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New WRX Spied. I am disappoint.
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Looks.like a mild update of current 4 door. Nothing radical.
We love out 2012 5 door wrx. Looking at a bunch of cobb parts over xmas.
Why do you want tbe sti over the wrx? Thay are equally fast and tbe wrx is far simpler and cheaper....especially to insure.
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I like the fender flares and stock wheels. Other than that, no reason. The reason I was interested in the new one was the way the concept looked and the fact that the WRX and STi are supposed to be moving even further away from the base Impreza model.Originally posted by aggie97 View PostLooks.like a mild update of current 4 door. Nothing radical.
We love out 2012 5 door wrx. Looking at a bunch of cobb parts over xmas.
Why do you want tbe sti over the wrx? Thay are equally fast and tbe wrx is far simpler and cheaper....especially to insure.
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Incorrect. The STi has nearly 50 more hp than the WRX. Not to mention the better suspension and the ability to adjust the differential on the fly (I'm just assuming that they still have that ability, anyway).Originally posted by aggie97 View PostLooks.like a mild update of current 4 door. Nothing radical.
We love out 2012 5 door wrx. Looking at a bunch of cobb parts over xmas.
Why do you want tbe sti over the wrx? Thay are equally fastand tbe wrx is far simpler and cheaper....especially to insure.How do we forget ourselves? How do we forget our minds?
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They do, but I'm not buying it for a track car, so the STi suspension and the adjustable-on-the-fly diff are not a concern. That 50 extra HP is nice though.Originally posted by Geor! View PostIncorrect. The STi has nearly 50 more hp than the WRX. Not to mention the better suspension and the ability to adjust the differential on the fly (I'm just assuming that they still have that ability, anyway).
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Actually, They have identical 0-60 times. The Subaru dealer hates telling you that!!! the STi weighs nearly 200-300lbs more and with the short gearing of the 6 spd trans, requires and extra shift to 60mph. the WRX is lighter, has wider gearing and has less rotating mass compared to the sti. The WRX is the one to have as it has the exact same body work except for the goofy wing on the 4 door.Originally posted by Geor! View PostIncorrect. The STi has nearly 50 more hp than the WRX. Not to mention the better suspension and the ability to adjust the differential on the fly (I'm just assuming that they still have that ability, anyway).
As for the 50hp...call cobb. As for the center diff...wait till it goes out.
The only thing better in the suspension is springs and maybe swaybars...again call cobb.
Unless you are rally driving the car on gravel, the WRX is the way to go and even then I don't see the additional cost and complexity being worth it.
We are going to start prepping our '12 WRX 5 door as a one lap car for next year's event. It classifies as a station wagon!!! LOL!!! Doing a bunch of Cobb stuff to it and gonna go have fun!
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I see your point(s). Just disappointed for a car I was really hyped about I guess.Originally posted by aggie97 View PostActually, They have identical 0-60 times. The Subaru dealer hates telling you that!!! the STi weighs nearly 200-300lbs more and with the short gearing of the 6 spd trans, requires and extra shift to 60mph. the WRX is lighter, has wider gearing and has less rotating mass compared to the sti. The WRX is the one to have as it has the exact same body work except for the goofy wing on the 4 door.
As for the 50hp...call cobb. As for the center diff...wait till it goes out.
The only thing better in the suspension is springs and maybe swaybars...again call cobb.
Unless you are rally driving the car on gravel, the WRX is the way to go and even then I don't see the additional cost and complexity being worth it.
We are going to start prepping our '12 WRX 5 door as a one lap car for next year's event. It classifies as a station wagon!!! LOL!!! Doing a bunch of Cobb stuff to it and gonna go have fun!
Side note, I love Cobb products, and there's a Cobb store in Plano...that's pretty damn close to me
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