Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details - Page 2

AddiSTi · 10-10-2007, 03:42 AM

That´s odd. The drawings (schematics) I was shown were different. There I saw a drawing of the bucketseat, which is shown there with the Recaro logo, and a real BUCKETseat, similar to the one seen here:

So I am going to take a little trip down to the dealership in an hour or so to have either confirmed. Which is it?

If the standard seats are flat-assed and the optional Recaro buckets are the ones seen in the pics above... then I´m a little bummed, but not turned off.

I´ll let you guys know.

AddiSTi · 10-10-2007, 05:46 AM

Ok here´s the deal...

The flat-ass are the standard ones. I saw the schematic again and I must have just mistaken the Recaro´s to be more of a bucketseats, like on the pic I posted here above. They are however the buckets shown in the bunch above.

So it´s like this...

Optional Recaro seats:

Standard flat-asses:

More info: The Push Start button is not on every STi model. Same goes for keyless entry. To get that you need the Navigation package which appears to be only available with the Recaro/BBS package. The biggest package also includes fog lights.

So there you go.

cgardnerma · 10-10-2007, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AddiSTi

Ok here´s the deal...

The flat-ass are the standard ones. I saw the schematic again and I must have just mistaken the Recaro´s to be more of a bucketseats, like on the pic I posted here above. They are however the buckets shown in the bunch above.

More importantly to me, is this how will it work in the US or is this just for JDM? If these are the US options as well, I am pumped!!

AddiSTi · 10-10-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgardnerma

More importantly to me, is this how will it work in the US or is this just for JDM? If these are the US options as well, I am pumped!!

On a sheet I have at home it does not list the Recaros as optional for the USDM market. On it, it´s only JDM and EDM. A member either here or at NASIOC said a salesman confirmed to him that the Recaros are not going to be available in the US. However, this can all be wrong.

cgardnerma · 10-10-2007, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AddiSTi

On a sheet I have at home it does not list the Recaros as optional for the USDM market. On it, it´s only JDM and EDM. A member either here or at NASIOC said a salesman confirmed to him that the Recaros are not going to be available in the US. However, this can all be wrong.

That would be truly absurd. I don't get it. Is there some regulatory, crash safety something or other in the States that makes it not possible to get these here??

Grrr.

Pre · 10-10-2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cgardnerma

That would be truly absurd. I don't get it. Is there some regulatory, crash safety something or other in the States that makes it not possible to get these here??

Grrr.

It's called Japanese revenge

**Digitalfiend** · 10-10-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jmillward

As I said - these are JDM specs - I myself have Pure White for years - the only new color in Japan is the new blue.

Again - may have been posted in other threads but the info I am giving is official JDM data.

There is a manual mode for DCCD. It's right in the dealer (of Subaru's) STI brochure. It was posted elsewhere on here...

***Barry*** · 10-10-2007, 09:14 AM

AddiSTI- Your enthusiasm and positive thinking during the launch of this car has been very enjoyable. Thanks

jtom · 10-10-2007, 09:15 AM

First Look: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

EESTI · 10-10-2007, 09:28 AM

I am soo pumped. It's going to be hard not to break my "Never get a new model year" rule.

jnorth85 · 10-10-2007, 09:31 AM

i really like the car i just hope that you can get it with the Recaros and the push button start.

psd1 · 10-10-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgardnerma

That would be truly absurd. I don't get it. Is there some regulatory, crash safety something or other in the States that makes it not possible to get these here??

Grrr.

Yup, that's often the case. Check the Audi RS4 seats (and steering wheel)in the European market compared to ours...

AddiSTi · 10-10-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

AddiSTI- Your enthusiasm and positive thinking during the launch of this car has been very enjoyable. Thanks

Thanks man

2slow2curious · 10-10-2007, 12:14 PM

70% of Americans are over-weight thats why we get lame asz seats.
Fatso's abound.

FlyinbySTi · 10-10-2007, 03:03 PM

Oh i will be getting those 08 Recaro's for my 05'....need price

10-10-2007, 03:42 AM	#16
AddiSTi Senior STI Driver Car: STI '08 + Evo X Fav Mod: RallyArmor Location: Iceland Posts: 379 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details That´s odd. The drawings (schematics) I was shown were different. There I saw a drawing of the bucketseat, which is shown there with the Recaro logo, and a real BUCKETseat, similar to the one seen here: So I am going to take a little trip down to the dealership in an hour or so to have either confirmed. Which is it? If the standard seats are flat-assed and the optional Recaro buckets are the ones seen in the pics above... then I´m a little bummed, but not turned off. I´ll let you guys know. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-10-2007, 05:46 AM	#17
AddiSTi Senior STI Driver Car: STI '08 + Evo X Fav Mod: RallyArmor Location: Iceland Posts: 379 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details Ok here´s the deal... The flat-ass are the standard ones. I saw the schematic again and I must have just mistaken the Recaro´s to be more of a bucketseats, like on the pic I posted here above. They are however the buckets shown in the bunch above. So it´s like this... Optional Recaro seats: Standard flat-asses: More info: The Push Start button is not on every STi model. Same goes for keyless entry. To get that you need the Navigation package which appears to be only available with the Recaro/BBS package. The biggest package also includes fog lights. So there you go. Last edited by AddiSTi : 10-10-2007 at 05:53 AM.

10-10-2007, 09:14 AM	#23
*Barry* Poppy Car: 06 CGM STI Fav Mod: RB 320 Location: Jones Beach,NY-Summer Posts: 159 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details AddiSTI- Your enthusiasm and positive thinking during the launch of this car has been very enjoyable. Thanks Last edited by Barry : 10-10-2007 at 09:20 AM.

10-10-2007, 09:15 AM	#24
jtom Junior STI Driver Location: Tampa, FL/Albany, NY/Jack Posts: 167 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details First Look: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

10-10-2007, 09:28 AM	#25
EESTI Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB 06 STI Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 45 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details I am soo pumped. It's going to be hard not to break my "Never get a new model year" rule.

10-10-2007, 09:31 AM	#26
jnorth85 STI Driver Car: 05 subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Full-Race FTW! Location: Iowa Posts: 282 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details i really like the car i just hope that you can get it with the Recaros and the push button start.

10-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#29
2slow2curious Silver Member Car: ITS URABUS Fav Mod: Pagids Location: Sector 7G Posts: 761 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details 70% of Americans are over-weight thats why we get lame asz seats. Fatso's abound.

10-10-2007, 03:03 PM	#30
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,317 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Official JDM Spec 2008 STI details Oh i will be getting those 08 Recaro's for my 05'....need price This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.