off-roading - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Jeikun · 2008-03-14, 08:30 PM

I kind of want to go off-roading in my car... Would my puny 8 inches of ground clearance be enough?

Bob Danger · 2008-03-14, 09:13 PM

Define off-roading.

Jeikun · 2008-03-14, 09:30 PM

Anywhere there isn't a paved road? Not mountain crawling by any means, but just driving around in the mud and dirt...

WRX06TR · 2008-03-14, 09:34 PM

Not something I would suggest. Just my .02. The new 2.5i is definitely lacking in "rally heritage"

Jeikun · 2008-03-14, 09:38 PM

Bummer.

cody · 2008-03-14, 09:39 PM

I would and have in my car without issue. Just be reasonable.

WRX06TR · 2008-03-14, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

I would and have in my car without issue. Just be reasonable.

I have taken my car out as well, but having driven the new 2.5i, I just can't say that I feel it is that off road-able.

Jeikun · 2008-03-14, 09:45 PM

What's missing from the rally heritage? Does it need to be higher off the ground or just lacking in power?

WRX06TR · 2008-03-14, 10:02 PM

It just feels like a commuter car now, like a Corolla (sorry). The old 2.5RS or 06-07 2.5i felt much closer to the WRX. I don't know they just feel watered down. Its really up to you though. I took the WRX out once or twice in the dirt with some snow to play around but decided I like the pavement more. Hell, I used to run my 99 Outback in some dirt areas to

(I was younger and dumber). I would just take it easy, no powerslides, or scandinavian flicks!

Jeikun · 2008-03-14, 10:12 PM

and I assume that I'd have to do a whole slew of upgrades to reach the basic WRX or STi level? (turbo, TMIC, scoop, drive train, ect)

WRX06TR · 2008-03-14, 10:25 PM

Ouch, yea. The general consensus is that if you want a turbo Subaru, it is cheaper to buy a turbo Subaru. Actually, I may be mistaken but I believe that you need to go even deeper to turn a 2.5 turbo. I believe you need a different block, pistons, ext. Also, most everybody around here is rooted in the belief that a heavily modded car just isn't worth the hassle. Ask Scott about heavily modded cars (Sperry).

sperry · 2008-03-14, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WRX06TR

It just feels like a commuter car now, like a Corolla (sorry). The old 2.5RS or 06-07 2.5i felt much closer to the WRX. I don't know they just feel watered down. Its really up to you though. I took the WRX out once or twice in the dirt with some snow to play around but decided I like the pavement more. Hell, I used to run my 99 Outback in some dirt areas to

(I was younger and dumber). I would just take it easy, no powerslides, or scandinavian flicks!

I've heard that those are the sentiments for *all* the cars now. Including the WRX and STi. Everything is more "refined" these days.

WRX06TR · 2008-03-14, 10:30 PM

Yea, I have heard that too. But I haven't been in a new WRX or STi so I didn't want to say anything.

Jeikun · 2008-03-14, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I've heard that those are the sentiments for *all* the cars now. Including the WRX and STi. Everything is more "refined" these days.

Thats lame... Oh well, I've got what I've got and you can't really beat a car bought by your parents.

sperry · 2008-03-14, 10:36 PM

The "refinement" doesn't really bother me. Maybe I'm just getting old. Whatever the reason, I'd much rather have an STi that's more comfortable even if it's a tick slower around the track... it's not like I would ever use the full limit of any STi on the street... or like it would be anywhere near as fast as the race car.

WRX06TR · 2008-03-14, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeikun

Thats lame... Oh well, I've got what I've got and you can't really beat a car bought by your parents.

I wouldn't knock it, you have a great car. While it may not be the most extreme car on the market it is a great ride that will get you through the snow, rain, and is fun to drive. Enjoy it!

Sperry- I agree with you, the STi is a hell of a car to drive on the street. It was tough driving Emily's responsibly on the street! As far as "refinement" Subaru was aiming for a more "mature" audience and you are proof that they reached their goal

I am content with the WRX just wish it have a little more umph! Maybe an 18g...

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-03-14, 11:22 PM

Just take that bish off-road and ask questions later.

ScottyS · 2008-03-15, 04:02 PM

Hmm, taking a brand new car off the pavement where dents, scratches, suspension wear, underbody damage, rattle development, and general dirt infiltration are likely to occur doesn't seem like a good idea. Unless you can afford to replace the car when you prematurely wear it out, of course.

