**Official thread for questions to the owners of Sti**
05-14-2003, 01:56 PM
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**Official thread for questions to the owners of Sti**
In an attempt to have owners or others who have driven ian STi come to this thread and answer questions others may have...
05-14-2003, 05:15 PM
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How does the transmission feel? Shifting smooth and easy? Any probems going into 1st gear or any other gear? How does the clutch feel?
05-14-2003, 05:22 PM
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How is trunk space? same as WRX, I suppose? Is it small or is it half decent?
05-14-2003, 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by dsmperformance
How does the transmission feel? Shifting smooth and easy? Any probems going into 1st gear or any other gear? How does the clutch feel?
How does the transmission feel? Shifting smooth and easy? Any probems going into 1st gear or any other gear? How does the clutch feel?
The STi 6-speed trany is GREAT!!!!!!
There is no clutch shutter or 1st and reverse problems like in the WRX 5-speed that I have seen yet.
It shifts very smooth and tight and the clutch feels frim, yet easy to push.
05-14-2003, 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by essogas
How is trunk space? same as WRX, I suppose? Is it small or is it half decent?
How is trunk space? same as WRX, I suppose? Is it small or is it half decent?
05-14-2003, 06:33 PM
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I'm wondering how many times you will have to drive around the island to fully break it in?
How many miles is the break in period?
How many miles is the break in period?
05-14-2003, 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by essogas
I'm wondering how many times you will have to drive around the island to fully break it in?
How many miles is the break in period?
I'm wondering how many times you will have to drive around the island to fully break it in?
How many miles is the break in period?
05-14-2003, 08:50 PM
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how's the quality inside? Things fit well? How's the sound deadening? Is it real loud? Who does it compare to WRX?
Also, what about that rear glass? real thin?
thanks,
-S
Also, what about that rear glass? real thin?
thanks,
-S
05-14-2003, 09:06 PM
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Originally posted by shingles
how's the quality inside? Things fit well? How's the sound deadening? Is it real loud? Who does it compare to WRX?
Also, what about that rear glass? real thin?
thanks,
-S
how's the quality inside? Things fit well? How's the sound deadening? Is it real loud? Who does it compare to WRX?
Also, what about that rear glass? real thin?
thanks,
-S
But it IS a little loud in inside, but I just think it's the tires and I don't have a radio to hide road noise yet.
Don't know about the glass, haven't looked yet. I'll get back to you.
05-14-2003, 09:21 PM
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Alright...this is a little more reasonable 
The STIs clutch feels pretty good....very smooth engagement and not very stiff. I was expecting it to be harder to drive than your average car but honestly.....it's pretty easy. And I'm actually surprised by the smooth engagement and relatively soft feel...might have been nice if there was a little shorter travel in the clutch pedal but its still good.
The seats are pretty comfortable and they are covered in Ecsaine which holds nicely....I guess it makes up for a little less side bolstering which I'd love to have more of.
The tranny is decent but I havent driven it hard yet. I have a feeling the flywheel is a little heavy because the revs don't drop very quickly but I don't know for a fact. Personally I think the shifter is OK. The throws are reasonably short but the shifter is a little tall for a performance car with a 6sp manual. Maybe this is a result of the ring mechanism used to get the car in reverse.
Alright....I need a break....haha
The STIs clutch feels pretty good....very smooth engagement and not very stiff. I was expecting it to be harder to drive than your average car but honestly.....it's pretty easy. And I'm actually surprised by the smooth engagement and relatively soft feel...might have been nice if there was a little shorter travel in the clutch pedal but its still good.
The seats are pretty comfortable and they are covered in Ecsaine which holds nicely....I guess it makes up for a little less side bolstering which I'd love to have more of.
The tranny is decent but I havent driven it hard yet. I have a feeling the flywheel is a little heavy because the revs don't drop very quickly but I don't know for a fact. Personally I think the shifter is OK. The throws are reasonably short but the shifter is a little tall for a performance car with a 6sp manual. Maybe this is a result of the ring mechanism used to get the car in reverse.
Alright....I need a break....haha
05-14-2003, 09:41 PM
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That's a lot of good detail and some minor issues you have with the vehicle. All I can say is if it's better tha the WRX I'll be happy as hell.
BTW, what is that blue escaine material? Is it like stretchy spandex or something? Whats' the point of it?
BTW, what is that blue escaine material? Is it like stretchy spandex or something? Whats' the point of it?
05-14-2003, 10:44 PM
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What kind of material is the rear wing and scoop made of? If anyone installed an aftermarket stereo, what wiring harness did you use?
05-14-2003, 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by Mach5WRX
Looks to be just about the same. Looks like you can fit 2 med suit cases in it, and stuff things around them, just like the WRX.
Looks to be just about the same. Looks like you can fit 2 med suit cases in it, and stuff things around them, just like the WRX.
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05-14-2003, 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by Mach5WRX
The wing and scoop look to be made out of the same plastic as the 02 & 03 WRX ones. Doesn't look like anything to new.
Sorry I can't be more help on this one.
The wing and scoop look to be made out of the same plastic as the 02 & 03 WRX ones. Doesn't look like anything to new.
Sorry I can't be more help on this one.
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