2.5 RS Pro?
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2.5 Rs Pro???
Hey guys, This is my first post and first day with a Subaru...I picked up my 05 RS today with the sport package (and some other goodies), and the insurance company says that the vin comes up as an Impreza PRO...Ummmmm did I miss something, or are they actually trying to get more money for my car having "sport" seats, and aluminum pedal covers??? Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the RS "PRO" title? THANKS, and I look forward to learning!
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ive never heard of that. is it more to insure for the pro edition?
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Welcome to i-Club. 
Not sure what 'PRO' stands for. Can you ask your insurance agent if that is some sort of acronym and also what other Impreza models do they list? Here's what one site lists as the currently available Impreza models.
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Not sure what 'PRO' stands for. Can you ask your insurance agent if that is some sort of acronym and also what other Impreza models do they list? Here's what one site lists as the currently available Impreza models.
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I'm not sure if it raises your premium..but just like anything else, they're going to get you somehow. Progessive insurance lists for 2005: Impreza RS AWD (haha)..and Impreza RS Pro/VTD ...go figure...I was just curious!
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I know it's an old thread but I to have an '05 2.5 RS Sport Pro/VTD. Found a little info on the VTD part:
"seeing as how it's an all-wheel drive beast, the torque split between front and rear is managed by Subaru's VTD, or advanced Variable Torque Distribution.
In a nutshell, it retains the marque's respected all-wheel drive systems, while at the same time giving the car a more progressive cornering feel, which Subaru notes is more often associated with rear-wheel drive vehicles.
This is possible because the VTD, as the name suggests, can vary the torque distribution. Standard slow speed driving or cruising will see a 45:55 (front/rear) ratio. However, the system can transfer more torque to the front wheels when the rear wheels start to skid, which can happen under heavy acceleration, for instance, and so diverts more torque to the front wheels for better stability.
The VTD works out the optimum torque split via a number of inputs, such as speed, gear range, accelerator pedal position and rotational differences between front and rear wheels. It's quite nifty really, and also comes into play when the car encounters differing driving conditions, such as icy or wet surfaces."
The article is actually talking about an Australian market 2003 Subaru Liberty (aka Legacy) B4, but it's gotta be the same thing.
Here's the link: http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring.../10_06_sub.htm
"seeing as how it's an all-wheel drive beast, the torque split between front and rear is managed by Subaru's VTD, or advanced Variable Torque Distribution.
In a nutshell, it retains the marque's respected all-wheel drive systems, while at the same time giving the car a more progressive cornering feel, which Subaru notes is more often associated with rear-wheel drive vehicles.
This is possible because the VTD, as the name suggests, can vary the torque distribution. Standard slow speed driving or cruising will see a 45:55 (front/rear) ratio. However, the system can transfer more torque to the front wheels when the rear wheels start to skid, which can happen under heavy acceleration, for instance, and so diverts more torque to the front wheels for better stability.
The VTD works out the optimum torque split via a number of inputs, such as speed, gear range, accelerator pedal position and rotational differences between front and rear wheels. It's quite nifty really, and also comes into play when the car encounters differing driving conditions, such as icy or wet surfaces."
The article is actually talking about an Australian market 2003 Subaru Liberty (aka Legacy) B4, but it's gotta be the same thing.
Here's the link: http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring.../10_06_sub.htm
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