which options on 2007 STI?

arkow · 02-24-2007, 07:47 PM

Hi All,

I will be buying a 2007 STi withing couple of weeks, my coworker bought one and took me for a ride, and my neck still hurts, what a beast, and that boxer rumble sound is amazing. Anyway, i was wondering if you guys can tell me the options,accessories i should get when buying one. I figured that short throw shifter and boost guage should be normal, anything else i should think about?

Thanks.

Tortfeasor STi · 02-24-2007, 09:37 PM

I like the boost gauge but not the factory short throw. You will probably save money by going with a cart boy or other setup. Of course by getting it through the factory you can amortize it over the life of the loan, but, if you are getting an inferior product...

Ikon · 02-24-2007, 10:48 PM

i say get it witout option.. boostgauge, ss ir prettty much things you will replace..

Cobb or kartboy ss--- very nice..
boost gauges--- defis or so

wheels locks--- is a pluse
autodim mirror.-- no use if you get tint.

Daweism · 02-25-2007, 12:40 AM

- Factory Boost Gauge
- Short Throw Shifter (under factory warranty)
- Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Compass (homelink if you want)
- Arm Rest Extension (if you're tall)
- Fog Lights
- STi Mats (not the all weather mats)
- Wheel Locks
- Alarm System

jtom12 · 02-25-2007, 02:05 AM

I would get the short throw shifter if you dont feel like installing an aftermarket one. Plus their shifter is under warranty. Cant believe the short shifter doesnt come standard.

xilles · 02-25-2007, 02:25 AM

i got short shifter wheel locks and all weather mats= waste of money..dam floor model all they had imo get it without any optionssave you like 1g

Daweism · 02-25-2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xilles

i got short shifter wheel locks and all weather mats= waste of money..dam floor model all they had imo get it without any optionssave you like 1g

The all weather mats are ugly and heavy...

xilles · 02-25-2007, 02:56 AM

haha i know i dont rock them they just came in my package deal

Web_Foot_STi · 02-25-2007, 07:41 AM

Floor mats. I wish I could have bought STi mats when I got mine.

Short shifter if you like it.

Alarm upgrade if your not going to do aftermarket, and same for wheel locks.

I got a stripper back when.

KPT · 02-25-2007, 06:40 PM

I got the fogs, boost gauge, and Sirius satellite radio w/factory subwoofer.

Sound system is nothing to brag about, but the sirius radio is awesome.

IMO 06-07's look 100 times better with fog lights.

flytojungho · 02-25-2007, 06:50 PM

Short throw... autodim WITH homelink if you own a garage. Short throw option WITH kartboy is better i hear compared to regular shifter with Kartboy.

KiR DieseL · 02-25-2007, 09:43 PM

Wheels locks short throw shifter and

IMO need a boost gauge for gas mileage purposes and make sure the car is running properly.

Stay out of boost = better gas mileage.. How are you supposed to tell when you are in boost without a gauge?

supermarkus · 02-25-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiR DieseL

Wheels locks short throw shifter and

IMO need a boost gauge for gas mileage purposes and make sure the car is running properly.

Stay out of boost = better gas mileage.. How are you supposed to tell when you are in boost without a gauge?

Staying out of boost isn't tough especially when you're cruising. Also, just short shift at 3K rpm. The OEM boost gauge is an eyesore. Get the Defi Ambers, at least it will match your dash and be much easier to read.

suprsuby · 02-25-2007, 09:55 PM

I totally agree about the 06-07's looking better with fogs. The fog light covers look so....blah. They're just plain and.......just get fogs.

JiveMasterT · 02-25-2007, 10:17 PM

I wouldn't get any options on it. Most of the stuff you'll replace or can get cheaper elsewhere.

02-24-2007, 07:47 PM	#1
arkow Amateur STI Driver Posts: 22 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	which options on 2007 STI? Hi All, I will be buying a 2007 STi withing couple of weeks, my coworker bought one and took me for a ride, and my neck still hurts, what a beast, and that boxer rumble sound is amazing. Anyway, i was wondering if you guys can tell me the options,accessories i should get when buying one. I figured that short throw shifter and boost guage should be normal, anything else i should think about? Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-25-2007, 12:40 AM	#4
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	- Factory Boost Gauge - Short Throw Shifter (under factory warranty) - Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Compass (homelink if you want) - Arm Rest Extension (if you're tall) - Fog Lights - STi Mats (not the all weather mats) - Wheel Locks - Alarm System Last edited by Daweism; 02-25-2007 at 02:52 AM.

02-25-2007, 10:17 PM	#15
JiveMasterT Professional STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STi Limited Fav Mod: Trunk Monkey Location: New York Posts: 608 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I wouldn't get any options on it. Most of the stuff you'll replace or can get cheaper elsewhere. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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02-24-2007, 09:37 PM	#2
Tortfeasor STi S204 Racer Car: '08 335xi Coupe Fav Mod: Dinan Reflash Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3,549 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I like the boost gauge but not the factory short throw. You will probably save money by going with a cart boy or other setup. Of course by getting it through the factory you can amortize it over the life of the loan, but, if you are getting an inferior product...

02-24-2007, 10:48 PM	#3
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,035 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	i say get it witout option.. boostgauge, ss ir prettty much things you will replace.. Cobb or kartboy ss--- very nice.. boost gauges--- defis or so wheels locks--- is a pluse autodim mirror.-- no use if you get tint.

02-25-2007, 02:05 AM	#5
jtom12 Lurker Posts: 6 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	I would get the short throw shifter if you dont feel like installing an aftermarket one. Plus their shifter is under warranty. Cant believe the short shifter doesnt come standard.

02-25-2007, 02:25 AM	#6
xilles STI Driver Fav Mod: your mother Posts: 267 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	i got short shifter wheel locks and all weather mats= waste of money..dam floor model all they had imo get it without any optionssave you like 1g

02-25-2007, 02:56 AM	#8
xilles STI Driver Fav Mod: your mother Posts: 267 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	haha i know i dont rock them they just came in my package deal

02-25-2007, 07:41 AM	#9
Web_Foot_STi Professional STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Posts: 412 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Floor mats. I wish I could have bought STi mats when I got mine. Short shifter if you like it. Alarm upgrade if your not going to do aftermarket, and same for wheel locks. I got a stripper back when.

02-25-2007, 06:40 PM	#10
KPT Junior STI Driver Car: '07 UGM STI Fav Mod: Cobb Stage 1 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 96 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	I got the fogs, boost gauge, and Sirius satellite radio w/factory subwoofer. Sound system is nothing to brag about, but the sirius radio is awesome. IMO 06-07's look 100 times better with fog lights.

02-25-2007, 06:50 PM	#11
flytojungho Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Prodrive oval tip Location: carmel indiana Posts: 1,254 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Short throw... autodim WITH homelink if you own a garage. Short throw option WITH kartboy is better i hear compared to regular shifter with Kartboy.

02-25-2007, 09:43 PM	#12
KiR DieseL Silver Member Car: Aspen White 06 STi Fav Mod: Teh Mature Diffuser Will Return! Location: Queens NYC Posts: 2,771 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Wheels locks short throw shifter and IMO need a boost gauge for gas mileage purposes and make sure the car is running properly. Stay out of boost = better gas mileage.. How are you supposed to tell when you are in boost without a gauge?

02-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#14
suprsuby Senior STI Driver Car: 04 STi, WRB Fav Mod: Greddy Ti-C Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 396 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I totally agree about the 06-07's looking better with fogs. The fog light covers look so....blah. They're just plain and.......just get fogs.