2008 Impreza STI Controls/Gauges

[alecz92]

When i saw the red light STI i had an orgasm!

[SpencerS77]

beautiful car! Love the Ford sign in the garage too;) I love starting our Legacy and watching the gauge sweep....Anyways, How does the C-Diff control work? And does it make much of a difference if you switch Si Drive modes? Also, do you like the VDC system? Sorry for all the questions... ahaha

[ecidol]

haha 14.4 MPG... ouchh

[g00b3r7]

@ecidol Heh yeah...to be expected from a brand new motor with no miles on it :)

[normalais]

How does it drive in winter? Do you know if it has all the same differentials as a Subaru Outback?

[g00b3r7]

@normalais She drove great in the winter, especially with the X-Ice2's :). The differentials are different, being that it has DCCD and beefier internals to accommodate the extra power.

[faty6892915]

Type PRIZE before youtube and hit enter

[Sandeep9201]

Hey bro, im really interested in this car but i want to know all the bad things about this car. Clutch life? registration fee's? tags? other things? gas itnt a big deal. i just dont like buying something and regretting it when i buy something i like to be happy about it and not look back. So far i want the sti or 350z NISMO eidition. i just want something that is perfect especially if i spend 35 g's...... PLEASE HELP ME!!!

[g00b3r7]

@Sandeep9201 I'm at 30k on the stock clutch and feel no softness in the pedal or sluggish acceleration on a highway downshift. Stock clutch should easily top 50k with an experienced driver; that understands these cars.

Registration is dependent on how you get it also, private/dealer. I shell out $290/year, reg/tags. Subarus are love/hate cars. the NISMO is a nice coupe, but factor in what your situation is, will it be practical for you? Winter? Operating costs? Personally I'd take STI > NISMO

[g00b3r7]

@Sandeep9201 The bad things about these cars are typically a rough stock tune, surrender monkey paint, the "Subaru squeaks" while driving, tire noise on the stocks, suspension stiffness ect. Nothing out of the realm of 'normal' for a Subaru. Any issues you run in to are easily resolved with a tune, some 3M invisible guard/winterizing the body depending on your location.

Try to find a dealer/friend with an STI, drive it if possible, see one. Feel it out, you'll know if it's the car for you.

[Sandeep9201]

@g00b3r7 How much is that 3M guard? and does it leave residue on the paint when you take it off? and were can i get it? does it need professional?installation? sorry for all the questions i always thought man when i get a GTR ill get that 3M but i never thought that the sti might need it but now i think the 3M would be a great idea for the sti too.

[NemusAurelius]

center console looks nice

[g00b3r7]

@NemusAurelius It's very spartan in design but useful...with the c. diff controls and SI Drive snugged in there :)

[ShelbyMustang456789]

wow it looks so f*cking sexy^^ Like the colour, like car, like the interieur = Wanna have it^^ Have fun with it^^

[coltsuperocean10]

Does your Dad know youve got his keys?

[g00b3r7]

@coltsuperocean10 My father passed away many years ago mate, in the line of duty.

Regardless, he was a Cadillac man :)

[coltsuperocean10]

@g00b3r7 you should sell his cars then! When your old enough to drive you should get a little runaround!! hahaha

[jasonw56k]

I ... need ... this ... car ....

[g00b3r7]

@jasonw56k Well you can buy it now if you want, I just ordered an '11 STI :)

[AyraBoy]

i dont get what that "AUTO, MANUAL" is next to the stick shift...u can drive automatic transmission or wat?

[AzNtacoSAUCE]

@AyraBoy that's to control how the center diff distributes the power. example: auto- sends more power to the rear wheels, and more power to the front for auto+. manual is basically controlling precisely how much power goes to front/rear yourself. how do i know? i own an 08 STi as well :]

oh, and there is no way for a vehicle with 3 pedals to shift automatically.

[jasonw56k]

@AzNtacoSAUCE just being a complete noob here but... when would you ever want to send more power to the front?

[AzNtacoSAUCE]

@jasonw56k hey, we all gotta start somewhere, don't we? anyway, you would typically want to send more power to the front in low-traction conditions. i never got the chance to try it out yet, as we don't get snow in cairns :P

[jasonw56k]

@AzNtacoSAUCE Ohhh... heavy front = more traction . Got it, thanks.

[AyraBoy]

@AzNtacoSAUCE ohhh okayy thanks

[parryere2k7]

:( wish they did have them......

[parryere2k7]

Dose this have auto headlights and auto wipers ?

