Rofl, SS-cobalt thinks he's racing STi - Page 7

STiJunki · 08-06-2005, 10:36 AM

Guys, the more I look at it, the more I think it was an STi. But before you guys kill me,

I don't think the guy in the STi was racing until the last couple seconds. The STi was just cruising. And like someone mentioned, at the last minute it looks like the STi saw the Cobalt coming and floored it, but the tool in the SS slowed down. You could even see the STi starting to walk the Cobalt in the last few seconds before the Cobalt shuts down.

Now, why do I think it's an STi? I have looked at this vid 42 times ( since I started counting ) STi Lou, in that pic you posted... you stated that was an 02-03 because of the lights. However, look more closely. It is clear the lights are from an 04-05 because you can see the curve at the bottom. It's quite clear. Also, the rear fender flare is quite visible. Look closely. The other points you mentioned were convincing but the rims do look like 17s to me. I don't know why this idiot in the Cobalt didn't film his " interview" with the guy in the Scoobie. Besides, he didn't beat it. I'd like to see a fair race from a role. Then the STi would spank the Cobalt SS.

My conclusion, I’m 90% sure it was an STi... BUT he was not racing the Cobalt until the last few seconds. He was probably just cruising listening to his music or something when he noticed the Cobalt coming up.... then he floored it but the SS slowed down.

Again, don’t kill me guys. That’s just my observations. The video quality is too poor for me to say 100% it’s an Sti but I’m pretty sure. More evidence is in the vid ( rear fender flare, lights ) to favor the fact it’s an STi than not.

EDIT: I didn't take into account that someone could have modded their WRX to have that rear fender flare. Not sure if that is even possible. In any case, the more I think about it, I just can't believe that was an STi even though the evidence I stated proves otherwise.

STiJunki · 08-06-2005, 11:04 AM

Also, I don't even know why all of us ( including me ) are mad at this vid. The Cobalt overall doesn't even come CLOSE to the STi in performance. I'd like to see the two cars on a race track. Man it wouldn't even be close.

I'm not bashing the Cobalt but seeing these guys compare their cars to the STi is like comparing the STi to the Porsche 911.

OneWay · 08-06-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by drdome99

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....63FD1E0119&p=1

LOL

"That is soooo going on the internet...."

subaru_nub · 08-06-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by STiJunki

Guys, the more I look at it, the more I think it was an STi. But before you guys kill me,

I don't think the guy in the STi was racing until the last couple seconds. The STi was just cruising. And like someone mentioned, at the last minute it looks like the STi saw the Cobalt coming and floored it, but the tool in the SS slowed down. You could even see the STi starting to walk the Cobalt in the last few seconds before the Cobalt shuts down.

Now, why do I think it's an STi? I have looked at this vid 42 times ( since I started counting ) STi Lou, in that pic you posted... you stated that was an 02-03 because of the lights. However, look more closely. It is clear the lights are from an 04-05 because you can see the curve at the bottom. It's quite clear. Also, the rear fender flare is quite visible. Look closely. The other points you mentioned were convincing but the rims do look like 17s to me. I don't know why this idiot in the Cobalt didn't film his " interview" with the guy in the Scoobie. Besides, he didn't beat it. I'd like to see a fair race from a role. Then the STi would spank the Cobalt SS.

My conclusion, I’m 90% sure it was an STi... BUT he was not racing the Cobalt until the last few seconds. He was probably just cruising listening to his music or something when he noticed the Cobalt coming up.... then he floored it but the SS slowed down.

Again, don’t kill me guys. That’s just my observations. The video quality is too poor for me to say 100% it’s an Sti but I’m pretty sure. More evidence is in the vid ( rear fender flare, lights ) to favor the fact it’s an STi than not.

EDIT: I didn't take into account that someone could have modded their WRX to have that rear fender flare. Not sure if that is even possible. In any case, the more I think about it, I just can't believe that was an STi even though the evidence I stated proves otherwise.

I agree. Also, it has the painted sideskirts.

Pkskull77 · 08-06-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by subaru_nub

I agree. Also, it has the painted sideskirts.

It's a close call as to what model Impreza that is, and frankly it’s irrelevant as we all know how it would end if they guy was going all out from the beginning. I also agree he was starting to walk when the SS shut down. He says he backed off because “I didn't want a ticket," I think the more appropriate response would have been "I didn't want to get beat on." I know he’s full of crap because I’ve seen videos of him going well over 100. I don’t care what time of day it is, if you’re going over 100 your going to get a ticket, and no there aren’t necessarily less cops on the road at night, but it is much harder to see them.

Looking at the numbers, if an SS caught a STi at a low RPM, while in a high gear it would have taken him some time to get the turbo spooled again, which might explain why it took him so long to walk. This same issue applies to just about any turbo car, when measured against a roots super charged vehicle. A similar result would be likely if it was an EVO or a ***** he snuck up on. Once again we all know these cars would walk an SS any day of the week.

