Man since the WRX it seems that the old school has died. This is making me like the GC8 body even more since on thing that I like about a Subaru is not seeing one on every corner.

I think the WRX is getting very mainstream.... I see a heck of a lot more than RS's

Save the old school....

<--- has gc8 and doesnt want a wrx

All the GC8's are in Japan and Europe ;)

Oh wait, you must mean GC6's and GM6's

My bad :p

Originally posted by geronimo66
Man since the WRX it seems that the old school has died. This is making me like the GC8 body even more since on thing that I like about a Subaru is not seeing one on every corner.

I think the WRX is getting very mainstream.... I see a heck of a lot more than RS's

Save the old school....

Don't forget those who wanted a WRX but, for whatever reason, got the GC8 instead.

That's what I did when I found out that insurance would've cost me my first born. :eek:

Don't get me wrong I think the WRX is GREAT.. and perhaps if I had more green i'd have one to.

But I find myself in a place to to a complete STI swap in a nice 2000 L I am supposed to pick up this week.

Its just, that in the last week of searching this board and looking for parts for my up comming sti comversion I have found tons of things for the WRX, and very little for the older cars.

And it seems that more and more post are from WRX owners and fewer Gc8 people.


:( save the old school!!!

We're here, you just gotta look for us, we hide in the shadows.

*looks in driveway*, yup there it is!

Jay :)

I'm a GC8!!!! I'm a GC8!!!! Don't leave me alone with all the
GDBs and GDAs

I am GC8 LOL but I think I will keep my butt here in Japan.

their you all are, i've been looking for you....


I have so many questions on my impending modifications. I should have my 2000 L this week.

First on my list is a front end conversion from Primitive. Though they don't have hoods. I am still debating weather to go CF or aluminium or OEM RS.

Second is a nice set of street friendly springs, struts, and sway bars.

Third is me taking the car to Lachute.

Okay GC8 people give me some answers :D

Originally posted by DuoMaxwell
I am GC8 LOL but I think I will keep my butt here in Japan.

So far, you're the only TRUE GC8 to reply to this thread

im a not true gc8 but its good enough for me. and i cant smoke any wrx's except for the totalled ones.

What does the GC8 look like? well... I know what it looks like, but I think the old school L (or TS) up here in Canada has a different front fender.

If the GC8 front is the front end with the huge foglight things up front, then the 1998 L in Canada doesn't have the GC8 front end (something I adore very much *drool*)

Originally posted by Planet Telex
All the GC8's are in Japan and Europe ;)

Oh wait, you must mean GC6's and GM6's

My bad :p

DON'T EVEN FORGET THE GF4s!!!

Wagon for life.


What does the GC8 look like? well... I know what it looks like, but I think the old school L (or TS) up here in Canada has a different front fender.

G=Impreza
C=Sedan (1993-2001)
8=Turbo 2.0L

There were never any GC8s officially sold anywhere in North America. The closest thing we got was the GC6, which is the 2.5rs; which in Canada doesn't have the ver.5 front bumper and is even further from the GC8.

But GF4 is where its at...aww yeah.
-Brad

Some of us are still here, but many of us have escaped:

www.rs25.com

:D

Originally posted by ChicksDigWagons



G=Impreza
C=Sedan (1993-2001)
8=Turbo 2.0L

There were never any GC8s officially sold anywhere in North America. The closest thing we got was the GC6, which is the 2.5rs; which in Canada doesn't have the ver.5 front bumper and is even further from the GC8.

-Brad

GC6 = 2.5 RS??? I'm not sure about that, my reference book shows

G=Impreza
C=Sedan (1993-2001)
6=1.8 4WD

Since my reference book comes from Australia, maybe these are Australian codes, but I don't think so, since they work for Japanese cars also.

Well my GM6 is right here.

GC8 is more or less used to describe the body style and indicate old school Imprezas so you don't have to keep typing which year and body style the car is, so ease up a bit. Sheesh:rolleyes: Nobody here is posting GC8 thinking they have an old school WRX. Picky picky picky:o

i love the GC8! i really wish subaru would have kept the (alas, useless) scoop and vents in the 2.5 RS as well as the higher wing. the new age 2.5RS looks like crap to me. i dont think you can beat the slant eyes, vented and scooped 2.5rs when it comes down to the bucks.

GC8 - Pure to the core!!!

I don't think I want the new sti.

Originally posted by 96WRX

GC6 = 2.5 RS??? I'm not sure about that, my reference book shows

G=Impreza
C=Sedan (1993-2001)
6=1.8 4WD

Since my reference book comes from Australia, maybe these are Australian codes, but I don't think so, since they work for Japanese cars also.

