Thinking of trading up to a STi Hatch and got a few questions...
17 March 2012, 01:02 PM
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Thinking of trading up to a STi Hatch and got a few questions...
Right thinking of trading up my 07 Hawkeye WRX to an STi hatch this year, trying to start a bit of research and got a few questions for you hatch owners/experts:
1) The engine failure issue - Is there a definite production date from which the issue was sorted out and how was it sorted out? Did the earlier models have a remap to sort out the issue and how can this be checked?
2) What plate/model year did they drop the Impreza name to just WRX STi. I think it coincided with the new saloon release and is it from this date that the leather Recaros came as standard?
3) For earlier version than above was leather an available option and what other options were available and desirable?
4) Has there be an major changes to spec/equipment over the last 4 years?
5) Do they have bluetooth connectivity for phone and cruise control?
1) The engine failure issue - Is there a definite production date from which the issue was sorted out and how was it sorted out? Did the earlier models have a remap to sort out the issue and how can this be checked?
2) What plate/model year did they drop the Impreza name to just WRX STi. I think it coincided with the new saloon release and is it from this date that the leather Recaros came as standard?
3) For earlier version than above was leather an available option and what other options were available and desirable?
4) Has there be an major changes to spec/equipment over the last 4 years?
5) Do they have bluetooth connectivity for phone and cruise control?
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Right thinking of trading up my 07 Hawkeye WRX to an STi hatch this year, trying to start a bit of research and got a few questions for you hatch owners/experts:
1) The engine failure issue - Is there a definite production date from which the issue was sorted out and how was it sorted out? Did the earlier models have a remap to sort out the issue and how can this be checked?
1) The engine failure issue - Is there a definite production date from which the issue was sorted out and how was it sorted out? Did the earlier models have a remap to sort out the issue and how can this be checked?
Easiest option is to ask how many engine rebuilds it had
were you after new or second hand Hatch?
Tony
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17 March 2012, 02:22 PM
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Right thinking of trading up my 07 Hawkeye WRX to an STi hatch this year, trying to start a bit of research and got a few questions for you hatch owners/experts:
1) The engine failure issue - Is there a definite production date from which the issue was sorted out and how was it sorted out? Did the earlier models have a remap to sort out the issue and how can this be checked?
2) What plate/model year did they drop the Impreza name to just WRX STi. I think it coincided with the new saloon release and is it from this date that the leather Recaros came as standard?
3) For earlier version than above was leather an available option and what other options were available and desirable?
4) Has there be an major changes to spec/equipment over the last 4 years?
5) Do they have bluetooth connectivity for phone and cruise control?
1) The engine failure issue - Is there a definite production date from which the issue was sorted out and how was it sorted out? Did the earlier models have a remap to sort out the issue and how can this be checked?
2) What plate/model year did they drop the Impreza name to just WRX STi. I think it coincided with the new saloon release and is it from this date that the leather Recaros came as standard?
3) For earlier version than above was leather an available option and what other options were available and desirable?
4) Has there be an major changes to spec/equipment over the last 4 years?
5) Do they have bluetooth connectivity for phone and cruise control?
Number 2:- late 2010 they dropped the impreza name and went to wrx sti, But personally I would ditch the wrx logo to and just opt for the sti alone, looks far cleaner. The recaro's also became std fit at that point also, Unless you bought a 330s whichwas the earlier version which also had them fitted.
Number 3:- Not sure about the options on the leather interior as far as I'm aware Transform leather could do something with the seats if needs be.
Number 4:- the 2010 onwards model came equipt with handsfree bluetooth for your phone and the controls mounted on the steering wheel for that on the left hand side under the radio controls.
Number 5:- Cruise control was std fit on all uk or european import hatches, it wasnt fitted to the JDM hatches though. Bluetooth as said above was late 2010 it was introduced as the radio changed to incoporate the handfree calling
Hope this helps
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17 March 2012, 02:27 PM
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rob am i correct in thinking you work for subaru??
im considering a hatch/saloon as my next car, are they the same running gear wise as the hawk??
i wasnt taken with the looks of the hatch at first but i can be greatly improved with a few subtle mods, yours looks great,just read the feature in total impreza, but white engine bits! you tart lol
im considering a hatch/saloon as my next car, are they the same running gear wise as the hawk??
i wasnt taken with the looks of the hatch at first but i can be greatly improved with a few subtle mods, yours looks great,just read the feature in total impreza, but white engine bits! you tart lol
17 March 2012, 02:33 PM
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rob am i correct in thinking you work for subaru??
im considering a hatch/saloon as my next car, are they the same running gear wise as the hawk??
i wasnt taken with the looks of the hatch at first but i can be greatly improved with a few subtle mods, yours looks great,just read the feature in total impreza, but white engine bits! you tart lol
im considering a hatch/saloon as my next car, are they the same running gear wise as the hawk??
i wasnt taken with the looks of the hatch at first but i can be greatly improved with a few subtle mods, yours looks great,just read the feature in total impreza, but white engine bits! you tart lol
Engine block is the same, Heads are different so is the turbo & radiator.
Gearbox is different, revised ratio's & no longer fitted with an oil pump & has a torque plate & electric center diff control Instead of a fully electric center diff.
suspension layout is different as it's basically the same setup as a legacy now so the subframe in the rear needs some bushes to stop a little float they have.
