GT Ski Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I'd love to believe that 365HP STi number... I really would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 why would you say that? the original 02's were doing 0-60 times in the mags as low as 5.4 in several. I've seen several tests of the newer ones, however, doing 6-6.1...they seem to actually be slower. I'm assuming its changes made in the clutch/tranny? Actually, MOST of the 02/03 WRX's that were tested were in the high 5's to low 6's 0-60 as well. There was only one, or maybe two tests in all magazine-dom that got a stock WRX to 60 in 5.4 seconds. Realistically, the car is not that fast. Proof is in the fact that the LGT is faster than the WRX and it achieves 60 mph in the mid 5 second range and 1/4 in/around 14 seconds. I don't think the 05's are any faster/slower than the 02's. There may be fractions of a second differences due to different wheels (may in fact be lighter or heavier than the original 16 inchers). As for the guy at the service department knowing about the engine power upgrades for future Subaru's. Well, I'd say if he "knows" this than he either has a friend on the VERY inside, or he's "guesstimating" from what he was told by a Subaru worker who was guesstimating himself. Of course, with natural updating and upgrading necessary, it's only logical our cars, the WRX and the WRX STi will get more power in the coming years. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out. I HIGHLY doubt that the 2.5 boxer 4 will every be putting out 365 hp from the factory however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 STG You need to lighten up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 u're right sube555. i used "TCS" for the lack of a better word. heh. IMHO, any car that has more than 6 forward cogs, should have SMG-type shift capability. Imagine the confusion of wondering what gear u're in! LOL. SMG on a Subaru? Imagine the price! It will be a loooonnnngggg time before that happens. Hehe, no problem there wunderkind. The interesting thing about gearboxes, there are essentially 3 main types: -Standard Manual (H-pattern w/ clutch) -Sequential Manual (sequential gear shift w/ clutch) -Automatic (torque converter) I like simplicity and flexibility. The beautiful thing about the sequential manual gearbox is that you can't miss a gear, with the H-pattern you can shift into a different gear, but the sequential, all selections are in a straight line as seen per the link on one shift selection drum versus 2 or 3 shift rails. The SMG takes it a good bit farther taking the driver-operated clutch out of the equation, so you won't have bad or mis-shifts (still possible with a sequential manual unit) the computer clutches for you and blips the throttle when downshifting. Since you don't have to clutch, it can be run in the sequential mode with quick, positive, nearly flawless shifts, or automatic, it gives you the best of both worlds IMO. The more I think about it and look at it, it incorporates much of the best transmission technology essentially into one unit. And yes, it may cost slightly more than a manual, BMW says it's $2,400 msrp ($2,185 invoice) more on a $47,000 ($43,205 invoice) M-car and you know a bit of that price is buying the name, so essentially in an STi I care to say it would cost no more than $500-750 over the STi 6MT, could be stronger, incorporate launch control, shift faster, etc... The 5EAT sportshift is essentially a $1,200 option in itself over the strengthened 5MT (don't know the actual price difference with what a 6MT would cost extra, but I don't think an SMG-like 6-speed unit would cost an unreasonable cost to produce. It would also help Subaru's fuel economy across the board and the more widely used in a few minorly application-specific configurations, cost would rapidly drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I think it's BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Even if its true... would you really want to trade in the sleek and sexy looking 05/06 for the fugly front end thats on the tribeca and 06 WRX? Just wait for a while until people wreak them or want to sell or trade or something, then do an engine swap If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 tribeca needs 310hp would test drive again if they uped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepin gt Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 this post is a year old. gimme a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Oh yeah, well my dealer claims the next motors will not even be reciprocating engines, instead we are going to get 1500hp multi-fuel turbines! The cars will also be equipped with laser beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 HWGA Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I was at my dealer today to get my windshield changed and the service manager told me about the following engines coming out in the next 1-2 years: a 280 HP version of the Legacy 2.5L Turbo a 310 HP version of the NA H6 for the Outback and the B9 (second year) a 365 HP version of the 2.5L Turbo for the STi. Can't verify any of these, but he's generally quite knowledgeable. He's full of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Servicemanagerisfullofshit! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 umm..yeah, it's been that year or so...i havent seen any of those engines...have you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Smooth yes....But if they release the 365HP 4 banger.....I'd buy:) But I'm sure that will happen the same time I win the Lotto! Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I couldnt afford that gas on any of them...makes me nauscious just thinking about it....but I feel better when I think of that much hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 I agree, he was way out to lunch, and I will never listen to him again! Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I talked to a guy at subaru and he said that the 2055 model will hover above the street with this new sleek technology. I'm not buying another car till it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 And it has a limiter set for 87 mph. It can only be removed with the Mr.Fusion upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I love the new Mr. Fusion upgrade... I hope they get the bugs worked out of that soon. I drove a test car last year for 3 weeks. I was feeding it my left over lunch scraps from taco bell. Car ran like a dream but the exhaust fumes were so bad I had to turn it back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Yeah, you have to get the Mexi-Fusion upgrade kit to burn Taco Bell left overs. I am surprised you haven't seen the service bulletin on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Do you have a walkthrough? I'm not sure if I am capable of making that upgrade? Does it provide extra filtration or just better synthesizing of the fuel? I'll do a search for it.. thanks for the tip. I love this place! So much helpful information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 http://www.stlcommercemagazine.com/archives/february2001/images/tums.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 From what I can understand the kit consists of an extra grease trap in the Mr. Fusion intake, that is just inserted in the intake pipe. The kit also includes a fume trap and air freshener for the interior and exterior of the car. Pretty easy install the only tricky part being the settings on the exterior air freshener, if not set up properly the car smells like feminine hygene products. Please note that the kit will not allow the fusion of Tequilla, or Mexican beers with Mexican food. The end result will be that the car smells like a Mexican Bum's nut-sack, or as we know it Tijuana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakuun Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thread Necromancy FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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