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Old 10 February 2016, 01:35 PM
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Default The final decider: Best Subaru WRX/STI of All Time?


VOTE UP THE GREATS & VOTE DOWN THE LEMONS!


Best WRX's of all time? VOTE NOW!

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Old 10 February 2016, 02:14 PM
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Who gives a flying f**k.
Get a life.
Or better still get an Evo and p**s off over to MLR.
Old 10 February 2016, 02:23 PM
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After 203 votes the top 3 is a bit hit and miss

1.) 2014 JDM STI
2.) 2003 WRX V-Limited
3.) 1998 22B

I'd expect a lightweight classic and a Spec C to hit the top 3 eventually, but which variants is unclear.
Old 10 February 2016, 02:40 PM
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Who the F cares Matt?

Just give it up for christ sake. This rubbish got you banned last time!
Old 10 February 2016, 03:07 PM
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TBH BPR I'm very interested to see which comes out on top regarding the usual suspects, in a worldwide vote.

P1?
22B?
Spec C?
S204?
Early RA?
Cosworth?
Type R?
Old 10 February 2016, 03:31 PM
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Matt, I am genuinly starting to think you have mental issues with this 'WRX' thing. We are all impreza owners, and everyone loves a bit of the 'WRX vs STi' banter from time to time, but you cross the line with it. Let's be honest, this poll is about one thing.....you hoping that the V-limited will be top.

You're not right mate.
Old 10 February 2016, 04:09 PM
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Is this like the ranker thread that we got a Honda driving non member to win
Old 10 February 2016, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Peedee
Matt, I am genuinly starting to think you have mental issues with this 'WRX' thing..
Lol, my argument was always the WRX/STI Newage battle, this list features the classics!

Is this a 1994 STI RA? It's currently up to 2nd.

Old 10 February 2016, 04:53 PM
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nobody cares i dont think mate
Old 10 February 2016, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Neeko1988
nobody cares i dont think mate
I was told this when my Top Gear poll had 75 voters.

Was the JDM strictly hatchback from 2008-2011? the list is a bugger to compile.

This will help me with the classic pics, cheers type-ra!

http://www.type-ra.com/impreza-timeline/

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Old 10 February 2016, 05:52 PM
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I feel dyslexic when I looked at that list, it just looks like a mix of numbers and letters to me!!!
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Old 10 February 2016, 06:11 PM
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The much coveted S204 up to 4th, list is starting to take shape.
Old 10 February 2016, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
I feel dyslexic when I looked at that list, it just looks like a mix of numbers and letters to me!!!
It's been a bugger to do so far, different versions registered in the same year hasn't helped.
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Originally Posted by Blue by You
Who gives a flying f**k.
Get a life.
Or better still get an Evo and p**s off over to MLR.

Well said, clear and to the point, no messing......

Totally agree
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
It's been a bugger to do so far, different versions registered in the same year hasn't helped.
Because you have done every year/model Impreza, how do you compare a 1993 JDM and 1994 JDM which is in your list, also whats a 1999 prodrive???
Old 10 February 2016, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Because you have done every year/model Impreza, how do you compare a 1993 JDM and 1994 JDM which is in your list, also whats a 1999 prodrive???
I noticed this too, the RB320 appears twice even though they didn't change between 06 and 07
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Mine's listed as '2006 Sti Spec D (jdm)'
No such thing as a JDM Spec D as far as I'm aware.
Old 10 February 2016, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by neil-h
I noticed this too, the RB320 appears twice even though they didn't change between 06 and 07
Yeah I was reading a subaru revision web page and the differences in some models from 1 year to the next made me think it was easier to list each year, such as the 2004 STI v 2005 STI, widetrack, arch extensions etc. Could be a case of the straw that broke the came's back, some years may have had something as simple as a week fuel pump that destroyed engines etc and it was revised the year after.
I can't remember if it was just the JDM or both but it said the 2002 Bugeye WRX had revisions to the gearbox after customers complained about lack of acceleration!
Obviously if there are no significant changes vote for the newest of the two or both!

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Old 10 February 2016, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
2002 Bugeye WRX had revisions to the gearbox after customers complained about too much acceleration!
yip wrx is the best....the end! lol
Old 10 February 2016, 07:50 PM
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I got bored after 10 seconds scrolling down the list trying to figure out all the different versions. I'd like to think I'm very clued up on the different versions but when you've got about 40 different ones..... No thanks.
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Because you have done every year/model Impreza, how do you compare a 1993 JDM and 1994 JDM which is in your list, also whats a 1999 prodrive???
Rank them both up/down if there are no discernible differences.

It might be a site listing the 1999 Prodrive WR Sport as just 1999 Prodrive. I'll double check.

EDIT: Should have read 1994 Prodrive

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Originally Posted by Norman Dog
Mine's listed as '2006 Sti Spec D (jdm)'
No such thing as a JDM Spec D as far as I'm aware.
Good spot, cheers!
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Maybe should put a poll up on how many folk bought a wrx and wished they bought an sti and vice versa
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
I can't remember if it was just the JDM or both but it said the 2002 Bugeye WRX had revisions to the gearbox after customers complained about lack of acceleration!
Thats just normal for a WRX, JDM and UK, pretty sure it continued after the bugeye too, and they never sorted the problem.
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Originally Posted by nm1
RS TWA-T would be the one arguing how much better the evo 8 260 was over a 8 fq 400 with its 5 speed box lmao u waste of space go get a life and get over this wrx nonsense!!
Didn't someone once do a rolling test from 30mph?
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Thats just normal for a WRX, JDM and UK, pretty sure it continued after the bugeye too, and they never sorted the problem.
Same with oversteer, choccy pistons and gold alloys!
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
Didn't someone once do a rolling test from 30mph?
Yeah, Top Gear against a KIA or some other crap little hatch, both pulled away in 4th gear from a rolling start, which would never happen in real life as you would never let a car pull away while staying in 4th with low rpm and no boost!!! Come on even a Impreza or any turbo car would struggle in the same scenario!!
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Yeah, Top Gear against a KIA or some other crap little hatch, both pulled away in 4th gear from a rolling start, which would never happen in real life as you would never let a car pull away while staying in 4th with low rpm and no boost!!! Come on even a Impreza or any turbo car would struggle in the same scenario!!
I've choose the wrong gear quite a few times against NA cars and paid for it through lag. Sometimes when you are both casual down a dual carriage at 30mph I'm sat in bloody 1st gear waiting (SCREAMING), 2nd is just too damn long.
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
Didn't someone once do a rolling test from 30mph?
I knew u would say that , just shows how your mindless Brain works, you are destroying this site!!


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