EVO mag article on the Impreza STi
07-14-2004, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dahveed
the bottom-line is that the new JDM STi has better bits than the new USDM one.
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07-14-2004, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dahveed
wrong.
Spec C differences (including but no limited to):
no A/C (weight savings)
different front ALK & Subframe geometry
Helical front LSD ('05 USDM STi still has SureTrac)
Quick-ratio steering rack ('05 USDM STi still has '04 rack)
Higher-revving 2.0L motor that is more powerful than USDM STi motors
Twin-scroll turbo which helps the motor above put out more power with quicker spool-up
Lighter flywheel and stronger clutch
and of course:
Spring and Shock dampening
Spec C differences (including but no limited to):
no A/C (weight savings)
different front ALK & Subframe geometry
Helical front LSD ('05 USDM STi still has SureTrac)
Quick-ratio steering rack ('05 USDM STi still has '04 rack)
Higher-revving 2.0L motor that is more powerful than USDM STi motors
Twin-scroll turbo which helps the motor above put out more power with quicker spool-up
Lighter flywheel and stronger clutch
and of course:
Spring and Shock dampening
07-15-2004, 12:55 AM
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I think you can put a turbo in the echo, since they do that in JP, but why would u spend the money on an echo... anyway... echo is good to commute... since it save crazy gas....
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07-15-2004, 10:09 PM
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damn, you're right.
oh well, I guess I'll have to save up for the front helical LSD, which comes after having the factory short-shifter installed.
either that, or I'll just get whatever is new in 3.5yrs, when my lease is up!
David
damn, you're right.
oh well, I guess I'll have to save up for the front helical LSD, which comes after having the factory short-shifter installed.
either that, or I'll just get whatever is new in 3.5yrs, when my lease is up!
David
Originally Posted by Impreza01
Um, the 2005 US-spec STi has a helical front lsd. You can go check it up at subaru.com. As for comparing to the Spec C, I was referring to the changes to the Euro-spec STi. From that article, I gathered a lot of the Spec C bits went to the normal STi for Europe. Also, the US-spec STi has the same geometry as the Spec C (2540mm wheelbase) and same front ALK. The steering rack has been updated for feel, but is still 15:1.
07-16-2004, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mine'sRacingGDB
I think you can put a turbo in the echo, since they do that in JP, but why would u spend the money on an echo... anyway... echo is good to commute... since it save crazy gas....
Alan
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i wish i bought a daowoo or someething..happy now?
07-16-2004, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dahveed
wrong.
Spec C differences (including but no limited to):
no A/C (weight savings)
different front ALK & Subframe geometry
Helical front LSD ('05 USDM STi still has SureTrac)
Quick-ratio steering rack ('05 USDM STi still has '04 rack)
Higher-revving 2.0L motor that is more powerful than USDM STi motors
Twin-scroll turbo which helps the motor above put out more power with quicker spool-up
Lighter flywheel and stronger clutch
and of course:
Spring and Shock dampening
Spec C differences (including but no limited to):
no A/C (weight savings)
different front ALK & Subframe geometry
Helical front LSD ('05 USDM STi still has SureTrac)
Quick-ratio steering rack ('05 USDM STi still has '04 rack)
Higher-revving 2.0L motor that is more powerful than USDM STi motors
Twin-scroll turbo which helps the motor above put out more power with quicker spool-up
Lighter flywheel and stronger clutch
and of course:
Spring and Shock dampening
"The new Impreza inherits the Spec C's suspension geometry including aluminium lateral links on the rear and a wider diameter steering rack for improved steering response and feedback. "
05 STi steering rack is most likely not exactly same as 04 even if ratio is same. There was actually a post that said 05 is slightly quicker than 04 and now even regular WRX has same 04 STi ratio.
Spec C also has a strut bar and an oil cooler I believe. Also it's lighter weight with CF wing, no radio, smaller steelie wheels, etc. Some of which are options.
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