Skip to content
You are here:  Home
User Options
Narrow screen resolution Wide screen resolution Auto adjust screen size Increase font size Decrease font size Default font size
Motor magazine tests MRT and Whiteline MY08 STis

Motor MagazineIn the October issue of Motor mag, three brand new MY08 Sti's were tested. One had MRT's XB power kit, one had Whiteline's suspension kit, and the other was Subaru's standard press STi.
We (Motor and MRT) took both cars to Goulburn's Wakefield Park raceway to test (independent of any other work).
It was a cold day as we had to be there at 7 am to sneak onto the track prior to another companies booking of the track at 9 am!
Brett, Shaun and Tony drove the three cars from Sydney. . .

Three Cars

First out was Subaru's standard STi to be used as  base run. This was the very same car that featured in Motor mags earlier test for "bang for your bucks" so Motor knew what times it had done earlier. Second was whitelines P-28 Sti with its bundle of suspension goodies!

Then Shaun jumped into the MRT FQ08 with its whopping power increase courtesy of MRT's XB power up kit. The feedback from Shaun was immediate (see video) after he drove all three he then did it again, to both check his data as well as more enjoyment!

All the runs were logged and recorded using  Motor magazines independent data logger. Effectively both MRT's and Whiteline's car were over 1 second a lap faster than the standard STi and for a track time that's pretty impressive. Add to this the feedback by Sean on how MRT and Whiteline have effectively solved Subaru's "softening" of the MY08 and we are all very happy with the result!

Overall it was a great day as it allowed MRT to showcase the cars both on the track as well as a 4 hour round trip drive to Goulburn and back!

Here is what Motor said:
 
"In short,  a WRX STi with both sets of mods would be a bloody quick car. The combination of MRT's beefy bottom end and mid range performance gains with the sharper handling of the whiteline suspension pack would potentially make it over 2 seconds a lap quicker around Wakefield park. For a comparatively minor $8k spend, that's not a bad return."

Do you drive a STi? Contact us now so we can put the bite back into your car.

See the Video of Motor's reaction to our enhanced STis

 

Read the article from Motor Magazine

 

Subscribe to Motor magazine here

 


James Stewart
About the author:

James is a mad Subaru fan. His family have also been bitten by the Subaru bug, with his wife, brother, parents and parents-in-law all owning Subaru's.

Previously he owned a fearsome green MY01 WRX wagon that has been heavily modified by MRT, but family responsibiities meant swapping it for a silver MY06 Forester XT.  The challenge now is to keep the Forester as a suitable family daily driven car whilst enhancing its already impressive abilities with suitable modifications!

In addition to keeping the MRT staff busy with his latest ideas on how to extract more power from his car, James works full-time as the Sys Admin for one of Sydney's leading private girl's school. He also finds time to write the MRT monthly magazine and assist with web development.

James is married with three kids and enjoys taking them for drives, as well as getting out to the family property west of Bathurst with friends and family whenever possible. He also enjoys taking time to see good movies, reading and photography.

Read More >>

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 October 2008 )
 
< Prev   Next >

Online Subscriptions

MRT Monthly Magazine
MRT Parts List


Code:
Receive HTML?


$100 Factory Cash back - Simply purchase and have your Xenon Oz HID Upgrade fitted in the month of March and receive a factory $100 cashback.

Offer ends 31st March, 2010. Contact MRT now for your quote via web or call (02) 9767 4545.




Featured Online Shop products

WATER INJ System 2D FI2 Map Amp+RcPump
WATER INJ System 2D FI2 Map Amp+RcPump
$1,688.63



FilterMAG BLACK 50kg 6.3-6.9cm
FilterMAG BLACK 50kg 6.3-6.9cm
$139.00



STICKER COMPETITION SET
STICKER COMPETITION SET
$24.20



MANIFOLD Single Channel +2-10 Bar Sw
MANIFOLD Single Channel +2-10 Bar Sw
$179.96



BADGE R ''STI RA''+Text C/Fibre 116x32mm
BADGE R ''STI RA''+Text C/Fibre 116x32mm
$60.78



GIFT VOUCHER $50
GIFT VOUCHER $50
$50.00



TURBO STI VF30 Non/Brg MY01 JDM WRX RA
TURBO STI VF30 Non/Brg MY01 JDM WRX RA
$1,851.54



INTERC F Mount 99-00 WRX Inc Filt (Mk3)
INTERC F Mount 99-00 WRX Inc Filt (Mk3)
$2,236.52



RODS FORGED (S) SET(4) 93-ON WRX
RODS FORGED (S) SET(4) 93-ON WRX
$750.00



SWAYB F 89-6/94 20mm Lib RS
SWAYB F 89-6/94 20mm Lib RS
$235.44



BADGE F ''STARS'' Pink 93-00 WRX
BADGE F ''STARS'' Pink 93-00 WRX
$45.23



MOUNT ENGINE LH STI WRX/LIB
MOUNT ENGINE LH STI WRX/LIB
$195.00



DVD Hot Version 2
DVD Hot Version 2
$33.74



STR TOP (1) STI R H/D Rt 01-04 WRX/STI
STR TOP (1) STI R H/D Rt 01-04 WRX/STI
$205.95



MRT Drive Day: Extra Driver
MRT Drive Day: Extra Driver
$125.00



Ex MUF 93-00 WRX Cannon 4'' Tip
Ex MUF 93-00 WRX Cannon 4'' Tip
$825.00



MOUNT Gauge 01-ON Pillar LH 2'' WRX
MOUNT Gauge 01-ON Pillar LH 2''  WRX
$93.47



Ex MUF 01-ON Imp 2.0 2.2 2.5 RS GD2''Twin
Ex MUF 01-ON Imp 2.0 2.2 2.5 RS GD2''Twin
$286.96



INTAKE Induction Pipe Non Turbo IMP/LIB
INTAKE Induction Pipe Non Turbo IMP/LIB
$335.01



STR TOPS (2) R Adj Road 93-9/02
STR TOPS (2) R Adj Road 93-9/02
$432.92



Upcoming Events

No events


No account yet? Register