The subaru wrx sti is a highperformance variant of the impreza compact car. Jul 15, 2015 thats not important for a road car or daily driver, but for subarus goals, apparently its important that the sti be able to rev. The sti version is essentially its own car, and available only as a hatchback. So said the random guy at the farmers market when the five of us parked the 2018 subaru wrx sti and piled out of the car. Even before making his purchase, hochman decided that the subaru sti would serve double duty as both his 100percentstreetable daily driver and street class dominator at the local drag strip. I do feel for a daily driver the springstrut combo would have been better but after getting used to the stances i couldnt. Sometimes i have to go to the next town over from mine for work. An increasingly popular upgrade is installing a version 8, 2. I heard that they both drive the same in low rpms, and it is no use getting if you are not going to race it. Does the subaru wrx check every box for the ultimate daily driver sportscar. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Thankfully for my fellow michiganbased autoblog editors and i, our longterm 2015 subaru wrx was.
I dont mind the the criticism, but its my car that i will be buying so i am just wondering. In successive weeks the middle west and eastern coast of our country were blanketed in snow. Mcallister picked up a used, 2015 subaru impreza wrx for the shop to build for. If you arent after a really really fast car, but want your daily to be a nice quick car, then the wrx is a good inbetween i think. Mar 17, 2003 mike morita from sparco has a black wrx featured in the january 2002 issue of turbo and just as his car was building more power, the number three cylinder remolded the cast piston while also. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver sure, it adds features and improves performance, but that doesnt help when youre stuck in traffic. The subaru impreza has the best resale value in its class for. I didnt need too much more space, but rather just enough to cram the kids and their sports equipment in the back. Do you think it would suitable as a daily driver for my journey. Read highperformance subaru builders guide by jeff zurschmeide for free with. If any of you drive everyday in heavy traffic, do you notice any significant wear and tear on the clutch.
For 2020, the wrx gets a new series white special edition, which is what im testing here. I drive about the same kind of miles you do for work. The late model ej25 as fitted to the wrx and sti is factory fitted with fly by. The standard 6speed manual suits it far better than the optional continuously variable. Our focus is creating fast, clean cars that can also double as a daily driver. The cars racing inspiration is evident in its turbocharged plant that rockets the car to 60 mph in 5 seconds, and its supremely tight setup is confident at any speed. It had a set of snow tires on it, and also came with a. But i wasnt about to give up having a fun daily driver altogether.
It was in pretty great shape, had 3k miles on the clock, and was completely bone stock except for a magnaflow muffler. Sep 02, 2011 so you want a daily driver that can drag race. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver. We talk about our plans with the car including a cobb accessport, maintence, wheels and. Overland04s path to a killer daily driver 2011 swp wrx. Used donor cars will offer a lower cost entry point, especially as the car will be a development platform for both the builder and driver.
What i learned after a week of daily driving a subaru rally car in nyc. Too much power for anyone that wants to drive daily on the street. A 2020 iihs top safety pick with eyesight and steering responsive headlights. Purchasing much older donor vehicles may open the possibility of corrosion damage and metal fatigue. Destination and delivery includes handling and inland freight fees and may vary in some states. The subaru wrx is a super well rounded sedan that offers a. Customize an wrx to fit your specifications, wants and needs. Subaru has the utmost respect for the environment and is a proud partner of leave no trace. Converting a street subaru wrx into a rally racecar. Today we introduce our newest build a 2017 subaru wrx limited. The higherperformance wrx sti has a different transmission and. On the road, the sti is stiffer than the wrx but still manageable enough as a daily driver, especially if the torque mapping is kept gentle.
Highperformance subaru builders guide by jeff zurschmeide. I worked for my dads construction company during the summers and also with. Subarus wrx sti is among the best value, genuine allround performance cars but its practical, too. The 2016 subaru wrx is a priceforpound powerhouse in the sport compact category. Rebuilding the engine is way out of my budget, however i may be interested in replacing it with forged pistons. Overall, its a realistic daily driver that costs less. Feel free to browse through subaru vehicle models, the latest news and other. Mar 07, 2017 guide on upgrading car for daily driver17 wrx. Even the sti is fairly easy to live with for daily driving. Allnew build your own 2015 subaru wrx sti configurator goes live.
