Should I trade my 06 for an 07? - Page 2

Ikon · 03-30-2007, 12:02 PM

dont do it.. the ohnly thing you will gain out of the t07 is the gear ratio.. but other then taht loks all the same. some say the 07 has an idle prob

t3h f4stAr · 03-30-2007, 12:52 PM

The difference in the turbos is the 07 has a larger wasgate to help with boost spike/creep and the longers gears in the 07 help with the 1/4 mile time by eliminating the 4th to 5th shift. And theres been some 07 with headers and a tbe tuned on pump gas making 370-380 wtq and one of the guys that was tuned ran a 12.1

06naSTI · 03-30-2007, 01:42 PM

07s are def making the evo guys complain a bit. I was browsing some evo forum and there is alot of talk about the 07.

jibSTir13 · 03-30-2007, 01:58 PM

i don't think it's worth the money to trade in your 06 for an 07...at this point in time, i think waiting for another week or two is the best option.

dsupermansti · 04-01-2007, 10:11 AM

Seems like no one really understands his thoughts and reasonings on this. I think I have an idea though.

He's probably wanting to trade because he'll have to do less to it to make more power with simple bolt-ons or stage 2. Not everyone is looking to upgrade turbos or have head work done or swap trannies, but if a stock version comes with it already then why not? I would, but I'm happy with my 04. Never really grew accustomed to the lips that are over the rear wheel wells and not so big on the spoiler thingy on the quarter panel.

EDIT: And with it being an 04 and not a newer 06 and being paid off, headwork, upgraded turbo, and even a tranny swap and 12.5:1 rack are sensible options now.

Drag-On · 04-01-2007, 11:36 AM

I would keep the '06 because the differences between an '06 and '07 isn't all that significant. The slightly improved turbo/head/tranny isn't worth the depreciated difference between the two cars. However, if you are considering an '08, it wouldn't be too bad if you really like the styling and performance of the next generation STI.

Rootus · 04-01-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06naSTI

07s are def making the evo guys complain a bit. I was browsing some evo forum and there is alot of talk about the 07.

That is pretty amusing to me. The reason we see so many 07's with good numbers is that a lot of 07's are going directly to a header as part of their stage2 setup. Any 04-07 STI will make 315-325 whp & 360-370 wtq (on a Dynojet, e.g. Topspeed) with a protune and header. Perhaps the gearing has the Evo guys worried, as it reduces their dominance in quarter mile racing. Though why they're so obsessed with something better done with RWD and a V8, I can never understand...

As for trading in... well, for the money lost in the transaction it would be cheaper to have the gears installed in your '06.

NorthernSTI · 04-01-2007, 08:44 PM

Haven't you guys figured it out yet

? Anytime you buy/do something, within a year or later something bigger and better comes out/has been done. Just enjoy what you have. Any STI is a good STI in my opinion!

NorCALSpeed · 04-02-2007, 12:10 PM

you can also port your stock WG cant u?

03-30-2007, 12:02 PM	#16
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)	dont do it.. the ohnly thing you will gain out of the t07 is the gear ratio.. but other then taht loks all the same. some say the 07 has an idle prob This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-01-2007, 10:11 AM	#20
dsupermansti Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 AW STI Fav Mod: WRX trunk Location: FarNorCal Posts: 544 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Seems like no one really understands his thoughts and reasonings on this. I think I have an idea though. He's probably wanting to trade because he'll have to do less to it to make more power with simple bolt-ons or stage 2. Not everyone is looking to upgrade turbos or have head work done or swap trannies, but if a stock version comes with it already then why not? I would, but I'm happy with my 04. Never really grew accustomed to the lips that are over the rear wheel wells and not so big on the spoiler thingy on the quarter panel. EDIT: And with it being an 04 and not a newer 06 and being paid off, headwork, upgraded turbo, and even a tranny swap and 12.5:1 rack are sensible options now. Last edited by dsupermansti; 04-01-2007 at 10:17 AM.

04-02-2007, 12:10 PM	#24
NorCALSpeed The Next Petter Solberg Car: 06 AW STI Fav Mod: Hardwired 8500 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 964 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	you can also port your stock WG cant u? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-30-2007, 12:52 PM	#17
t3h f4stAr STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STi Fav Mod: Me in the driver seat Posts: 291 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	The difference in the turbos is the 07 has a larger wasgate to help with boost spike/creep and the longers gears in the 07 help with the 1/4 mile time by eliminating the 4th to 5th shift. And theres been some 07 with headers and a tbe tuned on pump gas making 370-380 wtq and one of the guys that was tuned ran a 12.1

03-30-2007, 01:42 PM	#18
06naSTI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI Location: FL Posts: 571 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	07s are def making the evo guys complain a bit. I was browsing some evo forum and there is alot of talk about the 07.

03-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#19
jibSTir13 STI Driver Car: 05 psm sti Posts: 234 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i don't think it's worth the money to trade in your 06 for an 07...at this point in time, i think waiting for another week or two is the best option.

04-01-2007, 11:36 AM	#21
Drag-On Grassroots STI Racer Car: '06 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: RCE Tarmac 2 Location: So Cal Posts: 581 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	I would keep the '06 because the differences between an '06 and '07 isn't all that significant. The slightly improved turbo/head/tranny isn't worth the depreciated difference between the two cars. However, if you are considering an '08, it wouldn't be too bad if you really like the styling and performance of the next generation STI.

04-01-2007, 08:44 PM	#23
NorthernSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: the ones I have yet to buy Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 37 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Haven't you guys figured it out yet ? Anytime you buy/do something, within a year or later something bigger and better comes out/has been done. Just enjoy what you have. Any STI is a good STI in my opinion!