2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show)

mckman · 11-14-2007, 04:35 PM

My first post!!!

Here are a bunch of pics of the new 2008 STi. The launch occurs tomorrow morning at 10:35 Pacific time. The current press kit doesn't have anything in it about the STi. Hopefully, I can get the final U.S. specs tomorrow....

The official specs and a few pics from the official launch today (WRB and gold BBS pics here as well) are in a different post.

2008 STi Official US Specs

blaznwrx · 11-14-2007, 04:38 PM

wow first!

arkleseizure · 11-14-2007, 04:40 PM

That's a great color...wish they would've had that before.

LeeC · 11-14-2007, 04:43 PM

I love it, almost makes me want to sell mine for one

***VSGTS14*** · 11-14-2007, 04:46 PM

yea that's a really nice color (i want it!)
car looks good, i'm sad to see no red stitching on the interior.

layza4sti · 11-14-2007, 04:49 PM

wow it look realy good

now if they make a sedan i may think about buying one

mckman · 11-14-2007, 05:02 PM

I have been a hater, but the 08 is growing on me. Given what I would need to come up with if I sold my 07, it is hard to justify a new car, but I am starting to like it. The 1 series and M3 intros were this afternoon, will try and get some pics tomorrow.

They started the car up while I was there and it is quiet at idle and low revs. Almost sounds like an equal length exhaust, not much of the boxer rumble like my 07.

I agree the color looks good. It is quit a bit darker than the UGM from previous years.

The exhaust sure takes a convoluted path. Look how it snakes around the diff and does a complete U turn at the end.

New multi-link rear suspension. The wheels with 245's are nice. Kind of reminds me of OZ Superleggeras, which I had on my old WRX wagon.

Miss the STi on the intercooler....

How about those gas struts for the hood. Small, but nice addition.

The seats look OK, but would really like the JDM RECAROS. The new EVO has them again.

Tons of room in the back. This is a plus, but I like the compact feel of the current car. IMO, a performance car loses something as a wagon.

If it drives great it will sell, but the BMW 135i will be stiff competition if it is priced in the same ballpark.

Unlike the regular show days, every car was open and available to sit in, pop the hood, etc. The Nissan GT-R was the biggest surprise. I didn't like it in pictures, but it looks awesome in person. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia was my favorite car of the show so far. I am dreaming with that one...

Importluva · 11-14-2007, 05:12 PM

Very nice pics. Id still like to see it in WRB w/ Gold, kind of like that older STI in the background.

karleric · 11-14-2007, 05:19 PM

One thing I'm a big fan of is the toned down colors of the interior. I'm all for a subdued color scheme. Great pics!

***reeksti*** · 11-14-2007, 05:22 PM

this is really changing my mind trading my sti in.

karleric · 11-14-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeksti

this is really changing my mind trading my sti in.

I'd probably do it if I weren't already under after trading in a 1-y/o GTI in for my STI!

suprsuby · 11-14-2007, 05:24 PM

Check out the dead pedal! But check out the thigh bolstering on those seats. uck. Overall like it though.

STIVendetta · 11-14-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckman

I have been a hater, but the 08 is growing on me. Given what I would need to come up with if I sold my 07, it is hard to justify a new car, but I am starting to like it. The 1 series and M3 intros were this afternoon, will try and get some pics tomorrow.

They started the car up while I was there and it is quiet at idle and low revs. Almost sounds like an equal length exhaust, not much of the boxer rumble like my 07.

I agree the color looks good. It is quit a bit darker than the UGM from previous years.

The exhaust sure takes a convoluted path. Look how it snakes around the diff and does a complete U turn at the end.

New multi-link rear suspension. The wheels with 245's are nice. Kind of reminds me of OZ Superleggeras, which I had on my old WRX wagon.

Miss the STi on the intercooler....

How about those gas struts for the hood. Small, but nice addition.

The seats look OK, but would really like the JDM RECAROS. The new EVO has them again.

Tons of room in the back. This is a plus, but I like the compact feel of the current car. IMO, a performance car loses something as a wagon.

If it drives great it will sell, but the BMW 135i will be stiff competition if it is priced in the same ballpark.

Unlike the regular show days, every car was open and available to sit in, pop the hood, etc. The Nissan GT-R was the biggest surprise. I didn't like it in pictures, but it looks awesome in person. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia was my favorite car of the show so far. I am dreaming with that one...

"The Ferrari 430 Scuderia was my favorite car of the show so far. I am dreaming with that one..."

Ya......Mine too! Thanks for the post! very good.

***VSGTS14*** · 11-14-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckman

I have been a hater, but the 08 is growing on me. Given what I would need to come up with if I sold my 07, it is hard to justify a new car, but I am starting to like it. The 1 series and M3 intros were this afternoon, will try and get some pics tomorrow.

They started the car up while I was there and it is quiet at idle and low revs. Almost sounds like an equal length exhaust, not much of the boxer rumble like my 07.

I agree the color looks good. It is quit a bit darker than the UGM from previous years.

