Will SOA bring the STi Spec-C over??
10-03-2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott@S-Squared
as BAN SUVS once said, the USDM STi is almost a Spec C now.
10-03-2004, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastGC
not even close. The US spec has too many luxury amenities. I can live without those.
as for power and drivetrain, the USDM STi is almost a Spec C
10-03-2004, 10:20 PM
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I thought that SOA went with a 2.5 liter engine to pass US emissions. If so, it wouldn't make sense to release the spec c in the US. Maybe SOA will release a USDM Spec C with a tougher block and bigger turbo.
10-05-2004, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott@S-Squared
if you dont want the luxury items, take them off
as for power and drivetrain, the USDM STi is almost a Spec C
as for power and drivetrain, the USDM STi is almost a Spec C
I know the USDM STi is almost a spec C. But the keyword is still "almost".
I'd prefer 2.0 liter as well.
10-06-2004, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott@S-Squared
when are you going to sell your GSR and buy an RS then ?
My old RS ....
10-08-2004, 08:21 PM
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well who knows what subaru and other major car companies from japan are gonna do now that the gentlemens agreement is over and car companies are allowed to have over 280hp. the possibilities are endless.......
10-09-2004, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastGC
Will SOA consider to bring the STi Spec-C over???
das jus my thoughts.
Originally Posted by wrxlover
well who knows what subaru and other major car companies from japan are gonna do now that the gentlemens agreement is over and car companies are allowed to have over 280hp. .....
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10-09-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gdogg
consider? yes. will it be done? no. why? not safe enough to bring here. once they make it safe enough for our safety standards... then its not a spec c anymore.
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10-10-2004, 02:51 AM
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^^ in japan gas is very expensive.(last time i checked it was in the ballpark of 4-5 dollars a gallon) so in order to help aleviate the the need for constant trips to the gas pump, the car is lighter. to do so the cars necessary safety beams aren't quite up to u.s. d.o.t standards, but sufficient enough for japans standards.
on another note... to have a drivers license in japan its much more intense than getting one here- there you take a drivers test along with a test in basic car maintenance(which i believe involves actual physical tests)- with that in mind i think its safe to say that(as on a whole) drivers in japan might tend to be more responsible drivers- (possibly less driving related accidents) <--- my own speculation.
all this info is second hand info from my friend from japan. his mother was visiting here last week from japan and we were talking just about what i discussed here.
if someone in japan(or from) can validy or dispute this please do. (Choku Dori?
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on another note... to have a drivers license in japan its much more intense than getting one here- there you take a drivers test along with a test in basic car maintenance(which i believe involves actual physical tests)- with that in mind i think its safe to say that(as on a whole) drivers in japan might tend to be more responsible drivers- (possibly less driving related accidents) <--- my own speculation.
all this info is second hand info from my friend from japan. his mother was visiting here last week from japan and we were talking just about what i discussed here.
if someone in japan(or from) can validy or dispute this please do. (Choku Dori?
)aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*
10-21-2004, 12:04 AM
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just bring this here SOA!!!! 2.0liter of fury!!!! STi Spec-C type RA!!!
Please bring this here SOA!!!! if you are watching this thread! I BEG YOU!
Please bring this here SOA!!!! if you are watching this thread! I BEG YOU!