ZXiMan@aol.com wrote:
>
> Alan,
>
> I've been working on a "sleeper" project for a couple of months (so
> not much time for the track). Ever heard of a Subaru Impreza WRX STi V.5? I
> bought an Impreza 2.5RS to replace my Corvette (believe it or not). I had a
> hard time getting anyone to race me in it.
>
> I'm driving up to Vancouver, B.C. to get the Impreza turbocharged and
> all the other jazz (converted over to a Euro-spec market car). My truck's
> taken on it's orginal "towing" duties (the reason I bought the R/T) now that
> the season is warmer (tows two jet-skiis wonderfully I might add). It would
> take me 4 times as much money to modify the Dakota as the Impreza($3500.00)
> and run 13.0's (there are several Turbocharged Imprezas running that well
> already). And to top it off, it can outhandle my Corvette (by a long shot)
> with 17x7 wheels and 215/45-17 Toyo proxes T1's and an 18mm rear bar. Nothing
> like 4 wheel drift around a corner at 60+ mph!
>
> I could even spend $2500 and run 13.8's or so in the Subaru. It's
> hard to beat 4-wheel drive, 2700 pound turbocharged car. It's just a toy..a
> go-cart for the street. Better yet, only 2000 of them even exist....I've only
> seen one in two years.
>
>
All I can say is WOW!! I never heard of that car, it sounds like a real
beast! I'd love to check it out when you get it. Sleeper though? What
does it look like? Just a plain ol Subaru coupe? Alan S.
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