure one it makes much more sense to start there.
But yes, you obviously get a big head start in terms of braking and handling with the STI and if you can afford / insure one it makes much more sense to start there.
the insurance argument is also b0llocks as to insure it correctly you need to declare mods and that puts it over and above an sti to insure too.
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30 November 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Some of you lot really should read and take time to ingest the OP before pressing the gas.
O/P already has a WRX and was somewhat under whelmed by the standard car and 225 bhp
No surprise there.
O/P already has a WRX and was somewhat under whelmed by the standard car and 225 bhp
No surprise there.
30 November 2014 | 04:00 PM
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There's someone in America that pops up in them 1320 vids running over 700bhp in a blob with standard box (could even be whp) and races/drags it regularly.
I wouldn't be surprised if you could kick the shìt out of a wrx hawk box with 400bhp.
I wouldn't be surprised if you could kick the shìt out of a wrx hawk box with 400bhp.
30 November 2014 | 04:02 PM
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30 November 2014 | 04:03 PM
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30 November 2014 | 04:06 PM
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It shocks me that the age old WRX vs STI argument still gets heated discussion and multiple page threads. There must be a thread like this every 3 months lol.
My only thoughts are have anyone done the maths, IE shown the sum of the parts that an STI has over a WRX?. And what it would cost to sell WRX parts and buy STI - 4 pots and discs for Brembos etc etc?
My only thoughts are have anyone done the maths, IE shown the sum of the parts that an STI has over a WRX?. And what it would cost to sell WRX parts and buy STI - 4 pots and discs for Brembos etc etc?
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30 November 2014 | 04:44 PM
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30 November 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Well I paid £4k for my WRX Wagon PPP with AP4 pots 3 1/2 yrs ago enthusiast owned with 92k mostly motorway, still going at 1011k , looking to replace the engine around 120/130k because ill be headed in the direction of 400+ in the next year or so, but there is nothing wrong with it.
Gearbox will be either a 6 speed or a 5 speed dog box just depends what's available when it comes to purchase time.
But mines a Wagon so I have a good excuse, If they made a Spec C RAR in a Wagon I'd have one of those.
Gearbox will be either a 6 speed or a 5 speed dog box just depends what's available when it comes to purchase time.
But mines a Wagon so I have a good excuse, If they made a Spec C RAR in a Wagon I'd have one of those.
30 November 2014 | 08:42 PM
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Who said it was a 5 speed, it's a blob sti but still impressive power. He has said he was just going to run with the standard box until it goes but is yet to happen.
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30 November 2014 | 08:45 PM
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In fact, you say £3000 for one with good milage and full history so what can you get a average one with not so good history for.
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30 November 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Your comment came across as the guy is using a standard WRX box, even Matt thought so..........As for 700bhp with a 6 speed...........standard!
30 November 2014 | 08:53 PM
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30 November 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Well I paid £4k for my WRX Wagon PPP with AP4 pots 3 1/2 yrs ago enthusiast owned with 92k mostly motorway, still going at 1011k , looking to replace the engine around 120/130k because ill be headed in the direction of 400+ in the next year or so, but there is nothing wrong with it.
Gearbox will be either a 6 speed or a 5 speed dog box just depends what's available when it comes to purchase time.
But mines a Wagon so I have a good excuse, If they made a Spec C RAR in a Wagon I'd have one of those.
Gearbox will be either a 6 speed or a 5 speed dog box just depends what's available when it comes to purchase time.
But mines a Wagon so I have a good excuse, If they made a Spec C RAR in a Wagon I'd have one of those.
30 November 2014 | 08:54 PM
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No such thing as a good wrx,they are all sh1te ☺
30 November 2014 | 08:56 PM
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30 November 2014 | 08:58 PM
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30 November 2014 | 08:59 PM
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30 November 2014 | 09:00 PM
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good point, all you really need is a 2nd hand PPP kit. these car where made for that kit, 220 in a heavy car is always going to be slow, the small change in power transforms the car. I drove my wrx for a year and then did the work so I had experience in a performance car for insurance.
Even the incredible STI needs the ppp style upgrade to make it any good.
discs and pads is a easy upgrade.
Even the incredible STI needs the ppp style upgrade to make it any good.
discs and pads is a easy upgrade.
I understand what you are saying, however if a stock WRX was given JUST a map, I doubt I'd see more than 240bhp. To get to 280bhp like you said, I'd need a new downpipe, uppipe, filter, fuel pump and then a map. As the car would have to stay MOT friendly the downpipe would have to be replaced with a sports cat version, thus further increasing the price it would cost. Also, I'm not a fan of increasing power before touching the infamously crap WRX brakes.
I appreciate your input but if I was going to start modding the car, I'd rather save my money and buy an STI.
Thanks,
Webby
I appreciate your input but if I was going to start modding the car, I'd rather save my money and buy an STI.
Thanks,
Webby
30 November 2014 | 09:34 PM
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[yank accent] 700 ALL WHEEL HORSEPOWER!! [/yank accent]
Probably 350 UK BHP then
But to answer the OP's question.. Yes they are a lot different, the Sti is sharper, faster, more focused, better equipped and better looking.
30 November 2014 | 09:57 PM
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30 November 2014 | 11:16 PM
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really are you being serious ohh I do but you don't , if that's your best retort it sums it up !
god I don't what to say your reply is the best , you guys just don't get it
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30 November 2014 | 11:18 PM
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01 December 2014 | 07:37 AM
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He must have said the same thing 10 times on this thread alone.
It is a shame as for someone that has his head screwed on, he is coming across as a troll.