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10-27-2009 05:38 PM |
Good News Concerning the D4-S Boxer!
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About the Subaru flat four... They did manage to conjure up a tuned exhaust port and equal length, unequal diameter runners...and the result is that this flat four exhibits none of the "blap blap blap" noises akin to older Subaru flat 4's. It sounds very much like a inline 4 now, and unless you peek under the hood, most people will be hard pressed to know its not a straight 4. Very crisp, sounds and extremely light and responsive throttle. http://images.zeroforum.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif
So my primary concern is now somewhat addressed and the car, if all else is good, with proven Aisin 6 speed manual transmission and well tuned chassis, would be a very attractive product for sub-$30,000 price tag.
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Quoted from Moto-P himself off of club4ag. Heres the topic thread if you want to check it out: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=60965
Although Moto sites no official source for this information, he HIMSELF, is a credible source of information on this car. If anyone remembers my saying, Moto was brought to Japan by Toyota to discuss this car and what he, and us AE86/4A-GE fanatics, would like to see out of the car. Such is his renown as a Toyota fan here in the states.
This information made me extremely happy, as I was concerned the use of a boxer engine wouldn't really revive the feel of the old school traditional Toyota DOHC engines. But from what he's saying, it'll feel much like our beloved 4A-GE.
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