snowman4us said:why you got to rain on my parade....
well i got a subaru now, so i guess all i need to do is find some snow, or rain...dirt doesnt go well w/ aftermarket suspention
Hughes412 said:As for the Z28, were did you here it was 600 hp? I would like to read what it has had done.QUOTE]
First post....it says upgraded STS turbo.....approx 600 hp
uhhh...just becouse mazda had a flop w/ the protege doesnt mean i have to like it.Horse said:Im kinda tired of your subaru this and subaru that - you have always knocked mazdas and all other cars - you know your subaru needs some serious upgrades for it to be able to corner like an MSP right? The only one that can match and better it is an STi
The Camaro (much as I hate to admit it ) would school your scooby off an off ramp - not to mention I can guarantee that trooper has a LOT better driving skills than you have.
(upyours)
snowman4us said:uhhh...just becouse mazda had a flop w/ the protege doesnt mean i have to like it.
I talked to the service manager at D. Dhale. and this year thay had to replace over a 1/2 dozen engines for the same reason as mine. Spun bearings. and all of them where under waranty.
Another thing. Yeah the STi is a cool car. but the older imprezas are actaly a little better. They weigh in at about 400LBS less. and can have the same engine put into them as the new STi has. And as for handaling. Nothing a set of struts and springs cant fix. And if you want to get serious, just slap on some coilovers.
And the MSP is no speed moster. PPl have a hard time laying over 300WHP in one without putting MAJOR money into the cars. Subarus are only an engine swap away. Ppl w/ mazdas need to have drag slics and a big turbo to even hit high 12's. Where a simple swap(for under 2K) will put a subaru in the low 13's. and about 500more dollars and your in the 12's.
also its nice to be able to hit the gas when you have over 200WHP and not spin the tires like you do w/ FWD cars.
Another reason is that driving in bad weather conditions is fun. unlike other cars where its just a PITA.
o yeah. and if i remember you where all about the POS SVT contours. and now your all about some old volvos(i saw the video you posted about one a while ago, and as cool as it is you could easily do the same thing to an S13 for fraction of the cost)
And why you raging on my driving skills. Come out to E-Center on 4th of Sept. autoX and put your money where your mouth is. unless you got sabath or something.
And one more thing. why would you want a 600WHP Domestic. Yeah its fun to hit the gas on the freeway and all. But there is more to cars then just going in a straight like....
one more thing. when was the last time your realized your where not all that and a bucket of cheeses....(fuoops)
o yeah one more thing. The track is opening up soon. So ill see your PUSSY ass out there next season, and ill show you what a little subaru wagon can do, with my "crappy" driving skills.. Unless you come up with some BS excuse on why you cant make it out.
tphskab said:A few things I want to say. I am not dissing subaru in ANY way first of all, I respect them highly. However, my friend drives a WRX and has looked into engine swaps and stuff for an STi engine. under 2k? :bs: The cheapest he has seen is like $4500 for the engine. Also, he has read numerous things about the transmission in a WRX getting shot with as little as about 250whp. SO with the new engine you will need a new transmission. Now you are getting into the same dollar figures as mazda modders. Plus, you still arent cornering like we are. And I hate to break it to you, but a simple set of shocks and springs wont cure your suspension woes. there are many more components, another few grand in suspension. And unless you have all the time and tools for all this: a new engine, transmission, and suspension--you are looking easily at a few thousand in labor. So after those three upgrades, you can be over 10k in upgrades.
And about the SVT contours....my cousins husband has an SVT contour with over 400whp. Want me to set up a race for you and him?
well the WRX is a waist of money if you plan on modding it past a stock turbo.tphskab said:A few things I want to say. I am not dissing subaru in ANY way first of all, I respect them highly. However, my friend drives a WRX and has looked into engine swaps and stuff for an STi engine. under 2k? :bs: The cheapest he has seen is like $4500 for the engine. Also, he has read numerous things about the transmission in a WRX getting shot with as little as about 250whp. SO with the new engine you will need a new transmission. Now you are getting into the same dollar figures as mazda modders. Plus, you still arent cornering like we are. And I hate to break it to you, but a simple set of shocks and springs wont cure your suspension woes. there are many more components, another few grand in suspension. And unless you have all the time and tools for all this: a new engine, transmission, and suspension--you are looking easily at a few thousand in labor. So after those three upgrades, you can be over 10k in upgrades.
And about the SVT contours....my cousins husband has an SVT contour with over 400whp. Want me to set up a race for you and him?
now i see why you like the contour so mutch. becouse its a ford, and sense the new 3 is on a ford platform and is made in the states BY FORD you feel the ford love as mutch as himtphskab said:I was just proving that SVT contours arent pieces of s***. And dont make fun of my mp5 since I dont even have one
snowman4us said:now i see why you like the contour so mutch. becouse its a ford, and sense the new 3 is on a ford platform and is made in the states BY FORD you feel the ford love as mutch as him