Is the 07 STI Limited suspension really going to be different????

cndxrs · 08-26-2006, 05:34 AM

price on limited STI edition

Reading through ^^ one of the sub topics was the possibility that the limited edition STI is going to be using the standard UK Spec STI suspension rather than the current USDM Spec-C based setup and I wanted to know more about this as that would make me not so interested...

I like the limited STI since I have read so much about cop/ricer abuse that I want to enjoy the car to myself without having the world watching

Ver7wannabe · 08-26-2006, 11:04 AM

As far as the struts/springs I don't know. I did read when they first announced the LTD that it will come with the standard Impreza/WRX wheelbase instead of the Spec-C one our normal STI comes with. I don't know if that is only decided by the control arms or not though.

***austinpike*** · 08-26-2006, 11:53 AM

If so I expect you will have no problem getting someone to swap with you. Lots of people willing to get rid of the bobble-head struts.

Even if you don't trade you can find takeoffs for dirt cheap; no market for them since they don't fit anything else.

Litfuse · 08-26-2006, 12:07 PM

From my understanding, it is going to have a slightly softer suspension compared to the current US Sti. Softer springs in the rear I beleive.

amdmaxx · 08-26-2006, 06:46 PM

yep..

cndxrs · 08-27-2006, 09:47 AM

i don't like the sounds of that, but again haven't seen anything concrete that it will in fact be different.

If i were to go the 06 route, can the roof spoiler be removed or are there holes in the body?

I saw a hot 05 grey wingless with i believe work emotions (black) on here a while ago (can't find the pic) and that is the look i wanna get

Ver7wannabe · 08-27-2006, 01:45 PM

Looking at wd's thread below this one about the facts on the LTD, it is confirmed that it will have the non Spec-C wheelbase(99.4"). Not too big of a deal though as every other STI outside of the US comes with it.

cndxrs · 08-27-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ver7wannabe

Looking at wd's thread below this one about the facts on the LTD, it is confirmed that it will have the non Spec-C wheelbase(99.4"). Not too big of a deal though as every other STI outside of the US comes with it.

with the exception of the spec-c no?

Ver7wannabe · 08-28-2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cndxrs

with the exception of the spec-c no?

Sorry, the Spec-C and the USDM non-LTD STI are the only Imprezas that come with the 100" wheelbase.

cndxrs · 08-28-2006, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ver7wannabe

Sorry, the Spec-C and the USDM non-LTD STI are the only Imprezas that come with the 100" wheelbase.

thats what i thought.... can the roof spoiler be removed on the 06?

Ver7wannabe · 08-28-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cndxrs

thats what i thought.... can the roof spoiler be removed on the 06?

It is bolted to the C Pillar from the inside so you will have to will the two holes once you remove it.

cndxrs · 08-28-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ver7wannabe

It is bolted to the C Pillar from the inside so you will have to will the two holes once you remove it.

ok thanks

czechsmix · 08-29-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ver7wannabe

Looking at wd's thread below this one about the facts on the LTD, it is confirmed that it will have the non Spec-C wheelbase(99.4"). Not too big of a deal though as every other STI outside of the US comes with it.

I have a copy of the 2007 Impreza service manuals.

It lists all Impreza models as having a wheel base of 99.4 inches. This includes the standard STI. I can capture the image of the page and post it if anyone wants.

So it looks like even the standard STI gets a downgrade. No getting around it.

DoctorSTi · 08-29-2006, 02:03 PM

if this is true the STI has made significant changes to chassis and body every year of it's production. Wow. that's a lot of change.

czechsmix · 08-29-2006, 02:41 PM

I can also tell you the gearing has changed in the 6-speed transmission for 2007 STI Standard and Limited.

Here is the comparison:

2006 STI 6-speed
1st - 3.636
2nd - 2.375
3rd - 1.761
4th - 1.346
5th - 0.971
6th - 0.756

2007 STI 6-speed
1st - 3.636
2nd - 2.235
3rd - 1.521
4th - 1.137
5th - 0.971
6th - 0.756

08-26-2006, 05:34 AM	#1
cndxrs Junior STI Driver Location: Canada Posts: 168 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Is the 07 STI Limited suspension really going to be different???? price on limited STI edition Reading through ^^ one of the sub topics was the possibility that the limited edition STI is going to be using the standard UK Spec STI suspension rather than the current USDM Spec-C based setup and I wanted to know more about this as that would make me not so interested... I like the limited STI since I have read so much about cop/ricer abuse that I want to enjoy the car to myself without having the world watching This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-29-2006, 02:41 PM	#15
czechsmix Amateur STI Driver Car: 2007 STI Ltd. Location: Bryan, OH Posts: 34 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I can also tell you the gearing has changed in the 6-speed transmission for 2007 STI Standard and Limited. Here is the comparison: 2006 STI 6-speed 1st - 3.636 2nd - 2.375 3rd - 1.761 4th - 1.346 5th - 0.971 6th - 0.756 2007 STI 6-speed 1st - 3.636 2nd - 2.235 3rd - 1.521 4th - 1.137 5th - 0.971 6th - 0.756 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-26-2006, 11:04 AM	#2
Ver7wannabe Spec C Club Car: Bugeyes forever! Location: CT Posts: 1,023 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	As far as the struts/springs I don't know. I did read when they first announced the LTD that it will come with the standard Impreza/WRX wheelbase instead of the Spec-C one our normal STI comes with. I don't know if that is only decided by the control arms or not though.

08-26-2006, 11:53 AM	#3
*austinpike* Platinum Member Car: 2oo5 cgm STi Location: MN Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	If so I expect you will have no problem getting someone to swap with you. Lots of people willing to get rid of the bobble-head struts. Even if you don't trade you can find takeoffs for dirt cheap; no market for them since they don't fit anything else.

08-26-2006, 12:07 PM	#4
Litfuse Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 172 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	From my understanding, it is going to have a slightly softer suspension compared to the current US Sti. Softer springs in the rear I beleive.

08-26-2006, 06:46 PM	#5
amdmaxx Stage 2 Moderator Car: 06 Saabaru 9-2x Aero Fav Mod: Larger breasts Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 1,389 Join Date: Nov 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	yep..

08-27-2006, 09:47 AM	#6
cndxrs Junior STI Driver Location: Canada Posts: 168 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i don't like the sounds of that, but again haven't seen anything concrete that it will in fact be different. If i were to go the 06 route, can the roof spoiler be removed or are there holes in the body? I saw a hot 05 grey wingless with i believe work emotions (black) on here a while ago (can't find the pic) and that is the look i wanna get

08-27-2006, 01:45 PM	#7
Ver7wannabe Spec C Club Car: Bugeyes forever! Location: CT Posts: 1,023 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Looking at wd's thread below this one about the facts on the LTD, it is confirmed that it will have the non Spec-C wheelbase(99.4"). Not too big of a deal though as every other STI outside of the US comes with it.

08-29-2006, 02:03 PM	#14
DoctorSTi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 CGM STI on 57F br Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 869 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	if this is true the STI has made significant changes to chassis and body every year of it's production. Wow. that's a lot of change.