Snowboarding trip in an STi

stan_t · 02-07-2010, 07:37 PM

We went up to Tahoe for a day, left last night and got back tonight. Snowboarded at Heavenly today -- it was awesome. Not many people, lots of powder, great day.

We went up in my buddy's '07 STi. I am now considering trading my FXT in for an '09 or '10 STi -- I need the extra room for the dog, earlier models won't work for me. I want the torsens and DCCD, and everything else that comes with the STi is a plus. What to do..

Stan

sea-scooby · 02-07-2010, 08:13 PM

6 speed swap! Then you get all the added traction goodies!

stan_t · 02-07-2010, 08:22 PM

Sigh.. I know, 6-speed swap.. we were talking about that. What's the story with DCCD on our cars? My buddy says nobody has reverse-engineered it yet?

STi is so nice with it's sporty interior and such.. stupid STi.

Stan

Blue Fox · 02-07-2010, 08:24 PM

^^ After test driving one........I'm absolutely in love with it. It's comfortable, quick and all the diff and throttle control toys are fun to play with.

But then I think about how much fun and joy my Foz brings me when I get the disapproving looks from the big, lifted off-road trucks when I can get up the same hill they just barely managed to get up.

MudRunner · 02-07-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stan_t

STi is so nice with it's sporty interior and such.. stupid STi.

Stan

LOL. You sound like a guy trying to decide between two beautiful girls. One really nice, playful brunette with a great figure (STI)... One slightly less hot (but still stunning) redhead, with killer eyes, an devilish mind, and a heart of gold (who you already love) (FXT).

Don't ask me how I came up with that.

(uuuuurg... redheads... they always get me...)

I say, stick with what you have. Swap. With an STi, you're just jumping on the bandwagon. lol

Swagon · 02-07-2010, 08:47 PM

mudrunner you just described a BIG moment in my life.. only in reverse

blackOnblack · 02-07-2010, 09:48 PM

Side note: I went to Dodge ridge in the fxt this weekend. Snowboarded all day saturday in the snow. It was the first time in over 3 yrs due to a knee injury (torn ACL).

Anyways, no sti... those damn noobs.

stan_t · 02-08-2010, 08:37 AM

STi is a more capable car, period. With the release of a 5-door STi, it became more practical, too. Swap is okay but I'm not sure it can ever act as-designed due to DCCD not being meant to work on our cars. Plus, with the cost of the swap I'm pretty close to STi price territory.

Sigh, if I had lots of moneis, this would be a non-issue and I'd own both.

Stan

fircrest · 02-08-2010, 08:42 AM

Get an STI and lift it.

neoshi · 02-08-2010, 08:43 AM

One thing people dont realize too is that the new STIs can fit more in back than the SG Foresters being wider and roughly the same length.
Well.. I guess the headroom isn't as good though..

Insurance though Stan.. insurance..

sea-scooby · 02-08-2010, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan_t

STi is a more capable car, period. With the release of a 5-door STi, it became more practical, too. Swap is okay but I'm not sure it can ever act as-designed due to DCCD not being meant to work on our cars. Plus, with the cost of the swap I'm pretty close to STi price territory.

Sigh, if I had lots of moneis, this would be a non-issue and I'd own both.

Stan

People get the DCCD to work just fine is swaps.

fircrest · 02-08-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by neoshi

Insurance though Stan.. insurance..

THIS

stan_t · 02-08-2010, 01:07 PM

Insurance cost is something to consider, not sure how much more expensive it'd be. Probably not too much though.

How do people get the DCCD to work, by using an aftermarket unit? DCCD is the biggest reason I'd want and STi, not sure how well the aftermarket units work and how much they can be trusted.

Stan

Tuned200 · 02-08-2010, 01:46 PM

Keep the FXT...more stealth and not so boy racer like the sti and evo. Not that I wouldnt mind having a sti or evo.

MudRunner · 02-08-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan_t

Insurance cost is something to consider, not sure how much more expensive it'd be. Probably not too much though.

Stan

I'd ask your friend what his rates are.

