2001 WRX american version

What do you guys think of the redesign of the Impreza for its release in 2001. I personally dont like the headlights!!!
http://www.new-impreza.com/images/va/pic00016.jpg

Edited by: unite@af

headlights...looks like a neon. A small sacrifice to finally get it to the US, though.
http://209.132.49.149/images-large/2001_subaru_impreza_wrx-2.jpg


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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

Edited by: enzo@af

Im all about customization of the headlights if I was lucky enough to ever be able to buy one. I would love to fill in the head lights "body fill which would require repainting and all the good stuff" and then somewhere flush mount some a H.I.D system. I think that would be cool and then the tail end is not satisfactory to me...
What you think?

Definitely clear taillights in back. They add horsepower:)

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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

Thats what I heard also... Nice lights add horsepower!!

get some stickers too.

"Mugen Power" across the windshield, and TRD painted across a rear fender.

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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

Then a coffee can tip... that will double the horsepower...

OH I FORGOT!!!
Some seatbelt shoulder pads!!! Adds torque not hp...

Quote: unite@af ( 7:06 pm on Nov. 29, 2000 )
Some seatbelt shoulder pads!!! Adds torque not hp...
he he he

http://209.132.49.149/images-large/1999_subaru_impreza_electra_one-1.jpg
http://209.132.49.149/images-large/1999_subaru_impreza_electra_one-2.jpg
I like this one a lot more:D

I'd make that front bumper look a little more real, paint those headlights the same color, but other than that...it's awesome!

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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

Edited by: enzo@af

The rear of that car needs to be given some love... A.K.A I hate the tail end of that...

How about these lights... I think they are nice looking.

http://www.new-impreza.com/images/ring_sti_blue_front.jpg

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I still Dislike, perhaps even more. The pod-style, or projector thing just doesn't work for me on this. I think the Sube needs to stick with what's worked...Wonderful performance in a not-too flashy car (aside from that killer wing and those lights up front).

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"Ferrari isn't a car, it's a lifestyle"
-Enzo Ferrari.

I want to know how the designers did it. They managed to take an ugly car and make it look worse. I'm impressed.

http://www.twinturbo.org/wykked_sig.jpg

Edited by: WYKKED

I don't think the previous WRX was ugly at all. It certainly lacked the aggressive styling of a 300ZX, but it was by no means ugly. Perhaps just better suited to people with different tastes. I suppose we can all agree that the new headlights are hideous, though.

Mind you that there is more then 1 version of the WRX... Three the last time I counted. You have American, Japanese, and then the true rally series. I personally like the Japanese version better...

What is wrong with the auto industry? Are all car designers on weed now-a-days? Why can't they redesign a car so that it actually looks better? Isn't that whats the redisgn is supposed to do? :[

I think the WRX has become too...well, consumer oriented. I think they're trying to make it look..."cute".

Actually, not all designers are on weed. The designer of the Aztek was on Acid. She is also blind...and stupid...definitely stupid.

I didn't know that Aztek designer was a 'she'.. ;)

I think it is great the the WRX will finally be available here. Subaru has been uncompetitive in terms of stock production cars in racing circuits here. And they have so much potential! The flat four designs provide low centers of gravity and great torque, and yet their performance numbers are usually way off the mark when compared to those of their competition from Toyota, Honda, and others. It's been a long time coming for Subaru, and I want them to succeed - hopefully this will be the key that they need!

:D:D:D:D Oh, and by the way let's not forget Bosch windshield wipers- -those are good for about a thousand horsepower!! :D:D:D:D

what is this WRX, is it that all wheel drive turbo car that they based there rally car on?

sure is.

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hey those bosch winshield wipers are really good though. I picked up some for a 2.5 GT and im impressed. They are made out of teflon istead of crappy plastic. Just thought I would throw that in...

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"SUBARU" is a Japanese word meaning "unite," as well as a term identifying a cluster of six stars which the Greeks called the Pleiades -- part of the Taurus constellation. According to Greek mythology, Atlas' daughters turned into this group of stars.

