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BoozyDave 15 August 2016 10:34 PM


Originally Posted by Night_rider (Post 11867026)
At 350 bhp the engine and box in a wrx is stressed to breaking point because it's made from cheaper components than the sti.
The sti is a far superior car that is the facts.
If you are after the equivalent of an evo then buy an sti.

The first weak point is the clutch at 350bhp, but that can be easily upgraded.
The box has been run at 380 in numerous cars and 400+ in a few
I've seen a wrx block running 420bhp :thumb:

if you want to have a go, at least get your facts right :lol1::lol1::lol1:

Did the OP ask which car was superior????? NO
Did the OP ask which had superior parts fitted????? NO
Did the OP even mention the sti?????? NO

Stop jumping on the wrx vs sti bandwagon and try to give sensible advice

BoozyDave 15 August 2016 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by Uncle Creepy (Post 11867004)
In standard guise, a WRX has a claimed 0-60 of 5.7 seconds. However, with its AWD, it is better suited to this benchmark sprint than, say, 30-70 mph. Nonetheless, a standard WRX is still faster than the average road car, but as has already been said, is not as fast as the recent wave of hot hatches, nor a lot of modern German saloons for that matter. But then again, a Blob WRX is up to 13 years old now.

A decat and remap will unleash an additional 50-70 bhp, which obviously makes the WRX a different proposition. My Audi TTRS has 340 bhp, a claimed 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds, and a superior power-to-weight ratio than a pre-facelift A45 AMG. Now, obviously it's hard to compare due to differences in power delivery and the sensation of speed, but I can assure you there is very, very little difference in performance between my TTRS and my old WRX, which was running circa 300 bhp. Using any benchmark - 0-60, 30-70, 1/4 mile - I really wouldn't want to bet on which car would win in a race. The funny thing is, nobody would even try to claim a TTRS isn't a fast car, but because this is Scoobynet and some people think it's clever to mock the WRX, there will always be some who will try to argue that even a tuned WRX isn't fast.

In summary, a standard WRX isn't especially fast, but is by no means slow. A WRX with a decat and remap (280bhp+) is a quick car. A WRX tuned to the safe limit of its engine/gearbox (350 bhp) will have a power-to-weight ratio of approximately 250 bhp/tonne and would be faster than probably 97-98% of the cars on UK roads.

Anyone who says no WRX is fast is an idiot... but there's plenty of those on here! :D

Good description :thumb:

RAGGY DOO 15 August 2016 10:45 PM


Originally Posted by BoozyDave (Post 11867239)
The first weak point is the clutch at 350bhp, but that can be easily upgraded.
The box has been run at 380 in numerous cars and 400+ in a few
I've seen a wrx block running 420bhp :thumb:

if you want to have a go, at least get your facts right :lol1::lol1::lol1:

Did the OP ask which car was superior????? NO
Did the OP ask which had superior parts fitted????? NO
Did the OP even mention the sti?????? NO

Stop jumping on the wrx vs sti bandwagon and try to give sensible advice

There's no wrx vs sti bandwagon
It's like Scunthorpe Utd vs Real Madrid
Can't compare

jayallen 15 August 2016 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by BoozyDave (Post 11867239)
The first weak point is the clutch at 350bhp, but that can be easily upgraded.
The box has been run at 380 in numerous cars and 400+ in a few
I've seen a wrx block running 420bhp :thumb:

if you want to have a go, at least get your facts right :lol1::lol1::lol1:

Did the OP ask which car was superior????? NO
Did the OP ask which had superior parts fitted????? NO
Did the OP even mention the sti?????? NO

Stop jumping on the wrx vs sti bandwagon and try to give sensible advice

You mentioned the STI in 3 posts before this Night rider fella even commented.... :hjtwofing

STI envy is strong in this one..!:lol1::lol1:

Peedee 15 August 2016 10:52 PM

Everyone is clearly missing the point. Buy a Ferarri-bating Rover 25. It's the way forward. Tried and tested!

RAGGY DOO 15 August 2016 11:27 PM

Sti envy is rife

Jonny Park 15 August 2016 11:55 PM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867263)
Sti envy is rife

To$$ers on this forum are rife.

