If K&N suck on STi then why is subaru putting it on??

rob142sti · 03-29-2005, 02:41 PM

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...06244051qaYCQx

so many complaints about K&N but subaru seems to think it will give an extra 12 ponies?? any info?

***kwlsti*** · 03-29-2005, 03:02 PM

theres nothing wrong with the K&N, but it's a open forum and some ones going to complain about it. it's the ways forums work... lol

rasetsu · 03-29-2005, 03:02 PM

That's not SOA's doing. That's a dealership package.

JJ18Sniper · 03-29-2005, 03:08 PM

Must be a mod friendly dealership then. HP sells cars...

ninjaboy76 · 03-30-2005, 07:26 PM

The Typhoon intake is by far the best and number one selling bolt on for the STi. I have seen very few complaints compared to the people that like it.

imaaaron · 03-30-2005, 07:39 PM

whats an optional 18 inch wheel?

SlvSTI05 · 03-30-2005, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imaaaron

whats an optional 18 inch wheel?

A choice we should have had from the factory....

donmei · 03-31-2005, 09:30 PM

This is a dealer add on package. It is not approved, sanctioned or warrantied by SOA. That doesn't mean its bad, but don't think you'll get a subaru warranty.

On the Legacy GT's at the show, they had stickers "up to 340 hp". You don't think SOA will warranty that. No way.

Also, slvsti05, the 18's are not necessarily anything the factory should have given us, espescially as standard equipment. 18 inch wheels are pure bling. Sure they look nice, but they are 1) heavier 2) more expensive 3) require heavier tires 4) usually result in a slightly higher ride height.

The fact is that for performance, a car should have the smallest wheel that can fit around the car's brakes. Our car NEEDS 17 inch rims because of the big brembos. But if you were building a WRX up to be as fast as possible, for as little money as possible, with no real premium on bling, then a big fat set of 8 1/2 inch wide 15" wheels would be the hot ticket.

Some of us would rather save 5 lbs per wheel and have the 17s.

Don

Black&Gold · 03-31-2005, 09:50 PM

Optional 18"'s...Cool

***BoostJunkie*** · 03-31-2005, 09:59 PM

donmei, I disagree with you that the smaller the wheel, the better. The smaller the wheel, the taller the sidewall, which results in more sidewall flex. I read an article in one mag (I think it was european car) that tested the same car around the track with 16, 17, and 18" wheels. They found the 17s to be the fastest by a significant margin. It seems that from a performance standpoint, 17" is the best combination of sidewall height and low weight.

SilverSTI · 04-02-2005, 09:27 AM

You can still put a low profile tire on a smaller rim.

RoninSTi · 04-02-2005, 02:37 PM

The KN does suck...but in a good way

Titleist71 · 04-03-2005, 05:47 PM

^^^ hehehehe

03-29-2005, 02:41 PM	#1
rob142sti Professional STI Driver Posts: 415 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	http://community.webshots.com/photo/...06244051qaYCQx so many complaints about K&N but subaru seems to think it will give an extra 12 ponies?? any info? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-29-2005, 03:02 PM	#3
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,270 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	RE: If K&N suck on STi then why is subaru putting it on? That's not SOA's doing. That's a dealership package.

04-03-2005, 05:47 PM	#13
Titleist71 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 PSM STi w/ custom Fav Mod: TiaL 38mm vented free as a bird. Location: Maine Posts: 615 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	^^^ hehehehe This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-29-2005, 03:02 PM	#2
*kwlsti* an old tired whore Car: 04 Subaru STi Fav Mod: myself Location: Scarborough, Ont, Canada Posts: 5,570 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	theres nothing wrong with the K&N, but it's a open forum and some ones going to complain about it. it's the ways forums work... lol

03-29-2005, 03:08 PM	#4
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,591 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Must be a mod friendly dealership then. HP sells cars...

03-30-2005, 07:26 PM	#5
ninjaboy76 Spec C Club Car: 08 CBR1000RR Fav Mod: None Location: Kansas Posts: 2,429 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	The Typhoon intake is by far the best and number one selling bolt on for the STi. I have seen very few complaints compared to the people that like it.

03-30-2005, 07:39 PM	#6
imaaaron STI Driver Posts: 244 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	whats an optional 18 inch wheel?

03-31-2005, 09:30 PM	#8
donmei S204 Racer Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Trailer Hitch Location: CT, U.S.A. Posts: 3,139 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	This is a dealer add on package. It is not approved, sanctioned or warrantied by SOA. That doesn't mean its bad, but don't think you'll get a subaru warranty. On the Legacy GT's at the show, they had stickers "up to 340 hp". You don't think SOA will warranty that. No way. Also, slvsti05, the 18's are not necessarily anything the factory should have given us, espescially as standard equipment. 18 inch wheels are pure bling. Sure they look nice, but they are 1) heavier 2) more expensive 3) require heavier tires 4) usually result in a slightly higher ride height. The fact is that for performance, a car should have the smallest wheel that can fit around the car's brakes. Our car NEEDS 17 inch rims because of the big brembos. But if you were building a WRX up to be as fast as possible, for as little money as possible, with no real premium on bling, then a big fat set of 8 1/2 inch wide 15" wheels would be the hot ticket. Some of us would rather save 5 lbs per wheel and have the 17s. Don

03-31-2005, 09:50 PM	#9
Black&Gold Grassroots STI Racer Car: JDM for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Fav Mod: Actor Location: Los Angeles Posts: 524 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Optional 18"'s...Cool

03-31-2005, 09:59 PM	#10
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,546 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	donmei, I disagree with you that the smaller the wheel, the better. The smaller the wheel, the taller the sidewall, which results in more sidewall flex. I read an article in one mag (I think it was european car) that tested the same car around the track with 16, 17, and 18" wheels. They found the 17s to be the fastest by a significant margin. It seems that from a performance standpoint, 17" is the best combination of sidewall height and low weight.

04-02-2005, 09:27 AM	#11
SilverSTI STI Driver Car: 04 STi Aspen White/G Fav Mod: Cobb Catless DP Location: North Central, WV Posts: 209 Join Date: Mar 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	You can still put a low profile tire on a smaller rim.

04-02-2005, 02:37 PM	#12
RoninSTi STI Driver Location: Woodbridge, CT Posts: 222 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The KN does suck...but in a good way