New STi looks good...

Paul Giverin said:
Looks pig ugly to me but I suppose you are paying for the performance
and not the looks.
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Looks better than most new cars! I know its not the same class but I was
behind a new Golf the other day and thought at first it was yet another fat
people carrier. Made my Mk2 look corgi sized. Bloody ugly as sin from
behind.
 
http://www.car-finance.net/cars/newstemplate.asp?ID=16766

I might need to buy one... Question is, what colour?
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I am not that thrilled with the outside looks, especially the big
front duct on the hood but it's interior is great and the performance
is wonderful. I much prefer the way the Evo looks and definitely the
Evo's steering ratio (closest thing to a go-kart on the street), but
Mitsu's in trouble and the resale on the Evo's is crap. When I worked
for Mitsu as a sales rep the near-daily bulletins about which group of
parts would be auto-denied on warranties became a joke. As much as I
like the Evo, I just couldn't bring myself to buy one right now. The
STi is virtually equal in every way of performance and with a better
interior to boot.

I'm hoping to acquire one soon and it will be in something close to a
gunmetal grey (forget the exact color) or the traditional racing blue.
Yes, it will see autocrosses and track events when I can make them. :)
 
I am not that thrilled with the outside looks, especially the big
front duct on the hood but it's interior is great and the performance
is wonderful. I much prefer the way the Evo looks and definitely the
Evo's steering ratio (closest thing to a go-kart on the street), but
Mitsu's in trouble and the resale on the Evo's is crap. When I worked
for Mitsu as a sales rep the near-daily bulletins about which group of
parts would be auto-denied on warranties became a joke. As much as I
like the Evo, I just couldn't bring myself to buy one right now. The
STi is virtually equal in every way of performance and with a better
interior to boot.

I'm hoping to acquire one soon and it will be in something close to a
gunmetal grey (forget the exact color) or the traditional racing blue.
Yes, it will see autocrosses and track events when I can make them. :)
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Was just in the dealership... He bashed out a great deal on the 04MY Sti as
he needs to clear space for the 05s comming in at the end of the month. Im
£1500 cheaper on the 04 as opposed to the 05. Plus hes giving me a few
other bits and bobs.

Test drive on Saturday and possibly baaabye to my wrx!!!

R
 
Gadgets said:
Love the silver!

Some pics here for a few days: (1MB)
http://jaswebpics.com/2005sti.zip
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hmmm. There's still so much more that I don't like, than there is that I do
like.
Basically, from the side it looks like a very poor third-world country
attempt at modern-day saloon car.

As has already been said though, you wouldn't be buying this car for its
looks.
 
This is the same car we've had in the US since late 2003 as an 2004
model.

It's quite ugly. The 2002-2003 "Bug eyes" look much better and have a
smoother integrated hood scoop. Supposed this design increases
aerodynamics and cooling.

There are pics on the internet of a black concept of what the 2002 WRX
was going to look like. It's like an amalgam of the "Bug eyes" and
current Legacy GT. I hope they make this the 2006 model.
 
The STi is a fine car, but it's not a BMW. Please, ensure that you
post information or opinions on BMWs only in this newsgroup.
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It was originally posted to uk.rec.cars.misc and alt.autos.subaru BMW never
came into the equation.

See headers...

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Ross
 
The STi is a fine car, but it's not a BMW. Please, ensure that you
It was originally posted to uk.rec.cars.misc and alt.autos.subaru BMW never
came into the equation.

See headers...
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Woosh!
 
Andrew said:
The STi is a fine car, but it's not a BMW. Please, ensure that you
post information or opinions on BMWs only in this newsgroup.
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The BMW group is a fine forum, but it isn't either of the ones to which the
message was posted. Please ensure that you keep your BMW snobbery out of
this newsgroup.

- Greg
 
This is the same car we've had in the US since late 2003 as an 2004 model.
Similar, but not the same eh?

Here's another concept...
http://jaswebpics.com/Concept.jpg

Impreza WRX STi engineering changes
The DCCD allows the driver to control torque distribution - once a position
is manually selected, the automatic All-Wheel Drive function is over-ridden
and torque split is dictated by the driver.
The DCCD can be adjusted from 50:50 up to a maximum of 35:65 torque split
(front:rear).
When in automatic mode, the DCCD uses input from a yaw rate sensor that
ensures optimum torque split when cornering.
A new front helical limited slip differential is added too.
To reduce kickback through the steering column, damper valves are added to
the STi.
The rear differential cushion spring rate is increased, improving handling
stability.
The STi's front suspension bracket housing is strengthened to enhance strut
firmness and accommodate the wider 8JJ eight-inch wide wheels.
Front and rear suspension links are now aluminium.
Steering firmness is improved in both Impreza WRX and STi, with introduction
of a "cannon mount" steering rack housing.
Increased diameter front and rear sway bars are added and, in addition to
the refined suspension geometry, this produces more stable cornering, while
maintaining high speed stability.
A unique wheel mounting and bearing design produces optimum strength and
stability between axle and wheel, raising the cornering threshold.
Impreza WRX
Inverted suspension is introduced, producing improved suspension stability,
while the use of aluminium in some suspension components reduces the
unsprung weight.
The five-speed manual transmission features a double synchronizer cone on
first gear, improving shift quality.
Interior
A new aluminium-look centre console design enhances cabin ergonomics,
including air conditioning control.
The front cup holder is relocated next to the hand brake lever. All Imprezas
other than dual range variants now have two front cup holders.
Three-spoke steering wheels are now a feature of all Imprezas, while the
diameter is reduced for all naturally aspirated and WRX variants.
On the windscreen, ceramic dots are added in the top centre, reducing sun
glare in the gap between visors.
Engineering
Brake hoses are changed to a lower expansion design, producing a firmer
feel. Brake booster thickness is also increased for better brake feeling.

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