BoozyDave 15 August 2016 11:56 PM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867263)
Sti envy is rife

If I wanted an sti, I'd buy one
If I wanted a rb320, I'd buy one
If I wanted a 22B, I'd buy one.

Why have you lot got STI's and not JDM's? Or S205's? Or 22B's?

You buy what you want and what ticks the boxes you want to tick.

This forum is sh1t. The wrx gets slated more than the GX!

FUCK OFF CUNTS

RAGGY DOO 16 August 2016 12:00 AM


Originally Posted by BoozyDave (Post 11867270)
If I wanted an sti, I'd buy one
If I wanted a rb320, I'd buy one
If I wanted a 22B, I'd buy one.

Why have you lot got STI's and not JDM's? Or S205's? Or 22B's?

You buy what you want and what ticks the boxes you want to tick.

This forum is sh1t. The wrx gets slated more than the GX!

FUCK OFF CUNTS


But you still went out and bought a wrx ?
Good for you
I'm glad your happy with your choice of car

Jonny Park 16 August 2016 12:15 AM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867272)
But you still went out and bought a wrx ?
Good for you
I'm glad your happy with your choice of car

How many trenches did you have to dig to afford to buy an STI mick?
Same morons spouting the same sh1te over & over.

RAGGY DOO 16 August 2016 12:22 AM

Racial Irish insults aren't normally tolerated on forums son , grow up a small bit .
It's a jdm sti get it right ya

Jonny Park 16 August 2016 12:27 AM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867276)
Racial Irish insults aren't normally tolerated on forums son , grow up a small bit .
It's a jdm sti get it right ya

Oooh a jdm.You must have extra hairy testicles then.

RAGGY DOO 16 August 2016 12:30 AM

Do you even own a Subaru?

Jonny Park 16 August 2016 12:39 AM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867279)
Do you even own a Subaru?

No I just come on here so that maybe just maybe one day I will be just like you.Because Subarus are just unobtainable to an average man like me.And owning one seems to make you think that you are something special.

RAGGY DOO 16 August 2016 12:48 AM

so you don't own a wrx or an sti?
And your offended anyway so much so you make racial comments
Man have you got problems

Jonny Park 16 August 2016 12:55 AM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867282)
so you don't own a wrx or an sti?
And your offended anyway so much so you make racial comments
Man have you got problems

I have a 1.6 with a twin supercharger setup.Lapped the ring in 5.61 in the wet.To be sure.so it did.

RAGGY DOO 16 August 2016 01:02 AM

Keep jizzing all over your banzai mag collection and leave the grown ups to talk
Ya like a good boy

Jonny Park 16 August 2016 01:12 AM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867284)
Keep jizzing all over your banzai mag collection and leave the grown ups to talk
Ya like a good boy

But as I have already pointed out you just talk the same sh1te over & again.Like most of the losers on here.Ya?

Gear Head 16 August 2016 04:11 AM

Well I've been away for a year or so after selling my wrx and I can't believe how many keyboard warriors are on this forum. It's like Facebook all over again.

Oh for the days of grown up conversation. ::rolleyes:

stonejedi 16 August 2016 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by draven756 (Post 11866505)
Looking at buying one but was shocked when i found out it was only 225hp, is this right? ive owned a gto twin turbo, and also a 280bhp evo 4 and just wondering if someone can tell me how the wrx holds up? also looking at reflashing does anyone use accessport?

Many thanks

Too answer you question in one word...No!,but they can be modded to go pretty quick;)but out of the box they are boring.SJ.

stonejedi 16 August 2016 07:34 AM

Just to elaborate a little bit more on my comment... i test drove both models at Subaru when i was looking into buying one,based on the simple fact that i wanted the fastest car and sportier driving experience after i drove them both i went with the STI as it suited my expectations "At the time;)"of what a fast Impreza was all about.SJ.

RAGGY DOO 16 August 2016 08:36 AM

Don't forget about the xheap ****ty interior, ****e brakes etc
When purchasing myself I never contemplated buying the wrx no flared arches looked like a diesel , shouts almost

You want a performance car it's gotta be the sti

Blue by You 16 August 2016 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by Jonny Park (Post 11867280)
owning one seems to make you think that you are something special.