Last time I read the WRX STI was the #1 worst vehicle to insure in the US, Evo was #3. Forester wasn't even on the list.

I'll try to find it, I think I posted it on the boards somewhere.

My dad's '07 BMW ///M Coupe is much cheaper to insure than a STI would be for him (he's been considering one, but that is the main deterrent).

02-07-2010, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
stan_t Enjoyn the ride Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,258 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Snowboarding trip in an STi We went up to Tahoe for a day, left last night and got back tonight. Snowboarded at Heavenly today -- it was awesome. Not many people, lots of powder, great day. We went up in my buddy's '07 STi. I am now considering trading my FXT in for an '09 or '10 STi -- I need the extra room for the dog, earlier models won't work for me. I want the torsens and DCCD, and everything else that comes with the STi is a plus. What to do.. Stan __________________ "If you can use a hammer and sandpaper, you can do this swap, imho." -- jamesohoh7

02-07-2010, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 12,429 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 65 / 100%	6 speed swap! Then you get all the added traction goodies! __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (bobbytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

02-07-2010, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
stan_t Enjoyn the ride Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,258 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Sigh.. I know, 6-speed swap.. we were talking about that. What's the story with DCCD on our cars? My buddy says nobody has reverse-engineered it yet? STi is so nice with it's sporty interior and such.. stupid STi. Stan __________________ "If you can use a hammer and sandpaper, you can do this swap, imho." -- jamesohoh7

02-07-2010, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blue Fox Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LC, New Mexico Posts: 1,177 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 2 / 100%	^^ After test driving one........I'm absolutely in love with it. It's comfortable, quick and all the diff and throttle control toys are fun to play with. But then I think about how much fun and joy my Foz brings me when I get the disapproving looks from the big, lifted off-road trucks when I can get up the same hill they just barely managed to get up. __________________ 2004 XT \| Java Black \| 4EAT \| HID & LED Retrofit

02-07-2010, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Swagon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lexington, Va Posts: 60 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	mudrunner you just described a BIG moment in my life.. only in reverse __________________ 04 xt... slowly becoming something... epic

02-07-2010, 09:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackOnblack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 113 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Side note: I went to Dodge ridge in the fxt this weekend. Snowboarded all day saturday in the snow. It was the first time in over 3 yrs due to a knee injury (torn ACL). Anyways, no sti... those damn noobs. __________________ 2004 FXT - teh cherry popper

02-08-2010, 08:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
stan_t Enjoyn the ride Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,258 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	STi is a more capable car, period. With the release of a 5-door STi, it became more practical, too. Swap is okay but I'm not sure it can ever act as-designed due to DCCD not being meant to work on our cars. Plus, with the cost of the swap I'm pretty close to STi price territory. Sigh, if I had lots of moneis, this would be a non-issue and I'd own both. Stan __________________ "If you can use a hammer and sandpaper, you can do this swap, imho." -- jamesohoh7

02-08-2010, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
fircrest Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 471 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Get an STI and lift it. __________________ Andy Silver 04 FXT MT 61 Studebaker Lark V8

02-08-2010, 08:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
neoshi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 949 THE OC/The Real 415 Posts: 6,731 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 18 / 100%	One thing people dont realize too is that the new STIs can fit more in back than the SG Foresters being wider and roughly the same length. Well.. I guess the headroom isn't as good though.. Insurance though Stan.. insurance.. __________________ 05 XS WTB: 06+ sideskirts

02-08-2010, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
stan_t Enjoyn the ride Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,258 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Insurance cost is something to consider, not sure how much more expensive it'd be. Probably not too much though. How do people get the DCCD to work, by using an aftermarket unit? DCCD is the biggest reason I'd want and STi, not sure how well the aftermarket units work and how much they can be trusted. Stan __________________ "If you can use a hammer and sandpaper, you can do this swap, imho." -- jamesohoh7

02-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tuned200 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 7,549 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Keep the FXT...more stealth and not so boy racer like the sti and evo. Not that I wouldnt mind having a sti or evo. __________________ VF48 4EAT MONSTER

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