Liberty GT Tuned by STi - Pics...

[dmcgowan]

OK Guys,

Tried to get some pics tonight before we went out for dinner. Forgive the quality but I've tried to focus on some of the interior and things that people have posted me about / questioned. I'm still working out how to add pics so bear with me as this might be a work in progress. Have only done about 300 kms so far but loved all of them...

For the record, this is #65 of 300 and an Urban Grey Manual Sedan with the Silver/Chrome wheels. Here are the pics I got tonight in the fading light:

(1) Shot from the passenger side
(2) Rear quarter shot of the nice bling wheels
(3) Driving position - note the metal pedals and the side plates in the door
(4) Drivers seat showing the stitching and Alcantara but no STi logo :(
(5) Shot of the front seats (including the two baby seats for the observant ones!)
(6) Front quarter shot with a closeup of the wheel
(7) Shot of the "STi" rooflining (or in other words, it is black not the normal light grey - worth about 3-4 kW ATW apparently)
(8) Second interior shot with a view of the McIntosh Head Unit / Stacker

Darren

p.s. I don't seem to have got the quality right on the converted pics so apologies for some of the pixelation. The grey and evening sun don't help much either I guess?

[jaspert]

More , more , please.
Love the lowered look and the rims. Is the STI rim silver or gun metal ? Hard to tell with the lighting in the shade.
How many kms so far?

jasper

[Mondie]

Thanks for the pics Darren.

l love the colour, very nice. Interior looks stock other than the seats, instruments and build plate but l guess the premium over the standard GT is not that much so you have to be realistic.

Cheers Simon

[dmcgowan]

Yeah Simon the interior is pretty stock. I guess the seats are the main difference and then the red gauges but you'd need to be a subie fanatic to know the gauges meant anything?

I think the colour is the best of the 3 choices but Vin's black one does look wicked. But god what a pain to clean it...

[wukindada]

Very....Very nice:)

[dmcgowan]

Thanks.

I'll try and get some more pics tomorrow - show off the strut brace and suspension mods plus some pics from the ends. Too tired to try and block out number plates plus those pics not as good.

[heightsgtltd]

wow :drool:

seriously, from the key, to the alcantara seats, black trim on the dash and center stack that looks so much better than our faux aluminum...wheels, McIntosh system...

totally jealous. Those differences would go a long way to addressing the few gripes I have about my otherwise wonderful car.

I know its been said before, but what the F was SOA thinking by not offering McIntosh, better key, etc. etc. etc.

edit: lower lip, and spoiler too! I understand that this is a special edition so to speak, but for what it would have cost Subaru to add these features to our version, people would have paid the difference.

[MarcusDubya77]

that is beautiful...green with envy

[suba_rus]

+1 on key with built-in remote. How dificult can it be to bring it here?!

[laz]

Very nice! Where did you get the clear headlight covers? Those look awesome, and I would love to see more pics of them. I noticed my headlights are starting to scratcth. :icon_neut

X

[jlce88]

Oh that is just too sweet, I can readapt to a RHD car...

[gt_ltd]

Wrb Ftw

[fzanetti]

Great pics!!!

I with we had something like that in the US too....

Love McIntosh stereo and those wheels... Not to be 110% perfect, the big STi blue colour!!!

Heheheh

Congrats on your purchase!!

Flavio Zanetti
Boston, MA

[dmcgowan]

Thanks for the comments guys...

Headlight covers and the Liberty mats are standard fitment at the dealers when you pick up the car.

[agctr]

Well thanks for the pics and all the time and effort it has taken.
Im really really excited about the STi and am thrilled that you are happy with the finally product. Looking forward to my order now and seeing it in the flesh. I suppose u now cant wait to finally say BYE to your guests so you can really rip some KM's onto the STi.

Darren, thanks again for the images and look forward to personally catching up with u in the near future.
All the best.
Ada///M.

[Mines]

wow, your car looks fantastic

Love the wheels (foil silver) and the seats (with cherry blossom seat threads) especially

[gead]

woohooo!...thanks darren!...i can't wait for my wagon now. The urban grey looks great!

[matters]

Darren, is she a 5 or 6 speed?

cheers,
Matt

[MY06LibertyGT]

Matt, the STi tuned is a 5-speed MT or 5EAT.

PS. Darren: I'm sorry if I'm being rude by answering for you. Love your pics BTW.

Aki.

Darren, is she a 5 or 6 speed?

cheers,
Matt

[matters]

Wonder why they did not elect to put the 6sp in her as the box is a STI bit of gear. Thats said, darren the car looks awesome. She has a slightly malevolent look about her.....nice. congratulations.

cheers

[dmcgowan]

As Aki said - it is a 5 speed. On the one hand a 6 speed would have been great but so far I've not felt a need for it. To be honest, at "running in" pace with some fairly different road conditions thrown in I've been happily skipping gears thanks to the torque. The Mazda MPS needed the 6 speed but I'm not convinced either the std GT or this model do?

I think the reason it looks so great is the look is just "mildly malovent". I must find a std GT to photo it next to - looks so good when you just look at the subtle mods and 25 mm lowering. Just a nice hint of aggression all round...

p.s. Aki - no sweat - answer away
p.p.s. Mines / Gead - thanks for the compliments - appreciated

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Oh my goodness, that is absolutely beautiful.

[agctr]

The awesome comments are coming thick and fast.
Cant wait for the breakin to be finished and then WOT begins.
Ada///M.

[agctr]

Darren, QQ 4U.
Does the STi feel a lot bigger than the B4. Specs says it is bigger than yr B4 and my MY01 but does it really feel it when yr behind the wheel?
Ada///M.

[I Wish]

Very nice. Surprising they haven't included the steering wheel with stereo controls on it.

[agctr]

The reason being I think is this is a McIntosh System, unsure if they have controls for this in the 3.0R SpecB or not? U might be able to confirm this yrself ?????
Ada///M.

[jaspert]

Hi Darren,
Do you know the torque figure? I can't imagine the extra 10kw make that much difference to your performance impression, presuming the gearing is the same as the stock. Does the turbo spool up and kick in earlier? Would be interesting to compare a dyno chart between a Tuned by STi vs stock.

jasper

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

It doesn't feel substantially bigger than the B4 so far. Roughly similar although being so protective of the four sides I might as well be piloting the Spirit of Tassie down the streets.

I agree re the Stereo controls but not really that fussed - the controls are pretty intuitive and I don't think you need to look off the road for any of the simple stuff.

Allegedly the power / torque has gone from 190kW/330Nm to 200kW/343Nm but the car feels very different to the two GTs I have test driven. My guess is that the 343 is either developed much earlier or the torque curve is quicker to >300NM and very flat. If the car wasn't brand new, I'd try and squeeze a spot at the WRX meet to see how flat it looks. I can't reconcile the small torque increase with the seat of the pants improvement (and I am sure there is no change to the turbo or gearing).

Maybe the 'zorst helps????

Darren

[matters]

Good point 'I Wish'. Adam, the 3RB has the macintosh system (very nice stereo it is too) with the wheel controls. It is odd that they are not included. $$ perhaps....

cheers

[agctr]

Yeah seems a bit weird now that u mention that. Curious if u could install it or would it require a whole new wheel ???
Interesting.
Ada///M.