Here's the hatch:
http://www.subaru.co.nz/images/range/impreza/bridge_blue_new.jpg
it looks a bit bigger and sportier than the old hatch
One more difference is now all the Imprezas share the same front bumper from the WRX with foglights, so now its a lot harder to distinguish a WRX from a budget Impreza by just looking at it,and if you are one of those who slaps Vtec stickers on entry level civics and puts giant spoilers and bumpers on them now you dont need to bother fitting a WRX bumper to make your car look like a WRX.It already does. Also the new bug - eyed styling seemed hideous when I first saw it on the photograph, but in real life the lights are ok, and you get used to them and grow to like them. Also, immense improvements have neen made in interior design. The old Impreza's interior is UGLY. The new one is very neatly laid out and seats are comfortable, and thank god, the headroom has been improved (in the new car with my 1.90 height i dont touch the ceiling with my head, unlike my brothers 94' Impreza Sportwagon.)
http://www.subaru.co.nz/images/range/impreza/controls_new.jpg
http://www.subaru.co.nz/images/range/impreza/Impreza_interior_new.jpg

Quote: JD@af ( 11:52 pm on Dec. 10, 2000 )The flat four designs provide low centers of gravity ...
Flat four? I thunk it to be a boxer.

Well I personally am looking forward to the WRX and I'm planning on buying it and then promptly whooping arse on the tarmac around here.... For 25k loaded you can't beat 25k for a Japanese Super Car It's a bargain and a half.... This car should be in the 35-40k range.... I mean in it's class what beats it? the Integra Type R comes close 0-60 and 1/4 mile wise, but with no AWD or turbo..... for the exact same price? Eh.... I'd rather get this..... I mean, why waste 4,5,6,000 on a turbocharger for the Type R when you can get the WRX _WITH_ a turbo and spend that 6 grand on othre mods....? Not to mention the WRX handles better, holds more (practical, hey it's stilla street car) and has has a more comfortable ride... (not jacked in a low rider bare bones type cockpit of the Type R) The WRX doubles as a family car... can your Type R do this? Not easily :)

The only thing the Type R can do better is high end torque.... And I say that's fine with me I, personally would rather have low end.... I mean how many time are you going 90 as opposed to how many times are you going 35-40? Some runs say the Type wins in the quater mile others say the WRX.... they are both equal there.... WRX would pull ahead till about 70 then the Type R would stay even and pull ahead at like 90.... But the fac that the WRX has all the Type R does and more? LOL forget the the looks.... This car is a beast when it wants to be and a tame soccer mom car all in one....

Type R has been Owned :)

can anyone put it in words better than J Spec?? :D
didn't think so.
One thing I think Subaru should do is put in a V-6 or inline 6 and then Twin-Turbo it, that's going to be a REAL monster!

V6 or I6? Doubt it.... They love their B4 but maybe they'll design a B6 for it down the road, don't hold your breath though.... As for a TT? I know you can drop one in an RS, but the problem with the WRX is it's engine bay is smaller and more compact (which is a good thing forweight issues which in turn helps handling and acceleration) except when you need to drop bigger parts in there....

My only complaint with the WRX is that they put 3 cats on it.... That's crazy! Well I'll just swap them with a straight pipe... Oh ya and my other complaint is we don't get the Projector lights (but I plan on putting in the JDM stock WRX lights)

so, when r u gonna buy it? as soon as it comes out?

Yup.... in March.. or so I'm told is when it's going to come out... I seriously can not think of a better car to get at 25k.....

Maxima SE?
G20 Touring?
Type R?
Prelude SH?
Accord EX V6?
RX-7 Turbo?
Galant GTZ?
Volvo S40?
Audi A4 2.8?
BMW 323i?
300ZX?

None of them are on the same level as a WRX.... the only car I would even consider over a WRX is a RX-7 T or a 300ZX.... but it's a used car, and I'm looking for a new car... Besides those 2 cars are SPORTS Class cars.... yet the WRX can keep up with them no problem and it's a sedan...

Out of all the Sedans in that class, WRX owns them all.... Out of all of the Sports compacts WRX holds its own with most or surpasses....

