THEORY: Own a Porsche? Likely you also own a Subaru. - Page 9

G50targa · G50targa's Garage

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Originally Posted by TomTurtle

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 · G50targa's Garage

I don't have a subie, but have a Volvo 240 station wagon

Doug&Julie · 09-07-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

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.

kkinzli · 09-07-2012, 04:46 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

Moving a 2500 lb trailer to Florida

Camping Kitchen

Audi (Black Knight) and Subi (Kis Auto - means little one in Hungarian)

Black Knight and Rat

marlinaness · 09-07-2012, 04:59 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, 08:58 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:

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...

Dublinoh · Dublinoh's Garage

No Subaru but one of many Audi owners.

WilShel · WilShel's Garage

PabloX · 09-10-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson

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:

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...

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, 12:50 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, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson

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, 05:05 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 · ritzman5's Garage

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, 07:32 PM

Porsche 911 & loyal Landcruiser

Ramathorn · 09-11-2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson

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:

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...

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

ivangene · 09-11-2012, 05:30 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, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ivangene

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, 08:33 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, 08:54 AM

I am with M5guy - i'll take a VW

Matt Monson · 09-11-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PabloX

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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