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Are you coming to the meet in SI on wed?
-mike
I believe I'll be attending a h.s. spring concert tomorrow night. Are you going to Woodbridge next Wed.? Or no, because it's not a speedbuggy sanctioned event?
-Dennis
-mike
Ed
On vacation?
-Dave
Ed - Wooodbridge won't be the same without paisan. :-) I see that Mitch is going though and one or two other Backroads Drive guys. I'm still up in the air on it.
-Dennis
Have a Rexing Day!
Patti
Mitch might be heading to SI instead.
-Dave
-mike
-juice
I suggest using the aluminum screen to avoid damage to the cooler fins, if you use steel you could cause damage, if you use fiberglass it may melt. The aluminum screen placed right on the cooler would be easy to remove and clean.
If there is enough interest, I might be willing to make these for you guys, for say, $15 plus shipping. Email me at: dopheide@ksni.net.
Or you can order the screen yourself from McMaster Carr #9227T432 is a 12"x24" sheet for about $9.32, and will yield (2) screens. www.mcmaster.com
I am not in any way affiliated with McMaster Carr, I just know it to be a good source for this kind of thing.
Ken (PS our trip to the West has been postponed till Sept.)
Second, I'm an over-40 female who likes cars, and I too feel years younger when I drive my WRX--wish I could have had it 10 years ago (but couldn't afford something like it then). I'd like to say that for those who complain that the turbo doesn't kick in until about 3000 rpms or so, that's OK--when you're doing city driving or in stop-and-go traffic, who needs it? As long as you can use that kick when you need it. It's a well-mannered car, and handles sooo well (I had a Honda Prelude at one point, and I loved that car, but the WRX is better!).
Sonya4
Second, for being >40 and not driving a Camry or Volvo....a 5sp Rex nonetheless and loving it.
Third, for loving her Rex for what it is with what it has. I'm not a race car driver either. There's a lot of nice sporty cars here in CA but they all drive the same speed during peak hours - 5/10 mph. But those on ramps, off ramps and curves will never be the same with a WRX. It's nice to know you can either get out of the way or in front of "skill deprived" drivers or wanna-be's. Good luck!
As for being over 40 and not driving a Camry or Volvo--are you kidding!! I wouldn't be caught driving those cars (no offense to any Camry or Volvo owners, but they just aren't my style). I've always liked sports/sporty cars--was in fact considering an Audi TT and the Acura RSX besides the WRX--but decided the WRX was the better choice all-around.
Does anybody know if the WRX will be offered in a 2-door coupe--besides more hp--where the rear seats can be folded down? I've been reading the car magazines etc. but so far, it's only offered as a 4-door sedan.
Sonya4
-Dennis
Patti
--Sonya4
Am I missing something about the ABS failures? It sounds like there is nothing that can be done when the problem strikes other than wait for the brakes to come back (downshift on the manual I guess) and hope that there isn't a critical need to stop immediately in front.
Btw, the IS300 base model is only about $2,000 (US$) more than the WRX in Canada, so I don't feel I'm comparing completely different cars. I like the AWD and exhilarating acceleration on the WRX and the handling and refinement of the IS300.
Apparently, the handful encounters were WRX wearing 16" wheels, and those who have switched over to 17" have not reported any occurance or reoccurance.
-Dave
-mike
Stephen
Not being into autocross, I like the 16 inchers already on the car and would hate to swap them out (they give a slightly more comfortable ride than the 17", plus are a fraction of a second quicker 0-60, although admittedly not as good handling on the track). I'm thinking just swapping out the infamous RE92s for the grippier Dunlop SP5000s or the BFG g-force KDWSs would help alleviate this problem.
-mike
I've never heard of any other car having this ABS behavior, but I don't pretend to be an expert. I would love to hear something from Subaru about it one way or the other. I'm a software guy and somehow it sounds like a s/w bug to me, but I could be projecting.
I'm neither an expert nor a software person, but I see it more of a limitation than a bug. The ABS is programed and functions within a parameter and surely there's only so more instructions (variables) those chip could hold. If every micro variables has to be programed into the system to eliminate any chance of 'failure', we'll be lugging a supercomputer in our vehicle.
