First time buyer

subedreamer · 07-18-2008, 04:53 AM

So i'm looking into a 07' Sti. I need a 4 door 300+hp car. Mild mods are in the future. new turbo, tbe and tune. looking for 12.5sec 1/4, and 350whp. Any insight you can give me would help. I've never driven a Sti only a reg wrx. My current options are STi, Speed6, HHR ss.

Thanks

**boondocksaint** · 07-18-2008, 04:56 AM

Read up in the Engine forum. Especially the stickies. Those should help out. Turbo swaps are oft-discussed. Just dig through some threads and I'm sure you'll find everything you need.

subedreamer · 07-18-2008, 05:00 AM

Yea been doing some digging. looking at it all. I've always liked an STi they are definetly a one of a kind. no other car sounds like it. 0-60 like 5 sec in the Dirt!

subi4justin · 07-18-2008, 05:09 AM

STI fTW... What other car that you listed up there would you be able to run in the snow, dirt, practically all situations... the sub! Mazda Speed3 are fast but FWD, and don't even think about the HHR, bad car IMO. good luck with your purchase and do as much research as humanly possible on this car.

subedreamer · 07-18-2008, 05:11 AM

Thats why I'm here. research is my friend.....

**boondocksaint** · 07-18-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subi4justin

STI fTW... What other car that you listed up there would you be able to run in the snow, dirt, practically all situations... the sub! Mazda Speed3 are fast but FWD, and don't even think about the HHR, bad car IMO. good luck with your purchase and do as much research as humanly possible on this car.

At least the HHR SS has an LSD instead of the torque steer.

STUKA · 07-18-2008, 05:42 AM

You will love the STI. I have a 07. The big difference is if you live in cold weather you need to let the car warm up! Also remember that the car ride is much harsher. The 08 had a nicer ride from what the reviews said. But just make sure you do the research before you purchase.

07-18-2008, 04:53 AM	#1
subedreamer Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 7 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	First time buyer So i'm looking into a 07' Sti. I need a 4 door 300+hp car. Mild mods are in the future. new turbo, tbe and tune. looking for 12.5sec 1/4, and 350whp. Any insight you can give me would help. I've never driven a Sti only a reg wrx. My current options are STi, Speed6, HHR ss. Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-18-2008, 04:56 AM	#2
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,631 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: First time buyer Read up in the Engine forum. Especially the stickies. Those should help out. Turbo swaps are oft-discussed. Just dig through some threads and I'm sure you'll find everything you need.

07-18-2008, 05:00 AM	#3
subedreamer Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 7 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First time buyer Yea been doing some digging. looking at it all. I've always liked an STi they are definetly a one of a kind. no other car sounds like it. 0-60 like 5 sec in the Dirt!

07-18-2008, 05:09 AM	#4
subi4justin Professional STI Driver Car: OBP 05 STI protuned Fav Mod: My sunroof! Location: BAy ARea Posts: 471 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First time buyer STI fTW... What other car that you listed up there would you be able to run in the snow, dirt, practically all situations... the sub! Mazda Speed3 are fast but FWD, and don't even think about the HHR, bad car IMO. good luck with your purchase and do as much research as humanly possible on this car.

07-18-2008, 05:11 AM	#5
subedreamer Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 7 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First time buyer Thats why I'm here. research is my friend.....

07-18-2008, 05:42 AM	#7
STUKA Senior STI Driver Car: Black 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: AP Location: Barnesville PA Posts: 340 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First time buyer You will love the STI. I have a 07. The big difference is if you live in cold weather you need to let the car warm up! Also remember that the car ride is much harsher. The 08 had a nicer ride from what the reviews said. But just make sure you do the research before you purchase. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.