STi vs WRX (specs)
04-03-2005, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Teddy
How can one watch 2 cars and see whether they are an STi or a WRX, what are the differences btw em ??
04-03-2005, 02:28 PM
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The STi's are usually spotted on the track, boulevard, street racing or parked. The WRX's are seen on the commutes, long touring trips or tearing around on the roads. If the two are running against each other, the STi will get there (1/2) sec. ahead on 0-60 MPH and will lose the WRX sedan on the track at 1/4 mile. Tagging up on the rear is the WRX wagon.
The STi driver will glance at his rear view mirror more often and will be much more likely to have a radar detector or bung-hole exhaust plainly visible. All WRX's are likely to be driven solo, but if a passenger is aboard it is usually a weight-reduced female. With the WRX wagon: child-restraint seats, luggage and/or bike racks are often displayed.
The STi driver will glance at his rear view mirror more often and will be much more likely to have a radar detector or bung-hole exhaust plainly visible. All WRX's are likely to be driven solo, but if a passenger is aboard it is usually a weight-reduced female. With the WRX wagon: child-restraint seats, luggage and/or bike racks are often displayed.
04-03-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Teddy
i've seen some WRX's with fog covers marked STi but there not and STi,
dont all STi's come with a roof scoop ??
dont all STi's come with a roof scoop ??
Yes, STi fog covers is a very common mod for WRXs.
If a wrx owner intentionally make the wrx looks like a sti (Put on the huge STi wing, big hoodscoop, STi 17" BBS wheels, STi fogcovers, STi badges...etc), then it will be really hard to tell just by looking at the exterior
And, no, STi doesn't come with a roof scoop (You can purchase the vent and the scoop from STi, the company, though)
04-03-2005, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Howler
Spec C wasnt released to the US for distrubution. So it might have one but you wont see it on the streets.
04-03-2005, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by yzercyber
The STi's are usually spotted on the track, boulevard, street racing or parked. The WRX's are seen on the commutes, long touring trips or tearing around on the roads. If the two are running against each other, the STi will get there (1/2) sec. ahead on 0-60 MPH and will lose the WRX sedan on the track at 1/4 mile. Tagging up on the rear is the WRX wagon.
The STi driver will glance at his rear view mirror more often and will be much more likely to have a radar detector or bung-hole exhaust plainly visible. All WRX's are likely to be driven solo, but if a passenger is aboard it is usually a weight-reduced female. With the WRX wagon: child-restraint seats, luggage and/or bike racks are often displayed.
The STi driver will glance at his rear view mirror more often and will be much more likely to have a radar detector or bung-hole exhaust plainly visible. All WRX's are likely to be driven solo, but if a passenger is aboard it is usually a weight-reduced female. With the WRX wagon: child-restraint seats, luggage and/or bike racks are often displayed.
I thought the STI was a WRX. At least that's what mine says. It does have a roof rack and child seat..........Oh and a radar detector!
04-04-2005, 03:26 AM
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Origami posted by jdepould
well yes, I know that. but who says he's from the us? the way he speaks engrish would have me leaning towards non-US residence.
well yes, I know that. but who says he's from the us? the way he speaks engrish would have me leaning towards non-US residence.
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04-04-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingless Wonder
Teddy does not reside in the U.S. Since he doesn't specify which market he's asking about or whether he wants USDM or UK or JDM specs, answering with USDM MY04 (model year 2004) and later STi specs is fine since that is all that is sold new here by Subaru of America.
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