I am ashamed to admit it, but the other day on the freeway I got sooo spanked by this 3000GT (I think it was the VR-4 or whatever). Granted, I was unsure of the results of dropping it into 4th gear at a little over 100 miles an hour (I now know 4th tops out at 120 right?!), but I mean I seriously got spanked. (*sigh) So I was talking with someone about shifting, rpm's and such and realized how little I actually do know about maximizing the WRX's performance with the turbo and all. So I decided I really need to learn how to drive. I figured I need to go out in the middle of no where (I live in So CA so the middle of nowhere isn't far ) and just practice. Thing is, I kind of think it may be better if I don't practice in my car! Ultimately I would like to rent a WRX for this 'learning experience'. Anyone know if there are any places out there that rent out the Subaru? I mean I figure if worst comes to worst I could always just rent another high performance type car... Of course I hope I can find one that comes in a 5 speed.... What do you guys think??


Thanks in Advance,
~ Janene

 

The 3000GT VR-4 is a formidable car: 3.0L turbo V6, AWD, and puts out 320 hp and 315 lb-ft torque. I don't have anything to contribute to making the most of your WRX, but I'd hold back on dropping to 4th at 100.

 

No the glass tranny is the one in the SVX the wrx's isn't all that bad just not built to hold much above 300hp or made for 4k clutch drops.

 

 

i think you just need to spend some more time in your car, and learn the shift points better. and know when you really don't have any more juice. it all comes down to knowing your car very well. it takes time. i would say to practice in your car, that way you will know that car even better. learning basic driving skills in another car is not bad, but learning the limitations and such of a wrx will be better in your personal car. you tend be more comfortable in your car, and when you learn how it drives, and what it can and can't do it will make you a much better driver.
something else that will help is know the sound of your car. in my talon i can have power all the way through 7500, but it redlines at 7000. being able to know the general rpm without looking at the tach will make a huge difference. having spent a considerable amount of time learning my car, i can also tell what the rpms are at by knowing what gear i'm in and where the speedo is. it just takes practice.
so, stick with your car, don't do anything stupid, and get to know your Rex!

-PJ

 

Don't feel bad, some of those modded 3000GT's are putting out 600+ horsepower...

 

yeah, the 3kgt VR-4s are cool ****. they were so far ahead of their time when they first came out. i think mitsu should make them again....as well as the gsx and tsi... o well

-PJ