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opinion on rs coup
I'm thinking of purchasing a 2000 Impreza coup with an 97 sti ra swap, any opinion or advice I should be aware of.
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Re: opinion on rs coup
If it's got the STi trans, then it'll have really short, close gearing.
Have a look at this chart: http://www.northursalia.com/techdocs...rannychart.pdf A lot of the 90s STi 5-speeds are not at all highway-friendly. I bet it's a beast on the track though.
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Is it a full STI swap? Or just the trans? If it's a full swap, the major factor would be the person that did the swap. Are they able to help work on any problems that arise? Are you able to fix it yourself? Many garages will not want to touch a vehicle with a major swap done.
The local Subaru dealer pissed and moaned when I took Melissa's SVX that has a phase 2 trans in for an alignment.
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full drive train the plan for this car will be for the track, Svx is for hwy and cruising
and for the most part I'll be able to work on it myself
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Should be a blast in that case.
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
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Re: opinion on rs coup
8500 seems a bit steep?
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I haven't found any for under 8
especially coups
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coup.. thought you meant a killer deal or a state coup or something Coupè on the other hand.. Sounds like kewpè with è as in "elegant" Or just kewpay if you're not in the mood.
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8500 for a coupe is good.
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Idk about Norway, but in the US we pronounce it "coop". We also pronounce Porsche "porsh" though.
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Oh crap, I am a Quebecer but I say coop. |
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But is still spelled "coupe." And $8500 for an STi swapped Impreza 2.5rs Coupe is good!
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^^ This.
I was looking for one before I got my svx.. couldn't even find a good one for 8k without a swap.. I had crashed my 2001 2.5RS coupe, looked all over for one I could buy with the insurance money.. no luck. I ended up an svx owner, as I wanted a Subaru coupe again. |
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As a european, I assure you there's absolutely nothing snobbish about pronouncing these words "euro-style". Someone on the internets said: "What's the difference between a Porsche and a hedgehog? In the Porsche, the pricks are on the inside". Judging from the driving style of local Porsche owners, it's not really true. BMW and VAG drivers are far much worse. Also, best of luck with the scoob, sounds like a fun car!
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