What is it? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2007-03-26, 11:55 AM

http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/...own/index.html

...2008 WRX/STI?

MikeK · 2007-03-26, 11:59 AM

<tin foil hat>Hmmm ... Subaru has press conferences scheduled for the 4th and 5th of april at the NY auto show</tin foil hat>

Nick Koan · 2007-03-26, 12:01 PM

Hmm, and they've been talking about debuting the new Impreza there for about 6 months now... hmmm... whatever could it be.

MPREZIV · 2007-03-26, 12:01 PM

Doomsday...

bxracer69 · 2007-03-26, 12:09 PM

hatchback?

cody · 2007-03-26, 12:13 PM

What's new for 2008?

sperry · 2007-03-26, 12:14 PM

"A legend will be reborn"!?! Finally, the 360 is back!

Nick Koan · 2007-03-26, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

What's new for 2008?

Everything!

(actually, no one knows since it hasn't debuted yet)

left footed whooten · 2007-03-26, 04:54 PM

This silliness is going on at nabisco. I believe nothing.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1230198

Kevin M · 2007-03-26, 05:07 PM

Aren't there one or two members over there who post in News and Rumors from Cherry Hill?

left footed whooten · 2007-03-26, 05:19 PM

Members and/or mods....taunting bastards....

Nick Koan · 2007-03-26, 05:20 PM

And they've been deleting posts left and right, and other people keep posting them, and then they get deleted.

Its quite funny, actually.

sperry · 2007-03-26, 05:40 PM

Anyway... about the car:

I think the overall shape of the car is pretty good. I dislike the details... dumb grill, dumb tail lights, dumb fog lights, back to small brakes...

But the interior is very tidy... I like that a lot. And overall, I think there's a tremendous opportunity for a very sick STi out of that thing... imagine the hatch with some wicked big fender flares, splitters, etc.

Still, the car seems to have lost its way when you compare it to the glory of the 22b era cars... then again when you compare it to modern WRC cars, it's much more like the Citroens and Fords...

left footed whooten · 2007-03-26, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Anyway... about the car:

I think the overall shape of the car is pretty good. I dislike the details... dumb grill, dumb tail lights, dumb fog lights, back to small brakes...

But the interior is very tidy... I like that a lot. And overall, I think there's a tremendous opportunity for a very sick STi out of that thing... imagine the hatch with some wicked big fender flares, splitters, etc.

Still, the car seems to have lost its way when you compare it to the glory of the 22b era cars... then again when you compare it to modern WRC cars, it's much more like the Citroens and Fords...

Those are all the things that make me think that these chops are rough-hewn at best. Why in the beard of Zeus would they revert back from good brakes? These have to be from the Regular Impreza model, as is the grille IMO. Overall shape I also like, but again I think we are seeing another rendering when it comes to any details.

sperry · 2007-03-26, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by left footed whooten

Those are all the things that make me think that these chops are rough-hewn at best. Why in the beard of Zeus would they revert back from good brakes? These have to be from the Regular Impreza model, as is the grille IMO. Overall shape I also like, but again I think we are seeing another rendering when it comes to any details.

You realize that those pictures are supposed to be of the actual car from Motor Trend's forth coming article, no? I'm willing to bet we're past doctored pictures.

Nick Koan · 2007-03-26, 06:39 PM

Yeah, we're a little over a week away from the unveiling. I wouldn't be surprised if Motor Trend and other magazines already got real deal press photos from Subaru along with an embargo on releasing them. If the article was really leaked, then it is very likely these are real.

wrxkidid · 2007-03-26, 07:33 PM

grill looks like it should be on a chrystler...

rubberbiscuitt · 2007-03-26, 07:41 PM

oh snap, we americans need our chrome, yo.

i'm sure this thing can grow on me. as for now i still need my sedan.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-03-27, 09:47 AM

Geez Louise, it's like they are trying to make them uglier and uglier.

left footed whooten · 2007-03-27, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

You realize that those pictures are supposed to be of the actual car from Motor Trend's forth coming article, no? I'm willing to bet we're past doctored pictures.

I still think that the cake of these photos is on, but the frosting is off or embellished. Look at the passenger fog light, its crooked. The grille looks just a little wrong in angle, like it doesn't quite match the angle of the car. MT has posted wrong "official" photos before....If this is what it is, and that's just how it is, then I am even more glad I got my 06 when I did. This is bunk, but I'm sure the STI will still be awesome.

