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And as long as you keep the psi low and in safe limits (below 15 with a MBC) you should not compromize the engine integrity or turbo.
Well, the seats in the RS are fabulous, especially since there identicle to the WRX. The car rides super-smooth on the highway at high speeds but can be moved by wind gusts at 80+ (due to its high ground clearance for the most part, since people who have lowed the car have witnessed an extreme reduction in this) and at low speeds its nice and stiff and solid, but doesnt jar you, and when going over bouncies the car returns to a stable point quickly instead of over-bouncing (like all cars should). The only difference between the RS and WRX is really the rear sway bar, which I could tell needs to be bigger on the RS cause the rear end doesnt like to come out enough and the car has more understeer than the WRX's ive been in.
The Sound system is ok, but dont get the upgraded speakers/subwoolfer cause its just a waste of money (and the sub is under the passanger seat, where it can be annoying)
The tires are the same sucky RE92's, and need to be replaced IMO... Theyre good in the rain and snow though, but they squeel WAY to easily (and loudly)
For real-life normal driving use, the RS has plenty of umph for everything from freeway merging to passing cars across the dotted lines. The only time I noticed any power problems was going uphill at high speeds trying to accelerate hard with the AC on, but this car is nice and turns the AC off for you temporarily until you stop accelerating.
1rst gear can be annoying at low speeds, and down-shifting into 4th from 5th my cousin has to force the car sometimes...
Anything more?
-juice
Any opinions on the subject?
But the handling will be worlds better in the RS.
The WRX would be a lot quicker.
-juice
-juice
It had problems too. Trim pieces fell off every once in a while, stuff like that. The A/C went twice, and the fuel guage never worked properly. The powertrain was OK, but the interior kept falling apart.
It's too bad they still haven't figured out quality. The press likes how the Focus drives.
-juice
Jim
But for me, If I could afford the WRX, i'd have that in a second...
-Beanboy
Actually, a supercharger will NOT match a turbo at high altitudes, because it spins at a set speed, whereas a turbo can spin faster at higher altitudes to compensate for the thin air.
The Outback Sport is pretty close to an RS wagon. Same engine, all you'd have to do is suspension mods. Heck, if you're going to swap springs and sways anyway, may as well start with a cheaper vehicle.
-juice
Thanks - Jim
Sounds like she's running rich, but I have no idea how to adjust that.
-juice
So no TS or RS for me, WRX wagon is what it's got to be (despite the serious extra $)
A TS with a set of Tein coilovers, 16" or even 17" rims and Kumho Ecsta 712s, and fat sway bars would handle really nice, and it has the same engine as is lighter than an RS.
I don't think the seats are as good, and a few features are missing, but it's a budget buy.
-juice
Since you're in NY, check out http://www.rallispec.com.
Also check the Tri-State forum on http://i-club.com for some NJ Turbo RS's. RichL and MattC have turbos. Also in NJ there's SteveS that has his own site http://www.forcefed4.com
And just to read more, check http://www.cobbtuning.com
Dennis
He has a few grand invested though, at least five or so. And he did a lot of work himself, so there are loose cables and controllers lying around the glove box. It's a work in progress.
You gotta pay to play.
-juice
Anyone out there had any experience trying to replace a windshield on a 2002 Subaru? TIA.
Steve
I'm currently drivng a 99 Camry and 92 Protege and they are both pretty slow. I've been looking forward to replace the 92 Protege and now I want to get a Rex bad.
Any good tips for test drive around the Dallas area -- some earlier posts seem to suggest DFW dealerships are not too keen on the idea.
- Paul
He really likes it, and I still cant believe he bought an Impreza hes so picky about cars...
Im 21 too, but hes 26 and was limited by monthly payments and down payments is why he didnt get a rex. That, and insurance...
Bob
Anyone out there had any experience trying to replace a windshield on a 2002 Subaru? TIA.
I think a normal glass shop is the way to go.
I just had the same thing happen on my Aspen White wagon yesterday. A stone hit the windshield where it's mounted on the bottom. A few hours later I noticed a 12 inch crack.
My dealer doesn't do the work--they use a glass shop. My insurance company works with Safelite, and Safelite was supposed to call this morning, but I haven't heard from them.
Where did the rock hit your windshield?
I don't want to bash them (yet), but I didn't want my original article to stand uncorrected. FWIW, a colleague of mine has been happy with that dealership, though.
-Alex
Alex - You should check out the I-Club if you're serious about mod's for your RS. There are a bunch of people over there that have experience with adding turbo's and other major mod's. You can find them at http://www.i-club.com/
- hutch
Has anyone else had problems? I'm wondering if the windshield design is defective because this is third report I've heard.
-Bill
You're GLASS windshield was hit by a ROCK right? So the fact that it cracked implies that it's defective? I guess that my understanding of physics is different from yours.
-Frank P.
Took the car out for a 75 mile ride early this morning. Compared to the 2000 5m Outback I had before, this REX is so sweet.
Steve
They've also got a WRX for long-term testing. I think they keep it a year. That ought to be worthwhile reading over the course of the next year.
Bob
Duh. I thought that glass was unbreakable. My ignorance.
Everything breaks. Some things break more often than others. I was wondering if perhaps the windshield was more breakable than average. Kind of like Explorers + certain Wilderness AT tires blowing treads more often than other vehicle/tire combinations.
By the way, I just saw the H6 Outback Sedan, and it is gorgeous!
Anyone know when the next generation WRX is going to come out? 2002?
-Frank P.
They do a pretty good job at explaining themselves!
Just a thought.
-juice