Tell me all I need to know about WRX

[PorkchopSpecblue GT-S]

overall performance stock, 1/4 times. 1/4 times modded.
known problems with car.
pretty much anything you can tell me about them. Post here.
Thanks,

[Mistrimeat]

www.i-club.com

Thats what the forum is for.

[ArchangelX]

Exactly. Don't let them give you a bunch of "WRX is the best platform in the world" bull****. Find the pros AND the cons of the car.

I bought into that BS, and after driving the car for an extended period..I definetly have noticed that it's just a car with really nice power gaining advantages and AWD...the tossability REALLY needs some help.

[cooltoy2000]

All you need to know is that it's ugly.

[ArchangelX]

Hey..watch it. :gap:

It'll grow on you...try watching them in the SCCA and WRC rallies..and you'll definetly appreciate it's snarling ugly fascia as it whips around a hairpin turn with nothing but a flame of mud flying behind it. :headbang:

[cooltoy2000]

:)

[Cronos]

I didn't like the looks at first but it's grown on me.

[SilverBullet GTS]

All you need to know is its ugly and cheap! :)

[PorkchopSpecblue GT-S]

I don't like the front fascia that much either but, it can be changed or even updated to the newer 04' fasica if you got $$$.
Anything is possible.

[nxracer]

They do tend to eat transmissions if driven hard.

[coOOlcelica]

Originally posted by Mistrimeat
www.i-club.com

Thats what the forum is for. :werd:

[Blue Batmobile]

Good buy for the money, but not too keen on the looks. I'll stick with my Celica for now;).

Bat

[2002GT_Celica]

Originally posted by nxracer
They do tend to eat transmissions if driven hard.

:werd: The 5-speed has some major problems.

[nxracer]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica
The 5-speed has some major problems.

I know of at least three that went down last year and Subaru did not pay to fix all of them.

So... practice those one/three upshifts now (most cars lose second)

[ishido]

They aren't as fast in autox as they don't get to use the turbo as well. 2.5RS is better suited for that.

AWD launch is critical for drag racing... otherwise you boooogggggg.

The stock car has power drop off on top, but pulls nice in the mid-range. The drop in power can be remedied once a few things are freed up from what I've heard.

[808QwkSlvr]

Personally i think that the WRX is a pretty sweet ride but for $25K i dont know...for just $5k more on the loan or the downpayment i would rather have a r-32 from motorex or for $8k get a G35...

[6SPDGTS]

Danny
Drive it you will love it trust me

[F35-JSF]

My friend has been addicted to the boost of the Rex ever since he bought it. His celica has become a poor step-sister to it. :wtc:

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Tranny problems are so over rated.. I've seen more Stock Celica engines blow than 350awhp Rex trannys. As for the car. Full boost at 3200rpm its a rush. The boost stops at about 5000rpm and tapers off... nothing a little upgrade couldnt help. I have a Downpipe and Uppipe on my rex right now. That combo is good for about 50hp to the crank. No Cel, all I know is my turbo hits really hard right now and that downpipe makes me hit redline hard also. The handling takes getting used to. I figure the Celica can take the Apex of a Turn a hell of a lot fast than the rex... so that means enter it fast used the AWD lose that center parts and then slam on it and get that turbo spooling so you can take off. One Manual Boost controller, Downpipe, Uppipe, Exhaust, and your into the 300hp (crank) and in the low 13's. On the stock turbo you could autoX it because there its no lag in this thing. Me personally I am sticking a TD05/18G in it so ill be a slammer till redline and boosting full at 4100RPM. I like that last minute rush.

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
Hey..watch it. :gap:

It'll grow on you...try watching them in the SCCA and WRC rallies..and you'll definetly appreciate it's snarling ugly fascia as it whips around a hairpin turn with nothing but a flame of mud flying behind it. :headbang:

Mud, Sand, Water, Mitsubishi's, you name it!!!

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

How would you like that in your rear view... ?
http://toyotacelica.org/wrx1.jpg

Thats a vicious front end; very mean looking...
http://toyotacelica.org/wrx2.jpg

[Mistrimeat]

Originally posted by Oo DaRk StAr oO
How would you like that in your rear view... ?
http://toyotacelica.org/wrx1.jpg

Not really that impressive and I still hate the styling. :/

[EbonyGT4me]

I would say wait for the STi, it looks loads better than the cureent WRX and is projected to have enough power to compete with the EVO when it arrives.

[TRD StreetRacing]

even though i have the same problems as porkchop, i oppted to fix my car and stay a few more years for better options of cars. i hope i can keep my celi too

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

BTW: Expect STi's to be marked up like hell.

Mistrimeat... dont worry all youll see is this...

http://toyotacelica.org/wrx3.jpg

[iDRIVE]

Id wait till the STi or the re-designed front comes out.

[ArchangelX]

Bah...good luck getting an STi. And the WRX can be just as fast as that STi can...the STi will just have some improved components minus that 6-spd tranny. :drool:

[x-factorWRX]

im waiting for an STi, but i might get a 350Z track instead. I still can't make a final choice between the two. im still going to keep my car but i don't know if i want another subaru.

[ArchangelX]

What's wrong with the subi? :wtf: Did you blow something up?

[x-factorWRX]

no, its just that it will be kinda weird having two WRX's even if the other is an STi

[Hepnotic]

Originally posted by x-factorWRX
no, its just that it will be kinda weird having two WRX's even if the other is an STi

what times is ur wrx running?

[ArchangelX]

AHhhhhh...that makes sense..lol..but you made it sound like THAT was a BAD thing. :wtf:

[x-factorWRX]

high 12's low 13's, i need a new clutch though. the rps clutch only lasted 6,000 miles, because of all the feathering when launching my car.

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Once I got my Perrin Downpipe and Godspeed Up-pipe on... PHEW!!! Thats STi Territory right there.

[Supra SP63]

Originally posted by Oo DaRk StAr oO
BTW: Expect STi's to be marked up like hell.

Mistrimeat... dont worry all youll see is this...

http://toyotacelica.org/wrx3.jpg


Care to race me ??? :D Nice car man. What kind of 60ft times are you getting with that? What do they run stock- 60ft times that is....

[ArchangelX]

I think my manual says 5.4 or something like that....AWD launches are the shiznit..but your Supra (stock) would eat us on the highway.

Supras are FAST on the highway as I'm sure you're well aware. Looks like you've got some mods..what's the SP-63 stand for?

And your times?

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

I haven't been to the track yet... $hit weather lately. But I figure... 24k for the car, 1500 Turbo Back, 1000 Chip, 1800, Turbo, 750 for fuel, 1000 FMIC = 400hp low 12's and the same price as an STi.

[M SPEC]

What your forgetting about having "STI like HP and speed" is that the STI still has a better (stronger engine parts internally) and better drivetrain.

[x-factorWRX]

Originally posted by M SPEC
What your forgetting about having "STI like HP and speed" is that the STI still has a better (stronger engine parts internally) and better drivetrain.

he's right about that, the STi is a way different car as far as performance goes. much stronger tranny, 8000rpm redline, brembo's brakes, better interior, stronger engine, three LSD's (the center is ajustable), bigger wheels, and HID's.

i think ill wait for the STi.

[F22-Raptor]

STI is nicer yes but still not here. and most of the internals in the WRX are good for 7500-8k. I wish we had a 6-sp tranny tho but nothing 3k wouldn't give ya. If you spend 30-35 on a WRX which is what the STI will proly be you could end up with a tad more hp same compnents aftermarket and lower insurance which is going to be sky high on a STi.