2008 STI...

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:41 pm

Nice! Looks like the HP comes on quick too and stays.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:12 pm

Autoblog wrote:We've seen more spy shots of the upcoming Subaru Impreza WRX STi than we care to recount, but it looks like the first official image of Subie's road rocket has finally been leaked on the web. While there's been no confirmation from Subaru that this pic is the real deal, it has that official flavor that only press pics seem to have. Unfortunately, this particular pic is dark by nature and obscures many of the elements in which we're interested like the grille and lower front bumper. What we can see is gigantoid hood scoop, mega wide front fenders, and what appears to be a large rear wing out back. The official arrival of the Subaru Impreza WRX STi is imminent, as the debut will take place at the Tokyo Motor Show next month. Suburu will likely release its full batch of official images and specifications before then. Until then, chew on this.

Post by **Sabre** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:32 pm

I'm REALLY starting to like the looks of this....

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:08 pm

Spec Sheet released on Fast Autos.

Linky

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:10 pm

Heavier??? Need dyno sheet plz

midnit · Post by **midnit** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:18 pm

I'm not a big fan of them at least not thus far, but this one looks pretty damn hot, I wish I could find a full pic of it. Minus some of the ricey things. Maybe it's just cuz it's white that I really like it!

I found a couple pics by CUSCO for SEMA... I like VividRacing's one better:

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:19 pm

Damn, she's a fatty(3395 lbs)!

But what does make me drool:
Now with Dual Active Valve Control System (Dual AVCS)
18 x 8.5-inch wheels as standard

chicken n waffles · Post by **chicken n waffles** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:26 pm

midnit wrote:pics n stuff

that's not the sti body. that's a wrx.

midnit · Post by **midnit** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:29 pm

chicken n waffles wrote:
midnit wrote:pics n stuff
that's not the sti body. that's a wrx.

no shit? I thought the STI came out in a 5door hatch as well?

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:38 pm

Yeah but that one's missing a couple pieces of flair.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:33 pm

Libra Monkee wrote:Yeah but that one's missing a couple pieces of flair.

15 to be exact.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:06 pm

Sabre wrote:Damn, she's a fatty(3395 lbs)!

But what does make me drool:
Now with Dual Active Valve Control System (Dual AVCS)
18 x 8.5-inch wheels as standard

Yeah that part intrigued me as well!

chicken n waffles · Post by **chicken n waffles** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:58 am

midnit wrote:
chicken n waffles wrote:
midnit wrote:pics n stuff
that's not the sti body. that's a wrx.
no shit? I thought the STI came out in a 5door hatch as well?

it does, but that's definitely a wrx. the lack of flared fenders is a dead giveaway.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:01 am

Sabre wrote:But what does make me drool:
Now with Dual Active Valve Control System (Dual AVCS)

Amen brother! When the tuning world get's it's hands on this (once the tuning software can crack the new ECU that is) you will see some HUGE power increases!

Post by **Sabre** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:42 am

drwrx wrote:
Sabre wrote:But what does make me drool:
Now with Dual Active Valve Control System (Dual AVCS)
Amen brother! When the tuning world get's it's hands on this (once the tuning software can crack the new ECU that is) you will see some HUGE power increases!

I hate to say this... but the Hydra has additional inputs (both digital and analog) as well as outputs... so controlling the additional AVCS solenoids won't be a problem

WRXWagon2112 · Post by **WRXWagon2112** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:06 am

Sabre wrote:I hate to say this... but the Hydra has additional inputs (both digital and analog) as well as outputs... so controlling the additional AVCS solenoids won't be a problem

But can it handle OBDII emissions checks?

--Alan

Post by **Sabre** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:08 am

I don't like you anymore Alan!!!!!
grumble grumble....

BTW, I plan on flashing my stock ECU so I can run with it up to the emissions stations when I need to. Enginuity has made my life much easier

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:32 am

Sabre wrote:BTW, I plan on flashing my stock ECU so I can run with it up to the emissions stations when I need to. Enginuity has made my life much easier.

Unfortunately, you still will have to spend some time doing some actual tuning to make sure the car runs and idles correctly, even off boost, so you can get it to and from the inspection station, and so they don't fail it for other reasons (visible smoke, audible misfires, etc.)

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:59 am

You mean fire coming out of the exhaust is bad?

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:13 am

Unless you're driving the Dragula.

midnit · Post by **midnit** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:16 pm

Phibs wrote:You mean fire coming out of the exhaust is bad?

No wayz yo! You gets teh mad FnF points for da flames!

Post by **Sabre** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:32 pm

drwrx wrote:Unfortunately, you still will have to spend some time doing some actual tuning to make sure the car runs and idles correctly, even off boost, so you can get it to and from the inspection station, and so they don't fail it for other reasons (visible smoke, audible misfires, etc.)

Shouldn't be that hard considering the number of maps available right now. Just a matter of grabbing one of those and tweaking it I hope... Will be a winter project for me

WRXWagon2112 · Post by **WRXWagon2112** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:08 pm

...as compiled by AutoBlog.com sound encouraging:

Some of our favorite online reads released their initial driving impressions of the new for '08 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, and the consensus seems to be that the new STI is a big step forward, with a competent combination of daily usability and track-ready driving dynamics.

--Alan

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:30 am

^ that's what I'm reading as well. too bad it's so damn ugly and out of my budget

edit: this is a bit worrisome:

Autoblog wrote:One problem though: in order to get the full dollop of power, Subaru recommends 93 octane – a tough order for those of us saddled with 91 piss fuel.

chicken n waffles · Post by **chicken n waffles** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:44 am

i'm definitely warming up to the new sti. this article pushes me closer to said warmth.

just gotta get rid of those altezza tails

, but that's a minor aesthetic gripe.

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