BM & Inside Line reviews of 08 Impreza STI

[fordgt84]

Inside Line Review
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Full Test by Inside Line - YouTube

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the jdm version has a twin scroll turbo and a different exhaust setup to Euro and US spec cars hence the loss of that flat four growl from the jdm car.

nice sideways action from both links:-)

[Daggernite]

No doubt its a very good car, probably the best STI yet. And Ive always had a soft spot for scoobies since I started my car fascination 10 years ago. This latest hatchback version just makes me think wtf. Although the STI version looks alright in my oppinion.

[5vz-fe]

Wow, the handling of the car looks very impressive. Seems to be a big leap from the previous generation.

[CMonakar]

The title says STI, but the video is of an RX330. What gives?

[5vz-fe]

^Your internet is screwed. It's STi to me

[gangajas]

Here's the new link for the BM vid:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IJoC2yxV2Q8

And a translation of the vid I've found, Hattori san loved the car:

narrator: hattori naoki: professional racer
hattori: my impression of an STI - of course, a car that when touched will always fly.. and also have a fairly balanced power... But at the same time when you want it to turn, it turns. That's my impression of an STI.

narrator: A fender that juts out wildly, the sign of the WRX. The spirit of evolution is alive and well. A vehicle that makes feel the top grade Subaru quality.　Not only an improvement in texture quality, a passion for speed is packed into all the parts the driver touches. On top of the retuned prochoice 2.0 L engine, how has the STI's drive evolved?

hattori: First, as I sit, I noticed my hip level has lowered to my absolute favorite position. Let's start this thing up!

narrator: The seat position is good. With just that,　the mood rises.

hattori: Ah, the response is much better... Well, the road is "this road" so I guess that's something too.. Ah.. just now the stability control - VDC - just kicked in. .. Alright push once,.. sort of obscure condition, .. Oh, wow! it's completely different.. "pro drift!" *laughs*

narrator: after an overnight rain, the track is completely wet. The surface is cool as well, which means it's very easy to slip.

hattori: since it's about 20 kg heavier than the previous model, I kinda feel, I wonder how it is in that area..

narrator: in order to confirm the potential of the new STI, hattori steadily increases his pace.

hattori: Ah but, first the structure's performance.. the car's uh, how can I say.. on these high speed corners... the fourth connection (よんれんかん?).. The previous Impreza would, no matter what continue to "flip-flop" a bit.. But this later one has greatly improved - feels really good I felt. Comparing that, I got the feeling the structure is really performing better.... Just look, it's *incredibly* easy to handle!... Just, wow, I feel like the range of handling has greatly increased. Alright, this time we'll disengage the VDC and do a , what is this, full cut?

narrator: With the WRX's installed VSC (he means VDC) completely turned off, let's confirm the touch handling.

hattori: alright, my recommended electronic control settings *laughs*. Si-drive set to S#.. And then, ... *grunts* And VDC at... whoa, a full cut *laughs* Um, Yellow. (note: yellow = off, and also the picture shows "DCCD = AUTO") .. Woo, this is fun you guys!! This is great. ..

hattori: It just doesn't have the image of speed but, it still goes properly goes about 220km/hr and.. If I had to say which, .. For example in response to the previous model's engine, this version's body is a solid victory.. Take capacity, compared to the previous model this one is kind of a different level of body quality.. you can really feel the composition, and because of that the handling is amazingly easy.　　Even at a lower position, it's surprisingly easy to ride.. and more than meets the eye - this car goes fast... It's turned in to that kind of car.

narrator: A machine that will respond even to a racing driver's delicate manipulation - it seems completed.

[5vz-fe]

Thanks for the translation gangajas. Really helps.

Any chance you also got the translation when doridori drift test the G37?

[redbaron]

Inside Line Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCcqcpvPjA


Finally a Blue Sti with golden rims. Nice vids, but I am still not sure about the looks of this car. The chrome trim around and next to the fog lights really annoyed me in these vids.