WRX vs STI
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I own an 05 WRX with ppp which gives same bhp as a standard sti, 261. Yes it doesn't have the trick diff , bigger brakes, 6 speed box, ect, but that probably makes it slightly lighter and in a stright line drag quicker?
Different matter on the twisties but my talent runs out long before the power of a wrx so for me an sti would have been a total waste of money.
Different matter on the twisties but my talent runs out long before the power of a wrx so for me an sti would have been a total waste of money.
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I own an 05 WRX with ppp which gives same bhp as a standard sti, 261. Yes it doesn't have the trick diff , bigger brakes, 6 speed box, ect, but that probably makes it slightly lighter and in a stright line drag quicker?
Different matter on the twisties but my talent runs out long before the power of a wrx so for me an sti would have been a total waste of money.
Different matter on the twisties but my talent runs out long before the power of a wrx so for me an sti would have been a total waste of money.
P.S, don't mention the faster spooling turbo and longer gear ratios.
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How can people keep saying that the STI is better but no one knows the diffences? How do you know
The sti is better obviously but iv just never been interested in owning one.
I was looking at astra turbos before ect 225 bhp was enough for me. Never even considered getting an sti
How about this. Tell me why your sti is better and I'll tell you what I'm planing to do to my car
So yeah.
Gearbox is a 6 speed and built better
Its got an adjustable centre diff and LSD front and rear
Suspension I'm heading is just harder with a higher damper rate. Turbo is a td05 insted off 04
Intercooler is bigger
Come on guys! I'm a sucker for the details!
The sti is better obviously but iv just never been interested in owning one.
I was looking at astra turbos before ect 225 bhp was enough for me. Never even considered getting an sti
How about this. Tell me why your sti is better and I'll tell you what I'm planing to do to my car
So yeah.
Gearbox is a 6 speed and built better
Its got an adjustable centre diff and LSD front and rear
Suspension I'm heading is just harder with a higher damper rate. Turbo is a td05 insted off 04
Intercooler is bigger
Come on guys! I'm a sucker for the details!
I think you've summed it up there. If you intend to only change minor things then an STI is probably the better buy, if you intend to change the car to how you want it over a longer period of time then it's WRX all the way.
I can only speak about my experience, and having never owned a newage I can only compare my 1994 WRX to my 1998 STI (Type R). As a daily, mainly because of the late spool of the TD05 the WRX was easier to drive and more comfortable. If I wanted a weekend blast it was OK but wasn't as sharp. Driving my Type R to work before it was taken off road was bumpy and trying to keep it off boost until it warmed up was a nightmare as the VF wanted to come alive ASAP. Both the WRX and STI's brake setup's are poor, The STI's is only slightly better but I can't tell if that is due to having 2 pot rear instead of 1pot, or 4 pot fronts instead of 2 pot. I certainly was disappointed when I fitted a set of 4 pots on my WRX just before I sold it.
But when I got the chance to stretch the Type R's leg's it was quite a margin above the WRX, a completely different animal. But then that may have been the difference in chassis.
My Mrs wants an Impreza as a second car, purely for when the weather is poor. When it's snowed before I've taken her Punto and left her mine, just so I know she's a little safer on the school run. If we do get her one then it'd be a Newage WRX or even a GL, as they are cheaper and she doesn't need all the little upgrades. If I was to buy myself a daily, or second car I'd buy a newage STI and I'd like to think I'd leave it as standard.
STI owners can never really get their head around the fact the WRX owners actually chose a WRX over an STI, as they have different reasons to own them. WRX owners will always say that STI's are only marginally better but there's a bigger margin in price. It's only the 6 speed box most WRX owners would want from a newage STI as I understand the newage suspension and Brembo's aren't the ultimate package?.
I can only speak about my experience, and having never owned a newage I can only compare my 1994 WRX to my 1998 STI (Type R). As a daily, mainly because of the late spool of the TD05 the WRX was easier to drive and more comfortable. If I wanted a weekend blast it was OK but wasn't as sharp. Driving my Type R to work before it was taken off road was bumpy and trying to keep it off boost until it warmed up was a nightmare as the VF wanted to come alive ASAP. Both the WRX and STI's brake setup's are poor, The STI's is only slightly better but I can't tell if that is due to having 2 pot rear instead of 1pot, or 4 pot fronts instead of 2 pot. I certainly was disappointed when I fitted a set of 4 pots on my WRX just before I sold it.
But when I got the chance to stretch the Type R's leg's it was quite a margin above the WRX, a completely different animal. But then that may have been the difference in chassis.
