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r0lf- · 08-21-2003, 01:06 AM

So, after im done with my truck I was planning on getting a 98+ LS1 Camaro/TA to drive and mod up. But I was bored with my buddies and we decided to go test drive cars. My buddy is a WRX nut, but he doesnt know how to drive stick, so I drove. Man is that sucker fast, the turbo is REALLY nice. 2.0L of turbo'd power vs 5.7L of N/A power. They cost about the same to mod and get the kind of power im looking for.

Basically 3k into the motor on both of the cars gets you deep into the 12s. That WRX really sticks to the pavement though, its a really nice handling freeway monster, yet the Camaro is a TQ monster. Hrmmmm... am I going to go to the dark side of imports? Who knows

BaggedC10 · 08-21-2003, 01:13 AM

Great performance in an ugly design, IMO. Besides, F-bodies get twice the attention and respect than a WRX will.

TIMSPEED · 08-21-2003, 01:16 AM

My cousin sold his 00 Corvette in order to get a WRX. He picked up a WRX for $18k...it's ok..I would much rather have my vette (87) with a few cheap mods. The WRX is nice..but nothin like a Vette or SS Camaro.

low 84 · 08-21-2003, 01:23 AM

dump the clutch in that wrx off the line and then you'll see whats its really capable off. it launches so much harder than an f-body will, unless you stuff huge slicks under it. awd cars are fun off the line, lok at 60 ft times that they put out

r0lf- · 08-21-2003, 01:31 AM

Yup. The next car I get is going to be Fuel Injected and maybe now Forced Induction. Im going to get to tune my damned car with my laptop. Its truely an awesome thing.

There are many more performance options with the Camaro though, its kinda tough for the WRX. You have to basically get boost controllers and bolt on a bigger turbo and some bigger injectors to get performance out of em.

TIMSPEED · 08-21-2003, 04:41 AM

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Originally posted by r0lf-
There are many more performance options with the Camaro though, its kinda tough for the WRX. You have to basically get boost controllers and bolt on a bigger turbo and some bigger injectors to get performance out of em.

Not true...in a WRX, all you would need to do is:
1.) Manual or Electronic Boost Controller; Set it @ 20psi
2.) Cold Air Intake (Preferably custom)
3.) Solid 2½" mandrel bent race exhaust (Yes, I mean take out EVERY restriction possible; cat(s)/muffler(s))
4.) Aftermarket Up-Pipe (From I/C to Turbo)
All those mods should be right around $1000, and trust me..that little WRX will FLY! (If you can drive, you'd prolly be in the lower portion of the 12's on a cool night)

r0lf- · 08-21-2003, 03:45 PM

Yes it will fly. But im talking faster than that

LOHRTBT · 08-21-2003, 04:05 PM

I will race a $3k modded WRX from 20mph up any day of the week and hand it its arse!! lol Those cars have nothing unless its from a dead stop. Neat cars..I was gonna buy one but they are totally gutless up to 4000 rpms. No fun unless its in the twisties or snowing.

I know plenty of people with them and have raced plenty of them as well. They are in the Honda category still when it comes to street racing.

LOHRTBT · 08-21-2003, 04:10 PM

Also....on a modded WRX ....keep on dumpin the clutch and see where that gets you. ....Broken Half shafts and Trannies all the time. Trust me. Im about the only one into Domestics of all my friends and have learned the good /bad about most all turbo cars lol. And yes.... The Supra owns all!!!

r0lf- · 08-21-2003, 04:49 PM

I thought you were talking about racing one with your truck. I forgot about the TA. Heh. It doesnt have too much turbo lag, its a pretty quick little car and yes, dumping the clutch tons will break parts really quickly.

