WRX STI Week 1
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WRX STI Week 1
This car is awesome!!! I am very happy with my decision.
Breakin period- Conflicting opinions. Went with dealer mechanics decision half way. He said to get on the car after 200 to teach the computer my driving style. I went half way keeping it under 5 1/2 k and only doing so every once in a while.
Tranny- The stick has losened up a bit and I like the feeling of it much better. The tight pattern is very easy to shift and offers VERY quick shifting through the gears.
Turbo- With some advice on my driving style going from an american car to a turbo I am loving the responce and the turbo lag is almost unnoticeable now.
Speed- Well, 1 speeding ticket today. 85 in a 55. But it did give me a chance to do some off roading while I was pulling over. This car goes over grass and dirt like a 4x4 truck. Carful out there guys. With this car its almost impossible to go slow, and it stands out so 50 will be lookin for you. Lucky I work in a place where it can be taken care of.
Overall- This car is Fing awesome! If your planning on getting one dont walk, run to the dealer and get in one of these bad boys.
If your having second thoughts... Check this out...
http://63.164.33.8/esx/ESX-10second-...subaru-wrx.mov
Breakin period- Conflicting opinions. Went with dealer mechanics decision half way. He said to get on the car after 200 to teach the computer my driving style. I went half way keeping it under 5 1/2 k and only doing so every once in a while.
Tranny- The stick has losened up a bit and I like the feeling of it much better. The tight pattern is very easy to shift and offers VERY quick shifting through the gears.
Turbo- With some advice on my driving style going from an american car to a turbo I am loving the responce and the turbo lag is almost unnoticeable now.
Speed- Well, 1 speeding ticket today. 85 in a 55. But it did give me a chance to do some off roading while I was pulling over. This car goes over grass and dirt like a 4x4 truck. Carful out there guys. With this car its almost impossible to go slow, and it stands out so 50 will be lookin for you. Lucky I work in a place where it can be taken care of.
Overall- This car is Fing awesome! If your planning on getting one dont walk, run to the dealer and get in one of these bad boys.
If your having second thoughts... Check this out...
http://63.164.33.8/esx/ESX-10second-...subaru-wrx.mov
Last edited by ProPain; Sep 19, 2003 at 05:39 PM.
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Car Info: Black/Gold STI
I love my STI too! At first after break-in I thought the top-end (5-7K) wasn't as strong as I was hoping. It's got great midrange torque and maybe I thought it would scream to redline from there. Overall though I am totally stoked, actually can't be complaining. The break-in process is full of myths and different trains of thought. I would follow the manual though and keep it below 4K for the first 1k miles. You can always re-set the ECU after that by unplugging the battery for a couple hours... There's a post that explains exactly how you reset the ECU. I'd feel safer breaking it slowly, reset the ECU, and drive it hard after that. A 10 second car must be CRAZY!!!
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