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    Image of Jeb_Hoge Jeb_Hoge
    11/24/09

    In reply to 2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Looks Like Spec C, Isn’t
    This is exactly the one I would have.
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    11/24/09

    In reply to 2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Looks Like Spec C, Isn’t
    "Its styling is unlikely to win fans amongst those of us blessed with the gift of sight."

    Autocar just provided the ultimate car review phrase book.
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    11/24/09

    In reply to 2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Looks Like Spec C, Isn’t
    Is there an option to ditch the dunlops for Hoosier R6's, with a set of snows on steelies?
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/24/09

    In reply to 2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Looks Like Spec C, Isn’t
    It's still homely.
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    Image of Xelmon Xelmon
    10/18/09

    In reply to 2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!
    I don't know what to think of it...

    OOH, it looks nice, unique, new, and something a bit different.

    OTOH, the rear end looks super simplistic and square as the old scirocco's, and the front is just... Ach!

    Impreza FT86, purely on the looks! #subarucoupe
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    10/18/09

    In reply to 2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!
    So, there's already a club devoted to the FT86? That's like electing a campaign manager for the 2064 presidential race.

    On the other hand, I like the idea, and hopefully with both Toyota and Subaru taking a crack at it, one of them will get it right. #subarucoupe
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    Image of SubieBlast SubieBlast
    10/18/09

    In reply to 2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!
    you won't see the Toyota version doing Ring laps. #subarucoupe
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    YankBoffin promoted this comment SubieBlast was starred SubieBlast was unstarred
    Image of YankBoffin YankBoffin
    10/19/09

    @edreyes: Interesting observation. I guess it shows where their heart is.

    NEWS FLASH: Toyota FT86 prototype spotted at local mall. Action shots of parking maneuvers at Costco captured. #subarucoupe
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    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    10/18/09

    In reply to 2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!
    I'd love it if this mule actually had the profile of what will become the real SVX-redux, but I'm probably a bit optimistic. It seems lumpy and odd, but that's what makes a Subaru a Subaru, traditionally. Lumpy and odd. #subarucoupe
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    10/18/09

    In reply to 2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!
    Fast driving, done well, can look very slow and boring. Most buyers will appreciate that all the scary tendencies have been dialed out by higher performance tests than these will ever see on public roads in civilian hands.

    But I did notice a couple of squirelly moments. Without a pro driver, that could easily turn into a lurid spin or crash. Still a little work to do... #subarucoupe
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    10/18/09

    @Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: That mule also had some pretty skinnyish rubber for that kind of driving. Color me impressed already. #subarucoupe
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    10/18/09

    In reply to 2011 Subaru Coupe Nürburgring Action Captured On Video!
    Is it just me, or are all these Nurburgring videos/pictures/whatever really boring?

    Now, a Subaru Brat on the 'Ring... Now I'd wanna' see that. Actually, I'd wanna' ride in that. #subarucoupe
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    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    10/18/09

    @Ford Tempo Fanatic: In the back seat, I presume. #subarucoupe
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    10/18/09

    @Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: Of course! #subarucoupe
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    Image of FrankGrimes FrankGrimes
    07/24/09

    In reply to Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser
    You guys realize there are whole companies dedicated to making your car go faster?

    I don't care if they get this fancy model I will take the base model and throw a better turbo on it and be done with it.
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    Image of metal face eagle premium is not from So Cal metal face eagle premium is not from So Cal
    07/24/09

    Well sure, but that's no fun for the type of person who gets off on owning limited edition cars.
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    07/25/09

    @FrankGrimes: There are practically angry mobs of companies waiting to make Subarus go faster.
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    Image of HeatherVitani HeatherVitani
    07/24/09

    In reply to Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser
    The current STI has 305hp and for $695 you can have 340hp (93 octane). So I don't see the big deal. Yes its a tad lighter and as always has the 2.0l JDM motor compared to the 2.5l motor we get in the US. It just seems like a very minor change in output.
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    Al Navarro promoted this comment HeatherVitani was starred HeatherVitani was unstarred
    Image of engineerd engineerd
    07/24/09

    In reply to Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser
    Why does God hate me?

    Focus RS? No.
    Fiat 500 Abarth? Maybe.
    Fiesta ST? Don't hold your breath.
    Astra VXR? No.
    Renault Megane RS.R? Absolutely not.
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    07/24/09

    @engineerd misses Uncle Pete: I don't know, but I blame you, personally, for the fact that those aren't available in North America.
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    Image of metal face eagle premium is not from So Cal metal face eagle premium is not from So Cal
    07/24/09

    God doesn't hate you, he just hates your country.
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    Image of aSoundofSleep-less nights aSoundofSleep-less nights
    07/24/09

    In reply to Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser
    This doesn't quite upset me as much as what Subaru did to all of the 2008 WRX owners. In 2008 they changed the body style completely to what you see now. They kept the same power specs from the previous (2007) WRX. In 2009 Subaru they decided that they were going to screw everyone who bought an 08 for the new body style and completely revamp the engine increasing it's power output significatnly. I almost bought an 08, thank god I didn't. There's a good chance that it would have mysteriously found itself parked halfway in the new car showroom, building collapsing around it.
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    Image of MrBangBam MrBangBam
    07/24/09

    @aSoundofSleep: I know how you feel - I'm always scared to buy Apple products in case the next update will be significantly better.
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    Image of aSoundofSleep-less nights aSoundofSleep-less nights
    07/24/09

    @MrBangBam: I'm just anti-Apple in general. In any case, that earned you a heart.
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    Image of Cognitive Friction Cognitive Friction
    07/24/09

    In reply to Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser
    Lighter windows ?!?

    Were the old windows really weighing the car down?
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    Image of Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig) Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
    07/24/09

    @Cognitive Friction: I asked the same question back in 1993 when cars were being advertised as having hollow carpet fibers to save weight. All I could think was "If this is important to you, take the carpet out."

    I think it was the Toyota Supra, IIRC.
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    Image of CaveTroll CaveTroll
    07/24/09

    @Cognitive Friction: A person could save quite a bit of weight with lighter windows. I know that if you switch from glass to a polycarbonate like Lexan or Plexiglass that you cut the weight of that window in half. So let's say the windows all told weight 100 pounds (a fair guesstimate), if you cut that in half (using thinner glass, not a polycarbonate), that's a fifty pound weight difference. That's a pretty huge difference. Windows are an easy place to shed weight (especially without having to do a whole lot of retooling in a production setting), hence why they did it...Or so I'm assuming.
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