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    Looking to Buy V11 STI

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

    Posted

    I own a 2.5L 2011 STI Sedan. It blew a ringland with the previous owner at 85,000kms. Has had a rebuild now. 

     

    I've owned a V8 previously and can say that this V11 is an amazing car. I absolutely love the sound of the 2.5L, and the stock handling is pretty dam awesome too. Not to mention how dam nice they look. 

     

    From what i've read, the JDM ones are fine. But i'm no expert. 

     

    Anyway, for the money i bought my car for, it definitely ticks all the boxes that makes me grin ear to ear, compared to other cars at a similar price point. 

    Wheel spacers? bad idea?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Resurrecting an old thread.

     

    Thinking of getting some 10mm hubcentric spacers for the 2011 STI. Just to get the factory wheels to sit a bit more flush.

     

    I've always said to myself i'd never buy spacers from what i've heard etc. But forking out 3k for new wheels and tyres is something i wont be able to do for a long long time.

     

    Would 10mm hubcentric spacers be safe? Any issues with wheel balance, running true etc? I have zero experience with spacers 

    Thinking About Selling my Car..

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Thanks guys, this has been really helpful!

     

    So the bottom line is i may be able to get my hands on a 2011 sedan GVB STI for maybe 30k ish (im hoping under if a miracle happens).

     

    Pretty confident i can sell my car for a good price, dealer offered me 21k, so hopefully should be able to get 23k ish if i sell it myself. 

     

    Is it worth it? Considering the mods and performance i have out of my 2003 STI? The GVB will be pretty much stock apart from exhaust i think. 

     

    Also a side question, does anyone know what turbo is in the JDM 2011 GVB?

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    Thinking About Selling my Car..

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Really!? 8 Years apart and no changes. 

    Maybe going for the JDM 2.0L. Wonder the engine will be as strong as my version 8 sti? 

     

    Things i've noticed compared to USDM

    No visible cruise control or steering wheel buttons (wonder if i can get one installed)

    Apparently no proper sound system or GPS etc

    No speakers adjacent to mirror. 

     

    Still JDM ftw right? 

     

    @BeastGRB

    Do I need tune with these mods?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Just a word of caution. You cant install the 3-port without a tune. Its a completely different way of setting up boost on our cars. Stock there is a boost pill and a 2 port solenoid system. Quite different wastegate table settings  when tuning.. Also if you want a before and after dyno chart, you'll have to run your standard 2-port on the dyno first.

     

    Food for thought :)

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    Thinking About Selling my Car..

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Im in two minds about the whole thing. Realistically if i sell it, i wont be able to get something newer that has been as well maintained and modded and tuned etc. 

     

    So maybe i should just save for the turbo upgrade.. lol 

     

    I took the car for a drive around the Hunua gorge after the service and it felt amazing. Might have made me change my mind. 

     

    I still haven't tracked it yet. Will aim to try get down to Puke soon. 

     

    Also checked out a 37k GRB (imported) and it drove like balls. Prolly needed some work done to it, but still. We spend a lot of money getting our cars mint then sell it.. Probably a waste. A positive was they offered 21k for my car (dealer price). So could probably squeeze a bit more off the trademe's

     

    Bottom line - still haven't decided. Once I've saved like 5k, i'll decide whether to keep her or upgrade. 

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    Thinking About Selling my Car..

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Niran

    @A_J_T Your legacy is so sweet dude! 

     

    @Andy_Mac Yeah the GRBs are an interesting breed. I hated the hatch when it first came out, but have seen a few tidy examples that have made me kinda like em! Appreciate the house deposit dude, by some miracle and crawling through glass we got on the market 3 years ago - hence the no cash to do anything now haha

     

    @Batbaruman yeah i catch the train to work too, but am perfectly happy with the rex being a weekend warrior :P 

     

    When i think about how much will be needed realistically to get it 280kw fast - prolly 10k. Im pretty close to value of an RS4, which i've been dreaming about lol. 2007 sedan roughly 40k for a tidy second hand one. 
     

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    Thinking About Selling my Car..

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Niran

    I've been loosely thinking about selling my car for a few months now. Car in question:

     

    2003 WRX STI @ 138kms

    - BC Gold coilovers

    - Rota P1Rs 18x9  wrapped with Michellen Pilot Sport 3s

    - Whiteline rear sway bar, endinks and bushings all round

    - Full 3 inch TBE with downpipe and adrenalin r exhaust tip

    - Exedy HD clutch

    - Mac 3 port

    - GFB recirc BOV

    - Stock 3 part gauge cluster (oil temp, boost and oil pressure)

    - Tuned by Chris / Dtech (at the time) to 220kw and 440nm at the wheels.

     

    Maybe looking for around 22k.

     

    As weird as it sounds, i feel like i've gotten over the car now! Done most of what i wanted to get done to the car. Guess im looking for something quicker. Would love to do turbo and the works but just dont have the funds for that. Have very mixed thoughts on the matter so would love some of you're feedback. 

     

    - The car has been meticulously cared for, so should i just keep it and save the pennies for more power way down the line?

    - What else can 22-24k buy me that will be quicker and be a solid great car in comparison? 

    - Been thinking about the new GRBs, maybe even the hatch with unequal length setup - the 2.5l versions?

     

    Thoughts?

     

     

     

    Warning - Another Engine Oil Thread

    in Engine Related

    Posted

    Not exactly here on a quest for the best engine oil. Rather want to know the difference between generic and well know oil brands on a type of product.

     

    So I am sticking with 5w40 or 10w40 (which ever is available) fully synthetic oil for my 2003 WRX STI (has done 138k kms). No bones about viscosity or synthetic or not. 

     

    My question is if i bought the exact same oil type (10w40 and fully synthetic) from a well know trusted brand like Motul 8100 X-cess, compared to a generic brand imported and stored in barrels by a car service centre, which one is better?

     

    - Is there any difference at all given they are both fully synthetic 10w40, just different brands?

    - Will one perform better than the other?

    - Is it worth spending extra on a well know trusted brand?

     

    Apologies if i'm flogging a dead horse. 

     

     

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