ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Nov 15, 2016 #21 j_garcia said: Macan GTS I was at the light the other day with one of those V12 AMG black ed. 712 lb-ft. Click to expand... That's the exact one my wife wants me to get. I am playing like I am mad a VAG after the diesel scandal and moving production to Mexico but that GTS makes it difficult to be that mad. The GTS is about a perfect combo. Slower than the T but faster than the S. They also say even though the T will out run it in a straight line, the GTS will out handle it. It's also the exact size I like which makes sense since it basically a Q5.
j_garcia said: Macan GTS I was at the light the other day with one of those V12 AMG black ed. 712 lb-ft. Click to expand... That's the exact one my wife wants me to get. I am playing like I am mad a VAG after the diesel scandal and moving production to Mexico but that GTS makes it difficult to be that mad. The GTS is about a perfect combo. Slower than the T but faster than the S. They also say even though the T will out run it in a straight line, the GTS will out handle it. It's also the exact size I like which makes sense since it basically a Q5.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Nov 15, 2016 #22 ParadigmDawg said: That's the exact one my wife wants me to get. I am playing like I am mad a VAG after the diesel scandal and moving production to Mexico but that GTS makes it difficult to be that mad. The GTS is about a perfect combo. Slower than the T but faster than the S. They also say even though the T will out run it in a straight line, the GTS will out handle it. It's also the exact size I like which makes sense since it basically a Q5. Click to expand... Yeah, I think it is about the perfect size too. Looks a lot nicer than the Q5. Buddy of mine just picked up a Q5 and they like it.
ParadigmDawg said: That's the exact one my wife wants me to get. I am playing like I am mad a VAG after the diesel scandal and moving production to Mexico but that GTS makes it difficult to be that mad. The GTS is about a perfect combo. Slower than the T but faster than the S. They also say even though the T will out run it in a straight line, the GTS will out handle it. It's also the exact size I like which makes sense since it basically a Q5. Click to expand... Yeah, I think it is about the perfect size too. Looks a lot nicer than the Q5. Buddy of mine just picked up a Q5 and they like it.
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Nov 15, 2016 #23 j_garcia said: Yeah, I think it is about the perfect size too. Looks a lot nicer than the Q5. Buddy of mine just picked up a Q5 and they like it. Click to expand... I am on my 2nd Q5. I love the looks of them. I don't like the back of the Mecan and I don't need a SUV as large as the Cayenne even though they look better to me. I really wish I didn't like cars.
j_garcia said: Yeah, I think it is about the perfect size too. Looks a lot nicer than the Q5. Buddy of mine just picked up a Q5 and they like it. Click to expand... I am on my 2nd Q5. I love the looks of them. I don't like the back of the Mecan and I don't need a SUV as large as the Cayenne even though they look better to me. I really wish I didn't like cars.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Nov 16, 2016 #24 Got it back today. WOOHOO A month of driving a slow FWD automatic rental has me enjoying my car again
Got it back today. WOOHOO A month of driving a slow FWD automatic rental has me enjoying my car again
mannye Audioholic Intern Nov 16, 2016 #25 Any thoughts on the new Factory Five Subaru kit? http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Nov 16, 2016 #26 mannye said: Any thoughts on the new Factory Five Subaru kit? http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ Click to expand... Isn't new, it has been around for a while. A buddy of mine actually ordered the track variant and ended up cancelling it because he decided to keep the WRX donor car as is lol.
mannye said: Any thoughts on the new Factory Five Subaru kit? http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ Click to expand... Isn't new, it has been around for a while. A buddy of mine actually ordered the track variant and ended up cancelling it because he decided to keep the WRX donor car as is lol.
mannye Audioholic Intern Nov 16, 2016 #27 Yes I should have said "latest." I always figured that if you wanted a track car you could just rip out all the heavy comfort stuff in any car and instantly gain speed and handling. I just don't know if when you put all the safety stuff in, if the weight goes right back up.
Yes I should have said "latest." I always figured that if you wanted a track car you could just rip out all the heavy comfort stuff in any car and instantly gain speed and handling. I just don't know if when you put all the safety stuff in, if the weight goes right back up.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Nov 16, 2016 #28 The newer coupe version I had not seen, but basically the same thing. Not too much in it. He still wants to build it, but I think he wants to do the coupe now, which means a new order. Another friend is almost done with his full roll cage Exocet (Miata powered Ariel Atom chassis). Having come from an LS Miata, he is already planning an LS upgrade. https://www.flyinmiata.com/exocet/
The newer coupe version I had not seen, but basically the same thing. Not too much in it. He still wants to build it, but I think he wants to do the coupe now, which means a new order. Another friend is almost done with his full roll cage Exocet (Miata powered Ariel Atom chassis). Having come from an LS Miata, he is already planning an LS upgrade. https://www.flyinmiata.com/exocet/
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Nov 29, 2016 #29 Spent the last day and a half in a fully loaded 2016 Crosstrek as my loaner car while they fixed something they damaged while doing my recall ( ). I have been in, but not actually spent any time behind the wheel of one of these. I have to say I am actually pretty impressed with this car. If I needed a fun commuter, that would probably be it.
Spent the last day and a half in a fully loaded 2016 Crosstrek as my loaner car while they fixed something they damaged while doing my recall ( ). I have been in, but not actually spent any time behind the wheel of one of these. I have to say I am actually pretty impressed with this car. If I needed a fun commuter, that would probably be it.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Nov 30, 2016 #31 Hocky said: Isn't the point of the STI to be a fun commuter? hah Click to expand... It IS a fun commuter lol. But it gets lousy gas mileage the more fun I have. The guy was joking when I picked up the Crosstrek saying "It isn't as powerful as yours, but it gets better gas mileage.". I said "Yeah, but you don't buy an STI for the gas mileage."