MikeK · 2007-03-27, 11:22 AM

As someone posted on nabisco: "if this is real, the value of my car just went up $5k!"

NevadaSTi · 2007-03-27, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

What is it?...2008 WRX/STI?

UGLY

I am glad I have an '05

k-dogg39 · 2007-03-27, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by left footed whooten

This is bunk, but I'm sure the STI will still be awesome.

Don't know if this is real or not, but saw this earlier...

Nick Koan · 2007-03-27, 04:16 PM

That's an old render, and while it actually seems to carry a lot of the same element in the latest photos, a lot of the specific details are off. And the difference (visually at least) between the Impreza and the STi is in the details. I don't know how much we can take from that render.

From what I've been reading (and this might have changed) is that the STi isn't going to debut in NY next week. Its going to be saved for a concurrent announcement at a European or Japanese auto show in the late summer.

Kevin M · 2007-03-27, 07:19 PM

It is less ugly to me at first glance than the bugeyes were in 2001.

2007-03-26, 11:55 AM	#1
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	What is it? http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/...own/index.html ...2008 WRX/STI?

2007-03-26, 12:01 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Hmm, and they've been talking about debuting the new Impreza there for about 6 months now... hmmm... whatever could it be. __________________ 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

2007-03-26, 12:01 PM	#4
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Doomsday... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-03-26, 12:09 PM	#5
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2007-03-26, 12:14 PM	#7
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	"A legend will be reborn"!?! Finally, the 360 is back! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-03-26, 11:59 AM	#2
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	<tin foil hat>Hmmm ... Subaru has press conferences scheduled for the 4th and 5th of april at the NY auto show</tin foil hat>

2007-03-26, 12:13 PM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	What's new for 2008?

2007-03-26, 04:54 PM	#9
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	This silliness is going on at nabisco. I believe nothing. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1230198 __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-03-26, 05:07 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Aren't there one or two members over there who post in News and Rumors from Cherry Hill? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-26, 05:19 PM	#11
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Members and/or mods....taunting bastards.... __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-03-26, 05:20 PM	#12
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	And they've been deleting posts left and right, and other people keep posting them, and then they get deleted. Its quite funny, actually. __________________ 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

2007-03-26, 05:40 PM	#13
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	Anyway... about the car: I think the overall shape of the car is pretty good. I dislike the details... dumb grill, dumb tail lights, dumb fog lights, back to small brakes... But the interior is very tidy... I like that a lot. And overall, I think there's a tremendous opportunity for a very sick STi out of that thing... imagine the hatch with some wicked big fender flares, splitters, etc. Still, the car seems to have lost its way when you compare it to the glory of the 22b era cars... then again when you compare it to modern WRC cars, it's much more like the Citroens and Fords... __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-03-26, 06:39 PM	#16
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, we're a little over a week away from the unveiling. I wouldn't be surprised if Motor Trend and other magazines already got real deal press photos from Subaru along with an embargo on releasing them. If the article was really leaked, then it is very likely these are real. __________________ 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

2007-03-26, 07:33 PM	#17
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	grill looks like it should be on a chrystler... __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-03-26, 07:41 PM	#18
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	oh snap, we americans need our chrome, yo. i'm sure this thing can grow on me. as for now i still need my sedan. __________________ www.monzospeed.com

2007-03-27, 09:47 AM	#19
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Geez Louise, it's like they are trying to make them uglier and uglier. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-03-27, 11:22 AM	#21
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	As someone posted on nabisco: "if this is real, the value of my car just went up $5k!"

2007-03-27, 04:16 PM	#24
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	That's an old render, and while it actually seems to carry a lot of the same element in the latest photos, a lot of the specific details are off. And the difference (visually at least) between the Impreza and the STi is in the details. I don't know how much we can take from that render. From what I've been reading (and this might have changed) is that the STi isn't going to debut in NY next week. Its going to be saved for a concurrent announcement at a European or Japanese auto show in the late summer. __________________ 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

2007-03-27, 07:19 PM	#25
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	It is less ugly to me at first glance than the bugeyes were in 2001. __________________ FWD is the new AWD