OptimusPrime Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 2006 V70R, fast wagon family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4wantab Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 69 W-30, fast in a straight line not too good in the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 My 2nd car...... [ATTACH]27838[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]27839[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]27840[/ATTACH] Not too good on gas when teh VTEC kicks in, but that's just fine by me... Noice. Rented a Wrangler recently in Aruba. Had hell of fun offroad. Actually I was very impressed how capable the thing is. Solid axles off-road FTW. If they only bring the new unlimited Wrangler with a diesel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Guy Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 2006 V70R, fast wagon family Nice! I was looking at those when I bought the Subaru but couldn't find a nice one in my price range. Very, very, very fun cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Rebo Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Our second car is a 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TQM. I dig the engine, but it needs mo powa!! My wife didn't mod her last car (2001 S4 Avant), but I might be able to talk her into an ECU reflash for this car. She's accustomed to more power, so hey... who am I to argue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4LG7 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 02 4Runner. Originally my first, then became second when I got my legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 2005 Lotus Elise, Krypton Green with black interior 12,740~ miles http://www.fleur-design.net/lotus/images/CRW_1625.jpg I actually drive it a more than the Subaru (as long as the weather cooperates, much better on fuel) so it could kinda be considered my main/first car. The Elise is a cool car. I don't know if i would want to commute in it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.EMan Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 My wife drives the 2006 LGT Wagon (5MT) daily, so that's my third car. 2000 Honda Civic Si (daily driver) 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo S (former track car, now mostly just taking garage space) http://www.emansworld.com/JPEGS/civic_135-sm.jpeg http://www.emansworld.com/JPEGS/mph_145.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 2006 LGT wagon 5MT... Hmmm, Canuck? (or you have that factory freak 5mt 2006 wagon we saw in Maine?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 My wife drives the 2006 LGT Wagon (5MT) daily, so that's my third car. 2000 Honda Civic Si (daily driver) 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo S (former track car, now mostly just taking garage space) Nice car! (LGT and the porsche) I've wanted one of those (944 Turbo), among other sports cars, for a long time... Just out of curiousity, how does the power compare to the LGT? Of course, the handling is probably quite higher due to the porsche's weight and balance, and the Legacy Wagon has the AWD traction and wagon utility, but they are both 2.5 liter turbocharged 4s, with similar factory horsepower ratings... it would be interesting to compare them on aspects of power. I've had a long-time dream to combine a 88-89 944 Turbo S (I thought the 89 was badged as a "Turbo" but the same spec as the 88 Turbo S..., and improved over th 88 Turbo.) With some forward bodywork and mechanicals (6MT...) from the 968... to combine to make a 968 Turbo S with a hybrid 944/968 body... I hear that a 968 3.0 Liter DOHC variocam engine, built with a turbo can make somewhere north of 450-500 horsepower. That would probably be an expensive build, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.EMan Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 2006 LGT wagon 5MT... Hmmm, Canuck? (or you have that factory freak 5mt 2006 wagon we saw in Maine?) oops... I was trying to get out of work at 10:30 pm when I posted that. 2005 LGT 5MT. I'd buy another manual transmission wagon in a heartbeat. I think it would make a great track car-- I can haul all of my stuff in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 ^ Yup, we're gonna buy another (used). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.EMan Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Nice car! (LGT and the porsche) Just out of curiousity, how does the power compare to the LGT? Of course, the handling is probably quite higher due to the porsche's weight and balance, and the Legacy Wagon has the AWD traction and wagon utility, but they are both 2.5 liter turbocharged 4s, with similar factory horsepower ratings... it would be interesting to compare them on aspects of power. The LGT also has about the same brake size, but they don't feel as powerful (probably the added mass), and the same horsepower (250 hp), as you noted. My turbo (there really is no 'S' designation for 1989) dyno'd at 262hp at the wheels with just a chip, but it doesn't feel faster than the wagon from take off. There's just no torque. However, the numbers say the 944 wins to 60 mph and 1/4 mile. The wagon doesn't turn very well, though. I keep thinking I prefer driving the LGT, but when I'm going fast in the Porsche, there is no substitute. I just can't get a child seat in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Then it is cool that you have both! I hear that pads and tires other than OEM will benefit the Legacy GT brakes quite a bit. I have OE pads, but other tires, and it isn't bad for modulation, but not quick acting, and doesn't "feel" like throwing out the anchor. I love the power, control, and comfort of the Legacy, but our other car is a Miata, and the handling is sublime in comparison to the Legacy, even though the car is slower. Turn in, and chassis balance are just amazing in that little roadster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I keep thinking I prefer driving the LGT, but when I'm going fast in the Porsche, there is no substitute. I just can't get a child seat in the back. Have you upgraded the suspension in you LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Suspension upgrades made a big difference in our car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryx Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Legacy usually gets driven by my fiance, I use the 6MT TSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.EMan Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Have you upgraded the suspension in you LGT? Suspension upgrades made a big difference in our car. I've thought about it, but I'm going to leave my wife's car alone for now. I bought it over an S4 Avant because I liked how it drove better. I also bought it when we move back to Germany, for the autobahn. I like how it drives on the freeway right now. My next car will be a track car, either a LGT 5MT wagon (I really, really like this car), 944S2, or the next generation STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Legacy usually gets driven by my fiance, I use the 6MT TSX. That is nice of you to give the wife (fiance) the good car. I do the same thing. AC gets the 05 LGT and I get the 99 Legacy SUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've thought about it, but I'm going to leave my wife's car alone for now. I bought it over an S4 Avant because I liked how it drove better. I also bought it when we move back to Germany, for the autobahn. I like how it drives on the freeway right now. My next car will be a track car, either a LGT 5MT wagon (I really, really like this car), 944S2, or the next generation STI. Oh. For high speed driving YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED to upgrade the suspension on the LGT, please! I took it to the speed limiter (on private track, yada yada) on stock suspension - believe me it's starts to wobble like Outback at 70 mph. There is no comparision with JDM SpecB Bilsteins with Pinks I have now. Perfect setup for high speed stability (less so for, say, cornering on rough roads). If there is only one mod to be done on our cars it should be the suspension (better struts/shocks or coilovers). Now I think it should be done even before the tires. Ideally, the stock tires should go as well. Oh, and I miss driving on Autobahn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 We have GPMoto Coilovers and Perrin Swaybars and enlinks. It works great in Germany where the average communte speed is 100 MPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 We have GPMoto Coilovers and Perrin Swaybars and enlinks. It works great in Germany where the average communte speed is 100 MPH. Exactly 100 mph (160km/h) is the perfect crusing speed for modern cars. I envy you to have your LGT on Autobahn. I'd even pay these gas prices there to be free of these jerks here who shouldn't have driver licenses as well as the sneaky revenue bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLTDGOLFR Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Me '06 GTL sedan Wife '06 Honda Pilot For sale: 2001 Mazda MPV. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Exactly 100 mph (160km/h) is the perfect crusing speed for modern cars. I envy you to have your LGT on Autobahn. I'd even pay these gas prices there to be free of these jerks here who shouldn't have driver licenses as well as the sneaky revenue bears. One of the reason we bought the car a year ago instead of waiting until we go to the US is so we could drive it on the Autobahn. It cost a bit to ship it over but it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.EMan Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I envy you to have your LGT on Autobahn. I'd even pay these gas prices there to be free of these jerks here who shouldn't have driver licenses as well as the sneaky revenue bears. The autobahn isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's often crowded, and some people there have no clue about how fast you're about to pass them. This is why all fast cars there have BIG BRAKES. Anybody selling a 2nd gen Miata/MX-5? I'm thinking of getting it as a winter car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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