Hi PWRX,
Re-introducing myself! Some may know me as "that guy with the Evo" ... First time I joined here, I had an 07 STI, then I sold that and bought an Evo 10, now I'm back into a STI hatch (don't care if you think it's ugly, I can fit 9 bodies in my boot now.)
Will post pics eventually when I get a moment.
So far some things i've noticed, the brakes feel quite shit compared to the Evo, though I need to have a closer look - the pads may very well be low (and the rotors are obviously not DBA5000 slotted as I used to have).
The way the car handles feels very different, the Evo was might stiffer I suppose is the word to use, very touchy, the STI less so, both have their merits and positives though, I'd like to find a nice place somewhere in-between how my Evo was, and how the STI currently is.
No point comparing power because the Evo was quite modded, but from what I remember of the 2 and a half days my old car was stock for, the STI seems to perform better.
Modwise i'll probably keep this one simple, kind of over the whole spending big money on the car phase (nekt minnit cosworth rebuild, fully caged rally spec) But seriously in the near future i'm likely to put a catback on (looking at empire performance purely because it's so cheap for the quality, or invidia), few cosmetic mods like a lip and some shiny black R205 side badges, obviously some wheels (to be completely honest I'm looking at Rota or Spec R wheels, not going to drop $4k on a set of Volks again) and lastly might look at some handling improvements.
Question: Speaking of handling, can anyone familliar with STIs recommend what to go with in relation to sway bars, bushings and bracing? Haven't had much experience in this field so any help would be really appreciated! Would kind of like to stiffen the car up a bit, and make the steering more responsive.
Long term I will look at putting some coilovers on, sort a new set of rotors, new radiator and possibly a PW TMIC. Have also toyed with the idea of retrimming bits of the interior in alcantara (JPM Coachworks style). And if I can get my hands on some spec R seats and navi unit also that would make me a very happy camper.
So yeah. I'm back in an STI