[gead]

if it could be done, its one mod i would do....my clio has stereo controls behind the steering wheel, and its fantastic...its a shame they didn't put it in...maybe its the whole japanese spec thing..?

[dmcgowan]

Call me somewhat sceptical but I figure this car was assembled to a price point and things like controls on the wheel, brembos, sunroofs would all have pushed the car over the price point? Or maybe there's something about the stereo in the GT that is different from the other models and it makes the wheels controls costly / impossible - do the Spec B's have the same McIntosh as the GT gets (I'm assuming our cars have the same spec radio as the std GT given it was pushed as a selling point?)...

Refuel light came on this arvo after 435 kms which is about 50 kms better than the B4 typically did. Assuming a similar safety margin, I'd feel very confident about getting 500kms out of a tank of juice around town. Although I have been pretty well behaved - never over 5500 rpm....

[Mondie]

Call me somewhat sceptical but I figure this car was assembled to a price point and things like controls on the wheel, brembos, sunroofs would all have pushed the car over the price point? Or maybe there's something about the stereo in the GT that is different from the other models and it makes the wheels controls costly / impossible - do the Spec B's have the same McIntosh as the GT gets (I'm assuming our cars have the same spec radio as the std GT given it was pushed as a selling point?)...

Refuel light came on this arvo after 435 kms which is about 50 kms better than the B4 typically did. Assuming a similar safety margin, I'd feel very confident about getting 500kms out of a tank of juice around town. Although I have been pretty well behaved - never over 5500 rpm....


Darren,

l think you are correct on the price point, l believe they cut and trimmed where needed to keep the car below the $60k phsycological barrier. l reckon for the money its a bargain when you compare it to other $60k performance cars. l dont feel the need for Brembos, the Libs have pretty good brakes and the car has only got lighter if anything over the stockie.

Not sure about the audio controls for the stereo, l have a Lib brochure here and cant work out if the manuals get them. The autos do as you can see them in pics along with the sportshift buttons. The spec B's do have the smae McIntosh system as the GT.

l am almost embarresed to ask this, but anymore pics :wub:

Cheers Simon

[MY06Liberty]

Darren,

Since you already have da car... can you tell us if the Macintosh system we have will play MP3 CDs? Thanks.

Aki.

[andrew.anderson]

Nice looking car.

[agctr]

435K u say. Well I suppose that is not bad for breakin. Im sure once u get atleast 10K on the STi, those figures will continue to rise as much of our American friends have relised with their 2.5T jobbies.

Sorry to say but MP3 CD's wont cut it either, myself and a few other members have been trying to work out a way to get a MP3 player such as an iPod setup going BUT to still no luck.... but we havent given up yet.

Darren, did u drive the STi in the heat ? If so, how did the windows go and how was the A/C ?

I know in my MY01 the A/C has a ECO Mode but am lead to believe this isnt featured in the MY04> models. I suppose I will find out soon enough.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

OK guys - some answers for your new year questions... (forgive me if I miss some):

- CD player won't play MP3s based on one disc tried
- I am impressed by how well the iTrip / iPod combo works in the car c.f. the B4 - I just leave it sitting in the centre console / console box (with the power in there) and it sounds fine for iPod
- I have investigated a hard wired FM modulator for about $200-$250 fitted but based on the first week WON'T be going down this path - if it stays this good then I'll just live with the iTrip option and save the cash...
- Fuel economy looks fine - if I can get 500 kms with some spirited sub 5500 rpm driving in there too then I'm very happy with the deal
- Car was fine in the heat yesterday - no issues with the car nor with the A/C (thankfully - was driving home in Melbourne's 43 C end of year heat)
- I'm confused by the tint, it still looks wierd from the outside but it's really not that bad from inside but I am going to get the fronts darkened to match (help Rob!)
- No more economy mode on the A/C - apparently no longer needed? Can report that set at 18C with 43C outside temps, the A/C was freezing my hands within about 10 mins so was manually turning the fan speed down...

Happy to take and post more pics - guys tell me what you want me to photo and will try to do it tomorrow. The car looks much grubbier after a couple of rain storms but I'm a driver not a car washing fanatic...

Welcome to 2006 - you'll be in yours soon!



Darren

[agctr]

Gish... and I thought I was up late lol
Cheers Darren.

[dmcgowan]

LOL always up this late - waiting for the last feed of the night for our 4 week old girl...

[agctr]

Didnt think the disk would work in MP3 mode.

Hmm interesting re the iPod setup, will have to take a listen to yours as I was moving down the hardwire setup.....

Im sure the economy figures will climb a little once the engine is past its green point.

Yeah looking at yr pics, from the outside they look extra dark but there is one with yr front door open and u can see out the passenger side window and it looks fine and all of yr pics were taken in the shade too so looks good.
(Rob please heed our call........)

Curious about the ECO Mode, trial and error on that one.

And... personally I dont want to see ANY MORE PICS, as for me they are spoilers and Im sure u can understand, but for the rest of the guys... enjoy.
Ada///M.

PS how is the clutch operation, nice and light with good feel ?

[agctr]

Darren... gish dont scare me like that mate, I dont have children yet and stuff like that just scares me lol.
Enjoy the feeding.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Clutch is sensational - I am terrible for stalling cars (did it about 5 times in first 10 mins when I drove the MPS heh heh) and the clutch / part throttle response is sensational...

I think that the whole eco mode in A/C must have just been superceded by better technology? Kind of a silly idea when you think it through and I'm just assuming that as they've improved A/C systems the need for an eco mode has just vanished?

The iPod thing has impressed me - I was thinking I'd need to blow $300 for an install of a permanent inline modulator but so far it is working just fine in the console. There is no easy way to permanently wire in from all I can tell and I can't really take to the car with a soldering iron given how good the iPod sounds...

Kids - no sweat - best thing we ever did. Mind you the lovely Alcantara in the back is now covered in old towels due to two baby seats. Most unconventional rear for a STi I suspect...

[agctr]

Well that is good news re the clutch, had me a tad worried at first.
I suppose i will just have to get in and have a drive.

What are the seats like, the Alcantara especially since we both are used to having full leather seats.
Ada///M.

PS and the kids, Im sure they will come for me and I cant wait..... well maybe a little wait ....

[SUBE555]

Adam, I want pics of your car mate. ;)

[MY06Liberty]

OK guys - some answers for your new year questions... (forgive me if I miss some):

- CD player won't play MP3s based on one disc tried
...


Welcome to 2006 - you'll be in yours soon!

Darren
Darren,

Thanks for the information. I was hoping that the STi Tuned Liberty would be "special" and be given the ability to play MP3 CDs. Obviously not. :(

Aki.

[dmcgowan]

Aki,

I don't think the stereo in our cars is any different from the std GT stereo set up so yeah we miss out. But given the iPod performance, I'm really happy with the iPod/iTrip approach for now.

Cheers,



Darren

[jaspert]

Hi Darren,
What about a shot from the back to show off the quad muffler tips?

Is the Tuned by STi car using the stock brake set up or a beefed up version? I feel the stock brake is sub par already for a performance orientated car.

Just a curious observation.What's up with Subaru NZ getting a 206kw/343Nm stock GT running on minimum 96 ron fuel and us getting a detuned 190/330Nm verison running on 98 ron fuel :icon_evil

jasper

[Mondie]

l'm with the others Darren, l would love to see more pics of the front and rear and interior. In fact everything :icon_bigg My dealer gives me a different arrival date everytime he calls so l dont know when to expect to see the car in the flesh.

