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Old 02-08-2017, 04:31 PM   #40
BrandonDrums
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Originally Posted by BWX View Post
Pretty much an AWD Corolla.
And when were base Imprezas anything other than that?

I will say that Subaru really needs to do something better for the STI. Heck, they could do quite well ELIMINATING the STI as is it today which is just a more tight version of the WRX with only 30 more HP which is lame.

If they want to keep the EJ257 for another go round I say kill the STI all together and just offer factory upgrades to the WRX like brembo brake package, the DCCD 6 speed transmission, and bigger turbo package on the FA20 engine to make 300+hp along with suspension bits. Make the STI a parts catalog short-term.

Then if they want a higher-end "STI" model, develop a 450+ hp turbo flat 6 and do something cool with it. STI guys go and spend 10-20k in aftermarket upgrades as it is, Subaru should just allow them to do that through Subaru.
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