ed-209 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Is it me or did they remove the 4 pot front brakes and 2 pot rear brakes and went back to 2 pots at the front and singles at the back. Reason I'm asking. I'm fed up with this sh?te megane and think the new wrx(still hate the look of it) has softer ride than the hawks and blob eyes but I could be wrong. The 2008 Sti's are starting to grow on me also, what's everyones take on it. Does the Si/dccd allow you to change the suspension setting on the fly. Any help would be helpful. Also any dealer with good deals going let me know. Cheers Ed.
st3ph3n Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Ed, the American version is definitely a 2 pot up front job. Admittedly with bigger discs than the outgoing 4 potted WRX though. The SI Drive is only engine related, not suspension at all.
RS Grant Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 The new WRX is certainly more floaty and soft than the previous models... however, the STi still retains quite a firm ride, although it is more comfortable to drive 'normally' than previous STi models were. Oh, and welcome back to the fold..... possibly. Cheers, Grant
superstar_tradesman Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 If you can afford it get the STI mate. Go up to Grieve's in Camelon for a look or contact scobbyseller on here.
nkwrx Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Not sure about the new car but my Hawkeye WRX is 2 front 1 rear. would they go wi bigger brakes on a softer car? Doubt it.
st3ph3n Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Kev the hawkeye is 4 pot, it looks like 2 but remember the calipers squeeze together, so 2 pistons on each side
nkwrx Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Kev the hawkeye is 4 pot, it looks like 2 but remember the calipers squeeze together, so 2 pistons on each side Doh! Thanks st3ph3n, that's what I get for trying sound like I know what I'm talking about
scoobyseller555 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 wrx for much cheapness so pop in and see me,demo available in wrx and sti Gav
C_WRX Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Still a bit unconvinced on the 2008 WRX's looks. Saw the STi in Falkirk and it was kinda okay, but they had (maybe still do) a demo car with upgraded wheels and it looked good. Never driven so can't comment there. Thought about 2nd hand Hawkeye and mod it !?
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