Does the exhaust note seem any different with the change in mufflers? Does the engine sound any different like it may be boosting harder? l am very looking forward to my first drive, l have expectations of close to Sti performance in a much more attractive package........well you have to dream.

You have to endure all these questions, you are the sole owner :icon_tong

Cheers Simon

[dmcgowan]

OK guys, I'll see what I can do afrter work tonight...

I don't know about the exhaust note being different but the engine certainly feels like it has substantially more torque / power than the 5% increase on the spec sheets. As I think I've said on many occasions, the car feels noticeably quicker than either the std GT or MPS that I test drove a few times in November...

[gead]

My dealer called and told me that my car will be trucked from sydney on the 12th...so hopefully i will have it around the 16th...hip hip hooray!

[dmcgowan]

Man that's a verrrrrrrry long wait :D

[gead]

bastaad!...at least its finite now! :icon_tong

its made the first day back at work much better!

[c_muoio]

Hey darren,
thnx for the pictures i love the car, ive also ordered 1 exactly the same as yours... spoke to the dealer today and i should have it by the 9th of jan, cant wait!. I also asked my dealer about the brembo brakes, and he that if i were to get brembos i would automatically lose my new car warrenty!... have you heared otherwise?? but im still interested in a group buy!?
p.s window tint looks a bit odd, what are you doing about yours? can they mach the tint with the front windows?
regards ceaser

[gead]

congrats ceaser....the owners are really starting to come out of the woodwork now!...i reckon we should get a register going with the repsective numbers colours body types going!

#65 - urban grey sedan - dmcgowan

:icon_bigg:icon_bigg

[dmcgowan]

Heh heh,

Come along guys - get on the list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D

[jaspert]

"I also asked my dealer about the brembo brakes, and he that if i were to get brembos i would automatically lose my new car warrenty!... ""

Wow! You mean part of the warranty will be voided by aftermarket Brembo or as a whole ?
Sounds a bit harsh for something that will benefit the car and probably is a plus for primary safety feature.

jasper

[gead]

#?? - urban grey 5mt wagon - gead :icon_bigg

[dmcgowan]

C,

I reckon you should talk to the STi dealers in Sydney as we discussed on the phone - your dealer is just talking rubbish. Worst case they can only disallow the bits impacted by the change - e.g. if your 'zorst messed up they can't blame the brakes...

Talk to the STi guys at Docklands (I know you have already) and get them to recommend a dealer in Sydney who'll fit it for you.

Cheers,



Darren

[MY06Liberty]

#?? - Brilliant Silver 5MT Sedan - MY06Liberty

[agctr]

Just some of the information that is passed between the dealers can be so off putting. I have to apologise for some of the information that has gone around that has been incorrect and/or outdated in the past 2 or so months. I believe as more STi's are delivered, a lot of the questions can be answered by me especailly and some of the other owners.

For interest sake, I could have picked up mine on the same day that Darren did but I have decided to hold off till towards the end of the month. Also regarding the brakes, they will still be the standard setup that has come from the GT, hence the debate with more pwr, we should have received an upgrade of either pads, SSBL or rotors for starters. The Brembo kit is one thing but you have to also look at what esle they need to upgrade for that sort of package. I have no idea how/why Subaru Australia can void warranty on the entire STi for one particular upgrade that is being fitted as a "PURE STOCK ITEM" in Japan. Because this piece of equipment has been deleted from our local STi production, I believe that SOA should seriously look at giving ppl that want the opportunity to upgrade to have the ability to without the treats of voiding warranty. For SOA to take this into serious consideration would be fantastic and a real help to owners with the most expensive Subaru or STi to land upon these shores.
Ada///M.

[MY06Liberty]

Just received a call from my dealer out at Penrith. Car wont be available for me to be picked up until Wed/Thurs next week on 11/12 Jan. Darn it! I was really hoping I'd have it this week. :(

Aki.

[agctr]

Hey Aki....

Just hang in there mate, the next few days will go pretty quickly Im sure.
Ada///M.

PS What is everyone doing regarding insurance ?

[gead]

i try and think of the wait as being good for me...good things come to those who wait...i hope so!

as for insurance, i got quoted around 1400 from aami back in november when i was shoppping around...32yo rating 1, inner city suburb of melbourne.

i am going to see what sort of deal i can get from a broker tho.

you look good in a race suit adam!

[agctr]

Yeah I hear you on that one...
Good things come to those that wait.

Your Insurance reads like U are me lol but did you tell them it was a GT Tuned by STi or just a standard GT. The reason being is I have done some shopping for Insurance and a lot of the main stream companies have not even heard of this STi.

Thanks for the comments re the racesuit, I would hate to think how much that thing cost......lol.
Ada///M.

PS How are you going with the sale of the Clio ?

[SuperhawkLGT]

Please more pics from the front and of the engine compartment, car is sooo sweeet.

[MY06Liberty]

Yes goid things come to those that wait... but I paid $60K for this good thing. It isn't as if it were free. If it were free I would have nothing to say.

Yep.... I'm hanging on! Just don't ask me to hold my breathe. :D

As for insurance I think I'll be going with AAMI. I have checked out NRMA they want 1700 and GIO is just a tad less than that.

Aki.

[agctr]

Well to be honest Ive been chatting to Allianz but am currently with NRMA. NRMA/RACV have been fantastic in the past even though I currently have a MY01 2.5NA and Im paying 1300.... so 1700 aint bad. The thing I like about NRMA/RACV is the process for anything is very straight forward and havent had any issues in the past.

Hang in there Aki....
Ada///M.

PS Try the insurance on a MY04 SMG ///M3 and see what the prices are.... 1700 is CHEAP.

[gead]

Yeah I hear you on that one...
Good things come to those that wait.

Your Insurance reads like U are me lol but did you tell them it was a GT Tuned by STi or just a standard GT. The reason being is I have done some shopping for Insurance and a lot of the main stream companies have not even heard of this STi.

Thanks for the comments re the racesuit, I would hate to think how much that thing cost......lol.
Ada///M.

PS How are you going with the sale of the Clio ?

back in november they hadn't heard of the sti so i assume it was just for the standard gt...

as for the clio, i have had a few nibbles after christmas which is promising. I am going to step up the advertising once i take delivery of the new car, maybe try the trading post and the age in addition to the websites.

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

Subaru quoted $1850 for the GT by STi pre-Xmas and no-one else seems to yet have it on their system? I got mine transferred with Suncorp and went to great lengths to make sure the paperwork was right so I'm still covered.

I hope that a few more firms will add the car to their lists this month now it has been (finally) officially released.

Cheers,



Darren

[agctr]

Here's hoping Darren, here's Hoping......
Ada///M.

[gead]

well so much for waiting! i dropped in to sti docklands on the off chnace they may have had a sti lib to have a look at today, and they did!...An Urban Grey manual sedan...it looks amazzzziiinngg!...the black headlining is fantastic, the rims look magic, and the short shift gear lever is seriously short! Incredible!!...really amazing peice of kit!

lucky bugga darren!

