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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:03:38 AM EDT
[#1]
Its sad you really have no fucking clue what your looking at when you say that. Thats not rice, its so far from rice its absurd to even THINK that. THAT is not a rice. Its not a sports car thats fast. Its not a street car that goes to the track. Its a prototype RACE CAR. Its a full on, designed from ground up RACE CAR (That CAN be taken on the street). It has no carpet. It has no nifty interior body panels. Hell, it doesnt have a passenger seat!. Heres a few articles and such if you want to understand exactly what your looking at there. Thats a full on tire chewing ass kickin race car. Click Click |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:04:22 AM EDT
[#2]
 Get the STi. Join the club. 
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:06:50 AM EDT
[#3]
the STi is hot... get it!
I have a 2003 WRX, I actually like the older body style better than teh new one... but an STi is still gangsta as hell. heres my WRX:  
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:08:00 AM EDT
[#4]
They're fast...cost about 30K, but don't come with a radio standard. The Mitsubishi Evolution costs about the same and is about the same pace. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:42:34 AM EDT
[#5]
 I thought you were talking about these.... MT |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:52:02 AM EDT
[#6]
Whats the cost on this bad boy going to be anyhow?? |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:52:52 AM EDT
[#7]
I thought you were talking about a handgun.
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Posted: 10/2/2004 10:07:58 AM EDT
[#8]
With your history you won't have to worry for long about that. I forsee a suspended license if you get something fast. Get a Vespa, that's more your speed anyway. Then spend the moeny you saved on a Scout/Squad M1A. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 10:56:45 AM EDT
[#9]
Phil, I checked, unless you are chatged with reckless driving, Washington state cant suspend your license for speeding tickets
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Posted: 10/2/2004 10:58:13 AM EDT
[#10]
Get a Mini... crap, I need to post pics somehow...
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Posted: 10/2/2004 11:17:38 AM EDT
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Check again buddy boy RCW 46.20.291 Authority to suspend -- Grounds. The department is authorized to suspend the license of a driver upon a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the licensee: (1) Has committed an offense for which mandatory revocation or suspension of license is provided by law; (2) Has, by reckless or unlawful operation of a motor vehicle, caused or contributed to an accident resulting in death or injury to any person or serious property damage; (3) Has been convicted of offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles, or found to have committed traffic infractions, with such frequency as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws or a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highways; (4) Is incompetent to drive a motor vehicle under RCW 46.20.031(3); (5) Has failed to respond to a notice of traffic infraction, failed to appear at a requested hearing, violated a written promise to appear in court, or has failed to comply with the terms of a notice of traffic infraction or citation, as provided in RCW 46.20.289; (6) Is subject to suspension under RCW 46.20.305; (7) Has committed one of the prohibited practices relating to drivers' licenses defined in *RCW 46.20.336; or (8) Has been certified by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order or a residential or visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 11:33:59 AM EDT
[#12]
Chicks dig em. Although I have to warn you, the backseat isn't very big. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 12:39:58 PM EDT
[#13]
I read an article 6 months or a year ago about the car, back then I believe they were saying around $60,000 or $70,000 but dont qoute me on that. That was also assuming they even made it. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 2:24:37 PM EDT
[#14]
i think i dont have enough to get one myself
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Posted: 10/2/2004 2:27:10 PM EDT
[#15]
+1 .......and limp away. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 2:38:52 PM EDT
[#16]
del
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Posted: 10/2/2004 5:36:29 PM EDT
[#17]
I wanted an STi but I ended up with a Forrester. I had to get a car that could haul something other than ass. If you can afford it, go for it. Just make sure you get some track time with an intstructor so you can learn how to drive the beast.
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Posted: 10/2/2004 5:45:41 PM EDT
[#18]
The STI has excellent price/performance, but I think the wing and the big hood scoop look dorky. If I bought one I'd go stealth and take off at least the wing. Getting a stock WRX hood to fit might or might not work.
