What is it? - Page 9 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2007-10-09, 11:03 AM

I'm gonna get a white one w/ the gold 18-spokes.

Who wants to buy an SVX?

Kevin M · 2007-10-09, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

I think in general they have lost the 30+ or 35+ crowd with the hatchback, but maybe it is just me.

Hatchbacks remind me of the Rabbit's/golfs, Hondas, etc. mostly driven by teenagers and early 20 somethings as first or second cars.

I bet they just pushed that market segment/demographic to the much more mature looking Evo despite it's snubbed nose.

The older Coupes even look much better IMHO.

I'd drive one as a race car, but would prefer not to have one as a daily driver.

How is a hatchback worse than a wagon? It's a wagon that dorks who think wagons aren't cool can't call not cool. Or something like that.

Forgotten · 2007-10-09, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I'm gonna get a white one w/ the gold 18-spokes.

That's exactly what I'm thinking.

MPREZIV · 2007-10-09, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

How is a hatchback worse than a wagon? It's a wagon that dorks who think wagons aren't cool can't call not cool. Or something like that.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot...

Kevin M · 2007-10-09, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot...

I had a point in there, but damned if I can figure out how to articulate it.

Dean · 2007-10-09, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kidatari

New STI is hot. I hate myself for saying that, but damn. Subaru actually made it work.

And how old are you? My point exactly.

Dean · 2007-10-09, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

How is a hatchback worse than a wagon? It's a wagon that dorks who think wagons aren't cool can't call not cool. Or something like that.

I'd drive an A/S4/6 Avant (AKA wagon) long before I'd drive an A3.

The -'07 WRX Sport Wagons look better than the new hatch IMHO by the same token.

cody · 2007-10-09, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I had a point in there, but damned if I can figure out how to articulate it.

It's like a wagon that even retards, who don't appreciate wagons, will like?

Kevin M · 2007-10-09, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

It's like a wagon that even retards, who don't appreciate wagons, will like?

Yeah, I think that was it.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-10-09, 03:48 PM

Kevin you're trippin.

JC · 2007-10-11, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I'm gonna get a white one w/ the gold 18-spokes.

Enjoy your flat seats and slow steering ratio. SOA FTL

wrxkidid · 2007-10-11, 09:49 PM

That can definatly can be fixed though. I like both of the new cars...the X and the new STi although I think the X will look sleek and sexy wingless.

bxracer69 · 2007-10-11, 11:29 PM

I want one with the wrc wing on it... the hotness just get hotter

sperry · 2007-10-12, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Enjoy your flat seats and slow steering ratio. SOA FTL

Yeah, I just saw the specs stuff that leaked. 15:1 steering seems like a step in the wrong direction unless there's some crazy new business in the diffs that makes it turn better w/ less steering input (not likely). And only 305 hp? I thought the specs would have been bumped more than that...

But damn, the JDM car w/ that 2.0L twin-scroll... :drool: 300ftlbs of torque! Nice work in their home market... 'course that's why the JDM car costs twice as much as the US car.

(Here's what I'm referring to BTW)

NevadaSTi · 2007-10-12, 10:44 AM

Interesting, they are putting the Dunlop SP01 on the US versions. I wonder why?

ScottyS · 2007-10-13, 06:15 AM

It's going to be very difficult to take something that closely resembles an engorged '98 Civic seriously.

However, that hood scoop looks like something on a Discovery Channel "Swimming with the Whale Sharks" episode. Cool.

In short, the front half looks hot, the back half could use some Lipo.

doubleurx · 2007-10-13, 08:40 AM

Wow, it does look a ton better than I thought it would. That scoop looks like you could suck a racoon in there.

knucklesplitter · 2007-10-13, 08:50 AM

The front is really nice. The flares really help the ugly Impreza. Thumbs up there!

The back end is awful. It's the rounded roofline - so no body kitting is gonna help I don't think. A sedan or 2-door coupe version would f-in' rawk. I'm not necessarily a hatch or wagon hater, but this doesn't do it for me.

Now... let's see the USDM engine!

knucklesplitter · 2007-10-13, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I'm gonna get a white one w/ the gold 18-spokes.

Seriously? I have some ideas for KSTech products for it:
- Dual Supertrap axle-back
- FMIC (of course)
- Ram air CAI using the scoop on FMIC car

Any other ideas?

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-10-13, 12:18 PM

KSTech Chrome window washer nozzles!

knucklesplitter · 2007-10-13, 12:36 PM

Oh no... here it comes...

A rad line of valve stems too! And I'm sure curb feelers will make a comeback.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-10-13, 07:48 PM

^Don't be silly. Valve stems are so 1997... except for those 4" red and green Christmas specials some people rock.

sperry · 2007-10-13, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

Seriously? I have some ideas for KSTech products for it:
- Dual Supertrap axle-back
- FMIC (of course)
- Ram air CAI using the scoop on FMIC car

Any other ideas?

If I get one, it will get a massive front sway bar and a set of hoosiers, and that's it (unless the OEM shocks are significantly softer than previous STi shocks, in which case I would consider some Koni DA's). I'm keeping it AS legal and making sure my warranty is in full effect... I've learned my lesson.

MattR · 2007-10-14, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

If I get one, it will get a massive front sway bar and a set of hoosiers, and that's it (unless the OEM shocks are significantly softer than previous STi shocks, in which case I would consider some Koni DA's). I'm keeping it AS legal and making sure my warranty is in full effect... I've learned my lesson.

That put's a tear in my eye! Bravo!

Dean · 2007-10-14, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

If I get one, it will get a massive front sway bar and a set of hoosiers, and that's it (unless the OEM shocks are significantly softer than previous STi shocks, in which case I would consider some Koni DA's). I'm keeping it AS legal and making sure my warranty is in full effect... I've learned my lesson.

What about a cat-back? 1/4" wider, ultra-light wheels?

2007-10-09, 11:03 AM	#201
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'm gonna get a white one w/ the gold 18-spokes. Who wants to buy an SVX? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-10-09, 03:48 PM	#210
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Kevin you're trippin. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-10-11, 09:49 PM	#212
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.	That can definatly can be fixed though. I like both of the new cars...the X and the new STi although I think the X will look sleek and sexy wingless. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-10-11, 11:29 PM	#213
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	I want one with the wrc wing on it... the hotness just get hotter __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2007-10-12, 10:44 AM	#215
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Interesting, they are putting the Dunlop SP01 on the US versions. I wonder why? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-10-13, 06:15 AM	#216
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.	It's going to be very difficult to take something that closely resembles an engorged '98 Civic seriously. However, that hood scoop looks like something on a Discovery Channel "Swimming with the Whale Sharks" episode. Cool. In short, the front half looks hot, the back half could use some Lipo. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2007-10-13, 08:40 AM	#217
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Wow, it does look a ton better than I thought it would. That scoop looks like you could suck a racoon in there. __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?

2007-10-13, 08:50 AM	#218
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	The front is really nice. The flares really help the ugly Impreza. Thumbs up there! The back end is awful. It's the rounded roofline - so no body kitting is gonna help I don't think. A sedan or 2-door coupe version would f-in' rawk. I'm not necessarily a hatch or wagon hater, but this doesn't do it for me. Now... let's see the USDM engine!

2007-10-13, 12:18 PM	#220
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	KSTech Chrome window washer nozzles! __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-10-13, 12:36 PM	#221
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	Oh no... here it comes... A rad line of valve stems too! And I'm sure curb feelers will make a comeback.

2007-10-13, 07:48 PM	#222
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	^Don't be silly. Valve stems are so 1997... except for those 4" red and green Christmas specials some people rock. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin