Its been a while since l participated on this forum, so long in fact that l couldnt find my old account details. Looks like it remains an active and friendly forum
l was an early adopter back in early 2006 buying a new Liberty tb STi when they were first released. There we many things l liked about the car but ultimately we fell out of love after a year and l sold her off. l didn't like the weak brakes, and the engine lacked a bit of poke, was laggy down low and had an insipid engine note. l could have done some mods but chose to get out while the resale was still strong.
Its now time for a second car mainly for me but also occasional family dutys. Three appeal, an Evo IX, M3 or an MY07 Lib Sti. The later STi really is the car the first should have been, Brembo's, Sunroof, Xenons, 6spd etc. l am yet to drive one and was hoping to get owners opinions on how different it is to the MY06 version. Is the engine torquier with a nicer note? Is the handling improved at all, l remember it being ok but tended to push a bit through corners? l was also curious about the gearbox, is this an STi item or is it just the shifter?
l would consider some light mods, ECUtek & exhaust mainly, any owners done these mods and what do you think of the improved grunt and driveability?
Finally, how much and where can l source one of those neat looking JDM grilles, they certainly finish off the car?
Sorry for all the questions
Cheers all,
mondie