Subaru WRX STi

Posted by: CPTMIGGS

Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 06:51 AM

I know there are some Subaru fans out there. I saw the new WRX STi on Edmunds. I am not a big fan of the looks, especially the spoiler, and the gold rims, but the performance seems impressive.

Posted by: XOC

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 09:11 AM

Hmmm... Rally inspired wheels and rally inspired spoiler.

What did you expect in a rally inspired car ?

There is no finer, more enjoyable car available for under $40k.
Posted by: Mobycat

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 10:28 AM

The rims aren't bad.

The spoiler is a little high for my tastes. (Thank the ricers for that). Maybe just a tad bit lower.
Posted by: Todrick

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 10:31 AM

it may be a performance dream but i still find it a cosmetic nightmare...

do you all really like the looks?
Posted by: number41

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 10:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by xoc:
There is no finer, more enjoyable car available for under $40k.
Except maybe:



Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Posted by: ChuckH

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 10:47 AM

I don't like the gold rims either...I don't like gold anything on any car...very tacky. The rear spoiler is too big and cluttered. A better integrated rear spoiler would be much more appealing. And that front scoop...ugh! eek Looks like something from JC Whitney and attached with double sided tape.

However, the car does offer amazing performance and reasonable price. I would just need to make some cosmetic changes to it before I could be seen on the road.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 11:45 AM

I swear that is my next car if I ever trade in the X. A guy in my band drives a silver one and it is friggin awesome.
Posted by: fastdrmr

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 12:21 PM

I have been a huge fan of the EVO - perhaps 8 years in the waiting. Drove one in Japan back in '95. Wow! Either one is awesome, its about time they brought them over to the US. Now, bring the Rally Races over here!
Posted by: socalpunx

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 01:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fastdrmr:
Now, bring the Rally Races over here!
It's allready here: SCCA ProRally on Speed

Posted by: ClaptoVaughn

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 01:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by socalpunX:
Quote:
Originally posted by fastdrmr:
[b] Now, bring the Rally Races over here!
It's allready here: SCCA ProRally on Speed

[/b]
needs more lights.
Posted by: JayzX

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 03:04 PM

Dave Buscher's Evo 8

I'm looking forward to trying to get my hands on one of the Evo's when I get back to the states.

I love that the aftermarket has taken to the WRX and EVO so quickly.
Posted by: Big Daddy Chia

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 03:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ChuckH:
I don't like the gold rims either...I don't like gold anything on any car...very tacky. The rear spoiler is too big and cluttered. A better integrated rear spoiler would be much more appealing. And that front scoop...ugh! eek Looks like something from JC Whitney and attached with double sided tape.

However, the car does offer amazing performance and reasonable price. I would just need to make some cosmetic changes to it before I could be seen on the road.
Yeah but unlike the JC whitney scoops that one serves a purpose.
Posted by: J.P.

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 03/05/03 09:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fastdrmr:
Now, bring the Rally Races over here!
Murray Thomas from New Zeland set up shop in my neighborhood back in 1993:

http://www.tadmotorsports.com/

TAD motorsports did work on my 98 Mitsu GSX a few years ago. They do very good work.

The best part is that I can see rally prepped Evo's anytime.
Posted by: JayzX

Re: Subaru WRX STi - 04/05/03 06:47 PM

Road Race Engineering in Cali also does Rally Racing here in the states. There was just an event in their area this weekend. They also travel down to Mexico for events.

We will be closed beginning Friday May 2...weekend for us.