08 sti HP

bigJP · 09-26-2007, 09:43 AM

So i was at the dealership about an hour ago getting an o2 sensor replaced(which they didnt have after two weeks), me and the service guy started chit chatting and he said that the new 08's where supposed to have around 320 hp and about 320 torque, he said the actuall specs should be released by the end of next month. Well atleast its gonna be faster, right?

La Mer · 09-26-2007, 09:46 AM

Depends how fat it is.

emanteno · 09-26-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by La Mer

Depends how fat it is.

It is SUPPOSED to be lighter as well.

bigJP · 09-26-2007, 09:58 AM

yeah, and its gonna be lighter, so faster and light might make up for it being beaten with the ugly stick

Tortfeasor STi · 09-26-2007, 10:37 AM

I will wait until the new one actually comes out and I see some curb weights and performance data from an independent source. Also, as the owner of an 04, its going to take a lot for me to trade mine in.

EK9 BEEZLER · 09-26-2007, 11:44 AM

its gonna need the road head option for me to give up my 07.

BluSTi · 09-26-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tortfeasor STi

I will wait until the new one actually comes out and I see some curb weights and performance data from an independent source. Also, as the owner of an 04, its going to take a lot for me to trade mine in.

Damn right.

Gonna have to doubt the higher HP numbers, as well as the lighter weight. Doesn't seem like Subaru is going for the bare bones STi as in years past.

BluSTi · 09-26-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EK9 BEEZLER

its gonna need the road head option for me to give up my 07.

WOOT!!!

blk rex · 09-26-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EK9 BEEZLER

its gonna need the road head option for me to give up my 07.

Why do you want an Automatic?

Iguana · 09-26-2007, 04:32 PM

If its lighter, and even with that modest 27HP bump, it'll probably be faster. The EVO X got 100lbs heaver Edmund's says in their review. It also has something around 298 hp which is a small boost for them as well. I feel like STI could have had a 50 hp boost without much difficulty. I mean, stage II nets you a whole lot and doesn't invovle a large amount of change....

topend · 09-26-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EK9 BEEZLER

its gonna need the road head option for me to give up my 07.

lmao!!!

SOUTHPAW · 09-26-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigJP

So i was at the dealership about an hour ago getting an o2 sensor replaced(which they didnt have after two weeks), me and the service guy started chit chatting and he said that the new 08's where supposed to have around 320 hp and about 320 torque, he said the actuall specs should be released by the end of next month. Well atleast its gonna be faster, right?

I am hoping for as much as possible. I'm downgrading from 700 so the more power, the better!

amg destroyer · 09-26-2007, 08:56 PM

I sure hope it comes with a lot of increased power compared to the past years, as well as being lighter. Personally, I can believe the power increase part, but not so much the light weight part - it seems like if anything it would be significantly heavier, with Subaru trying to point more towards a "luxury/mature" crowd... My opinion is the same on this one as all of the other things I've heard about the '08 STI - I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, '05 FTW!

amg destroyer · 09-26-2007, 08:58 PM

Also, the mods should probably move this to the '08 STI - general forum, not leave it in this one.

rgt · 09-28-2007, 09:30 AM

I hope it doesn't come with the same engine management issues the 07 has.

09-26-2007, 09:43 AM	#1
bigJP STI Driver Car: 04 Sti Location: tampa, FLA Posts: 227 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	08 sti HP So i was at the dealership about an hour ago getting an o2 sensor replaced(which they didnt have after two weeks), me and the service guy started chit chatting and he said that the new 08's where supposed to have around 320 hp and about 320 torque, he said the actuall specs should be released by the end of next month. Well atleast its gonna be faster, right? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-26-2007, 09:46 AM	#2
La Mer NIИja Car: 2006 STI (SGM) Location: US - Southern California Posts: 38,089 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 08 sti HP Depends how fat it is.

09-26-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
bigJP STI Driver Car: 04 Sti Location: tampa, FLA Posts: 227 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 sti HP yeah, and its gonna be lighter, so faster and light might make up for it being beaten with the ugly stick

09-26-2007, 10:37 AM	#5
Tortfeasor STi S204 Racer Car: '08 335xi Coupe Fav Mod: Dinan Reflash Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3,388 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 sti HP I will wait until the new one actually comes out and I see some curb weights and performance data from an independent source. Also, as the owner of an 04, its going to take a lot for me to trade mine in.

09-26-2007, 11:44 AM	#6
EK9 BEEZLER Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi Fav Mod: My t3/t4 Location: San Diego Posts: 66 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 sti HP its gonna need the road head option for me to give up my 07.

09-26-2007, 04:32 PM	#10
Iguana Spec C Club Car: 06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi's Location: Northern California Posts: 1,318 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 sti HP If its lighter, and even with that modest 27HP bump, it'll probably be faster. The EVO X got 100lbs heaver Edmund's says in their review. It also has something around 298 hp which is a small boost for them as well. I feel like STI could have had a 50 hp boost without much difficulty. I mean, stage II nets you a whole lot and doesn't invovle a large amount of change....

09-26-2007, 08:56 PM	#13
amg destroyer GUNNIN' IT Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 3,794 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 08 sti HP I sure hope it comes with a lot of increased power compared to the past years, as well as being lighter. Personally, I can believe the power increase part, but not so much the light weight part - it seems like if anything it would be significantly heavier, with Subaru trying to point more towards a "luxury/mature" crowd... My opinion is the same on this one as all of the other things I've heard about the '08 STI - I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, '05 FTW!

09-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#14
amg destroyer GUNNIN' IT Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 3,794 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 08 sti HP Also, the mods should probably move this to the '08 STI - general forum, not leave it in this one.

09-28-2007, 09:30 AM	#15
rgt Professional STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STI WRB/Gold Fav Mod: COBB AP Stage 2 93 oct v1.04 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 727 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 sti HP I hope it doesn't come with the same engine management issues the 07 has. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.