2007 STI Limited Edition (What color do you like?)

czechsmix · 07-13-2006, 01:24 PM

The 2007 STI Limited Edition will come in a limited number and in two colors never before available on an Impreza.

800: Total Production Run
400: Urban Grey Metallic
400: Satin White Pearl

What color do you like best? I've included pictures so you can think it over. Don't forget to vote in the poll located at the top of this thread.

Satin White pearl? (This is an altered photo but the closest I could find to represent the color)

Urban Grey Metallic?

Here is a better example of Satin White Pearl. The car is a JDM STI A-Line. This is pretty much the Japanese sibling of the STI Limited Edition here in the US.

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Jfrankon · 07-13-2006, 01:27 PM

Satin white photo above is a chop

czechsmix · 07-13-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfrankon

Satin white photo above is a chop

It is the best picture I could find. Chop or not it gives people a chance to see the car in white. I'll edit the post and add a picture of an STI A-Line from Japan in Satin White Pearl. That picture will not be a "chop".

GNV Motorsports · 07-13-2006, 01:30 PM

The Grey looks the best, however is this not rated at 293hp? Is the car in any way shape or form lighter than the current and previous STi's? Also this is coming with leather seats if i am not mistaken correct?

Steve

MFR Sweep · 07-13-2006, 01:43 PM

Leather seats is correct.

The horsepower rating (from my understanding) is due to a new measurement tecnique adopted by automakers as a whole (or mostly)

czechsmix · 07-13-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GNV Motorsports

The Grey looks the best, however is this not rated at 293hp? Is the car in any way shape or form lighter than the current and previous STi's? Also this is coming with leather seats if i am not mistaken correct?

Steve

Not to get off topic, I don't think it will be lighter because the standard STI is the heaviest of all the Imprezas including the wagons. See this post regarding weight: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14348842&postcount=474

Here is the link to Subaru's ad on the vehicle which will give you specs: http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2007/sti/index.html

As for the 293hp rating, in short the standards for rating horsepower have changed for 2007 for all automakers. That is the reason for the HP drop. If you were to test this '07 engine with the old standard it would rate at 300hp. the standards and methods of testing have changed, the engines have not.

FaastLegacy · 07-13-2006, 01:48 PM

Satin White is gross, but that picture doesn't do it much justice.

andrew_j · 07-13-2006, 01:50 PM

Its a great marketing idea to reach out to potential STI customers who don't want the gaudy wing and decals while desiring a few amentities you'd expect in a sport sedan that is north of $30k. No change to motor in output just the method used to rate it. The car is likely slightly heavier due to the amentities.

From Edmunds and likely posted before:
A new trunk-mounted lip spoiler replaces the standard model's large dual-plane rear spoiler, and the black aluminum roof vane spoiler is removed. A new, deep front lip spoiler further distinguishes the WRX STI Limited from the standard model. New Enkei wheels with high-luster paint replace the BBS wheels, keeping the same 17-inch size and Bridgestone Potenza RE070 performance tires. In the cabin, the limited replaces the perforated blue high-grip fabric seating with leather and new dark gray metallic bezels and interior trim. For the first time in a WRX STI, the front seats are heated and there is a power moonroof.

Mavrik · 07-13-2006, 01:58 PM

Urban gray for me.

"B" · 07-13-2006, 02:05 PM

White all the way. White sport cars FTW for me. No, don't start the argument "Impreza - sports car?!"

stirob · 07-13-2006, 02:06 PM

urban grey ftw

GNV Motorsports · 07-13-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechsmix

Not to get off topic, I don't think it will be lighter because the standard STI is the heaviest of all the Imprezas including the wagons. See this post regarding weight: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14348842&postcount=474

Here is the link to Subaru's ad on the vehicle whicjh will give you specs: http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2007/sti/index.html

As for the 293hp rating, in short the standards for rating horsepower have changed for 2007 for all automakers. That is the reason for the HP drop. If you were to test this '07 engine with the old standard it would rate at 300hp. the standards and methods of testing have changed, the engines have not.

