My 4th Impreza of the year - WRX STI Type UK Prodrive

[Connor_scotland]

I'm 23, 24 in March and have had a fair few cars in my years of driving

Nova 1.2
Escort 1.3 bonus
Nissan Micra
2x Saxos, 1x 1.1, 1.0
106 Quiksilver
Vectra SRI 130
Ford Focus 1.8 16v
Subaru Impreza Sport
Subaru Impreza Turbo
Subaru Impreza WRX - Bugeye + sAXO vtr FOR 4 DAYS
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK Prodrive

I have had 4 Imprezas this year. Started off in January with a £1500 Impreza sport which i kept for 2 months and then moved onto a UK Turbo which i modified and got her up to 302bhp, I kept this for 4 months and bought a WRX Bugeye Impreza which i spent a good bit on and kept from June until 2 weeks ago when i spotted this beuty of a STI.
All my cars are bought outright i dont smoke or drink neither does my gf lol so just save really lol

2 owners from New
Very low mileage
FSH with belts done
TOTALLY standard and not messed with
Immaculate
I paid slightly over the odds for it but imo it was worth it as its an honest example of an STI.

I have some excellent pictures of it in about 1foot of snow as I'm in Inverness lol but have not uploaded them as of yet, will get it done tonight.

The first difference i noticed with this car was the power, even tho my WRX was touching 300bhp this car delivers the power so much more smoother and better and then you have the massive Brembos on the front of it which can make the car stop instantly :-)

To say I'm impressed with the car is a understatement.

Santa was good to me and brought me a Hayward and Scott Exhaust system and a Turbosmart BOV.

Next up is some whiteline goodies,walbro fuel pump,panel filter and then see where that takes me.

Next year 2010 i would like to get an Evo 8 OR a E46 M3

Excuse the crap pics as they are from my phone I will uplaod the proper pictures tonight

My Classic Turbo - Which my mate now owns





My WRX which i sold to buy the STI

Edited by Connor_scotland on Tuesday 29th December 08:07

[BelperJim]

Your latest purchase is the nicest so far. Good work.

[10speeduk]

Wow, and all that with just a GF and a piggy bank! Hats off mate

[Connor_scotland]

Thanks very much.
Drinking is something that never has really interested me nor smoking so just worked like a bh to get a decent motor haha :-)i would rather tinker with the car or go to a track day than go to the pub tbh.

I'm looking forward to the fun i will have with her this year coming, its been snowing since i got her so not really had a chance to "give it some" in the dry :-(

[Connor_scotland]

Some snow pics lol

[anonymous-user]

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

[rsstman]

looks very nice, but i must say i am partial (and maybe biassed towards) the lighter classic shape imprezas. not keen on that front splitter though.

[Nash_wrx]

Very nice motor bud.

[Paul6217]

Recognise where the photographs of your latest were taken! I'd love to own such nice cars a few years from now

[FraserLFA]

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

[Vixpy1]

FraserLFA said:

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

At that age both had a 2.0 engine, just the engine in the Sti has stronger internals, bigger injectors, AVCS VVT, bigger turbo and intercooler

[the_engineer]

Vixpy1 said:

FraserLFA said:

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

At that age both had a 2.0 engine, just the engine in the Sti has stronger internals, bigger injectors, AVCS VVT, bigger turbo and intercooler

^^And I'm pretty sure the Sti gains a 6speed gearbox (VS 5 for the WRX) and Brembo brakes all round (VS Subaru's own).

[Vixpy1]

the_engineer said:

Vixpy1 said:

FraserLFA said:

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

At that age both had a 2.0 engine, just the engine in the Sti has stronger internals, bigger injectors, AVCS VVT, bigger turbo and intercooler

^^And I'm pretty sure the Sti gains a 6speed gearbox (VS 5 for the WRX) and Brembo brakes all round (VS Subaru's own).