My Mrs wants an Impreza as a second car, purely for when the weather is poor. When it's snowed before I've taken her Punto and left her mine, just so I know she's a little safer on the school run. If we do get her one then it'd be a Newage WRX or even a GL, as they are cheaper and she doesn't need all the little upgrades. If I was to buy myself a daily, or second car I'd buy a newage STI and I'd like to think I'd leave it as standard.
STI owners can never really get their head around the fact the WRX owners actually chose a WRX over an STI, as they have different reasons to own them. WRX owners will always say that STI's are only marginally better but there's a bigger margin in price. It's only the 6 speed box most WRX owners would want from a newage STI as I understand the newage suspension and Brembo's aren't the ultimate package?.
The only thing about a 6 speed that is "Better" is that it can take a lot more power, and your right the brembo's aint all that.
For those of us that just want some poke and overtaking ability but would like to retain out kidneys and not drive everywhere looking like Carlos Fandango in a Chaved up monstrosity a lightly modded WRX makes perfect sense and saves quite a few quid too.
My Wagon was a cracking deal just over two years ago at £4k with AP 4 pots PPP and a set of springs all round, as a quick ish daily that can still return 28/34 mpg + it was perfect for my needs, and a much nicer place to be than a garish, back jolting over rated chave chariot.
OK now that i'm used to it and I'm out here in Croatia and everywhere I go is twisty as **** with no cameras an very little in the way of police presence, it's been found a little wanting in the handling department, which is something i'm currently addressing, average tyres don't help either, but it will still wipe the floor with most things and disappear off into the distance with very little effort, mind you there are a few hondas and a couple of clio's that would give it a very hard time once moving, but they are all lowered on coilovers and there's only about 2 roads they could do that on so i'm still ahead of the game.
I've said it before but i'll say it again for the benefit of the newbs, 8yrs ago the difference between the two was quite a lot, but 8/9yrs on with knocking suspension, seized brakes, tired/ failing gearboxes and dirty day glow interior and worn bushes etc,etc, the STI is not the smartest of choices add to that the advances in the tuning department and parts availability and there really is very little to chose between the two, as out lined by quick and me on numerous occasions if your a serious modder your better off starting with a WRX because chances are you'll change EVERYTHING, AND end up rebuilding the gearbox too.
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all this wrx v's sti's is really starting to get on my ****
subarus are/was rally cars , so people wanted them to drive /act like one
if you wanted a toned down version that's where the wrx comes in to play
if all of you wrx owners was single/no kids etc etc you would buy a sti ( would you not)
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subarus are/was rally cars , so people wanted them to drive /act like one
if you wanted a toned down version that's where the wrx comes in to play
if all of you wrx owners was single/no kids etc etc you would buy a sti ( would you not)
stu
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all this wrx v's sti's is really starting to get on my ****
subarus are/was rally cars , so people wanted them to drive /act like one
if you wanted a toned down version that's where the wrx comes in to play
if all of you wrx owners was single/no kids etc etc you would buy a sti ( would to not)
stu
subarus are/was rally cars , so people wanted them to drive /act like one
if you wanted a toned down version that's where the wrx comes in to play
if all of you wrx owners was single/no kids etc etc you would buy a sti ( would to not)
stu
People grow up and their priorities change. This is where the WRX comes into play.
I would love to no the average age of WRX and STI owners.
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iv got kids , house , partner etc etc
Maybe it's all the wrx owners that have a a big thumb print on ya heads
and you need to ask the gf/partner/wife if you can spend a little money on the car only to be told NO ;-)
get some ***** and go buy a sti and put up with the crap from the misses , it will only last a day or two
then pass your bike test buy a bike and get on a lads holiday on them
the **** from the gf/partner/wife will only last a week or two ;-)
stu
Maybe it's all the wrx owners that have a a big thumb print on ya heads
and you need to ask the gf/partner/wife if you can spend a little money on the car only to be told NO ;-)
get some ***** and go buy a sti and put up with the crap from the misses , it will only last a day or two
then pass your bike test buy a bike and get on a lads holiday on them
the **** from the gf/partner/wife will only last a week or two ;-)
stu
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Tried both and found a my wrx 300 which is bit over a basic wrx and a bit under the sti which suited me.
Each to there own, lowly or not.
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If you knew your imprezas its a WRX300 which is a limited addition 05 blob with ppp and a few other cosmetic bits. Same bhp as standard sti of same age.
