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G50targa 09-07-2012 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomTurtle (Post 4872249)
Question:
What Japanese company bought the rights to the flat four engine design from Porsche many years ago for sale in Japan.

Answer:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Subaru)

Not a theory anymore! Now we know the Porsche/Subaru connection! :)

Love my 914 Subie turbo conversion!

I think that will be FUJI Heavy Industries and not Mitsubishi.

G50targa 09-07-2012 03:26 AM

Subaru or not, it seems like there are a lot of station wagons here...
 
I don't have a subie, but have a Volvo 240 station wagon

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347013499.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347013524.jpg

Doug&Julie 09-07-2012 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug&Julie (Post 5887789)
We just bought a Subaru 3.6R...

..which we have now traded in on a new Impreza. Occasionally miss the 3.6R power, but love the tighter handling and utility of the Impreza.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347019396.jpg

kkinzli 09-07-2012 05:46 AM

I think I conform better than everyone ;) I have a 97 A4 Quattro with 253K on the clock that I use to tow my boat, my Porsche, and anything else that needs towing. My wife has a 97 Subaru Legacy with 186K on the clock

Towing the Boat
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347021423.jpg

Moving a 2500 lb trailer to Florida
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347021447.jpg

Camping Kitchen

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347021858.jpg

Audi (Black Knight) and Subi (Kis Auto - means little one in Hungarian)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347021912.jpg

Black Knight and Rat
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347021945.jpg

marlinaness 09-07-2012 05:59 AM

Hmmm,
Ok, I think I might be in the lead. I have 1 914 Eagle GT, 3 old 911s, and 2 Subaru Foresters. The Subarus work for me and the Porsches: I work for them.
Marlin

Matt Monson 09-07-2012 09:58 AM

I replied earlier in this thread, but have new reason to reply. I don't think anyone here wants to compete with me for the "lead". Here's my 16th Subaru:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...nson71/BRZ.jpg
And it doe NOT have symmetrical AWD. Subaru's first RWD vehicle...

The others currently in the collection include a 2004 LL Bean Edition Outback 3.0 and a 225bhp 1999 2.5RS. That's in addition to a 911, a 912, and two 914s...:D

Dublinoh 09-07-2012 11:12 AM

No Subaru but one of many Audi owners.

WilShel 09-10-2012 12:31 PM

Here is my Subaru. This a also a very fun car!
 
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347305442.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347305453.jpg

PabloX 09-10-2012 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 6961567)
I replied earlier in this thread, but have new reason to reply. I don't think anyone here wants to compete with me for the "lead". Here's my 16th Subaru:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...nson71/BRZ.jpg
And it doe NOT have symmetrical AWD. Subaru's first RWD vehicle...

The others currently in the collection include a 2004 LL Bean Edition Outback 3.0 and a 225bhp 1999 2.5RS. That's in addition to a 911, a 912, and two 914s...:D

Congrats! The BRZ really looks like a great car. I sat in one at the dealer and liked it but haven't had a chance to drive one. How about a review after you've had it for a bit?

Matt Monson 09-10-2012 01:50 PM

Hey PabloX,

I've actually had the car for a few months and have 2500mi on it. The delivery photo was just the only one I had saved on this computer. I drive it most days and get to play on country roads on my way to work. I just haven't managed to get it on track yet.

I love the car. As most everyone is saying it needs a little more power. While Subaru has clearly stated that the soon to be released STi variant will remain NA and not see a turbo, I am crossing my fingers that what they do is bump the displacement up to 2.5l and give it another 20-30ft/lb of torque. That's all that it really needs.

Well that, and a proper rear end. I'm expecting the car to change quite a bit once we finish our LSD and get it installed. A TBD just isn't a good match for the chassis. Otherwise, it's a great chassis. It's light and nimble. It goes where you tell it to go and it can carry quite a bit of speed through the corners, even on the junk "Prius" spec Michelins they deliver it on. I'm not going to track it until I get some proper rubber on it. Then, once HPR starts offering Winter lapping rates, I'll be a Friday half day regular out at our local track.

Regards,

Matt

PabloX 09-10-2012 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 6967100)
Hey PabloX,

I've actually had the car for a few months and have 2500mi on it. The delivery photo was just the only one I had saved on this computer. I drive it most days and get to play on country roads on my way to work. I just haven't managed to get it on track yet.

I love the car. As most everyone is saying it needs a little more power. While Subaru has clearly stated that the soon to be released STi variant will remain NA and not see a turbo, I am crossing my fingers that what they do is bump the displacement up to 2.5l and give it another 20-30ft/lb of torque. That's all that it really needs.

Well that, and a proper rear end. I'm expecting the car to change quite a bit once we finish our LSD and get it installed. A TBD just isn't a good match for the chassis. Otherwise, it's a great chassis. It's light and nimble. It goes where you tell it to go and it can carry quite a bit of speed through the corners, even on the junk "Prius" spec Michelins they deliver it on. I'm not going to track it until I get some proper rubber on it. Then, once HPR starts offering Winter lapping rates, I'll be a Friday half day regular out at our local track.

Regards,

Matt

What kind of LSD are you putting in it? I thought they used a Torsen. Does that not work well for you?

Jerome74911S 09-10-2012 06:05 PM

My wife's 2004 Impreza has only 166,000 miles on it and it's burning oil as if there were no tomorrow. Does all that piston slap (from new, although inaudible to the dealer until the warranty expired) have something to do with this?

ritzman5 09-10-2012 07:17 PM

:) Yes I have a 77 911sTarga (project) and a 07 WRX.(not stock) both are fun, one is way fast, the other is fun.

pingpong 09-10-2012 08:32 PM

drive what?
 
Porsche 911 & loyal Landcruiserhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1347334303.jpg

Ramathorn 09-11-2012 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 6961567)
I replied earlier in this thread, but have new reason to reply. I don't think anyone here wants to compete with me for the "lead". Here's my 16th Subaru:
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...nson71/BRZ.jpg
And it doe NOT have symmetrical AWD. Subaru's first RWD vehicle...

The others currently in the collection include a 2004 LL Bean Edition Outback 3.0 and a 225bhp 1999 2.5RS. That's in addition to a 911, a 912, and two 914s...:D

Ill compete with you....16 here as well

ivangene 09-11-2012 06:30 AM

As a guy who worked at a gas station with repair facilities in the early 80's in a red neck area - I have heard enough slant 6's come into the shop with water in the distributor cap that I can hear them from 500 ft away

Subi's make a sound that reminds me of that exact problem and I cannot get past it in my head - will never own one due to that sound

PabloX 09-11-2012 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivangene (Post 6968448)
As a guy who worked at a gas station with repair facilities in the early 80's in a red neck area - I have heard enough slant 6's come into the shop with water in the distributor cap that I can hear them from 500 ft away

Subi's make a sound that reminds me of that exact problem and I cannot get past it in my head - will never own one due to that sound

I think a turbo Subie engine with a good exhaust is the best sounding 4cyl out there.

M5guy 09-11-2012 09:33 AM

My wife had a Subaru before we were married. They seem like ok cars, but there is nothing they offer that appeals to me. If I wanted a small sedan I would be more inclined to buy something from VW, like a Golf R; if I needed a wagon, a Jetta TDI.

ivangene 09-11-2012 09:54 AM

I am with M5guy - i'll take a VW

Matt Monson 09-11-2012 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PabloX (Post 6967544)
What kind of LSD are you putting in it? I thought they used a Torsen. Does that not work well for you?

One of mine. We'll be releasing it just as soon as we finish production on the PDK LSD and can start making them. The drawings are done. We just need to get a break in our production schedule where we can fit them in.

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