[jlce88]

well so much for waiting! i dropped in to sti docklands on the off chnace they may have had a sti lib to have a look at today, and they did!...An Urban Grey manual sedan...it looks amazzzziiinngg!...the black headlining is fantastic, the rims look magic, and the short shift gear lever is seriously short! Incredible!!...really amazing peice of kit!

lucky bugga darren!


well why aren't there any pics for us deprived ones over here? teasing without pics is just plain sad :icon_bigg

[AWDxBOOST]

looks awesome!

[agctr]

Build it and the man will come..........................
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

well why aren't there any pics for us deprived ones over here? teasing without pics is just plain sad :icon_bigg

Ummm, did you check the first page of this post?

[SuperhawkLGT]

Front pics please!

[agctr]

The pics are good but trust me, nothing like seeing this thing in the flesh, it is truly a totally new dimension.
Ada///M.

[gead]

yeah, i must say, in the flesh it looks inredible...the quad pipes look particularly better in the real life vs the pictures! The interior is really special...the black headlining makes the whole thing look so...purposeful!

[agctr]

So u saw one at Docklands ??????
Ada///M.

[gead]

yep an urban grey sedan that they were preparing for delivery...the guy at the desk in the sti showroom was very friendly and offered to show me it after i told him that i was waiting for delivery of mine...had a sit in it and everything! ...the red mule was also there as well

[agctr]

Gead, what did u think of the Sedan? Having 2nd thoughts over the Estate now or has this just wet yr appetite even more?

Red Upstairs and the AB Mule downstairs.
Ada///M.

[gead]

The sedan was nice, but not my cup of tea! I have never really liked sedans...I know what they say about the superior balance etc of sedans, but i am happy to forgo that for the extra room. hatches and wagons for me! i am really looking forward to the wagon...i think the mafia glass will look better on the wagon.

[agctr]

Do u have a delivery date as of yet and........ how is the sale of the Clio going, any bites Sat/Sun ?
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Heh heh Gead so you've had a sit in Adam's car - can you tell him what it feels like...

(couldn't resist heh heh)

[gead]

darren you b*tch...:icon_twis

if its any consolation adam, its absolultly fantastic!...just needs a wash

i have been told that tynans in sydney will be recieving my car on the 12th. I imagine it won't take them long to wash it, and they can send it back :confused:. I am assuming that i might see it around the 16th. The guy at sti was quite amused that tynans were insisting that it be sent to sydney and back as apparantly all the pre delivery works get done at docklands

as for the clio, i have had more interest over the last couple of weeks, but have only recieved low ball offers...:(

[dmcgowan]

That's just crazy - after Tynans could save themselves 2 x delivery costs up and back PLUS get a happier customer...

Aaaah Subaru and understanding the customer LOL

[agctr]

Gead, I would on Monday be making a phone call to Tynans and asking for the STi to be kept under wraps, meaning that NO one is to drive the STi, not one is to SIT .... in the STi.

Personally I would be going a lot higher up the food chain than speaking with yr salesperson, speak to the principal of the dealership and say that U are based in Melbourne and cant understand WHY the STi needs to travel all that distance for nothing &/OR take it to higher management within Subaru.

Let me know how you go on Monday, if u have any drama, send me a PM and I will give you a few contacts up higher. The only real reason I can see why they want the STi in Sydney is for other Punters to see it AND for Photo Opportunties.
Let me know.
Ada///M.

[gead]

imagine if its got a stone chip...then they will know all about unhappy customers!

[agctr]

Personally I would be more worried about the stone chip on the way home rather than the stone chip up there. Or someone getting in and out of the STi and scratching it.
Ada///M.

[gead]

i will be checking the new steed verryyy carefully on delivery...

[SuperhawkLGT]

Please more pics from the front and of the engine compartment, car is sooo sweeet.

I'll beg if I have to.:dm:

[agctr]

Begging can be good.....................
Ada///M.

PS Gead, let me know mate.

Also why dont u put the Clio in the Cars For Sale section here, we do get a few ppl from Melbourne in and if someone sees it, they might pass on the information, free after all as well. Cheers.

[MY06Liberty]

The only real reason I can see why they want the STi in Sydney is for other Punters to see it AND for Photo Opportunties.
Let me know.
Ada///M.
I don't think so… because there would be at least one STi coming up to Sydney... For me!!! :) Though it won’t be a wagon like Gead’s.
Anyone else on here from Sydney and purchased one of these gorgeous machines?

Aki.

[agctr]

Yeah I know but cant understand why they need to ship the STi up there and then back again, seems strange.
Ada///M.

[MY06Liberty]

I'm not sure why either...
The transportation costs to and from Sydney could be one reason why we missed out on the Brembo brakes on our cars... (yes, I'm joking fellas, but the brembo would have been nice.) :)

Aki.

[agctr]

Gish Aki, dont tease us like that lol.
Cheers Mate.
Ada///M.

[Kayd]

I don't think so… because there would be at least one STi coming up to Sydney... For me!!! :) Though it won’t be a wagon like Gead’s.
Anyone else on here from Sydney and purchased one of these gorgeous machines?

Aki.

I was chatting to Gead before in another forum. Im posibly getting a gunmetal grey wagon, im in victoria.

We should start up a GT tuned by STi car club. It will be pretty exclusive only 300 members :icon_bigg

Anyone leave thier preordering of the gt till the last minute like i did? We were pretty lucky to get one the dealer had to specially ring up his boss at sti in sydney and get one from there.

[agctr]

G'Day Kayd

And welcome to the club mate.
Great to have you here and onboard.
Hope u got a great deal on the STi.

When did u order ?
Ada///M.

[MY06Liberty]

Welcome Kayd!
Looks like I'm still and loner here in Syd but happy to have another bro in Melb.
I ordered mine in November and have been begging my dealer to give it to me ever since. 3 or 4 sleeps to go. :icon_bigg

Aki.

[Kayd]

Ordered it on friday but we have been trying to get it for a while now. At first he told me they were all sold out month's ago but he rang us back last week and told me he has some in sydney that are not sold yet. Cant wait!!! :icon_bigg

[dmcgowan]

Ceaser is also up there in Syndey Aki...

I think we now have 4 or 5 confirmed Melbourne owners - only about 290 to go!!!

[gead]

welcome kayd!...this place is a lot better with regards to the sti model than the other forum...both great places tho!

adam, i will give tynans a call tomorrow, and see what i can come up with...i will let you know..thanks

[jayandmel]

Hi guys

Im waiting as well, black sti sedan. Happy 2 join the 300 list, when it arrives! Also interested in the brembo brakes, maybe they could do us a package deal. Ive been told another week and a half, climbing the walls

Cheers
jay and mel

[Kayd]

im so envious jayandmel black would be sweet. Ive heard rumours that some black models are getting sold as soon as thier owners get them for thousands above retail because of their rarity. When the 2 door WRX sti came out in 1999 some people were selling them in the paper the day after they came out for $20,000 above retail!

[Mondie]

l am a little excited, my dealer is taking delivery of an Urban Grey manual tomorrow and its got my name on it. Cant wait to get down there in the afternoon and see it for myself. They have offered me a pretty good price so if l can get in a little more arm twisting l will probably drop down a deposit tomorrow.

Cheers Simon

PS Anymore pics Darren :lol:

[jayandmel]

I heard that as well, this baby wont be going anywhere 4 awhile.We ordered ours from the Motor Show in october, so frustrating not having a date! After reading a few message in this thread, will be on the phone tomorrow kicking arse!! Got told we were getting the stitching done here in sydney, now we are being told cant have it done because of the air bags. Can understand the safety issue with the air bags but why not send the other seats over from japan, we paying top dollar for the car.

