2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) - Page 2

blaznwrx · 11-14-2007, 06:32 PM

yea Subaru doesnt have the Recaros as an option..

but who cares? arent seats a relatively simple upgrade?

if you get it as an option from the dealer its gonna cost you thousands!

why dont you just import one of these

Or... just get yourself some BRIDES with the $ or so?

everyone is whining about the seats..
Yea yea i understand that if you are paying $32K+ for a car it should COME with it.. but you also do understand that it wont be STANDARD so ... just spend your money wisely and get better seats!
besides.. u can prolly sell the current 08 seats to a 02-05 wrx'er as an upgrade for like $1000 anyway.

the ambush · 11-14-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mckman

The Nissan GT-R was the biggest surprise. I didn't like it in pictures, but it looks awesome in person. .

oh please , post gtr pics

***VSGTS14*** · 11-14-2007, 06:34 PM

because people want a factory seat with the side airbags. that's the entire reason behind it, plus some don't want to drop thousands on some nice seats.

GotSTI? · 11-14-2007, 06:37 PM

I love it. Are the emblems now in red? It looks like it.

amg destroyer · 11-14-2007, 06:48 PM

I still have mixed feelings about it. But I must say that it is growing on me...

mckman · 11-14-2007, 06:51 PM

I never stated that the new STi is longer, it just feels bigger due to the larger interior volume.

You are right that the new model is shorter by 2 inches overall, but the wheelbase is longer by about 4 inches. This suggests the front and rear overhangs should be shorter on the new model. However, it looks to me like the front is about the same and the rear overhang is shorter. Doesn't mean much performance wise, except for perhaps the longer wheelbase.

I had both a Legacy GT Wagon and a WRX wagon before the STi and in spite of the suspension mods, they never felt as good as my current car does now (Accessport, X brace, performance damper, strut bar). The bobblehead "feature" is the only thing I would still like to get rid of (are fixed perch Ohlins in my future?)). There is no doubt the new STi will be fast, but I fear the current car's performance feel will be lost in the move to a roomier, quieter car. If not, then score a big win for Subaru.

Rollin07STI · 11-14-2007, 06:57 PM

I really like that stearing wheel they have on the 08's, i'd take one without the buttons of course, also I like how they separated the tail lights, I don't like the unibrow they have on the WRX's. Slowly the car is growing on me, but I wouldn't trade my 07 for it!

Yo, Mckman, I live right near Studio City, how old are you and what schools did you go to around there?

07 Flt4bxr · 11-14-2007, 07:00 PM

wow... i am really glad i bought my 07 before they were all gone... the 08 looks horrible!... the only plus is the hydaulic lift for the hood.lol

denver133 · 11-14-2007, 07:09 PM

I would love that 22B sitting back there.

skubv8 · 11-14-2007, 09:51 PM

nice.

The first thing I would add is probably a rally wing.

its reneeee · 11-14-2007, 10:16 PM

awww man, no push start, but who cares

this is my next car !!!

yakmasterjack · 11-14-2007, 10:48 PM

Liking it

Designfate · 11-14-2007, 11:24 PM

seats look like crap. It will be a great excuse for me to buy some BRIDES or someting completely sex.

no push start? ftl

i thought only the JDM STis have equal leangths?

OrangeDot3083 · 11-14-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by denver133

I would love that 22B sitting back there.

OP do you have any pictures of that 22B. God what I would give for that car.

wanta_sti · 11-15-2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Designfate

no push start? ftl

definitely

11-14-2007, 06:32 PM	#16
blaznwrx Junior STI Driver Car: Blaze Yellow WRX Fav Mod: New Fat Sticky Tires Posts: 158 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) yea Subaru doesnt have the Recaros as an option.. but who cares? arent seats a relatively simple upgrade? if you get it as an option from the dealer its gonna cost you thousands! why dont you just import one of these Or... just get yourself some BRIDES with the $ or so? everyone is whining about the seats.. Yea yea i understand that if you are paying $32K+ for a car it should COME with it.. but you also do understand that it wont be STANDARD so ... just spend your money wisely and get better seats! besides.. u can prolly sell the current 08 seats to a 02-05 wrx'er as an upgrade for like $1000 anyway. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-14-2007, 06:34 PM	#18
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,844 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) because people want a factory seat with the side airbags. that's the entire reason behind it, plus some don't want to drop thousands on some nice seats.

11-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#19
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,485 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I love it. Are the emblems now in red? It looks like it.

11-14-2007, 06:48 PM	#20
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,081 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I still have mixed feelings about it. But I must say that it is growing on me...

11-14-2007, 06:51 PM	#21
mckman Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 2007 STi Limit Fav Mod: Accessport Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 64 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I never stated that the new STi is longer, it just feels bigger due to the larger interior volume. You are right that the new model is shorter by 2 inches overall, but the wheelbase is longer by about 4 inches. This suggests the front and rear overhangs should be shorter on the new model. However, it looks to me like the front is about the same and the rear overhang is shorter. Doesn't mean much performance wise, except for perhaps the longer wheelbase. I had both a Legacy GT Wagon and a WRX wagon before the STi and in spite of the suspension mods, they never felt as good as my current car does now (Accessport, X brace, performance damper, strut bar). The bobblehead "feature" is the only thing I would still like to get rid of (are fixed perch Ohlins in my future?)). There is no doubt the new STi will be fast, but I fear the current car's performance feel will be lost in the move to a roomier, quieter car. If not, then score a big win for Subaru.

11-14-2007, 06:57 PM	#22
Rollin07STI Senior STI Driver Car: 07 OBP/Volk TA CE28 Fav Mod: Volk Time Attack CE28's Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 357 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I really like that stearing wheel they have on the 08's, i'd take one without the buttons of course, also I like how they separated the tail lights, I don't like the unibrow they have on the WRX's. Slowly the car is growing on me, but I wouldn't trade my 07 for it! Yo, Mckman, I live right near Studio City, how old are you and what schools did you go to around there?

11-14-2007, 07:00 PM	#23
07 Flt4bxr Professional STI Racer Car: 07 STi UGM Fav Mod: Crawford Location: sanbernardino, CA Posts: 796 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) wow... i am really glad i bought my 07 before they were all gone... the 08 looks horrible!... the only plus is the hydaulic lift for the hood.lol

11-14-2007, 07:09 PM	#24
denver133 Spec C Club Car: 08 specB Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,524 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I would love that 22B sitting back there.

11-14-2007, 09:51 PM	#25
skubv8 394/600 Location: The Malaise Peninsular Posts: 2,383 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) nice. The first thing I would add is probably a rally wing.

11-14-2007, 10:16 PM	#26
its reneeee Spec C Club Car: 2008 STi Location: montclair nj Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) awww man, no push start, but who cares this is my next car !!!

11-14-2007, 10:48 PM	#27
yakmasterjack Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Recaros Location: ABQ/PDX Posts: 1,168 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) Liking it

11-14-2007, 11:24 PM	#28
Designfate Amateur STI Driver Car: 02 bugga Fav Mod: $3 gas Location: SCIC-Moorpark Posts: 38 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) seats look like crap. It will be a great excuse for me to buy some BRIDES or someting completely sex. no push start? ftl i thought only the JDM STis have equal leangths?