First Drive: SUBARU STI
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From: Easton
Originally Posted by CKit,Nov 9 2007, 09:36 PM
Originally Posted by caranddriver
A handful of laps at Japan's Fuji Speedway in a Japan-spec STI doesn't qualify us for a definitive response on Solberg's dynamic philosophy, but we can testify to the abundance of body roll, as well as ample understeer.
So much for the people who tout "newer is better."
Market forces, FTL.
Originally Posted by Edmunds
The more you play around with the traction control systems and engine mapping, the more you will appreciate what Subaru has done with the car's handling. It's simply superb. Turn in and the STI stays flatter in the corners with less body roll than ever before, as all four 245/40R18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires work hard to retain maximum grip. Chief engineer Mori reminds us that new double wishbones up the back suppress roll when compared to the ousted struts.
After a few hot laps around Fuji, we know exactly what he means. The car corners sharper, understeers less at the limit, and feels more planted going into and coming out of corners.
After a few hot laps around Fuji, we know exactly what he means. The car corners sharper, understeers less at the limit, and feels more planted going into and coming out of corners.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by TommyDeVito,Nov 12 2007, 07:57 AM
Tired of reading this dribble, that is the 2.0 JDM model. When they start getting 2.5's to test I'll be interested, until then it's fun and games.
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