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Apples for apples clearly.
As said there are clearly some circumstances around why one would by the WRX over the STI which has been pointed out in this thread, and many times over in other threads. But the clear point is tag this is an enthusiasts forum, and most folk, and I mean "MOST" folk modify their cars in some way. Usually budget prevents the purchase of an STI out right in the first place, but then as funds become available their cars start to evolve into what an STI is as standard with STI parts (mentioned above by 53's post). I understand that young guys and girls struggle to insure the STI, and some folk only use the WRX as a school run, 2nd car, slow project, or simply because the wants a Scoob! But at the end of the day the out of the box the STI has better parts.
If someone asked me which Blobeye to buy with a 8k budget, I'd ask what they intend on doing with the car, if it's was to commute to work or school and keep standard then I'd tell them to save their money and buy an STI, but pretty much all other answers depending on age I'd say STI.
The amount of threads based on my next comment are so common, but this specific one is true to the fact I owned the car. Guy buys car, starts modding it slowly away, gets more power our of the standard lump and realises quick the brakes need upgrading. Then pushes more power and engine fails. Engine rebuilt with forged internals with supporting parts, and turbo now out of puff, puts new turbo on and now gearbox under strain so fits 6 speed, now car pushing hard and turbo gives up and fits larger billet, car now pushing so well clutch gives up blah blah.
Most folk aspire for 400bhp out of a newage as a stepping stone, and the newage STI has all the capabilities with a few changes as standard. Even the clutch if in good nic can take 400/400.
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As said there are clearly some circumstances around why one would by the WRX over the STI which has been pointed out in this thread, and many times over in other threads. But the clear point is tag this is an enthusiasts forum, and most folk, and I mean "MOST" folk modify their cars in some way. Usually budget prevents the purchase of an STI out right in the first place, but then as funds become available their cars start to evolve into what an STI is as standard with STI parts (mentioned above by 53's post). I understand that young guys and girls struggle to insure the STI, and some folk only use the WRX as a school run, 2nd car, slow project, or simply because the wants a Scoob! But at the end of the day the out of the box the STI has better parts.
If someone asked me which Blobeye to buy with a 8k budget, I'd ask what they intend on doing with the car, if it's was to commute to work or school and keep standard then I'd tell them to save their money and buy an STI, but pretty much all other answers depending on age I'd say STI.
The amount of threads based on my next comment are so common, but this specific one is true to the fact I owned the car. Guy buys car, starts modding it slowly away, gets more power our of the standard lump and realises quick the brakes need upgrading. Then pushes more power and engine fails. Engine rebuilt with forged internals with supporting parts, and turbo now out of puff, puts new turbo on and now gearbox under strain so fits 6 speed, now car pushing hard and turbo gives up and fits larger billet, car now pushing so well clutch gives up blah blah.
Most folk aspire for 400bhp out of a newage as a stepping stone, and the newage STI has all the capabilities with a few changes as standard. Even the clutch if in good nic can take 400/400.
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all this wrx v's sti's is really starting to get on my ****
subarus are/was rally cars , so people wanted them to drive /act like one
if you wanted a toned down version that's where the wrx comes in to play
if all of you wrx owners was single/no kids etc etc you would buy a sti ( would you not)
stu
subarus are/was rally cars , so people wanted them to drive /act like one
if you wanted a toned down version that's where the wrx comes in to play
if all of you wrx owners was single/no kids etc etc you would buy a sti ( would you not)
stu
Look at Tubbs, I believe he upgraded his Brembo's to Ksports.
As said STI's come with parts that cost a premium, but in reality aren't the parts that people actually want to upgrade to (6spd not included).
It would be interesting to see 2 project threads from different owners, one WRX, one STI. Take the price difference at the start, let them both mod their cars to how they want them then see the price difference. I'd lay good money the WRX owner spends less.
If there wasn't anything to debate between WRX and STI on price and performance then these threads wouldn't pop up every 5 minutes.
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I own an 05 WRX with ppp which gives same bhp as a standard sti, 261. Yes it doesn't have the trick diff , bigger brakes, 6 speed box, ect, but that probably makes it slightly lighter and in a stright line drag quicker?
Different matter on the twisties but my talent runs out long before the power of a wrx so for me an sti would have been a total waste of money.
Different matter on the twisties but my talent runs out long before the power of a wrx so for me an sti would have been a total waste of money.
STI wins a drag race, the 3rd in the WRX is too damn long. Quick dash to 70 and the WRX every time, providing the revs are up on take off.
