Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI

Constant Speed · 02-16-2008, 11:01 AM

Picked up my 2008 SSM STI on February 11. I have 370 miles on the car to date. Put Goodyear F1 All Seasons on the stock rims to get me through the winter. I also installed seat heaters. You can see where the seat heater control was installed in the interior photo. The Cobb DP and Accessport are on order.

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Daweism · 02-19-2008, 04:32 AM

Nice bro

T3h_Clap · 02-19-2008, 06:26 AM

you guys need to quit posting 08s, it makes me want one.

Ikon · 02-19-2008, 05:49 PM

looks awesome

MKTURBO · 02-19-2008, 05:58 PM

i spy heated seats

Constant Speed · 02-22-2008, 12:16 PM

I now have 875 miles on the car and am really enjoying it. I have owned several BMW's - the latest being a 330xi sedan. This car is my first Subaru and first turbocharged car.

Exterior Impressions:
I like the looks of the car even better in person. Several others who have seen it have commented that they like the looks too.
I have been driving in snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain for much of the past 10 days and the car does throw a lot crap from the wheels. I have not seen any paint issues but the rear fender flares are covered whenever there is snow or slush.
I have not had a hatchback before and, in inclement weather, the rear window gets covered with water, snow, etc.

Interior Impressions:
I have found the seats comfortable, maybe not as supportive as BMW sports seats, but fine so far.
The various controls are easy to use though the iPod interface seems like I have to hit buttons twice before they respond. Being able to control the iPod through the stereo is pretty cool.
I put in aftermarket heated seats and am glad I did given the weather here in Ohio over the last week or so.
So far, no creaks, squeaks or rattles. It feels solidly built.

Driving Impressions:
As I have put more miles on it, I have started to get on it more and more. In S# mode, it really moves once the turbo kicks in. I have not had a chance to push it in on a curvy road but I can't wait to do it.
The ride is comfortable - I drive about 35 miles to work each way - though it is louder than the 330xi.
It has handled rain, snow and sleet with confidence and the Goodyear FI All Seasons I installed have done great.
During a snow storm last night, I got a chance to play in a large parking lot. It was blast sliding and drifting through the snow - my daughter really enjoyed doing donuts and my son thought crabbing sideways up the hill to our house was better than any video game.

Overall, I am very pleased so far. I wanted an all-wheel drive daily driver that would inject a bit of fun and passion into my daily drive. The 2008 STI has delivered so far. I am looking forward to passing 1000 miles and driving it harder.

**AutoMaster** · 02-22-2008, 12:28 PM

Congratulations on the purchase! Excellent Choice!

-Rob

CocojomboSTI · 02-28-2008, 10:57 PM

Congrats!!! The car looks good!!

SubaruRally555 · 05-08-2008, 05:45 PM

wats that little button do

Nativepenguin · 06-06-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruRally555

wats that little button do

If you read his first post you will see he put in heated seats..

Bishop · 06-06-2008, 09:37 PM

i agree w/ t3h_clap ..... the more and more i see postings of the 08s im getting closer and closer to trading in my 07 for an AW w/ gold BBS....

Great car though, really great

02-16-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
Constant Speed Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI Location: Ohio Posts: 13 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI Picked up my 2008 SSM STI on February 11. I have 370 miles on the car to date. Put Goodyear F1 All Seasons on the stock rims to get me through the winter. I also installed seat heaters. You can see where the seat heater control was installed in the interior photo. The Cobb DP and Accessport are on order. [/IMG] This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Constant Speed : 02-16-2008 at 12:06 PM.

02-19-2008, 04:32 AM	#2
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI Nice bro

02-19-2008, 06:26 AM	#3
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 21,134 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI you guys need to quit posting 08s, it makes me want one.

02-19-2008, 05:49 PM	#4
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,494 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI looks awesome

02-19-2008, 05:58 PM	#5
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,924 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI i spy heated seats

02-22-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
Constant Speed Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI Location: Ohio Posts: 13 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI I now have 875 miles on the car and am really enjoying it. I have owned several BMW's - the latest being a 330xi sedan. This car is my first Subaru and first turbocharged car. Exterior Impressions: I like the looks of the car even better in person. Several others who have seen it have commented that they like the looks too. I have been driving in snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain for much of the past 10 days and the car does throw a lot crap from the wheels. I have not seen any paint issues but the rear fender flares are covered whenever there is snow or slush. I have not had a hatchback before and, in inclement weather, the rear window gets covered with water, snow, etc. Interior Impressions: I have found the seats comfortable, maybe not as supportive as BMW sports seats, but fine so far. The various controls are easy to use though the iPod interface seems like I have to hit buttons twice before they respond. Being able to control the iPod through the stereo is pretty cool. I put in aftermarket heated seats and am glad I did given the weather here in Ohio over the last week or so. So far, no creaks, squeaks or rattles. It feels solidly built. Driving Impressions: As I have put more miles on it, I have started to get on it more and more. In S# mode, it really moves once the turbo kicks in. I have not had a chance to push it in on a curvy road but I can't wait to do it. The ride is comfortable - I drive about 35 miles to work each way - though it is louder than the 330xi. It has handled rain, snow and sleet with confidence and the Goodyear FI All Seasons I installed have done great. During a snow storm last night, I got a chance to play in a large parking lot. It was blast sliding and drifting through the snow - my daughter really enjoyed doing donuts and my son thought crabbing sideways up the hill to our house was better than any video game. Overall, I am very pleased so far. I wanted an all-wheel drive daily driver that would inject a bit of fun and passion into my daily drive. The 2008 STI has delivered so far. I am looking forward to passing 1000 miles and driving it harder.

02-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#7
AutoMaster Authorized Vendor Car: Where Real Power is Fav Mod: Tuning & Performance Location: Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Posts: 629 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI Congratulations on the purchase! Excellent Choice! -Rob

02-28-2008, 10:57 PM	#8
CocojomboSTI Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI Congrats!!! The car looks good!!

05-08-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
SubaruRally555 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Bride Racing Seats Location: Orlando Posts: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI wats that little button do

06-06-2008, 09:37 PM	#11
Bishop HowTo Contributor Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stg 2 - Wrapped DP Location: Chief Left Hand, CO Posts: 1,987 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Constant Speed's 2008 SSM STI i agree w/ t3h_clap ..... the more and more i see postings of the 08s im getting closer and closer to trading in my 07 for an AW w/ gold BBS.... Great car though, really great This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.