For the price? It'd be a shame to waste your money on anything else

What about the New Z?
I think it should be in that price range:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/cgi-bin/af/discussion.cgi?forum=559&discussion=1
I really can't wait for it to come out. It will most likely have turbo and have a lot of horses. ;)

The 350Z (Z car as some know it) is 33k.... that's 8 grand more..... not the same price range.... plus it doesn't have the same versitility as a WRX (which is a sedan #1, and #2 can go places the Z car can not... because of AWD)

Jack Handey

The Subaru engine does lay the cylinders on their sides, so that they stroke horizontally, and they appear to be flat. The horizontal stroking action is the aspect of their's that is used in coining the term "boxer" engine, as the cylinder action resembles a boxer's punching.

So the terms flat and boxer can in truth be used interchangeably, as Subaru engines have been referred to as flat, and Porsche engines have been referred to as boxers.

Edited by: JD@af

JD is right. The boxer is a flat, the flat is a boxer...

Why not put a little NOS on it. The engine should take it if you install the system correctly. a 50-100 or so fogger system would be awesome. Turbo + NOS = Hold On To Your Pants!!!

hehe :D

It's a 2002, not a 2001 - and if it does well, the STi should follow in 2 years.

There's no hatchback version. It's a wagon version.


When the STi gets here, if it gets here, I pray I'll have enough money to buy one! The STi will not only be faster, but it will be built tougher too.

LostBoyScout - It's a 2002, not a 2001 - and if it does well, the STi should follow in 2 years. What are you saying here? Are you saying that the WRX inst coming out till 2002? Cause you would be wrong I believe. There are to be two models released in 2001. One that that is already out and a late year model which will be the turbo. If Im wrong please drop me a line.

I'm talking the WRX, the turbo - yes it's gonna be here this year, by it's a MY02

i got 1 quick question...
Is the WRX for the US going to have a single turbo or twin turbo?

Single turbo :)

I agree with J Spec on the 3 cats, that is crazy, but they do that to make it a LEV. The way I see it, you can lose two of those cats, gain some HP, and still have it pass "regular" car emissions in many states. :)

the STi variant should come over here. Car and Driver tested one last year. They figured it had 300-320hp. It did 0-60 in 4.7 sec. It costs about 40 grand. Then again, nothing else can touch it (M3 is close in accelaration, but no all wheel drive and it understeers, for cripes sake) The STi is as close as u can get to the rally car. Not to mention it looks bitchin (huge wing, ground effects, etc). Just drop in some NOS, some breating enhancements, and you can have 450hp! Make mine blue.

Well, I don't know about that. the STi would probably be at least $40K, and for the extra $14K over the WRX, you can do a lot of mods to the WRX to get the same results... Its not like the A4/S4, because the S4 has a different motor, but the WRX has the same motor as the STi version. You could put a fuel pump and boost controller on the WRX, and run the boost as 17lbs and get some serious HP.

[Edited by Stoobie on 01-26-2001 at 01:29 PM]

The Subaru designers actually had the round headlight design a while ago but decided to postpone there introduction because of toyotas introduction of similarly shaped headlights. (just quietly: the new headlights are starting to grow on me, not just because as a staunch subie fan I'll admit no wrong of them)

As for what in its class can beat it I think you will find that the latest evo will performance wise although after some aftermarket love (windscreen wipers) the rex should be king.

Do you honestly mean to tell me that Americans haven't up to now had the cult rex available to them, America is such an umm lets say different world.

I'm guessing you all realise that the new version isn't as quick as the older one?

Yea,
We have never been offered production level WRX's. Import tuner and some other magazines would bring them over here but they had to be returned or destroyed after a while. Pretty lame huh?! I still dont like the new bubble shape though.

Peace

My first time posting, I'm new to the forum. This weekend I reserved a Silver 5-speed WRX which is due in 2nd week of april. This is going to be the longest 4 weeks of my life. I have never ever been one of those lucky people who are lucky enough to be one of the first to experience something great. I have a feeling this car is just the beginning of a series of incredible releases by Subaru and other Japanese manufacturers. What amazes me is that there is already an aftermarket for a car that is not available (officially) yet. I haven't driven but I dont care. I'm gonna love it. If anyone wants to buy my pampered Legacy Turbo it's up for sale. i want to sell it before I get my DubYarX! Email me of you're interested. Have fun everybody.

