Comparison between 2004 STi (05 exterior shown) and 2007 STI Limited exteriors:
new front fascia
amber fog lights
black and white Brembo calipers
front lip(+)
sunroof
smaller hood scoop
235 mm rear tires
Enkei cast rims replace BBS forged rims
new rear bumper
unremovable subaru emblem on trunk replaces s-u-b-a-r-u lettering(-)
altezza tails
wing replaced by trunk lip
new CGM and SGM colors available (Limited only in white and SGM)(+)
PSM color gone(-)
daytime running lights
new plastic underbody panels
lowered 1/8"
Comparison between 2004 STi and 2007 STI Limited interiors:
black leather seats (+)
black carpeting (+)
no more silver steering wheel; red stitching still on USDM Limited (JDM shown) (+)
leather wrapped parking brake lever (+)
new shifter knob (+)
factory radio
center console redesign (+)
pop out dash cup holder relocated to fixed position(-)
relocate side view mirror knob
relocate DCCD controls
Comparison between 2004 STi and 2007 STI Limited performance:
88 pound weight increase(-)
sunroof, wider tires, new rims, no wing - all of which will affect performance
possible decrease in peak hp for knock prevention
brake knockback issue fixed(+)
new rear suspension crossmember
new front LSD
revised steering rack(+)
new active yaw sensor
new steering input sensor
5th gear syncro issue fixed(+)
new fixed mechanical differential added to center differential, so full OPEN no longer possible
41%/59% "OPEN" instead of 35%/65% OPEN
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