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#7241
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61 consecutive sprints with launch control and the car is fine.
0-60 in 2.6 seconds. 0-100 in 6.8 seconds. 1/4 mile in 10.9 @ 124mph. 60-0 in 115 feet.
Yet R&T says the car isn't as fun as the 930 Turbo and has therefore lost something.
It's $200k or as Clarkson would say, "Near as makes no difference."
I honestly think the R&T guys spend too much time in supercars. They've lost touch with reality.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...?src=soc_fcbks
0-60 in 2.6 seconds. 0-100 in 6.8 seconds. 1/4 mile in 10.9 @ 124mph. 60-0 in 115 feet.
Yet R&T says the car isn't as fun as the 930 Turbo and has therefore lost something.
It's $200k or as Clarkson would say, "Near as makes no difference."
I honestly think the R&T guys spend too much time in supercars. They've lost touch with reality.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...?src=soc_fcbks
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/c-d-goes-0-60-2-7-10-8-%40-129-2011-911-turbo-s-793589/
#7242
Fahrvergnügen'd
That's weird though - because the 2011 911 Turbo S ran the 1/4 in 10.8 sec at 129 mph. I remember because I was so amazed when I first heard about that that I created a separate thread for it
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793589
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=793589
#7243
Running of the Bulls at COTA - Feb. 22nd
Ferrari Challenge Series @ COTA - March 1-2nd
BMW CCA @ COTA - March 21-23rd.
Already going to the Ferrari event, wonder how much trouble I'd get into calling in "sick" to go to the Lamborghini event.
Ferrari Challenge Series @ COTA - March 1-2nd
BMW CCA @ COTA - March 21-23rd.
Already going to the Ferrari event, wonder how much trouble I'd get into calling in "sick" to go to the Lamborghini event.
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#7244
Suzuka Master
MK7 GTI or 2015 WRX?
#7245
Personally, I'd go with the WRX. But, that's just because if I was to buy a Volkswagen hatch, I'd prefer the Scirocco or a Golf R if I was restricted to that model.
#7246
Suzuka Master
But golf R compares to STI. So which would you take in that case?
#7247
Off the cuff, Subaru. I would definitely have to drive both to give a real opinion on them.
#7248
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I'd take a Golf R and slap a tune from APR or someone.
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#7249
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#7250
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Thread Starter
full C&D test result here:
http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/a...randdriver.jpg
hmm R&T also tested the 2011 and got 10.7 @ 128.9
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...he-power-of-12
you generally think new models have been progressively getting faster and faster, maybe this is not always the case (?)
#7251
Fahrvergnügen'd
I think the WRX is an abomination. Plus, the interior is cheap. The GTI might be slower but it is a much better looking car with what I'm betting is a much better interior. Subaru has shown me that they are going after volume with bland, boring designs and cheapened cars. They are no longer an option for me.
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#7252
Moderator
Wish I had the time to make it out for a few of those. Really hoping to make it to the F1 race this year.
#7253
2024 Honda Civic Type R
http://content.usatoday.com/communit...1#.UwI9K_ldWf6
Interestingly, I also saw a mention in a forum of how BMW M vehicles have a take rate of 44% no source though.
Interestingly, I also saw a mention in a forum of how BMW M vehicles have a take rate of 44% no source though.
Good to see the trend seems to be going upwards.
Edmunds.com calculated the "take rate" of manuals for Drive On. The 2012 calculation is for the first quarter of the year. The others are full-year:
2012 - 6.5%
2011 - 3.8%
2010 - 3.9%
2009 - 4.4%
2008 - 3.7%
2007 - 2.9%
2006 - 7.2%
2005 - 6.7%
2004 - 5.5%
2004 - 5.5%
2003 - 8.2%
2002 - 8.5%
2012 - 6.5%
2011 - 3.8%
2010 - 3.9%
2009 - 4.4%
2008 - 3.7%
2007 - 2.9%
2006 - 7.2%
2005 - 6.7%
2004 - 5.5%
2004 - 5.5%
2003 - 8.2%
2002 - 8.5%
#7254
Azine Jabroni
I think the WRX is an abomination. Plus, the interior is cheap. The GTI might be slower but it is a much better looking car with what I'm betting is a much better interior. Subaru has shown me that they are going after volume with bland, boring designs and cheapened cars. They are no longer an option for me.