Hocky said: Isn't the point of the STI to be a fun commuter? hah Click to expand... It IS a fun commuter lol. But it gets lousy gas mileage the more fun I have. The guy was joking when I picked up the Crosstrek saying "It isn't as powerful as yours, but it gets better gas mileage.". I said "Yeah, but you don't buy an STI for the gas mileage."
H Hocky Full Audioholic Dec 1, 2016 #32 I would rather fill my tank every 2 days than drive something that pedestrian.
D Diesel57 Full Audioholic Dec 16, 2016 #33 j_garcia said: Got it back today. WOOHOO A month of driving a slow FWD automatic rental has me enjoying my car again Click to expand... Absence makes the heart grow fonder
j_garcia said: Got it back today. WOOHOO A month of driving a slow FWD automatic rental has me enjoying my car again Click to expand... Absence makes the heart grow fonder
D Diesel57 Full Audioholic Dec 16, 2016 #34 j_garcia said: It IS a fun commuter lol. But it gets lousy gas mileage the more fun I have. The guy was joking when I picked up the Crosstrek saying "It isn't as powerful as yours, but it gets better gas mileage.". I said "Yeah, but you don't buy an STI for the gas mileage." Click to expand... Ha ha, if gas mileage is a concern there's always the bus and like yourself J, I chose being able to thrill myself at the pat of my foot
j_garcia said: It IS a fun commuter lol. But it gets lousy gas mileage the more fun I have. The guy was joking when I picked up the Crosstrek saying "It isn't as powerful as yours, but it gets better gas mileage.". I said "Yeah, but you don't buy an STI for the gas mileage." Click to expand... Ha ha, if gas mileage is a concern there's always the bus and like yourself J, I chose being able to thrill myself at the pat of my foot
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Feb 24, 2017 #35 A few little add on bits my friend had in the shop. They were bought for one of these cars and he never put them on. They're OEM parts re-covered by hand with stitching and alcantara to match the seats. The company that was making them went out of business, so these are sort of the last ones. He has the matching flip down sun shades too, but he wanted a lot for them... Will have to look for a shift boot next. Next things to be done are a full 3 mode tune in March and at some point caster adding front control arm bushings. Last edited: Feb 24, 2017
A few little add on bits my friend had in the shop. They were bought for one of these cars and he never put them on. They're OEM parts re-covered by hand with stitching and alcantara to match the seats. The company that was making them went out of business, so these are sort of the last ones. He has the matching flip down sun shades too, but he wanted a lot for them... Will have to look for a shift boot next. Next things to be done are a full 3 mode tune in March and at some point caster adding front control arm bushings.
Dave Blount Junior Audioholic Feb 24, 2017 #36 Very nice ride, enjoy it ! I only wish Subbie offered it in a two door ......
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Feb 24, 2017 #37 If they bring the 2 door back, and I hear they're considering it, I'm in.
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Feb 24, 2017 #38 Every time I see another rear of some people's outback (2014 or newer) and I see four damn letters - "pzev" I tell them (mentally) - you've bought wrong engine I won't call Outback 3.6R sports car - it surely much slower than STI, but it hauls it's azz quite nicely and overtaking is never a problem even at 80 mph.
Every time I see another rear of some people's outback (2014 or newer) and I see four damn letters - "pzev" I tell them (mentally) - you've bought wrong engine I won't call Outback 3.6R sports car - it surely much slower than STI, but it hauls it's azz quite nicely and overtaking is never a problem even at 80 mph.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Feb 25, 2017 #39 I just heard from a friend they are dropping the 3.6R next year, presumably due to lower sales of that motor. I like the 3.6 and I do actually see quite a few of the 3.6 Outbacks around here. I wonder what they'll be replacing it with in the Legacy/Outback?
I just heard from a friend they are dropping the 3.6R next year, presumably due to lower sales of that motor. I like the 3.6 and I do actually see quite a few of the 3.6 Outbacks around here. I wonder what they'll be replacing it with in the Legacy/Outback?
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Mar 13, 2017 #40 It pulls harder and is a lot smoother across the range in Sport with the tune. Boost comes in much lower so the lag is pretty much gone and it feels like a different car. Speed builds quickly but linearly. This guy is like a magician with these cars. I didn't get my numbers, I just took it out and started tossing it around. There are two performance tunes from the facory, Sport and Sport# (sharp) and they were noticeably different. Sport is now as strong as # was and # is essentially the same feel with more boost everywhere. "I" or intelligent mode is still "granny" mode for saving a little fuel, aka going to work mode; something I'll need lol. Waiting for him to email me my numbers/curves. I was joking around with him saying the modes were: Clarkson (#), Hammond (S) and May (Granny) Last edited: Mar 13, 2017
It pulls harder and is a lot smoother across the range in Sport with the tune. Boost comes in much lower so the lag is pretty much gone and it feels like a different car. Speed builds quickly but linearly. This guy is like a magician with these cars. I didn't get my numbers, I just took it out and started tossing it around. There are two performance tunes from the facory, Sport and Sport# (sharp) and they were noticeably different. Sport is now as strong as # was and # is essentially the same feel with more boost everywhere. "I" or intelligent mode is still "granny" mode for saving a little fuel, aka going to work mode; something I'll need lol. Waiting for him to email me my numbers/curves. I was joking around with him saying the modes were: Clarkson (#), Hammond (S) and May (Granny)
