Impreza Hatch Sti

[James Mk1]

Very nice, how was the blobeye STI as a daily? Think they look really nice, and the engine/box combo seems sweet (super short ratios on that 6-speed?!) Looking at possibly getting one next year, was initially thinking the WRX but the STI really seems a whole lot more car for ~£2-3k more. Any problems to be wary of, or anything likely to cause high running costs?

 

[J.beazley]

My WRX blobeye wagon is running decent enough power and is my daily drive only get low 20mpg.
work commute is 23miles total each day and i average out about £60-£70 of Optimax a week.

Doesnt make a bit of difference if you buy a standard model or a mildly tuned Impreza PLEASE budget in a Remap to make sure everything is safe and no knocking is present and the engine is doing its best, will save you thousands of £££ later down the road.

 

[-Dan-]

Very nice, how was the blobeye STI as a daily? Think they look really nice, and the engine/box combo seems sweet (super short ratios on that 6-speed?!) Looking at possibly getting one next year, was initially thinking the WRX but the STI really seems a whole lot more car for ~£2-3k more. Any problems to be wary of, or anything likely to cause high running costs?

It was a very easy going daily, the 6 speed box is beautiful to use very smooth the JDM box that is fitted to Scotts is shorter still but more suited for track,

personally I would go STI just for the box, My dad had a WRX -S and that was 5 speed and would sit as 4k rpm at 80mph where as mine sits at 2,900rpm

if you want DCCD driver controlled centre diff you will need a few more K as they are the model to have IMO they hold there value

I used to get 14-15 MPG when it was on 380hp

 

[James Mk1]

It was a very easy going daily, the 6 speed box is beautiful to use very smooth the JDM box that is fitted to Scotts is shorter still but more suited for track,

personally I would go STI just for the box, My dad had a WRX -S and that was 5 speed and would sit as 4k rpm at 80mph where as mine sits at 2,900rpm

if you want DCCD driver controlled centre diff you will need a few more K as they are the model to have IMO they hold there value

I used to get 14-15 MPG when it was on 380hp

What model was the WRX-S, a hawkeye? Was looking at specs of wrx/stis the other night and from what I read the 5th gear in the blob/hawk WRX 5-speed was infact very similar but slightly longer than the 6th gear in sti blob, which doesnt tally up to you what you've just said? Maybe the info on ratios I was reading was wrong.

I remember looking at the ratios and it made the WRX look a bit tame when comparing with the STI ratios, the 3rd gear STI was not much longer than 2nd gear WRX, and so on.

 

[-Dan-]

What model was the WRX-S, a hawkeye? Was looking at specs of wrx/stis the other night and from what I read the 5th gear in the blob/hawk WRX 5-speed was infact very similar but slightly longer than the 6th gear in sti blob, which doesnt tally up to you what you've just said? Maybe the info on ratios I was reading was wrong.

I remember looking at the ratios and it made the WRX look a bit tame when comparing with the STI ratios, the 3rd gear STI was not much longer than 2nd gear WRX, and so on.

The WRX-S was a hatchback 2010 plate

I cant see them fitting a different box to the S and the WRX so I'm unsure on the figures you have found, I take gear ratios online with a pinch of salt ill look in my book later that has it for all models

 

[James Mk1]

Maybe the blobeye had different ratios to the hatchback, would be more than likely. That 2.9k at 80 is in your new hatch?

 

[Iain C]

Lovely that. I prefer the hatches to the old style cars.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Genuinely love the sti hatch. What sort of mpg would a mapped one get?

 

[Mr R.]

Genuinely love the sti hatch. What sort of mpg would a mapped one get?

15 mpg. 😂

My Spec C is crap on fuel, i just fill it up once its on a 1/4.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Wouldn't do 10-12k a year for cheap then 😂

 

[-Dan-]

@James Mk1

 

[-Dan-]

Had a play about today while the weather was good, Fitted my ALK kit and new pads while i was there thought i would see if my calliper bolts were seized like my last impreza

How all 4 of my callipers looked on my old sti (b**tards

 

[-Dan-]

Nom Nom

 

[J.beazley]

Funny how the anti lift kit adjusts the caster mines the same wheel sits closer to front bumper, I have used those pads before im sure of it good luck getting them to last more than 6 months lol

 

[-Dan-]

Strange but boy does it make a difference on track!

They're CL RC6 pads used them in my last and loved them

 

[J.beazley]

Goodridge hoses, 5.1 fluid and you stop on a penny out on track. Day to day town driving i found them a bit hit and miss sometimes they were great other times there was a bit of brake fade.
Stripping my impreza down at the moment ready for yet another engine rebuild and its going to get put in a old skool beetle

 

[-Dan-]

A Small update not much has changed but got hold of a set of 17" as I've started to use it on track to take full advantage nothing special just bog standard wheels I decided to paint them red and i think it suits the colour very well!

 

[-Dan-]

Not updated this yet, been meaning to but as some may know I have sold the hatch sti and picked up an Evo Ix, amazing car it really is!

 

[Stay Puft]

Love that. Wheels suit it perfectly.

 

[S-JM]

Proper lovely that!

 

[Poopensharten]

You hero.

 

[Poopensharten]

....

 

[Craig]

Awsome just awesome mate.

 

[-Dan-]

You hero.

I thought you said homo :tongueout:

 

[imprezaworks]

Really nice

 

[cat171]

Lovely looking Evo you've got there, I love it!

 

[-Dan-]

Really nice

converting you?

 

[Darren S]

Not updated this yet, been meaning to but as some may know I have sold the hatch sti and picked up an Evo Ix, amazing car it really is!

Looks, s'alright..... I guess.

 

[leeds2592]

Proper 'move out of the way' kind of car!

 

[imprezaworks]

converting you?

Id have one tomo mate, had a 7 and loved it. Different priorities now, that and the fact clios ownz all cars in the twistez.

Thats what i keep telling myself anyway.

 

[-Dan-]

Proper 'move out of the way' kind of car!

Friends say it looks so mean in the rear view mirror!

 

[-Dan-]

Id have one tomo mate, had a 7 and loved it. Different priorities now, that and the fact clios ownz all cars in the twistez.

Thats what i keep telling myself anyway.

Ohh Id never guessed you've had an evo from your name

You like myself don't do all this taking sides nonsense I agree Clio would have this in the twisties

 

[leeds2592]

Friends say it looks so mean in the rear view mirror!

I bet!

Do you run a front plate or not? Looks so much better without.

 

[imprezaworks]

Ohh Id never guessed you've had an evo from your name

You like myself don't do all this taking sides nonsense :smile: I agree Clio would have this in the twisties

Pic whoring

 

[-Dan-]

I bet!

Do you run a front plate or not? Looks so much better without.

Nah I never run front plates, If Bikes and supercars can get away with it, Sod it

much nicer

 

[-Dan-]

Pic whoring

Beaut! What model?

 

[imprezaworks]

7 rs2 XT330. Owned it for twelve months.

 

[Darren S]

You know when Evos have got under your skin when you see ropey examples and you still get that 'pang' of wanting it!

Oh how I'd love to be able to get a minty Scotia White VI in my mitts again...

 

[-Dan-]

This is my first Evo and can see me hanging onto this for some time!

I know what you mean, got any pictures? Love white

 

[imprezaworks]

He will have looooolaaaadddds of pics. Very nice 6