lkjohnson1950 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Whatever it ends up being, Its not coming here. Bet on it. You're just jealous that the Voices talk to Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I believe the S401 was only available in Japan, so if this S Concept becomes the S402, it follows that it would only be for Japan, but they sorely need something like that to come to the US to generate some excitement in the Subaru brand here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The US (canada, puerto) market is the only market that have the Legacy with turbo engine and left hand drive except the comming turbo diesel. I think this may be one of the problem. For some reason does not Subaru want to sell the turbo version worldwide and its proably too expensive to sell the LSTI only in US market with LHD. /Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Is the turbo and everything on the other side of the engine in RHD countries? No. The engine is the same. I have a JDM RHD LGT and its the same as a LHD Impreza. Brakeservo and brake fluidreservoir are of course on the same side as the Steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 They must proably do crash test and other things for a LSTI. I dont think they will do that for a very small LHD serie only for US. As I wrote, there are no LHD LGT outside US market. Dont think they will invest lots of money in a LHD LSTI now when the diesel arrives. I hope Iam wrong and that they start sell it worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach V Dan Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The US (canada, puerto) market is the only market that have the Legacy with turbo engine and left hand drive except the comming turbo diesel. I think this may be one of the problem. For some reason does not Subaru want to sell the turbo version worldwide and its proably too expensive to sell the LSTI only in US market with LHD. This car would not come to the U.S. because it's too expensive, period. The wheels cost $3000. The brakes cost $3000. The seats cost $thousands. This car will cost $55,000 in Japan, and that's before shipping it here. U.S. consumers will not pay $55,000+ for a Subaru Legacy, and Subaru would be nuts to try to sell it here. --Dan Mach V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWS Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 This car would not come to the U.S. because it's too expensive, period. The wheels cost $3000. The brakes cost $3000. The seats cost $thousands. This car will cost $55,000 in Japan, and that's before shipping it here. U.S. consumers will not pay $55,000+ for a Subaru Legacy, and Subaru would be nuts to try to sell it here. --Dan Mach V You americans are so spoilt Our Legacy 3.0R Spec.B with 6MT cost $61,000 The new Impreza STI cost $70,000 I dont think the car cost is the problem. They havent sold a LHD LGT outside US since 1994. They have some other unknown reason... I would happily buy a LSTI for $55K /Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 This car would not come to the U.S. because it's too expensive, period. The wheels cost $3000. The brakes cost $3000. The seats cost $thousands. This car will cost $55,000 in Japan, and that's before shipping it here. U.S. consumers will not pay $55,000+ for a Subaru Legacy, and Subaru would be nuts to try to sell it here. --Dan Mach V If they built it here like every other legacy things would be a little different You americans are so spoilt Our Legacy 3.0R Spec.B with 6MT cost $61,000 The new Impreza STI cost $70,000 I dont think the car cost is the problem. They havent sold a LHD LGT outside US since 1994. They have some other unknown reason... I would happily buy a LSTI for $55K /Dan We are spoiled because of the size and competitveness of the market. If Sweeden had as competitive a market as the US you guys wouldn't be paying that much for a subaru either. Also, you have a 3.0R Spec B with 6MT. That would cost a little more here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2intense Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i personally dont think there is anything wrong with a legacy STI NA if done wright ( has to be very balanced and responsive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Has anyone seen those fender vents? I've searched JapanParts, no luck yet. KevinH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Go to stylinconcepts.com They attach with 3M tape... many different styles to choose. Not that I'm keen on the fender vents unless they're functional... but there's the info none-the-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I think you need to punch holes in the fender so the vents actually work. Post up some pics of the walk-thru! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 There was another post here, someone selling M3-like fender vents. And here's a pic of the hole you need to make, and the reinforcement is in the way of any air duct. KevinH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 No thanks.. not I said the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTONCOKE Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/legacytunedbysti2007/ go to web catalog there is a link that has a bunch of stuff and u can see more of whats on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 But that doesn't show us what's on the S-Concept... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japanparts Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Has anyone seen those fender vents? I've searched JapanParts, no luck yet. received your PM, that's a concept car, not yet a production model, so the vents are a No-Can-Do until ( when and if ) Subaru Japan make a production model Usually, the "concept car" is very close to the production model, so we will see, *fingers crossed* GW JapanpartsLLC * Trusted suppliers since 1996 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaccaroja Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 here is the translated page. http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.subaru.jp%2Fas2008%2Fe_car%2Fdetails%2Fdetails7.html&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=EN&ie=UTF-8 13.6 @ 102 untuned FTW SmartWax - Spec Clutch - Team Scp 1 http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinh Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 The new 2008 Pontiac G8 has a similar fender vent. KevinH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 They almost look good on the G8. I'm gonna test drive that sucker once they land here! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Fake vents to match the fake hood scoops on the G8. Gotta love that Pontiac styling. Do the design engineers all have silicone implants in their calves? Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 The G8 hood vents actually do provide air... just not the "ram-air" that automatically comes to mind. It does provide some cooling though.\ Still, I see what you're saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartg Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Fake vents to match the fake hood scoops on the G8. Gotta love that Pontiac styling. Do the design engineers all have silicone implants in their calves? Just following Subaru with their non-functional hood scoops and air vents on the gc impreza's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 The front bumper on the Legacy S is fugly IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just following Subaru with their non-functional hood scoops and air vents on the gc impreza's. IIRC, they were indeed functional, they just didn't feed directly into an intercooler or intake. Non-functional means either fake, or real scoop with no airflow. If the GC Imprezas were like my '98 LGT, the scoop is real, and directs airflow into the engine bay. Yes, it's restricted, but it sure isn't non-functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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