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Old 2005-07-01, 12:13 PM   #7
Nick Koan
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Originally Posted by sperry
...and whatever happened to Subaru trying to become the only source for IHI turbos? Weren't they in some negotiation to be the sole reseller of IHI's?
That what I remember hearing. I'm thinking this might have something to do with it. IHI retains the rights to sell them, but now they sell them for more if Subaru guarantees to buy a certain amount world wide wholesale.
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