My new WRX !
22 June 2002, 04:01 PM
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Tuesday i picked up my new WRX at my subaru dealer in the Netherlands (Reinaerdts Autosport).
I have driven about 250 miles with it now, and i must say it's fantastic !!!.
Before the WRX i owned a Impreza GT Turbo MY00. The chassis feels harder then the GT Turbo. But cause of the extra weight, the WRX feels just a bit slower. But i am still running the engine in, so no more then 4000 rpm till now. Cant wait till i have run the engine in.
This is my WRX :
Mods so far :
- OZ Prodrive P1 17" 215/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza
- White side markers and reflectors
- Magnex stainless steel exhaust (pictures coming soon !)
- Magnex stainless steel mid-section
More pictures :
My next modification will probably be an endwing, maybe this one :
Bart.
I have driven about 250 miles with it now, and i must say it's fantastic !!!.
Before the WRX i owned a Impreza GT Turbo MY00. The chassis feels harder then the GT Turbo. But cause of the extra weight, the WRX feels just a bit slower. But i am still running the engine in, so no more then 4000 rpm till now. Cant wait till i have run the engine in.
This is my WRX :
Mods so far :
- OZ Prodrive P1 17" 215/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza
- White side markers and reflectors
- Magnex stainless steel exhaust (pictures coming soon !)
- Magnex stainless steel mid-section
More pictures :
My next modification will probably be an endwing, maybe this one :
Bart.
22 June 2002, 07:51 PM
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The wrx is available with or without endwing in the Netherlands. But the only endwing that is available is the low model. I prefer the higher endwing models, like the one above.
Greetings Bart.
Greetings Bart.
22 June 2002, 07:58 PM
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There are a few reasons for no spoiler as standard in Dutch
cars but I think the main one is avoiding paying the Dutch
new car tax (BPM) for the price of the spoiler. Since the
BPM is around 40% of the tax free price you end up getting
the whole car cheaper if the spoiler (and air-con and a lot
of other stuff) are optional extras fitted at the dealer.
Other possible reasons:
- Some people just don't want to pay the extra price for the
spoiler. After all it has very little effect in the way the
car drives.
- Some people just don't want a spoiler in their car.
- Some people want a huge WRC-style wing (available as
accessory directly from importer just like the "normal"
style spoiler).
cars but I think the main one is avoiding paying the Dutch
new car tax (BPM) for the price of the spoiler. Since the
BPM is around 40% of the tax free price you end up getting
the whole car cheaper if the spoiler (and air-con and a lot
of other stuff) are optional extras fitted at the dealer.
Other possible reasons:
- Some people just don't want to pay the extra price for the
spoiler. After all it has very little effect in the way the
car drives.
- Some people just don't want a spoiler in their car.
- Some people want a huge WRC-style wing (available as
accessory directly from importer just like the "normal"
style spoiler).
22 June 2002, 08:06 PM
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BTW Bart, how is the sound of that Magnex ? And what kind of
price you paid for it ?
I'm looking for something that would be a bit more free flowing
than the standard backbox but it should not have too loud noise.
price you paid for it ?
I'm looking for something that would be a bit more free flowing
than the standard backbox but it should not have too loud noise.
22 June 2002, 11:19 PM
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Hello Jah,
the magnex has a nice sound, not too hard, and not too soft. Its between a supersprint and a scoobysport. When u want information about the exhaust or prices send an email to Chris : c.douma2@chello.nl
He can give u a good deal on the magnex exhaust.
Greetz Bart.
the magnex has a nice sound, not too hard, and not too soft. Its between a supersprint and a scoobysport. When u want information about the exhaust or prices send an email to Chris : c.douma2@chello.nl
He can give u a good deal on the magnex exhaust.
Greetz Bart.
23 June 2002, 02:16 PM
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Cracking, silver version isnt it?
Heres mine.
Want to get the exhaust uprated from standard too - whats the general recommendation, what BHP affect will it have & how much should I pay?
Heres mine.
Want to get the exhaust uprated from standard too - whats the general recommendation, what BHP affect will it have & how much should I pay?
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26 June 2002, 06:31 PM
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Looks more like 6"x4" to me, but it's hard to tell from the pics. That tailpipe is the biz though, I reckon it's the best looking design for the scooby both classic and bugeye models.
27 June 2002, 11:57 AM
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Guys- the pink scoob grill badge looks really good on silver FUGLY's - I'll post pics of mine! ADP glad you posted pics of yours as I was looking at putting the white repeater/reflector set on - where did you get yours from?
27 June 2002, 01:55 PM
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regret to say I shelled out at the subaru garage for mine, they are silly money, about 90 quid to do repeaters and reflectors - dead easy to fit though do it yourself job. normally in stock too.
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30 June 2002, 12:47 PM
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mine has the TSL Clear Side reflectors & indicators !
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