Want or do not want? Subaru BRZ STI
#347
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B) What huge upgrade came in 2005 over the 2004 STi?
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1. Switch from 5x100 to 5x114 which included much better bearings. Wheel selection for 5x114 is much, much better than 5x100. Longevity of bearings was much improved.
2. Some minor changes to the powersteering rack including how it mounts. Apparently better steering feel, better longevity of steering mount bushings, etc. etc.
3. Apparently some minor engine tuning changes that made driveability better, and stock tune is generally safer?
Biggest is #1 even though it might not seem like a big deal.
2. Some minor changes to the powersteering rack including how it mounts. Apparently better steering feel, better longevity of steering mount bushings, etc. etc.
3. Apparently some minor engine tuning changes that made driveability better, and stock tune is generally safer?
Biggest is #1 even though it might not seem like a big deal.
#355
no
also
radio/speakers standard
also better synchros in the trans
slightly different spring rates and shocks
but thats really about it.
and I don't know what you're talking about the tune
if anything I think the 07 got the most improvements: better gearing, better head parts, different ecu, top feed injectors, improved hotside, etc.
1. Switch from 5x100 to 5x114 which included much better bearings. Wheel selection for 5x114 is much, much better than 5x100. Longevity of bearings was much improved.
2. Some minor changes to the powersteering rack including how it mounts. Apparently better steering feel, better longevity of steering mount bushings, etc. etc.
3. Apparently some minor engine tuning changes that made driveability better, and stock tune is generally safer?
Biggest is #1 even though it might not seem like a big deal.
2. Some minor changes to the powersteering rack including how it mounts. Apparently better steering feel, better longevity of steering mount bushings, etc. etc.
3. Apparently some minor engine tuning changes that made driveability better, and stock tune is generally safer?
Biggest is #1 even though it might not seem like a big deal.
radio/speakers standard
also better synchros in the trans
slightly different spring rates and shocks
but thats really about it.
and I don't know what you're talking about the tune
if anything I think the 07 got the most improvements: better gearing, better head parts, different ecu, top feed injectors, improved hotside, etc.
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I want to test drive to see if I like it. I'm not gonna buy one sight unseen, you nimrod. Used those exact words (minus the nimrod part), and he put me on hold for a sec. Manager came on the line to try to talk me into some sort of payment, or promise to go to stealership and make one.
I hung up on them. They did not call back. This economy and they think that 25 grand is an impulse purchase?
Going to contact the Toyota place tomorrow.