say it ain't so.....

kingmarc63 · 02-28-2004, 09:46 AM

http://www.autospeed.co.nz/cms/A_146...popularArticle

Does the australian spec sti low end torque suck this much?
Or is this review done be a hater :evil: :evil: ??
what do you guys think

RadarOnPaws · 02-28-2004, 12:15 PM

Did you notice what model year that car was??? And what year the article was published?

renichms · 02-28-2004, 12:53 PM

That reviewer didn't know how to drive and just didn't like the car beforehand.

RN

Seranin · 02-28-2004, 06:48 PM

Maybe he's used to driving a v8 or something... methinks he'd be happier with the USDM version

rallybred · 02-29-2004, 05:28 AM

I think my car is head-spinnin' fast - I don't care what other people say. I think if you don't have one, and posted this old crap in here - you are the hater.

bitabur · 02-29-2004, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renichms

That reviewer didn't know how to drive and just didn't like the car beforehand.

RN

agreed....

wrx_sti300 · 03-14-2004, 05:28 AM

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Torque spread is appalling - nothing 'til 4000 rpm and it tapers off toward redline

:evil:

Quote:

An affordable supercar - pity 'bout the engine though...

:evil: :x

thermobox · 03-14-2004, 06:34 AM

ok, it ain't so. maybe this will be more to everyone's liking since it is closer to our model year car and comes with the 6spd short shifter. http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...654&highlight=

eatV8 · 03-14-2004, 08:47 PM

the aust spec bug eye STi was a slug below 4000rpm trust me

the MY03 (MY04 shape here) was improved alot, but still had a fair amount of lag, which is why the 2.5 ltr version will be making its way to aust and 2.0ltr STi's will be pretty much special order for rally teams or anyone who desires one. As i remember the Aus spec STi uses the IHI VF 34.

02-28-2004, 09:46 AM	#1
kingmarc63 Junior STI Driver Posts: 63 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	http://www.autospeed.co.nz/cms/A_146...popularArticle Does the australian spec sti low end torque suck this much? Or is this review done be a hater :evil: :evil: ?? what do you guys think This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-28-2004, 12:53 PM	#3
renichms Professional STI Racer Car: 2004 Subaru Impreza Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 651 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	transmisson mods That reviewer didn't know how to drive and just didn't like the car beforehand. RN

03-14-2004, 08:47 PM	#9
eatV8 retired mod Car: 99 WRX STi V5 Fav Mod: JDM Air Freshener Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,856 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	the aust spec bug eye STi was a slug below 4000rpm trust me the MY03 (MY04 shape here) was improved alot, but still had a fair amount of lag, which is why the 2.5 ltr version will be making its way to aust and 2.0ltr STi's will be pretty much special order for rally teams or anyone who desires one. As i remember the Aus spec STi uses the IHI VF 34. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-28-2004, 12:15 PM	#2
RadarOnPaws S204 Racer Posts: 2,513 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Did you notice what model year that car was??? And what year the article was published?

02-28-2004, 06:48 PM	#4
Seranin Professional STI Racer Car: '06 EB Evo IX / SSL Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 689 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Maybe he's used to driving a v8 or something... methinks he'd be happier with the USDM version

02-29-2004, 05:28 AM	#5
rallybred STI Driver Fav Mod: boom pumper Location: southern california Posts: 241 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I think my car is head-spinnin' fast - I don't care what other people say. I think if you don't have one, and posted this old crap in here - you are the hater.

03-14-2004, 06:34 AM	#8
thermobox Spec C Club Posts: 2,024 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	ok, it ain't so. maybe this will be more to everyone's liking since it is closer to our model year car and comes with the 6spd short shifter. http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...654&highlight=