awalla5150 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Today through a work related convention I was able to test drive the 2008 Impreza line (exept STi) on a autocross course in CT. We all know what they look like by now mostly inside and out. Outside may be iffy to some but I dont think many can complain about its interior. Anyways the new suspension design is def a big step foward as to the way the vehicle drives. Both the 4 and 5 door seem to sit slightly lower, at least wheel well space that is I dont have the vehicle's height specs. Mid range torque increase is def noticble as well. Just thought I would share this good experience with everyone... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay25rs Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Nice, did you keep the chicken in the glass? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalla5150 Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 no although that wasn;'t my main focus lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Did they provide a really big bag to put over the car while you were driving it so no one could see you? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el scorcho Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 is that true on the suspension? There's another thread about a review where they were saying there was A LOT of body roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalla5150 Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I liked the suspension... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The engine is basically a LegGT on a smaler car. The whole front clip is a LegGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 From what I read the suspension setup is suppose to be very similar to the LGT too. I'm sure the springs and damping are different but the basic setup and geometry are suppose to be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i read that the suspension bits are wholly shared w/ the LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 i read that the suspension bits are wholly shared w/ the LGT. If that's the case no wonder it rolls so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabydanimal Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I look forward to driving one as well. I remember my '02 WRX being VERY rolly while autoxing and the LGT is worse so I hope it's not the same stock suspension as on our cars. Stock suspension: http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/7217/wrx2qs7.th.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Longer wheelbase FTL :confused::confused: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el scorcho Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 The LGT has a double wishbone rear? I thought it was struts for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R man P Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Nice, did you keep the chicken in the glass? Lol. haha, mine fell out both times i did it. i was trying to beat everybody's time but the chicken kinda screwed me outta that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 that be a pretty shitty writeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungsg4 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 you should have ran the '08d into a wall - so they look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 that a pretty shitty writeup Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 The LGT has a double wishbone rear? I thought it was struts for some reason. Forester/Old Impreza - Struts Legacy/Outback - Multilink Tribeca/New Impreza - Double Wishbone [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I read a review of the '08 WRX from Edmunds.com and they commented on the soft suspension as well. I think Subaru is trying to water down the WRX a bit and make it more mainstream. But I'd expect them to make the STI appeal more to the hardcore enthusiasts as usual. Anyway, despite the softer suspension, the car is built on a better chassis. The previous gen Impreza was built on an old chassis that has seen many revisions but it wasn't the ultimate in chassis design by any means. With the new one based on the Legacy chassis they were able to build a car with a longer wheelbase, larger interior dimensions, and more torsional rigidity. On top of all that they made it 50 pounds lighter than the previous model. For what it's worth, the WRX 5-door is lighter than the FWD Mazdaspeed 3 as well. I think the car should respond great to a stiffer aftermarket suspension with good tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I drove by the local stealership to check one out y'day. That thing is so ugly even after they removed the egg grille that i cant fathom how bad it would look with that egg crate grille. It looks like the legacy had a bastard step child with the tribeca and the tribeca passed the ugly gene to it. It comes with the dreaded RE92A's. The interior seems rather nice (maybe some improvement in rear leg room)...even though i didnt sit in it (but thats not any consolation for that exterior). Those tail lights dont belong on that car. The curvature of the rear glass is very wierd from the outside and not in-tune with the other lines. THe only design element i actuall liked was the crease ont eh hood and how it came down on the grill to form a nice curve...everything else plain sucked. And i didnt see a sunroof....and i hope thats not subaru's option.....c'mon its not a base impreza...it's the WRX...all rex's should come with a sunroof. Another big problem with the hatch is the fact that it leaves that rear window so exposed to drunks walking by and slamming into it. With the proper trunk chances are the drunk may slam against the read decklid....with the hatch....its straight to the rear glass....and we know what that does to the rear glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 That was the whole fvcking point of the introduction of the Impreza.. to have a SHORTER wheelbase than the Legacy. Remember, it was the Legacy that started rallying and their driver at the time wanted a car with a shorter wheelbase that would handle better. I don't care if the chassis design is "more advanced" blah blah double wishbone, blah blah.. the WRX is NOT the car it once used to be Sure. Although the wheelbase is 103.1 inches, not the full wheelbase of the Legacy. And of course the WRX isn't the same car it once was (at least in stock form). But seeing as how its a stiffer chassis, the car should see some handling benefits with stiffer suspensions. Chassis flex is a big factor to the handling of a car. And if you're building a car for racing and using a very stiff suspension as so many do then it's more important than ever to have a stiff chassis. There's a perfect example of this in the Street Modified class in SCCA autocrossing. Former SCCA Solo Nationals champion Dennis Grant talks about that here... At some point, chassis flex starts becoming a signifigant portion of total suspension movement and until you get rid of that flex further suspension tuning is going to be relatively ineffective. This was a key part of the concept behind Street Modified's "don't touch the chassis" rules and it is suprisingly effective. Look at any high-dollar race series and see how much effort goes into stiffening the chassis.... http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets5.html One can only hope the new STI will be the best one yet (except for the 22B of course). Personally, I expect it to be faster in a straight line, more capable in the corners, and more aerodynamic than the previous model. As for the styling, I don't think my '06 STI is much of a looker either. But I didn't buy it for the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Sure. Although the wheelbase is 103.1 inches, not the full wheelbase of the Legacy. And of course the WRX isn't the same car it once was (at least in stock form). But seeing as how its a stiffer chassis, the car should see some handling benefits with stiffer suspensions. Chassis flex is a big factor to the handling of a car. And if you're building a car for racing and using a very stiff suspension as so many do then it's more important than ever to have a stiff chassis. There's a perfect example of this in the Street Modified class in SCCA autocrossing. Former SCCA Solo Nationals champion Dennis Grant talks about that here... http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets5.html One can only hope the new STI will be the best one yet (except for the 22B of course). Personally, I expect it to be faster in a straight line, more capable in the corners, and more aerodynamic than the previous model. As for the styling, I don't think my '06 STI is much of a looker either. But I didn't buy it for the looks. wow. awesome post! yes, in person, the hatch looks much better. i simply cannot wait til the new sti hatch is unveiled and there is one for me to oogle over. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalla5150 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 stupid chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 You're just a sedan fanboy I don't think any of us wagon guys have had the rear glass broken by some drunk who couldn't walk in a straight line +1 :lol: That thought never ever crossed my mind when I got my wagon. If you need to worry about drunks f-ing up your car then you need to move or park it somewhere else. What would prevent the same drunk from smashing the rear window of a sedan? "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_m Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I would tend to agree, the shorter wheelbase makes the (older generation) imprezas handle better than longer LGTs, completely different beasts imo, the shorter wrx/sti is MUCH more tossable and fun to drive, I'm noticing the difference even after adding konis/ions to my LGT and my wrx remains stock , the different geometry and dimensions in both cars goes a long way explaining the different rides felt in each That was the whole fvcking point of the introduction of the Impreza.. to have a SHORTER wheelbase than the Legacy. Remember, it was the Legacy that started rallying and their driver at the time wanted a car with a shorter wheelbase that would handle better. I don't care if the chassis design is "more advanced" blah blah double wishbone, blah blah.. the WRX is NOT the car it once used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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