Thanks for that info, i was unaware of the new HP rating system. So i thought in my ideal world if the car is going to have less hp maybe they are saving weight some how.

And i agree the car looks great its most definitely targeting different subaru owners.

Steve

hikeeba · 07-13-2006, 03:09 PM

Grey or White? I'd take either one. I like the two colors about the same, but for different reasons. I guess if someone had a knife to my finger and said they were going to remove my fingers one knuckle at a time until I favored one color over another, I'd have to go with the grey (after 1.33 fingers).

MFR Sweep · 07-13-2006, 03:12 PM

I Still think they should have done the leather bolsters and a black suede center for the seat. My limited seats are wicked slippery, and they don't breathe all that well.

But the seat heater is key here in New England

darknightohio · 07-13-2006, 03:24 PM

White FTW

jpicheva · 07-13-2006, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darknightohio

White FTW

To each his own, and all that - but I don't really like the looks of that - at all.

SurfPine · 07-13-2006, 03:32 PM

I ordered grey. It will look better as the bare metal from rock chips will match the grey paint.

riSTI · 07-13-2006, 03:33 PM

Anything but white FTW

WRXXXual · 07-13-2006, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfPine

I ordered grey. It will look better as the bare metal from rock chips will match the grey paint.

Hmm.. I like the white, but that's a good point!

MFR Sweep · 07-13-2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfPine

I ordered grey. It will look better as the bare metal from rock chips will match the grey paint.

Clear bra FTW!!!

wish I had done it......

SurfPine · 07-13-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFR Sweep

Clear bra FTW!!!

Okay, then the grey paint will match the rock chips on the side of my new Limited. Ya know, around the wheel wells, in front of the rear wheels and other places on the side of the car like on my WRX.

It's a car, it's meant to be DRIVEN

MFR Sweep · 07-13-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfPine

Okay, then the grey paint will match the rock chips on the side of my new Limited. Ya know, around the wheel wells, in front of the rear wheels and other places on the side of the car like on my WRX.

It's a car, it's meant to be DRIVEN

OK then Clear Bra and Mudflaps FTW!!!!!11!!!!one

Oh and not nessecarily red ones

Paraskass · 07-13-2006, 04:32 PM

the urban grey looks the same as steel metallic grey to me.

WTF!?

kuuligan · 07-13-2006, 04:57 PM

i'm a big fan of white cars, but the grey is lookin' pretty good too

Smelli Bugatti · 07-13-2006, 05:15 PM

The grey is nice but car looks strange without the wing

View Poll Results: What color do you like best on the '07 STI Limited Edition?
Urban Grey Metallic	217	52.54%
Satin White Pearl	196	47.46%
Voters: 413. You may not vote on this poll

07-13-2006, 01:24 PM	#1
czechsmix Scooby Newbie Member#: 83278 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Bryan, Ohio Vehicle: 2007 STI Ltd Edition Satin White Pearl	2007 STI Limited Edition (What color do you like?) The 2007 STI Limited Edition will come in a limited number and in two colors never before available on an Impreza. 800: Total Production Run 400: Urban Grey Metallic 400: Satin White Pearl What color do you like best? I've included pictures so you can think it over. Don't forget to vote in the poll located at the top of this thread. Satin White pearl? (This is an altered photo but the closest I could find to represent the color) Urban Grey Metallic? Here is a better example of Satin White Pearl. The car is a JDM STI A-Line. This is pretty much the Japanese sibling of the STI Limited Edition here in the US. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by czechsmix; 07-13-2006 at 06:58 PM.

