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GTIzzle07 · 11-30-2008, 03:52 PM

ok so i have some questions... first of all i should be acquiring a 2007 sti soon and i have been reading alot around this forum...with that said i was wondering if anyone could at least point me in the right direction as to what are somethings i should do/change once i get the car. (for example i have read that on an 06 its best to swap engine mounts if you have the liquid filled ones.) im assuming different year means different issues and i would be appreciative if someone could give me some pointers. thanks. -p

wrx wagone · 11-30-2008, 10:15 PM

Since this is the suspension forum are you looking for suspension advice? I would first own the car for a bit and see how the stock suspension grabs you and then make improvements from there.

Congrats on the STi.

GTIzzle07 · 12-01-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wrx wagone

Since this is the suspension forum are you looking for suspension advice? I would first own the car for a bit and see how the stock suspension grabs you and then make improvements from there.

Congrats on the STi.

Oops i swear i posted this under general tech, i was looking for advice and tips for other things too not just suspension. sry

**Big Sky WRX** · 12-02-2008, 08:51 PM

the car is pretty nice out of the box, right down to the tires (you'll need another set if you have "winter")

an alignment should be done early on- the oe spec is modest at best and folks often the alignment quite off right off the showroom floor

Novtec1 · 12-02-2008, 11:47 PM

if you decide to mod go wit ha catted dp, seems 07's and non catted down pipes dont get along, a good tune will make it feel better too

idipskoalmint · 12-03-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Novtec1

a good tune will make it feel better too

The '07 tune was awful

NjBuGeyEdWRX · 12-03-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by idipskoalmint

The '07 tune was awful

+1 06 was a much better factory tune, but the 07 trans are better.

idipskoalmint · 12-03-2008, 03:43 PM

Though, there is a plus side to that ...

My tuner was getting +100wtq on a StageII tune

GTIzzle07 · 12-03-2008, 09:35 PM

could someone explaine this a little to me... Can an 06 be modded more because of this? or does its having a better tune not matter

idipskoalmint · 12-04-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GTIzzle07

could someone explaine this a little to me... Can an 06 be modded more because of this? or does its having a better tune not matter

The factory tune on the '06 is better than that on the '07

JMack · 12-04-2008, 06:21 AM

The 2006 having a better tune just effects it right out of the box.

They are essentially the same car, however in 2007 they changed the gearing on the 6 speed trans...

You can mod either of them in the same general ways. The 2006 just had a better initial tune. Once you change the tune, it is essentially the same.

11-30-2008, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
GTIzzle07 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Yorkk Posts: 29	some questions on 07 sti. need some tips ok so i have some questions... first of all i should be acquiring a 2007 sti soon and i have been reading alot around this forum...with that said i was wondering if anyone could at least point me in the right direction as to what are somethings i should do/change once i get the car. (for example i have read that on an 06 its best to swap engine mounts if you have the liquid filled ones.) im assuming different year means different issues and i would be appreciative if someone could give me some pointers. thanks. -p __________________ "God created turbo lag so V8s would have a chance" BUY my GTI!--> http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74436

11-30-2008, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrx wagone Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phillytown, PA Posts: 13,176	Since this is the suspension forum are you looking for suspension advice? I would first own the car for a bit and see how the stock suspension grabs you and then make improvements from there. Congrats on the STi. __________________ JR - 95 STX 2007 Philly & SJR SCCA STX Champion Sponsored by JSC Speed My AutoX Build Thread: Teh Cone Dodgin' STX Wagon

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Big Sky WRX Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Posts: 10,723	the car is pretty nice out of the box, right down to the tires (you'll need another set if you have "winter") an alignment should be done early on- the oe spec is modest at best and folks often the alignment quite off right off the showroom floor __________________ "Simplify and add lightness." - Colin Chapman

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Novtec1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: lawton, oklahoma Posts: 422	if you decide to mod go wit ha catted dp, seems 07's and non catted down pipes dont get along, a good tune will make it feel better too __________________ Hawkeye Alliance # 1320 07 UGM STI Military Militia #1320 TO PUNISH AND ENSLAVE

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idipskoalmint Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,099	Though, there is a plus side to that ... My tuner was getting +100wtq on a StageII tune __________________ CarDomain WRXModders 2005 DomTune'd WRX STi "Never trust anything that bleeds for a week and lives ..."

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GTIzzle07 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Yorkk Posts: 29	could someone explaine this a little to me... Can an 06 be modded more because of this? or does its having a better tune not matter __________________ "God created turbo lag so V8s would have a chance" BUY my GTI!--> http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74436

12-04-2008, 06:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
JMack Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 335	The 2006 having a better tune just effects it right out of the box. They are essentially the same car, however in 2007 they changed the gearing on the 6 speed trans... You can mod either of them in the same general ways. The 2006 just had a better initial tune. Once you change the tune, it is essentially the same. __________________ Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There's nothing like having a midget for a butler. I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally. - W.C. Fields

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