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Forgotten · 2007-09-20, 03:00 PM

Looks like here is the mostly undisguised version of the 08 STI.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/20/s...uised-on-ring/
I like those fender flares.

sperry · 2007-09-20, 03:06 PM

I don't like that tire in the air... I thought the rear suspension was supposed to be "improved"... 'course that's mostly a front suspension issue that's lifting the rear tire.

sperry · 2007-09-20, 03:08 PM

Also... roll cage and race seats? Does Subaru really push the STi that hard during final testing like this?

cody · 2007-09-20, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I don't like that tire in the air... I thought the rear suspension was supposed to be "improved"... 'course that's mostly a front suspension issue that's lifting the rear tire.

Those pics are older so they may have addressed it.

Forgotten · 2007-09-20, 04:15 PM

Looks like this is just lifting because of the carousel. The older one looks like it may be lifting for the same reason.

Nick Koan · 2007-09-20, 04:18 PM

Also, the first official photo was released today as well.

Its kinda artsy and dark in parts. But, it shows a little bit.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...i/407662/full/

sperry · 2007-09-20, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Also, the first official photo was released today as well.

Its kinda artsy and dark in parts. But, it shows a little bit.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...i/407662/full/

At least they went all-out on the flares! Maybe we can finally get some usefully wide tires under there.

Dean · 2007-09-20, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I don't like that tire in the air... I thought the rear suspension was supposed to be "improved"... 'course that's mostly a front suspension issue that's lifting the rear tire.

Please note the positive front camber as well still.

cody · 2007-09-21, 08:09 PM

Mazda Speed 3 VS WRX. Click Play Video from this link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...ticleId=121942#

cody · 2007-09-24, 08:03 PM

1 month till the actual release:

http://www.subaru.jp/impreza/wrx_sti/index.html

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-01, 05:29 PM

Eh?

Nick Koan · 2007-10-02, 03:03 PM

Here is an interesting mode of advertisement in the UK.

They are just driving around with them like this.

The upside down cars have had their engines and transmissions removed as this is solely advertising, not actual vehicle shipment.

Full article: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/29/a...ing-subaglued/

wrxkidid · 2007-10-02, 03:27 PM

waste of space?

cody · 2007-10-02, 03:39 PM

Ghey?

Kevin M · 2007-10-02, 04:18 PM

That's pretty awesome actually.

knucklesplitter · 2007-10-02, 05:43 PM

JonnydaJibba · 2007-10-03, 10:40 AM

I think upside down cars are tight.

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-03, 08:12 PM

It's pretty clever.

kidatari · 2007-10-04, 10:59 AM

The car carrier is pretty damn clever.

And the most recent silhouette photos make my pants tight. The new WRX=oogly, the new STI=has potential.

Forgotten · 2007-10-09, 09:36 AM

Here are some Official Pictures of the JDM STI

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/o...preza-wrx-sti/
According to a scanned brochure on IWSTI specs are
(308PS) 304hp/6400rpm; (43kgm) 311lb-ft/4400rpm
(mm) 4415 x 1795 x 1475
(inch) 173.8 x 70.7 x 58.1
Weight 1480kg/3263lb (1470kg/3241lb for 17" and 18" BBS option)

If they follow the trend of 20 more HP for the USDM model than the JDM model...

Nick Koan · 2007-10-09, 09:40 AM

I kinda like the wheels on the silver one.

Overall, I think they look pretty good. Much better than the WRX.

sybir · 2007-10-09, 10:07 AM

I'd hit that, like 9 times. Looks hot as hell. If I hadn't bought Dave's car, I'd definitely be grabbing one of the '08's. Proportions are perfect.

Kevin M · 2007-10-09, 10:19 AM

I dig it, even in silver.

Dean · 2007-10-09, 10:25 AM

I think in general they have lost the 30+ or 35+ crowd with the hatchback, but maybe it is just me.

Hatchbacks remind me of the Rabbit's/golfs, Hondas, etc. mostly driven by teenagers and early 20 somethings as first or second cars.

I bet they just pushed that market segment/demographic to the much more mature looking Evo despite it's snubbed nose.

The older Coupes even look much better IMHO.

I'd drive one as a race car, but would prefer not to have one as a daily driver.

kidatari · 2007-10-09, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

I think in general they have lost the 30+ or 35+ crowd with the hatchback, but maybe it is just me.

