The '06 JDM STi... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

JC · 2004-12-07, 01:19 PM

Probably posted on a lot of forums, but in case you haven't seen it.

sperry · 2004-12-07, 01:35 PM

I don't believe it.

They're not going to put Legacy lights, unchanged, on the Impreza. Plus the grill and the hood look like ass. And the rest of the car is totally unchanged... which makes the picture reek of being photochopped.

However, I do like the lower half of the bumper. The little vent do-hickeys off the side of the fog light cover look sweet.

Nick Koan · 2004-12-07, 02:12 PM

The line around the headlights screams photochop to me. Maybe it was chopped by someone at Subaru, but it was definitely chopped.

Either way, I wish they would change more then just the grille.

Kevin M · 2004-12-07, 02:14 PM

I don't see why it has to change *again* after just 2 model years. I wish they'd spend their money a little more wisely.

Dean · 2004-12-07, 02:38 PM

I want those side openings to be brake ducts...

sperry · 2004-12-07, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

I want those side openings to be brake ducts...

Prolly not the best location for ducts... you'd have to run the tubes with lots of 90deg angles to get from there to the back of the brake rotor. Putting ducts behind the fog light openings is still the better location.

Dean · 2004-12-07, 02:42 PM

Agreed, but the point is, I want functional, and well designed brake ducts!

Kevin M · 2004-12-07, 02:44 PM

Mediocre OEM brake ducts > no OEM brake ducts.

sperry · 2004-12-07, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Agreed, but the point is, I want functional, and well designed brake ducts!

Unless the badge on the car says Porsche or Ferrari, or the price tag is in the 6 digits... you'll probably never see funtional and well designed brake ducts on a car. They're only useful on the track, and therefore are a waste of money for a manufacturer to engineer on a street car.

Dean · 2004-12-07, 02:47 PM

How about just leaving space for one, and making it an option... I know...Maybe this goes over in the Santa wish list post... HA

ArthurS · 2004-12-07, 03:29 PM

Meh...I don't like the look of it much, even if it is a chop.

MikeK · 2004-12-07, 04:01 PM

One of the options on new evos is called "brake cooling air guides". I wonder how functional they are

Linky

Kevin M · 2004-12-07, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

One of the options on new evos is called "brake cooling air guides". I wonder how functional they are

Linky

Probably useless, just like the ones that go under my front bumper if I wanted them. They are ducts, but they don't terminate anywhere near the rotors.

doubleurx · 2004-12-07, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I don't see why it has to change *again* after just 2 model years. I wish they'd spend their money a little more wisely.

Keeping the public interest. Bugeyes 2 years, etc......

qksubi · 2004-12-07, 04:21 PM

The grill looks like ASS

MikeSTI · 2004-12-07, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by qksubi

The grill looks like ASS

just means more after market grills will be avalible

Kevin M · 2004-12-07, 04:51 PM

I'd need an aftermarket front clip if they did that. Of course, if they do the whole it's-not-an-Alfa! front end, I'd strongly consider getting an '05 STi, since it will become as desirable as the GC/GM body is.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-12-07, 04:59 PM

The front grille & lights combo is quite fugly.

JC · 2004-12-07, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I don't believe it.

They're not going to put Legacy lights, unchanged, on the Impreza. Plus the grill and the hood look like ass. And the rest of the car is totally unchanged... which makes the picture reek of being photochopped.

However, I do like the lower half of the bumper. The little vent do-hickeys off the side of the fog light cover look sweet.

It's the new corporate look, get used to it. They changed the rear a bit too.

ScottyS · 2004-12-07, 05:30 PM

So it looks like crap. That will make it so much easier for somebody to buy one and swap everything into a GF.

Right?

Evo Mike · 2004-12-07, 11:06 PM

i like the 03-05 STi design better as well..

but, i do like that front lip/lower part of the front end.

sperry · 2004-12-08, 01:31 AM

I know this will offend the owners of the current WRX/STi but...

