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Subaru And Mitsubishi Go Head To Head In Grudge Match 3

Subaru Performance Handbook — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:24:00 +0000

Our first Grudge Match video between the MY06 STi and the EVO 9 has over 600,000 views on YouTube already . . . and now we are putting Subaru and Mitsubishi head to head again in Grudge Match 3!

Check out the Grudge Match Preview below:

Grudge Match 3 was run and won recently Wakefield Park Raceway in Goulburn NSW with the MY09 Subaru WRX and RalliArt Lancer going head to head on the track.

We have taken two very similar cars (in very similar situations in the market) and fitted them out with a balanced set of mods that improves both cars from the factory specs. In fact, with both cars, we have even been able to get the power up to match their more expensive cousins, the EVO and the STi…

If you own a RalliArt Lancer or a WRX, then you definitely can’t miss this! But no matter what car you own, this is a great match-up and you can still learn from some of the mistakes we made, and some of the successes had in preparing these cars for the one-on-one showdown in Grudge Match 3.

We want to give you as much information as possible to help you improve your car, the way you want it and that is why we are putting this together for you. We wanted to share our experiences and show you what works and what doesn’t so you can make the right choices that suit your needs and your driving style.

Look out for the preview video that is due out soon and the official release on YouTube will happen on Thursday October 1st.

Check out the Grudge Match 3 website to get more information than ever.

We have a lot of technincal information on the cars we tested and we will explain why we changed the modifications to improve the cars, show you the weaknesses we found and what we capitalised on with the strengths of each car.

Here is a sample of the changes we made to each car:

MRT (30kw) “XB” Power Up Kit
Front and rear whiteline sway bars
DBA rotors
GFB blow off valve
MRT sports brake pads
AP racing brake fluid
MRT sports springs
Plus some other upgrades and extra’s…

Visit the Grudge Match 3 website to find out ways to improve your car or just learn more about these particular models we tested at Wakefield Park. Get all the behind the scenes information and additional test reports, interviews and data, sharing everything we possible can about how we got these cars in top shape.

Join now for FREE at http://www.GM3.com.au and leave a comment below to let us know what you think.

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Ken Block Gymkhana 2 Video

Subaru Performance Handbook — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:11:50 +0000

With the success of his original Gymkhana practice video that set YouTube alight with over 20 million views worldwide, Ken Block is at it again with the release of the Gymkhana 2 video dubbed ‘The Infomercial’.

Setup in a 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Sti prepared by Crawford Performance in the USA and filmed at the Port of Los Angeles this is non-stop motorsport eye candy that will get any performance enthusiast excited.

This custom tuned high performance Subaru WRX STi takes the Gymkhana course apart with some spectacular driving and although the video is dubbed as an infomercial, it demonstrates Ken Block’s marketing genius by being able to incorporate such spectacular action into the production.

Leave your comments below to let us know what you think.

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Merry Christmas – And A Special Holiday Discount

Subaru Performance Handbook — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:19:22 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to take a quick moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thank you for supporting the Subaru Performance Handbook by joining our mailing list in 2008. We have enjoyed the successful release of the 3rd Edition this year covering all models up to the MY08 range and look forward to continue to be able to provide you with the great information to help you out.

We have already seen the release of the 2009 WRX here in Australia and we will continue to update the book with great information throughout the New Year keeping you up to date with top info on the latest models as soon as they are released.

Many are lucky to get some extra time off work over the holiday season, it is a great time to put some extra work into your car as well. As we add new information to the book in the New Year we will probably not be able to keep the price as low as it is today – however, if you own the book – you will get access to any new updates we release throughout 2009 at no additional cost to you.

So, as a Christmas Gift, I have reduced the price to under $20 USD if you buy before the 25th December.

http://www.subaruperformancehandbook.com/xmas.html

Give yourself the gift of top performance this Christmas.

Brett Middleton

P.S. Don’t forget to drive safely throughout the holiday season and enjoy yourself in moderation if you are planning on driving.