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Originally Posted by doubleurx
OK, I need a little help. My STI tranny installed will cost me somewhere between 4500 and 6000 depending on what I can find for the swap. Lithia has a white used STI (I think it was Jason's? - I met him at one meet not sure if the name is correct).
First off how badly did Jason beat the car?.....Jason are you there (if I have your name incorrect, my apologies)
Second off, if they are within a thousand or two of the cost of my swap, should I go for it.
I'm also going to try the Auburn dealership as well.
Any thoughts?
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Isn't your car pretty much already as fast as an STi? You're stage 2, so you've got the power. You're suspension is upgraded, so you've got the handling. You've got StopTechs, so your braking should be just slightly better than the STi Brembos. If you do the 6-speed, then you've got the tranny too.
So basically, all you're gaining by going STi is a little more low-end torque, the DCCD, and the neat-o dash instruments. Is that worth the hassle of a new (to you) car? If the STi was an '05 with the new interior, then I'd probably say yes... but as it is, I'm really up in the air. How many of your mods will swap over to the STi? If most of it will, then you're probably okay.
I guess if I was in your situation, I'd have a very hard time making a decision as well. Tough call. :?