[agctr]

JayandMel you are preaching to the converted my friend.
Im sure we will have more news on this shortly.
Ada///M.

PS Jay&Mel, did u get my PM?

[Mondie]

Jayandmel,

Are you saying that the Sti stitching was left off the seats due to the airbags? So was the pink stitching done locally, l thought it would have been done in Japan in whoch case they could have done the embossing too :(

Cheers

[agctr]

Simon

The seats were fully constructed in Japan so the Cherry Red stitching was completed in the STi factory prior to release.
Ada///M.

[agctr]

RE PICS ..................................

Pics let me tell you do NO justice to this STi whatsoever, especially in UG.
Seeing is believing......
Ada///M.

[Mondie]

RE PICS ..................................

Pics let me tell you do NO justice to this STi whatsoever, especially in UG.
Seeing is believing......
Ada///M.

l will be able to confirm this for you tomorrow :icon_bigg

Are the seats identical to a standard GT just with the stitching or they a completely different seat?

Cheers

[agctr]

Same seat construction really but has the Alcantara inserts which look pretty nice and comfortable to sit in. The rears look just as good as the fronts. And trust me the tint doesnt look as bad as u would think. Get ready to fall over when you do lay eyes on the STi.
Where are u going tmrw, which dealership?
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Hi All, I'm new to this forum so excuse me if I cover any old ground.(I've read most of the posts). Adam, I've just traded my 2003 M3 SMG II,Carbon Black,Harmon Kardon,Sunroof,Sat Nav,Black Leather,34000k on a new Mini Cooper S Chilli so I should be able to give an informed view on living with an M3 compared to a Liberty GT (tuned by) STi.I traded my wife's Forester XT on the Liberty (soon to arrive!!).My dealer has 2 silver and 1 urban grey GT STi arriving at the end of this week(one with my name on it-I get to pick the colour when I see them.So far I am the only one to place a firm order.) Am I the only Queenslander to order a GT STi? Bob

[agctr]

G'Day Bob and Welcome.......

Great to FINALLY have a BrisVegas member onboard. I believe you are the first to have ordered an STi in Brisbane and no doubt the only person here that has had a choice of colour on delivery.

Being such a massive fan of the ///M Im not sure I would have traded an ///M on a Mini but then again Im sure u have your reasons. Im sure that you and your wife are going to love the STi. Im sure the sound system will be better than the HK system although atleast that has iPod connection. Power will be a bit different and the paddle system is TOTALLY DIFFERENT if u got EAT.

Anyway enjoy the STi and your other cars, as I said you and yr wife are going to love it. Did u buy EAT or MT.

All the best.
Enjoy the site and if you need any assistance, please PM me directly.
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Thank you Adam. The M3 wasn't a direct trade for the Mini but it made sense to trade the M at a BMW dealer and the Forester at a Subaru dealer.The value of E46 M3's is going down in Brisbane with the E90 3 series being available and mileage is always a factor with this type of vehicle so it was time for it to go.The M3 went to Melbourne so you may even see it down there.I've owned several 3 series and this is the first one that I've lost any money on so I decided to try a Liberty (hopefully a very special one.)The more money you spend on a car the more you can lose!We owned a Forester GT before the XT and I've always been happy with them.I owned a 911 Porsche before the M3 but they are too conspicuous-every Commodore/Ford driver wants to race you. Bob

[Bob GT STi]

Sorry Adam, I ordered an EAT.I'm getting lazy in my old age. Bob

[agctr]

Great Stuff Bob. I agree that trading the M @ BMW and the Forester @ Subaru is a good idea and maximises your trade in especially since you bought a Mini - BMW & STi - Subaru.

Also agreed, I cant believe the value drop of the in the E46 M. On the specs that I wanted, it has dropped some 15K on the MY04 model alone. So with more of the E90's begining to appear, the resale will only get worse. I am also sure that you will get a few wanting to run against U with the STi as well.

Im sure you will love the EAT, just its a totally different setup to the ///M. If you use the shifter and not the paddles, just remember the shifter is around the other way. So in the STi to take off you push forward not back like in the ///M and when going down gears, pull back instead of pushing forward. Unsure if you can get this changed around, but I would say it would be pretty easy considering its electronic but I would be 100% sure the dealership wont do it for you.

I will keep my eye out for the ///M down here aswell.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

We should call this the "I lurve my M3" thread from here on in heh heh

Adam, you seriously have to drop this /// stuff - I keep thinking you're an Adidas salesman :D :D :D

[agctr]

Oh yeah, gotta love that ///M. E46 ///M3 The best GT ever.
Dont forget I also mod for ///M3Forum.com so I wont be dropping the ///M anytime soon.
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Darren, I've obviously driven the standard GT and I was fairly impressed with that.Does your STi still feel much stronger? Is there any noticeable lag? Does it pull strongly from low revs? I can't wait to get mine(I'm driving one of my son's Toyota Corolla-the 'Rolla-at the moment). Has anyone else got their STi yet? Bob

[agctr]

On the forum I think Darren is pretty much it at the moment.
From the info that Darren has given, the STi is a lot stronger especially down low. Darren is following the correct break in procedure (as he tells us.....) and hasnt really pushed it so it will be interesting to see once that has been done.

I feel for you in the Toyota Bob, esp after steeping out of the M.
Ada///M.

[gead]

no one on here...darrens the only one gloating!

[dmcgowan]

Bob,

Actually I wasn't that impressed with the standard GT - if there wasn't the GT STi then my rear end would be in a Mazda MPS about now (cue flame session). I had a B4 and despite its faults that car always seemed "better" than the GT. Anyway, convinced I made the right choice now...

The pull from the GT STi is phenomenal down low - to be honest, I can not reconcile the modest increase in torque with the total change in accelerative behaviour. I'd love to see the before / after torque curve because I am sure the ECU flattened the curve by raising it all over the rpm range.

As I think I've said a few times on the forum, and elsewhere, the std GT always felt like a step down from the B4. Very happy to report that the GT STi is a step up not backwards...

Cheers, and welcome onboard,



Darren

p.s. I'd be shocked if you chose the silver over the grey - in the flesh the grey is just the ducks nuts...

[dmcgowan]

Ooops, did I miss a gloat heh heh

p.s. And I am still following the <6,000 rpm rule from delivery. Actually changing up at well before whenever I remember and not going for long cruises at flat revs. It's killing me but almost 1/2 of the way to 1500kms. THEN THE FUN BEGINS!!!!!

[gead]

darren, i'm the same...well kind of...i was really unimpressed with the standard gt, and was about a bees willy away from putting my money down on a liberty spec b. After the clio i was after some sharp handling and some low down urge. the spec b killed the standard gt on both counts...the sti however should address both concerns! This will be my first turbo car, and i must say when i first drove the gt, i fell in love with that hi pitched 'whine' that the turbo had...i am so looking forward to my wagon!

are subaru recomending 1500kms under 6000rpm?...6k seems pretty high..??!

[agctr]

6K does seem a tad high I have to admit but then again the ///M has a breakin of 5.5K for the first 2K Kms so it seems to be on par.

Same as you Simon, this will be my first T-car although my Mum, Dad and sister all have AWD turbos so Im pretty grounded.

