vet Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 This is the 2nd review I've seen that mentions chassis flex on the Legacy. I wonder if I'll notice any difference when I get my Cusco braces installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 They are wrong, the chassis of the Legacy is stiffer than the STi, they are talking about the springs more than anything... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Did anybody have trouble enlarging all of the photos? I did. You could only look at 1 ext shot. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I think they fixed it now... I was having trouble, too. but now I can look at those ugly new wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Moved to News and Rumors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggyman Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 They are wrong, the chassis of the Legacy is stiffer than the STi, they are talking about the springs more than anything... Ted This is not my experience so far with my 1.5 wk old STI. There's that dreaded, uneven place in my driveway that when I back the cars out makes the body structure of my LGT creak & groan like an aging frigate...which gnaws on me each and every time I pull the car in/out the driveway. My STI doesn't flex at all over this area. Road & Track did a comparo of 7 AWD sedans in their 3/2006 issue, and they also said that, "{The LGT} can find its way around a track, too, despite moderate body roll and what feels like the least-stiff structure...." Pg 74. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I would consider the chassis to be pretty stiff and the suspension is what is so soft. When you jack the car up from the front jack point the rear tire almost comes off the ground. The structure is firm, just not the suspension. On a side note, the new Limited wheels would probably force me to get aftermarkets. They look like wheels from a Kia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 ^^^yep Jacked at the driver side jack point yesterday of my wagon, 3 wheels off the ground. Jacked a STi up recently, did not happen... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOY Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 You wanna talk about chassis flex, pick up a 93-01 GC/GM/GF impreza I'm surprised Edmunds didn't show an acceleration/performance comparo in the article, something like: "The GT accelerated to 60 in 7.5 seconds and the Spec.B in 7.499, clearly not blah blah blah" This is afterall Edmunds, I know senior citizens who drive their daily drivers more agressively than Edmunds test vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Rebo Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I was hoping for some comments on acceleration differences between the 5MT and 6MT. I figured there'd be something said if 0-60 required a shift into 3rd on the 6MT. I guess we'll have to wait a little longer still for performance numbers. My guess is that the difference in acceleration between the 5MT and 6MT will be small. The 6MT has a longer final drive ratio (numerically smaller), and I think Edmund's mentioned longer gears overall vs. the STi 6MT. Thus, any gains that could be had from good, closely-spaced gears in a 6MT will be effectively neutered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOY Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 My guess is that the difference in acceleration between the 5MT and 6MT will be small. The 6MT has a longer final drive ratio (numerically smaller), and I think Edmund's mentioned longer gears overall vs. the STi 6MT. Thus, any gains that could be had from good, closely-spaced gears in a 6MT will be effectively neutered. Less shifting=faster ET. Taller gears won't hurt as much as having 5-6 up shifts to get through the 1/4mi or 3 to get to 60. Give the STI a 5MT and it should be quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzo Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Less shifting=faster ET. Taller gears won't hurt as much as having 5-6 up shifts to get through the 1/4mi or 3 to get to 60. Give the STI a 5MT and it should be quicker. So a 4MT would be faster? A 3MT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Rebo Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 So a 4MT would be faster? A 3MT? That's not how it works. It also depends on how much power a car has and at what rpms that power is produced. Longer gears are better utilized when you have a ton of power all over the rev range (i.e., an American V8). For example, HPA motorsports makes a twin turbo system for the R32. The stock gears are so short that the all that power wouldn't be utilized very well. They offer a longer/stronger gear set to make better use of the power. Short gears just aren't necessary when you have 550hp. A 6sp would be nice in the LGT, but not a 6-sp with lengthened gears. That defeats the purpose. It isn't really necessary, anyway. Short gears are generally for motors with narrow power bands. I've been driving an Outback 2.5i as a loaner car for the past few days. It has a 4EAT. It's slow as balls. That trans has very long gears. As a result, the poor car can't get out of it's own way to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayGT Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 honestly with these fluctuating gas prices and sometimes driving in situations where you can't dodge traffic and take off....the SI drive will save a pretty penny in my opinion in the long run....only thing is that it will be unaccounted for....i'll be sure however to post my mpg in intelligent mode....for as long as i stay in it...heh ...probably the whole break in period....when i get my Spec B... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STiNGER Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 It would be great if we could get an AccessPort to modify the SI drive maps, so we could get real economy and REAL performance. I might consider upgrading to a new car for that. 2006 LGT LTD 5MT Brilliant Silver Cobb AP w/ TDC S2 protune Crucial DP K&N Filter Cusco F&R Sways Tein H-Techs Cobb F&R Endlinks Kartboy SS Xtec HID 5000K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacky Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Does anyone know if the 2007 will have a boost gauge option that matches the dash gauges? Wacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Tx for sharing this out!!!!! Great article.... Flavio ZanettiBoston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOY Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 You could always use the Impreza guage... not all that useful for the typical Legacy buyer (reads in MPa) and looks like crap on the steering column but if you have to have guages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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