Yup. And that %^$@~ Makinen is in the Subaru these days and kicking ***. I have no choice but to blame Mitsu's poor performance on the driver.

 

Speaking of which, who is their driver? It's not Rhys is it? Got nothing against him but he's a youngin' (relatively). Oh wells. On the comparison note, what does the Impreza B22 put out?

 

The STi that he's driving has had engine lowered and moved back (thus compensating for the reported front-end heaviness of the STi with cornering "less intuitive and requiring a change in driving technique to keep the front end from plowing ahead in curves) Not to mention the million other mods (~400 hp) and lightened weight. That quarter-million dollar beast isn't quite in my price range but the top-end pro circuit is probably (as you have said) more dependent on driver than machine since they are neck and neck in that arena. I really have no intention of considering a Ford Focus...I don't care if they win a formula one championship.

 

Mitsu's lead driver is Allistair McCrae

 

Tasty Impreza...

Oh man...I could go for one of these...but talk about limited...

 

THAT is a serious STi. THAT is what I want to end up with. Unfortunately, that one is a bit outta my current price range...but it would do nicely. Subaru should build it with the 2.2 in mass-prod for the US and they'd have a HUGE following.

 

R U saying Subaru doesn't already have a huge us following? I have a damn moron friend who put his deposit down on the sti wagon yesterday, couldn't talk him into the EVO VII

 

Titanium turbo is available as an option on the VII GSR... I know this for a fact as I do have it on mine.

On paper, the current WRX has lower bhp compared to the Evo 7 but it has a sixth gear.

We should be comparing STI vs Ralliart, not the stock Evo.

 

Oh my God. Your poor, poor, sorry-assed friend. An STi wagon is an oxymoron. Why didn't he just get an outback and lower it down and put some chrome girlies on it? Curb feelers? I just don't understand I guess.

 

Typical... cutting down the wagon. I'd be happy with an STi wagon. It's going to be the funnest wagon on the market. (if it comes here) I've only heard about the sedan so far. And what would you need a race spec $250,000 car for? The prodrive version of the STi is only a couple grand more. I'm pretty sure it's just a new bumper and spoiler. It's the one I'd love to get. Still up in the air about which I'll buy. I'm sure price and power will have a big determination on it though.

-Erich

Ya PJAL, that 22b is sweet! I'd take it over any Evo!

 

Ill love anyone long time if you get guys get me a 22b sti

 

crufty, wuz ur VII TI turbo a dealer option? thats awesome i didnt hear ANYTHING about that... how much did you have to pay for it?

 

I got it all in a package deal so I have no clue how much it would cost as an item itself.... I was looking for a GSR with sunroof option too but apparently these were all sold out...

 

Those who jujdge what car is faster through the rally standings are jokers.... these are million dollar machines and cannot be compared to standard evos and sti's..

if the hyundai accent was winning in the world rally would you say "oh accents are faster then evos"....

i doubt it..

 

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