Tom · 08-21-2003, 06:32 PM

Yes the supra does own all when it comes to imports, and imagine that, its a RWD I6, not a FWD I4

You think the WRX is fun, go try the STI version. No 227hp there, o no. How about 300hp and 300lbs/ft of torque. Yeah baby! Thats low 13's bone stock, just like a SS camaro. Of course some of it is due to its insane 60' times from the AWD, but hey low 13's are low 13's.
Dave is right, they don't like to be launched that hard off the line on pavment, they were never designed to be. Those are 100% rally inspired cars. The EVO is almost exactly the same as the STI, only its a cheap piece of crap. O yeah and it needs 19psi of boost from its 1980's designed 2.0L to get only 270hp.

boataddict26 · 08-21-2003, 08:07 PM

Does Subaru (spelling) make the WRX?

the baron · 08-22-2003, 02:37 AM

You all should be ashame , talking about Ricers

talking about Ricers is a serious matter , driving one is worse...

The "I hate ricers" Baron

1969 GMC · 08-22-2003, 03:52 AM

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Does Subaru (spelling) make the WRX?

Yes, Subaru makes the WRX. I must say that this is an impressive little car. I testdrove one, and wow. The new style that is coming out soon ('04 I think) has less Neon-esque headlights, which makes it look better IMO. The STi is cool, but its a limited production vehicle, which is too bad. The Lancer Evo VIII isn't limited production, is slightly faster, but its a Mitsubishi

Not like I'd ever even get close to either one unless I won the lotto anyways.

LOHRTBT · 08-22-2003, 10:01 AM

Oh hey.....Im not doggin the WRX...I have respect for it...for the size of the motor and all. Its basically a Porsche Boxter motor. But its just not in the class as some try and put it in. The 1/4 mile times are mostly because of the out of the hole advantage. Hell look at the EVO....Quick at the track...That is it. Stock Gen 1 Eclipse's own them on a roll and we know how fast they arent.

The new STi Is a lot better and a great looking car. It has some funk to back it up this year....but way overpriced. My money if it were to be spent on a 4banger would be going the way of Dodge and the SRT-4. Its one bad Mamma Jamma!! Way underrated and under 20k. It will run great...just watch. hehe.

Tom · 08-22-2003, 12:10 PM

Dave, you do realize the EVO, GEN I eclipse, and SRT-4 all use the same I4, 2.0L motor [code: 4G63] right?

And baron- I'm allowed to talk imports. I'm the residential honda man, says so in my sig

**swervin ervin** · 08-22-2003, 12:14 PM

Excuse me, but what in the hell does this have to do with trucks???

They have boards for ricers too you know.

LOHRTBT · 08-22-2003, 03:04 PM

hahahaaha!!!
Dont be mad just cuz your old Mikey!! hahhaahahh
j/k

**swervin ervin** · 08-22-2003, 03:37 PM

Oh, I'm not mad, but I am old.

08-21-2003, 01:06 AM	#1
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Test Drove a WRX today. So, after im done with my truck I was planning on getting a 98+ LS1 Camaro/TA to drive and mod up. But I was bored with my buddies and we decided to go test drive cars. My buddy is a WRX nut, but he doesnt know how to drive stick, so I drove. Man is that sucker fast, the turbo is REALLY nice. 2.0L of turbo'd power vs 5.7L of N/A power. They cost about the same to mod and get the kind of power im looking for. Basically 3k into the motor on both of the cars gets you deep into the 12s. That WRX really sticks to the pavement though, its a really nice handling freeway monster, yet the Camaro is a TQ monster. Hrmmmm... am I going to go to the dark side of imports? Who knows __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-21-2003, 01:13 AM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Great performance in an ugly design, IMO. Besides, F-bodies get twice the attention and respect than a WRX will. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-21-2003, 01:16 AM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	My cousin sold his 00 Corvette in order to get a WRX. He picked up a WRX for $18k...it's ok..I would much rather have my vette (87) with a few cheap mods. The WRX is nice..but nothin like a Vette or SS Camaro. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-21-2003, 01:23 AM	#4
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	dump the clutch in that wrx off the line and then you'll see whats its really capable off. it launches so much harder than an f-body will, unless you stuff huge slicks under it. awd cars are fun off the line, lok at 60 ft times that they put out __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

