Drift Monkey Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 [quote name='Eclipse']OT: I don't think you should worry about Subaru overstating the power figures. The 2.5L T in the Forester puts down 190-195 awhp(est.235-240 crank) on a vastly inferior turbo, pushing less boost. Scott[/quote] An inferior turbo as compared to the new Legacy? What is the factory boost set at on the FXT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Mac, I'm lovin' mine! Shifter isn't Honda smooth. It seemed a bit "notchy" at the beginning and has either started to get smoother (already?) or I'm getting used to it (more likely). Subaru has definitely geared it for "get up and go". I think I would actually prefer a bit taller of a final drive ratio for more relaxed cruising (comes with 4.11 vs. the auto tranny's 3.90). The engine can definitely handle it as it's got great punch all the way down to about 2200 rpms. I'm usually shifting into second a bit quicker than I'd like to. Cheers! -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7stars Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 The 2.5i's gearing is just a tad bit shorter than the GT's, not really all that noticable, with 5th being nearly identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSattler Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 My GT Limited leather is much nicer than the leather in our 2001 Toyota Sienna, and I use leather conditioner on the Toyota seats regularly. The Subie leather is much softer and more supple. Becuase of the perforations it's cooler in the heat, even though the Subie is charcoal and the Toyota is a sort of beige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 [quote name='goneskiian']Subaru has definitely geared it for "get up and go". I think I would actually prefer a bit taller of a final drive ratio for more relaxed cruising (comes with 4.11 vs. the auto tranny's 3.90).[/quote] Isn't the manual GT doing about 3000rpm at 75mph? That doesn't sound too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacG5 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Man..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacG5 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 outahere wrote "Isn't the manual GT doing about 3000rpm at 75mph? That doesn't sound too bad." I was hoping it'd rev a little lower than that. 120km/h @ 3000rpm. That's what I'm getting now with my MX6 5 speed. Oh well... I guess now I'll have to wait for the 6speed Sti with 300+ horses that everyone seems to think will eventually get here. :D Just kidding, but we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipse Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='Eclipse']OT: I don't think you should worry about Subaru overstating the power figures. The 2.5L T in the Forester puts down 190-195 awhp(est.235-240 crank) on a vastly inferior turbo, pushing less boost. Scott[/quote] An inferior turbo as compared to the new Legacy? What is the factory boost set at on the FXT?[/quote] The FXT peaks around 11 and tails of to 6ish psi. The TD04 has trouble maintaining any kind of boost on a motor this big anyways. It would be way off any reasonable efficiency percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 26, 2004 Author Share Posted June 26, 2004 I just got a call from the dealership. My car arrived today! They'll have it ready by Monday and I'll pick it up on Tuesday after work. I can't wait! :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPTChaplin Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Th3Franz, I am very interested in getting some good pictures of your car. You are one of the only people on the board that is truly interested in getting the red GT. I especially want to see what the turn signals and the rear quarter panels look like. As you may recall, the soonest I can get a GT Wagon would be in the red. The more I think about it, the more I like the thought of this being an exclusive color to the GT line up. Please, don't leave us hanging. I have seen the other red pics, and some of the JDM or other shots pulled off the web are not a true reflection of the USDM "Red Garnet" color. Thanks and God Bless. J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Don't worry, I'll bring the camera along with us when we go to get his car. The res isn't super with this camera, it's for dual purpose, but it gets the job done with photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPTChaplin Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 No worries. It doesn't do any good to be anxious (it won't change your height or the color of your hair...) :wink: What camera are you going to use for shooting the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Just my Elura 40MC which I got primarily for a light and inexpensive video/combo camera about 1.5 years ago. It's not the best but it gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 27, 2004 Author Share Posted June 27, 2004 [quote name='CPTChaplin']Th3Franz, I am very interested in getting some good pictures of your car. You are one of the only people on the board that is truly interested in getting the red GT. I especially want to see what the turn signals and the rear quarter panels look like. As you may recall, the soonest I can get a GT Wagon would be in the red. The more I think about it, the more I like the thought of this being an exclusive color to the GT line up. Please, don't leave us hanging. I have seen the other red pics, and some of the JDM or other shots pulled off the web are not a true reflection of the USDM "Red Garnet" color. Thanks and God Bless. J.R.[/quote] Sure, no problem. I'll probably take some at the dealership right away when I pick it up. I'll post them as soon as I have them. :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyvoxfan Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 What a jerk! :lol: [quote name='Th3Franz'][quote name='SUBE555']In dunno about you guys, especially you Jedimaster, Drift Monkey too. :lol: First show that the car isn't all that much a sleeper. Maybe the cop just wanted a closer look but had to figure out some reason to get him to stop. :P[/quote] Did I mention that the cop had just purchased a new Subaru from the same dealership no more than a week before? :D[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimil Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 maybe he had some more things to discuss with sales person :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacG5 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hey all, I just (20 mins ago) got a call from my dealer. They now have a GT Ltd stick for me to check out. Taking her out tomorrow morning, right after rush hour. Now this is going to be the make or break TD for me. I've waited for a while and I just hope this car is going to be everything that I need/desire in one great package. Will let you know how it goes. Cheers, Mac 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacG5 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Well, I did it. And I'll do it again and again and again. I liked the MT GT so much that I'll buy one. :D Yeahhhhh!! The Atlantic Blue is okay, not my favourite colour, but it says "sleeper" like nothing else on the road today. Subaru, you just won. Big time. Cheers, Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted July 7, 2004 Author Share Posted July 7, 2004 [quote name='MacG5']Well, I did it. And I'll do it again and again and again. I liked the MT GT so much that I'll buy one. :D Yeahhhhh!! The Atlantic Blue is okay, not my favourite colour, but it says "sleeper" like nothing else on the road today. Subaru, you just won. Big time. Cheers, Mac[/quote] Good to hear. You won't regret getting one! :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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