Welcome to AF, Samirr! :D
Hope you like it here... and don't hesitate to let me know if you need any help or have suggestions for anything!

I too, can't wait till the WRX comes out in the US.
But what dissappoints me is that it's only a single turbo :(
Don't forget to share your WRX pics with us as soon as you get the car! ;)

Its not the number of turbos that count...its the size that matters! ;-) Oh here's a picture of me and my current Legacy Turbo that I have up for sale! Selling with or without all the goodies.

http://www.geocities.com/samirr76/samircar.html

Well, the number of turbos does matter....TT setups will have shorter spool up time in general. But, that's not too important.

Ok yeah spool time....but not much for total horsepower. I know how to keep my boost up :) Here's a page for WRX accessories. No headlight conversion yet :( I dont know if this link was posted yet.

http://www.autocaresubaru.com/wrx.html

My manager at work looked puzzled when I told him I just spent $25k on a Subaru. He asked me if it had like a sunroof and leather and everything. I told him theres no leather or sunroof available. And he looked even more puzzled. With a smirk, I told him the Impreza is a cult car and that he wouldnt understand. A few minutes later, he emailed me asking me to explain how the impreza is considered a "cult car"? This is the email I wrote back to him in response:

Alot of people associate Subaru with economical, boxy cars, but thats mostly in the United States where they've aquired that image because as not many people know, the rest of the world have a very different image of Subaru. In countries like the UK, New Zealand, and Austrailia they have different models and versions of US models which have been dominating autocross and rally racing for several years. The Subaru Impreza won the World Rally Championship 3 years in a row. The US often doesnt get such models because of strict emissions standards and because of the low profit on these highly specialized vehicles. In some cases they have brought detuned versions of these cars over but for the first time in Subaru hisotry they are bringing over a Japanese spec model of the popular Impreza. This car features a 227hp turbocharged engine, and more performance upgrades than I can list. Many of the cars features are straight from the rally version of the car. The car has also been structurally and cosmetically redesigned for the 2002 model year. This car is not like a BMW or a Mercedes because it just doesnt have the status that is associated with those names. I won't be turning any heads most likely and anyone other than a true Sube junky won't appreciate what goes into this car. We hope that the capabilities of this car will allow Subaru to break free of its old reputation in the United States. For the price of $25k it competes with cars twice its price. For me personally, I will take an incredible performing car over one that just looks like it is. To me theres not alot in just a name. Hope that explains it :)

Samir.

Where is everybody?? DId you all get your WRX's and not tell me?? :eek:

I wish I got a REX.... Someday Ill get one.... What color did you pick? I would of gone for the blue...

I picked the Silver color. Man I can't wait I have never been going so insane in all my life. This is taking years off my lifespan I feel like I'm aging at about a year per day. You don't wanna be in my shoes right now. I want this car so badly....and what stinks is someone in my neighborhood just got his!! So i'm not the first on the block to get one now :(

i personally dont like the imprezza to much i think its ....kinda ugly and familyish . But the performance on these cars are bad ass just need a differant kinda of body ...more of a sporty or 2 door version

Not sure if you've seen it in person or not, but it looks hot to me. And theres body kits by C-west that make it look just as mean as it is on the inside :) Peronally I like the stealth look. :D

Does the new WRX have what's called a "ball bearing turbo"? What exactly is a ball bearing turbo? I had assumed all turbos would have bearings in them to allow them to spin as fast as they do. How does this increase performance? Yes...I am a newbie, to turbos anyways...I've only owned a turbo for a little over a year now.:bloated:

in the meantime....i found out it is a ball bearing turbo. im happy. but ill be happier when i actually GET my WRX. I wonder where she is right now....maybe on a ship...

For a great (aussie) online motoring mag head on over to www.autospeed.com there are lots of articles including a series on WRX enhancements a series on eliminating negative boost and lots of other relevant shiat (it aint all free tho). Damn fine effort to support I just signed up.

I still can't beleive yoos hav,t got the rex until now! Calling it a cult car is somewhat on the side of an understatement over ere. Do you have it's bitter rival the Mistubishi lancer evolution, now in it's seventh incarnation?