Tired of the wrong side.

-Pascal · 05-20-2008, 07:25 AM

Hello all,

Quick intro. I joined this forum in an effort to understand the current generation STI better before I commit to making a purchase. My current car... an imported 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R in a mild state of tune.

I'm sick and tired of sitting on the wrong side of the car, it's become an impediment to my life that my girlfriend refuses to drive it, it's time to let go of the GTi-R.

I am considering an '09 STI as a replacement, whenever they come out. I've become interested in them since the new hatchback body style has come out, I've never been one for sedan's ... In the mean time, here's a quick shot of my little rallye car from the 90's.

chaos311clarity · 05-20-2008, 07:29 AM

OMG GTi-R :fwap: :fwap: :fwap:

**boondocksaint** · 05-20-2008, 08:02 AM

Now there's something you don't see every day.

blindfold · 05-20-2008, 08:05 AM

That is one of the coolest little cars out there, individual throttle bodies correct?

FlyinbySTi · 05-20-2008, 08:06 AM

I'm a big fan of the GTi-R, what are the current specs.

Hmm, I might have to check into importing a car from canada to the US.

FlyinbySTi · 05-20-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by blindfold

That is one of the coolest little cars out there, individual throttle bodies correct?

SR20DET

Al from jerz · 05-20-2008, 08:12 AM

Cool little car, ive never seen one before. is it an AWD turbo? You keep it real clean man, dont get a new car, get a new girl

CKSTI · 05-20-2008, 08:17 AM

that's one awesome ride you got there. If i were you, i'll keep the GTi-R for the weekends and shows, then get the STI for DD, IMO.

-Pascal · 05-20-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by blindfold

That is one of the coolest little cars out there, individual throttle bodies correct?

Correct.

The SR20DET in the GTi-R is built stronger than in the Sylvia's, forged internals. This car was the rallye spec homologation for Nissan in the early 90's, so they went out of their way on a few things. The intake manifold features individual throttle bodies, and the turbo is a GT28. Drivetrain has a central VLSD and an LSD in the rear end as well. Stock spec was 237hp, not bad for 1990.

-Pascal · 05-20-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CKSTI

that's one awesome ride you got there. If i were you, i'll keep the GTi-R for the weekends and shows, then get the STI for DD, IMO.

If only I had room for two cars. Since we moved we have to park on the street, I take the subway to work, and the logistics of owning two cars are killing us. We're getting rid of the Jetta daily driver, my GTi-R toy car, and replacing them with something like an STI. Best compromise there is I think!

**boondocksaint** · 05-20-2008, 08:32 AM

Whatever you do, don't trade that little car in. Sell it privately. You should make quite a bit more that way.

-Pascal · 05-20-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

Whatever you do, don't trade that little car in. Sell it privately. You should make quite a bit more that way.

Most definitely. I've got a buyer lined up for it actually, he's an '02 Scooby owner with a full JDM V7 STI engine and drivetrain setup. He's picking up the GTi-R as a daily driver as his STI is turning into a dedicated track car.

Besides, no dealership in their right mind would trade in an imported JDM with the steering wheel on the wrong side, running coilovers and camber plates with ball bearing end links, a quick release steering wheels and other stuff like that.

I'm going the opposite way, I need a baby and girlfriend friendly car which will still put a smile on my face. I hope the '09 STI can fit the bill. I'm waiting for that because I need a sunroof in that car (girlfriend veto).

**boondocksaint** · 05-20-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by -Pascal

Most definitely. I've got a buyer lined up for it actually, he's an '02 Scooby owner with a full JDM V7 STI engine and drivetrain setup. He's picking up the GTi-R as a daily driver as his STI is turning into a dedicated track car.

Besides, no dealership in their right mind would trade in an imported JDM with the steering wheel on the wrong side, running coilovers and camber plates with ball bearing end links, a quick release steering wheels and other stuff like that.

I'm going the opposite way, I need a baby and girlfriend friendly car which will still put a smile on my face. I hope the '09 STI can fit the bill. I'm waiting for that because I need a sunroof in that car (girlfriend veto).

I seriously doubt there will be a sunroof in the 09 STi unless they decide to make a Limited version.

-Pascal · 05-20-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

I seriously doubt there will be a sunroof in the 09 STi unless they decide to make a Limited version.

Maybe this matter is best kept to a different thread, but my good buddy who works at one of our local Suby dealerships has given me these two hints (this is for Canadian Subaru's, not sure about US bound vehicles)

- The '09 will be available with a sunroof, in all trim levels including STI.
- There will be two STI versions, one with all options, and a track-friendly strippo edition with nav delete, climate control delete, other gadgets removed, and shave a few k$'s off the tag price.

These are rumours from dealership, who know what will actually happen when we can finally place our orders.

Yankeeballer13 · 05-20-2008, 10:01 AM

i have always wanted to drive on the right side

05-20-2008, 07:25 AM	#1
-Pascal Amateur STI Driver Car: Nissan Pulsar GTi-R Location: Montreal Posts: 20 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Tired of the wrong side. Hello all, Quick intro. I joined this forum in an effort to understand the current generation STI better before I commit to making a purchase. My current car... an imported 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R in a mild state of tune. I'm sick and tired of sitting on the wrong side of the car, it's become an impediment to my life that my girlfriend refuses to drive it, it's time to let go of the GTi-R. I am considering an '09 STI as a replacement, whenever they come out. I've become interested in them since the new hatchback body style has come out, I've never been one for sedan's ... In the mean time, here's a quick shot of my little rallye car from the 90's. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-20-2008, 07:29 AM	#2
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,757 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. OMG GTi-R :fwap: :fwap: :fwap:

05-20-2008, 08:02 AM	#3
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,628 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. Now there's something you don't see every day.

05-20-2008, 08:05 AM	#4
blindfold Silver Member Car: 2004 WRB STi Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 2,003 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. That is one of the coolest little cars out there, individual throttle bodies correct?

05-20-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,393 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. I'm a big fan of the GTi-R, what are the current specs. Hmm, I might have to check into importing a car from canada to the US.

05-20-2008, 08:12 AM	#7
Al from jerz Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Posts: 120 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. Cool little car, ive never seen one before. is it an AWD turbo? You keep it real clean man, dont get a new car, get a new girl

05-20-2008, 08:17 AM	#8
CKSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: me driving it Location: NJ Posts: 357 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. that's one awesome ride you got there. If i were you, i'll keep the GTi-R for the weekends and shows, then get the STI for DD, IMO.

05-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#11
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,628 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. Whatever you do, don't trade that little car in. Sell it privately. You should make quite a bit more that way.

05-20-2008, 10:01 AM	#15
Yankeeballer13 Senior STI Driver Car: JBP 04 STI Fav Mod: Stock Location: Las Vegas Posts: 319 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tired of the wrong side. i have always wanted to drive on the right side This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.