RichieT Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Well I traded in the lovely XV with 12000 miles on it, after two years and ordered this 2017 WRX STI. My local dealer had sold all the 2016 models so they had ordered a WR Blue 2017 demonstrator which they kept for me. I'm really well impressed with it. I'll never miss chance to post some pictures. Big thanks to the lads of http://www.eagleshamgarage-subaru.co.uk for all the help, advise and service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Very nice! I'll check them out if I ever feel the need to upgrade to a newer model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Sandals said: Very nice! I'll check them out if I ever feel the need to upgrade to a newer model! This is the first STI I have had so I can't pit agaist an older model. The reason I have this STI is due to the heritage of the STI as I think they have all looked great throughout years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, RichieT said: This is the first STI I have had so I can't pit agaist an older model. The reason I have this STI is due to the heritage of the STI as I think they have all looked great throughout years. Agree completely... I don't think Subaru have ever made an ugly STI :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Lovely car, bet you're well chuffed [emoji106] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgarside Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Looks amazing, but then I am biased I have exact same 2014/2015 model :-) any idea what the changes are from 2014 to 2017 model? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 2 October 2016 at 10:25 AM, dgarside said: Looks amazing, but then I am biased I have exact same 2014/2015 model :-) any idea what the changes are from 2014 to 2017 model? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mechanically not a lot has changed on the STI in years I guess. One of things that was changed from Mark Higgins 2014 TT lap record was the steering. This now has less turns from lock to lock after this big near miss. In addition to the steering being tweeked Subaru have also fitted a D shaped steering wheel which feels really good and easy to handling. It feels good. Changes to the Subaru Starlink Infotainment system which includes voice recognition. It also has the keyless access and start system installed, so you dont use a key in the ignition, you just need to have it in your pocket and you can open and lock the doors with your fingers, and use the push button start. I think that is everything. Same car effectively but just a little more refined with extra touches. I hope this answers some of your questions. Richie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Bloomin' heck... he held that like a champ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieT Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yes, and he continued talking after it as if it had never happened. (Quote) The biggest moment of my life (Unquote), and you would never tell from his calm voice. You can see in the small screen how frantic his arm movements are trying to save the spin. The 2017 STI has benefited from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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