Darren.... MPS u must be kidding. I saw one on Friday night and mate, do yrself a favor, just go and check out the rear exhaust... its a MOCK UP JOKE. I cant believe after all the fantastic reports that I have heard about the MPS that Mazda would put a POS exhaust system on that would make a Festiva proud. Such an aggressive back end and then U see that. If I bought an MPS I would feel short changed.
Ada///M.

[gead]

If I bought an MPS I would feel short changed.
Ada///M.
and a little embarrassed...imho...they look sh*te...the liberty looks about a gazillion times better...whats with those wheels!!??

[agctr]

I didnt really check the rims but the exhaust system is embarassing to say the least. I may sound a little biased and Im sure the boys at the local Mazda forum are poking fun at us as well, considering the Jurno reports but for mine Subaru has it right.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Hmmm, not sure I agree re the looks and the exhaust but it's all personal opinion - I'd be amazed if the MPS doesn't steal plenty of sales from Subaru... Not wanting to start a he-said, she-said thing but drive it and check it out in the flesh and I was impressed.

What is good is the fact we do have a choice - when I bought the B4 the only other mid-size alternative was either a way overpriced Euro like the 330 or similar cash for a HSV or Tickford. At least we can choose GT / MPS / Spec B at the moment and I am sure this segment is going to grow.

[I Wish]

The Mazda will definitely be taking sales away fom Subaru now. Since the GT has been discontinued for a while.

[agctr]

Darren for mine the looks of the MPS are fantastic, the thing I was disappointed in was they have this FANTASTIC looking rear with integrated exhaust into the back bar but the exhaust tips are fake. The exhaust actually pokes thru the tips.... what is with that? Thats what Im getting at. To be honest, I havent driven but certainly may be worth a tester to see what the competition is doing.

Stephen, yes sales will drop hence the push on the SpecB and the 2.0R, 2.5 GT's should start arriving in the 3rd - 4th Quarter of this year. Unsure what the specs will be and curious to know if they will run a twin scroll setup or the same as our American friends.
Ada///M.

[jayandmel]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know that Friday after three very long months we will pick up our Black Beauty!!!!

Curious to hear you say about the run in kms, are they saying 1500kms?

Jay and Mel

[Bob GT STi]

I think I'll get the Urban Grey. I just remembered that it took 12 months to get the M3 after I had ordered it. I don't feel so bad about waiting for the Liberty any more. Bob

[Mondie]

Well guys l lay my eyes on an UG Liberty Sti this arvo and was extremely impressed, by noon tomorrow she will be mine :lol: One very classy but aggresive car, the rims look great in the flesh and a big thumbs up to SA for including 5 not 4.

One concern l had was the brakes looking tiny behind those big wheels but they dont, the rotor size on the GT is pretty good. The car sits a lot lower than l expected and looks tough, l can imagine with the suspension mods and ride height that it will have great handling. The interior mods were minimal IMO but the interior of the Liberty is great as it is, some Sti embossing would have been the finishing touch though.

Test drive at 10am tomorrow, cant wait.

Cheers Simon

PS l agree about the MPS exhaust, that was a pathetic cost cutting move IMO. The quad pipes on the Sti GT is the single best mod by far, it looks great.

[agctr]

That is fantastic Simon.
Unsure about U but when I walked around the corner for that first time I was like WOW. Certainly a very striking look and I agree with the aggressive stance that the STi has.

AND FINALLY someone agrees with me re the exhaust, thanks Simon.
Enjoy your test tmrw and let us know how it all goes.
Have fun.
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Can anyone tell me whether it is a good idea to fit a turbo-timer? Is there anything else that should be done at the start? I think some-one was looking at paint protection.Any good/bad experiences? Bob.

[jaspert]

" I think some-one was looking at paint protection.Any good/bad experiences? Bob."

I think the current Subaru Liberty paint is quite thin and with hind sight ,i should have bought the paint protection package. After quite a few highway trips and i have plenty of deep chips to show for it.

jasper

[dmcgowan]

Bob,

I'm pretty sure turbo timers are illegal (at least in Vic?). I wouldn't bother personally - just be aware enough to not flog the car and then immediately switch it off and you should be fine.

Paint protection is very personal. Some think it is worthwhile and others think it is a complete and utter waste of money. I'm pretty much unconvinced but it's just personal opinion...

[Bob GT STi]

Thanks Darren,
Turbo-timers are still legal in Qld as far as I know,but I don't think I'll get one.
Bob

[dmcgowan]

I'm not entirely sure about their legality but just had a nagging suspicion...

I've had 4 turbos now and never had a problem with oil / turbos. Admittedly all were always stock but I think that they've improved heaps since the old Starion days. I think a bit of common sense in terms of when you turn off and how much of a flogging the car had a minute before you take the key out.

[Kayd]

guys ive ran into a bit of a problem. We have brought a liberty tuned by sti and prior to that we owned a Liberty GT. When i got the trade in value for the GT i nearly died! It was $36,000 and they were going to sell it for $45,990. So i decided to sell it privately.

The problem is we need to sell the GT before we get the STi. We can not have 2 cars at the same time. I have put advertisements for it in carpoint, the cars guide, put for sale signs on the windows (the window tint is really dark and you can not see them very well) and posted it on MRT.

Any other ideas on how i could get it sold urgently?

[agctr]

Hey Everyone.

For mine, TurboTimer wont be required, I baby my MY01 that much now that I dont get out until the fan switches itself off and Im driving a NA engine, so think I should have it covered.

For mine, Paint Protection is a must esp with paint becoming thinner by the day. Its just an extra level of security against chips etc and for the money it aint bad considering they protect everything inside as well.

Re quick sale Kayd, the only option that u might have left to you is going and talking to some of the auction houses. You wont get 45K for the GT but you wouldnt think U will only get 36K either.
Best of luck with the sale.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Kayd,

Good luck with the auction houses, but I think you have to face the unfortunate reality of second hand car prices. My best guess is you could aim for a quick sale in the high $30s privately or hang on a long time for the low $40s...

Can anyone say depreciation...

[I Wish]

Turbo timers are a waste of time and money. If you have been thrashing it a bit then all you have to do is stay off boost and cruise to your destination for the last 5km or so. That will be siufficient time for the turbo to cool down.The turbos are water cooled and the water will still circulate after the ignition has been turned off.

Kayd. It really is a buyers market at the moment and I think that you have to be realistic and maybe have to sell the vehicle for a lot less than you are expecting. Model cycle times are down and the market is flooded with nice secondhand vehicles with owners such as yourself looking to upgrade to the latest models.

[agctr]

Never really known it not to be a buyers market unless U are trading in a 1969 DINO GT Ferrari with genuine 2,000 miles on the clock.

I think u are either going to have to shop around and try and get the best offer available. Im 100% sure if there was a better option, you would have thought about it by now. I really wish you luck with the sale as I know it can be nerve racking to say the least.
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Kayd,
Have you tried carsales.com.au ? I bought a car for one of my sons through carsales.The market in Qld for second hand cars is very soft too.Good luck.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on turbo-timers.It has helped me decide not to get one.

Bob

[agctr]

I agree re the turbo timer so what are u going to spend that Mo on now Bob?
Ada///M.

PS Bob, havent seen the ///M appear as of yet in Melbourne.

