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C-Bone · 09-21-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

IDK, putting 50lbs on tranny and get AWD system? I think, that's well worth the sacrifice.

Agreed

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I'll lighten up other parts to even it out (cf Hood, alu wheels, seats, fenders & etc).

I already know what I'd do... Diet lol, might not be 50 lbs worth of diet in me but about 30, then maybe get some lighter wheels

PHATsuby · 09-23-2010, 02:16 AM

I will be highly disappointed if this is not AWD. Not that I'm a subaru purist at all(funny we are reaching that point haha) but I just think AWD is the most versatile. Personally having it be AWD means I could much more easily run it year round and have it be my only car.

I feel like the subaru enthusiasts will be less likely to buy a RWD only car, and if you aren't a subaru enthusiast you would likely buy the Toyota version anways.

Absolute dream scenario: AWD and they put in the STi 6mt and brembos, ej207 motor revving to 8500rpms.

Probably won't get any of that sadly.

Ben

Allch Chcar · 09-26-2010, 04:07 PM

See what you said puts me in the oddball group. I'm not a Subaru Enthusiast and I would choose the Subaru version because Subaru's values appeals more to me than Toyota does and I would still opt for RWD.

The weight isn't that big of a deal but what if it's at a big premium like $5k? The STI tranny isn't going to be cheap and the front subframe might need to be different alltogether.

But I hear ya on 6mt, Brembos, and revving to 8500rpms.

70NYD · 09-26-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

See what you said puts me in the oddball group. I'm not a Subaru Enthusiast and I would choose the Subaru version because Subaru's values appeals more to me than Toyota does and I would still opt for RWD.

The weight isn't that big of a deal but what if it's at a big premium like $5k? The STI tranny isn't going to be cheap and the front subframe might need to be different alltogether.

But I hear ya on 6mt, Brembos, and revving to 8500rpms.

lol
its funny how some ppl here dont understand what badge engineering is and how it works..
still good to dream tho

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09-23-2010, 02:16 AM	#44
PHATsuby Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Drives: 2001 Legacy GT Location: MN Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I will be highly disappointed if this is not AWD. Not that I'm a subaru purist at all(funny we are reaching that point haha) but I just think AWD is the most versatile. Personally having it be AWD means I could much more easily run it year round and have it be my only car. I feel like the subaru enthusiasts will be less likely to buy a RWD only car, and if you aren't a subaru enthusiast you would likely buy the Toyota version anways. Absolute dream scenario: AWD and they put in the STi 6mt and brembos, ej207 motor revving to 8500rpms. Probably won't get any of that sadly. Ben

09-26-2010, 04:07 PM	#45
Allch Chcar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Drives: N/A Location: N/A Posts: 3,380 Thanks: 2,205 Thanked 646 Times in 419 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	See what you said puts me in the oddball group. I'm not a Subaru Enthusiast and I would choose the Subaru version because Subaru's values appeals more to me than Toyota does and I would still opt for RWD. The weight isn't that big of a deal but what if it's at a big premium like $5k? The STI tranny isn't going to be cheap and the front subframe might need to be different alltogether. But I hear ya on 6mt, Brembos, and revving to 8500rpms.

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