What are major problems with STI?
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5th gear grinding is a problem on some STi's. Drag racers who try to shift extremely fast from 4th to 5th gear (Which you have to do in the 1/4 mile in an STi) have reported these grinding issues. Some have had it fixed under warrenty.
Originally Posted by MARKSTI
I looked @ my Clutch/flywheel this past weekend ( My motors apart)...GREAT shape...i made a good 15 or so, 11 second passes on them,....BIG thumbs up to Subaru for that one.
"The Vishnu Stg2 STi" I love it when I hear an 11 sec. STi!
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Originally Posted by 03bluevo8
What is the biggest problem you have with your STI's. I am looking to trade for an STI. ex. EVO biggest problem in my opinion is TRANNY!!!! Sick of Mitsubishi TRANNY's. Thanks for your posts back. Do not want to start a war, just want some info. Thanks.
I love my 05 STi! The only the comment I would say are the seats not as supportive or as comfortable as I thought it would. It could be a little better!
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From: Peoples Republik of Kalifornia
Car Info: 05 H2 SUT, 45 GPW, 10 Murano, 13 Boss 302
Some of my (minor) gripes:
I really wish the STi had a rear wiper.
The carpet is extremely thin - make sure to get floormats.
The wing really is too big.
Squeaky brakes.
But these really are just minor gripes. I love this car. The 6 speed is butter and the torque form the 2.5 is amazing (especially after a few mods
).
I really wish the STi had a rear wiper.
The carpet is extremely thin - make sure to get floormats.
The wing really is too big.
Squeaky brakes.
But these really are just minor gripes. I love this car. The 6 speed is butter and the torque form the 2.5 is amazing (especially after a few mods
).
Originally Posted by GasPipe DreameR
i thought evos had good trannys but the clutch was weak?
Strong motor...very strong.
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Originally Posted by STiPilot
On some earlier STi's there's problems with the shocks in the rear. Something about losing lubrication, then the backend starts sticking and getting noisy. I have this problem with my 04 STi.
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Too soon to know right now. Based on the fact the exterior is only 2 years old and the interior was new for 05, I wouldn't expect much. But you never know...
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Originally Posted by 03bluevo8
Thank you all for feedback!!! Will prob. start working on trading in. Will let you guys know when I do! Is there any difference in the 06's on the STI, or is that too soon to know? Thanks again for the responses!!
Nah... nothing yet, the only noticeable changes are the exterior appearance. I wish they headed on another direction for their trend.
This website might help you a bit:
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...u-wrx-2006.htm