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***Barry*** · 12-27-2007, 02:55 AM

Full Test: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - Road Tests - Car and Driver February 2008

chaos311clarity · 12-27-2007, 03:03 AM

good find

Vampyre · 12-27-2007, 05:07 AM

Thanks!

The nitride-hardened crank is carry-over from the earlier STI, and the deeper-webbed rods and the forged pistons are new part numbers

Nice finally some word on what kind of pistons it has.

TheHammer · 12-27-2007, 05:45 AM

I love the "man-child" comment that these cars "appeal" to.

RUGBY · 12-27-2007, 06:49 AM

Quote:

CSABA CSERE:
I do appreciate the new model’s supple suspension and overall refinement, but for me, this car generates no emotional desire.

I tend to agree with the above statement

dr.sti · 12-27-2007, 08:27 AM

They only tested 5.1 sec to 60mph? That's kind of slow compared to the other mags test times of 4.7-4.8. wonder why?

STIFun · 12-27-2007, 08:53 AM

There it is the word out for the new Sti is it sucks like everyone expected. 04-07 Sti owners your car just went up in value.

Nat · 12-27-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dr.sti

They only tested 5.1 sec to 60mph? That's kind of slow compared to the other mags test times of 4.7-4.8. wonder why?

Three-tenths of a second slower = slow?

Maybe it'd be faster if someone bolted a massive street racer wing to the back? One of you guys try that.

Rootus · 12-27-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.sti

They only tested 5.1 sec to 60mph? That's kind of slow compared to the other mags test times of 4.7-4.8. wonder why?

Because a sub-5 second 0-60 time requires a AWD clutch dump launch. A basic idle launch is going to be 5.5-6.0 seconds 0-60. A difference in technique or willingness to abuse the drivetrain is what determines where in that continuum you actually end up. 5.1 means they launched pretty hard but not quite at the limits.

98ss · 12-27-2007, 09:27 AM

Wonder how much that OEM larger IC cost?
Will it fit in a 04~07

inpuressa · 12-27-2007, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIFun

There it is the word out for the new Sti is it sucks like everyone expected. 04-07 Sti owners your car just went up in value.

I wish it did. My 06 is still the same price on edmunds. You can say stuff like like when it happens.

***Seppo*** · 12-27-2007, 11:37 AM

Pretty interesting review i would say. The "dorky-looking wagonoid" is kind of starting to grow on me. Oh and i dont listen to Csere anymore at all. Nothing "generates emotional desire" for him besides a BMW.

tshrey · 12-27-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by STIFun

04-07 Sti owners your car just went up in value.

Yeah, good luck with that...

SubyFi · 12-27-2007, 12:12 PM

Think the 04-07 STI's can benefit from the larger intercooler on the 08? It looks like it would fit the older cars.

RUGBY · 12-27-2007, 01:46 PM

I thought there might be more action with this post, but with 437 views and only 13 replies or 3% of the people having something to say, it looks like saying nothing speaks volumes.

I still say subaru could have done better.

12-27-2007, 02:55 AM	#1
*Barry* Poppy Car: 06 CGM STI Fav Mod: RB 320 Location: Jones Beach,NY-Summer Posts: 164 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Car and Driver '08 USDM STi Test.......... Full Test: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - Road Tests - Car and Driver February 2008 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,605 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Car and Driver '08 USDM STi Test.......... good find

12-27-2007, 05:07 AM	#3
Vampyre STI Driver Posts: 257 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Car and Driver '08 USDM STi Test.......... Thanks! The nitride-hardened crank is carry-over from the earlier STI, and the deeper-webbed rods and the forged pistons are new part numbers Nice finally some word on what kind of pistons it has. Last edited by Vampyre : 12-27-2007 at 05:49 AM.

12-27-2007, 05:45 AM	#4
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12-27-2007, 08:27 AM	#6
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12-27-2007, 08:53 AM	#7
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12-27-2007, 11:37 AM	#12
*Seppo* No Rice Car: 06 OBP STi Fav Mod: Brake dust Location: Jersey Posts: 634 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Car and Driver '08 USDM STi Test.......... Pretty interesting review i would say. The "dorky-looking wagonoid" is kind of starting to grow on me. Oh and i dont listen to Csere anymore at all. Nothing "generates emotional desire" for him besides a BMW.

12-27-2007, 12:12 PM	#14
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12-27-2007, 01:46 PM	#15
RUGBY Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Not working in the Summers! Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 586 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Car and Driver '08 USDM STi Test.......... I thought there might be more action with this post, but with 437 views and only 13 replies or 3% of the people having something to say, it looks like saying nothing speaks volumes. I still say subaru could have done better. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.