The exhaust sure takes a convoluted path. Look how it snakes around the diff and does a complete U turn at the end.

New multi-link rear suspension. The wheels with 245's are nice. Kind of reminds me of OZ Superleggeras, which I had on my old WRX wagon.

Miss the STi on the intercooler....

How about those gas struts for the hood. Small, but nice addition.

The seats look OK, but would really like the JDM RECAROS. The new EVO has them again.

Tons of room in the back. This is a plus, but I like the compact feel of the current car. IMO, a performance car loses something as a wagon.

If it drives great it will sell, but the BMW 135i will be stiff competition if it is priced in the same ballpark.

Unlike the regular show days, every car was open and available to sit in, pop the hood, etc. The Nissan GT-R was the biggest surprise. I didn't like it in pictures, but it looks awesome in person. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia was my favorite car of the show so far. I am dreaming with that one...

the new car is shorter than the old.

emanteno · 11-14-2007, 06:26 PM

When I go for my next car, if Subaru wants my money, they are going to have to add the Recaro seats to the options list.

11-14-2007, 04:35 PM	#1
mckman Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 2007 STi Limit Fav Mod: Accessport Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 62 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) My first post!!! Here are a bunch of pics of the new 2008 STi. The launch occurs tomorrow morning at 10:35 Pacific time. The current press kit doesn't have anything in it about the STi. Hopefully, I can get the final U.S. specs tomorrow.... The official specs and a few pics from the official launch today (WRB and gold BBS pics here as well) are in a different post. 2008 STi Official US Specs This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by mckman : 11-15-2007 at 03:48 PM. Reason: Fixed picture layout formatting...

11-14-2007, 04:38 PM	#2
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) wow first!

11-14-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
arkleseizure The Next Petter Solberg Car: 00 S2000, 04 WRB STi Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 987 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) That's a great color...wish they would've had that before.

11-14-2007, 04:43 PM	#4
LeeC STI Driver Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: W1 Built Longblock + ARC Oil Pan =) Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 244 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I love it, almost makes me want to sell mine for one

11-14-2007, 04:46 PM	#5
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: fp green Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,437 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) yea that's a really nice color (i want it!) car looks good, i'm sad to see no red stitching on the interior.

11-14-2007, 04:49 PM	#6
layza4sti Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Long dirt roads Location: mill town Posts: 773 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) wow it look realy good now if they make a sedan i may think about buying one

11-14-2007, 05:02 PM	#7
mckman Junior STI Driver Car: UGM 2007 STi Limit Fav Mod: Accessport Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 62 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) I have been a hater, but the 08 is growing on me. Given what I would need to come up with if I sold my 07, it is hard to justify a new car, but I am starting to like it. The 1 series and M3 intros were this afternoon, will try and get some pics tomorrow. They started the car up while I was there and it is quiet at idle and low revs. Almost sounds like an equal length exhaust, not much of the boxer rumble like my 07. I agree the color looks good. It is quit a bit darker than the UGM from previous years. The exhaust sure takes a convoluted path. Look how it snakes around the diff and does a complete U turn at the end. New multi-link rear suspension. The wheels with 245's are nice. Kind of reminds me of OZ Superleggeras, which I had on my old WRX wagon. Miss the STi on the intercooler.... How about those gas struts for the hood. Small, but nice addition. The seats look OK, but would really like the JDM RECAROS. The new EVO has them again. Tons of room in the back. This is a plus, but I like the compact feel of the current car. IMO, a performance car loses something as a wagon. If it drives great it will sell, but the BMW 135i will be stiff competition if it is priced in the same ballpark. Unlike the regular show days, every car was open and available to sit in, pop the hood, etc. The Nissan GT-R was the biggest surprise. I didn't like it in pictures, but it looks awesome in person. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia was my favorite car of the show so far. I am dreaming with that one...

11-14-2007, 05:12 PM	#8
Importluva Amateur STI Driver Car: FC3S, BB6 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 47 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) Very nice pics. Id still like to see it in WRB w/ Gold, kind of like that older STI in the background.

11-14-2007, 05:19 PM	#9
karleric Senior STI Driver Car: '07 Obsidian Black Fav Mod: Stage 2 + Protune Location: A glass case of emotion Posts: 300 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) One thing I'm a big fan of is the toned down colors of the interior. I'm all for a subdued color scheme. Great pics!

11-14-2007, 05:22 PM	#10
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,104 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) this is really changing my mind trading my sti in.

11-14-2007, 05:24 PM	#12
suprsuby Senior STI Driver Car: 04 STi, WRB Fav Mod: Greddy Ti-C Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 398 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) Check out the dead pedal! But check out the thigh bolstering on those seats. uck. Overall like it though.

11-14-2007, 06:26 PM	#15
emanteno Silver Member Car: 2007 STI Ltd UGM#164 Fav Mod: ported/polished lug nuts Location: NE Illinois Posts: 1,119 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 2008 STi Pics (LA Auto Show) When I go for my next car, if Subaru wants my money, they are going to have to add the Recaro seats to the options list. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.