Thread: 07 GT turbo whoops STI when it tried a Fly-By.

These two very late model Subaru STis behind me are trying to get me to go on the throttle. We are on a one lane road at this point.
One takes an exit, the other one is right behind. We get to the two lane section, I see the STI slow way down from 75 mph to about 40 mph. I slow down too.
He's still way behind and then I see him go full throttle and attempt a fly-by. At this point I get ready when he gets to my back bumper I lay in the throttle.
He's probably going 75-80 I'm still at 50. As soon as I got on the throttle, I stopped his fly-by instantly and we are side by side at 80 mph.
Then I put a few car lengths and hit 110 mph and I back out. I walked him on a long and steep uphill. Which for a heavy car, is not an advantage to say the least.

Just so you know about every single STi around here is modified and there is a very popular Subaru modding shop locally. Chances are it was pushing more boost than stock. Looked great and was pretty fast !
He didn't seem to want to discuss after, he just kept going. Looked pissed lol...

I'd probably wonder...but why would he attempt the fly-by...when it's most likely a dig only car?

Good kill.

Originally Posted by blueguy

I'd probably wonder...but why would he attempt the fly-by...when it's most likely a dig only car?
Good kill.

To give himself a chance I guess.

Stock the new STIs run 13.1 @ 104 mph so they are not that slow. That one had a full exhaust for sure and I believe more boost as well.

It could be the boyfriend of the neighbor's girl up front of my house. It's identical, has the same/similar mod exhaust, same color everything.

Originally Posted by 98GrandPrixIraqVet

Never ran into a subbie I couldn't stomp.

My gutted 3.4 crappy hack tune 97 GTP wasted them things. Newer bodystyle like 08 wagon, guy I used to work with swore up and down it would smoke my car until he got into it with me at a light. Even from a dig I wasn't impressed. I think he was sleeping. Over a 100 I would have prolly lost on the interstate....... Gotta pick and choose the battles! HAHA

Nice to see more of them getting knocked back a few notches from the Wbody crowd!

Have you raced a true late model STI ? 13.1 @ 104 mph takes a decent M90 GTP to beat it, especially on street tires.
The regular Subarus are slow as hell though.

Originally Posted by 98GrandPrixIraqVet

Yes 08 Sti wagon. with a cobb access port I worked with the guy back in ND.

HEAVY!!!!!!!

That's the only word that matters in that comparison.

Ohh and my GTP was gutted to hell like I said, unless you've ditched rear sway diagonal braces metal bumper supports scrapped out all the sound deadening, no passenger airbag, plus all the obvious sh1t that has a bolt or clip holding it in, ohh maybe a little weight missing from rust too. I promise that car is lighter than your turbo parts car.....

lol no wonder it had no chance !!

I'm talking about a full weight GTP vs a sedan or hatchback STI ! ?
Sti wagon ?? didn't even know they made that.

Originally Posted by 98GrandPrixIraqVet

http://photos.ecarlist.com/Tj/Uu/mr/.../gy/Pg_640.jpg

looked like that minus the doofy roof rack, same wheels just access port is all it had.

Ah I see !

Those ones where the slowest


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Originally Posted by 98GrandPrixIraqVet

Yep still got smashed try explain that to the dude that owned the heavy pig.....

besides who knows if it is modded. There are 10 sec STIs around here. 11 sec STIs. 12 sec etc... all the way up to 14 sec with a bad driver.
You never know what you will be up against. STIs aren't all slow.

Most need a driver mod IMO...friend of mine had a 05 I could launch it way better then he could and yes I had 3 Na subarus and they are slow as hell but the awd is nice


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I had an 06 WRX TR... the "tuner ready" version... LOL with a bigger turbo exhaust e85 etc... but the TR and with the 5 Speed was light.. like 3100 lbs full weight with me in it and all fluids. Walked frosty when he was on a 2.8 setup on the interstate. I have a video somewhere... but shortly after clutch went.. then grenaded 1st 2nd and 3rd.. and went back to my bonnie :-)

Yeah that thing made its death wish pretty quickly..