Imports

[Cano]

BIG pic, but thing is bad-ass:

 

[Eric.]

Speed junkie, i'd like to see those sources when you get the chance.



Pretty much every event I participate in, this is the case. Hooray for slow drivers!

I wonder how that car sounds? The previous owner already did me the favor of removing the cat, but I've got about 3' of unnecessary pipe now where it loops around. It could come straight to the back of the car from the downpipe now.

 

[lpb-nissan-gt-r]

Maybe you guys should create a thread talking about different kinds of motorsports? I'm sure it would be an interesting discussion.

BIG pic, but thing is bad-ass:

I really think the should bring back 3 door scoobies I reckon they would look beautiful.

 

[Eric.]

I don't think Subaru knows how to make nice looking cars anymore. The 2011 STIsedan is the last nice one. But the Toyobaru thing may or may not come out soon with a Subie badge.

 

[happycorey]

They need to return the to rugged body lines of a rally car. A new age 22b coupe would be really cool

 

[homeforsummer]

They need to actually go rallying again instead of trading off past glories.

 

[Keef]

That Impreza is gnarly.

Sportcar Motion turned the splitter up to 11 this year, along with bigger wheels and tires. Oh, and it's turbo this time around.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Turbo? Isn't Kraft Works superchargers?

 

[Rotary Junkie]

Turbo? Isn't Kraft Works superchargers?

Rotrex is SC innit?

Edit: Rotrex SC sold by Kraftworks it is.

 

[Keef]

I see no signs of a centrifugal blower, which is mounted high on these cars. Pretty sure there's a low-mount turbo hiding behind the engine. Also, the shop is known for building turbo and supercharged engines, thus the sponsors.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Is there a better shot of the engine?

 

[Keef]

Speedhunters says it's a Rotrex. I guess it's down there...somewhere lol. 438 horses.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I was going to say, I know Rotrex/Kraft Works makes a kit for the K20, and based on the stickers it just had to be. 👍

 

[Keef]

S2000s are gay. They're like heavy Miatas, or RX7s with less interesting engines. Booorriiiiinnng.

 

[happycorey]

S2000s are gay. They're like heavy Miatas, or RX7s with less interesting engines. Booorriiiiinnng.

Oh because 240hp out of a 2L revving to 9k is not interesting

 

[motortrend]

I think he might have said that sarcastically

 

[speed junkie]

I once beat Evos, WRXs, STIs, Miatas, and S2000s in a bone stock 87 MR2 with the most generic all seasons known to man.

Pretty much every event I participate in, this is the case. Hooray for slow drivers!

Like I said...

...You don't have to be "that good" to beat them either.

Is that relevant to Nationals, where people know how to drive? Nope.

Lol It's like professional boy scouts (Don't take it personally now, it's the internet.)

Speed junkie, i'd like to see those sources when you get the chance.

Posting people's private info on the internet is not really my thing.

 

[Keef]

Oh because 240hp out of a 2L revving to 9k is not interesting

RX8s make that on 1.3. The next rotary will make vastly more on 1.6, while further decreasing oil and fuel consumption.

 

[WeinerSchnitzel]

Perfect fitment?

 

[speed junkie]

^Yes.

 

[Keef]

Fitment aside, that car has the grungy carbon fiber hood of a hoodrat, the carbon fiber gas door of trailer trash (with burnt edges of course), the Recaros from a stock Evo, the Takata harnesses of a small Asian man, the Mugen, Jun, and rain visors of a Honda fanboi, and the body kit and wheels off a VIP car.

What a ridiculous combination of trends. That car is horrible. Get it out of this thread please.

While many of these 4-cylinder cars look decent in VIP-ish form, honestly, the notion of a 4-cylinder VIP car is absolutely ridiculous. Nobody with a $1000 suit, chains around their neck, and a gun on their side would ever step out of an economy car. Anything less than a proper luxury car is laughable in that respect, no matter how awesome ridiculous it looks.

 

[WeinerSchnitzel]

I don't really think the body kit is "off a VIP car." The only thing that really threw me off was the carbon fiber gas door. And it's not even that noticeable. I don't really think the wheels look that VIP, either. It's one of those wheels you can use on a lot of different cars.. Kind of like TE37s? If you know what I'm saying.

