Windingroad's article on the 08 sti

StiLimited · 11-29-2007, 11:14 PM

Winding Road - January 2008 (japanese RHD version)

LSE · 11-30-2007, 04:18 AM

0-60 4.6 seconds....3263lbs, 8K redline.
damn japan.

blaznwrx · 11-30-2007, 05:42 AM

..good article. unfortunate about the body roll... but i am sure most of us are going to go coilovers + aftermarket sways anyway so...

chaos311clarity · 11-30-2007, 05:45 AM

im getting tired of the JDM car articles.

spazegun2213 · 11-30-2007, 05:48 AM

its the same thing that has been said 11ty billion times.
Exterior: uhh looks different than the wrx, although diehard fans are still making up their minds
Interior: hellz yea no tin can in the rain... OOOoooOOOO and NAV too! oh, forget the nice seats you american fat asses!
Handling: OMGZ0r's teh body roll and it still understeers!
Final Words: Boy racer grows up and refines itself...

chaos311clarity · 11-30-2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spazegun2213

its the same thing that has been said 11ty billion times.
Exterior: uhh looks different than the wrx, although diehard fans are still making up their minds
Interior: hellz yea no tin can in the rain... OOOoooOOOO and NAV too! oh, forget the nice seats you american fat asses!
Handling: OMGZ0r's teh body roll and it still understeers!
Final Words: Boy racer grows up and refines itself...

lol troof.

stickytires · 11-30-2007, 05:52 AM

I guess it's time to grow up and get a bimmer. I like the 08, but there's no way in hell I'm paying $39-40K for one.

chaos311clarity · 11-30-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stickytires

I guess it's time to grow up and get a bimmer. I like the 08, but there's no way in hell I'm paying $39-40K for one.

well the price isnt moving because you think its too high lolz

Rootus · 11-30-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stickytires

I guess it's time to grow up and get a bimmer. I like the 08, but there's no way in hell I'm paying $39-40K for one.

The only problem with that is that you will pay half again as much money if you want the same performance. And even then you may not get it.

TheHammer · 11-30-2007, 08:34 AM

BMW 1 Series or new C Class for me thank you!

tshrey · 12-04-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rootus

The only problem with that is that you will pay half again as much money if you want the same performance. And even then you may not get it.

Exactly! I love how everyone is now quoting the MSRP of the fully decked out STI as the normal price. Skip the BBS and Nav and wait a couple of months and pick it up for invoice. You should be able to buy one for $33K by March or April.

Getting back to your point - drop in a downpipe and an ECUTek tune (AVCS on intake AND exhaust) and you have a car that will roast 99.9% of the cars on the road! I'd bet even without the downpipe a tune will be good for 35-40 hp and the coveted STI 'instaboost' feature...

***Seppo*** · 12-04-2007, 06:52 AM

I dont get the whole price bashing either. So, its going to be a few grand more than 04-07, but for that you get better wheels, nicer interior with NAV, 12 more hp and generally a more refined ride w/o sacrifice of performance. To me thats well worth it.

blaznwrx · 12-04-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Seppo

I dont get the whole price bashing either. So, its going to be a few grand more than 04-07, but for that you get better wheels, nicer interior with NAV, 12 more hp and generally a more refined ride w/o sacrifice of performance. To me thats well worth it.

seriously. if $ is the issue; just opt out of the bbs and navi (save 3g's) and get yourself some nice Advans in the future.

Pre · 12-04-2007, 12:39 PM

People just want to ***** because things change, many want things to stay as they are

It's one thing to complain about the design but it's another to constantly ***** about it.

11-29-2007, 11:14 PM	#1
StiLimited Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Sti Ltd Fav Mod: x-brace :-) Posts: 107 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Windingroad's article on the 08 sti Winding Road - January 2008 (japanese RHD version) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-30-2007, 04:18 AM	#2
LSE Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 849 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti 0-60 4.6 seconds....3263lbs, 8K redline. damn japan.

11-30-2007, 05:42 AM	#3
blaznwrx Junior STI Driver Car: Blaze Yellow WRX Fav Mod: New Fat Sticky Tires Posts: 158 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti ..good article. unfortunate about the body roll... but i am sure most of us are going to go coilovers + aftermarket sways anyway so...

11-30-2007, 05:45 AM	#4
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,753 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti im getting tired of the JDM car articles.

11-30-2007, 05:48 AM	#5
spazegun2213 Poor Speed Racer Car: 96 328 Fav Mod: Tightening the nut behind the wheel! Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,434 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti its the same thing that has been said 11ty billion times. Exterior: uhh looks different than the wrx, although diehard fans are still making up their minds Interior: hellz yea no tin can in the rain... OOOoooOOOO and NAV too! oh, forget the nice seats you american fat asses! Handling: OMGZ0r's teh body roll and it still understeers! Final Words: Boy racer grows up and refines itself...

11-30-2007, 05:52 AM	#7
stickytires Senior STI Driver Car: 05.75 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Boston / NH / RI Posts: 349 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti I guess it's time to grow up and get a bimmer. I like the 08, but there's no way in hell I'm paying $39-40K for one.

11-30-2007, 08:34 AM	#10
TheHammer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Volk Racing RE30 (Diamond Black) Location: Flotsam and Jetsam Posts: 704 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti BMW 1 Series or new C Class for me thank you!

12-04-2007, 06:52 AM	#12
*Seppo* No Rice Car: 06 OBP STi Fav Mod: Brake dust Location: Jersey Posts: 635 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti I dont get the whole price bashing either. So, its going to be a few grand more than 04-07, but for that you get better wheels, nicer interior with NAV, 12 more hp and generally a more refined ride w/o sacrifice of performance. To me thats well worth it.

12-04-2007, 12:39 PM	#14
Pre STI Driver Posts: 222 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Windingroad's article on the 08 sti People just want to *** because things change, many want things to stay as they are It's one thing to complain about the design but it's another to constantly *** about it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.