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Well in that case you probably need to spend an additional 30k on the STI so that the interior quality is on par with the M3. Lets face it when you buy the M3 you aren't paying 70k just for performance. There's a balance between luxury and performance. The inside of the STI is about as nice as an enterprise rental car. Not knocking it, but those are the facts.
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Funny story, the guy was cool about it. But to be honest, I had an 08, on the street off a light those cars are disgustingly fast. Without a launch i'd be dead even with a launched m3 up to 60, then I'd get walked after that (my car was tuned only). But with a launch, I have taken every single e9x M i've raced. A STG. 2 STi runs slightly faster ET's than a stock/exhaust only M3 with a MUCH lower trap. Do the math on that, through the 1/8th mile the suby is way ahead, the last half the m3 is coming hard.
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I assume we have some former NASIOC'ers in here? If so, its nice to see you guys!
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What year?
I wish I keep mine to be honest. Some days I just miss being thrown into my seat off the line. Other days I miss just beating on it and not being so worried about breaking something. Oh well. I love my M none the less. But as you know, the STI was a great bang for the buck car. Ugly or not, it was a fun ass car.
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I loved my 06! That was one of the rawest feeling STI's they made. Haha, I got the same shit from my friends and family too. I had the 2011 STI for 9 months and got into my M3 because I just couldn't do the boy racer look anymore too. That said I promised myself I wouldn't mod my E92 M3. Yet, it has lip, spoiler, exhaust, intake, etc, etc... But it looks good! LOL.
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My lightly modded 93 already corners as fast as the M3 (faster in the really tight stuff), it kind of makes me wonder... And I still like the Evo more than the STI, if we are comparing AWD turbo cars with a lot of potential for modification. So to counter your statement, there are alternatives out there for under $30k...
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Bruce, I ran a 12.53 on the street using a vbox style reader. I forgot what the trap was, but i believe it was 112 or so. This was last summer right when I got my Supersports on, not using launch mode and after a few attempts. I'm a firm believer that this car runs like shit at most tracks, regardless if anyone bought this car strictly for straight line they picked the wrong car
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Yeah , maybe but until now I prefer AWD for track cause I can take off the traction control and go all out as opposite to my M3 that I need to be carefull on the trhottle even with the traction on if I don't want it to cut the engine , but that can only be me and my medium tracking skills ! But anyway I prefer to have 1 car that does everything good instead of a cheaper track car and a cheaper road car , maybe one day if I'm rich I'll have a GT3 RS for the track and a 911TT for daily but until then I lovvvvve my M3 !
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I find the M3 extremely forgiving with traction control off. I've only done 6 track days in my life so far and ran my last event at Laguna with it completely off. I always felt in complete control. RWD cars are are just so much fun at the track and there's a huge sense of accomplishment (at least at my skill level) when you are controlling the car yourself. I felt the same as you with AWD when I drove in MDM. I was pushing the car past the limits of the car's grip because I knew the system would keep it in check. It just wasn't helping me become a better driver. I'd be doing the same with AWD.
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I have to agree with the Evo. Much easier to add power, a lot more responsive in cornering, loads of feedback and overall a much tighter car to drive. The STIs have always been kinda soft with an emphasis on comfort over performance - not quite as hardcore as the Evo. With S-AYC on the Evo X models, it drives like a RWD car and power slides are fun.
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Bruce; My best times were .298 RT, 1.932 60' and 12.32 @ 113.03mph. I've only been to the dragstrip 2 times. I felt the arrogant sticker called for an arrogant comment.
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