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02-03-2003, 11:41 PM

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slickrick

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Originally posted by F23A4

I have to agree with Max2000. While its relatively inexpensive to get a stock WRX 5sp to run in the mid-upper 13s, the ones I've seen running 12s and under have upgraded turbos, intercoolers, fuel pumps, ignition, etc,...; NOT a cheap proposition!

def. not cheap. but thats the fun of modding.

02-03-2003, 11:53 PM

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I've got a 2003 WRX, and I LOVE that car (my weekend toy).

I traded a 2000 Z28 LS1 6-speed for it, and I dont regret it at all. I've had the Maxima for 2 days and its a sweet car for sure, but the WRX is always going to be my baby. Its just an absolute blast to drive. I've had it since August and I just turned 2000 miles, so not much in the way of performance mods yet. I have spent about $5000 so far though...

Pic of my WRX

Mods so far:
17" Rota Subzero Wheels, Bronze
Kumho Ecsta Supra Tires (215/45/17)
Prodrive Exhaust
K&N Panel
Clear Bra
STi Hood Scoop
Mesh Foglight Covers
Momo King Shift ****
ZeroSports Grille
STi Carbon Fiber GT Wing
STi JDM projector headlights
STi V2 front lip
Go Fast Bits Blow-Off Valve

02-04-2003, 09:43 AM

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You guys are forgetting that the great thing about the WRX is that it's a 4-door with complete all-weather capability and massive track potential. That's some the F-Body cannot claim. I had a Z28 and I know they have ton of weaknesses.

Dave

02-04-2003, 10:17 AM

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Yeah, the WRX is a very good "swiss army car"

02-04-2003, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by Dave B
You guys are forgetting that the great thing about the WRX is that it's a 4-door with complete all-weather capability and massive track potential. That's some the F-Body cannot claim. I had a Z28 and I know they have ton of weaknesses.

Dave

The WRX does have an adavantage over F-bodies due to AWD. But I would have to disagree that the WRX has better "track" potential.

02-04-2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by MAX2000JP

The WRX does have an adavantage over F-bodies due to AWD. But I would have to disagree that the WRX has better "track" potential.

Out of the box, stock for stock, I think the WRX has better track potential than an f-body. I've owned both, so I base my statement on that fact. Of course, you can upgrade most any car to handle better or put out more horsepower, therefore the argument becomes somewhat moot on that level. Comparing a 4-cyl turbo AWD car to a V8 RWD pony car is an unfair comparison in the first place. Again, IMHO.

These are 2 completely different cars, built for completely different purposes. You can't rip a stock f-body thru the gravel off-road, and you can't lay down a 12.9-13.5 1320 in a stock WRX... Each has its strengths and weaknesses. The WRX is a much more well-rounded car though, I dont think there is any way to dispute that.

PS - I miss my Z28 severely, however I dont regret replacing it with the WRX. Great cars, but very, very different.

02-06-2003, 04:04 PM

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Trying to explain that looks are subjective would be too much trouble on this forum.

I don't recall many small-displacement turbo fours being autobahn bombers. That's left to cars with nearly an opposite setup: RWD, V8, 5-spd auto.

Try hangingwith a WRX in the turns.