[Bob GT STi]

I'm a bit of a fanatic so I always like to individualise(is that a word?) my cars.Any suggestions? I'm thinking of a tracker system rather than an alarm-has anyone had any experience with these? I'm sure there is one on the market in Australia.

The M3 left Brisbane about a week prior to Christmas but I think it went to a specific buyer. It was worth almost $5,000 more in Victoria than Qld.

Bob

[agctr]

I like the way you think Bob, tracker would work pretty good, Im sure there would be a Co that specialises in that but would hate to think what the monitoring costs would be considering there wouldnt be many users yet.
Ada///M.

PS RE the M, depending on KM's and quality will depend on delivery price. I found the quality and quanity of M's in BrisVegas to be far superior than in Melbourne, Sydney and Adealide, hence the higher value when they go south out of QLD.

[agctr]

QQ4U

Darren, any of the clutch stink the Americans get on the 2.5 as of yet ?
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Bob,

Can you get Quiktrak in BNE? I think the website is www.quiktrak.com.au (http://www.quiktrak.com.au) - and they seem to have been around for a few years?

Cheers,



Darren

[dmcgowan]

QQ4U

Darren, any of the clutch stink the Americans get on the 2.5 as of yet ?
Ada///M.

After Bulldog's thread hijack, so many potential answers to this....but

No nothing so far. But haven't been engaging in any take offs that would cause it either I guess

[agctr]

Thought as much.
Thanks for the quick reply.
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Thanks Darren,

I checked out Quiktrak today. Installation about $1000 then monitoring costs about $400/year. I'm still thinking about it . Have to see if insurance will reduce.

[agctr]

Damn.... $400 a year, that is some expense....
Unsure if Insurance will change that much but its worth a shot.
What quotes have u got for the STi thus far ?
Ada///M.

[Bob GT STi]

Adam,
I sent you a PM . Let me know if it didn't work.

Bob

[agctr]

Got the PM and resent back to U.
Thanks for the details.
Ada///M.

[jayandmel]

Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd let you all know that I just picked up my black sti sedan. I am totally stoked!!! We ordered the black number plates with the metallic silver writing, it suits the car completely. The head guy from Subaru NSW saw the car and was that impressed he has photographed it to put it in their monthly magazine.

Darren I totally agree with the torque, not that I have really squeezed it that hard. I have done 67 kms but am pushing for the 1500km by the weekend's out. When we picked it up it had 37km on the clock am jjust waiting for peak hour to die down in Sydney before I can totally enjoy!!!

We have number 54 of 300 and we couldn't be happier with the choice! We test drove 2 GT's before this and having owned a GTR R34, was a bit aprehensive of how it would stack up. No disrespect to the GT but this car is definately takes it to a whole new level!!!!

Traffic's died down know, off to drive, will load some pic's as soon as we stop driving.

Jay and Mel

[Bob GT STi]

Congratulations Jay and Mel,
I can't wait to see your photos. Have fun.
Bob

[agctr]

Driving in Sydney did I hear U say........ dont U mean CRAWL... LOL only joking. Im so happy that you are stoked with yr STi. That is so fantastic. And here u were not even a week ago having a melt down on the delay. I cant imagine HOW the R34 GT-R stack up against the STi but Im sure they would play well together. (R34 GT-R was on my shopping list only a TAD behind the ///M, but thats a WHOLE other story.)

Like Bob and Im sure the rest of the Guys and Girls on the Forum, cant wait to see pics of the STi.

Take care, drive safe and make sure you let Mel have a drive too......
All the best.
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Jay and Mel - congratulations - told you you'd love it :D :D

Adam, do you mind sharing the insurance #s? Pm is fine...

Bob - I'm not sure Quiktrak is worth it at that cost? I'd need to see a sizeable reduction in my insurance for that kind of coin? Could afford to lose a car a year and the $400 would cover my excess...

[jayandmel]

Guys just got in it's 12.20am and we have almost 200km on the clock!!! It just gets better and better the more you drive it.

All I can say is WHOO HOO SUBARU!!!!!!!!!

Bob, just thought we'd let you know we are having Quicktrak installed Monday, looked into all the other alternatives and they are all pretty similar in the features they offer but Quicktrak has reduced their install costs by half. (We had it in the Skyline and it cost almost 3K.) When we told the insurance companies we were installing it, they said it didn't matter they don't reduce the premiums at all. In one case the premium went up as they called it an accessory. We are running with it simply for the fact that it gives us a bit more peace of mind and Sydney has a huge car-jacking problem at the moment.

We tried all the insurance companies and the best value we found was Shannons & AAMI, we chose Shannons as they give you 2yrs new for new replacement & AAAMI only gave 12mths.

We will endeavour to get pics loaded this weekend.

Ps. Adam & Darren thanks again for all your help and input, it's great to be able to talk to a group of guys who really know their cars.

[agctr]

Fantastic Jay and Mel.

Your more than welcome for the assistance, least we could do. Cant believe how expensive the tracking system is but then again, if it works... why not. Plenty of car-jacking issues are not good in any town but have heard of a guy that bought a SLK55AMG in Sydney and he was followed by a group of guys, he called the cops and they got to him just as the guys were about to jump him.... not bad timing.

That is an amazing deal from Shannons sounds like its worth looking into thats for sure.

So happy that yr loving the STi and great to see them now rolling out onto the road. Cant wait to see the pics.... and I dont mind pics of the STi moving so I dont want to hear any excuses that U havent stopped to take any LOL....

All the best and keep in touch.
Ada///M.

Darren, sent you a PM re insurance, unsure if U got it or not as the Server is playing up.... Let me know.

[Jord]

Hi Guys,

Just thought i'd introduce myself. I've been reading all about your GT STi's and i must say i can't wait to get mine next week. I ordered a Silver manual Wagon mid December and i have spoken to the dealer today and i should get it Wednesday next week. Can't wait!!

And by the way i live in NSW on the Central Coast :)

[gead]

Welcome Jord...lots of gt sti owners on this board! Another wagon HOORAY!

[Bob GT STi]

Jay and Mel,
Thanks for the info.When I spoke to Quiktrak they said that they were installing in 2 GT STi's - one in Sydney and one in Melbourne.If we get a few of us together I wonder if they would give us a deal on monitoring?
I bet you're attracting attention in your Black GT STi.
Bob:)

[agctr]

G'Day and Welcome to the board Jord.
Atleast Simon doesnt feel so lonely with the only Estate any more.
Great to have you here.

Bob, could be a good suggestion on the group thing.
Ada///M.

[SuperhawkLGT]

My god someone please post more pics!

[agctr]

LMAO @ SuperhawkLGT, they are coming mate, they are coming. As I have said to u before, the pics serioulsy do nothing, even VID wouldnt harness the true colour and feelings but atleast it gives U an idea.

Hey and the lack of picks BUILDS EXCITMENT ......
Ada///M.

[Mondie]

My god someone please post more pics!

Yeah!! Did l hear mention of a Black GT Sti, l want to see that :lol:

[SuperhawkLGT]

Up here in the good ole USA we don't even get to look at these cars, nevermind have an opportunity to buy one.

[agctr]

I know Superhawk, I know but pics will be here sooooooon enough.
TIA for being patient.
Ada///M.

[I Wish]

Up here in the good ole USA we don't even get to look at these cars, nevermind have an opportunity to buy one.

