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Originally Posted by jpky16
A. The sound: bugged me at high revs but around town (which will be most of my driving) it sounds growly. I like it now (or its just me mentally getting accustomed to it).
B. Pedal positions were a bit weird: I felt like the accelerator pedal was too far back originally and the clutch bite point was a bit too wide for smoothness (compared to my miata anyway). Driving with the same shoes I did last october and this has somehow gone away? I'm not sure how this happened but I can heel toe now. Clutch transition point seems ok now too (?).
C. Engine felt too slow revving: This seems OK now too? When I blip the throttle now it makes this sharp growl, like a dog barking. Its definitely not a smooth revving inline four, but its got its own character.
Anyway, I was worried that this car wouldn't be 35gs (after Canadian taxes and other bullshit) better than my existing Miata and a few days ago I was feeling a bit of buyers remorse with the drama we've all felt getting this car.
But to all those who are second guessing their purchase - DON'T. This car is worth waiting for! Stay true!
Hmm I did notice that the HIDs seem to make a lot of noise and yesterday after I got home I smelt some burning? Anybody else find this?
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A. I like it too. Nothing like the tractor motor sound of a typical Subie. Gets even better with an open exhaust like my Perrin resonated catback.
B. Agreed. Tried different shoes, find thicker soles help heel/toe since the throttle pedal is slightly lower than I'd like.
C. Smooth enough for me! Definitely smoother than most Toyota 4-bangers without balance shafts but not quite up there with Honda/Acura. I did an ECU reset (remove negative battery terminal for 20 minutes) to correct a fuel gauge indicator problem and it also improved throttle response running TRD CAI.
Yes, typical HID whine is louder in our cars but can't hear it once I start the car.
Burning smell in usually never good, but could be new car exhaust smell that goes away after a tank or two of quality premium fuel.