Golf R Observations and Questions

[SilvrFoxX]

Yeh, I didn't think of the Roc. Be interesting to hear what you think of it after a drive. Isn't there a 2 door WRX subie coming out soon that is suppose to rekindle what they have let slip over the years?

Kind of surprised that the WRX wasn't in your mix of potential cars

[Candyman]

I found the new WRX an agricultural implement. Christ it was rough and just cheap.

STI was better but still pretty average

Current model is a backwards step.

Style wise, well, in that regard they were never much.

[SilvrFoxX]

I found the new WRX an agricultural implement. Christ it was rough and just cheap.

STI was better but still pretty average

Current model is a backwards step.

Style wise, well, in that regard they were never much.

I kinda like the new flared look, yes it is a bit portaloo on the inside but it is a bullet. The argument about style is a tricky one in this segement of the market, in all forms they have their paper bag angles

[Rob_R]

The new WRX likely to be here in OZ in 2013. Thought it was going to be this year though.

[entice]

the existing STI is still very agricltural inside. Went to STI D/L yesterday and took a peek.
Still very pricey for a car to sit in traffic and not feel very special at all...

[Candyman]

I kinda like the new flared look, yes it is a bit portaloo on the inside but it is a bullet. The argument about style is a tricky one in this segement of the market, in all forms they have their paper bag angles

Styling isn't too important if you are buying a Subie ;(

The 2011 WRX we test drove when shopping was rough as guts to drive

Worse than our first WRX.

I'm used to their cheap interiors but the years of experience they have had in rally should show, it doesn't sadly

[Rob_R]

Small extract from what they expect to change for the next WRX:

"But the WRX will not use these parts and the company has clearly learned from the current car which has teddy bears for springs and marshmallows for dampers"

[Candyman]

LOL

Classic

[shakespeare]

Small extract from what they expect to change for the next WRX:

"But the WRX will not use these parts and the company has clearly learned from the current car which has teddy bears for springs and marshmallows for dampers"

What it is with Jap Turbo AWD cars, most seem to ride around (stock) like their suspension is set for serious off road use (and way too soft!) My MPS 6 had 55mm clearance between bottom of arch and top of wheel (until I fitted coilovers!) Even the EVO stock rides way too high and WRX and Liberty GT etc etc!

LOL

Classic

+1

[Candyman]

TPMS randomly went off

Tyres all fine

WTF.

[Whistler]

TPMS randomly went off

Tyres all fine

WTF.

Happened to me also. Turns out I had a very slow leak. VW fixed for free

[Candyman]

Not sure there is a leak.

Pressures are spot on.

Oh well

[Rob_R]

Hey CM, did it stay on or reset?

[Candyman]

Nah, reset turned it off

[Rob_R]

Hmmm, weird!!