Subiesport Magazine - November 2008 - (Page 11)

ments! us your com Send backﬁre@Subiesport.com BACKFIRE “What ??? where is there 300hp engine in a honda sport compact??? where dude??” Recall on Boost! [A] Recall letter came this week and I just had my ECM reset. Wow, talk about deflating engine performance! In standard SI-DRIVE mode, 6th gear will no longer accelerate on a flat surface at 3,000rpm. I was able to hit 100mph utilizing the upper range okay, but it took S# to feel like it did in S. The dealer mechanic wouldn’t tell me what the actual changes were but this is not the car I bought. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Dick Dugan Via e-mail Ed: We bet that the dealer mechanic actually has no idea what changes were made. There are probably several things going on like a richer AFR, less boost up top and perhaps some dialed-back timing. If you want your performance back we suggest investing in some form of engine management like an AccessPORT or ECUTek reflash from I-Speed. This won’t void your warranty and will give you your car back. you do - keep it to yourself. To say that stock trim a subaru looks like a honda is crap too. Man, does a sti not have some extra flair and body kit type molding scoop wing and larger fenders on the new one?? what honda has any of that?? Which Honda comes with BBS wheels, and RE070 rubber- I forget ?? I undertand your point about modifications. I agree - make your car your own. My buddy is putting a body kit on his wrx right now. It may slow him down on dops and he has to drive it like a lowrider. he likes the way it looks. My 05 sti looks pretty stock mostly because for me it’s not looks, it’s about performance parts. I still look back at it and love the way it looks even if most of the modifications are for performance. Sometimes that is the thing a person may smile about. It may look like s stocker but perform at a level so much better. I smile all the way to the bank, and when I am smoking 350z’s and hondas, I smile too. (This letter has been left unedited) Mike Via e-mail Ed: First things first: The WRX and the STI are both great cars but which is better is a somewhat subjective question and one tied up in your budget. Earlier WRXs can be had for very little money these days with 2002 and 2003 cars dipping below $10,000. However, mileage and wear and tear are big factors here. If you have a bit more coin a newer WRX or even a 2004-2005 vintage STI might be the way to go. A spec.B is another very nice car with great power and options but that is another price jump altogether. Basically buy the best one you can afford. Avoid modified, ragged-out and beat down “deals.” As far as comments made in last month’s editorial, we appreciate your sentiments, but the fact that Honda makes better, more efficient engines isn’t an opinion; the F20C anyone? But honestly, who cares? It’s just an engine and does not make our cars any less cool. The point about “we wouldn’t be driving Subarus if it wasn’t for Honda,” is simple. Without the groundswell of Honda tuner kids, there would not have been a Sport Compactsz market or culture and Subaru (or Mitsubishi) probably would never have felt compelled to bring the STI or WRX to the states without a proven market. Ruﬄed Feathers First off love the magazine! Second I own a 2004 Impreza RS N/A and I feel the need for more power and looks I was planning on adding a whole slew pot of parts and a few body parts to make a sleeper but sadly I don’t have the time, space or the green to make my dreams come true if u look on the subieclub forum under RS (98-01) in the topic “Completely new car” you can see the list of things I planned on doing! And since that won’t work I’m car shopping for a 2005-2007 WRX or a WRX STI or a Legacy GT Spec. B. I’m trying to find the pros and cons of the cars. Can you help? Also I totally agree with Travis Geny on the Burnout column about the dudes who tell other people how to build their cars or how their cars should look! I say “to each his own” you don’t like the way I put my car together deal with it I won’t change it just to make you happy! And there’s no way you could drag Subaru down to the level of Honda. Granted Honda has good engines but I think Subaru is better than Honda and so do a lot of people but don’t go around forcing your beliefs on other people you’re not Rob Rainer! Jerk! If you ask me he’s the one bringing good name of Subaru down. Thanks! Again great magazine keep up the great work! Dan Mueller Via e-mail I have never felt more compelled to write an editor. Dude, why don’t you write for hondasport.com ?? really, your little rant in the new issue was worthless. Going far enough to say we woudln’t drive a subie if it weren’t for Honda - or even further that Honda makes better engines. I am sure there is some history lesson that backs up your claim about Honda and subaru being imports and how that relationship exists. let’s ask the further .. better engone question. What ??? where is there 300hp engine in a honda sport compact??? where dude?? come on man, have some loyalty for where your bread and butter come from. I do not buy a subie sport mag so I can read that the editor in chief likes Honda engines better. If Photo: Subaru America WE LOVE TO GET LETTERS! Send us your thoughts, pictures and ideas. Write: Subiesport Magazine, 4176 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Or, you can email us at backﬁre@subiesport.com Materials sent will not be returned, but all your feedback is appreciated! We reserve the right to edit your letters if they’re chosen for the magazine. SUBIESPORT MAGAZINE 11 http://www.hondasport.com

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Subiesport Magazine - November 2008 Contents Editor Letters Readers’ Rides New Products Subaru News 2009 WRX Test Drive Back on Easy Street Brothers in Boost Treasure Island ESPN X Games 14 Subiefest 3 Subie Extravaganza WWJCD WRC Rally Finland WRC Rally Deutschland Rally America: Ojibwe Forest Rally America: Colorado Where to buy Subiesport Orange Invasion - Europe 2007 STI Intake Test Dreadnought Widebody Install p2 Ad Directory Spotted!

Subiesport Magazine - November 2008

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