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Old 24 February 2008, 06:36 PM
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Old 24 February 2008, 06:47 PM
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looks orrible though
Old 25 February 2008, 08:41 AM
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even in the full rally clobber, still not sure on the look of it.....just dosent look like an impreza anymore.
Old 25 February 2008, 01:55 PM
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It DOES look horrible but I'm sure that it will grow on us after a while. They just really really need to do well in the rallying with it, shame they are not using it straight away.
Old 25 February 2008, 02:56 PM
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it has an awesome road prescence ... much more so than previous models. loads of cool toys too which make it a complete track tool.
Old 25 February 2008, 03:13 PM
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Not sure about the road prescence tbh but yes I am sure its handling is going to be top notch

Will be interesting to see what the boys at Prodrive do with it
Old 25 February 2008, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Not sure about the road prescence tbh but yes I am sure its handling is going to be top notch

Will be interesting to see what the boys at Prodrive do with it
just wait until you see one bearing down on you in your rear view mirror ... I was sceptical at first but am now a changed man.

lots being developed by the big P but 400bhp is unlikely due to engine design etc etc etc. not that I care though.
Old 25 February 2008, 03:28 PM
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Was hoping to test one properly on Friday but having to wait a couple of weeks now

400bhp not required IMHO if the set up is right
Old 25 February 2008, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Was hoping to test one properly on Friday but having to wait a couple of weeks now

400bhp not required IMHO if the set up is right
agreed. subaru spent millions developing the drive of this car. who are we to tinker and try to make it better. slapping huge turbos and intercoolers just mean your *** feels the wall at the next track day you take it on
Old 25 February 2008, 07:21 PM
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Am I reading right ....... Phil and Rob in agreement ?

Old 25 February 2008, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by *Nate*
Am I reading right ....... Phil and Rob in agreement ?

we agree on many things.
Old 25 February 2008, 07:56 PM
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Indeed
Old 26 February 2008, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
agreed. subaru spent millions developing the drive of this car. who are we to tinker and try to make it better. slapping huge turbos and intercoolers just mean your *** feels the wall at the next track day you take it on
I assume your car still has the standard exhaust and Brakes then Rob?
Old 26 February 2008, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
I assume your car still has the standard exhaust and Brakes then Rob?
what does exhaust and brakes have to do with turbos and intercoolers, which is what I was referring to in my original post? Having driven subarus for 6 years and having owned many I am more than qualified to make comment on which mods screw the cars up and which don't
Old 26 February 2008, 11:25 AM
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Im not making any comments on mods etc, however, i love the all new STI.

I have done from day one, and if i wasnt in so deep with my current project i may well have been tempte to buy one....

In white though
Old 26 February 2008, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Im not making any comments on mods etc, however, i love the all new STI.

I have done from day one, and if i wasnt in so deep with my current project i may well have been tempte to buy one....

In white though

in white mate it looks the absolute t1ts. before I said it would look chav but it doesn't and i was very wrong to think that ... beautful car that handles like an absolute dream!!
Old 26 February 2008, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
and i was very wrong
Never thought I would hear that

Looking forward to seeing a white Sti in the flesh how is the deadline going?
Old 26 February 2008, 03:10 PM
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tick tock tick tick tick tick tick

bet the days are dragging gangsta.

Plates are printed, just need to make them up.

meant to ask you to get measurements for the other 'thing' you requested.
Old 26 February 2008, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Never thought I would hear that

Looking forward to seeing a white Sti in the flesh how is the deadline going?
don't know what you're talking about mate
Old 26 February 2008, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
tick tock tick tick tick tick tick

bet the days are dragging gangsta.

Plates are printed, just need to make them up.

meant to ask you to get measurements for the other 'thing' you requested.

lol .. plate for what

yes i'll try and get those for you tomorrow. lots going on tomorrow
Old 26 February 2008, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Never thought I would hear that
it's not often that the gangsta is wrong but in this case I must hold my bling up and say that I was!

it looks stunning in black too ...
Old 26 February 2008, 07:49 PM
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LOL
Old 26 February 2008, 08:03 PM
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Winge if you like about modding but i think you'll agree. This is right up my street

Harman Motive's first fully built 2008 STI - Member's Car Gallery - NASIOC
Old 26 February 2008, 08:07 PM
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Yeah baby, how horny is that

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Old 27 February 2008, 03:35 PM
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