But you did get the 2.5 litre WRX and STi first. As well as the 2.5 Liberty.

Has to count for something ?

[Mondie]

Up here in the good ole USA we don't even get to look at these cars, nevermind have an opportunity to buy one.

To give you an idea mate we are paying A$60k here for a Lib Sti, the new BMW M3 is A$150k. ie. 150% more expensive.

How does that comapre in the US out of curiosity, l bet its more like 75% more?

Thats why we are so excited by these cars, cant beat them for the money :lol:

Cheers

[agctr]

Simon,

Being a MOD at M3Forum.com, I know that a fully loaded ///M3 cost roughly USD60K onroad in the US. Therefore this works out roughly to be around the AUD100K mark, but the US doesn't get the full wak of power the EURO models does that we get 333HP vs 343HP, we also get the drilled brake package, but everything else is the same.
DAMN Australian LUXO TAX.
Ada///M.

[SuperhawkLGT]

$60k aud = $45k usd
$150k aud = $112k usd

An M3 here is about $60K-70k usd

[agctr]

Thanks for the info SuperhawkLGT.
Ada///M.

[agctr]

Darren, how did u go with the TINT?
Ada///M.

[dmcgowan]

Guys,

Tint went very well - both Chester and I were very happy with Rob's work. Was rebuilding our PC over the weekend so will post some pics of the 3 GT's next to each other up tonight.

Cheers,



Darren

[jaspert]

Woo Hoo! Can't wait for the photos :) .

jasper

[SuperhawkLGT]

+1

[Jord]

My dealer just rang me today and told me that they can't get my wagon for atleast another 1 1/2 weeks. Is anyone else having trouble getting their wagon?

[dmcgowan]

OK Guys.

Here are a couple of pics of the result of Rob Tait's fine handiwork over the weekend. Cars featured - GT Wagon = Rob's, GT STi's = Chester & Darren

#1 - front end of my car with Rob's wagon at the rear
#2 - rear of both cars with Rob checking out his work!
#3 - the craftsman at work
#4 - front view (just realised I must have had the door partially open - oops)
#5 - another front view
#6 - side view of both cars
#7 - front quarter view (something wierd with the reflection of Rob's garage door here?)

Hope to see some of you this weekend at the WRX Show 'n' Shine

Cheers,


Darren

[gead]

Jord, i have been told my wagon will be on a truck tomorrow subject to the finace going thru...did they give you a reason?

[Jord]

Didn't really give a reason. They just said they are trying to get it but it's still in Melbourne. I think my dealership is getting screwed around a little bit.... I know they are getting a little frustrated. They have offered to loan me a car though until it arrives.

[agctr]

Looks mighty fine Darren very nice indeed, very SHARP. I suppose it will be Simon and I next.

Jord, sounds a bit weird but how fantastic is that, a loan car till the STi arrives, now that is customer service I have to say. Just keep on them and keep pushing, but take the loaner for the moment.
Ada///M.

[Jord]

Yeah its good of them to give me the loaner. I'll go pick it up tomorrow. I think they just feel sorry for me as i've already sold my last car. I'm just getting so frustrated thugh... I want my STi!

[agctr]

Well you are in a great position, usually most ppl are still trying to get rid of their current wip. As I said, just keep on them mate.

Any fries with that STi order lol .... hang in there mate, I know how u feel.

Simon, get any nibbles of the weekend mate ?
Ada///M.

[jaspert]

The urban grey looks a lot better in brigthly lit photos than the earlier batch.
I really like the quad muffler tips on the sedan and look forward to hearing the exhaust note on the weekend.
I think your car is definitely ready for the "show and shine' meet on the weekend and get ready for plenty of attention :icon_bigg .
Thanks for uploading the pics.

jasper

[SuperhawkLGT]

Sweet, same nose as us Americans, + lip.

[MY06Liberty]

Just reporting in. Dealer gave me a call late yesterday afternon and said I can pick up my new ride this afternoon! Hooray!

Aki.

[gead]

congrats! how exciting...i think mine gets on a truck today for the trip home...maybe thursday i reckon...

[dmcgowan]

Gead - if it does, you've gotta make the WRX Show'n'shine on Sunday...

[gead]

i would, but can you believe it i am going to perth on friday morning!....arrggghhh

[I Wish]

Love the quad tailpipes..

[MY06Liberty]

Thanks Gead, Congrats on yours too. :)

This baby is really getting rough.. she'll be dirty as soon she leaves the showroom. Its raining up here in Sydney.

[jlce88]

Love the quad tailpipes..

+1

and love those clear headlight/turn signals

The car's a beauty. I hope all 300 STIs go quick and don't become showroom queens like our Spec B seems to have become over here. The only local dealer that got one can't seem to give it away, I saw it in the showroom today. Pretty soon they'll move it out to the lot I'm sure.

[Jord]

Gead - Keep me posted on what happens with your wagon. I want to make sure my dealership knows :icon_twis

[agctr]

Thats fantastic news guys..... very happy for you both.
Thanks for all the great comments too jlce88 & Stephen....
Ada///M.

[MY06Liberty]

Hey! #56/300 has made it home safely. :)
She drives like a dream... much more lower end than I expected!

Aki.

[Mondie]

Hey! #56/300 has made it home safely. :)
She drives like a dream... much more lower end than I expected!

Aki.

Congratulations! 55 made it home today too and l agree, much more action in the lower end of the rev range.

[redrobin]

Hi all,

I finally, actually, got my #5 this afternoon. Took it for a run down to Wisemans Ferry and back (for those who know Sydney).

If you don't, it's a long, twisty, reasonably quiet and not very often patrolled 45km of pretty poor road, but it is great for a fast blast.

What a great car, my wife-o-meter didn't complain about excessive speed until about 20 kms per hour faster than she normally would. Pretty good.

Darryl

[MY06Liberty]

Hi all,

I finally, actually, got my #5 this afternoon. Took it for a run down to Wisemans Ferry and back (for those who know Sydney).

If you don't, it's a long, twisty, reasonably quiet and not very often patrolled 45km of pretty poor road, but it is great for a fast blast.

What a great car, my wife-o-meter didn't complain about excessive speed until about 20 kms per hour faster than she normally would. Pretty good.

Darryl


Congratulations Darryl! Wisemans Ferry? That is kinda out my way. I live in Arcadia. I agree the road tend to be a little out that way, but I must warn you I have given a ticket for doing <15KPH over the posted limit. hehhe. Just be carefully fellas. I guess I was just unlucky though, haven't ever seen them again since. :D

Aki

[c_muoio]

No.13/300

[exsing]

Great looking pics C_Muoio! :)

[SuperhawkLGT]

Is that the only color these come in or just the best? :)

[agctr]

The colours offered were

Black (STi was offered in black BUT AN EXTREMELY LIGHT RUN OF SOME 20 Units ONLY)
Urban Grey (All the STi pics seen so far)
Silver Grey (My current colour, looks great but havent seen any STi Units as of yet)
Ada///M.

[MY06Liberty]

I have a silver sedan. I love her the way she is. I have just been bit lazy and flat out at work to take pics. I'll do my best to have some pics of my silver 56/300 before the week is out. :)

Aki.

[agctr]

Fantastic Aki, I think you are the first to have the silver and not the UG or OB like most of the guys here. Cant wait to see the pics Aki.
Take care mate.
Ada///M.