Your book is pretty close. North America's Chassis codes are slightly different than the rest of the worlds. Although our chassis is closest to Japan & Europe's GC8 (everything except the motor). The true chassis code for the North American Impreza's are as follows*:

1998-2001 Impreza 2.5RS Coupes: GM6
G=Impreza
M=Impreza Coupe 1995-2001
6=2500cc AWD 1996-2001

2000-2001 Impreza 2.5RS Sedan, 1993-1995 Impreza L Sedan: GC6
G=Impreza
C=Impreza Sedan 1995-2001
6=2500cc AWD 1996-2001 & 2200cc FWD/AWD 1993-1995

1995-2001 Impreza L Sedans: GC2, GC4 & GC6
G=Impreza
C=Impreza Sedan
2=1800cc FWD/AWD 1995-1997
4=2200cc AWD 1996-2001
6=2200cc FWD/AWD 1993-1995

1995-2001 Impreza L Coupes: GM2, GM4 & GM6
G=Impreza
M=Impreza Coupe 1995-2001
2=1800cc FWD/AWD 1995-1997
4=2200cc AWD 1996-2001
6=2200cc FWD/AWD 1993-1995

1993-1995 Impreza Wagon: GF6
G=Impreza
F=Impreza Sport Wagon
6=2200cc FWD/AWD 1993-1995

1996-2001 Impreza Wagon: GF4
G=Impreza
C=Impreza Sport Wagon
4=2200cc AWD 1996-2001

If the 2.5RS had been sold in Europe it would have most likely been designated something like GC9 because of its engine size.
Japan & Europe Chassis Codes**:
GC1 = 1.5L
GC4 = 1.6L
GC6 = 1.8L
GC8 = 2.0L Turbo

* - As described in Subaru of America's published document: "Parts Quick Reference Guide 1985-2002".
** - As described in Haynes Publishing's "You & Your Subaru Impreza Turbo".

:D

http://home.earthlink.net/~opiewho1/rims/Oncar.JPG

I still want a 2004 STi....but I love my GM6! :p Took this pic this afternoon after I cleaned her up a bit! Not bad after 65,000 miles...

EDIT: Missed a few models!

Originally posted by Planet Telex


So far, you're the only TRUE GC8 to reply to this thread

I guess that makes me #2!:)

wahooo.. classic RS / Impreza x 2 :D

GM6
GM2

;)

come on guys... GC8 is so much easier to remember :lol:

Jamie
www.subiegalracing.com

yay, now i know what my engine code is, so i can speak in chassis code now, and look down my nose at everyone.

FEAR MY GC2! :lol:

Originally posted by Subie Gal
wahooo.. classic RS / Impreza x 2 :D

GM6
GM2

;)

come on guys... GC8 is so much easier to remember :lol:

Jamie
www.subiegalracing.com

I agree...mine's still a GC8 to me! :p

GM6... soon to temporarily be GM0... then afterward to be a GM 8

GM6-t?
GM6-8?
I think my RS-t is having an identity crisis.:(

:D

:alien:

Originally posted by liigod
<--- has gc8 and doesnt want a wrx

Word up to that!!:D

ya you do nane...more ground clearance....HAHA :D

I can't bring myself to part w/ mine either, my wife even gave me permission to get a WRX if I wanted to :o , I got her a new car instead:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p1ed61f86f5f946a2221bcef7ab780755/fdb9cc49.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p1e4073c7322393d5c6a4e36ec6a4bd2a/fdb9cc33.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/pe7b6ced61b880dd3fc2e82cc178766c0/fdb9cc53.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p60bb54a0124976c0fa2c7b352cd15718/fdb9cc61.jpg

I've had the car for a while now and still when I walk away from it in a parking lot I look back at it and say "Damn, I have a nice car" :p

Originally posted by Future Rex 0wner
ya you do nane...more ground clearance....HAHA :D

Ground clearance is overrated:p

Originally posted by ChicksDigWagons


which in Canada doesn't have the ver.5 front bumper and is even further from the GC8.



i want that bumper... why put a different bumper for canadian cars... silly long turn signals and baby fogs. i want the REAL stuff.

2001 RS-T here!

-Chav

Weeee I have a subie now... just got home with my 2000 L man what a neat little car, why didn't you guys tell me sooner how fun these are.

I've got a 2.0t in my 94 L sedan, GC2.8

i'ma gc8... just put my 03' wrx rims on today though... =)

I'm here :D

I'm here too. I love my GC8. I still think the body style is perfection.

I'll give up my car, "when they pry it from under my cold dead butt".

How's that?

Gravel

Originally posted by Peaty
I can't bring myself to part w/ mine either, my wife even gave me permission to get a WRX if I wanted to :o , I got her a new car instead:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p1ed61f86f5f946a2221bcef7ab780755/fdb9cc49.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p1e4073c7322393d5c6a4e36ec6a4bd2a/fdb9cc33.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/pe7b6ced61b880dd3fc2e82cc178766c0/fdb9cc53.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid20/p60bb54a0124976c0fa2c7b352cd15718/fdb9cc61.jpg

I've had the car for a while now and still when I walk away from it in a parking lot I look back at it and say "Damn, I have a nice car" :p


lol damn you do that too?!? I thought I was the only one :D
I wanted a WRX but got a GC8 because of low supply of the greenz, but I'll always think that the GC8 looks better then the WRX , just don't like the circle eyes....slanted eyes all the way!! I don't just have slanted eyes on my car either! :lol:

I sit in my garage with my car and just stare and smile for hours each day.
http://www.rs25.com/Forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=61427

I share the same love for my GC8 also ! ;) Wende

im with peaty on this one. i was also going to get the wrx, but decided to pay this car off(my99) first. and i also turn around while walking away saying the same thing (peaty) when its the cars time ill let it go but for now shes stayin!!!:D

I'm a GM6, technically speaking...

