STi Stereo (or non-stereo)

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Jan 27, 2003 | 02:23 PM

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97itr153

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Originally posted by dsmperformance
That is kinda hard to believe they omitted the stereo just to save weight. That little bit of weight would not be a critical issue. What about the AC and power windows? You'd save more weight if you canned the AC!

Price reduction is also an issue. I think Subaru is doing the right thing by eliminating the stereo.

Most items that meet the following three requirements should be eliminated.
1. Easy aftermarket installation
2. No reduction in resale value upon aftermarket installation
3. Does nothing to improve the cars performance/handling

Jan 27, 2003 | 02:46 PM

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Jdm comes w/ a huge in Dash DVD option..

i want that...

well hell. i am getting one that hook up my PS 2 anyway..

wohoo..

Initial D coming to PS 2..

hell ya!

Jan 27, 2003 | 03:26 PM

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samurai

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If it is the stereo then it was probably more for cost cutting than weight savings. The Japanese Stis usually come with crazy stuff like the top of the line Kenwood systems. Of course, this doesn't mean that we won't get the same type of top notch system either. But, I'd suspect a SOLID system can easily add $1000 to the price of the car.

Also, take a look at the Japanese Sti interior. It seems like the stereo is not the conventional 7"x2" face.

http://www.subaru.co.jp/impreza/sedan/03/index.html

For those who can't read Japanese, just click the
4th option from the top on the left side menu bar.

TIm

Jan 27, 2003 | 06:33 PM

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yes it sounds crazy at first--but Subaru officials (and their press release) justifies it as such...you can add a stereo quite easily but its very $$$ to add A/C, Pwr Windows, etc...and yes its prewired with the antenna in the window (which incidentally is made from lightweight glass)...yeah wacko stuff...buy u bet i am getting one!

Jan 27, 2003 | 07:10 PM

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DaveWRX

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Originally posted by StiStiSti
yes it sounds crazy at first--but Subaru officials (and their press release) justifies it as such...you can add a stereo quite easily but its very $$$ to add A/C, Pwr Windows, etc...and yes its prewired with the antenna in the window (which incidentally is made from lightweight glass)...yeah wacko stuff...buy u bet i am getting one!

I would guess a fair number of people replace the stock stereos anyways so this just lets us have the stereo we want from the get go. With a stereo the cost would have gone up for the sticker price as well. Who knows. I just want the damn thing...

Jan 28, 2003 | 12:11 AM

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dsmperformance

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Originally posted by samurai
If it is the stereo then it was probably more for cost cutting than weight savings. The Japanese Stis usually come with crazy stuff like the top of the line Kenwood systems. Of course, this doesn't mean that we won't get the same type of top notch system either. But, I'd suspect a SOLID system can easily add $1000 to the price of the car.

Also, take a look at the Japanese Sti interior. It seems like the stereo is not the conventional 7"x2" face.

http://www.subaru.co.jp/impreza/sedan/03/index.html

For those who can't read Japanese, just click the
4th option from the top on the left side menu bar.

TIm

I stumbled upon that a few days ago....interesting. Here is another interior shot, but without a radio. Sorta looks like a 1.5 or 2 DIN opening. If that is the case, i'd opt for a single DIN head unit and use the extra space for my HKS EVC IV. http://www.subaru.co.jp/impreza/sedan/08/index.html
Only time will tell...