Hello All,

A major tire manufacturer is holding a press-only Ride & Drive event on Friday, July 29, in San Jose.

They need three **STOCK** 2003+ WRX's for members of the press to drive (probably guys from Road & Track, Car & Driver, etc..) at this event. They already have all the cars that Subaru corporate can provide for the event, but are three vehicles short.

What you get: A free set of high performance tires and dinner with the press.

I know, it's scary having someone else drive your car. The manufactuer also said they will cover the cost of any damage to your vehicle, should any occur.

I will be out of town for the next week, so I won't be able to personally follow-up with this.

If your car is STOCK and can be made available for members of the press to drive on Friday, July 29, please email: gwagener@gpclarke.com

Please do not request to participate if you have any car modifications that would affect handling or performance.

Thanks,

Ryan Douthit
Subiesport Magazine
http://www.subiesport.com

 

lol why not an 02?

 

what are the high performance tires?

 

I know which tires they are (or have a dang good guess), but am not at liberty to say in public. I WILL say that the tires work VERY well though

This almost (note I said ALMOST ) makes me wish I still had a stock WRX.....

 

dang it....they should toss in a couple modified wrx's to show the press what can happen with a couple modifications.

 

^^^agree, but not my rex. Sti upipe and Ecu reflash anyone? hehe

 

This sounds extremely shady, how can you not disclose the party reponsible for the damage????

 

If you're participating in the event, you *will* know who it is before you have to make a final commitment. I just don't want to broadcast it.

R

 

hmmm interensting i do have a stock 05 wrx...

 

Maybe the 02s typically have too many miles on their struts, bushings etc?

Ahh, I wonder if it still has to have stock tires (RE92s)? I'm guessing that makes life even more difficult. Are they planning to swap tires out?

 

Tires and wheels aren't a concern. Cars will be equipped with new ones for the event.

 

would they consider the whiteline steering bushings and kartboy shift bushings too much past stock????

 

I would guess that since those don't affect the feel of the rubber to the pavement, that it won't be a problem. (unlike springs, struts, and HP gains, which do). Check with the guy at the email above, see what he says.

R

 

too bad they wouldnt accept any 01 RS's such as i lol