So, I went to Patriot Saturday to have my oil changed, brakes pads checked, air filter replaced, etc etc. No big deal.
Two hours later, my 05 STi stays at Patriot and l'm eaving in a creampuff 07 STi with 9k on the clock.... :bunny: Seriously, completely unmolested, driven by wife, still new--not even any dust under the hood (that will change :evil1
Just made sense in terms of warranty. Same payment, insurance did not change and now I am back in a warranty (lifetime) with an unmolested 07 and all my parts from the 05 fit.
More in depth comparison of drives to come.
For now, I do notice that there are a couple of weird jerky spots as you come up through the rev range. Just seems like fuel delivery is not entirely smooth and consistent with this one. Does not seem as smooth as the 05. Cobb should take care of that I hope. Also, I absolutely do notice the difference in the diff settings. Just not quite as tail happy as the old rig. Both on and off throttle, its a little more behaved, which is on the minus side of the column--will have to adjust driving style a little I guess.
The 07 is much more quiet in terms of tranny noise, which is actually on the minus side of the column as well, in that it is not quite as engaging.
On the plus side, it is tight. With 40K on the clock, the 05 had loosened up a bit (shifter, suspension etc) and i was actually considering a complete chassis bushing replacement, which is a little pricy. Not any more!
More to come.
Two hours later, my 05 STi stays at Patriot and l'm eaving in a creampuff 07 STi with 9k on the clock.... :bunny: Seriously, completely unmolested, driven by wife, still new--not even any dust under the hood (that will change :evil1
Just made sense in terms of warranty. Same payment, insurance did not change and now I am back in a warranty (lifetime) with an unmolested 07 and all my parts from the 05 fit.
More in depth comparison of drives to come.
For now, I do notice that there are a couple of weird jerky spots as you come up through the rev range. Just seems like fuel delivery is not entirely smooth and consistent with this one. Does not seem as smooth as the 05. Cobb should take care of that I hope. Also, I absolutely do notice the difference in the diff settings. Just not quite as tail happy as the old rig. Both on and off throttle, its a little more behaved, which is on the minus side of the column--will have to adjust driving style a little I guess.
The 07 is much more quiet in terms of tranny noise, which is actually on the minus side of the column as well, in that it is not quite as engaging.
On the plus side, it is tight. With 40K on the clock, the 05 had loosened up a bit (shifter, suspension etc) and i was actually considering a complete chassis bushing replacement, which is a little pricy. Not any more!
More to come.
