The August 2005 Issue of CAR Magazine...

Cigar2 · 08-05-2005, 02:20 PM

... Has a quick preview of the 06 STI on page 139. They call it. The best Impreza ever New nose, new aerodynamics, astonishing cornering. Giving it five stars out of five.

Article is has follow.

Don't worry about the facelift. Could be worse, could be a lot better, but it really doesn't matter next to rhe dynamic improvements brought about by changes to the all-wheel drive chassis. This is the best Impreza ever, and it's in Britian this autun,.
The key bits are the new 41/59 front/rear torque split, against the previous 36/65, plus a revised DCCD with steering angle senr and extra mechanical limited-slip diff to improve traction, stability and all-round response.
The result is handling that's entered a new realm of super agility. Whatever the corner, the STi simply turns in and goes round, staying resolutely settled and on line, with only the slightest touch of the wheel needed to change direction. You'd need to be on the track to near its limts, with your bvery the only limiting factor.
The body is stiff and the sterring ao-kart sharp, with stronger self-centering, ut watch out for the Brembo brakes. They're massively powerful but pedal feel could be a lot more progressive. sometimes it feels like pressing down on a stone.
First tie out in the Japan-spec WRX STi, what hits you most of all is the incredible speed. The 1994cc boxer four with a twin scrll turbocharger is strong and has brilliant, crisp-revving elasticity. In the zone, from 3000rpm through to the 800rpm cut ot, it pulls like a train.
The six-speed gearbox is quick and clean. There's stronger mid-range punch now and highest torgue peak (311lbft) of any production Imperza to date.
Power is capped at 276bhp for Japan but, even so, the Impreza's ground covering ability is stunning.
Don't expect any major price changes when the WRX STi reaches the UK, so it'll be about 10k more than the Japanese price. Worth every penny. You'll love it. Verdist: Hard to believe, but the new Impreza is better than ever. words by Peter Nunn

***wdb*** · 08-05-2005, 06:13 PM

Well whaddaya know. The 41/59 F/R split is for real. Overseas at least. It will be interesting to see if it made it into the US version. I wonder if this is a response to the reviews that give the EVO better marks for handling, what with it having a 50/50 split and all.

rev_happy_sti · 08-05-2005, 11:38 PM

thats some cool improvements, i wonder if all that will come to the US. I still wouldnt buy it though cause of the way it looks, but more power to you if you want function over form.

SubaruFlamingo · 08-06-2005, 07:55 PM

Wait, dont we already have 2 LSDs on the 04/05?

***VSGTS14*** · 08-06-2005, 08:33 PM

^yes we do only on 05 though

***wdb*** · 08-07-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubaruFlamingo

Wait, dont we already have 2 LSDs on the 04/05?

Yes, and the '06 has 3.

WE_R_ND · 08-07-2005, 04:05 PM

Was gonna buy the magazine but there was nothing else interesting in it other than the right up on Modena and all of it's attractions

Stee · 08-07-2005, 06:48 PM

Isn't one of the selective ratios on the DCCD already 41F/59R or close to it? If so, the only advantage is that it's defaulted to that value on the 2006.

**MRGLASS** · 08-08-2005, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stee

Isn't one of the selective ratios on the DCCD already 41F/59R or close to it? If so, the only advantage is that it's defaulted to that value on the 2006.

Honestly speaking, does anyone here think you could tell the difference on the torque split between the 05 and 06?? I dunno, unless you can "push" the limits of the car so to speak

08-05-2005, 02:20 PM	#1
Cigar2 Lurker Posts: 5 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	The August 2005 Issue of CAR Magazine... ... Has a quick preview of the 06 STI on page 139. They call it. The best Impreza ever New nose, new aerodynamics, astonishing cornering. Giving it five stars out of five. Article is has follow. Don't worry about the facelift. Could be worse, could be a lot better, but it really doesn't matter next to rhe dynamic improvements brought about by changes to the all-wheel drive chassis. This is the best Impreza ever, and it's in Britian this autun,. The key bits are the new 41/59 front/rear torque split, against the previous 36/65, plus a revised DCCD with steering angle senr and extra mechanical limited-slip diff to improve traction, stability and all-round response. The result is handling that's entered a new realm of super agility. Whatever the corner, the STi simply turns in and goes round, staying resolutely settled and on line, with only the slightest touch of the wheel needed to change direction. You'd need to be on the track to near its limts, with your bvery the only limiting factor. The body is stiff and the sterring ao-kart sharp, with stronger self-centering, ut watch out for the Brembo brakes. They're massively powerful but pedal feel could be a lot more progressive. sometimes it feels like pressing down on a stone. First tie out in the Japan-spec WRX STi, what hits you most of all is the incredible speed. The 1994cc boxer four with a twin scrll turbocharger is strong and has brilliant, crisp-revving elasticity. In the zone, from 3000rpm through to the 800rpm cut ot, it pulls like a train. The six-speed gearbox is quick and clean. There's stronger mid-range punch now and highest torgue peak (311lbft) of any production Imperza to date. Power is capped at 276bhp for Japan but, even so, the Impreza's ground covering ability is stunning. Don't expect any major price changes when the WRX STi reaches the UK, so it'll be about 10k more than the Japanese price. Worth every penny. You'll love it. Verdist: Hard to believe, but the new Impreza is better than ever. words by Peter Nunn This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-05-2005, 06:13 PM	#2
*wdb* dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,067 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Well whaddaya know. The 41/59 F/R split is for real. Overseas at least. It will be interesting to see if it made it into the US version. I wonder if this is a response to the reviews that give the EVO better marks for handling, what with it having a 50/50 split and all.

08-05-2005, 11:38 PM	#3
rev_happy_sti Grassroots STI Racer Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 598 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	thats some cool improvements, i wonder if all that will come to the US. I still wouldnt buy it though cause of the way it looks, but more power to you if you want function over form.

08-06-2005, 07:55 PM	#4
SubaruFlamingo Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - WRB, 05 LGT Fav Mod: hella supertones Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 523 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Wait, dont we already have 2 LSDs on the 04/05?

08-06-2005, 08:33 PM	#5
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,996 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	^yes we do only on 05 though

08-07-2005, 04:05 PM	#7
WE_R_ND Spec C Club Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 2,267 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Was gonna buy the magazine but there was nothing else interesting in it other than the right up on Modena and all of it's attractions

08-07-2005, 06:48 PM	#8
Stee Spec C Club Car: 2008 Fitrari Red Fav Mod: Getting 40mpg Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,537 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Isn't one of the selective ratios on the DCCD already 41F/59R or close to it? If so, the only advantage is that it's defaulted to that value on the 2006.