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Old 16-09-2011, 11:58 AM
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Hey all

As some of you may know im on the hunt for scooby number 4 and am thinking of getting something a little newer like a blob eye as have had all classics before.

With my budget i can easily get a WRX but may be able to stretch to an STI if i hunt about a bit.

What do you all think ?
Is it worth trying to go for the sti over the wrx or use the money i will save and mod the wrx ?

Cheers Rich
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Old 16-09-2011, 12:00 PM
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go for an sti model as they have much more toys lol my mates selling his one
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Old 16-09-2011, 12:10 PM
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stretch to an sti....it will be worth it
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Old 16-09-2011, 12:18 PM
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go for an sti model as they have much more toys lol my mates selling his one
Have you any details/pics on his ?
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Old 16-09-2011, 01:29 PM
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i would go 4 a evo
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Old 16-09-2011, 02:02 PM
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Keep an open mind. The Sti will give you alot of extras out of the box, but if a good WRX comes along that is a couple of years newer, then well worth considering. Then ask StevePPP to drive it and it will be as fast as an STi anyway
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Old 16-09-2011, 02:13 PM
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i would go 4 a evo
You will get in to trouble.
The wrx is weak in most areas. You will end up spending more on the wrx trying to get the thing to STI spec. If you can then stretch to the STI.
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Old 16-09-2011, 02:15 PM
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get an sti mate as it has much more potential bhp out of the box than a wrx
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Old 16-09-2011, 02:23 PM
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I would say you won't be far wrong either way.

What is it you are after? Are you trying to get loads of power when you mod it?

IMHO (for what little it's worth) go for the STi, do some minor mods and a remap to try and get it to about 340bhp then spend your money on getting the suspension properly sorted. I honestly think that's where you make the real difference
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Old 16-09-2011, 02:55 PM
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Old 16-09-2011, 02:58 PM
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Old 16-09-2011, 05:28 PM
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I had the same dilemma when I bought my Hawk WRX.

Go for the STi, definitely worth the little extra in the long run, especially if you end up modding the WRX by putting STi bits on it lol.
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Old 16-09-2011, 05:32 PM
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Then ask StevePPP to drive it and it will be as fast as an STi anyway


You forgot to mention that it'll be as fast as an STI up until the point where the brakes melt

If you want to mod it, i'd start with an STI. Its a better package and the brakes/gearbox alone are worth the extra money. If I was buying a newage now, i'd certainly look at slightly older STIs instead of newer WRXs.
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Old 16-09-2011, 05:34 PM
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do it we dont need that language and type on here




And deffo go for the sti if you can!!!!
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Old 16-09-2011, 08:34 PM
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Thanks for a the input so far.
Just back from looking at a Sti and it's definitely seems the way to go
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Old 16-09-2011, 09:20 PM
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Sti jap spec would be my choice.
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Old 17-09-2011, 07:23 AM
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I'd definately go STI now given the cost of getting just the box and brakes up to STi spec if you stay WRX will be around £3k.

Depends on age/cost but options are iirc:
Pre 2005 UK spec = 6 speed (long ratio) 2litre
Post 2005 UK = 6 speed (long ratio) 2.5 litre wide track
Pre 2005 Jap = 6 speed (short ratio) 2litre
Post 2005 Jap = 6 speed (short Ratio) 2litre wide track

A lot depends on what you want to do with the car - the JDM cars are generally better spec'ed, the heads are often better and they make more power like for like, however the gearboxes have shorter ratios and for motorway/autobahn driving are irritating as hell (approx 4.5k rpm @ 80mph). The JDM cars did not have the 2.5 so are 'stronger' engines than the UK 2.5's however the UK cars have bags more torque so it depends on driving style - (UK 2.5's will go to 450 or so without too much trouble).
I like my 2.5 with the low down pull however the JDM box I have will be swapped for a UK box with DCCD when funds allow!
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Old 17-09-2011, 08:59 AM
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What happened to the 200 mate? That was a tool
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Old 17-09-2011, 11:56 AM
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What happened to the 200 mate? That was a tool
Long story ending with it trying to kill me on an icy road with 2 trees
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Old 17-09-2011, 01:35 PM
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What is your budget?

There are a few bargains around at the moment
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Old 17-09-2011, 05:26 PM
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Checked mine today 2001 jdm 6 speed. 4000rpm = 90mph (indicated) might it have a longer 6th gear?
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:05 PM
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Well i've finally done it and am now officially back on the scene as i took the plunge today and brought a 2003 Blobeye WRX-STI TYPE UK PPP
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:16 PM
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Well i've finally done it and am now officially back on the scene as i took the plunge today and brought a 2003 Blobeye WRX-STI TYPE UK PPP

Good Man.

From who and where from??
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:19 PM
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What colour?
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:21 PM
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From who and where from??
Got it from Northiam on a private ad on ebay
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Old 17-09-2011, 10:22 PM
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Old 17-09-2011, 11:07 PM
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