Talk:Subaru Impreza WRX STI

message: The correct model code for the US 2008 STI is GR, based on the model code present on the car's id plate (GRFAYEH).  The 'R' code designates the 'wide body 5-door.
The 2008 WRX has the model code GH for the 5-door, and GE for the 4-door sedan.  I'll update this page to be correct.
Also, can we remove the speculation about the STI.  The car has be available for sale since December 18th.  Facts are known, so there should not be a reference to the 2008 as a 2009.
I added the correct curb weight, plus a note about the difference in width of the GH and GR chassis.    I'll wait for comment before removing the reference to the NASIOC post about 8.5" width difference.   NOTE:  All of the specs I posted are direct from the 2008 STI and 2008 WRX service manual as provided by Subaru of America.
Jeffsponaugle (talk) 22:04, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  GH/GE/GR 

message: I have added a couple of pictures showing the front seats of the S204 with two views and updated the text to add relevance to the S204 information. 
Rxmth (talk) 14:07, 22 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  S204 

message: * Can someone that attended the Tokyo Motor Show get some free pictures of the new version ?
* Have someone found a link to a press-kit, if one is available ?
Rps 15:20, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  2008 version 

message: I had a feeling that 22B = 2.2 Litre Boxter Engine... Impreza01, alittle help...
Ajax - 3:07pm Monday 30th July 07
I understand that number 13 was actually made, and given the plaque. This car has recently turned up for sale in the UK on the autotrader website.
Also, I have heard the 3 prototypes were numbered 0,00, and 000.
Roberto Maietta 18 - July - 2008 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.33.113.39 (talk) 14:44, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  22B 

message: WRX STi and Subaru WRX STi should redirect here.  Morwan
Done.  Mike Tigas 04:48, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Redirect. 

message: I was just reading through this page, and caught something that was incorrect, being a fellow Subaru enthusiast.  I'll leave changing it up to someone else, since I really don't know what would be a more fitting description for the design of the 2006 Impreza.  My main point:  the current description is wrong.  The comment about Andreas Zapatinas revamping the Impreza styling in 2006 is incorrect.  The majority of the design (aka: the "Alfa" look that everyone seems to associate with him) was already set before he came on board, so technically he wasn't the one responsible for the new look. The Subaru team was going for a "propeller" grille to honor their heritage.  His styling won't be seen until the release of the 2008 Impreza.  This is all paraphrased from David Rowley, Subaru spokesperson, in an article by Gavin McGrath on carsguide.news.com.au    Wrx580 03:05, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Information correction.... 

message: The RA acronym has more or less had it's meaning changed over the years.  Initially, it stood for "Record Attempt", as Subaru of Japan used the Nurburgring to set a new lap record for the Impreza WRX STi.  A more recent example can be seen on the 2005MY WRX STI Spec C Type RA, the usage of "Record Attempt" is apparent.  However, not every revision of the Type RA has been used on the Nurburgring.  Currently, it is marketting that decides what "RA" means.  Here is a response from Subaru of Japan (the makers and sellers of the Impreza WRX STi Type RA and Spec C Type RA) sent on 11/10/2006:
この度はご質問をお寄せいただきまして有難うございました。 日頃はスバル車にご関心をお寄せくださいまして誠に有難うございます。
スバルインプレッサTYPE　RA－Rの「RA」の意味は、 Rがレーシング、AがグループAという意味を持っています。
今後共にどうぞスバルを宜しくお願い申し上げます。
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It translates to R = Racing, A = Group A for the WRC class the WRC Impreza competes in.  The car Subaru of Japan is referring to is the 2007MY WRX STI Spec C Type RA-R.
To date, the official names that have been used are "Record Attempt" and "R = Racing, A = Group A".
Impreza01 23:05, 30 Nov 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Type RA Clarification 

message: Someone should make a vehicle infobox for this vehicle. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by DifiCa (talk • contribs) 14:29, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  A vehicle infobox 

message: From nosing around the STi site, it would appear that the 2007 models are actually Rev G.  I'm going to see if I can find a corroborating source for this, since I am not sure how proper it is to cite Japanese language references.
Also, I like how the bit about the changes for 2007 with regard to the control arms is coming together. My issue is that it is an abundantly common consensus on the forums that the control arms on the 2007, while not the arms from the JDM Spec-C, are very much aluminum. So the aluminum issue is still a non-sequitur here. The problem is that the Drive article was erroneous, but it seems weird to cite nasioc and iwsti postings as a counter-refence to a traditional publication. 65.202.215.2 15:29, 20 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Rev G, and the aluminum issue 

message: its a shame there aren't any pictures of the older type impreza's, the ones before the rounded headlights came into use.
it would be nice to see a distinction between the 3 types i have seen (i like to identify them by headlights) with pictures in any of the 3 articles of this car shape. SleweD 18:14, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It seems like someone (possibly Roguegeek) is going around cleaning up the older models images. I will add the ones I contributed to this article, and they can be used when the new 2008 model comes out as point of reference.--ric_man 05:39, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  older model pictures 

message: Quoting:
Rev. G (2007)
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The gear ratios of second, third and fourth gears have been made longer (higher ratio) in order to improve fuel economy and driveability, which inadvertently reduces 1/4 miles drag racing times due to the ability to trap 114 mph in 4th gear, without the shift to 5th. 
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If second, third, and fourth gears were made [u]longer[/u], then getting to the quarter mile mark would be done in a [u]lower[/u] gear than if the gears were relatively [u]shorter[/u].  This should be clarified -- either the gears were made longer or shorter.
: Wait...what needs to be clarified again? You've just restated what the article says, I think - the anecdotal evidence is that the new gearing means you don't need to shift to fifth. FYI the gear ratios on the 07 are 1st: 3.636, 2nd: 2.235, 3rd: 1.521,  4th:1.137, 5th:0.971, 6th: 0.756, final 3.9; gear ratios on 06 were 1st: 3.636, 2nd: 2.375, 3rd: 1.761, 4th:1.346, 5th:0.971, 6th: 0.756 final 3.9. That's from cars101.com. Is that what you mean - longer gears mean a lower ratio? Transentient 15:33, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Ratio discussion re: most recent US model is wrong 

message: The external links are totally out of wack for this article.  Valuable resources such as IWSTi and WRXModders have been removed and yet some of their content has been used in this article.  If you're gonna remove some forums, then remove them all... but then again you gotta consider what sort of affect that will have when a reader gets to the end and wants to go to a site that has more content than a wiki can possibly provide and more up to date info on current events/rumors.JiveMasterT 14:22, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  External Links 

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thread_title: Fair use rationale for Image:2006WRXSTI.jpg

message: No chngs made, excellent article, but omigosh why is it so long?  Literally needs to be cut in half.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zippogeek (talk • contribs) 12:51, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  length 

message: "Cusco announced that they would not participate in the 2009 season as they want \ The performance of Cusco was outstanding even though they were using a 4-door car"
Guessing there's something missing from this sentence. 217.33.9.79 (talk) 22:42, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Super GT - what?