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Sometimes i have to go to the next town over from mine for work. This turbos characteristics are very similar to the factory vf39 turbo but with an increased spool rate and the capacity to handle 330 hp. Leaning towards getting out of the lease and into a cpo m4 for about the same price as my monthly lease. The brzs back seat is little more than a package shelf, no good for the new duties it was now called upon to carry out. How hard do you drive your sti daily and how reliable is.
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While there is, of course, some room for differing opinions, i suspect the tic ssts are and will always be the best daily driver coilover for the gd. Taking it just to stage 2, it becomes an unusually responsive car for a turbo with 300wtq at 3000rpm and awd. Is the wrx sti a good vehicle to own as a daily driver. How hard do you drive your sti daily and how reliable is it. Get superior benefits of ceramic pads and crossdrilled rotors in the power stop 1click brake kit. Racecomp engineering black lowering springs, 20042007 sti. This is your chance to own one of the rarest subarus in history.
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Jan 14, 2019 the 2004 2007 sti had bigger wheels than the iconic wrx, a big wing, suspension upgrades, and a 2. Love the truck, but i also drive a 10 year old grand cherokee to work a few days a week, which defeats the purpose of having the truck. Its also reliable transportation, does well on fuel economy, has a trunk big enough to be useful, seats four adults nicely. I dont think it gets hate but unlocking some extra oomph by upgrading with sti parts is so easy and relatively lowcost that it begs the question why not.
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Equal parts rally car and practical, userfriendly daily driver, the 2008 subaru. The stock suspension, particularly on the 04, is pretty reasonable. Which hot hatch or sports sedan would become my new daily driver. My question is what mods or stage is best for a daily i know modding the car will void the warranty in some aspects but what is the safest route to go. You get almost all of the features of the sti and the space and savings on insurance of a wagon suv. I have 200k on it and it still runs as strong as it did the day i got her a few years ago. Im looking at getting a wrx as my daily driver but i live in miami. The brzs back seat is little more than a package shelf, no good for the new duties it was now.
Maxing out the project subaru impreza wrx stis engine potential with boltons turbo and hightech. What you need to know about daily driving a subaru wrx. If you are wanting a better daily driver though, skip the sti and stay wrx. The 2007 subaru forester xt sports, tuned by sti is one of 500 ever imported into the us. The pros and cons of daily driving a 2007 subaru wrx. Subaru wrx as daily driver the leading glock forum and. Jan 01, 2017 welcome subscribe we try to go in depth on certain aspects of driving your sti to work, the movies, grocery shopping and some rallycross too. Exwrc subaru impreza daily driver by louis cordony. We believe the car you drive every day should be fun. A racecomp engineering super sport streettrack springs. Nov, 2018 the subaru wrx sti is a very versatile performance sedan. The wrx sti, meanwhile, is an allnew model with, you know, a future and stuff. About three days after i got it i was looking out the window of my bedroom around midnight and it was parked right outside and i was just so proud to have it, so happy to have it.
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Sep 15, 2019 little update on the daily driver situation, i sold off the wrangler and got into an f150 lease. I usually agree that more power is better, and the wrx sti comes with more power, but i have to agree that for onroad driving, the vast majority. If any of you drive everyday in heavy traffic, do you notice any significant wear and tear on the clutch. About to pull the trigger on either a new wrx or an almost new sti.
Subaru impreza wrc rally car replica does awd donuts. The sti is going to be my next car and my friends are telling me that while it still is a great car, i would need to baby it because it has bad pistons and things would start to break if i start to tune it or mod it. The 2007 wrx sti has much more of an edge to it than the new car. Its expensive for just 305 horses but its quick, nimble, comfortable, and generally just fun. Goin, automotive, heavy truck, and heavy equipment mechanic 2007present. Grimmspeed air oil separator subaru wrx sti 20042007. Radiators mishimoto performance aluminum radiator manual transmission subaru wrxsti 20022007. The subaru wrx sti is a very versatile performance sedan.
Tr td0516g turbo is the one of the best allaround turbo upgrades available for your street car. Feb 09, 2020 the pros and cons of daily driving a 2007 subaru wrx. This is a rare beast for sure, every where you go you will get looks like what in the world is that car. Comment below what you like and dislike about daily driving your vehicle. The rce regular guy black springs are intended for both the daily driven street driver as well. It was time for my daily driver, like me, to grow up. I installed this on a 07 sti and its a daily driver. Oem 2006 2007 subaru impreza wrx sti center grille crystal grey new 91121fe231mj fits. Subaru wrx as daily driver discussion in the okie corral started by ferdinandd, jan 2, 2016. Every sharp turn made, going twice the speed you would normally feel comfortable with, is worth it. This guy dailydrives his ninesecond wrx sti with a parachute on the back. It was a great car and the only mechanical failure i experienced that was not a direct result of ab.