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[Shiv]

and what is this? T-SR

Thats the Legacy TS-R Bilstein. Think of it as a naturally aspirated version of the GTB

[Morgan]

Found this pointless article this morning

Someone is comparing turbo SUVs with their little brother turbo hatches.
They seem overly surprised when the SUVs are slower, less agile, less economic and heavier... weird

THE SUBARUS

The short-throw mechanical quality of the Subaru five-speed manual contributes to an earthily familiar feeling. These are the most grounded, blue-collar cars here, something reinforced by the familiar rasp of the boxer engine as it fires up and settles into its chunky, rhythmic beat.

Get going and the horizontally opposed four-cylinder is trademark smooth and quick-revving. Subaru has ironed the wrinkles out of the boxer throughout the years and as it has aged it has also become sharper. The meatier turbo overcomes the thin low- to mid-range pulling power of the normally aspirated versions.

Subaru has done a commendable job of keeping the Forester's weight under control. At 1510 kilograms it's 150kg lighter than the Tiguan and 288kg less than the CX-7. But it's 100kg heavier than the WRX and has notable deficits in both power (down by 26kW) and torque (23Nm). The result is it just doesn't have the same feral, noisy edge as its close compatriot. You'd never badge it as a WRX.

Instead, it feels capable rather than overwhelmingly strong. Overtaking is a more considered operation and the engine has to work harder in virtually any given situation without the same visceral slingshot thrill.

Predictably then, the Forester returned slightly worse fuel figures than the WRX on our 120 kilometre loop - 13.0 litres per 100 kilometres versus 12.0L/100km.

The XT's longer-legged suspension means it's capable of going mildly off-road. But the more pliant suspension, taller body and lighter steering also mean its handling lacks the on-road confidence of the WRX. Somewhat confusingly, the Forester also doesn't provide much improvement in ride quality over the WRX, which is more taut but also better resolved at eliminating pogo-ing after big hits.

The WRX is a driver's car. It demands your attention and rewards it with instant corner turn-in, slingshot all-wheel-drive exit grip and an explosive mid-range fire. Point-to-point, it is the quickest car here.

It's the Forester that is the more liveable, day-to-day option. Unlike previous generations, it is huge inside and easily capable of swallowing a family of four and their luggage. Good features include wide-opening doors, big and plush seats, a versatile triple-level lidded centre console bin, plenty of cupholders and great outward visibility from the raised ride height. A full-size spare tyre is rare and welcome as standard equipment.

By contrast, the WRX is a compact and dark cave. Its theoretical boot space is almost as spacious as the Forester's but in reality it's hard to get at because of the small lid and the AWD mechanicals under the raised floor.

The two cars are most obviously related via their interior presentation. It's simple, basic and conservative. Not a problem there, but nor is it a highlight. The quality

of materials is disappointing. Hard, cheap surfacing just doesn't seem right in a car costing more than $40,000. Not when everything else here - and plenty of other cheaper ones - do a better job.

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Anyone seen Kick Ass? Mush lol's....mush mush lol's...

[robt]

Yeah Morgan I saw that stupid article. Answering a question nobody asked. They are running out of things to write about because most family cars are boring, until modded.

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Filled my car up with the Grandaddy of oils,
It was well over-due (8000k's since the last one, 5000 of them to QLD)

Runs soooo much smoother, normally i don't notice a difference between oils, but this one seems amazing,
less engine noise too and starts quicker.

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This makes my pants crotchal area very toight...

Before Brabus turned its T65 RS Vanish over to its rightful owner, it took the car to Glamor Shots for a round under the lights and here are the results. The former Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is now a twin-turbo, 800-horsepower brute with 811 pound-feet of electronically limited peak torque – the engine's uncorked potential is 1,047 pound-feet. About the only other limit the Vanish has is top speed: it's capable of 206 miles per hour, but is limited to "only" 200.

Your own SL65 AMG Black Series probably won't go that fast right now, but Brabus has good news: everything on the Vanish can be ordered up for your car. Except that "One-off" plaque, of course.













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[Richo]

*fap fap fap*

[B4TT]

DO WANT!

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*fap fap fap*

[B4TT]

http://www.2ndsworld.com.au/ Note the title http://www.litre8.com/ Nice 'Rana

[RX25SE]

pointless article

the thin low- to mid-range pulling power of the normally aspirated versions.

I call BS on this.
I find the 2.5 n/a has plenty of torque given thats in a 4 cyl with no turbo.

Wants!

There's a black Brabus coupe that I see near home sometimes.
Pure pawn.

[RX25SE]

http://www.litre8.com/

Nice 'Rana

Ha!
That belongs to a mate of mine.
Bought it new and started modding it from there. A 600hp turbo 202 red motor came out to fit that 479ci V8.

Awsome machine.

[Morgan]

[buzzda]

This makes me sad... I will never get one.

Hahahaha, god those wheels are ugly!

[Morgan]

I think Waltzy needs the 'meh' sticker on his MASSIVE...........dent

[B4TT]

Boredsnake!! Mdsc hurry up

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I think Waltzy needs the 'meh' sticker on his MASSIVE...........dent

I'll write it in bandaids.

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Boredsnake!! Mdsc hurry up

Yes, yes...

Nik might be heading down before then - will let you know when, looking for accom. so will see what I can find.

[Richo]

That reminds me, I really should trek down to Niks and brings some friends with me, namely some nice beers I have

[B4TT]

I like beers