My race with the Subaru Impreza WRX STi
03-24-2004 | 07:53 PM
#42
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Originally posted by Skeedatl
Who knows if it's properly designed to be functional? I remember Car and Driver did a ricer test between all these "tuners"...BTW, even with all the money spent on the so-called tuner cars, they ALL got their asses handed to them by a stock Z06 on OEM radials.
Who knows if it's properly designed to be functional? I remember Car and Driver did a ricer test between all these "tuners"...BTW, even with all the money spent on the so-called tuner cars, they ALL got their asses handed to them by a stock Z06 on OEM radials.
03-24-2004 | 08:08 PM
#43
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Originally posted by Sivic2k
Then, by your argument, they should stop painting these cars blue and giving them gold-colored rims too. You're talking about aesthetics, not the merits of the wing.
I was commenting on the use of the word "rice." "Rice" in the usual context means "all show, no go," i.e. form over function. You can say they look ridiculous, you can say they are cop-magnets, but you can't say they are "rice."
And finally, I'm GLAD they're "counterproductive to the mission of fast [illegal] driving." Keep it on the track.
Then, by your argument, they should stop painting these cars blue and giving them gold-colored rims too. You're talking about aesthetics, not the merits of the wing.
I was commenting on the use of the word "rice." "Rice" in the usual context means "all show, no go," i.e. form over function. You can say they look ridiculous, you can say they are cop-magnets, but you can't say they are "rice."
And finally, I'm GLAD they're "counterproductive to the mission of fast [illegal] driving." Keep it on the track.
1) Juvenille looking wings - "functional" or otherwise
2) "Loud" paint colors (give me black, silver, midnight blue...)
3) "Gold" rims
4) Busy looking front ends with huge "driving lights" and hood big hoodscoops (which vibrate like CRAZY on the Subaru).
The cars themselves (EVO and WRX/STi) are outstanding performance car values; it's the "Boy Racer" cosmetics that turn me off/prevent me from buying one.
03-24-2004 | 11:59 PM
#44
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Sti's are fast... I raced one in my grandpas Stock 911 Turbo and it stayed with me for like 10 seconds before i got a car length in front. Ive raced a few M3's and M3's dont keep up as well as this Sti. I bet it was running slightly higher boost though.
03-25-2004 | 12:17 AM
#45
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Still...for all the 'lame looks:
THE STI IS A FREAKIN BEAST, A MONSTER
Stay away. Freakin' monster that thing is.
<---debated heavily between STi and TL. Went for luxury over sheer, raw, unadulterated, nasty, gut-wrenching speed.
Me loves that STi but wanted a little more space.
Be warned...that car is incredible in every sense.
THE STI IS A FREAKIN BEAST, A MONSTER
Stay away. Freakin' monster that thing is.
<---debated heavily between STi and TL. Went for luxury over sheer, raw, unadulterated, nasty, gut-wrenching speed.
Me loves that STi but wanted a little more space.
Be warned...that car is incredible in every sense.
03-25-2004 | 12:40 AM
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03-25-2004 | 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by samkws
the STi is in the smae class with M3 for performance
and i do believe that it out performing the M3 as well...at least in cornering
the STi is in the smae class with M3 for performance
and i do believe that it out performing the M3 as well...at least in cornering
On average, M3s post faster trap speeds.
And "cornering" is a very BROAD term that exceeds skip-pad and slalom figures.
The Sti undoubtedly offers more bang/dollar. But is looks like a child's toy and is bound to draw far too much attention from the men in uniform.
03-25-2004 | 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by `ill*tl
300hp+Turbo+AWD = :worship:
300hp+Turbo+AWD = :worship:
this was my first pick until i wanted a little luxury over performance. no luxury at all, just pure performance on this car. no radio either. and yes sorry to say it will beat the TL but i still would pick the TL over the STI. maybe if i was younger i would have thought otherwise
03-25-2004 | 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by w1n78
don't forget that the engine is designed after boxsters
this was my first pick until i wanted a little luxury over performance. no luxury at all, just pure performance on this car. no radio either. and yes sorry to say it will beat the TL but i still would pick the TL over the STI. maybe if i was younger i would have thought otherwise
don't forget that the engine is designed after boxsters
this was my first pick until i wanted a little luxury over performance. no luxury at all, just pure performance on this car. no radio either. and yes sorry to say it will beat the TL but i still would pick the TL over the STI. maybe if i was younger i would have thought otherwise
It's a flat (180 degree opposed) 4. That's a boxer.
03-25-2004 | 09:06 PM
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Originally posted by boltjames
Note to Mr. Loyalty:
Acura owners do not stoop to such petty battles on highways. You drive a luxury car. Go buy a Toyota if you want to participate in immature games. You're giving us all a bad name.
Thank you.
Note to Mr. Loyalty:
Acura owners do not stoop to such petty battles on highways. You drive a luxury car. Go buy a Toyota if you want to participate in immature games. You're giving us all a bad name.
Thank you.
03-25-2004 | 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Uhhh, dude, Honda/Acura created rice and all the negative cognitions with it. What the hell R U talking about newb?
Uhhh, dude, Honda/Acura created rice and all the negative cognitions with it. What the hell R U talking about newb?
Many TL owners on here BOAST when they BEAT another car...
But when they lose, we get to hear "excuses" like his.
03-25-2004 | 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by harddrivin1le
Sounds like he's trying to make excuses for the fact that a Subaru is faster than a TL...
Many TL owners on here BOAST when they BEAT another car...
But when they lose, we get to hear "excuses" like his.
Sounds like he's trying to make excuses for the fact that a Subaru is faster than a TL...
Many TL owners on here BOAST when they BEAT another car...
But when they lose, we get to hear "excuses" like his.
I think 99% of the general public has no idea what the WRX or STi is capable of.
03-25-2004 | 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by harddrivin1le
Sounds like he's trying to make excuses for the fact that a Subaru is faster than a TL...
Many TL owners on here BOAST when they BEAT another car...
But when they lose, we get to hear "excuses" like his.
Sounds like he's trying to make excuses for the fact that a Subaru is faster than a TL...
Many TL owners on here BOAST when they BEAT another car...
But when they lose, we get to hear "excuses" like his.
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