Yeah - that's why I love the v5/6!

You could throw a VF28/29 on a stock Wrx but it still wouldn't catch a v5/6 - the difference with the STi cams, close ratio box & 4.44 final drive makes them a different animal.

The V5/6 suspension is pretty good - I still run the factory upside-down STI struts with Whiteline springs (just to lower the car), anti-lift kit, roll centre correction kit, rear subframe locks & Cusco sway bars. The sway bars making the biggest difference overall. Was it all needed? Nope!

It's a firm but comfortable ride & it's pretty neutral handling.

They have the R160 - viscous LSD as standard but plated rear was an option.

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Sigh, once again I'm left out, not being a member of the 18-35yo STI owners club because of my run of the mill WRX... :P

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Air is for pussies.

Didnt realise the V6 was such a weapon from stock.

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The one perkent...

Can someone please tell me why, according to that table, stock for stock, the 02 STi is half a second off the V5/V6 times considering i thought they were essentially the same engine and drive ratios? is it purely down to weight?

6 speed as well on the 02 onwards STI, requiring extra shift. Weight would also have a factor in it however.

V6 STI should hit 100kph in 2nd gear (my old MY00 club Spec did any way), 02+ STI would need to go to 3rd

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Weight is a big factor. GD has a bit more body fat due to reinforcements structurally for safety ratings. V6 is also 5 speed vs sti 6 speed.

using the Perth-WRX mobile app

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2005 WRX STI

Yep, weight. Gained around 200kg.

Respective 2002 WRX 5 speed (1395kg) Vs STI 6 speed (1470kg).

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MY00 WRX. 89 Prelude. 99 CRV

Remember those 0-100 times are for stock cars.... Add some of the 'usual' Subaru mods and the grin just gets bigger:

My V6 STi made 145kw (195hp) at the hubs with just an exhaust.

Exhaust plus powerFC & 1.4 bar gave me 179Kw (241hp)

The built engine in current set up gives me 272Kw (365hp)

Now you guys know why those of us with modded V5/6 STi's are in no hurry to move to something newer.

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I did cause they are shit!

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Version 6 Sti
6 Speed, brembos, twin scroll and 2.1 stroker
356hp and 471nm ATW

(only because you sold yours)

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