Topic: For my Subaru brothers....

[Vmango]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/09/video-2011-wrx-sti-sedan-runs-ring-in-7-55-quickest-ever-for/



 

[Snowman]

 

[PlanB]

That's fast indeed, but unless it's a production model (which it clearly is not with aftermarket/alternate market parts on it) it's essentially a 'tuner' car - and as far as 'tuner' cars go, I bet there are WAY faster Subaru's out there.  I don't see the point in this effort from Subaru?

[DockMan]

I  Subaru.

 

[vdk]

 

[blur911]

Also - many WRX/STi owners modify their cars. In many ways this is an ode to them.

From talking to a few people in SPDA they don't always hold up too well after the mods.  "They weren't really designed to be a race engine" was one quote from a guy with a smoking STI at the Ontario Regional Autoslalom, at least his was still under warranty.  Actually I think his engine was still stock.

Making me re-think whether I'm going to switch entirely to Subaru or stick with my old quattros.

[Snowman]

Both my WRX's were Stage 2, modded out of the box , and ran +100,000 kms with not one issue. I think most of the issues are driver related.

[rrocket]

Yea....I've also not seen any issues with all of the modded Subarus I've seen.  Subarus mod well...as with any car, you can't overdo it as the stock fuel system and internals will only go so far...


Here's an STi that called me out at the track...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vatxeZg10Ps

[CatsEye68]

It may be a taste of things to come. There may well be a special edition based on this car (I hope so and I hope it comes here).

The point of this is publicity and to show what Subaru is capable of (especially now with no WRC).


Also - many WRX/STi owners modify their cars. In many ways this is an ode to them.

Would they be referred to as "piston slappies"?

[evil_twin]

Agree with the Cobb Stage 1 Map.  It is very appealing.  A very 'safe' mode' that provides enough gains for all but the most diehard track monsters.

Vman, let's consider 2 for 1 deal later this year.  Xmas time would be perfect.

[Snowman]

As soon as I Move to Oakville and settle in I will be visiting my tuner in Mississauga for a Stage 1 from COBB. 

[mrthompson]

 

[Snowman]

Who's your tuner?

Paul at Neetronics. They have an AWD Dyno and ProTune COBB

[Snowman]

I've been eyeing Neetronics. I know there are other threads on this topic, but how are your experiences there? I thought they were in Oakville?

They are a great but schedule flexibility is key. Last time I was there it was $200/hr on the dyno and it will take 4 house for a protune. Paul is probably the best tuner in Canada and is hands on unlike the mail in ECU types. Every car is unique and he will trailer the tune to the driver.

[johngenx]

Almost everyone I know has at least one Subaru.  Skiers/climbers/etc are nuts for them.  Some of the gang have modded cars (Forester XT is a fave, but we have a few WRX and STi owners in our cadre) and none of them have had any reliability problems.

One guy has a 2002 WRX that he's modded out to wazoo, and the little 2.0 seems unbreakable.  His transmission, not so much.  That's been the only weak point for him.  He's running a 2005 trans now, no more problems.

The 2.5L turbos engines had some intial problems, but I hear that Subaru has rectified them.

Subaru leaves a LOT of horsepower on the table.

[PlanB]

Subaru leaves a LOT of horsepower on the table.

True, they do this in favor of bullit-proof reliability.  Subaru owners know for the most part, when they do the regularly scheduled maintenance, their vehicles will be solid for pretty much as long as they want them to be. 

In my own personal experience, my Subaru's only - and I mean only - weak point, has been paint.  Fuji Heavy Industries doesn't consider this an issue and has for years and years given their vehicles questionable paint-work.  That said, even this can be taken care of with regular paint-maintenance and a little TLC now and then. 

[Snowman]

Subaru leaves a LOT of horsepower on the table.

True, they do this in favor of bullit-proof reliability.  Subaru owners know for the most part, when they do the regularly scheduled maintenance, their vehicles will be solid for pretty much as long as they want them to be. 

In my own personal experience, my Subaru's only - and I mean only - weak point, has been paint.  Fuji Heavy Industries doesn't consider this an issue and has for years and years given their vehicles questionable paint-work.  That said, even this can be taken care of with regular paint-maintenance and a little TLC now and then. 

I agree, every Subaru other than the Tribeca had soft paint and is prone to chipping.

[blur911]

Also - many WRX/STi owners modify their cars. In many ways this is an ode to them.

From talking to a few people in SPDA they don't always hold up too well after the mods.  "They weren't really designed to be a race engine" was one quote from a guy with a smoking STI at the Ontario Regional Autoslalom, at least his was still under warranty.  Actually I think his engine was still stock.

Well, so far this season of autocrossing I've seen 4 cars with blown head gaskets, 3 or them were Subaru, another one with a STI drivetrain went on Sunday.

[PlanB]

Also - many WRX/STi owners modify their cars. In many ways this is an ode to them.

From talking to a few people in SPDA they don't always hold up too well after the mods.  "They weren't really designed to be a race engine" was one quote from a guy with a smoking STI at the Ontario Regional Autoslalom, at least his was still under warranty.  Actually I think his engine was still stock.

Making me re-think whether I'm going to switch entirely to Subaru or stick with my old quattros.

And you believed this idiot?  Surely you watched the World Rally Championships when Subaru had a team, no?  They dominated for a while until other teams caught up to them.   Any motor, no matter the design or the configuration will fail if it is modified improperly by amateurs . 

[blur911]

And you believed this idiot?  Surely you watched the World Rally Championships when Subaru had a team, no?  They dominated for a while until other teams caught up to them.   Any motor, no matter the design or the configuration will fail if it is modified improperly by amateurs . 

Hey, I'm just telling what I'm seeing and hearing at the track this year.  The failures are not catastrophic, but seem to not be too unusual.  That said, there is a large sample of modded Subaru's being raced and $#!t happens. 
Head gaskets have long been a weak spot on boosted engines from most manufacturers, it's certainly hasn't been unheard of in Subaru's in the past.