08-21-2003, 01:31 AM	#5
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Yup. The next car I get is going to be Fuel Injected and maybe now Forced Induction. Im going to get to tune my damned car with my laptop. Its truely an awesome thing. There are many more performance options with the Camaro though, its kinda tough for the WRX. You have to basically get boost controllers and bolt on a bigger turbo and some bigger injectors to get performance out of em. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-21-2003, 03:45 PM	#7
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Yes it will fly. But im talking faster than that __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-21-2003, 04:05 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I will race a $3k modded WRX from 20mph up any day of the week and hand it its arse!! lol Those cars have nothing unless its from a dead stop. Neat cars..I was gonna buy one but they are totally gutless up to 4000 rpms. No fun unless its in the twisties or snowing. I know plenty of people with them and have raced plenty of them as well. They are in the Honda category still when it comes to street racing. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-21-2003, 04:10 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Also....on a modded WRX ....keep on dumpin the clutch and see where that gets you. ....Broken Half shafts and Trannies all the time. Trust me. Im about the only one into Domestics of all my friends and have learned the good /bad about most all turbo cars lol. And yes.... The Supra owns all!!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-21-2003, 04:49 PM	#10
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	I thought you were talking about racing one with your truck. I forgot about the TA. Heh. It doesnt have too much turbo lag, its a pretty quick little car and yes, dumping the clutch tons will break parts really quickly. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-21-2003, 06:32 PM	#11
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Yes the supra does own all when it comes to imports, and imagine that, its a RWD I6, not a FWD I4 You think the WRX is fun, go try the STI version. No 227hp there, o no. How about 300hp and 300lbs/ft of torque. Yeah baby! Thats low 13's bone stock, just like a SS camaro. Of course some of it is due to its insane 60' times from the AWD, but hey low 13's are low 13's. Dave is right, they don't like to be launched that hard off the line on pavment, they were never designed to be. Those are 100% rally inspired cars. The EVO is almost exactly the same as the STI, only its a cheap piece of crap. O yeah and it needs 19psi of boost from its 1980's designed 2.0L to get only 270hp. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

08-21-2003, 08:07 PM	#12
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Does Subaru (spelling) make the WRX? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

08-22-2003, 02:37 AM	#13
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	You all should be ashame , talking about Ricers talking about Ricers is a serious matter , driving one is worse... The "I hate ricers" Baron

08-22-2003, 10:01 AM	#15
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Oh hey.....Im not doggin the WRX...I have respect for it...for the size of the motor and all. Its basically a Porsche Boxter motor. But its just not in the class as some try and put it in. The 1/4 mile times are mostly because of the out of the hole advantage. Hell look at the EVO....Quick at the track...That is it. Stock Gen 1 Eclipse's own them on a roll and we know how fast they arent. The new STi Is a lot better and a great looking car. It has some funk to back it up this year....but way overpriced. My money if it were to be spent on a 4banger would be going the way of Dodge and the SRT-4. Its one bad Mamma Jamma!! Way underrated and under 20k. It will run great...just watch. hehe. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-22-2003, 12:10 PM	#16
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Dave, you do realize the EVO, GEN I eclipse, and SRT-4 all use the same I4, 2.0L motor [code: 4G63] right? And baron- I'm allowed to talk imports. I'm the residential honda man, says so in my sig __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

08-22-2003, 12:14 PM	#17
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Excuse me, but what in the hell does this have to do with trucks??? They have boards for ricers too you know. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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08-22-2003, 03:04 PM	#18
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	hahahaaha!!! Dont be mad just cuz your old Mikey!! hahhaahahh j/k __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-22-2003, 03:37 PM	#19
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oh, I'm not mad, but I am old.

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