I did a 13.7 in a WRX at 96mph! To test the 3rd gear theory my 200m speed was 88mph!
How much would it be to put a shorter 3rd in the newage WRX and make it a RS4 killer?
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Incorrect, I paid more for my WRX when I had 2 kids than I did for my STI when I had/have 3.
Genuine question, what is it that sells so well from an STI?. I can't think of a single thing I have bought and fitted that is available on STI models but not on a WRX. The only positive I can see apart from the box are Brembo's which I would only consider an upgrade as they came from a heavier car so would therefore stop my lighter car better if that makes any sense. I may get them, but that depends on what is available for a similar price at the time.
Look at Tubbs, I believe he upgraded his Brembo's to Ksports.
As said STI's come with parts that cost a premium, but in reality aren't the parts that people actually want to upgrade to (6spd not included).
It would be interesting to see 2 project threads from different owners, one WRX, one STI. Take the price difference at the start, let them both mod their cars to how they want them then see the price difference. I'd lay good money the WRX owner spends less.
If there wasn't anything to debate between WRX and STI on price and performance then these threads wouldn't pop up every 5 minutes.
Genuine question, what is it that sells so well from an STI?. I can't think of a single thing I have bought and fitted that is available on STI models but not on a WRX. The only positive I can see apart from the box are Brembo's which I would only consider an upgrade as they came from a heavier car so would therefore stop my lighter car better if that makes any sense. I may get them, but that depends on what is available for a similar price at the time.
Look at Tubbs, I believe he upgraded his Brembo's to Ksports.
As said STI's come with parts that cost a premium, but in reality aren't the parts that people actually want to upgrade to (6spd not included).
It would be interesting to see 2 project threads from different owners, one WRX, one STI. Take the price difference at the start, let them both mod their cars to how they want them then see the price difference. I'd lay good money the WRX owner spends less.
If there wasn't anything to debate between WRX and STI on price and performance then these threads wouldn't pop up every 5 minutes.
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Incorrect, I paid more for my WRX when I had 2 kids than I did for my STI when I had/have 3.
Genuine question, what is it that sells so well from an STI?. I can't think of a single thing I have bought and fitted that is available on STI models but not on a WRX. The only positive I can see apart from the box are Brembo's which I would only consider an upgrade as they came from a heavier car so would therefore stop my lighter car better if that makes any sense. I may get them, but that depends on what is available for a similar price at the time.
Look at Tubbs, I believe he upgraded his Brembo's to Ksports.
As said STI's come with parts that cost a premium, but in reality aren't the parts that people actually want to upgrade to (6spd not included).
It would be interesting to see 2 project threads from different owners, one WRX, one STI. Take the price difference at the start, let them both mod their cars to how they want them then see the price difference. I'd lay good money the WRX owner spends less.
If there wasn't anything to debate between WRX and STI on price and performance then these threads wouldn't pop up every 5 minutes.
Genuine question, what is it that sells so well from an STI?. I can't think of a single thing I have bought and fitted that is available on STI models but not on a WRX. The only positive I can see apart from the box are Brembo's which I would only consider an upgrade as they came from a heavier car so would therefore stop my lighter car better if that makes any sense. I may get them, but that depends on what is available for a similar price at the time.
Look at Tubbs, I believe he upgraded his Brembo's to Ksports.
As said STI's come with parts that cost a premium, but in reality aren't the parts that people actually want to upgrade to (6spd not included).
It would be interesting to see 2 project threads from different owners, one WRX, one STI. Take the price difference at the start, let them both mod their cars to how they want them then see the price difference. I'd lay good money the WRX owner spends less.
If there wasn't anything to debate between WRX and STI on price and performance then these threads wouldn't pop up every 5 minutes.
I've also got genuine STI Skirts, spoiler and vent for less than £200. Fair do's an STI gives you the window of 360-450 but after that I guess most STI parts have to be changed.
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Guys seriously STOP with the bitchfest and the ***** waving. I'll have to get an admin to close the thread if there's any more fanboy posts. No offence but i wanted information not your opinions!
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First and foremost the WRX is a nice car
However, it is not a performance car to the extent that an STi is . Don't confuse power with 'being as good as'. I notice you asked for a list and proceeded to ignore the one I posted. Power power power lol...
If you revisit my brief and not exhaustive list you will see that an STi is about performance engineering, longevity and delivering sustainable performance.
