This illustrates a point that I would like to make about the STi vs. EVO and the magazine reviews re: the STi's "numb" handling.
The first time out in the STi I was PISSED because it seemed I could not get the car to rotate or handle nearly as well as my 2000 RS with upgraded suspension.
Now, I can get the car to rotate pretty much when I want and how I want. What changed? Nothing on the car, but my driving style sure did. When you DON'T push the STi hard enough, guess what, you will start to agree with the magazines. However, drive it like you stole it, and the magic begins. I guess maybe you actually have to be putting power down to get the diffs to work. Once you turn in you can floor it. If I try that in my RS, I will end up in the weeds..
Are there improvements to be made? You bet. I bet with Spec C springs, and more negative camber this thing will be absolutely deadly against pretty much everything out there. Add the Spec C steering rack, and things could get scary... With those two things, you will have a Spec C + ~200 pounds, which could easily be offset with power or removed. This would be the Ultimate Road going Impreza, period.
The first time out in the STi I was PISSED because it seemed I could not get the car to rotate or handle nearly as well as my 2000 RS with upgraded suspension.
Now, I can get the car to rotate pretty much when I want and how I want. What changed? Nothing on the car, but my driving style sure did. When you DON'T push the STi hard enough, guess what, you will start to agree with the magazines. However, drive it like you stole it, and the magic begins. I guess maybe you actually have to be putting power down to get the diffs to work. Once you turn in you can floor it. If I try that in my RS, I will end up in the weeds..
Are there improvements to be made? You bet. I bet with Spec C springs, and more negative camber this thing will be absolutely deadly against pretty much everything out there. Add the Spec C steering rack, and things could get scary... With those two things, you will have a Spec C + ~200 pounds, which could easily be offset with power or removed. This would be the Ultimate Road going Impreza, period.