05 GT vs 03 WRX Sti
3/3/05, 03:17 PM
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Ok, my buddy has an 03 WRX STI and has challenged me to a race. I have 1100 miles on my cars so I feel it's safe now that I can let it loose. The big question, and I'm kinda iffy considering the Stang's weight is, Can it take an 03 STI. I know the STI has quicker acceleration, but comming through the 1/4 mile the mustang has about a 3mph lead/difference meaning more torque at high end levels , but it is about 1/10th slower give or take. My car right now is stock. Thanks !!
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3/3/05, 03:29 PM
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How much racing experience do you have under you belt?
3/3/05, 03:36 PM
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That's a drivers race. Both cars are pretty equal. I have never lost to an sti in my friends 05. i have beaten 4, all were stock and 3 of the 4 were close races. Learn how to launch the car and you'll be fine.
3/3/05, 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by 78Mach1@March 3, 2005, 4:38 PM
what the heck is a WRX Sti? Is that made by gilette? Sounds like the name of a shaver.
what the heck is a WRX Sti? Is that made by gilette? Sounds like the name of a shaver.
3/3/05, 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by 78Mach1@March 3, 2005, 4:43 PM
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
3/3/05, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by stoic21+March 3, 2005, 4:48 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stoic21 @ March 3, 2005, 4:48 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-78Mach1@March 3, 2005, 4:43 PM
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
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That's as good as Flounder...(name that movie)
3/3/05, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by Montrose+March 3, 2005, 4:51 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Montrose @ March 3, 2005, 4:51 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yeah............Pinto.......................... That's good strong name.
Originally posted by stoic21@March 3, 2005, 4:48 PM
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they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
Yeah............Pinto.......................... That's good strong name.
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Originally posted by 78Mach1@March 3, 2005, 4:43 PM
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
I live in a small town in michigan. Most of the cars around here are domestics so when someone says will my car beat 348zxty436. I have to do a friggin' search on google to find out what they are talking about. lol
3/3/05, 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by My Blue Heaven+March 3, 2005, 5:00 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(My Blue Heaven @ March 3, 2005, 5:00 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yeah............Pinto.......................... That's good strong name.
That's as good as Flounder...(name that movie)
Originally posted by Montrose@March 3, 2005, 4:51 PM
Originally posted by stoic21@March 3, 2005, 4:48 PM
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they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
Yeah............Pinto.......................... That's good strong name.
That's as good as Flounder...(name that movie)
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How the heck did i not know that? what part in Animal house did they say that line. Iguess it has just been too long since i've seen it.
3/3/05, 04:00 PM
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There was an issue of Hot Rod magazine about 1 year ago where they matched an Sti against the factory supercharged Cobra. In a street race the Sti was the winner because of superior traction ( all wheel drive ). The Cobra equipped with slicks at the strip was the winner. Based on this I'd say you're going to have a real challenge.
3/3/05, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by My Blue Heaven+March 3, 2005, 6:00 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(My Blue Heaven @ March 3, 2005, 6:00 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yeah............Pinto.......................... That's good strong name.
That's as good as Flounder...(name that movie)
Originally posted by Montrose@March 3, 2005, 4:51 PM
Originally posted by stoic21@March 3, 2005, 4:48 PM
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they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
they sure have stupid names for cars today. WRX Sti, VR4, 626, what happened to pinto, maverick, and bronco.
Yeah............Pinto.......................... That's good strong name.
That's as good as Flounder...(name that movie)
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3/3/05, 04:23 PM
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Who cares, at least at the end of the race your car will still look good. 
Seriously though, drivers race, whoever's better with the stick is going to pull ahead.
Seriously though, drivers race, whoever's better with the stick is going to pull ahead.
3/3/05, 04:29 PM
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the new GT would smoke a stock 2003 STi and I did it. There is a huge difference between the 2003 and 2004 models. The 03 only has 265 HP and 253 LB-Ft of Torque and the 2004 and 05 have 300 HP 300 LB-FT of Torque and is heavier than the GT, but because of the all wheel drive in a straight line drag it is pretty close, the GT still edges it a bit if you know how to drive. Now the new WRX STi WR1 has 320 HP and 310 LB-FT and is a different story but they are paying 55,000 for an extra 20 HP and remember our cars are more like 310 HP stock.
3/3/05, 04:52 PM
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Originally posted by RalphBullit+March 3, 2005, 5:47 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RalphBullit @ March 3, 2005, 5:47 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-JZInternet@March 3, 2005, 5:06 PM
Geez is this thing ugly
WRX Sti
Geez is this thing ugly
WRX Sti
IT IS UGLY ONLY WHEN YOU PARK IT NEXT TO the MUSTANG.
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It's ugly all the time. The power and the all wheel drive are impressive, but it's dog ugly.