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mowbr4 · 10-26-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gomerr

depends what were comparing it to.

firstly if its vs a v8 its no contest for "racing", but for dirt rally riding itll get owned

the v6 will prolly still beat it due to the setup, however a more knowledge car enthusiast can easily trump my verdict

the v6 Camaro will have no shot at beating the new STI, or let alone the new WRX. Now the V8 is a whole different story.

Dom · 10-26-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mowbr4

No offense, but I have driven plenty of cars and have owned plenty of fast cars. I owned a GTO, and my STI i have now has more power then my GTO. To say they don't have power until the turbo kicks in is completely ridiculous. You are right it isn't a drag car but it sure as hell does have power.

I didn't mean to offend you. Just my feelings after driving the EVO and regular WRX. I know STI has more power due to a bigger 2.5L vs 2.0L. Without the turbo it's still a 4 cylinder. So until the turbo kicks in there is just not much there. I'd rather have a broad torque curve so I can cruise at 2k with plenty of power then have a peaky narrow power band. That's just what it felt like to me. It was an ON/OFF type of feeling as far as power. I like the look of the 05. Even my friends who used to own WRXs don't like the latest generation's looks.

Dom · 10-26-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mowbr4

the v6 Camaro will have no shot at beating the new STI, or let alone the new WRX. Now the V8 is a whole different story.

What are they doing to the WRX? When I had my V6 I was able to keep up with my friends WRX.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-26-2008, 11:22 PM

At $40,000 and inferior performance?? Uh....no.

mowbr4 · 10-26-2008, 11:25 PM

It got a push to 265 HP and 240 LB/Torque.

mowbr4 · 10-26-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dom

I didn't mean to offend you. Just my feelings after driving the EVO and regular WRX. I know STI has more power due to a bigger 2.5L vs 2.0L. Without the turbo it's still a 4 cylinder. So until the turbo kicks in there is just not much there. I'd rather have a broad torque curve so I can cruise at 2k with plenty of power then have a peaky narrow power band. That's just what it felt like to me. It was an ON/OFF type of feeling as far as power. I like the look of the 05. Even my friends who used to own WRXs don't like the latest generation's looks.

Oh no man you defintiley didn't offend me. In the end me and you both will be driving new Camaros feeling the same way so it really doesnt matter.

*The_Blur* · 10-26-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

At $40,000 and inferior performance?? Uh....no.

Gomerr · 10-26-2008, 11:28 PM

frankly i think GM is learning from how shibby the suspension was on the G8 and improving it.

since the suspension (based on posts over at grrrr8.net) sucks, and quite a few people are going with the peddlers option

Dom · 10-26-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mowbr4

It got a push to 265 HP and 240 LB/Torque.

Looks like the current WRX does 14.5. 40 more hp should put it in low 14s just like the 3.6 Camaro.

mowbr4 · 10-26-2008, 11:32 PM

Does the v6 Camaro run low 14's? Please disregard my ignorance.

Dom · 10-26-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mowbr4

Does the v6 Camaro run low 14's? Please disregard my ignorance.

I fully expect it to.

headpunter · 10-27-2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mowbr4

Does the v6 Camaro run low 14's? Please disregard my ignorance.

14.1 for the v6, 12.9 for the ss as i recall, i am crappy with numbers like that though and may be wrong

*Milk 1027* · 10-27-2008, 05:09 AM

I would never buy a WRX or an STI but I would love to drive one

Any offers?

Sterling · 10-27-2008, 05:40 AM

I've driven one and was pretty impressed... I don't think they will be stealing and Camaro sales, but I can see the Camaro stealing some of theirs.

10-26-2008, 11:22 PM	#18
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	At $40,000 and inferior performance?? Uh....no. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-27-2008, 05:09 AM	#27
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I would never buy a WRX or an STI but I would love to drive one Any offers? __________________

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