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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG
Two words: Oil Pressure
That is my major complaint. Going to have to go to a killer B pickup and a baffle next year. Freaks me out to see my oil pressure gauge drop out into the teens on throttle during high G corners. Maybe I should just get rid of the gauge  |
As you know it’s an unfortunate side effect of a flat 4. There are compromises with everything in life. I would freak out also watching the oil pressure drop. [emoji33][emoji33][emoji33]
I will tell you guys my true “issues” with the FA20. I don’t track my car like NoHaveMSG so this has to do with street driving.
It REALLY lacks any low end grunt, so every take off is uneventful. I don’t care about drag racing people, I’m just referring to my own enjoyment of the car.
It revs quickly but doesn’t sound particularly happy doing it. [emoji28]
I miss the boxer rumble, that adds so much character to a flat 4 engine, especially a Subaru.
A turbo option was never on the table, and that is very disappointing. I’m not interested in slapping a turbo on a car myself. Too many headaches and potential issues.
There is a lot I do really like about the FA20. The very low placement it allows, oil changes are easy, it does have a spunky character, and good fuel economy.
I love the twins, the platform, the idea of them, the fact they exist. And I am so happy Toyota and Subaru make them. I hate to sound like I’m complaining because it’s such an incredible car for the money, and it offers things even more expensive sports cars don’t. I just want to experience this car with a better engine. From Toyota, not a LS swapped one or any of that crap. [emoji16]
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