Well after about 3 months in the wilderness with changing job and about to move house i am back to those that remember me. I am thinking about changin the car for a STI but i really want to know what i am gaining over my WRX PPP. Honnest opions and not totally slagging off of either car please.I am also thinking about buying one in silver so any pics would be welcome.

 

Hello. Cant help but someone will be along shortly to help i should think

 

Hi mate.. and welcome back..

The Eta Tauri website sums it up like this... But is very dependent upon the year..

• Higher specification engine STI is about 40-60 BHP up..
• Six speed gear box
• LSD front and back
• Better brakes (4 pot Brembos)
• Larger alloys
• STI spec suspension (uprated ARB's too)
• Better interior

The engine with the active valve control, and all of the other goodies mentioned in the press release will be a lot sweeter than the standard WRX. Built to rev to nearly 8000rpm it is better balanced and smoother. Comparing my STi built P1 engine with a standard turbo engine brings similar comparisons. The P1 revs exceedingly easily to the 7,900rpm red line whilst the standard turbo starts dropping off power above 6000rpm.

Of interest is the fact the STi UK has only two catalysts, one in the down pipe just after the turbo and another in the centre box section of the exhaust. The 2001 WRX on the other hand has one also before the turbo in the up pipe.