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#13702 of 14483 Re: New Impreza [rsholland] by tsy Jan 08, 2009 (11:29 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jan 07, 2009 1:17 pm) I must say I like the hatchback too- but I've always been partial to them. I like a lot of the European hatches we don't get here. It's funny, my son would rather have the sedan than the hatch, so I guess it's not an age thing. Other than the appearance though, it's certainly a ton more practical! As far as the clear taillights go Pat, I agree with you, I'm not a big fan of them and am looking to get red overlays for my lights to bring them back to 'normal'. tom Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 08, 2009 12:14 pm) rsholland (Jan 08, 2009 1:58 pm)
#13703 of 14483 Re: New Impreza [tsy] by xwesx Jan 08, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: tsy (Jan 08, 2009 11:29 am) Agreed. I think the hatch looks great, aside from those nasty tail lights. They do function well, though: Much brighter than the old red, single-bulb-driven lights. I think red overlays with the same LED setup would work just as well, but look nicer.
#13704 of 14483 Re: New Impreza [tsy] by rsholland Jan 08, 2009 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: tsy (Jan 08, 2009 11:29 am) As to the tail lights, I do agree that some "red" might help; if for no other reason in that it's "expected." Honestly though, the clear lens don't bother me that much in terms of styling. In the daytime, the current brake lights are much brighter, as it's "bright red" against "clear," whereas with traditional looking red tail lights, it "bright red" against "red." So there's more contrast with the existing lights, therefore making them more visible, and therefore safer. Bob
#13705 of 14483 Re: New Impreza [hondafriek] by ateixeira Jan 09, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: hondafriek (Jan 07, 2009 12:57 pm) Add me to the list of people that don't like the chrome stripe. Then again, I don't like chrome, period.
#13706 of 14483 Facebook by ateixeira Jan 09, 2009 (9:13 am)
Finally joined the bandwagon. I'm looking for Lucien to send a Friend request, anyone else here? Maybe Lucien can suggest friends from the Crew once I find him. Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 09, 2009 4:37 pm) ateixeira (Jan 12, 2009 9:34 am) lilbluewgn02 (Jan 09, 2009 9:13 pm)
#13707 of 14483 Snow,snow,snow by volkov Jan 09, 2009 (9:54 am)
So the WRX +16" of snow + Dra at the wheel finally met its match. Well, we saw about 16" of snow over a couple of days and didn't see any snow plow on our street. Dra got stuck in our cul-de-sac after leaving the driveway. I was able to get it out but required repeated back and forth runs. She was fine once she got to the main part of our street which had seen more traffic to compact the snow. The car simply high centred and couldn't get the push it needed. After she had left it was hilarious because there was still about 5" of snow under the tire tracks. Maybe those extra 2" of clearance from the Forester would have helped, but I doubt it - even the 3/4 ton Yukon bogged more than once and was leaving a big flat spot behind, and it's more than 12" from ground to the belly . (I ended up using it as a big snow flattener and drove it repeatedly over the street to compact things down.) For the record, WRX and I are still undefeated, but I would consider that last one a split decision in my favour. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jan 09, 2009 10:09 am) rsholland (Jan 09, 2009 10:15 am) volkov (Jan 09, 2009 10:59 am)
#13708 of 14483 Re: Snow,snow,snow [volkov] by ateixeira Jan 09, 2009 (10:09 am)
Replying to: volkov (Jan 09, 2009 9:54 am) Careful about picking fights with Mother Nature.
#13709 of 14483 Re: Snow,snow,snow [volkov] by rsholland Jan 09, 2009 (10:15 am)
Replying to: volkov (Jan 09, 2009 9:54 am) Dra? What/who is that? You have a new '09 WRX, correct? What tires are on your car? Stock summer tires? Bob Replies to this message: volkov (Jan 09, 2009 10:59 am)
#13710 of 14483 Re: Snow,snow,snow [rsholland] by volkov Jan 09, 2009 (10:59 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jan 09, 2009 10:15 am) The DW. Old university nickname which stuck. I'm running proper winter tires, and they were doing fine - she was throwing plenty of snow around the neighbourhood. That actually makes things worse of course because eventually you throw off your contact patch and are on your belly with tires spinning in air. It was just that things were so deep, the tires bit the snow, but the snow-snow adhesion wasn't enough to push the increasing pile on the front bumper. As I said, there was still 5" of snow under her tire tracks.
#13711 of 14483 snow snow and more snow .... by ladywclass Jan 09, 2009 (4:12 pm)
we have the snow machine cranked and running .... we had several inches today (was wishing I had the taller boots and not the "high ankle" ones) ... more tonight ... good possibility of at least a foot by tomorrow .... Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 09, 2009 4:39 pm) ladywclass (Jan 10, 2009 8:10 am) xwesx (Jan 12, 2009 9:54 am) w8ifi (Jan 10, 2009 12:13 pm) xwesx (Jan 12, 2009 9:46 am) and 2 more... hammerhead (Jan 09, 2009 5:39 pm) toboggan (Jan 10, 2009 12:02 pm) w8ifi (Jan 12, 2009 4:30 pm) xwesx (Jan 12, 2009 5:13 pm) w8ifi (Jan 12, 2009 6:30 pm) ladywclass (Jan 12, 2009 6:00 pm) w8ifi (Jan 12, 2009 6:33 pm)