'04/'05 STi differences?
A few off the top of my head...
-New bolt pattern on the wheels (5x114.3 for the '05 and 5x100 for every other Subaru except the 4 bolt patterns).
-Small rear fender flares
-New color (crystal grey)
-Cherry Blossom Red (the STi color) is now more Red, less Pink
-Subaru logo instead of Momo on steering wheel
-New bolt pattern on the wheels (5x114.3 for the '05 and 5x100 for every other Subaru except the 4 bolt patterns).
-Small rear fender flares
-New color (crystal grey)
-Cherry Blossom Red (the STi color) is now more Red, less Pink
-Subaru logo instead of Momo on steering wheel
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Originally Posted by nKoan
A few off the top of my head...
-Subaru logo instead of Momo on steering wheel
-Subaru logo instead of Momo on steering wheel
wow... i hate the 05 steering wheel.the interior fabric is slightly different. the door panel fabric is slightly more loose.
the seats are the same but have a corduroy feel on the bolsters
the rubber is the same(on larger rim) and makes the tires look more beefy.(the sidewalls are not flat like the 04)
the shifter **** has a nice clear laminate with 1-6 and R laid out nicely.
the stereo systems went to panasonic(versus mcintosh)
the e-brake is relocated to other side
the dccd manual/auto switch and dialler are in the same spot versus being in 2 different locations.
i have a feeling that the squeeky pad issue has been resolved... not sure though.
i'm waiting for my clients to call me to let me know if they have it...
thats all i have for right now.
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Originally Posted by welshkc
Anyone know of the mechanical differences?
Differentials?
ECU?
EW
Differentials?
ECU?
EW
Yaw sensor for DCCD
Different steering rack mounting + oil cooler
ECU is different
many suspension parts
etc
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Originally Posted by godai
Front Helical LSD
Yaw sensor for DCCD
Different steering rack mounting + oil cooler
ECU is different
many suspension parts
etc
Yaw sensor for DCCD
Different steering rack mounting + oil cooler
ECU is different
many suspension parts
etc
I've already wasted money on the Whiteline Steering Rack bushings. I ordered them before I found out that the 05 is factory upgraded.
EW
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Originally Posted by welshkc
Is there any detail on which suspension parts? My specific concern is spring and link upgrades. The new setup may be just as good as any aftermarket springs I could get (pink STI springs...)
I've already wasted money on the Whiteline Steering Rack bushings. I ordered them before I found out that the 05 is factory upgraded.
EW
I've already wasted money on the Whiteline Steering Rack bushings. I ordered them before I found out that the 05 is factory upgraded.
EW
But maybe the new 05 struts are better suited for them? They're supposed to be retuned for better handling and also black instead of red.
new aluminum rear lateral links
improved rear cross member rigidity
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