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Aug 18, 2004 | 08:55 PM

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StiNoobie

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Yeah your right, its just im used to my acura that i had to modify alot to make fast. So i guess im in a modify mind state, and the dealership hasnt let me test drive it yet so i dont even know how the STI feels.

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:18 PM

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Kevin M

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A hell of a lot faster than the Acura. And if you can afford the car, you should be able to get a test drive.

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:21 PM

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yeah the dealership keeps telling me that the people who ussualy want them, want thenm with no miles, but i beileve that cause they are cheap(the dealership that is).

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:46 PM

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i wouldn't want anybody test driving my STi either.

Aug 18, 2004 | 11:24 PM

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Test drive the STI, but once you do there is no turning back. You will love it. However, be ready to spend lots of money on gas; it goes quick.

Aug 19, 2004 | 07:20 AM

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Red Bar0n

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Do you race on the tracks?

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Originally Posted by StiNoobie

I definetly agree with the EVO's looks compared to the STI's, STI owns. So the evo is faster then the sti, how is that, just cause of the motor differences? Are you guys saying that on the track the evo will beat the STI but on the street the STI will win? I have some more question, if u guys could please help.? What is the stock STI's turbo called? What upgrades are good for the STI that gain a good amount and free up the turbo? What is the stock boost at on the STI and if you were to up the boost what could it handle on a stock turbo? Thanks for repling the first time if u could help some more that would be great!

Do plan to race the thing?

IMHO

If not I wouldn't worry about all that stuff right now. The darn car is lightning quick as is. To say the least it is alot of car to handle.

Aug 19, 2004 | 03:13 PM

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the sti for 05 has 1/2 inch wider wheels, different suspension and steering gear. so all the evo verses sti comparos are now void until the 05s can be tested again. power is not the issue get some seat time in the car before you go nuts with tuner stuff. remember its not what tuner pars you buy, but how well they teamup together. bolton the wrong combination of parts and you can make the car cornner worse and go slower.

Aug 19, 2004 | 03:14 PM

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oh! my bad. the most important change for 05 better cup holders?

Aug 19, 2004 | 03:42 PM

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as you can tell by my name I went from a honda si to the sti and I can tell you that I have not been able to wipe the smile off my face. You may miss the gas milage but you are going from a great car to a super car. I bet that the sti will get better gas mi. than most of the cars that can put up the same numbers. I know what you mean about all the mods. It took quite a lot to add to my si to make me happy. with the sti I have not felt the need for anything but tint for my windows. good luck

Aug 19, 2004 | 05:18 PM

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The reason why i wanted to asked about mods cus im just curious. I like to know what im getting in to before go all out. I dont think im goning to mod the STI at all at first. But my wife an I would like a cople mods. I got a question again can u hear the stock BOV go off on the STI?

Aug 19, 2004 | 05:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by qship

TireRack shows both the MY04 and MY05 at 225/45.

Is there a definitive list of changes between the to model years?

Aug 19, 2004 | 05:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by welshkc

TireRack shows both the MY04 and MY05 at 225/45.

Is there a definitive list of changes between the to model years?

The tires are the same size 225 (235 in Japan) but the wheels are 1/2 an inch wider. 17"x7.5" versus 17"x8".

Here is a continually growing list of differenced between the '04 and the '05 STi.