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Got to bide my time a little. September probably. |
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21 Oct 2008, 15:54 (Ref:2317658) | #52 | ||
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The deed is done.
Subaru Impreza 2.5 WRX STI 330S. (That's a special edition that adds some goodies and a performance upgrade and will look more or less exactly like the one in the pic). It arrives in 3 weeks or so... |
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21 Oct 2008, 20:35 (Ref:2317864) | #53 | ||
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That's fantastic, well done! Is the special edition a Prodrive one?
I can't find a green with envy smilie so this will have to do. |
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Basically an ecu remap and performance exhaust (which makes it sound like a proper Impreza should... ) Can't wait! |
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22 Oct 2008, 13:24 (Ref:2318317) | #55 | ||
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I have a PPP on my RB5 and the modifications sound very similar. They are all you need. I took mine up to Northants on Saturday to see some friends and it's still a joy to drive.
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22 Oct 2008, 16:52 (Ref:2318438) | #56 | ||
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Will do.
The RB5 is one of my favourites of the classic limited editions. I had a Terzo back then with similar mods (aftermarket rather than Prodrive though). |
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26 Oct 2008, 18:26 (Ref:2321200) | #57 | ||
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I dont know if anyone reads evo but they have a comparison in this months magazine of the 22b vs the new STI 330 its an intresting read.
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26 Oct 2008, 21:34 (Ref:2321327) | #58 | ||
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Yep, read that. Bit nostalgic about the 22B I thought, cos it got a bit of a slating as a new car. And the 22Bs were all running FAR more than the stated 280PS - more like 350PS, so little wonder it feels a bit sharper!
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27 Oct 2008, 06:01 (Ref:2321509) | #59 | ||
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The good old days of the Japanese manufacturers' "gentleman's agreement"...
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7 Nov 2008, 22:00 (Ref:2330332) | #61 | ||
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Had it since Saturday.
OH. MY. GOD!!! |
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8 Nov 2008, 00:13 (Ref:2330421) | #62 | |
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I never thought I'd warm to the new shape... but that looks awesome. Especially those front arches.
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A little. Think I'll get a little more used to it before I mess about with the diff too much ... there's not alot of room for going sideways on the roads around here...
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8 Nov 2008, 11:12 (Ref:2330576) | #65 | ||
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Shame they couldn't get that front wing to fit properly. OK I'll stop, I just wanted to join in. Everyone has been a little unfair to you garcon.
A great car. How's the first week with it been? Still getting up early for a run? |
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The vehicle dynamic control works pretty well. The engineers told me if you turn it off, it's not completely off in that it should kick in right before the moment of totally loosing it. I found on rainy, slick hairpins, you can easily do hand brake turns. There are going to be some changes for 2010 as there were certain things people did not like and I understand a decision has been made to go back to a 4 door option as well despite the 5 door being better dynamically with better weight distribution and aero. People thought the 2008 WRX was too soft and slow so already Subaru released the 2009 WRX which has better suspension and 40hp+. I spent some time with that and it's a big difference. |
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So, does it still sound like it's running on 3 cylinders? :P
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Yes.
Cryos - no paycuts no (unless you count the lack of payrises), but I must admit it's a bit of a punt in respect of whether I'll be one of the 3378... P.S. Are you in a union? I'll send you some details if not... |
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