[g00b3r7]

@parryere2k7 No, it doesn't. STI's don't get those fancies =P

[Persojet]

driving video with differend speeds would be nice (all the way from slow city streets to freeway)

[AMIRB11S]

wow 

[LigerZero1985]

did you put a laser detector on the dashboard?

[g00b3r7]

@LigerZero1985 No, no laser detector anywhere there. I've actually never owned a detector of any kind, and still no tickets =]

[Hometownboredom]

im so fucking jealous... i want an sti so bad...but im only 16 and i han no money..... sad day but i love subaru

[g00b3r7]

@Hometownboredom Just keep up with Subaru, research what you want...come time if you still want an STI, or even and EVO (yes I love both =]), you'll have a plethora of choices by that time!

[carveriscool]

God, I want one of these so bad.

[g00b3r7]

@carveriscool Just gotta head over to your local dealer and give one a drive! Any STi or WRX except for the '08...horrible...and you'll fall in love!

[carveriscool]

@g00b3r7 Yeah, I know. Me and my dad test drove a white '08 Subaru Impreza STi. It felt kinda overweight. I currently own a '98 Subaru Impreza Brighton. Going to swap it with an STi engine sometime.

[ChicanoRockero]

cool

[aminuk23]

lucky you, i absoloutly adore your car and it must be alot of fun just driving it.

[g00b3r7]

Thanks! I love driving it, just got it washed for the first time in months since Iowa finally got into the 50s....time for spring driving to begin!

[kohoko]

@g00b3r7 I alsi said fuckyou to you. :P Damn I want that car so bad, still need the money, but I'm going to buy the Impreza 2.5i Sport in the next weeks, can't wait for it!! After a couple of years with this one, I hope I will get my hand on a STi

[g00b3r7]

@kohoko 2.5i Sports are a good start, a fellow Impreza owner I chat with at FinalGear has one, adds something new every day! Personally, if I was going N/A...I love the 2.5RS...the GC look is so damn sexy.

[crazy8sx08]

@kohoko yea dude go for the rs instead of the i if u can honestly i drove them both and the rs feels more natural and looks better than the i

[kohoko]

@crazy8sx08 Yeah I think that too, I will add the hood of the STi too. The stock lips on the S makes the car look much more beautiful than the i.

[g00b3r7]

@aminuk23 Thanks! She's a joy to drive every day, I'm up to 30k now...right into the sweet spot of it's break-in =]

[NJsFyNeSt]

I LOOOOOVEEEE the light sabers on the start up display on Subbies!

[g00b3r7]

hehe, they are pretty neat ah?

[NJsFyNeSt]

It makes no sense to have something so badass on a car.

[bored524]

typical sti owner finding any reason to be inside the car..lol..nice choice im buying a used 09 pretty soon, hows she holding up in the rain or snow if you have any? any issues or problems come up? anything you dont like about it?

[g00b3r7]

It held up awesome in the winter, had record snowfall this year....never had a problem.

I don't like some small quirks like pilot bearing noise on start-up if it's cold..I can't really point anything out specifically though.

[futbol345]

wonderful sti! 2 questions............

1) what made you choose the STI over the EVO GSR/MR?

2) what song were you playn in your car? Sounds Catchy! for "spirit drivin" :)

[g00b3r7]

I think the biggest reason I went STI over EVO was because of being a previous STI owner, and I needed a bit more utilitarian use out of my car with cargo space and all. And for some reason the local Mitsu dealer was bottom barrel to get an EVO at the time (Jan. '08), unless I forked over more than I did for the STI order. In I had just straight fallen in love with my Subies, but wish I could have an MR Touring at the same time!

The song is Röyksopp - Circuit Breaker. Great driving song.

[futbol345]

thanks!

[iraniehbahal]

love it, but question. what does that display on the dash in the middle show? gas mileage or avg. or something?

[g00b3r7]

Thanks!

It shows Temp/Avg MPG/Time. Was getting horrible gas mileage at the time too =]

[JasonChan1000]

i love this sti

[g00b3r7]

Thanks, I'm lovin' it too

[BMXwannabepro]

just bought one today

[g00b3r7]

Sweet man, what color? New/Used?

[BMXwannabepro]

A white one , its brand new but the 09 model

[ipodtouch1313]

amazing car man, your a lucky person

[g00b3r7]

Thanks so much!

[karbine409]

thats one clean STi man!

very sweet, exactly what i want, a black sti.

