Everyone's complaining about the WRX STI's big-ass wing...

"Justin Young" (jus1029) 01/08/2014 at 11:04 • Filed to: Subaru

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Earlier Impreza STIs had these as well.

Haimatox > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:09

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I personally have no complaints about the new STI. I especially love that they brought back gold wheels... The only choice really. Also, how do I post on a page other than my own personal blog? Anybody know?

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:11

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Subaru also tests their wings before sticking them on the back of their cars. They do reduce drag and produce some down-force.

The World of Vee > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:11

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Who's complaining? The wing is about as STI as it comes.

Takuro Spirit > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:12

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Yeah, but that was in the ricer craze 90's, when having a big wing on the back of a Japanese sedan was the IN thing.

They should have faded to obscurity by now, what with modern aerodynamics and whatnot.

briannutter1 > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:13

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Relative to a low deck mounted wing that does very little for aero (it's hidden from the wind by the canopy); the high mount wing on the Evo and STI actually work

Gamecat235 > Haimatox 01/08/2014 at 11:13

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I see that you've been interested in Dusty's rally posts and seem pretty rational. I've added you as an author on Oppo. Welcome aboard.

Haimatox > Gamecat235 01/08/2014 at 11:14

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Awesome! Thanks a lot :)

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Haimatox 01/08/2014 at 11:14

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I shared your post to the main Oppo page so that the admins can grant you authorship.

Victorious Secret > Gamecat235 01/08/2014 at 11:15

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Thats what we said about you, and look at how that turned out

Gamecat235 > Victorious Secret 01/08/2014 at 11:16

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Perception =! Reality.

Victorious Secret > Gamecat235 01/08/2014 at 11:16

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Take your crazy pills man, its for the greater good

Gamecat235 > Victorious Secret 01/08/2014 at 11:17

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I took them all at once. Still waiting to come down. It's only been 7 years.

TheCraigy > The World of Vee 01/08/2014 at 11:18

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Yeah I don't understand only fools complain about the wing on an STi.

It's a bit much, but that's the point.

FlimFlamMan > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:24

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That "big-ass wing" is part of defining the STI's menacing looks. I for one, am glad they (Subaru) still incorporate it (though I do also like the limited spoilers). Nonetheless, it can easily be removed or swapped for something more subdued, if desired.

lucky's pepper > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:25

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I hate them because, functional or not, they look sooooo JC Whitney. But as long as they can be deleted, who cares?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 11:43

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You think thats bad? Look at the new Civic SI!

briannutter1 > Takuro Spirit 01/08/2014 at 12:29

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There are no modern trends in Aero. Japanese manufacturers have to make due with sporty sedans with big canopies to compete with true sports cars and the only way to get additional downforce is with high wings and a smooth underbody. I don't see people complaining about the high wings on Porsche 911's. Why?

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 13:37

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I've always favored subtle (and I mean *really* subtle) lip spoilers on various vehicles, but to me an STi is simply not an STi without the humongowing. I'd drive it proudly.

Stef Schrader > Justin Young 01/08/2014 at 18:14

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And they were just as awesome then!

I like the big wing.

I am closet ricer, hear me roar.