IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

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Old 03-23-08, 07:00 PM
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My buddy just got one as well. It's undeniably a fun car.

Take care and ride safe!!!
Old 03-23-08, 07:44 PM
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my buddy's got a wrx and tuning these babies with minor bolt ons yield decent gains. i'm not sure how the new sti's are designed but i know the previous models can have its ECU reflashed with an accessport and u can reflash it as many times as you please with different settings to tune your car on the fly. a wrx with just a catback exhaust and an accessport is good for 265hp which is quite a bump from 230hp for about $1200.

hopefully these will be easily tunable as well and if you're into that scene you'll have blast. AWD might be a little weird at first but when pulling out of corners on the gas with grip it's extremely rewarding but do realize that there IS a limit and if you should lose it, it's a bit more different to recover than a 2wheel drive vehicle.

i'm looking into buying a used evo or sti as a tuner car/weekend car as well but you've got an sti already. have fun man
Old 03-23-08, 08:15 PM
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IS For Life!
Old 03-23-08, 09:10 PM
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I love the new sti's.. They are a bit pricey compared to their previous years, but love the new looks. It will be a very fun car for you. Looks great.
Old 03-23-08, 09:17 PM
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see ya! take it easy, that must be fun to drive, boost boooost!!!
Old 03-23-08, 11:35 PM
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nice sti man, still i woulda gone with black lolol. but post more shots up man, interior n all
Old 03-25-08, 03:40 PM
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sweet... see ya on nasioc.com
Old 03-25-08, 03:44 PM
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no wayyy IS !! lol but really nice car although i prefer the 07 model better
Old 03-25-08, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Navigatn
sweet... see ya on nasioc.com
I like www.iwsti.com better.
Old 03-25-08, 05:24 PM
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Yeah its true I got rid of my IS too, it pleases the eye but its really not a drivers car. I did not enjoy driving it at all.
Old 03-25-08, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 9520G
Yeah its true I got rid of my IS too, it pleases the eye but its really not a drivers car. I did not enjoy driving it at all.
Unfortunately lots of people think like that about the IS, yes even IS350 guys have made the switch. The IS is extremely appealing both inside and out thats why I got mine.

What did you end up replacing your IS with?
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