But for certain folk on here that is absolutely true. They are really 'special'
Know what I mean? ;)

TECHNOPUG 16 August 2016 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Night_rider (Post 11867297)
Hilarious the wrx is the budget entry level turbo impreza.
The sti is the evos equivalent.
It has the proper brakes gearbox and dccd in most forms.

If you buy a wrx you spend the rest of your time on forums trying to justify why you bought the cheaper poorly equipped version like above,grasping on to facts that are peddled by other wrx owners to justify their sti envy.

You waffle on about the car can be tuned to 350 bhp which is true but then the gearbox is on its limit and so is the bottom end.
Also to get there requires a new turbo,injectors,i.c. etc and all the sti requires is a remap.

The difference being though, that once you bought a WRX and then a new turbo,injectors,i.c. etc, you still have £2k left over, than if you had bought an STi ;)

So if you are on a tighter budget, a WRX is a good option.

Back to the OP; even a stock STi is not fast compared to modern 300+bhp hatches. And I suspect that Petter Solberg in a WRX will be faster than you in an STi/Evo5, across any given A-B journey.

A stock WRX is not fast by any standards, it only has a paltry 225bhp and is hardly a lightweight. Although the chassis and 4WD system lets you carry a lot of momentum, so it can still show a clean pair of heals to more powerful cars on the right roads. A simple Prodive kit (which many have) takes them to STi stock power. 280+bhp is not difficult or expensive and transforms the car. But you'd need to start considering brakes at this point. 330+ is achievable with OEM Sti parts but that's probably as far as you want to go. It's not really cost effective beyond that; you'd be a lot better buying an STi in the first place.

An STi is a better car, no doubt. And if your budget allows and you are happy with a saloon, you'd be daft not to. But if you are on a lesser budget (similar mileage/condition STi is at least twice the price of a WRX) or you want a Wagon (with the exception of the JDM Bug) then a WRX is still a sound choice for a quick car, once you thrown some STi parts at it.

gazney101 16 August 2016 11:58 AM

If you get one with PPP you would not feel a significant difference in power and acceleration to the cars you're comparing them to on public roads.

stonejedi 16 August 2016 12:18 PM

For a everyday car a WRX is the one i would go for,but for modding potential as a weekend Toy play thing it has to be the STI.As TP said above alot of it is budget and use try to get a model that you can 1' insure,2' afford the upkeep of and 3' fits in with your modding plans in the future,whether that be you are planning to mod or just leave it standard and keep it clean,but by the sound of your first post on this thread you are looking a model with abit of get up and go;).If you can try to get a Impreza that's been modded up"Properly"already whether that be a WRX or STI,it will be shed loads cheaper in the long run just my 2 cents:thumb:.SJ.

TIZERBOY 16 August 2016 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO (Post 11867272)
But you still went out and bought a wrx ?
Good for you
I'm glad your happy with your choice of car

Well said Dave,, :D I've had 2 wrx's not bad cars modded not fast in standard from though,,, now got a modded JDM STI and there miles apart,, :thumb:

jayallen 16 August 2016 12:54 PM

The WRX vs STI debate always goes the same way.

People who own/have only owned a WRX will tell you how much better the WRX is on fuel, how good the 5 speed ratios are for "everyday" driving and how they could of bought a Ferrari, Aston Martin, Sunseeker yacht or a Boeing 747 but opted for a 3grand WRX because it suited their needs better.

Where as people who have owned both will you, the STi is a far far superior car...!

banny sti 16 August 2016 12:57 PM

The classic wrx was a great car, they missed a trick with the newage by making it heavier and not increasing the power. The 5 speed box has better gear changes and feels a lot more natural going through the gate, the ratios is subjective as my hawk 6 speed is great for everyday driving

TECHNOPUG 16 August 2016 12:59 PM


Originally Posted by jayallen (Post 11867375)
The WRX vs STI debate always goes the same way.

People who own/have only owned a WRX will tell you how much better the WRX is on fuel, how good the 5 speed ratios are for "everyday" driving and how they could of bought a Ferrari, Aston Martin, Sunseeker yacht or a Boeing 747 but opted for a 3grand WRX because it suited their needs better.

Where as people who have owned both will you, the STi is a far far superior car...!

True but then the OP didn't seek a debate over the virtues of the 2, just whether the WRX could be considered "fast". These threads always end up going way off topic quicker than any other forum I can think of :lol1:


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