old body vs. new body
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Originally posted by downshift
oh ur(your) car is uglier ur(your) car is prettier, the universal languag(e) is: my car spanked ur(your) car on the 1/4 drag (strip).
oh ur(your) car is uglier ur(your) car is prettier, the universal languag(e) is: my car spanked ur(your) car on the 1/4 drag (strip).
Because I'd like to make him eat a plate of crow
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has launched a WRX to a 14.7 at high elevation... And beat a WRX too without boost or Nos. Now let me say:
GC8> '04 > bugeye. End of story...
1/4mile dragstrip
If you win does yor bugeye take the money AND the RESPECT officer spillner?
The hoodscoop, the headlights, the tail lights, the seats, the sunroof... Yeah, the 04's definitely better. No doubt in my mind. I really don't like the bugeyes anyway.
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I like the originals but id prefer an 04 just because of my age and the strict california smog regulations. At 18 i dont have money to drop in mods and deal with smog regulations. I envy all the pioneers with money--Todd--
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I like the classic Impreza over New Age, but what I'd want even more is the old body style over the new chassis. They are similar but the new one is stiffer without adding much weight.
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STI engine
anyone heard of or know of any place around that would have an STI engine for sale?and the drivetrain ?
I have a 98 EJ25 with only 40,000 miles...how much could I get for it ? =)
I wana see if the swap would be more cost effective then buying a $4,500 bolt on turbo kit and then later upgrading my block,head etc and tranny & the rest of the drivetrain.
I have a 98 EJ25 with only 40,000 miles...how much could I get for it ? =)
I wana see if the swap would be more cost effective then buying a $4,500 bolt on turbo kit and then later upgrading my block,head etc and tranny & the rest of the drivetrain.
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'04 tails on a '02-'03 is doable just by carving the bumper cover a little bit with a dremel tool. I just replaced some really god awful Altezza style taillights on the otherwise really nice used '02 RS that I bought and after looking at it I now realize I could have done the '04 lights for the same price. Doh!
On the other end of the car, it may just be me but the '04 headlights that looked so cool when the first photos were shown last year have grown off me. I think they're boring and sort of generic Japanese car looking. And what about that funky hood line that goes around the lights? I like the Bugeyes better now and I don't see a Neon in them, I see a Mini or an XKE.
The GC body was really nice but is looking just a bit old as do most Subies. Next generation Imprezas should move on to some new ground and lose a couple hundred pounds at the same time. And how about a 4 inch stretch on the wheelbase so people can sit in the back seat and the driver can have an extra inch for his legs.
On the other end of the car, it may just be me but the '04 headlights that looked so cool when the first photos were shown last year have grown off me. I think they're boring and sort of generic Japanese car looking. And what about that funky hood line that goes around the lights? I like the Bugeyes better now and I don't see a Neon in them, I see a Mini or an XKE.
The GC body was really nice but is looking just a bit old as do most Subies. Next generation Imprezas should move on to some new ground and lose a couple hundred pounds at the same time. And how about a 4 inch stretch on the wheelbase so people can sit in the back seat and the driver can have an extra inch for his legs.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by DoomE.Q.
[B]God, those GC8's are SO 2000.... I mean gosh welcome to like 4 whole years ago...Those things are so old and outdated DUH!
:Yeah 2001 was only four model years ago but the body originated with the '93 models which means they were on the drawing board in the late 80's. So it's more like 14 years to the current Impreza platform. I like the look of Subarus but to me they usually look like one or one and half model changes behind current Honda body styles which means that they never do look "cutting edge". That isn't necessarily a bad thing it just means they're taking a safer styling route and aren't breaking any new ground. They make up for it with performance, attitude and details like scoops and spoilers etc. that set them appart from UJCs (Universal Japanese Cars) like Mitsus and Toyotas. The new Legacy is a clean, fresher look but I hope the new Impreza is a little bolder. Maybe throw in some Nissan to the mix. The 90's are history, welcome to the 21st Century.
[B]God, those GC8's are SO 2000.... I mean gosh welcome to like 4 whole years ago...Those things are so old and outdated DUH!
:Yeah 2001 was only four model years ago but the body originated with the '93 models which means they were on the drawing board in the late 80's. So it's more like 14 years to the current Impreza platform. I like the look of Subarus but to me they usually look like one or one and half model changes behind current Honda body styles which means that they never do look "cutting edge". That isn't necessarily a bad thing it just means they're taking a safer styling route and aren't breaking any new ground. They make up for it with performance, attitude and details like scoops and spoilers etc. that set them appart from UJCs (Universal Japanese Cars) like Mitsus and Toyotas. The new Legacy is a clean, fresher look but I hope the new Impreza is a little bolder. Maybe throw in some Nissan to the mix. The 90's are history, welcome to the 21st Century.