Do We Have A Name For The Hatches Yet?

[RS Grant]

Isn't this just not the end old arguement that apears between all the ages of subaru,classics don't like newage and vice versa the new one is different because for years everyone seen the impreza as a saloon, well the market plan has changed for subaru so hence the shape we have now.It's like anything it's progression, Oh and the engine in the new one is different from the hawkeye as it doesn't have froged internals but cast pistons of a higher grade than the wrx model thats also why they are giving more bother along with the problems on the map on the ECU so it won't take the punishment the same well So i have heard, But setting that aside I would have one anyday.

Pretty sure the last STi to have any type of 'forged' internals was the Blobeye STi mate.. the Hawkeye STi comes with w***y internals too, unless you go for the JDM version which comes with the 2.0 rather than the 2.5 USDM block in the UK/EU STi. That was part of the reason why I never stuck a 20g onto the SpecG when I was having it mapped, was a little bit of a grey area on the reliability of the internals and I didn't want to push things to the limit.

Cheers,

Grant

[StrikE]

Just noticed i have a soft front tyre on the motor.................. that may explain the 'bouncy castle' i was playing with last night

[thewelsho]

Pretty sure the last STi to have any type of 'forged' internals was the Blobeye STi mate.. the Hawkeye STi comes with w***y internals too, unless you go for the JDM version which comes with the 2.0 rather than the 2.5 USDM block in the UK/EU STi. That was part of the reason why I never stuck a 20g onto the SpecG when I was having it mapped, was a little bit of a grey area on the reliability of the internals and I didn't want to push things to the limit.

Cheers,

Grant

The Hawkeye JW340 has forged pistons! Shame you didnt have that 20g Grant, then you mighta hada chanca catching me! LOL! Oh man, I just can't stop myself! As for all other Hawkeye WRXs, they have plastic pistons as standard, though I was sure the STi had the stronger jobs, hmmm. If not, that makes my car that little bit more valuable

[BalliSTIc]

The Hawkeye JW340 has forged pistons! Shame you didnt have that 20g Grant, then you mighta hada chanca catching me! LOL! Oh man, I just can't stop myself! As for all other Hawkeye WRXs, they have plastic pistons as standard, though I was sure the STi had the stronger jobs, hmmm. If not, that makes my car that little bit more valuable

So the JW340's staying then?

[thewelsho]

So the JW340's staying then?

I guess so...

[col666]

I've been the first to slag off the new shape but my neighbours just bought a Black WRX-S with black rims and I have to say it looks pretty damn nice!

[StrikE]

OMG............. this could be the start of a new Hatch loving era!!!!!

Last to trade in there scoobies is a rotten egg

[mystery machine]

Pretty sure the last STi to have any type of 'forged' internals was the Blobeye STi mate.. the Hawkeye STi comes with w***y internals too

Internet research suggests that even the 'murkan 2.5 STI engine has a forged crank and forged conrods. No 'official' sources for that info, though - so don't hold me to it

[BalliSTIc]

I've been the first to slag off the new shape but my neighbours just bought a Black WRX-S with black rims and I have to say it looks pretty damn nice!

That'll look rather dark and brooding with the black rims... Nice! When are you trading in? *chuckle*

Seriously though, mate, it's nice to see some evidence of opinions changing on the ol' hatch. You'll all join the Dark Age revolution eventually! *megalomaniacal cackle*

Internet research suggests that even the 'murkan 2.5 STI engine has a forged crank and forged conrods. No 'official' sources for that info, though - so don't hold me to it

Erm... "murkan engine"? That's a new one on me... Not saying you're wrong mate, but can you quote your source pls? Am intrigued.