First batch of official STi 7's have arrived (first country outside Japan) Drove a 555 blue model... the torque is VERY impressive, brakes (Brembo) need a little warming as they don't feel very powerful at first (cold). Gearbox has a strong spring-loaded feel towards the 3-4th plane, selected 4th instead of 2nd !! Sounds much better than WRX, much more substantial overall than my '93 WRX-Ra with STi V3 running gear. Have full colour brochure (english) and some pix.. will scan and post these soon as.... BTW i loved the shift light & buzzer !! very BTCC
Mark.