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12-29-2012, 09:55 AM | #26 | |
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Car and Driver Lighting Lap: E90 M3: 3:05 2011 USDM STI: 3:13.8 That's a killing...not even in the same ballpark. The STi is gonna need a good bit work to keep up on an average road course. You have to think, stock for stock, the STI is even a hair slower than the older M3 on a road course (although their overall performance is similar, in general). Add 80 HP for the E90/92, and yeah...it's a walk. A simple stage II upgrade is not going to get it done on the top end. Especially considering the STIs aero, and loss of power via AWD. Anyway, to the OP: The STI is relatively cheap/easy to mod. You can certainly throw money at it to keep up with a stock M3 LR edition. The question is, why are you doing this in the first place? And how much are you going to like the STI when you're done? You're young, so you'll probably be fine with the harsh ride, turbo lag, and econobox interior. But here's a thought... Buy a BMW with an N54 (135 or 335). They're getting cheap now...and you'll have the ability to add power on par with his M3 MUCH more cheaply. Plus, you will have the other niceties that go with the car.
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12-29-2012, 10:00 AM | #27 |
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12-29-2012, 10:32 AM | #28 |
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The limerock edition M3 is so damn cool. Post pics.
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12-29-2012, 11:50 AM | #29 |
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12-29-2012, 12:07 PM | #31 | |
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Also in regards to your previous post the newer WRXs have equal WHP to the sti. His car would indeed likely trap faster than an m3. Hell most stage 2 trap 111, then you add an intercooler and ebcs? |
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12-29-2012, 12:12 PM | #32 | |
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Car and Driver's last M3 was trapping 114. That guy's protuned WRX is not trapping that. To your other point, the STi is very tuneable. Did I not say you could match the M3 with $$$? I said a "stage II" STI wasn't enough power. It isn't. At least as far as acceleration after the start is concerned. Show me a "stage II" STi trapping 114. Exhaust and reflash. Not even close. It's going to get walked as the speeds rise. You'll likely need at least a small turbo upgrade. Last edited by REX8; 12-29-2012 at 12:19 PM. |
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12-29-2012, 12:15 PM | #33 | |
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Also OP was asking if a modified Subaru would beat an m3, did you not read? Also, they have EXACTLY THE SAME WHP. You should spend some time on cobbs dyno database. WRX is actually faster in the 1/4 mile because of equal whp but lighter weight. Last edited by mrkyle3; 12-29-2012 at 12:21 PM. |
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12-29-2012, 12:16 PM | #34 | |
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12-29-2012, 12:20 PM | #35 |
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As someone else said, the N54 in the 135 and 335 is a great motor. After an intake, downpipes exhaust and a tune you are at about 360 whp and easily over 400 with e85. Plus you dont need to rebuild them until much higher power levels unlike like the ej's
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12-29-2012, 12:23 PM | #36 |
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I've seen lots of STIs beat various assortments of BMWs on gravel course rally races. So there ya go.
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The fuel pump issue is sorted from what I can tell, and WRXs/STIs are still popping motors. I'll take the ugly 1er with the monster motor, I think. Try to show his dad he bought the wrong BMW. |
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I think you guys are putting the M3 on a pretty high pedestal. If a new Mustang GT can run with an M3 around a track I'm sure a modded STi is well capable beating an M3.
M3's put down 350-360 WHP & weight about 3700 lbs. Stage 2 Sti's on e85 put down around around 330-340+ & weight about 3400 lbs. Add some simple suspension mods and you'll be whopping up on some M3's fairly easy. |
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on an autocross course... i'd take my wrx over an m3 all day errr day
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Even on the power front...it takes a lot to keep up with an M3 from say, 80 to 140. Much more than an equal power/weight ratio. Anyway, I think we all agree you can get there without much trouble (to what specific extent you need to mod aside)... Then again, at that point, he's still driving a stock M3, and you're in a heavily boosted, Subaru on coilovers. As a Suby lover, I still know what car I'd rather be in. Unrelated note: What would it take to get a 135i/335i there? JB4+ DPs ($1000) Springs and Konis ($1000) LSD ($1500) Might even be fast enough to outrun the ugly! Last edited by REX8; 12-29-2012 at 02:01 PM. |
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12-30-2012, 10:57 AM | #44 | |
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Compelling case against the STI in fairer weather places. Or if you have a beater. Plus, he could bond with his father via Bluetooth ear-piece on the way to the car wash. |
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dude.. that m3 video is HILARIOUS !! just look at the way the deutch is holding the steering wheel... mad skilzzzzz bro!
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Race when it's raining out much, do ya?
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12-30-2012, 01:36 PM | #47 |
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^agreed, there ARE tires that won't even flinch at rain, and i'm not even necessarily talking about hoosier wets
BUT, given the same set of tires, AWD has the mechanical advantage and will win out. your mustnotstang/m3 will spin out before an sti will. |
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It never fails. Every time we start comparing the almighty Wrx/STI to xyz car, some fanboy busts out the, "Yeah, your car might be faster, but lets race in the rain, snow, coming apocolypse and then see what happens!" Then again, you wonder why so many of you idiots smash these things up when it's slick it out despite having AWD. It's because you really do think having AWD gives you license to do grossly retarded things out on the road. |
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12-30-2012, 03:25 PM | #49 | |
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As far as pure acceleration: Buy a used, 2.5L STi that's bone stock (don't want to inherit anyone's headaches). Buy a catless downpipe ($290), used catback exhaust ($400) bigger fuel pump ($85) and injectors ($500). Get it protuned to run on e85 (~$400). One the power is taken care of, buy some quality tires ($800), lower it ($275), get some performance brake pads and fluid (~$150) and it should be close enough to an M3's performance level to make it a driver's race. It's also the cheapest route to having a truly high performance car out of a Subaru. If you really want it to be no question, do thicker sway bars, strut tower brace, bushings and before the protune also get a Process West TMIC and a bolt on turbo (there are several) or a FMIC and rotated setup. At this power level a better clutch would be necessary too, and while you're there also do a lightweight flywheel, and transmission and engine mounts. Take out the back seat, spare tire, put as little gas in as possible and go on a diet. This is obviously a much more expensive route, and you're severely affecting the ride comfort, noise, vibration and drivability of the car. At this power level, forged pistons would be smart too. Costs rise exponentially, and practicality drops through the floor as you try to make a cheap car comparable to an expensive one. It sure is fun though! |
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12-30-2012, 10:23 PM | #50 | |
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my angle wasn't even the typical "yeah, but let's race in the rain". even in dry conditions, awd will win out. i don't understand where you were going with that. the point is not how YOU drive when it rains. i don't even know you, who cares? the point is the limits of the car. sorry, my asshattery car is my miata which i'm reminded everyday has less traction through turns than my wrx. the reason being is the rwd vs awd. i have decent rubber on both. hence, i have a pretty good foundation for my statement. and i autox. do you even track your AUTOMATIC ****stang (on venues with curves)? i'm not really sure you know who you're talking to. grow some thicker skin, stop being so hard-headed, and accept the truth. Last edited by Nimbus09; 12-30-2012 at 10:33 PM. |
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