[g00b3r7]

Thanks! Black Pearl is a great choice

[g00b3r7]

Thanks very much! almost 2 years now, trying to keep it as clean as possible :)

[pompilot301]

i should've bought a WRX/sti instead of my Civic Si back in 06. hmmm

[Mpftmead]

Congrats man! Excellent color choice! I'm going to be picking up a 2010 in December, are there any options you think I should definitely get? Also if there's anything you think I should know/wish you had known going into the buying experience please share!

[tj532317]

i am going to be getting a wrx in a couple of days

[g00b3r7]

Sweet!! What year? I wish you luck with it.

[tj532317]

2010 wrx sedan

[Mpftmead]

Your Avg fuel economy said 14 lolz I hope I can get a little better when I get this car...although if your like me you were testing it out! ;)

[g00b3r7]

Hehe yeah it was pretty bad for the first couple weeks of having the car, and during the 1000mi break in. I get around 20-21mpg now with my driving habits...17-18mpg if I get a little spirited between tanks =]

[mrwilliwizard]

nice car

[g00b3r7]

Thanks! It's been a great car so far.

[jus2phast4uLGT]

i didnt know it was an sti till you guage swep

[g00b3r7]

Sure is! It would be very unique to see a WRX owner put an STI cluster in his car!

[jeffffej21]

the car lock sound sounds like a cellphone

[g00b3r7]

Heh yeah it kinda does, unique from other noises from other cars, though Toyota uses this similar beep.

[PnkFloydFan420]

sweet sti man. dont wreck it lol

[g00b3r7]

Thanks! I'm definitely staying safe with it.

[FalloutProductions1]

why did they lower the compression ratio on the new sti's?

[g00b3r7]

They are a bit lower than the WRX models, which run 8.4:1

My STI has 8.2:1 to make up for the increased pressure from the turbocharger, can't blow those nice heads...or destroy pistons on higher compression :D

[lbailey2705]

man next time you start up the car in the garage open the door....we want you to stay alive so you can keep posting on youtube lol!

[g00b3r7]

Hehe it was cold, Didn't run it long enough to do any harm...more videos will still be coming from me. =]

[aminuk23]

@lbailey2705 its 0 emission and he wont die even in closed garage doors.

[Gunit88AZN]

yo thats sick!! wheres the flashing blue light coming from?

[g00b3r7]

It's my headlights, when my key goes in and out of the ignition it activates them, instead of the handbrake activating the lights like older models.

[woopywoop24]

Does it have push start button as a standard?? or optional??

[DarkgreenXatu]

when you have it in neutral, the daytime running lights turn off if you pull the handbrake. i think the key-headlight switch is a good idea. i always used to forget to turn off my headlights. now its not a problem haha

[janoxxx69]

es bellisimo pero se veria mejor en el sti 2006 , 2007,,,

por que el modelo de ahora ,,no me ha gustado

[1englandnigga]

random question: when you unlock it twice is it the first one jus unlocks the driver's door and then the second all of them?

[g00b3r7]

Yep, just like that. I also have an unlock button for the hatch only that will make two long beeps to let you know.

[1englandnigga]

hey remember that video request i asked u about? if you are able to do it, if you like, can you also add that in there too, cos i've been watching other STi videos and people have been asking similar questions to mine. i used to think they were dumb, but not really. it's interesting to know alot about my favorite car

[woopywoop24]

Unlocking the doors using the remote gives you the option to unlock the driver's door only when pressed once and all doors unlock when you press unlock for the second time...What if you try to unlock the doors using the key?? is it the same as the remote or just 1 turn of the key will unlock all doors??

[g00b3r7]

You know I have maybe once used my key to unlock the door, and I think it just does the drivers side, doesn't unlock everything. Would be pretty damn neat though if it did.

[mzking1980]

very nice! do you like this model over the sedan versions?

[g00b3r7]

I do, but it's not a clear winner over it. I like it for being wagon form, there is a lot more room for me to haul things. It's got the nice gadgets like VDC, updated DCCD, and SI drive. A little bit of a tamed ride with the double-wishbone rear suspension, but hasn't lost any of it's bite.

[timmah1231]

looks great man. i love that color. random question: does the 08 STi have the same shift beeper as the previous model years? i've seen the light, but haven't heard the beep in other videos...

[g00b3r7]

They have it, but it just sounds a little quieter. I show it in my SI Drive/Rev Indicator video

[DaddyTyce]

rosary on rearview?