And you would be right, the 6 speed is almost unbustable (Some had probs with syncros) The 5 speed is only really good for 400bhp , and thats pushing it

[FraserLFA]

the_engineer said:

Vixpy1 said:

FraserLFA said:

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

At that age both had a 2.0 engine, just the engine in the Sti has stronger internals, bigger injectors, AVCS VVT, bigger turbo and intercooler

^^And I'm pretty sure the Sti gains a 6speed gearbox (VS 5 for the WRX) and Brembo brakes all round (VS Subaru's own).

Doesn't the WRX have a 6 speed? I was under the impression they did (Been looking at the newer models recently so it may be a different case for older ones)

[Vixpy1]

FraserLFA said:

the_engineer said:

Vixpy1 said:

FraserLFA said:

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

At that age both had a 2.0 engine, just the engine in the Sti has stronger internals, bigger injectors, AVCS VVT, bigger turbo and intercooler

^^And I'm pretty sure the Sti gains a 6speed gearbox (VS 5 for the WRX) and Brembo brakes all round (VS Subaru's own).

Doesn't the WRX have a 6 speed? I was under the impression they did (Been looking at the newer models recently so it may be a different case for older ones)

Nope, not at this age. think the new shape ones may do

[FraserLFA]

Vixpy1 said:

FraserLFA said:

the_engineer said:

Vixpy1 said:

FraserLFA said:

MRSNEAK said:

Excuse my ignorance but what it the difference between a wrx and wrx sti.

Both look great by the way.

STI (Subaru Technique International) Is Subaru's in-house tuning company. Like AMG to Mercedes or Ralliart to Mitsubishi. I think....

So generally more power. I think the STI has a 2 litre engine and the WRX has a 2.5, with the 2 litre having the bigger power output. Again, i think...

At that age both had a 2.0 engine, just the engine in the Sti has stronger internals, bigger injectors, AVCS VVT, bigger turbo and intercooler

^^And I'm pretty sure the Sti gains a 6speed gearbox (VS 5 for the WRX) and Brembo brakes all round (VS Subaru's own).

Doesn't the WRX have a 6 speed? I was under the impression they did (Been looking at the newer models recently so it may be a different case for older ones)

Nope, not at this age. think the new shape ones may do

Oh ok. Never knew that. I thought the new ones did though.

[Connor_scotland]

Yes mate the difference is.

It Gains

STI blue interior
Different dials with a shift light?!?!
6 speed box
Brembo brakes all round
Different suspension

With it been the prodrive it has different bumpers,side skirts and some other parts.

Thanks for all the comments.

I shall be taking her to knockhill for some trackdays aswell.

Will also be heading to AWD motorsport to get some work done on her aswell then Andy F for a remap :-)

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Got new tyres for her the other day Toyo Proxe T1Rs its whats on it anyways i love them :-)

P.S Its utter st in the snow i swear walking is easier.

[Connor_scotland]

Well the cat has decided to st itself and now has a hole in it so its getting booked into Custom Crafts for Thursday or Friday soonner the better to get a de-cat made and fitted.

[SXi Lad]

Connor_scotland said:

I'm 23, 24 in March and have had a fair few cars in my years of driving

Nova 1.2
Escort 1.3 bonus
Nissan Micra
2x Saxos, 1x 1.1, 1.0
106 Quiksilver
Vectra SRI 130
Ford Focus 1.8 16v
Subaru Impreza Sport
Subaru Impreza Turbo
Subaru Impreza WRX - Bugeye + sAXO vtr FOR 4 DAYS
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK Prodrive

WTF happened there

Great looking scooby-doo anyways

[Connor_scotland]

haha i was waiting for someone to ask.

Well i went to my mums which was 40miles away and my Nova st itself and died so my mums neighbour was selling a read 3 door g reg old school Micra with tax and MOT for £200 so i bought it haha on the way home hit a deer and killed the car :-(

And thats the story of the Nissan Micra ......

Car is now booked in for Thursday for the cat to be removed and a 3" pipe in its place.

Thanks mate.