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12-22-2004, 08:07 PM
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You all really think the Sti looks ugly?
That is harsh. I think it looks nice and it is unique.
The Sti's performance is a tad bit better than the Z (assuming both are in stock form). This is no secret.
Honestly I think both cars were designed for different purposes though.
That is harsh. I think it looks nice and it is unique.
The Sti's performance is a tad bit better than the Z (assuming both are in stock form). This is no secret.
Honestly I think both cars were designed for different purposes though.
12-23-2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by Armitage
From what I've read, they have all their power lower in the powerband. They don't have much oomph up top, which is why a lot of cars can take them from a roll.
From what I've read, they have all their power lower in the powerband. They don't have much oomph up top, which is why a lot of cars can take them from a roll.
They pull to redline, unlike ours Z which do not.
btw... I haven't "read" this... I've worked with them on the dyno, and driven plenty.
12-23-2004, 09:34 AM
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Originally posted by bobS
My buddy has a sti, its fast, sounds badass, but wait till i get my TT, i spent 28k on my touring with 10k miles on it, spend another 6 grand and i'll have a amazing looking TT japanese sports car *drool*
My buddy has a sti, its fast, sounds badass, but wait till i get my TT, i spent 28k on my touring with 10k miles on it, spend another 6 grand and i'll have a amazing looking TT japanese sports car *drool*
but definately amazing when all is said and done
12-23-2004, 10:01 AM
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I drove the mad crap out of an STI and EVO 8 during a dealer test drive (the salesman owned a modded EVO 8 w/ 3" Greddy cat back, cams, ecu, etc...) and so it was no surprise that he didn't crap his pants or have a heart attack when I redlined each gear and took it up to about 120mph on the back roads. They are nice cars and in my opinion, I would take the EVO 8 (white with black leather Recaro interior) over the STI anyday, however having a 2-door coupe is still nicer for cruising and picking up chicks! I love the Z!!!
I love the Z!!!
12-23-2004, 10:01 AM
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I had an STI hang me out to dry the other week from a stop. They are just sick cars.........to bad they look like old Jetta's. Its just like sticking big ***** on an ugly chick.
12-23-2004, 12:02 PM
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My friend has a evo 8 and fully mods (header, exhaust, reflash-ecu, upgrade turbo kits e.t.c = more than 40k total) and he is about to sell his car to get a Z track + turbo later. The reasons is too much turbo lag for a short range shift. Evo + STI are good cars but 2.5 turbo can't compare to 3.5 with bigger turbo.....all will cost you roughly 40k. This is my .02 cent opinion.
12-23-2004, 01:38 PM
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Originally posted by StarcraftBW
My friend has a evo 8 and fully mods (header, exhaust, reflash-ecu, upgrade turbo kits e.t.c = more than 40k total) and he is about to sell his car to get a Z track + turbo later. The reasons is too much turbo lag for a short range shift. Evo + STI are good cars but 2.5 turbo can't compare to 3.5 with bigger turbo.....all will cost you roughly 40k. This is my .02 cent opinion.
My friend has a evo 8 and fully mods (header, exhaust, reflash-ecu, upgrade turbo kits e.t.c = more than 40k total) and he is about to sell his car to get a Z track + turbo later. The reasons is too much turbo lag for a short range shift. Evo + STI are good cars but 2.5 turbo can't compare to 3.5 with bigger turbo.....all will cost you roughly 40k. This is my .02 cent opinion.
12-23-2004, 06:12 PM
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I had an STi for about a year and just traded it for an '05 Enthusiast. There is NOTHING overrated about the power of an STi. If you have lived with it for a while, it is very difficult to get owned by anyone. Before that I had a WRX and the power difference down low and up high was impressive. It is a difficult car to drive every day - everything is very raw, you can feel paint stripes in the pavement thru the suspension. The Z is much more liveable every day - maybe not as practical, but much more relaxed.
12-24-2004, 09:07 PM
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i took one on the freeway by a little, i've ran two so far. try taking off from 100mph+... i know it sounds stupid, but you should be able to beat them top end. it's true too. my boy owns a sti. off the line, we don't have a chance STOCK.
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