98-01 > 02-03 > 04-05 > Whatever the hell that chop represents

Subaru needs to get back to making something with those agressive square lines that made the Impreza so hot. Just because everyone else has gone to rounded "cute" looking rally cars (307, Accent, etc) doesn't mean Subaru has too as well. Hell, they're the only ones with a longitudinal or a boxer motor, why should their car look like everyone elses? Subaru used to mean "off the beaten path" or "quirky"... keep that image!

And remember "quirky" != "retarded".

Subaru... let this be your inspiration:

Kevin M · 2004-12-08, 09:21 AM

Werd... except I like the 04-05 look more than the bugeyes. They just won't grow on me. :?

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-12-08, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I know this will offend the owners of the current WRX/STi but...

98-01 > 02-03 > 04-05 > Whatever the hell that chop represents

Seriously - 98-01s are the best looking Subarus out there.

MattR · 2004-12-08, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I know this will offend the owners of the current WRX/STi but...

98-01 > 02-03 > 04-05 > Whatever the hell that chop represents

Seriously - 98-01s are the best looking Subarus out there.

Agreed.

2004-12-07, 01:19 PM	#1
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	The '06 JDM STi... Probably posted on a lot of forums, but in case you haven't seen it. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-12-07, 01:35 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I don't believe it. They're not going to put Legacy lights, unchanged, on the Impreza. Plus the grill and the hood look like ass. And the rest of the car is totally unchanged... which makes the picture reek of being photochopped. However, I do like the lower half of the bumper. The little vent do-hickeys off the side of the fog light cover look sweet. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-12-07, 02:12 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The line around the headlights screams photochop to me. Maybe it was chopped by someone at Subaru, but it was definitely chopped. Either way, I wish they would change more then just the grille. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-12-07, 02:14 PM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I don't see why it has to change again after just 2 model years. I wish they'd spend their money a little more wisely. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-12-07, 02:38 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I want those side openings to be brake ducts... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-12-07, 02:42 PM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Agreed, but the point is, I want functional, and well designed brake ducts! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-12-07, 02:44 PM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Mediocre OEM brake ducts > no OEM brake ducts. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-12-07, 02:47 PM	#10
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	How about just leaving space for one, and making it an option... I know...Maybe this goes over in the Santa wish list post... HA __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-12-07, 03:29 PM	#11
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Meh...I don't like the look of it much, even if it is a chop. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-12-07, 04:01 PM	#12
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	One of the options on new evos is called "brake cooling air guides". I wonder how functional they are Linky

2004-12-07, 04:21 PM	#15
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	The grill looks like ASS

2004-12-07, 04:51 PM	#17
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'd need an aftermarket front clip if they did that. Of course, if they do the whole it's-not-an-Alfa! front end, I'd strongly consider getting an '05 STi, since it will become as desirable as the GC/GM body is. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-12-07, 04:59 PM	#18
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	The front grille & lights combo is quite fugly. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-12-07, 05:30 PM	#20
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	So it looks like crap. That will make it so much easier for somebody to buy one and swap everything into a GF. Right? __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2004-12-07, 11:06 PM	#21
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	i like the 03-05 STi design better as well.. but, i do like that front lip/lower part of the front end. __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2004-12-08, 01:31 AM	#22
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I know this will offend the owners of the current WRX/STi but... 98-01 > 02-03 > 04-05 > Whatever the hell that chop represents Subaru needs to get back to making something with those agressive square lines that made the Impreza so hot. Just because everyone else has gone to rounded "cute" looking rally cars (307, Accent, etc) doesn't mean Subaru has too as well. Hell, they're the only ones with a longitudinal or a boxer motor, why should their car look like everyone elses? Subaru used to mean "off the beaten path" or "quirky"... keep that image! And remember "quirky" != "retarded". Subaru... let this be your inspiration: __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-12-08, 09:21 AM	#23
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Werd... except I like the 04-05 look more than the bugeyes. They just won't grow on me. :? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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