Thread: 2009 STI Sport Tech - Should I ?

Looking for a track/winter beater

Option 1: Found one that is used 30k miles with a 1 year warranty left. Any major flaws with this car I need to know about ? I don't want it to break down on me and have a ton of trouble . What should I ask the seller ?

Option 2: Buy a new 2011 WRX (not STI, no gps, no premium sound, no sunroof, etc) with a 3 year warranty.

EDIT: Bought a 2011 WRX limited, picture on page 3!

Does a bear sh*t in the woods? Go with the STI, while you could bring the WRX up to par with aftermarket parts, the STI is the better choice performance-wise from the get-go, not to mention any options that the STI might have.

The early '08 WRX/STIs had some issues with the crankshaft, but that was all sorted out by the '09 MY. Once you've gotten comfortable with the factory suspension and braking, $1k will get you 300whp safely and reliably all day long.

Bears do, in fact, shit in the woods. A lot. So get the STI.

If your plan is to track it then go the STi. Even if you boost the WRX upto STi power your still missing;

- Brembo Brakes (Front and Rear)
- Harder/Track orientated struts and springs
- Larger rear and front sway bars
- More chassis welds
- Wider/Lighter wheels
- Front and Rear mechanical LSD (opposed to the WRX viscous LSD)
- 6 Speed box
- DCCD
- Si Drive
- Dual AVACS
- Stronger engine w/ alloy intake (opposed to WRX plastic intake from the LGT)
- Track orientated oil sump/pick up

As for mods, I would advise against any variety of "cold air" intake or hard pipe replacement, the MAF doesn't particularly agree with them on lightly modified cars. Here's what I would do for a solid and safe 300whp all day long...

Import Image Racing: K&N Drop in filter for 08-11 WRX/STi/LGT



Import Image Racing: Gimmick Motorsports V2 Inlet & Aftermaf Combo for 08-11 STi



Import Image Racing: CNT performance Catted Down-pipe for 08-11 WRX/STI



Import Image Racing: CNT Catback Exhaust for 08-11 Subaru WRX 4D sedan and 2011 sti



Import Image Racing: Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump + Install kit for Subaru 08-11 WRX/STI



Import Image Racing: Grimmspeed 3-Port Electronic Boost Control Solenoid for WRX/STI/LGT



Then all you need is an open-source tune for your mods via the OBD port and you'll be at 300whp without breaking a sweat on 93 pump gas.

thanks turb i'll look into these.

The sti has a much stronger engine for any mods also. Its a much better car anyways

Originally Posted by NickS4power

thanks turb i'll look into these.

Anytime! You don't have to get those exact parts of course, those are just some inexpensive examples that have been proven to work well.

Originally Posted by sqbullet1219

The sti has a much stronger engine for any mods also. Its a much better car anyways

You do realize that motor wise they are the same right?Even if Subaru says differently, only big difference is the IC on the STI is a bit bigger than on 11' WRX. Power wise a WRX is faster on the streets than the STI.

For track duty yes the STI is better due to brakes, suspension and the 6 speed which allows shorter gearing. SI DRIVE sucks, period.

For a daily, a WRX is faster 0-100km/h, only has 5 speed so you shift less on the normal roads, costs a lot less when brakes are due...

Option 1. Cubix and Turbology are spot on why.

I am kinda biased though.