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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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Goodbye for now fellow SL members.

I'm moving up in the world and just bought a brand new WRX....

I appreciate all of the scion people and will have nothing but respect for all of you in the future....

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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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pics!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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I hope it was a ST-i
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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pics pls! or you stink for even posting~!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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good luck with the wrx man!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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another tc gone wrx, sweet
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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ok ok pics to follow
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy it!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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I am 100% sure my next car will be a used STI I'm obsessed with them. Good choice!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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i want a evo. but here in the midwest we drive so damn much and id be spending so much on tires breaks and such
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/3098439...734390/detail/

Hopefully the link works...
Sadly it's not the STI...I couldn't justify another almost 10k for 40hp, I will be going to COBB Tuning and getting there stage 1 upgrade soon enough.

I would suggest this car to anyone. I was taking it easy yesterday since I still need to break it in but the handling is awesome. It instantly gave me more confidence when there was little to no body roll. The seats hug you in all the right places and keeps you put.


Things to buy:
External wastgate
Boost gauge
turbo timer
Downpipe
Cat-back exhaust
Accessport
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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sexy,
i'm looking into an STI or maybe an EVO.

i like the older model instead of the hatch.

sitll looks great!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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while the STI has 40 more bhp, it is actually slower than the wrx in 0-60 times because the wrx only needs one shift to get to 60 while the sti needs 2 shifts. and is also alittle heavier.

but the sti has better suspension and sways and you can change the settings on the differential and a 6th gear! but yeah, it is hard to justify the sti over the wrx the way they stand these days.
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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nice upgrade! enjoy and take care of it! :D
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gofastC
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30984393@N07/sets/72157615886734390/detail/

Hopefully the link works...
Sadly it's not the STI...I couldn't justify another almost 10k for 40hp, I will be going to COBB Tuning and getting there stage 1 upgrade soon enough.

I would suggest this car to anyone. I was taking it easy yesterday since I still need to break it in but the handling is awesome. It instantly gave me more confidence when there was little to no body roll. The seats hug you in all the right places and keeps you put.


Things to buy:
External wastgate
Boost gauge
turbo timer
Downpipe
Cat-back exhaust
Accessport

nice choice!!!!!

i prefer the 4 doors over the 5 but congrats anyways
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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congrats, I just moved up too
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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:Update:

Nice to see that SL has changed it's format and it looks a little bit friendlier to use.

On the car...it's been babied up to 1100mi and for $1000 I'm now at stage 2 pushing 300whp... This car is a beast and will suck you into the seat in any gear. It is a blast to drive and with the awd traction is the only thing it gets, and groceries.

I would suggest to any tC owners out there to go and test drive one, it is a free ride and you will get a s*** eating grin on your face when you do.

Things to still get...A pod pillar with a boost gauge and oil pressure gauge. The AP will data log great but sucks at trying to view live data.
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 02:35 AM
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actualy i wanna get the 06 evo 8 but im afraid if i test drive one im never goona want to drive my tc again..samething with the sti.once you drive one going back to the tc is hard and feels totally different
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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I'd love to see some pics!
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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i would never get an evo8 u know damn well those cars were beat on



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