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Since 1996 I have always wanted to buy a Subaru
Impreza. Finally, in June/July 2002, I came
to decision to go ahead and buy one. I wasn't sure which was the best
model to go for. I knew that there were many. I had a look at at few and
I was definitely, very, impressed. I visited a garage near me to view a MY96 White
Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Jap Import) which had 300+BHP. The guy took me
out in it and scared the living hell out of me, as I had never been in a
car this quick before. There and then, I decided to purchase this car
!!!!.
I like these cars
so much, I decided to make a website all about the
Subaru Impreza........so have a look at my and I hope you enjoy it !!
STI stands for Subaru Tecnica International, the high-performance and
motorsports subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The STi version of
the Impreza WRX is the standard WRX which has (theoretically) visited
Subaru Technica International. Originally completed cars were taken from
the end of the production line and modified by STi, but since September
1995 they have been built alongside the standard models to
specifications and with parts outlined by STi. The engine benefits from
a few tweeks such as being manufactured and assembled to higher
tollerances (blueprinting) with some stronger and lighter items being
used. The engine maximum rpm is extended to 8000rpm on the later models,
but the gear box has slightly shorter ratios to compensate keeping
maximum speed to around 145mph and a quick shift come as standard. A
different ECU map, intercooler, inlet manifold, roller bearing turbo and
exhaust allow the engine to produce a slight increase in torque over the
WRX although maximum power remains the same. Suspension arms are
replaced by alloy items, and a strut brace is added in the engine bay.
Externally the car is badged by a red STi logo on the front grill which
replaces the normal Pleiades one. The fog lights are also dropped in
favour of two covers with large STi logos. The car has uprated
suspension over the standard WRX
The
development of the STi is similar to that of the UK car with the high
spoiler seen on the UK MY99 introduced at the same time. It also had the
front lip spoiler as standard from MY99 which was only available from
Prodrive as a WR upgrade on the UK specification car. The 4 piston
brakes introduced into the UK on the MY99 had been a feature on the STi
much earlier. Colour coded side skirts were introduced on the MY98.
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