I know I've read a post on hear regarding this topic, but I can't find it. Help. :)

http://members.cox.net/phlacoe/moran.jpg

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=744659&highlight=differences

headlights, seats, the badges.....and stuff.

I know I've read a post on hear regarding this topic, but I can't find it. Help. :)

Shame, shame...You've been here awhile. :lol:

I posted on this like two weeks ago.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784323

The ECU differences are more significant than people mention in that link. They have been posts on here, and articles published about the 05's being a little "softer" in the engine department than an 04. But just a little, you probably wouldn't even notice...

Radio, antenna is not a coat hanger anymore, nice suspension upgrades. I bought an 05 STi, very nice, fat, instant torque.

The rims!!!

The rims!!!

More importantly, the hubs... ;)

headlights, seats, the badges.....and stuff.

The seats are different? :huh: Explain

dash setup, rims wider,diffrent lug pattern

seats have more bolstering.....closer to what they have in Japan.

seats have more bolstering.....closer to what they have in Japan.
I don't think that's true, I believe the seat difference between the 2004 and 2005 STi is just in reference to the lower side-bolsters (by your thighs). The blue escaine material no longer comes up onto the bolster area on the 2005's...it's just solid black cloth material there as seen in this pic of my '05

http://www.sju.edu/~ahedin/STi_03.jpg

Engine/Suspension/Drivetrain

* larger wheel hubs and bearings
* larger wheel bolt circle diameter (from 5x100 in 2004 to 5x114.3 in 2005)
* 17x8 wheels (17x7.5 in 2004)
* 1 inch wider rear track
* revised power steering rack
* power steering fluid cooler
* stiffer steering rack mounts
* 3-point rear suspension crossmember
* aluminum rear suspension lateral links
* helical limited-slip front differential (Suretrac LSD in 2004)
* revised DCCD system
* new Yaw sensor for DCCD (part of the lateral G sensor)
* revised ABS controller
* optional short shift kit

Exterior

* aerodynamic underbody panels
* rear wheel arch flares
* redesigned rear bumper
* revised exterior badging (black instead of chrome STi badges)
* smoked headlight lenses
* new paint color - Crystal Grey Metallic

Interior

* smaller diameter steering wheel with black center area
* redesigned center console
* 2 cupholder indentations in center console (no more dashboard pop-out)
* redesigned center stack with aluminum-look trim
* automatic climate control with automatic vent selection feature
* 80-watt, 6-speaker AM/FM stereo with integral 6-CD changer standard
* revised seat cushions with new side bolster material
* revised interior door trim
* side mirror controls moved to driver's door (from center console)
* DCCD controls relocated on center console
* upgraded sunvisor material
* redesigned anti-glare finish on windshield behind mirror (no more center visor)
* Immobilizer key
* redesigned keyless remote keyfob
* cruise control standard
* air filtration system standard
* rear passenger cupholders standard
* optional auto-dimming mirror with Homelink

Rumored/Unconfirmed Changes

* redesigned pistons to fix problem with ring lands breaking (may have been introduced as an in-line change during '04 model run)
* faster steering rack ratio?

hmm interesting Andy. Where did you get those mats with the reinforced inserts for the heels? Or did you do that yourself?

My heel is wearing holes in my floormats.

I got "0" floor mats with my 05 STi. :confused:

ANDY! Where did you get those black with red STi logo matss?

Sorry for the delay, those are Canadian STi mats that I purchased last August from a Subie vendor in Colorado who has gone out of business (Flat4Engineering, I believe). I've seen some pop up from time to time on eBay too. Or, you can contact some Subaru dealers in Canada...some will ship to you in the U.S.

{EDIT} Here's a link to a set on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7983182488&category=33697&sspagename=WDVW