The WRX has this but it is limited to it's reduced performance and product placement in the Subaru line up and is not rectifiable by simply changing 'bhp' parts to get past 261bhp
Brake fade, charge temps, steering response, dynamic cornering, airflow, lateral stability of the drivetrain, grip, track width, exhaust expulsion, Aero, boost power band, map substance, fuel delivery etc etc etc...
To ignore this shows a great arrogance and disregard which is probably why power numpties blow their WRX's up or just resort to ebay tat either glued or bolted to their 'pride of joy'
Comparing a WRX retrospectively to find out what you're missing is fine, but using it as some sort of appeasement to your deliberately less engineered Subaru is just pointless and should only allowed as on Sunday Snet entertainment.
First and foremost the WRX is a nice car
However, it is not a performance car to the extent that an STi is . Don't confuse power with 'being as good as'. I notice you asked for a list and proceeded to ignore the one I posted. Power power power lol...
If you revisit my brief and not exhaustive list you will see that an STi is about performance engineering, longevity and delivering sustainable performance.
The WRX has this but it is limited to it's reduced performance and product placement in the Subaru line up and is not rectifiable by simply changing 'bhp' parts to get past 261bhp
Brake fade, charge temps, steering response, dynamic cornering, airflow, lateral stability of the drivetrain, grip, track width, exhaust expulsion, Aero, boost power band, map substance, fuel delivery etc etc etc...
To ignore this shows a great arrogance and disregard which is probably why power numpties blow their WRX's up or just resort to ebay tat either glued or bolted to their 'pride of joy'
Comparing a WRX retrospectively to find out what you're missing is fine, but using it as some sort of appeasement to your deliberately less engineered Subaru is just pointless and should only allowed as on Sunday Snet entertainment.
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questions answered
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Why do you want to know ?... to justify or negate not buying an STi ?
Engine Specs
Bigger Brembo Brakes
Inverted Suspension, Larger ARB's, Solid front droplinks, alloy wishbones
Stronger 6 Speed Gearbox, clutch, flywheel, solid gearbox mount, stronger diff etc
Interior, clocks, smaller wheel
Aero Package
Larger Intercooler and uprated Y pipe
Larger Scoop and Undertray
Larger VF30/35/43 (UK) turbo
Larger Injectors
Decatted Up pipe
Faster flowing exhaust system
Larger wheels and tyres...
The list goes on mate, the difference in parts is huge
Why do you want to know ?... to justify or negate not buying an STi ?
Engine Specs
Bigger Brembo Brakes
Inverted Suspension, Larger ARB's, Solid front droplinks, alloy wishbones
Stronger 6 Speed Gearbox, clutch, flywheel, solid gearbox mount, stronger diff etc
Interior, clocks, smaller wheel
Aero Package
Larger Intercooler and uprated Y pipe
Larger Scoop and Undertray
Larger VF30/35/43 (UK) turbo
Larger Injectors
Decatted Up pipe
Faster flowing exhaust system
Larger wheels and tyres...
The list goes on mate, the difference in parts is huge
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Oh I completely agree. If I was single, no kids and still lived with my mum with no mortgage to pay, the STI would be my first choice. But thats the point, it's a choice! A lot of members on here have grown up, got a lady, had a sprog and bought a house, so spending all their spare cash on an STI doesnt make sense when there are bills to pay, holidays to and go on and of course, those expensive little creatures called kids! So to Dad, the WRX ticks all the boxes.
People grow up and their priorities change. This is where the WRX comes into play.
I would love to no the average age of WRX and STI owners.
People grow up and their priorities change. This is where the WRX comes into play.
I would love to no the average age of WRX and STI owners.
"You only have a WRX because you couldn't afford an STI".
Its like any model of car. If you buy an Sri, its because you couldn't afford a VXR. If you buy an ST, its because you couldn't stretch to the RS etc.
Standard vs standard, I know I am sat in the better car, and there is no way on this Earth that any WRX owner can sit there spouting off about it. There's a reason it cost more to buy initially, there's a reason it has better parts than the WRX and there's a reason that ALL STI models hold their value better. Look how tricky its getting to find decent, low mileage STI examples from all years these days......don't have to look very far to find a decent WRX. People are starting to buy STI's (especially the older and limited edition models) as investments and keeping them. they're becoming ever harder to get hold of! Says it all really!
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Whats with the infighting anyway? There all great cars. We're all on the same side.
There's always going to be a faster/better car than yours.
Can't we pick on focus st's or civic type r's?
Lol.
There's always going to be a faster/better car than yours.
Can't we pick on focus st's or civic type r's?
Lol.