how are ver 8 and 9 spec C's softer than yours? the S203 and S204 arent as hardcore as the S202 is. But id say a ver9 spec C is more of a weapon than a ver7 spec C in terms of having a better engine, bigger hubs and wider wheels and tyres.
And i say NOT...and i've driven both, so i'd know wouldn't i.
V9 does NOT have a better engine than a V7, it's the other way round (remeber the title of the thread...subaru's, like all other makes are getting softer, not harder).
And as for bigger hubs and wider tyres, are you serious? Try 250-300kg more weight too...
Good joke...
what kind of crack have you been smoking? a V9 spec C is only 30kg more than your car (depending if you have got the 16 or 17in models) And the twin scroll GDB engines are BETTER than a V7 engine in terms of torque band, torque output and easly played with to grab more power. Ive driven a ver9 and a ver7 (in normal sti form) and im pretty sure what most people would pick. Altho you are intitled to your own opinion, if based on fact or not
You just mensioned that you have driven both (in STI from), so I believe it is YOU who's opinion may or not be based on fact.
Go away, drive a few Spec C's and then weigh in huh?
Spec C's are NOT STI's, and the V7 Spec C has the same torque as a V8 V9 Spec C. Same power output too, but is considerably lighter (min 100kg, did you pull the 30kg outa your ass?), has more aggressive cams, factory flowed heads, proper forged pistons and runs 1.5bar STD. It was the ONLY spec C to be used for WRC.
V8 and V9 Spec C's only WISH they had this...But, the factory was too busy fitting them with Airbag Steering wheels, electric windows and other pedestrian ****.
Try to get over the look of the headlights people...and, by the way, it's not MY car anymore...
Honestly, some of you guys are so sycophantic, i'm supprised you haven't swallowed the SUBARU coolaid and all replaced your rides with that brand new monstrosity that poses as an STI now.
NEWER IS BETTER, NEWER IS BETTER...keep believing it...