#7255
Fahrvergnügen'd
R&T loves them some 2015 STi. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...subaru-wrx-sti
At least if it were a hatch you could hide some of the ugly.
At least if it were a hatch you could hide some of the ugly.
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#7256
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
#7258
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#7259
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Thread Starter
all these German cars getting slower what is going on????
#7261
I drive a Subata.
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Tune can definitely be a factor in dealership denying the warranty work.
The dealers can tell if the car was tuned or not even if we install the stock tune before going in.
I generally don't really mind the 0-60 or quarter mile times, but yeah, I don't know why these cars are getting slower.
The dealers can tell if the car was tuned or not even if we install the stock tune before going in.
I generally don't really mind the 0-60 or quarter mile times, but yeah, I don't know why these cars are getting slower.
#7262
I drive a Subata.
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R&T loves them some 2015 STi. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...subaru-wrx-sti
At least if it were a hatch you could hide some of the ugly.
At least if it were a hatch you could hide some of the ugly.
But yeah, these cars will be fking blast to drive everyday. :drive:
#7263
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#7264
I drive a Subata.
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But for some reason, I like WRX and STi more.
I'm generally a fan of Japanese pocket rockets. It's so FUN to drive. The pricing on these cars are very reasonable for what they are. That's just me.
#7265
Moderator
Yeah, just a better ceiling on the six than the four (obviously).
So many automatics now are very quick. Some, of course, still suck badly but there are a number that are quite good.
So many automatics now are very quick. Some, of course, still suck badly but there are a number that are quite good.
#7266
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Of course, I have. Both stock and modded ones. EVOs are incredible machines as well.
But for some reason, I like WRX and STi more.
I'm generally a fan of Japanese pocket rockets. It's so FUN to drive. The pricing on these cars are very reasonable for what they are. That's just me.
But for some reason, I like WRX and STi more.
I'm generally a fan of Japanese pocket rockets. It's so FUN to drive. The pricing on these cars are very reasonable for what they are. That's just me.
I remember driving the VII a few years ago and noted how bumpy the ride was and the interior was rattling like crazy. It was essentially only fun for the driver...passenger, not so much (my GF thought it was a horrible car to sit in).
The Subaru Impreza WRX I test-drove a year later was also a riot...but, seemed less...extreme than the EVO. GF also complained less about the ride quality.
#7267
I drive a Subata.
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Interesting. I think the EVOs are more true "rockets"...with Subaru being a bit more tamer for the general masses.
I remember driving the VII a few years ago and noted how bumpy the ride was and the interior was rattling like crazy. It was essentially only fun for the driver...passenger, not so much (my GF thought it was a horrible car to sit in).
The Subaru Impreza WRX I test-drove a year later was also a riot...but, seemed less...extreme than the EVO. GF also complained less about the ride quality.
I remember driving the VII a few years ago and noted how bumpy the ride was and the interior was rattling like crazy. It was essentially only fun for the driver...passenger, not so much (my GF thought it was a horrible car to sit in).
The Subaru Impreza WRX I test-drove a year later was also a riot...but, seemed less...extreme than the EVO. GF also complained less about the ride quality.
But all the reviews have been praising how WRX feels more like last generation STi with all the upgraded components especially in the suspension dept.
#7268
#7269
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Interesting. I think the EVOs are more true "rockets"...with Subaru being a bit more tamer for the general masses.
I remember driving the VII a few years ago and noted how bumpy the ride was and the interior was rattling like crazy. It was essentially only fun for the driver...passenger, not so much (my GF thought it was a horrible car to sit in).
The Subaru Impreza WRX I test-drove a year later was also a riot...but, seemed less...extreme than the EVO. GF also complained less about the ride quality.
I remember driving the VII a few years ago and noted how bumpy the ride was and the interior was rattling like crazy. It was essentially only fun for the driver...passenger, not so much (my GF thought it was a horrible car to sit in).
The Subaru Impreza WRX I test-drove a year later was also a riot...but, seemed less...extreme than the EVO. GF also complained less about the ride quality.
Really hoping to, my dad's birthday is in November, so I'd like to take him. I don't think tickets are on sale yet. Only thing I've seen so far was MotoGP.
#7270
I actually like the STI, it's just more money than I'm willing to part with. The temptation to mod heavily is another thing. Can't have that on my daily.
I have gotten pickier, but the STI's interior is still okay to me. The big problem is that they're still using the old EJ25 when the WRX gets a new FA20. There's no way the STI continues on with the old lump for the rest of its model lifespan... I'd hope.