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:16:21 PM EDT
[#19]
I know of a guy with 38 tickets on his record. It can be done I only have two. Moral of the story, even though a cop told me what I told you....cops don't know the law 
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:31:40 PM EDT
[#20]
I've got a WRX. The low end torque kind of sucks and is very noticable in first and second gear to the point of being annoying. I'm currently looking at the Legacy GT (possibly Limited Edition) for 2006. It is a HOT ride for a family car. The STi though... I could do it and I'm certain I'd have no regrets there. As a side note, last night I was at a nice place for dinner when a co-workers wife was bragging about her new Celica. I ask her if it's a GT or a GT-S and she says she's not sure, but she knows her Celica could take my WRX. I tell her she's absolutely out of her mind, but she can't be reasoned with. Instead of causing a scene I just let the argument die calmly and ordered a couple more Manahtten Iced Teas to sooth my already frazzled nerves.    
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:40:29 PM EDT
[#21]
That dorky hood scoop is for that top mounted intercooler. You can try a WRX hood, but why would you want to intentionally decrease airflow to the intercooler on a turbocharged car? The damn thing already sits on top of the engine, so it's goin to have heatsoak issues if you put on a smaller scoop. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:47:03 PM EDT
[#22]
I agree withTex. That is about the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Just get a carbon fiber STi hood scoop. Besides, the hoodscoop is interchangable without replacing the hood. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:50:16 PM EDT
[#23]
I walk away cussing |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:50:35 PM EDT
[#24]
Yeah the new celicas are slow. I wish they'd sell a new GT-4. then she might be right. 3SGTE makes about the same power as the WRX engine, and the celica doesn't look like a boxy POS. :P I know my GT4gery has eaten many a WRX, and it's just a crappy FWD wannabe, with an AWD full conversion the WRX would have no chance. The 6th gen GT4(94-99) had as much power as the STi, but was more than 500 lbs lighter and MUCH better looking. Of course, the 6th gen GT 4 was never sold in America, which is why I have to settle for a wannabe. :( link Of course, even better would be an MR2 turbo. :D |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:54:42 PM EDT
[#25]
Could always switch to a FMIC and use the WRX hood. And the wing is easy enough to switch out. But of course, thats a lot of work, probably easier and cheaper to get a normal WRX and upgrade it. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:56:35 PM EDT
[#26]
I agree. I patiently looked for one of these for a few years, but finally decided on the WRX. But to make it worse she didn't even know if she had a GT or a GT-S. The whole thing was just silly as hell. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:59:23 PM EDT
[#27]
My friend has one of the Celicas its a dissapponting car. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:05:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Then I guess it's a good thing I didn't find one. I imagine that most of them would have had the piss beaten out of them by now. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:08:39 PM EDT
[#29]
Yeah, the 1.8 in the new celica sucks. Peaky and not much torque, no fun at all. The 7th gen still has a nice driving feel, but there is just no grunt.
I would totally buy a new celica if they released a new GT 4 though, but they are planning on dumping the celica altogether soon. Toyota has just given up on the sports car market completely. They suck. :( I wonder how much of a pita it would be to get a imported 6th gen GT-4 registered. |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 8:11:52 PM EDT
[#30]
Get the STi, I'd love to have one as well.
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Posted: 10/2/2004 11:15:50 PM EDT
[#31]
Odd, considering that Toyota is playing a very active role in just about every motorsport on the planet right now. Rumor has it that we'll see an MKV Supra. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... |
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Posted: 10/2/2004 11:27:40 PM EDT
[#32]
Seriously, they are spending $400+ million a year in F1 just so they can get smoked by sauber, but they can't make a sports car? Lame. [edit:] I've also heard the rumors about the MK V supra, but nothing official yet. :( |
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Posted: 10/3/2004 12:46:40 AM EDT
[#33]
Wait for next year's GTO. Horse power will be up to 400 Hp and they will have an optional ram air scoop. Or if you like the STI also look at the Mitsubishi Evo MR, they are only going to make about 1,000 of them and price will be a bit below the STI's price.
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Posted: 10/3/2004 6:12:17 AM EDT
[#34]
bmick325,
Is your Forester a NA model or an XT? I've had an XT since last fall and it's the most versatile car I've ever had. Although an auto trans. it's very quick, has great all-weather capabilities and some off road ability. I've got no illusions though about what it is / isn't though. |
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Posted: 10/3/2004 7:21:53 AM EDT
[#35]
Keep in mind that Sauber Petronas is Ferrari Jr and they have reliable engines because of it. |
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