dmanaenk Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Wonder if the 6MT in the regular WRX is the one in the Legacy, or if it's the STi one without the DCCD? It's a cable-actuated MT from legacy/forester. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 What do you think "RTS" is? it's standard on the premium and limited WRX (not on the base WRX or STi).I think RTS = rear trunk spoiler for non-base WRX (as someone suggested earlier), and "WNG" = wing spoiler for STi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I drove Foresters with cable MT and HT CVT. I liked the latter by a mile. I like decent MTs for the feeling of being connected to the engine/transmission. Cable-based MT doesn't give me that feeling. FXT CVT is much better than regular CVTs. When floored, it was taking revs right to the HP peak and stayed there throughout acceleration. Regular automatics usually annoy me by their gear-shifting patterns, there was nothing to be annoyed here. If I were to track HT CVT, I guess I might find that the rpm drop during cornering/braking annoying, and a 'manual' mode having all the faults of a regular automatic, but for DDing I suspect I won't hate HT CVT as much as would hate a sloppy feel-less MT. On the CVT if you use the manual paddle shifters it will stay on that gear no matter what. The paddle shifters are actually enjoyable on a CVT. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I drove Foresters with cable MT and HT CVT. I liked the latter by a mile. I like decent MTs for the feeling of being connected to the engine/transmission. Cable-based MT doesn't give me that feeling. FXT CVT is much better than regular CVTs. When floored, it was taking revs right to the HP peak and stayed there throughout acceleration. Regular automatics usually annoy me by their gear-shifting patterns, there was nothing to be annoyed here. If I were to track HT CVT, I guess I might find that the rpm drop during cornering/braking annoying, and a 'manual' mode having all the faults of a regular automatic, but for DDing I suspect I won't hate HT CVT as much as would hate a sloppy feel-less MT. Hard to do a direct comparison on the Forester since the MT comes with the low-power engine, and the HT CVT with the DIT engine... As for behavior of the CVT, I would think that could be programmed - I am curious if as folks tune the new cars, if they can adjust the behavior of the CVT as well - this will be an issue, as the power curve is pretty flat for the DIT (or 5th gen LGT, for that matter) in stock trim, but will not be that way when tuned, so while having the engine at 3500rpm in stock trim (just a guess - I have no idea what the actual rpm it holds at) it might be better to hold at 4500 rpm for a tuned engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 It's a cable-actuated MT from legacy/forester. Yes. However I read somewhere that this tranny has actually mechanical linkage on the Forester, not cable like on 10+ Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 On the CVT if you use the manual paddle shifters it will stay on that gear no matter what. The paddle shifters are actually enjoyable on a CVT. Except when you are doing sharp turns, then the paddles are in the wrong position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Except when you are doing sharp turns, then the paddles are in the wrong position. Exactly. Nissan and Infinity know how to do paddle shifters. They're on the column, not on the steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Yes. However I read somewhere that this tranny has actually mechanical linkage on the Forester, not cable like on 10+ Legacy. Leaked CD piece says cable. We'll see. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_m Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Subaru should hire some Italian designers or spend a little time in the old continent for inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Except when you are doing sharp turns, then the paddles are in the wrong position. SO TRUE! i can never find the paddles while i'm turning ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Wouldn't you want your paddles on the wheel and not the column? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac0036 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 No, paddles belong on boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 New shot of the WRX from an Edmunds LA auto show teaser video: http://www.carscoops.com/2013/11/new-2015-chevrolet-colorado-and-2015.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 HUH it's growing on me ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 but still, it's like an ugly EVO X ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskajoel Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Needs moar SWP:wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 The new WRX is basically what the Legacy would/should have been. The new design looks like the natural progression of the 05-09 Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 The profile on the rear quarter window makes it look like what the 5th gen LGT should have been. Edit: lol I was typin while you were posting. Great minds. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskajoel Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Get the side mirrors off the doors and then we can talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 The profile on the rear quarter window makes it look like what the 5th gen LGT should have been. Edit: lol I was typin while you were posting. Great minds. Pretty much everything about the car says Legacy to me. The front-end shape, that grille, those headlights, the overall dimensions and geometry of the car. It also has the unmistakable WRX features such as that large gaping hood scoop and the bulging fenders/quarter panels. I think for the Legacy enthusiast it's now become a matter of what badge is on the car, which ultimately shouldn't matter. We liked the Legacy for what it was as a car. So if Subaru has decided it needs a Camry-esque car in its stable and the Legacy made sense to carry that philosophy, so be it. My eyes are now set on the new WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Get the side mirrors off the doors and then we can talk. Unfortunately that is one feature that will be on the new Subaru models across the board ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Get the side mirrors off the doors and then we can talk. didnt notice that..... YUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 didnt notice that..... YUCK! ;D You're going to be saying that a lot with CAFE standards persuading car manufacturers to place them on the doors for better MPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 i thought they're there for better visibilities ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 no, aerodynamics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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