Solberg Limited Edition Announced
15 December 2003, 10:32 AM
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Erm, John isn't responsible for that image, he borrowed it from another thread. 
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, but personally I think it's minging.
[Edited by greasemonkey - 12/15/2003 10:41:06 AM]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, but personally I think it's minging.
[Edited by greasemonkey - 12/15/2003 10:41:06 AM]
15 December 2003, 03:35 PM
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oh bollox, i knew i was pushing it a bit with adding a link and a picture on the same reply...
[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] don't know how to do it (look in Members Gallery
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[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] don't know how to do it (look in Members Gallery
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15 December 2003, 04:15 PM
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No AK, that's yet another fake based on the WRC promo pics. Stickers Photoshopped off, instrument binnacle and steering wheel moved to the other side. Shame they forgot to correct the low right-hand (co-driver's) seat, remove the WRC camera pod and the jacking holes. It's a slightly better attempt than the one AutoExpress published, but it's still a fake.
16 December 2003, 11:35 AM
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Phil, although the members you have stated are "well connected" and are in the "know-how" but this is what they "think" and "imagine". I am saying that with most of the scoobynet community waiting in anticipation we have still had no official word from Subaru... it's all guess work at the moment!
16 December 2003, 11:52 AM
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Another special edition 4 door - oh joy 
Will someone ever produce a limited edition 5 door ?
I'd buy one - 4 door just doesn't carry all the crap I need to cart around
Will someone ever produce a limited edition 5 door ?
I'd buy one - 4 door just doesn't carry all the crap I need to cart around
16 December 2003, 03:49 PM
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Forget the wagon, I want me a STi8/9 two door, c'mon Subaru, do you EVER listen to your customers??
How about a 400bhp straight 6, 3.0 twin turbo in a two door STi8, 22B style body for 40k. Hands up who would buy one. I know I would.
I want me a STi8/9 two door, c'mon Subaru, do you EVER listen to your customers??How about a 400bhp straight 6, 3.0 twin turbo in a two door STi8, 22B style body for 40k. Hands up who would buy one. I know I would.
16 December 2003, 08:14 PM
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I wouldn't. Subaru won't go for an inline engine, they're synonymous with horizontally opposed designs, and even if they felt like running an inline, the amount of re-engineering necessary to fit one inside the current Impreza bodyshell would likely be prohibitive.
If you meant the flat six, it's a fair bit heavier than the EJ's. Put it, another turbo and all the other bits it'd need over the front axle and the handling would soon start to suffer. Why bother with a six when you can get the same results from an EJ20 or EJ25?
[Edited by greasemonkey - 12/16/2003 8:20:33 PM]
If you meant the flat six, it's a fair bit heavier than the EJ's. Put it, another turbo and all the other bits it'd need over the front axle and the handling would soon start to suffer. Why bother with a six when you can get the same results from an EJ20 or EJ25?
[Edited by greasemonkey - 12/16/2003 8:20:33 PM]
16 December 2003, 11:47 PM
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Scratch,
Does seem odd that they never introduced an STi wagon, in the past they seemed to have sold really well, a sheep in wolf's clothing
They apparently, are prototyping a lighter body style for 2005/6 a 3dr hatch version of the ImprezaIII, the Subaru 'Comet'
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[Edited by T5NYW - 12/17/2003 3:34:56 PM]
Does seem odd that they never introduced an STi wagon, in the past they seemed to have sold really well, a sheep in wolf's clothing
They apparently, are prototyping a lighter body style for 2005/6 a 3dr hatch version of the ImprezaIII, the Subaru 'Comet'
Tony
[Edited by T5NYW - 12/17/2003 3:34:56 PM]
19 December 2003, 02:13 PM
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Rumour alert
The new version will be about 29,999 will be a MY04STi8UK, DCCD, PPP'd new WR B/Box, PHP, 18" wheels, Red dials and special Edition Logo'd seats.
Tony
Ps the rumours of Scoop extension and upgraded Bright switch seem unfounded
The new version will be about 29,999 will be a MY04STi8UK, DCCD, PPP'd new WR B/Box, PHP, 18" wheels, Red dials and special Edition Logo'd seats.
Tony
Ps the rumours of Scoop extension and upgraded Bright switch seem unfounded
19 December 2003, 02:33 PM
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This article was taken from the autoexpress website about the new subaru to be released in 2005.
"Tuesday 28th January 2003
350bhp Impreza Muscles In
Things move fast at Subaru... very fast. Although the new Impreza has only just arrived, the firm is already plotting to unleash an STi model that could end the Japanese supercar debate with Mitsubishi once and for all.
A senior source at the company told Auto Express: "Subaru has something quite special in the pipeline. We're now working on a 3.0-litre turbo Impreza for Japan and Europe that will generate in excess of 350bhp.
"Unfortunately, we're having teething problems with the transmission as the current WRX STi six-speed box isn't capable of handling the torque the engine produces." Several solutions are being investigated, with the most popular being to ask a company such as Getrag, which has much experience in building heavy-duty gearboxes, to work on the transmission.
But before you race down to your nearest dealer, bear in mind how long this is likely to take. Development of the car is said to be very complicated. Our source suggests we won't see the 3.0-litre turbo powering a Subaru until the next Impreza model change, due in 2007. However, anyone wanting a taste of what's to come should be aware a muscular 3.0-litre normally aspirated engine - the platform for the turbo unit - will be used in the new Legacy, here in June. Subaru says the non-turbo will pump out close to 240bhp, which is 25bhp over the current car's output."
(Time for a change soon!!)
"Tuesday 28th January 2003
350bhp Impreza Muscles In
Things move fast at Subaru... very fast. Although the new Impreza has only just arrived, the firm is already plotting to unleash an STi model that could end the Japanese supercar debate with Mitsubishi once and for all.
A senior source at the company told Auto Express: "Subaru has something quite special in the pipeline. We're now working on a 3.0-litre turbo Impreza for Japan and Europe that will generate in excess of 350bhp.
"Unfortunately, we're having teething problems with the transmission as the current WRX STi six-speed box isn't capable of handling the torque the engine produces." Several solutions are being investigated, with the most popular being to ask a company such as Getrag, which has much experience in building heavy-duty gearboxes, to work on the transmission.
But before you race down to your nearest dealer, bear in mind how long this is likely to take. Development of the car is said to be very complicated. Our source suggests we won't see the 3.0-litre turbo powering a Subaru until the next Impreza model change, due in 2007. However, anyone wanting a taste of what's to come should be aware a muscular 3.0-litre normally aspirated engine - the platform for the turbo unit - will be used in the new Legacy, here in June. Subaru says the non-turbo will pump out close to 240bhp, which is 25bhp over the current car's output."
(Time for a change soon!!)
19 December 2003, 04:19 PM
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True isn't it! 
I and others have paid over £500 to get our STi7's to handle somewhere like it should, but still it's not as good as a EVO8 out of the box!!
Subaru have the opportunity with all the devices they have at their disposal, to produce a excellent top of the range WRX for the wanting UK public.
If it's the same as rumored above(i agree btw) then for me it's a poor attempt for a limited edition, all the extras bar the DCCD is what we have already.
Please Subaru/IM listen to what people are looking for and give us something really special!!
I and others have paid over £500 to get our STi7's to handle somewhere like it should, but still it's not as good as a EVO8 out of the box!!
Subaru have the opportunity with all the devices they have at their disposal, to produce a excellent top of the range WRX for the wanting UK public.
If it's the same as rumored above(i agree btw) then for me it's a poor attempt for a limited edition, all the extras bar the DCCD is what we have already.
Please Subaru/IM listen to what people are looking for and give us something really special!!