Why not spend a couple grand on an older Subie that is disposable?

Jeikun · 2008-03-15, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Hmm, taking a brand new car off the pavement where dents, scratches, suspension wear, underbody damage, rattle development, and general dirt infiltration are likely to occur doesn't seem like a good idea. Unless you can afford to replace the car when you prematurely wear it out, of course.

Why not spend a couple grand on an older Subie that is disposable?

too late....

But I had a lot of fun doing it...

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-03-15, 11:47 PM

^Thats what I'm talking about.

ScottyS · 2008-03-16, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeikun

too late....

But I had a lot of fun doing it...

Bob Danger: "TWSS"

Jeikun · 2008-03-16, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottyS

Bob Danger: "TWSS"

I dont get it...

I must be too young for the reference, haha.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-03-16, 08:41 AM

"Thats what she said."

Jeikun · 2008-03-16, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

"Thats what she said."

yeah, but who's Bob Danger?

wrxkidid · 2008-03-16, 10:01 AM

Hes Bob Danger.

Do you go to DRHS? We whooped your guys ass in football this year

2008-03-14, 08:30 PM	#1
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	off-roading I kind of want to go off-roading in my car... Would my puny 8 inches of ground clearance be enough?

2008-03-14, 09:39 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!	I would and have in my car without issue. Just be reasonable. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-03-14, 10:36 PM	#15
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	The "refinement" doesn't really bother me. Maybe I'm just getting old. Whatever the reason, I'd much rather have an STi that's more comfortable even if it's a tick slower around the track... it's not like I would ever use the full limit of any STi on the street... or like it would be anywhere near as fast as the race car. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-03-14, 11:22 PM	#17
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	Just take that bish off-road and ask questions later. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-03-15, 04:02 PM	#18
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.	Hmm, taking a brand new car off the pavement where dents, scratches, suspension wear, underbody damage, rattle development, and general dirt infiltration are likely to occur doesn't seem like a good idea. Unless you can afford to replace the car when you prematurely wear it out, of course. Why not spend a couple grand on an older Subie that is disposable? __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-03-14, 09:13 PM	#2
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Define off-roading.

2008-03-14, 09:30 PM	#3
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	Anywhere there isn't a paved road? Not mountain crawling by any means, but just driving around in the mud and dirt...

2008-03-14, 09:34 PM	#4
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Not something I would suggest. Just my .02. The new 2.5i is definitely lacking in "rally heritage"

2008-03-14, 09:38 PM	#5
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	Bummer.

2008-03-14, 09:45 PM	#8
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	What's missing from the rally heritage? Does it need to be higher off the ground or just lacking in power?

2008-03-14, 10:02 PM	#9
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	It just feels like a commuter car now, like a Corolla (sorry). The old 2.5RS or 06-07 2.5i felt much closer to the WRX. I don't know they just feel watered down. Its really up to you though. I took the WRX out once or twice in the dirt with some snow to play around but decided I like the pavement more. Hell, I used to run my 99 Outback in some dirt areas to (I was younger and dumber). I would just take it easy, no powerslides, or scandinavian flicks!

2008-03-14, 10:12 PM	#10
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	and I assume that I'd have to do a whole slew of upgrades to reach the basic WRX or STi level? (turbo, TMIC, scoop, drive train, ect)

2008-03-14, 10:25 PM	#11
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Ouch, yea. The general consensus is that if you want a turbo Subaru, it is cheaper to buy a turbo Subaru. Actually, I may be mistaken but I believe that you need to go even deeper to turn a 2.5 turbo. I believe you need a different block, pistons, ext. Also, most everybody around here is rooted in the belief that a heavily modded car just isn't worth the hassle. Ask Scott about heavily modded cars (Sperry).

2008-03-14, 10:30 PM	#13
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Yea, I have heard that too. But I haven't been in a new WRX or STi so I didn't want to say anything.

2008-03-15, 11:47 PM	#20
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	^Thats what I'm talking about. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-03-16, 08:41 AM	#23
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	"Thats what she said." __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-03-16, 10:01 AM	#25
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.	Hes Bob Danger. Do you go to DRHS? We whooped your guys ass in football this year __________________ Mosey down the road.