[g00b3r7]

Aye, it's a Lutheran Rosary

[DaddyTyce]

always gotta have the rosary on it ;)

havent gotten in a crash yet

[kellyvtec]

LOL, is it me or did i see you AVG 14.4 mpg

[g00b3r7]

Heh yeah...this was the second day I had the car, was getting total junk milage! =P

[DarkgreenXatu]

gets better mileage with better gas :T thats wat i dont like about these subies. i have a 2.5i, and on 91, i get 22 avg, but on 87, i get 16 avg :T

[1englandnigga]

yo i have a video request. can u do a video of you accelerating w/ the rev limiter cos i havent seen a video of an 08 accelerating or going to top speed. u think u can do dat?

[g00b3r7]

Like the rev indicator light? I could definitely do that, even tomorrow . Just got a suction mount so I can have it record over my shoulder, I won't be going at any extreme speeds though =]

[1englandnigga]

yea the rev indicator light, plus the beep it makes.

[kellyvtec]

nice car, i'm looking into one myself, what is your avg mpg? does the SI drive in I mode save fuel like they claim? sorry to bust your chops, your garage seems to need a lil cleaning, haha, but sweet ride

[g00b3r7]

I get about 21mpg overall. Intelligent mode is a bit of a saver in town since the throttle is dulled down a lot, but the highway it won't make a difference, like when you're in cruise. It will keep it tamed when overtaking.

As for my garage, well it's a lot cleaner now, I had to fit my Mustang in there =P

[DustDevil098]

does the SI drive system (one the lowest level)

make it waaaaaaaaaay better on gas?????

[g00b3r7]

It does a bit better in intelligent mode in town, but on the highway it's about the same.

[bluemystic7501]

6.7k redline?

[g00b3r7]

Yeah, I am not sure what the exact reason why they lowered the redline from 7k on the previous EJ257 motors. Might have been a torque curve thing.

[1englandnigga]

how do u do that with the lights?

[g00b3r7]

Them going on and off quickly is due to the key going in and out of the ignition, you don't have to worry about accidentally leaving your lights on.

Moving up and down, I have a roller on the left that points the headlights down/up if I am a bit blinding to oncoming traffic.

[1englandnigga]

ohh cool thats very useful, does the 06-07 STi have that cos thats the one i wanna get, also does it come with the same security system, and do they lights flash when the key is inserted in the ignition like this one? sorry for asking so much questions its jus dat i really love subaru's i jus wanna know everything about them lol

[g00b3r7]

'06-'07 comes with the directional headlights, but the handbrake would trip the lights on and off as oppose to the key being put in/out of the ignition on my '08. The same security system too...I shoulda kept my '06 for a bit to do a comparison :).

I definitely share your same enthusiasm for Subies, I can't say I would drive anything else :)

[1englandnigga]

i wouldnt either but i dont have a choice, i drive my parents Crown Vic SE LX. What do you mean by directional headlights? and another questions, THE DRLs, do both HID (lower output than night) and tailights come on for daytime driving? cos i seen so many videos where ppl have the front and rear lights on in the day

[g00b3r7]

Headlights go up and down, too bad they don't turn left/right with the steering =P.

As for DRL, the the '08 is DRL only (the lame low powers) unless you turn headlights on.

The '06-'07 is all HIDS all the time, with just a very low power parking light that can be selected on or off that sits on the top of the steering column.

[1englandnigga]

oh that what that button was for. i wondered.

but what about the tailights, do they come on with the DRLs?

[g00b3r7]

MY06-07 yeah, MY08 no.

[1englandnigga]

oh ok. is there any way to turn off the rear lights and keep the front on?

[Intelpentium54321]

whatever happened to the free tank of gas :(

[grinx25]

i love that car, fuking nice car..... I HATE U

[g00b3r7]

hehe, thanks =]

[bbik3R]

claro, pode demorar um bocado ate ter tempo, o carro esta na loja / oficina. mantem os olhos na minha pagina.

correct portuguese :D

[g00b3r7]

Thanks =D

[bbik3R]

i understand that.. in portuguese->

cla

[bbik3R]

thanks bro

[bbik3R]

hey.. i m portuguese so sorry for my bad english..

i love your car, and if u don t mind, can you make a video of all options and things about the navigation and computer´s subaru??

i would like to see how it works ..

thanks a lot

[g00b3r7]

Certo! Poderia ser um pouco antes de eu posso, carro está sendo trabalhado sobre. Mas manter os olhos abertos na minha página!

Pensei que eu iria traduzir para ajudá-lo a ler a minha mensagem melhor =]

[OGTripleTriple]

I want an Impreza, it's my dream car but I'm not all that wealthy........ Great car there bro.

[g00b3r7]

Thanks, I hope you do get one in due time my friend! =]

[Pinggong272]

Beautiful hopefully I can get one when I graduate. Rape any Evos yet? Lol Enjoy!

[g00b3r7]

I barely encounter EVO's out here sadly =[

Thanks!

[twincam2]

hi how many miles per gallon do u get?

[g00b3r7]

I get about 22mpg combined. From the day I got it until about 2000 miles, I was getting 15mpg....which kind of worried me for a bit. I got a good judgment of it on my trip up to Minnesota, highway, interstate, and city driving got me 22mpg.

I did get 30mpg being very conservative with the throttle during county and highway driving though.

[twincam2]

alri tanks m8

[Jadakiss256]

just got a 06 STi, i couldnt get d 08, d body is wack on it, still high performance car bro, nice choice ;D

[g00b3r7]

Thanks! Good luck with your '06

[WiiFreedom]

Nice car!!! 99999/5* I want one too!! =D

[g00b3r7]

Thanks very much!

[monkeyman913462]

I NEED THIS CAR!!!!!!! (im only 13) lol

[WiiFreedom]

I want one too. (I'm turning 15 and I'm getting my permit soon.) But I'm broke. =(

[g00b3r7]

In due time guys =]

[monkeyman913462]

lol. i need to wate until im 17 to learn to drive... but im counting on winning the lotery...! lol

[WiiFreedom]

me too.

[bbik3R]

hey.. i m portuguese so sorry for my bad english..

i love your car, and if u don t mind, can you make a video of all options and things about the navigation and computer´s subaru??

i would like to see how it works ..

thanks a lot

[gevorgjaan]

Nice car, I'm thinking about getting one, how much is the lease on it?

But my main question towards you is what was the name of that song??? That was dope! Can you email it to me or at least tell me the name? Thank you soo much

[g00b3r7]

Thanks! I'm not sure what the lease prices are, I'd guess in the $300 range due to the type.

The song that was playing is Röyksopp - Circuit Breaker, very awesome song =]. I suggest finding their CD if you are into electronica or techno-like music.

[gevorgjaan]

Yes, I like electronica a lot! Thanks a lot, have fun with the car! :-)

[akrexak]

Its high 400s with a down payment, i have done all my research.  Im waiting for the wife to get a full time, thats why you dont see my video yet.

LOL

[ore5ama]

wat was the button u pressed at 45sec

was it to choose btwn manual with stick and auto !?

[g00b3r7]

That was to either put my center differential into manual mode where I can set the split, or have it automatically do it.

[DarkgreenXatu]

it was a six speed stick, how do you change it into auto?

[hioshi1027ph]

you are ritch!!

[g00b3r7]

Heh, I wish! Maybe someday I will be, and I can have Litchfield come over and convert my STI to a Type-25 =]

[earvinv92]

that cars sick how does it feel when your speeding

[g00b3r7]

Well..I'd say it feels pretty planted when I'm up to speed =]

[NavyDentalCorps]

dang. the new STi is REALLY starting to grow into me.

i'm still gonna get the sedan (04 or 06, not gonna complain when i get either one)......but if they are hard to get, then i'll just get the new one.

[g00b3r7]

No matter which you get, it's a great choice! I haven't had a bit of negative points towards any of the years of STI.

[bprider619]

nice subie..the 08s are starting to grow on me

any mods yet?

[g00b3r7]

Thanks, no mods yet. But I am soon ordering an electrical boost gauge from Prosport, and will be heading to AMS in Illinois for my birthday to get her stage one tuned.

[faYte0607]

gratz on the new car!

[g00b3r7]

Thanks!

[spechul1]

go put some gas in your car dammit. im paranoid. i hate letting my tank go below half. lol

[g00b3r7]

Heh yeah, it was too cold to go out and fill it up :P

[syncade]

now THATS how subaru should have made them in 04. the old ones look so gay

[g00b3r7]

Sometimes I debate on getting a 04-06 again down the road...or even a 2.5RS for a project car

[f4r20]

does it have an aux plug or whatever its called???

[akrexak]

He plays with the ipod thats attached to the AUX..

As Akrexak said, iPod is playing on AUX that is in the center console. Too bad my wires have to be pinched through it though...no grove for them to lay in like the Legacy line.