Hatchbacks remind me of the Rabbit's/golfs, Hondas, etc. mostly driven by teenagers and early 20 somethings as first or second cars.

I bet they just pushed that market segment/demographic to the much more mature looking Evo despite it's snubbed nose.

The older Coupes even look much better IMHO.

I'd drive one as a race car, but would prefer not to have one as a daily driver.

Now all you need to do is shake your fist and yell 'DAMN KIDS!'

New STI is hot. I hate myself for saying that, but damn. Subaru actually made it work.

And those 5-spoke wheels are lovely.

2007-09-20, 03:00 PM	#176
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	Looks like here is the mostly undisguised version of the 08 STI. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/20/s...uised-on-ring/ I like those fender flares. __________________ "I piss 200 horsepower." -MattR

2007-09-20, 03:06 PM	#177
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I don't like that tire in the air... I thought the rear suspension was supposed to be "improved"... 'course that's mostly a front suspension issue that's lifting the rear tire. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-09-20, 03:08 PM	#178
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Also... roll cage and race seats? Does Subaru really push the STi that hard during final testing like this? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-09-20, 04:15 PM	#180
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	Looks like this is just lifting because of the carousel. The older one looks like it may be lifting for the same reason. __________________ "I piss 200 horsepower." -MattR

2007-09-20, 04:18 PM	#181
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Also, the first official photo was released today as well. Its kinda artsy and dark in parts. But, it shows a little bit. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...i/407662/full/ __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-09-21, 08:09 PM	#184
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Mazda Speed 3 VS WRX. Click Play Video from this link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...ticleId=121942# __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-09-24, 08:03 PM	#185
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	1 month till the actual release: http://www.subaru.jp/impreza/wrx_sti/index.html __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-10-01, 05:29 PM	#186
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Eh? Attached Images __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-10-02, 03:03 PM	#187
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Here is an interesting mode of advertisement in the UK. They are just driving around with them like this. The upside down cars have had their engines and transmissions removed as this is solely advertising, not actual vehicle shipment. Full article: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/29/a...ing-subaglued/ Attached Thumbnails __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-02, 03:27 PM	#188
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	waste of space? __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-10-02, 03:39 PM	#189
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Ghey? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-10-02, 04:18 PM	#190
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	That's pretty awesome actually. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-02, 05:43 PM	#191
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	<insert barfing emoticon here>

2007-10-03, 10:40 AM	#192
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I think upside down cars are tight. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-10-03, 08:12 PM	#193
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	It's pretty clever. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-10-04, 10:59 AM	#194
kidatari EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 291 Class: Low lol internet.	The car carrier is pretty damn clever. And the most recent silhouette photos make my pants tight. The new WRX=oogly, the new STI=has potential.

2007-10-09, 09:36 AM	#195
Forgotten EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348 Car: 05 STi	Here are some Official Pictures of the JDM STI http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/o...preza-wrx-sti/ According to a scanned brochure on IWSTI specs are (308PS) 304hp/6400rpm; (43kgm) 311lb-ft/4400rpm (mm) 4415 x 1795 x 1475 (inch) 173.8 x 70.7 x 58.1 Weight 1480kg/3263lb (1470kg/3241lb for 17" and 18" BBS option) If they follow the trend of 20 more HP for the USDM model than the JDM model... __________________ "I piss 200 horsepower." -MattR

2007-10-09, 09:40 AM	#196
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I kinda like the wheels on the silver one. Overall, I think they look pretty good. Much better than the WRX. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-09, 10:07 AM	#197
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I'd hit that, like 9 times. Looks hot as hell. If I hadn't bought Dave's car, I'd definitely be grabbing one of the '08's. Proportions are perfect. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2007-10-09, 10:19 AM	#198
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I dig it, even in silver. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-09, 10:25 AM	#199
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I think in general they have lost the 30+ or 35+ crowd with the hatchback, but maybe it is just me. Hatchbacks remind me of the Rabbit's/golfs, Hondas, etc. mostly driven by teenagers and early 20 somethings as first or second cars. I bet they just pushed that market segment/demographic to the much more mature looking Evo despite it's snubbed nose. The older Coupes even look much better IMHO. I'd drive one as a race car, but would prefer not to have one as a daily driver. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...