Mitchwnz's MY11 STI
 

Hey everybody.

Most of you on here already know me for owning the ugliest car on Perth-WRX (the old MY08 Betty Hatch).

After putting up with people hassling me for just over a year, I decided I couldn't take it any more and got another one, only slightly better looking.

I picked up my MY11 STI last Monday and have loved every minute driving this new car.

[IMG]http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy154/mitchwnz/46e2f783.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy154/mitchwnz/b665512c.jpg[/IMG]

Planned Mods: Front Lip, Re-Tune (eventually) and that's about it!

Only gripe I had was the TERRIBLE fuel economy.. first tank I got 330km the second not so bad 450km but driving like a nana. But really I can't complain and if I wanted something economic I would've got a Prius. LOL

Tune and prosper that is all Mutch..oh and drop it likes hawt. Like

edit: those tail lights would be piss easy to do a 50% smoked tint on imo :D

Looks good Mitch.
When are the fog light covers going on? ;)

[QUOTE=American Dave;620386]Tune and prosper that is all Mutch..oh and drop it likes hawt. Like

edit: those tail lights would be piss easy to do a 50% smoked tint on imo[/QUOTE]

I forgot to mention was keen on replacing with the Red Tail Lights (Like in my Avatar).

Should I just do springs?? Obviously not keen on Coilovers as I don't want to mess with the S-Drive etc.

Swift Sports Springs from Entra who are the agents. A very good progressive spring.

I put them on my old lib w/ bils and the improvement was immense over the pinks.

[url]http://www.entra.com.au/page2.php[/url]

Horrible purchase Mutch, very much dislike :D

No plans on exhaust?

[QUOTE=mitchwnz;620390]Should I just do springs?? Obviously not keen on Coilovers as I don't want to mess with the S-Drive etc.[/QUOTE]

Coilovers mess with S-drive? What the?

[QUOTE=GTB Liberty;620395]Coilovers mess with S-drive? What the?[/QUOTE]

I thought it had something to do with the suspention, but have been told it has no impact.. so nevermind.

despite all the confusion here I am subscribed to thread :D

tune and enjoy :D

like!

S-Drive simply changes the way the drive by wire throttle response.

I Mode is max 30% throttle, Sport is the most linear and S-Sharp make the throttle only need 30% throttle angle for 100% throttle input (or so I am led to believe).

[QUOTE=GTB Liberty;620401]S-Drive simply changes the way the drive by wire throttle response.

I Mode is max 30% throttle, Sport is the most linear and S-Sharp make the throttle only need 30% throttle angle for 100% throttle input (or so I am led to believe).[/QUOTE]

This shows how LITTLE I know about my new car. I have a lot to learn.

[QUOTE=mitchwnz;620409]This shows how LITTLE I know about my new car. I have a lot to learn.[/QUOTE]

Further info [URL="http://www.iwsti.com/forums/drivetrain-components/118275-vdc-dccd-si-drive-explained-great-info.html"]VDC - DCCD - S Drive Explained[/URL]

Let me take it for drive and I will show you some cool things Mitch ?

[QUOTE=GTB Liberty;620415]Further info [URL="http://www.iwsti.com/forums/drivetrain-components/118275-vdc-dccd-si-drive-explained-great-info.html"]VDC - DCCD - S Drive Explained[/URL][/QUOTE]

Awesome!! Thanks, will have a read.

[QUOTE=American Dave;620417]Let me take it for drive and I will show you some cool things Mitch ?[/QUOTE]

Skid pan in November :D I'm on the reserves.. if I get in I will let you show me then ;)

Nice! Since when did they start putting the WRX badge on the sti? I thought it wasnt a wrx anymore but just an STI?

[QUOTE=mitchwnz;620419]

Skid pan in November :D I'm on the reserves.. if I get in I will let you show me then ;)[/QUOTE]

Visit me for lunch, Dave is right next door !

[QUOTE=RUSSGT;620420]Nice! Since when did they start putting the WRX badge on the sti? I thought it wasnt a wrx anymore but just an STI?[/QUOTE]

2011 Impreza = NA

2011 WRX

2011 WRX STI

[QUOTE=mitchwnz;620390]I forgot to mention was keen on replacing with the Red Tail Lights (Like in my Avatar).[/QUOTE]
I vote for those too. Have them ordered for the red betty :D

[QUOTE=Craig_H;620439]I vote for those too. Have them ordered for the red betty :D[/QUOTE]

Like this?? Send me the details pleeaase.

[IMG]http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/JeromeS13/STI/Day%201/STIDay1006.jpg[/IMG]

Do you like the smoked ones at all ?

These look pretty cool for a white car ?

[QUOTE=misswrxy;620452]Do you like the smoked ones at all ? [/QUOTE]

I'd suggest that dark would be a popo attraction device.

[QUOTE=GTB Liberty;620454]I'd suggest that dark would be a popo attraction device.[/QUOTE]

Agreed. Although it looks awesome!

[QUOTE=GTB Liberty;620454]I'd suggest that dark would be a popo attraction device.[/QUOTE]
^^ this.
IMO smoked doesn't suit white well, the red does however :D

Nice work Mitchy Mitch!
I say smoke it up.





What I meant was do a skid or heli already!

Very nice!

Sexcellent... Needs to be dumped though...

+10 Red.

Red.

I have spoken. End of Discussion.

You tell em Dave :)

Cherry blossom Red.

[QUOTE=carbine;620399]tune and enjoy :D[/QUOTE]

does a tune improve the fuel economy from the standard factory tune? Nice car btw.

Assuming all things being equal - yes.

Greater use of WOT often leads to better fuel economy to go right out the window.

Wot?

[QUOTE=andz;620529]Wot?[/QUOTE]

Wide Open Throttle

WOT - Wide Open Throttle - The Only Way To Drive An STi :-D

Subaru stock tunes are generally a rich on fuel and all over the shop...a good tune will improve the air fuel ration among other things

Let's hope that's the case. Have started saving for a tune (as well as an engagement ring).. still going with the EcuTek as I liked the results on my old betty.

Lol at the WOT.. that's how I drive ALL the time.. have really tried to change my old habits though with the new car.

[QUOTE=mitchwnz;620833]Let's hope that's the case. Have started saving for a tune (as well as an engagement ring).. still going with the EcuTek as I liked the results on my old betty.

Lol at the WOT.. that's how I drive ALL the time.. have really tried to change my old habits though with the new car.[/QUOTE]

Congrats on the new car and possible engagement.

Hang in there long enough and you could get the inlaws Jag :D