 

[Perfect Balance]

Perfect fitment?

Definitely fits the "Hellaflush" criteria, with the tire being inside the fender and the rim being outside, but IMO, perfect fitment is about 5mm less than that. Still almost kissing the fender, but just enough inside that when the suspension compresses it still fits.

That way it still actually works when needed.

 

[WeinerSchnitzel]

While many of these 4-cylinder cars look decent in VIP-ish form, honestly, the notion of a 4-cylinder VIP car is absolutely ridiculous. Nobody with a $1000 suit, chains around their neck, and a gun on their side would ever step out of an economy car. Anything less than a proper luxury car is laughable in that respect, no matter how awesome ridiculous it looks.

This is hilarious. Weren't you the one talking about VIPin' a Saturn Sky a couple of pages back?! I laughed at that, but kept to myself. Last time I checked, a Sky was convertible, and wasn't a luxury car. Sure does not fit the luxury criteria at all.

Also, I know what the criteria for VIP is. And this car, as you can see, was never intended to be a full, all out, VIP car.

 

[Keef]

Speaking of that PB, why do people criticize bagged VIP cars? They still drive perfectly well and quite smoothly when the bags are inflated. They go almost up to stock ride height, and have a similar ride quality, if not better.

This is hilarious. Weren't you the one talking about VIPin' a Saturn Sky a couple of pages back?! I laughed at that, but kept to myself. Last time I checked, a Sky was convertible, and wasn't a luxury car. Sure does not fit the luxury criteria at all.

I said it would look good, just like an Integra looks good with VIP styling. I never said it would actually be VIP.

But it's close. It's a fairly new car (not a 1990 like this Accord, or 10 years old like Integras), and it was basically a luxury version of the Solstice, being a halo car for Saturn and a nearly direct importation of the Opel GT. A very Euro type of car, and isn't overtly sporty like a Miata or S2000. More like a 350Z, which is as close as you can get to VIP without actually being it. It's got shiny metallic modern paint, chrome highlights here and there, and a mean face. Paint it black, tint the windows, slam it, shiny wheels, and the mob boss can arrive in style, his Q45-driving minions in tow.

Also, I know what the criteria for VIP is. And this car, as you can see, was never intended to be a full, all out, VIP car.

Then what the hell is it? That's my point. It's a combination of the best and worst, and it looks retarded. Look at that paint finish man, did he do that with a rattle can?

 

[Perfect Balance]

Speaking of that PB, why do people criticize bagged VIP cars? They still drive perfectly well and quite smoothly when the bags are inflated. They go almost up to stock ride height, and have a similar ride quality, if not better.

Because you're not as "hardcore" if you're on bags.

That, and those cars look cooler cruising around at that height than they do parked at a show like that.

I'm not against bags on VIP cars though.

 

[Keef]

I'm referring to all those who think a VIP car is impossible to drive and rides like crap and it totally unusable.

No, actually you press a button to raise it up, and then drive like normal. Ballin.

 

[WeinerSchnitzel]

But it probably could. It's a fairly new car (not a 1990 like this Accord, or 10 years old like Integras), and it was basically a luxury version of the Solstice, being a nearly direct importation of the Opel GT. A very Euro type of car, and isn't overtly sporty like a 370 or S2000. It's got shiny metallic modern paint, chrome highlights here and there, and a mean face. Paint it black, tint the windows, slam it, shiny wheels, and the mob boss can arrive in style, his Q45-driving minions in tow.


Then what the hell is it? That's my point. It's a combination of the best and worst, and it looks retarded. Look at that paint finish man, did he do that with a rattle can?

I think the Sky would look ridiculously tacky done in a VIP fashion... Just no. Just thinking of a convertible VIP car makes me shake my head. Plus, I think the Sky looks like a really cheap and plastic-y car; it isn't a 6 cylinder either.

What car would really look more VIP? An Accord, or a Sky? Yeah, the Accord I posted isn't really VIP, but it was never intended for it to be that. Also, the paint finish looks like it is still original from factory.

 

[Perfect Balance]

Also, the paint finish looks like it is still original from factory.

That wavy, orange peely thing on the side. No, not factory.

Still loads better than my paint though, I'd be happy with that.

 

[Keef]

I don't even have paint so I'd rock it. The paint, not the rest of it.