If you really watch the video there is a second or two where the Impreza appears to hit the breaks (watch the break lights), almost as if he trying to give the guy a chance to get door to door for a race. It could be the sun, but it coincides with the only time the SS gains, so perhaps he was slowing down. In any case we’ll never know unless the Impreza owner comes on the forum and tells his side of the story.

Pkskull77 · 08-06-2005, 02:52 PM

I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but looking at the 2005's I don't know if it's possible to tell the difference between a WRX and the STi from that grainy video. Absent the wings, the cars don't have enough differences to let that video show us which one it is.

See the picture below.

ASApilot · 08-06-2005, 08:01 PM

Looks like a plain WRX to me.....

evilrazor · 08-06-2005, 08:58 PM

The tires tell it all....I dont think anyone in there right mind would down grade to the stock wrx rims and tires

Woblin_Goblin · 08-07-2005, 01:59 PM

It doesn't even look like they were going 85mph. Seems like they were barely moving. More like 85 kilometers per hour. if that...

I can't even tell if they're accelerating or not. Seems like they're moving at a consistent speed for the most part.

Sinister Subaru · 08-07-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Woblin_Goblin

It doesn't even look like they were going 85mph. Seems like they were barely moving. More like 85 kilometers per hour. if that...

I can't even tell if they're accelerating or not. Seems like they're moving at a consistent speed for the most part.

But dude, it's sooooooo the internet! ANYTHING can be said!

08-06-2005, 10:36 AM	#61
STiJunki Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 07 SWP Regular STi Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 316 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Guys, the more I look at it, the more I think it was an STi. But before you guys kill me, I don't think the guy in the STi was racing until the last couple seconds. The STi was just cruising. And like someone mentioned, at the last minute it looks like the STi saw the Cobalt coming and floored it, but the tool in the SS slowed down. You could even see the STi starting to walk the Cobalt in the last few seconds before the Cobalt shuts down. Now, why do I think it's an STi? I have looked at this vid 42 times ( since I started counting ) STi Lou, in that pic you posted... you stated that was an 02-03 because of the lights. However, look more closely. It is clear the lights are from an 04-05 because you can see the curve at the bottom. It's quite clear. Also, the rear fender flare is quite visible. Look closely. The other points you mentioned were convincing but the rims do look like 17s to me. I don't know why this idiot in the Cobalt didn't film his " interview" with the guy in the Scoobie. Besides, he didn't beat it. I'd like to see a fair race from a role. Then the STi would spank the Cobalt SS. My conclusion, I’m 90% sure it was an STi... BUT he was not racing the Cobalt until the last few seconds. He was probably just cruising listening to his music or something when he noticed the Cobalt coming up.... then he floored it but the SS slowed down. Again, don’t kill me guys. That’s just my observations. The video quality is too poor for me to say 100% it’s an Sti but I’m pretty sure. More evidence is in the vid ( rear fender flare, lights ) to favor the fact it’s an STi than not. EDIT: I didn't take into account that someone could have modded their WRX to have that rear fender flare. Not sure if that is even possible. In any case, the more I think about it, I just can't believe that was an STi even though the evidence I stated proves otherwise. Last edited by STiJunki; 08-06-2005 at 10:54 AM..

08-06-2005, 02:52 PM	#66
Pkskull77 Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 08 STi Posts: 413 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005	Don't mean to... I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but looking at the 2005's I don't know if it's possible to tell the difference between a WRX and the STi from that grainy video. Absent the wings, the cars don't have enough differences to let that video show us which one it is. See the picture below. Last edited by Pkskull77; 08-06-2005 at 03:06 PM..

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08-06-2005, 11:04 AM	#62
STiJunki Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 07 SWP Regular STi Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 316 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Also, I don't even know why all of us ( including me ) are mad at this vid. The Cobalt overall doesn't even come CLOSE to the STi in performance. I'd like to see the two cars on a race track. Man it wouldn't even be close. I'm not bashing the Cobalt but seeing these guys compare their cars to the STi is like comparing the STi to the Porsche 911.

08-06-2005, 08:01 PM	#67
ASApilot Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 04 WRX STI Fav Mod: TiC Super Shifter Set Location: Nashville TN Posts: 108 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005	Looks like a plain WRX to me.....

08-06-2005, 08:58 PM	#68
evilrazor Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 2005 WRB/G STi Fav Mod: AP Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,406 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004	The tires tell it all....I dont think anyone in there right mind would down grade to the stock wrx rims and tires

08-07-2005, 01:59 PM	#69
Woblin_Goblin Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Posts: 11 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004	It doesn't even look like they were going 85mph. Seems like they were barely moving. More like 85 kilometers per hour. if that... I can't even tell if they're accelerating or not. Seems like they're moving at a consistent speed for the most part.