How does a STI Ver 5 or 6 compare to the 8
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How does a STI Ver 5 or 6 compare to the 8
Hi Peeps...
Been looking on homepage at the STI ver 5 and 6
I take it these are all JDM models so they may be limited to 112 mph ?
Are they 5 or 6 speed boxes
And how do they compare to the UK STI ver 8 with PPP (the only scooby I have drove)...
Would the MPG be worst with the shorter gearing
as a first scooby would they be a good option ?
Ian
Been looking on homepage at the STI ver 5 and 6
I take it these are all JDM models so they may be limited to 112 mph ?
Are they 5 or 6 speed boxes
And how do they compare to the UK STI ver 8 with PPP (the only scooby I have drove)...
Would the MPG be worst with the shorter gearing
as a first scooby would they be a good option ?
Ian
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Last of the classics...Lighter than the newage (versions 7+) thus power/weight plus handling is better... safe tunability seams do'able also...(with knowledge)
Just don't get in an accident... all that extra weight in the newage car is doing a job to protect u.
Just don't get in an accident... all that extra weight in the newage car is doing a job to protect u.
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Its not all about power to weight! different gearing and more torque play their part too
Now to answer the OP's question, the JDM cars have improved over their classic predecessors, the UK ones are watered down power wise due to emissions but the parts used are stronger than those of the classics, though there are some classics that have more "feel" than that of a new age car, they are not all like that (new age cars that is
) with some being far better than their classic counterparts Tony
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The spec c is still in the main line up, a "standard" STI will post the same 0-100 times as that of the lightest weight classic
they have improved a fair bit over time 
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22 January 2009, 02:28 PM
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Hi Peeps...
Been looking on homepage at the STI ver 5 and 6
I take it these are all JDM models so they may be limited to 112 mph ?....... all imports are restricted but are easily de-restricted for between £20 and £60 it depends if you have the electronic or cable driven speedo
Are they 5 or 6 speed boxes......most are 5 speed m8
And how do they compare to the UK STI ver 8 with PPP (the only scooby I have drove)...
Would the MPG be worst with the shorter gearing......
same as all cars m8, depends how your driving it,but when your getting around 25 mpg does 1 or 3 matter
as a first scooby would they be a good option ?......
duuno only driven a classic its down to personal preference m8im sure theres a few on here,close to you that will take you out for a run in there car and tell you what,there getting per gallon
Ian
Been looking on homepage at the STI ver 5 and 6
I take it these are all JDM models so they may be limited to 112 mph ?....... all imports are restricted but are easily de-restricted for between £20 and £60 it depends if you have the electronic or cable driven speedo
Are they 5 or 6 speed boxes......most are 5 speed m8
And how do they compare to the UK STI ver 8 with PPP (the only scooby I have drove)...
Would the MPG be worst with the shorter gearing......
same as all cars m8, depends how your driving it,but when your getting around 25 mpg does 1 or 3 matter
as a first scooby would they be a good option ?......
duuno only driven a classic its down to personal preference m8im sure theres a few on here,close to you that will take you out for a run in there car and tell you what,there getting per gallon
Ian
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