Ive been a fan of the subaru wrx ever since the street version of subarus world rally championship car hit american streets in 2002. The subaru impreza has the best resale value in its class for. Sometimes i have to go to the next town over from mine for work. It had a set of snow tires on it, and also came with a. I purchased my 04 forester xt 5mt on december 16, 2019 as the daily driver replacement for my wrecked 05 wrx wagon. Over the years, its been offered in three different body styles, including a fourdoor sedan, a fivedoor hatchback. The subaru wrx is a super well rounded sedan that offers a. 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. 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. This passenger car provided excellent riding comfort and driving stability with its. This guy converted a subaru race car into his streetlegal.
Prices, specifications, options, features and models subject to change without notice. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver. Thankfully for my fellow michiganbased autoblog editors and i, our longterm 2015 subaru wrx was. Subarus wrx sti is among the best value, genuine allround performance cars but its practical, too.
Feel free to browse through subaru vehicle models, the latest news and other. He said i could stay conventional but i would have to do oil changes every 1500. The sti version is essentially its own car, and available only as a hatchback. The late model ej25 as fitted to the wrx and sti is factory fitted with fly by. My current set up is a 2010 wrx with cobb sf intake, custom 3. Bc coilovers, rays wheels, pre built engine making 320whp and some other bells and whistles through. An increasingly popular upgrade is installing a version 8, 2.
In successive weeks the middle west and eastern coast of our country were blanketed in snow. Care was taken not to harm the environment when taking this photo. Cosworth subaru sti build commences at tunehouse tunehouse. Mcallister picked up a used, 2015 subaru impreza wrx for the shop to build for. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a subaru wrx. Nov 11, 2009 i just test drove the wrx, and was wondering how the sti would stand 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. 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.
Travis pastrana, freestyle motocross legendrally driver. Lets go back to the basics and discuss what your goal is, instead of what number you want. I have 200k on it and it still runs as strong as it did the day i got her a few years ago. For the wrx, most of the upgrades make the car generally easier to live with as a daily driver. Customize an wrx to fit your specifications, wants and needs. The 2018 subaru sti is the performancetuned model of the already performanceoriented wrx, and is just a roll cage away from being ready for competitive rally racing. I do feel for a daily driver the springstrut combo would have been better but after getting used to the stances i couldnt. Heres why my search for a daily driver ended with a. 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. Even the sti is fairly easy to live with for daily driving.
We talk about our plans with the car including a cobb accessport, maintence, wheels and. The brilliant but mercurial scotsman would give subaru three. But i wasnt about to give up having a fun daily driver altogether. Rebuilding the engine is way out of my budget, however i may be interested in replacing it with forged pistons. I would like to throw in a contrary opinion on the wrx. The subaru wrx is a super well rounded sedan that offers a turbo engine and manual transmission. Overland04s path to a killer daily driver 2011 swp wrx members car gallery welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. As a daily performance driver, wrx offers a bit more civility that driving enthusiasts will appreciate especially if its being driven on a daily basis.
The 2016 subaru wrx is a priceforpound powerhouse in the sport compact category. Today we introduce our newest build a 2017 subaru wrx limited. Overall, its a realistic daily driver that costs less. Overland04s path to a killer daily driver 2011 swp wrx. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Subaru, subaru boxer, brz, forester, impreza, legacy, outback, sti, tribeca, wrx, xv crosstrek, eyesight and starlink are registered trademarks. May 17, 2018 but i wasnt about to give up having a fun daily driver altogether. It has plenty of power and offers the option of an automatic transmission and the eyesight driverassist feature. 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. For 2020, the wrx gets a new series white special edition, which is what im testing here. I dont mind the the criticism, but its my car that i will be buying so i am just wondering. Subaru has the utmost respect for the environment and is a proud partner of leave no trace. The wrx and sti have achieved cult status among driving enthusiasts and boy.
Aside from being a great allweather daily driver, its. Love it or hate it, the 2020 subaru wrx refuses to be ignored. If any of you drive everyday in heavy traffic, do you notice any significant wear and tear on the clutch. 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.
Ive just got a couple questions regarding some future build stuff. Does the subaru wrx check every box for the ultimate daily driver sportscar. Funk e built is the number one shop in northern colorado for the best street drivable cars. Our focus is creating fast, clean cars that can also double as a daily driver. Mar 07, 2017 guide on upgrading car for daily driver17 wrx. Unless youre a diehard track enthusiast, wed say the wrx is the preferable choice over the sti. The steering is quick, the ride firm, and the grins. 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. 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. The subaru wrx sti is a highperformance variant of the impreza compact car. It was in pretty great shape, had 3k miles on the clock, and was completely bone stock except for a magnaflow muffler. Apr 19, 20 lotus is building an entrylevel car for daily use. Cheapest 2017 subaru wrx limited daily driver build.
But your stock transmission wont be able to handle that. Converting a street subaru wrx into a rally racecar. The higherperformance wrx sti has a different transmission and. 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. 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. Guide on upgrading car for daily driver17 wrx subaru wrx.
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. Do you think it would suitable as a daily driver for my journey. Apr 05, 2014 allnew build your own 2015 subaru wrx sti configurator goes live. Destination and delivery includes handling and inland freight fees and may vary in some states. 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. The base vehicle cost can be economical if purchasing a used donor vehicle up to 34 years old. The standard 6speed manual suits it far better than the optional continuously variable. 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. 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. What i learned after a week of daily driving a subaru rally car in nyc. Jan 27, 2017 yesterday i met up with a sub to check out his built 2011 subaru wrk. 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 jeff zurschmeide on.
Subaru wrx as daily driver the leading glock forum and. 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. 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. 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 base wrx can handle daily driver duties where its 268horsepower flatfour barely breaks a sweat. 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. It is tuned for a daily driver and i do not plan on pushing it to its limits very often.
Manufacturers suggested retail price does not include destination and delivery charges, tax, title and registration fees. Read highperformance subaru builders guide by jeff zurschmeide for free with. Blobeye wrx buying advicefacts page 1 subaru pistonheads. 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.
I drive about the same kind of miles you do for work. Were glad subaru is committed to improving this gem. Sep 02, 2011 so you want a daily driver that can drag race. Highperformance subaru builders guide by jeff zurschmeide. 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. I worked for my dads construction company during the summers and also with.