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What is this discussion about? Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Sedan, Wagon

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First Drive: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - Now that Subaru has abandoned its flirtation with the big-grille design ethic that has changed the look of so many cars in the last five years, its designers have gone for something more mainstream. (more)
 
Full Test: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - Power delivery is improved, as peak power of 224 horsepower comes 400 rpm earlier at 5,200 rpm, while peak torque of 226 pound-feet arrives 800 rpm earlier at 2,800 rpm. Peak boost is 11.9 psi. The five-speed transmission has less aggressive ratios in 1st through 3rd gears, but the final drive is shorter: 3.90:1 instead of the former 3.70:1. (more)

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#116 of 121 Re: 67.7 ??? [pressburg] by ateixeira

Aug 13, 2007 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: pressburg (Aug 11, 2007 7:19 pm)
Skid pad has the suspensions compressed but pretty much in a steady state, so it's mostly just measuring tire grip. Suspension does play some role - for instance the new rear suspension can do a better job at keeping the tire surface level to the ground (a strut lets the angle increase as travel increases).
 
Strust are cheap, though.
 
Slalom is all about transition.

#117 of 121 67.7 ??? by pressburg

Aug 14, 2007 (2:39 am)

Thank you for profesional answer,
it means that more important is slalom
and slalom is great -67.7
I drove 2008 WRX and it is convenient and quiet.
When you are 19 years old, buy mazdaspeed, but I am 40
and this car is more closely to BMW 328i.

#118 of 121 Re: 67.7 ??? [pressburg] by ateixeira

Aug 14, 2007 (11:11 am)

Replying to: pressburg (Aug 14, 2007 2:39 am)
I bet a lot of people will have similar thinking.
 
Mazda will take the under 25 crowd, but just how many of those are shopping for a brand new car?

#119 of 121 Impreza wrx by wenhead

Sep 12, 2007 (6:17 pm)

I like the fact that subaru brought a hatchback to the states. I think the car looks fine. I will complain about the tires. Even though I sure they saved a ton of money, Subaru should have gone with a better tire. Comparing the performance of a simalar car with much better tires seems wrong. How old is this tire design? I know compounds change but I am thinking almost 10 years old.

#120 of 121 Re: Impreza wrx [wenhead] by rsholland

Sep 12, 2007 (8:00 pm)

Replying to: wenhead (Sep 12, 2007 6:17 pm)
Actually I think the RE92A is a relatively new tire. I think you may be thinking of the RE92, which I don't think they use anymore.
 
Bob

#121 of 121 Re: Impreza wrx [rsholland] by SubyTrojan

Sep 13, 2007 (9:15 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Sep 12, 2007 8:00 pm)
The RE92A is not any better in my opinion.

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