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Jfrankon Scooby Newbie Member#: 20254 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2010 VW GTI 2010 Outback 3.6R	Satin white photo above is a chop

07-13-2006, 01:30 PM	#4
GNV Motorsports Vendor Member#: 80970 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2003 WRB Stage 4 WRX www.gnvmotorsports.com	The Grey looks the best, however is this not rated at 293hp? Is the car in any way shape or form lighter than the current and previous STi's? Also this is coming with leather seats if i am not mistaken correct? Steve

07-13-2006, 01:43 PM	#5
MFR Sweep Scooby Specialist Member#: 103510 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Yer gene pool needs chlorine Vehicle: 2006 rex Aspen Brake Dust	Leather seats is correct. The horsepower rating (from my understanding) is due to a new measurement tecnique adopted by automakers as a whole (or mostly)

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FaastLegacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 11671 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: STL Vehicle: '11 Mustang GT Kona Blue	Satin White is gross, but that picture doesn't do it much justice.

07-13-2006, 01:50 PM	#8
andrew_j Scooby Newbie Member#: 102026 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Seacoast NH Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon	Its a great marketing idea to reach out to potential STI customers who don't want the gaudy wing and decals while desiring a few amentities you'd expect in a sport sedan that is north of $30k. No change to motor in output just the method used to rate it. The car is likely slightly heavier due to the amentities. From Edmunds and likely posted before: A new trunk-mounted lip spoiler replaces the standard model's large dual-plane rear spoiler, and the black aluminum roof vane spoiler is removed. A new, deep front lip spoiler further distinguishes the WRX STI Limited from the standard model. New Enkei wheels with high-luster paint replace the BBS wheels, keeping the same 17-inch size and Bridgestone Potenza RE070 performance tires. In the cabin, the limited replaces the perforated blue high-grip fabric seating with leather and new dark gray metallic bezels and interior trim. For the first time in a WRX STI, the front seats are heated and there is a power moonroof.

07-13-2006, 01:58 PM	#9
Mavrik Scooby Guru Member#: 90347 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage AK Vehicle: 2013 BRZ & Imp 2.5RS Yamaha FZ8	Urban gray for me.

07-13-2006, 02:05 PM	#10
"B" Scooby Specialist Member#: 109881 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: DC	White all the way. White sport cars FTW for me. No, don't start the argument "Impreza - sports car?!"

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stirob Scooby Specialist Member#: 93631 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Pearland Tx. Vehicle: 2012 Shelby GT500 Ingot Silver	urban grey ftw

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hikeeba Scooby Specialist Member#: 89165 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: SE WI Vehicle: Poop Stuck Survivor -=C=- & subari87 FOREVER!	Grey or White? I'd take either one. I like the two colors about the same, but for different reasons. I guess if someone had a knife to my finger and said they were going to remove my fingers one knuckle at a time until I favored one color over another, I'd have to go with the grey (after 1.33 fingers).

07-13-2006, 03:12 PM	#14
MFR Sweep Scooby Specialist Member#: 103510 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Yer gene pool needs chlorine Vehicle: 2006 rex Aspen Brake Dust	I Still think they should have done the leather bolsters and a black suede center for the seat. My limited seats are wicked slippery, and they don't breathe all that well. But the seat heater is key here in New England

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SurfPine Scooby Specialist Member#: 39401 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 7732	I ordered grey. It will look better as the bare metal from rock chips will match the grey paint.

07-13-2006, 03:33 PM	#18
riSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 108403 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: 2005 PSM STI+	Anything but white FTW

07-13-2006, 04:32 PM	#23
Paraskass Scooby Newbie Member#: 51735 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Vehicle: 2006 2.5i Steel Gray	the urban grey looks the same as steel metallic grey to me. WTF!?

07-13-2006, 04:57 PM	#24
kuuligan Scooby Newbie Member#: 92245 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: the greens of TX Vehicle: - - -	i'm a big fan of white cars, but the grey is lookin' pretty good too

07-13-2006, 05:15 PM	#25
Smelli Bugatti Scooby Specialist Member#: 34619 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Orange County Vehicle: 555 WRX World Rally Blue	The grey is nice but car looks strange without the wing