WELL it seems SUBARU beat mitsubishi again!
Jan 11, 2003, 11:17 PM
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WELL it seems SUBARU beat mitsubishi again!
as u all kno when the WRX was released in america mitsubishi didnt have n e thing to counter it. and now that the 271hp EVO8 is here subaru is now more powerful.
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Subaru Impreza WRX STi
After introducing the 271-horsepower Lancer Evolution at the L.A. auto show, Mitsubishi spent little time on the power pedestal. Three days later in Detroit, rally rival Subaru trumped Mitsu when it unveiled the 300-horsepower Impreza WRX STi. Rocketed by a 2.5-liter turbocharged and intercooled DOHC boxer engine that churns out 300 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, the STi features a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission and a full-time all-wheel-drive system with a driver-controlled center differential to transfer all that twist to the tarmac. A sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension with inverted struts and aluminum front control arms, a Brembo brake system with four-piston front and twin-piston rear calipers, a fast 15.0:1 steering ratio, and gold-painted 17-inch forged-aluminum BBS shod with P225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires allow the STi to tackle everything from the interstate highway to the dirt track. Unique STi elements include an enlarged hood scoop, HID headlamps, ground effects, and a huge rear wing. Inside, suedelike seat upholstery, blue carpeting, a Momo three-spoke steering wheel, and an instrument gauge panel with red LED indicators accentuate the cockpit. The STi will go on sale early this summer, with prices starting somewhere in the low $30s. At those prices, the limited number (likely around 5000 units) will go quickly.
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Subaru Impreza WRX STi
After introducing the 271-horsepower Lancer Evolution at the L.A. auto show, Mitsubishi spent little time on the power pedestal. Three days later in Detroit, rally rival Subaru trumped Mitsu when it unveiled the 300-horsepower Impreza WRX STi. Rocketed by a 2.5-liter turbocharged and intercooled DOHC boxer engine that churns out 300 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, the STi features a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission and a full-time all-wheel-drive system with a driver-controlled center differential to transfer all that twist to the tarmac. A sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension with inverted struts and aluminum front control arms, a Brembo brake system with four-piston front and twin-piston rear calipers, a fast 15.0:1 steering ratio, and gold-painted 17-inch forged-aluminum BBS shod with P225/45R17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires allow the STi to tackle everything from the interstate highway to the dirt track. Unique STi elements include an enlarged hood scoop, HID headlamps, ground effects, and a huge rear wing. Inside, suedelike seat upholstery, blue carpeting, a Momo three-spoke steering wheel, and an instrument gauge panel with red LED indicators accentuate the cockpit. The STi will go on sale early this summer, with prices starting somewhere in the low $30s. At those prices, the limited number (likely around 5000 units) will go quickly.
Jan 11, 2003, 11:43 PM
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don't we have enough posts about the STi?
ANyways the STi costs something like 5K more? (Price has yet to be announced?)
Yes it has the front slip diff. DCCD 6 speed etc etc
it costs more just like the EVO cost more than the WRX
so basically it's 3 differnet cars with 3 different costs so it covers from low 23K - 33K? That just givess everyone options which is always good
ANyways the STi costs something like 5K more? (Price has yet to be announced?)
Yes it has the front slip diff. DCCD 6 speed etc etc
it costs more just like the EVO cost more than the WRX
so basically it's 3 differnet cars with 3 different costs so it covers from low 23K - 33K? That just givess everyone options which is always good
Jan 12, 2003, 01:03 AM
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Hahah thats funny... 300+ hp and torque. man where are you getting your information. I wanna see you back this up some how. No way that thing could be cheaper then evo 8. The sti should be around 263hp if im correct.
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Originally posted by motojoeusa
It's not like you couldn't do a few mods to the evo and put it well over 300hp. Besides i would rather drive my $2500.00 350hp 91 awd eclipse and smoke them both.
It's not like you couldn't do a few mods to the evo and put it well over 300hp. Besides i would rather drive my $2500.00 350hp 91 awd eclipse and smoke them both.
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Jan 12, 2003, 02:13 AM
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Originally posted by motojoeusa
I didn't say it was stock and i am talking about the quarter mile. Either way all the fancy **** isn't going to get a stock sti down the track any faster.
I didn't say it was stock and i am talking about the quarter mile. Either way all the fancy **** isn't going to get a stock sti down the track any faster.
And i didn't know you own this forum!
Jan 12, 2003, 02:38 AM
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Well my 93 GSX does 12.5's with 135,000 miles on it with stock internals. And the WRX cannot take the abuse that I've laid down to my Eclipse over the past 10 years... Feel the power!! 
Jan 12, 2003, 02:56 AM
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The WRX isn't as bad as you think, the tranny might not be the perfect parts, but I can tell you that the engine is pretty strong. I have seen Eclipse over heat and have leakage from motor.