I have read bit and bobs of the last thread, but it's got rather large and unruley, and in places off topic.

So I thought I would take the liberty of starting a new one.

Is there any more new - news? Photos, specs etc..

 

Do you mean this?

The STi WR1 apparently. Unveiled today at Autosport International, not there unfortunately.



[Edited by Andrewza - 1/8/2004 2:51:14 PM]

 

Chicken wire at the bottom, just looks so sporty! Dunno about you lot, but I really like the latest body shape, details, lamps etc, that looks well meaty to me, I'd have one!

So the Solberg project is a well guarded secret still then?

Sorry if i am being an ignorant spaz, I am not a scooby ownwer, just a fan (along with a few other marques )

 

If that is the Solberg Special why doesnt it say so on the number plate at front. Like the P1 did when that was launched.

Just an observation thats all.

Ady

 

Did I say it was the Solberg edition!? No, I said did he mean that, which is the STi WR1 special edition unveiled today at Autosport International.

 

Picky Sod:

 

Just a thought are those fog lamps under the front bumper or the new Prodrive front driving lamps?

John

 

Calm down! wasnt aving a go at ya.

Was making an observation. Apparantly the Solberg Special is at the show.

So until someone goes and gets a pic we wont know which is which.

Ady

 

My understanding is they are one and the same thing.

 

Hey it looks good !!!

I am off to the Show 2morrow to check it out !!!

Cheers

Robert

 

Guys,

The Solberg Special Edition was the name given to the WR1 by the scoobynet community pending confirmation of the correct name...i.e. whilst none of us knew what it was going to be called we called it the Solberg

The pics shown above are of the new WR1...

The lights are Prodrive (or PIAA...no sure) driving lamps...

Rum*

 

Subaru uk website has a flash across the middle saying 'Limited edtion Impreza WR1 released on the 8th of Jan at the Autosport show' but no more details than that. Note on the number plate it says 2.0L, thats disappointing would of hoped for 2.5L as the type 25.

[Edited by SImonJG - 1/8/2004 3:45:06 PM]

 

Mmmmm like the mesh grilles.

Anyone got any details on the driving lights?

Nathan..

 

Simon JG...

Unfortunately there are reasons why it isn't 2.5....see the other thread for a little more info

 

If you're coming to the show come and say hello to us on the Subaru Stand and we'll try and answer all the questions

Rum*/Tom

 

Woh! Like the mesh grill too....
Does anyone do a mesh grill like that, pre cut and ready to fit?

 

WR1 spec....(or rather bits and pieces)

Ice blue
18" Prodrive 7 spoke Pewter wheels
Mesh front grills
Different centre console
special edition car keys
320bhp with full prodrive package including ppp & springs
4 doors....
Priced at Ł29,995


See you all tomorrow/sat/sun

Rum*

 

Dazza....

Std Prodrive Mesh available via the dealer I believe

 

Rum
So I don't have to trawl through the previous thread, can you briefly tell me why not 2.5L.
Is it ice blue only?
Cheers

 

could anyone confirm if it is going to have DCCD-A ?

 

Simon,

Yes, I believe Ice Blue only...personally I like it in the photos...hopefully tomorrow I'll like it in the flesh

No 2.5 for a number of reasons...including the fact that none of Europe have the 2.5...just the States, Insurance implications...emissions...etc etc

I guess the above doesn't really help....but its a start

Tom

 

re DCCD....yup it has it fitted

 

good didn't want to have to cancel my order!!!

 

As far as the insurance side of things is concerned our rates were released yesterday...

The WR1 is approx 8-10% cheaper than insuring an STI Type UK (PPP) via ourselves....in other words for those clients with STI with us....to change to the WR1 will probably get a refund!!!!

The problem we have is that owners (and additional drivers) have to be over 28 and the vehicle has to be garaged (this can be discussed depending on the postcode area...i.e. how good/bad it is!!)...

For those attending the show over the next 3 days I will be on the stand and will have quote forms/lap-top with me...if anyones interested!!

Tom

 

i think id travel the 200 miles to the show, it would be faster than getting a quote over the phone!

 

i would like to see the car from the side to see what it really looks like. I also understand the seats have been changed to dark grey.

 

Hi Tom,

Not really related to this thread, but have you guys every managed to sort out Subaru cover in Northern Ireland as yet?

I talked to you a long time ago about it, and you thought that something may be in the pipeline.

Let me know when you can.

All the best

Shaun

 

Jason4656,

I know...point taken...tho I think you'd find the telephone quick and easy for the WR1 ...I accept that we have problems with the phones at present....but we are busy working on resolving this with a new and exciting (well exciting for us insurance bods) online quote system for standard vehicles (Justy, Forester, Legacy, GX....and for the more insurance friendly owners...i.e the over 40's...unmodified etc...)....once sorted then the phones can be put to serious use dealing with all manner of other enquiries

Shaun,

Alas at the moment we are still struggling....however as with above we are still working on NI....and rest assured once sorted all owners will be mailed

Joking apart....if people are about at the show...please come and say hello and introduce yourselves...its nice to put faces to scooby profiles

All the best

Tom

 

Tom

No doubt you'll stick with your little old STI

Jonathan

 

a bit late now with all Rum's replies, but...

taken from here

Subaru has chosen the World’s best motorsport show, Autosport International at the NEC, Birmingham, 10 & 11 January, to unveil a special edition Subaru Impreza WRX STi for the first time ever. The WR1 – as it will be called – celebrates Petter Solberg winning the Driver’s title in the 2003 World Rally Championship. Petter will be at the Show on Sunday to officially unveil the car, meet with fans and sign autographs

On sale in the Spring and limited to 500 units, the WR1 will be instantly recognisable thanks to its new Ice Blue Metallic paint plus driving lamps and stainless steel mesh grille. The new supercar will feature a power upgrade to around 320 PS plus a host of technical and visual upgrades, including a driver’s control centre-differential (DCCD) via a switch mounted next to the handbrake.

Also new for the ‘WR1’ are special, Prodrive-developed up rated springs and bump-stops with a 25mm low ride-height. Handling features include 18” diameter P-FF7 (Prodrive Flow Forming seven-spoke) alloy wheel with Pirelli Pzero tyres.

chris (a bit slow i know)