who wins? 05 wrx vs 06 wrx
06-18-2005, 09:41 PM
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who wins? 05 wrx vs 06 wrx
it seems like the new 06 wrx is like 100 something lbs heavier and it has shorter gear ratios (not sure if thats good or bad) and it does have 230hp and 235tq. so which one is faster 05 or 06? and which one is better for the streets? a lot of people are complaining about the shorter ratios? isn´t that better ? shouldn´t it be faster? does the short ratio means it will be faster in the low rpms or high rpms?
well you guys know better.
well you guys know better.
06-19-2005, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dodiox
it seems like the new 06 wrx is like 100 something lbs heavier and it has shorter gear ratios (not sure if thats good or bad) and it does have 230hp and 235tq. so which one is faster 05 or 06? and which one is better for the streets?
06-19-2005, 01:58 AM
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the '06 should have the EJ25 block and a better transmission to handle the extra power/TQ.
Short gear ratios allow for better acceleration, but if the final gear isn't tall enough, then the top speed will be lower. I wonder if the '06 WRX tranny is the same as the current FXT's 5MT. I know my FXT has closer gear ratios than those in the WRX, plus it's a bit beefier. The FXT already has the EJ25. That transmission plus the motor allows it to accelerate quicker than the WRX.
Now that the '06 WRXs (and FXTs) will have the same motor/transmission, things will favor the WRX as it has a better stock suspension.
Short gear ratios allow for better acceleration, but if the final gear isn't tall enough, then the top speed will be lower. I wonder if the '06 WRX tranny is the same as the current FXT's 5MT. I know my FXT has closer gear ratios than those in the WRX, plus it's a bit beefier. The FXT already has the EJ25. That transmission plus the motor allows it to accelerate quicker than the WRX.
Now that the '06 WRXs (and FXTs) will have the same motor/transmission, things will favor the WRX as it has a better stock suspension.
06-19-2005, 10:46 AM
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[QUOTE=Me&05WRX]May I know where you found those information? I've been trying to search about the specs of the 06 WRX and found none.[/QUOT
The WRX 5MT now uses a 3.70 final drive front and rear, with the following ratios:
1st 3.454
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.366
4th 0.972
5th 0.738
Rev 3.333
The STi 6MT now uses a 3.90 final drive in front, 1.1:1 center, and 3.545 rear diff. The ratios are as follows:
1st 3.636
2nd 2.375
3rd 1.761
4th 1.346
5th 0.971
6th 0.756
Rev 3.545
WRX 5MT is 3.70 final, 4EAT is 3.90 final (changed from 4.11 previously). 2.5i 5MT is 3.90 final, 4EAT is 4.11 final. STi as mentioned previously is 3.90/1.1/3.545. The 2.5i and Outback Sport models do NOT have a rear LSD, though according to the differential section of the manual there is apparently one variation of the NA 2.5 vehicles that has a 4.11 with the 5MT, but it doesn't indicate which car. It may be the OBS.
this info comes from nasioc
The WRX 5MT now uses a 3.70 final drive front and rear, with the following ratios:
1st 3.454
2nd 1.947
3rd 1.366
4th 0.972
5th 0.738
Rev 3.333
The STi 6MT now uses a 3.90 final drive in front, 1.1:1 center, and 3.545 rear diff. The ratios are as follows:
1st 3.636
2nd 2.375
3rd 1.761
4th 1.346
5th 0.971
6th 0.756
Rev 3.545
WRX 5MT is 3.70 final, 4EAT is 3.90 final (changed from 4.11 previously). 2.5i 5MT is 3.90 final, 4EAT is 4.11 final. STi as mentioned previously is 3.90/1.1/3.545. The 2.5i and Outback Sport models do NOT have a rear LSD, though according to the differential section of the manual there is apparently one variation of the NA 2.5 vehicles that has a 4.11 with the 5MT, but it doesn't indicate which car. It may be the OBS.
this info comes from nasioc
06-19-2005, 10:48 AM
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The STi still comes with 17x8 wheels, the WRX has been upgraded to 17s as standard! 17x7 with 215/45R17 W rated tires.
The WRX has been upgraded to the classic JDM/EDM STi 4-pot front brakes with 255mm rotor, and the rear 2-pots with 261mm ventilated (!) rear discs.
The WRX sedan Curb Weight is 3,192 for the base model with cloth and no sunroof, 3,239 fully optioned with leather and sunroof. The 2.5i weighs 3,016 (!) and the STi weighs 3,351.
this is all from nasioc
The WRX has been upgraded to the classic JDM/EDM STi 4-pot front brakes with 255mm rotor, and the rear 2-pots with 261mm ventilated (!) rear discs.
The WRX sedan Curb Weight is 3,192 for the base model with cloth and no sunroof, 3,239 fully optioned with leather and sunroof. The 2.5i weighs 3,016 (!) and the STi weighs 3,351.
this is all from nasioc
06-22-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dodiox
The WRX has been upgraded to the classic JDM/EDM STi 4-pot front brakes with 255mm rotor, and the rear 2-pots with 261mm ventilated (!) rear discs.
A 2.5L block would be nice, along with a shorter ratio tranny, and the brakes.
06-22-2005, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dodiox
The WRX has been upgraded to the classic JDM/EDM STi 4-pot front brakes with 255mm rotor, and the rear 2-pots with 261mm ventilated (!) rear discs.
06-23-2005, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by WindingRoad
can someone verify this? i really want those brakes!
Now this is for the JDM spec WRX so things could change a little when the car makes it over here to us. Let's all hope they keep it the same (the brakes that is, the engines are already different, 2.0 vs 2.5l)
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