GC8 here and I'll probably KEEP it and swap a EJ20t before parting-it to buy a WRX.

Old school is better ;)

GM6 , GC8 whatever I still like the body style i have.

I love the GC8!!!! But I also like the power of the WRX. Why do you think I want to find/buy one of these overseas and ship it back:banana: :banana:

http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/lancia/58/gallery/subaru/wrx_big.jpg

I love my GC8 (GM6).

Our love is like rain. And gravel. And snow. :D


http://users.stargate.net/~dmross/images/dan_drift1.jpg

GC6, whatever you want to call it, I love it; especially the feeling that I don't need a hairdryer to get the same respect WRX's do.....
http://cujo31x.homestead.com/files/scoobautox.jpg

GC8 4 ever : Hence my username :)

I know it isn't a true GC8. But once my extended warrantee runs out in a few years.
It'll be time to do a full GC8 WRX STi Ver5 conversion :)
But for now I have to settle with just having the looks of one (when i can afford to buy parts)
http://www.onlineshowoff.com/images/cars/8293/2.jpg

I got my GM6 in the garage!
2 door coupes rule!

2 door coupes rule!

Yup.

I have the best of both worlds.

I have a 01RS with a 02EJ20...its for sale.

My insureance is cheap and Im faster than a WRX and close to a STI.:lol:

Matthew

Hey how hard was the swap? and what did that run you?
Did you get a shop to do it or did you perform the swap yourself?

Thanks

I only bought my "GM6" a couple months ago without even considering a new ugly bugeyed WRX. I went to the effort of hiring a broker on the other side of the country to hunt down the best one he can find in the only color I would let him get. I haven't regretted it since. Only 4 in my entire city. There are more ferrari's out here! I love my prestigious GC8 body style. I get looks everywhere I go and I am also one of those people that can walk away from my parking spot, stare and say, "Damn, that is one sweet arsed ride." 2-doors for life!

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/32449/p/599146_3565121680803871358_vl.jpg
http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/32449/p/599153_7746702884768630336_vl.jpg

Originally posted by CrazyMike13
2-doors for life!
You got that right buddy!


:disco:

I have a WRX and a GC. I like both of them.

I'm keeping mine for a long time. My wife gets the 2004 WRX wagon.:lol:


Mike

aliengti

I bought the car with the swap already done.

Matthew

About how much is a swap like that? Engine and all. Just curious.

Well it all depends on where you buy your motor at.

I have found that a lot of people just buy wrecked WRX and use the motor, brakes, seats, steering wheel, sway bars and have a extra tranny etc. for about $2500 and sale the other parts that are not damaged.

OR

You can buy the motor, tranny for about 3-5K's and then have about 50-60 hrs in labor. I know that 40 of those hours are for wiring alone.

Hope this info helps, if you have anymore ?'s let me know
Matthew

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000011.jpg :banana: :disco:

gc8 best scoobies

Originally posted by scooby-si
:banana: :disco:

gc8 best scoobies

You bastard!!! More pics!

http://http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000014.jpg

http://http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000009.jpg
got to start him early:)

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000013.jpg

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000046.jpg man and machine fek thats 1 fine looking chap (not that iam gay):D

http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000009.jpg


got t ostart him early:D


http://http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00363959f00000014.jpg

accually thats not a TRUE GC8 since it isn't a 4 door NOR does it has a ej20 regardless nice 22B :D anyone have any RB5's :p

I love how people ask me what all I did to my car.... and I can say "nothing" (well before the painted skirts and fog covers) and their jaw drops. "It came from the factory like that!? :eek: "

I love my baby :)

~~Quentin

Originally posted by quentinberg007
I love how people ask me what all I did to my car.... and I can say "nothing" (well before the painted skirts and fog covers) and their jaw drops. "It came from the factory like that!? :eek: "


Haha. I get the SAME thing. They always assume you've done ground effects, foglights, etc, etc, but it's ALL stock! (except for the V6 wing of course, but it's still a "subaru" part as opposed to an aftermarket thing. I was getting that reaction when I still had my RS wing anyways.) I love it!

I got your GC2 right here lol FWD and all :lol:

I would so like to find a Muddy water hole and run right into it I'm so tired of the birds Shatting on my car :furious: and having to go wash it.. It's time to get dirty!

I get the same kind of looks.

When I first had my 1st RS (2000) everybody wanted to know what kind of car it was and what I had done to it. I just told them put gas and oil in it.

A lot of people thought that it was a Honda? I should have beat them down for that.

Im going to miss the RS when mine sales.

Matthew