-Dave
I had a similar experience once driving a Euro spec BMW, but this was in the 80s and I really can't remember all the details plus I'm sure ABS tech was not as refined then. A few years later there was almost a class action lawsuit against BMW by some owners who had early production US spec cars, many of these were military/diplomatic guys driving around in Europe in US spec models before they were shipping to the US. It seemed to be a problem intrinsic to certain models with ABS and LSD. I know about this because a colleague had one that crashed and killed 3 people! It was a legal mess, he almost went to jail in England. BMW wouldn't pay for his car to be replaced as they said he must have been driving dangerously. Both the passenger and my friend swear they were simply overtaking someone and not driving agressively at all when he braked and lost control completely and hit an oncoming car. He had the insurance the manufacturer sell to people who take delivery in Europe. However, he was covered for DM100,000 in legal fees. He told a German lawyer to rack up 100K in fees charged to BMW. When they realised what he was up to , they settled and paid for a new car as it would cost them less than paying out 100K! His German attorney found out there were a bunch of similar cases.
Haven't some insurance companies stopped giving discounts for ABS equipped cars as they had as many , if not more crashes , than non equipped ones? You certainly don't stop in less distance.
Mike, yes other mfg's (including ISUZU) have had problems with their ABS. A guy from NTSB mentioned that when I spoke with them. Apparently the source of those problems were identified and corrective action was taken. The WRX problem is, to my knowledge, not being pursued by SOA. In the mean time, I hope nobody get seriously hurt.
- Hutch
Remember that IS300 we drove at Edmunds Live? Those things are fun, even with automatic. I can definitely see the appeal.
The rear seat is a bit tight, so I'd also consider the Infiniti G35 in that price range.
-juice
I still check in here everyday, I just haven't had much time to comment. Between work and scuba diving, I've been a busy boy. Lynn and I went to Bonaire for a week of diving in April and loved the place so much we're headed back in July. If there are any divers out there, Bonaire is worth looking into.
- Hutch
You should go to Belize to visit the Blue Hole. It's the 2nd biggest coral reef in the world, and the biggest living coral reef.
-juice
-Hutch
PS - Ah .. I plan to get there fast! There, that's sorta WRX related .. huh?
-mike
A wild price guess for me would be around $9-$12. Can't be plastic, and can't be too fine meshing. Don't want to restrict airflow. dop50 has the idea.
-mike
Anybody picked up fog light covers at http://www.revolutionsmotorsports.com/ Are they worth it? Does the light still project good with covers on? I see the pictures but how do they look on yours? Kinda seems pricey but hey, supply and demand I guess.
Anyway, it was 48"x84" and only about $8. I figure I can make about 42 screens with that!
What I did was just cut a piece about 16x5 3/4 or so, and made sure it would lay flat, and just set it on the intercooler, The boot is slightly smaller than that and it appears to be working just fine. It's not fancy or anything, but it's functional.
I figure these could be a little less expensive. I suppose it would depend on what people want, if they want fancy edging and all, then they would cost more. But, just a simple screen cut out could be done for about $5 each, plus shipping. (Geez, the packing materials would cost more than the screen!). Actually, you should just go to the store and buy your own screen, cut out a bunch of them, and just replace them when they get dirty.
The higher quality screen I mentioned before would still have to be about $15, simply because of the extra costs involved.
Have fun!
Ken
Australian made Subaru fog light covers
Was about $76.00 Cdn at my dealer. Part number SCI700214
Wondering if anyone has recommendations for online aftermarket parts suppliers (appearance & performance). Not seeking anything specific yet.
Getting it with 17" Prodrive P1s w/ Sumitomo treads. Putting Haka's on the OE rims for winter. Also will be getting the rear windows tinted at some point - surprised it doesn't come with tinted glass...
Thanks in advance,
Sean
Other options include subaruparts.com and subaru-parts.com.
-juice
This is why I am using a simple plain alum screen placed in the area of the cooler where the boot holds it in place. It's thin enough to not interfere with anything, and by using the same material as the cooler fins are made of, it won't cause any damage and it won't be moving around because the boot holds it in place and the boot absorbs any vibration or movement.
That plus the fact that the screen gives an open area approx twice the size of the scoop opening insures good air flow. The fins in the cooler take up more area than the screen does.
So I figure this is a pretty safe (and cheap) method of prolonging the life of the cooler. There is really no reason that I can think of, to make it more elaborate, you don't even need to hem the edges or frame it. That in my opinion, would only keep it from laying flat when the hood is closed.
Ken
dop50, so the screen does not need any fastening? The boot pressure is enough to hold it in place? Just wondering, I wouldn't want it to cause any shorts, cutting wires or getting chewed up by other moving parts under the hood. Thanks for all the info though.