The Shopping Thread!
04-09-07 | 11:40 PM
#2452
The 06's took a little while to grow on me, but I now totally dig the three-part grille - but that was short-lived. If they did a mild refreshening of the current STi, toss in the planned interior from the 08 (flip navi screen, ability to plug in external DVD player/game console, albeit w/ handbrake up - as if that can't be hacked), then I'd like it more. But like James said, waiting to see the car in person before I make a more definite judgment call.
04-10-07 | 12:49 AM
#2453
Amateur
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 106
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Originally Posted by chimivee
I'm hoping it's one of those cars that looks better in person.
My feeling is that when we get to see the WRC Rally Racing version of car, it will be a different story. But then again, what would you expect out of a fully fledged race car?
I'm getting a slight bit older now so I my preferences have changed, hence the current fascination with the Outback and Legacy Wagon.
04-10-07 | 01:30 AM
#2454
Originally Posted by nacy333
I thought it looked kinda fugly when they came out with the bugeye look compared to the old school square Impreza's (the RS Sedan before they started selling the WRX in the States) but I later grew to like it, as with the current 3 part grille, which while looking like ass from pictures, was a very different story in person.
My feeling is that when we get to see the WRC Rally Racing version of car, it will be a different story. But then again, what would you expect out of a fully fledged race car?
I'm getting a slight bit older now so I my preferences have changed, hence the current fascination with the Outback and Legacy Wagon.
My feeling is that when we get to see the WRC Rally Racing version of car, it will be a different story. But then again, what would you expect out of a fully fledged race car?
I'm getting a slight bit older now so I my preferences have changed, hence the current fascination with the Outback and Legacy Wagon.
It was a happy day when we finally got the WRX, bugeyes and all.But, I guess I'm getting old too... and am fairly content with my 90 hp box on wheels.
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04-10-07 | 07:30 AM
#2455
It is fantastic.
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,977
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From: The OC
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Originally Posted by chimivee
I'm with ya on the first-gen Imprezas. I still like the old RS. I remember oggling the variants like the 22B that we never got here. It was a happy day when we finally got the WRX, bugeyes and all.
But, I guess I'm getting old too... and am fairly content with my 90 hp box on wheels.
It was a happy day when we finally got the WRX, bugeyes and all.But, I guess I'm getting old too... and am fairly content with my 90 hp box on wheels.
04-10-07 | 10:36 AM
#2456
Originally Posted by voltman
Sandbagger!
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
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04-10-07 | 10:40 AM
#2457
It is fantastic.
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,977
Likes: 0
From: The OC
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Originally Posted by chimivee
Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
04-10-07 | 10:48 AM
#2458
Whateverthehell
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,432
Likes: 0
From: U.S.S.A.
Bikes: '06 Blue Competition RC5AL w/ritchey pro fork, spinergy stealth PBO, etc.
the 22b... i'm glad it was never sold here, because it would have become what the sti has become. just another car
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04-10-07 | 11:33 AM
#2461
Originally Posted by dog hair
the 22b... i'm glad it was never sold here, because it would have become what the sti has become. just another car
).But, it's a double edged sword, ya know. We want them to stay cool and exclusive... but we still want them to be made. Again, I guess I'm just old enough (poor enough?) that I'm past the point of realistically buying one. Just don't ever let me test drive one.
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04-10-07 | 06:41 PM
#2464
Abby Normal
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 508
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From: Torrance, CA
Bikes: Leader LD-736R
Originally Posted by Happytime
Lee's front was unZipped until now.
my "go fast" bike is complete. i'm droppin' all your asses from now on...especially scootcore.
04-10-07 | 07:05 PM
#2466
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,513
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach, CA
Bikes: Bianchi San Mateo
Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
So I got the Brooks in the mail today (gee, USPS is freakin' fast), and it says Brooks Professional on the side, which leads me to believe it's a Professional. But it has about 1/2" diameter rivets, like a Team Professional, and the box says Team Professional. Oh well. If I keep it, I'll put it under the knife anyway.
It's brand new. Maybe one coat of something other than Proofhide, and it doesn't even look like it was mounted on a seatpost. The wings are still stiff, and there's no butt dimples.
It's brand new. Maybe one coat of something other than Proofhide, and it doesn't even look like it was mounted on a seatpost. The wings are still stiff, and there's no butt dimples.
04-10-07 | 08:25 PM
#2469
Queen of France
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,799
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: Look 565, Trek 2120
Originally Posted by I am The Edge
now to figure out how to make it go fast.
04-10-07 | 09:17 PM
#2470
riding once again
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,359
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: '06 Cervelo R3, '05 Specialized Allez
Since my Spinergys are arriving soon, I ordered some Vittoria Open Corsa EVO KS tires to go with it. If I like the tires enough, I expect them to show up on my Rolf wheelset once my current tires wear out.
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04-10-07 | 10:06 PM
#2471
I'm Just Sayin'.....
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,995
Likes: 0
From: El Barrio Mas Macho(aka Van Nuys)
Bikes: A Carbon One With A Brooks Swift Strapped To It!!!
Originally Posted by I am The Edge
i'm happy you noticed.
my "go fast" bike is complete. i'm droppin' all your asses from now on...especially scootcore.
my "go fast" bike is complete. i'm droppin' all your asses from now on...especially scootcore.
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04-11-07 | 07:02 AM
#2473
Scum, Freezebag!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,546
Likes: 0
From: Poway, CA
Bikes: 2007 Leader 796R w/ 10sp DA and 2005 Jamis Dakar XLT FS MTB
Dangit...I wanted to be the first to post a Leader in SoCal...bastage. Mine's blingy carbon fiber, though...but your wheels probably cost more than my entire build. 
04-11-07 | 05:50 PM
#2474
Racerboy Douchebaggery
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,200
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From: Rosebowl Land
Bikes: 2007 Cannondale systemSix, 2008 Bianchi Pista
Due to a broken Ultegra shifter, I'm upgrading my shifters to Dura-Ace on my synapse. I should only be paying the difference between them, though, since they are warrantying it.
04-11-07 | 05:51 PM
#2475
Originally Posted by jpconrad
Due to a broken Ultegra shifter, I'm upgrading my shifters to Dura-Ace on my synapse. I should only be paying the difference between them, though, since they are warrantying it.