Archive for July, 2008

We have just finished our first show on BlogTalkRadio.com where Brett looked at the Mitsubishi Evo and Subaru STi and gives his recommendation for which one he would buy.

You can listen to the audio using the player below.

Leave us your comments and tell us which one you prefer.

Subaru is about to launch two hot limited-edition versions of the Impreza, and also has a third which may reach the market within the next six months if there’s enough customer demand.

That third car is the Impreza WRX STI 380S, which is officially being described as a concept, though it might become more
than that depending on the reaction of the crowds at this week’s British International Motor Show. Even if it goes on sale, it won’t actually be a formal production model, since individual examples will be hand-built.

Part of the process includes a complete engine rebuild by Prodrive. The target power output is 375bhp, which would put this Impreza well ahead of the strongest Mitsubishi Evo. Other equipment includes uprated suspension, a new exhaust and 18″ BBS alloy wheels in a choice of gold or silver. No price has yet been suggested, but this won’t be a cheap car, though it will certainly be a very special one.

The Impreza WRX-S definitely isn’t a concept. It’s on sale at £22,495, and first deliveries are expected in September. Based on the standard <Impreza WRX>, the S benefits from a Prodrive-modified ECU and exhaust which boost the maximum power from 227bhp to 252bhp. That’s not enough to improve the maximum speed, which remains at 130mph, but the 0-60mph time drops by 0.6 seconds to 5.5seconds.

The WRX-S also comes with 225/40 tyres on 18″ anthracite alloy wheels, STI body styling and a Momo Air-Race gearknob.

In between the two cars already mentioned comes the WRX STI 330S (pictured above). This one also benefits from the work of Prodrive, with maximum power up from the 296bhp of the regular STI to 325bhp (and produced 600rpm further down the rev range at 5400rpm). Top speed is still 155mph but the 0-62mph time drops to 4.4 seconds.

Like the other models, the 330S comes with 18″ wheels, and standard equipment also includes Recaro seats, satellite navigation, Smart entry and a push-button starter. The price has not yet been confirmed, but Subaru reckons it will be about £30,000.

Source: Car Keys UK

The 2009 Subaru Legacy has launched with Motor Trend taking a first look and giving us their thoughts in this insightful article.

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Hi Everyone

I wanted to give you guys the chance to get in on this great FREE CD offer.

You will have to be quick, there are only 21 copies left but its certainly something you want to get your hands on.

This Free CD will reveal how you can easily get small performance improvements from all different parts of your car, in many cases with simple things you can do yourself even without having to go to a workshop.

Learn ow you can easily train your ECU with both good and bad habits and how the correct car setup can shave seconds off your lap times.

You also get 4 Subaru Secrets Exposed bonuses (Value $281).

http://www.SubaruSecrets.com

But only if you are quick.

Cheers

Brett

I found this great post on digg.com earlier about the new Dilbert.com website launching an RSS feed.

They asked “What could have happened if Dilbert had worked on the RSS feed project that just went live on their website. I’d love to know when it started, working on a Dilbert website would have to rub off on you. Someone should do a study on “The Dilbert Effect” “.

That should be a series all by itself. Taking a comedic look at some of the things that might have gone wrong while they were working on it.

“The Dilbert Effect” is an interesting concept though. I wonder how much the attitudes of people change when they read the cartoon on a regular basis compared to the Anthony Robbins followers?

It would make for some interesting reading.

Post a comment and tell us what you think.

The Rambler

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The R1e electric Subaru is scheduled to start quietly rolling off dealer lots from 2009, over a year ahead of schedule. The R1e is based off the standard R1 (petrol powered) and has an electric motor and runs on lithium-ion batteries.

The car has a maximum speed of 62 mph and will only travel 50 miles but can be recharged to 80% capacity in about 8 minutes.

There has been no real talk of price however rumours have it coming in at just above $17,000.