Jan 25, 2016 the more comfortable ride makes it a much better daily driver. The base wrx can handle daily driver duties where its 268horsepower flatfour barely breaks a sweat. My current set up is a 2010 wrx with cobb sf intake, custom 3. Ive just got a couple questions regarding some future build stuff. Id like to welcome anyone with any questions to message me or email me as i would love to be a part of your success. Funk e built is the number one shop in northern colorado for the best street drivable cars. Ive been a fan of the subaru wrx ever since the street version of subarus world rally championship car hit american streets in 2002. Apr 05, 2014 allnew build your own 2015 subaru wrx sti configurator goes live. Were glad subaru is committed to improving this gem. A great blend of a fun rally car with the ability to be an everyday driver, the 2016 subaru wrx should on top of any car buying list. Its a better fit for my needs, especially now that i live with a fiancee and two boys who cant fit in the back of the brz. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a subaru wrx. It is tuned for a daily driver and i do not plan on pushing it to its limits very often.
The reliability is very high in my experience with a 2004 wrx wagon 8yrs90k and 2005 legacy gt wagon which shares the same motor as 2012 wrx 140k miles and counting. Unless youre a diehard track enthusiast, wed say the wrx is the preferable choice over the sti. I purchased my 04 forester xt 5mt on december 16, 2019 as the daily driver replacement for my wrecked 05 wrx wagon. Aside from being a great allweather daily driver, its. Highperformance subaru builders guide jeff zurschmeide on. The wrx and sti have achieved cult status among driving enthusiasts and boy. There seem to be a fair number of car enthusiasts here on gt, so i thought id ask this question, hoping there are some subie fans out there. This doesnt mean giving up the fun, either, as the wrx is a very fun car to drive, and now id be able to take more people along for the ride. Love it or hate it, the 2020 subaru wrx refuses to be ignored. The builder i brought my motor to does all the motors for efi, ecs and a lot of other shops in ct and when i was there to grab my motor there 15 wrxsti being built. I have 200k on it and it still runs as strong as it did the day i got her a few years ago. Prices, specifications, options, features and models subject to change without notice. The steering is quick, the ride firm, and the grins. Also, we all tune as enthusiasts, and i see how a simple access port tune on new wrx, with added intake but oem exhaust greatly improves the redline and throttle response.
As top gear noted in a drive of the same car a while back, after that one lessthanglorious wrc event, prodrive 31 didnt become some garage queen. Over the years, its been offered in three different body styles, including a fourdoor sedan, a fivedoor hatchback. He said i could stay conventional but i would have to do oil changes every 1500. But your stock transmission wont be able to handle that. May 17, 2018 but i wasnt about to give up having a fun daily driver altogether. Apr 19, 20 lotus is building an entrylevel car for daily use. The wrx and sti have achieved cult status among driving. Manufacturers suggested retail price does not include destination and delivery charges, tax, title and registration fees. This passenger car provided excellent riding comfort and driving stability with its.
Yesterday i met up with a sub to check out his built 2011 subaru wrk. The subaru wrx is a super well rounded sedan that offers a turbo engine and manual transmission. Travis pastrana, freestyle motocross legendrally driver. I would like to throw in a contrary opinion on the wrx. Subaru wrx as daily driver the leading glock forum and. Jan 27, 2017 yesterday i met up with a sub to check out his built 2011 subaru wrk. Bc coilovers, rays wheels, pre built engine making 320whp and some other bells and whistles through. Lets go back to the basics and discuss what your goal is, instead of what number you want. The brilliant but mercurial scotsman would give subaru three. Im looking at getting a wrx as my daily driver but i live in miami.
It has plenty of power and offers the option of an automatic transmission and the eyesight driverassist feature. This guy converted a subaru race car into his streetlegal. Blobeye wrx buying advicefacts page 1 subaru pistonheads. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a. Cheapest 2017 subaru wrx limited daily driver build. Cosworth subaru sti build commences at tunehouse tunehouse. Nov 11, 2009 i just test drove the wrx, and was wondering how the sti would stand as a daily driver. For the wrx, most of the upgrades make the car generally easier to live with as a daily driver. If there is any car that started the protorally movement, its the subaru wrxand the wrx sti is the wrxs more powerful, more hightech, and more expensive older brother.