Abx

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For day to day driving I have not noticed any improvemnmet at all, bought mine solely for looks, imagine if you pushed it on a track there would be a difference, marginal though.

Dave_P

Just looks better I reckon mate, it says in the STI blurb that it gives more downforce at speed but I can't feel any difference, even at 100mph+ (on a race track of course)...think there are a few decent cheaper aftermarket ones knocking about now too that would fit the WRX

But then again it's got STI written on it and cost loads, so it I reckon it must add atleast 50bhp

Simon C

The only 1 I know of Dave is the revolution 1.

rb5 286

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the sti front lip is supposed to increase 80% front downforce!!!!

Dave_P

Hope this helps mate..

CHARGESPEED

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In Stock 08-09 Wrx Front Lip - Rexnet Subaru Forums

2009 WRX (not STi) front lip options? - NASIOC

NEW! GTSPEC Carbon Fiber Front Lips 08 WRX/STI/2.5i

Dave_P

maybe this one does...

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagam...reza/imp15.jpg

GE90

Has anyone found a good technical explaination of the different SI Drive settings? As far as I can tell, the I setting limits power etc, and the S and S# both produce the same power, but the relationship between the pedal positon and throttle differs, with the S# being more sensative?

Back to the genuine STi front lip spoiler, anyone managed to get a deal from a dealer for supply and fit?

Cheers!

Scooby Wagon

Explanation of si drive here https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...selves-42.html by Iain of Litchfield imports

My opinion, it's a performance car needs to be driven in S# permanantly right foot is your best si drive wonder how much they spent developing it, could have saved some money & spent it elsewhere

carlpcross

when i did some research before buying the car the best way it was explained to me was
intel = 50% power on 100% throttle
sport = 100% power on 100% trottle
sport sharp = 100% power on 50% throttle
made a little sense before driving but alot more after playing with it.

carlos..

carlpcross

must admit i am loving the i drive, spend most of the time in i as it drives so much better in normal day to day conditions, then use the sharp when you need the big grin factor.
cant believe the difference it makes from a stand still feels so much faster than the rb320 i swapped it for....

carlos..

GE90

That's along the lines of what I thought! I was using S#, but have recently started using S around town, because as you say, it is much smoother and just requires more movement of the pedal to get going... I did speak to a Subaru dealer yesterday, who claimed that all of the seetings produce different levels of power, and did not go along with my suggestion that S and S# give the same, just a different throttle position.

GE90

Would anyone mind clarifying what oil we should be using for topping up? The complimentary oil is 5w-40, but the book says 5w-30 should be used...? Thanks

wrx9181

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ballsie

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Hella Flush!

winmoz

Have to admit, at autobahn speeds (an indicated 150mph actually equated to 127mph according to my tom tom sat nav) the car felt planted but I'm not convinced I could tell what difference the front splitter was making.

Around the Ring, the car still tended to understeer (no matter what In did to the Central Diff) forcing me to adopt a slow in then boot it past the apex approach so I'm putting my front splitter down to cosmetic enhancements only.

But surely someone has some hard stats and evidence to thew contrary? On looks alone it must be worth 5 seconds a lap of Bedford West Circuit? BTW have you guys seen that5 according to Evo a Nissan 370z (or is it 350?) is quicker round the track than an STi?. Shurely shome mistale?

W

codie247

HT Autos do the front splitters now, £149.
http://subaru-impreza-body-kits.co.u...oilers_3.html#
Lee

Dave_P

5w-30 or 5w-40 fully synthetic are fine (I use Motul 300V 5w-40, if it's good enough for the Subaru WRT, it's good enough for me)

If in any doubt contact the Oilman...engine oil, motor oil, gear oil, car oil, motorbike oil, transmission fluid from oilman at Opie Oils

Simon C

They only show the STI.

Guess I'm gonna be waiting.

ballsie

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Gave the car a quick wash and got some pics yesterday

MY08 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type UK PPP - a set on Flickr

rob84

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Looking stunning as always Alan

will throw the cat among the pigeons here with the oil situation

I use Millers CFS 10W60 Synthetic motorsport oils, Drop the oil every 3000 miles without fail

paulbu

Just had Prodrive quad back box fitted. Took mine in part ex so very happy.
Exhaust trims wouldn't fit without leaving a gap between trim and diffuser at some points, so didn't bother.
Took this pic for the nightshots thread.

DJcal

Just came back to the forums. Sold the 02 for a house and the wife decided for me to get back in the seat for my BDAY..... 2010 Lightning red STI. Still breaking it in almost at the 1000 mark.




Dont really like the chrome sport grill but it will change soon enough! Looking forward to posting my mods on the forums! Cheers from Brighton Colorado!
Caleb

rb5 286

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DJCal: welcome back to Scooby ownersship, Colorado Red

Abx

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Paul, glad you managed to ge the PPP box in the end, where did it come from eventually?

Ballsie, are they vinyls on the fogs or did you paint the glass, was looking at a set on the bay after seeing some on NASIOC but was not sure what people where using?

paulbu

Arron,
To preserve the warranty, I bought a brand new PPP back box from a Subaru dealer. They fitted it and allowed me £200 for the existing back box. There was a problem fitting the trims which didn't lie flush with the bodywork.

Has anybody else had a problem fitting the trims ?

Abx

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Good stuff, think you were lucky to get that as Subaru/Prodrive don't like selling the PPP parts seperatly. When I enquired they siad they would only sell me a PPP box if I had PPP fitted.

paulbu

Arron
My WRXS already had a Prodrive exhaust system in situ. It was just a question of swapping back boxes. Having said that, I would have thought that Subaru would have been pleased to make a sale to you of such an item.
They ain't cheap although they are £300 cheaper than the standard STi back box, which is a bit of a mystery.

wrx9181

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What they like then guys compaired to earlier scoobys

ballsie

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They are vinyls - fitted by Litchfield Imports.

I think you can send them your lights and then they'll send them back to you "vinyl'd"

Cheers

scooby L

I just rang my Subaru dealer, they would sell me a PPP Box for £586... so I told em to forget it! (Prob Cat back, so it'll fit my system)