The white engine
... well I got bored of the red so shotblasted it all and went for the black and white theme. God it's not easy to keep clean 
17 March 2012, 02:35 PM
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Correct, I work For a Subaru main dealer as a Technician
Engine block is the same, Heads are different so is the turbo & radiator.
Gearbox is different, revised ratio's & no longer fitted with an oil pump & has a torque plate & electric center diff control Instead of a fully electric center diff.
suspension layout is different as it's basically the same setup as a legacy now so the subframe in the rear needs some bushes to stop a little float they have.
The white engine... well I got bored of the red so shotblasted it all and went for the black and white theme. God it's not easy to keep clean
Engine block is the same, Heads are different so is the turbo & radiator.
Gearbox is different, revised ratio's & no longer fitted with an oil pump & has a torque plate & electric center diff control Instead of a fully electric center diff.
suspension layout is different as it's basically the same setup as a legacy now so the subframe in the rear needs some bushes to stop a little float they have.
The white engine
... well I got bored of the red so shotblasted it all and went for the black and white theme. God it's not easy to keep clean
17 March 2012, 02:40 PM
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My own personal opinion the hatch does feel very very planted and stable on the road, Granted in standard trim and power they dont appear as if there is any urgency anymore But look down at the speedo and it's fairly shifting on.
with a few little bits and pieces done to the car like re bushing the subframes etc etc it's like a go-Kart basically throw it anywere and it will sit firm and not offer to budge an inch, and the added bonus of the torque in the 2.5 it likes to pull from very low down in the rev range something my old 2.0 sti didnt really like doing.
Have a shot in Emz's you'll be quite supprised how well they go
hawk ra-r instead? 
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There is also talk of the MK2 engine fitted to the STi range this year, which has FMIC and front fitted Turbo.
And the Dual powered hybrid WRX version is iminent
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17 March 2012, 09:19 PM
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Number 1:- There was a pak file download released early on in the hatches life around the 6th june 2008 which was to cure the abnormal combustion behaviour around the rev limiter.
Number 2:- late 2010 they dropped the impreza name and went to wrx sti, But personally I would ditch the wrx logo to and just opt for the sti alone, looks far cleaner. The recaro's also became std fit at that point also, Unless you bought a 330s whichwas the earlier version which also had them fitted.
Number 3:- Not sure about the options on the leather interior as far as I'm aware Transform leather could do something with the seats if needs be.
Number 4:- the 2010 onwards model came equipt with handsfree bluetooth for your phone and the controls mounted on the steering wheel for that on the left hand side under the radio controls.
Number 5:- Cruise control was std fit on all uk or european import hatches, it wasnt fitted to the JDM hatches though. Bluetooth as said above was late 2010 it was introduced as the radio changed to incoporate the handfree calling
Hope this helps
Number 2:- late 2010 they dropped the impreza name and went to wrx sti, But personally I would ditch the wrx logo to and just opt for the sti alone, looks far cleaner. The recaro's also became std fit at that point also, Unless you bought a 330s whichwas the earlier version which also had them fitted.
Number 3:- Not sure about the options on the leather interior as far as I'm aware Transform leather could do something with the seats if needs be.
Number 4:- the 2010 onwards model came equipt with handsfree bluetooth for your phone and the controls mounted on the steering wheel for that on the left hand side under the radio controls.
Number 5:- Cruise control was std fit on all uk or european import hatches, it wasnt fitted to the JDM hatches though. Bluetooth as said above was late 2010 it was introduced as the radio changed to incoporate the handfree calling
Hope this helps
So basically a 60 plate should have all the up to date spec and the leather recaros? And would a car of this age have a mapped ECU from the factory to cure the previous issues?
17 March 2012, 09:35 PM
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the mapping on the late 2010 onwards version is all sorted and no problems to report at all
18 March 2012, 09:12 AM
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One thing to note the standard stereo sounds good but the handsfree is poo
I use mine for business and had 3 stereos due to a small issue my bat ears spotted I eventually opted for the pioneer 930bt which uses parrot handsfree which is better but bare in mind the cars are noisy not BMW quiet, but fine for talking to the mates, I sit on a call in the morning at 9am and I always have to go on mute cos of the noise
Other than that, mate get a 60 plate it has everything you asked for and I'm 17000 miles in and it's been perfect if I could choose I'd probably say more people look at you in the saloon people still look at me driving and I've had people even take photos whilst behind me or passing , but practically the hatch is better, loads of room because it's a hatch and in black with black alloys stealth mode they look great I think anyway
Good luck
Ted
I use mine for business and had 3 stereos due to a small issue my bat ears spotted I eventually opted for the pioneer 930bt which uses parrot handsfree which is better but bare in mind the cars are noisy not BMW quiet, but fine for talking to the mates, I sit on a call in the morning at 9am and I always have to go on mute cos of the noise
Other than that, mate get a 60 plate it has everything you asked for and I'm 17000 miles in and it's been perfect if I could choose I'd probably say more people look at you in the saloon people still look at me driving and I've had people even take photos whilst behind me or passing , but practically the hatch is better, loads of room because it's a hatch and in black with black alloys stealth mode they look great I think anyway
Good luck
Ted
18 March 2012, 09:29 AM
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^^^
the more sort after Hatch's are in White though
the more sort after Hatch's are in White though
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