I have gotten pickier, but the STI's interior is still okay to me. The big problem is that they're still using the old EJ25 when the WRX gets a new FA20. There's no way the STI continues on with the old lump for the rest of its model lifespan... I'd hope.
#7271
Suzuka Master
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/18/2...inetta-review/
good read on the F12. That color combo looks amazing too
good read on the F12. That color combo looks amazing too
#7272
Suzuka Master
I actually like the STI, it's just more money than I'm willing to part with. The temptation to mod heavily is another thing. Can't have that on my daily.
I have gotten pickier, but the STI's interior is still okay to me. The big problem is that they're still using the old EJ25 when the WRX gets a new FA20. There's no way the STI continues on with the old lump for the rest of its model lifespan... I'd hope.
I have gotten pickier, but the STI's interior is still okay to me. The big problem is that they're still using the old EJ25 when the WRX gets a new FA20. There's no way the STI continues on with the old lump for the rest of its model lifespan... I'd hope.
I prefer STI over evo's for some reason. I've driven neither so I can't say on that, but on the road I've seen a lot nicer STI's. Plus the STI sounds much better IMO. All that said, the new Golf R, with close to 300 hp (hoping thats the same for America too) is gonna give the STI a run for its money!
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#7273
I drive a Subata.
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I actually like the STI, it's just more money than I'm willing to part with. The temptation to mod heavily is another thing. Can't have that on my daily.
I have gotten pickier, but the STI's interior is still okay to me. The big problem is that they're still using the old EJ25 when the WRX gets a new FA20. There's no way the STI continues on with the old lump for the rest of its model lifespan... I'd hope.
I have gotten pickier, but the STI's interior is still okay to me. The big problem is that they're still using the old EJ25 when the WRX gets a new FA20. There's no way the STI continues on with the old lump for the rest of its model lifespan... I'd hope.
#7274
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#7275
Fahrvergnügen'd
I admire you. You're the modern sensitive man that can overlook the fat girl with the busted grille because she makes you laugh. That's an honorable quality.
It'd be nice if it didn't make me go (even reflexively) whenever I saw a picture of the car.
It'd be nice if it didn't make me go (even reflexively) whenever I saw a picture of the car.
#7276
Fahrvergnügen'd
Of the three I think I would go with Golf R, STI, then EVO.
I prefer STI over evo's for some reason. I've driven neither so I can't say on that, but on the road I've seen a lot nicer STI's. Plus the STI sounds much better IMO. All that said, the new Golf R, with close to 300 hp (hoping thats the same for America too) is gonna give the STI a run for its money!
I prefer STI over evo's for some reason. I've driven neither so I can't say on that, but on the road I've seen a lot nicer STI's. Plus the STI sounds much better IMO. All that said, the new Golf R, with close to 300 hp (hoping thats the same for America too) is gonna give the STI a run for its money!
The issue really is that the Haldex system on the track is not as good as the Subie's open diff on the WRX or the system on the STI.
But I'm 42. I operate on the Kristin Scott Thomas principle. And there's no way I'm picking up a date in a car with a wing like the STI. Yes, the R looks like a Golf diesel, which is still a good looking car. I wish it was a little bit more aggressive though I can live with it. But it doesn't drive like a Golf diesel and that's enough for me.
#7277
I drive a Subata.
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Yeah, we get it. You said it like 10000 times already.
#7278
Fahrvergnügen'd
I'm sorry, I thought this was America
The R&T review was effusive about the WRX and STI on the track. I think that's a tremendous accomplishment. It seems to be a lot like how Chris Harris described the A45 in his review against the M135i. And for between $25-30K the WRX might end up being so freakin' fast at the track that it simply won't matter what it looks like.
If it smokes the GTI, the Focus ST, and anything else in its price range, I'll shut up about how it looks because it'd be idiotic to dismiss a car that good because Subaru is on an acid trip right now.
The R&T review was effusive about the WRX and STI on the track. I think that's a tremendous accomplishment. It seems to be a lot like how Chris Harris described the A45 in his review against the M135i. And for between $25-30K the WRX might end up being so freakin' fast at the track that it simply won't matter what it looks like.
If it smokes the GTI, the Focus ST, and anything else in its price range, I'll shut up about how it looks because it'd be idiotic to dismiss a car that good because Subaru is on an acid trip right now.
#7280
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