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02-01-2013, 06:54 PM | #15476 |
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For those that upgraded the front and/or rear sway bar from the stock ones, did you noticed much different in daily driving?
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02-01-2013, 09:22 PM | #15477 |
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Anyone found a fsb yet?
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02-01-2013, 10:25 PM | #15478 |
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02-01-2013, 10:38 PM | #15479 |
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Sad but oh so true. The crosstrek gets all the love.
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02-01-2013, 10:48 PM | #15480 |
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http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/parts_prod...4_sport_p.html
There is one available from Cusco, don't know if you've seen this yet. -Brian |
02-01-2013, 10:50 PM | #15481 |
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Naturally cusco would do it. These are the best mods for our cars
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02-01-2013, 10:54 PM | #15482 | |
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02-01-2013, 11:57 PM | #15483 |
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I don't get why. The Impreza is better in every way that is significant. They screwed up on the Crosstrek by not improving the angle of approach...that front overhang is MASSIVE for an offroad car.
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02-02-2013, 12:26 AM | #15484 | |
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you dont get why? because subaru decided that the new impreza would be way different than the wrx. for example, back then the wrx was about 225 horse power and the standard car was 170ish horse power. if you couldn't afford a wrx, you got the rs or the standard model. now a day if you cant afford the wrx do you buy the base? no, you buy a used one(and then it blows up). so as an aftermarket manufacturer, why would i build parts for a car that isn't really considered a poor man wrx like the olden days. most of the people who buys these car are for daily eco driving (me). i mean sure there will be some people who would love to improve the cars handeling(you). but if you take the percentage of the 2012 buys who want to modify it and compare it to the percentage of those who wanted to mod the old impreza. the earlier year would probably be greatly higher. so would it be financially beneficial to make performance parts for the newer generation impreza with the whole development and processing, would or could it be profitable? this car isn't a track monster, a n/a beast, autox devil, it is an eco car. the crosstrek is different and new and people will probably flock to that more (not so sure with the new 2014 forester). just my opinion. logically speaking, but hey cusco has not yet abandon us. |
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02-02-2013, 12:49 AM | #15485 | |
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02-02-2013, 01:00 AM | #15486 | |
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02-02-2013, 01:42 AM | #15487 |
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So my current list of upgrades planned is as follows:
19mm sway bar Cusco strut stiffener Rallyarmor mud flaps Anything else anyone would care to recommend? I was originally hoping to also add a Perrin lightweight crank pulley, but the risk of voiding the engine warranty if something goes wrong scares me too much. Am I being rational here? |
02-02-2013, 01:57 AM | #15488 | |
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1 inch lift kit |
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02-02-2013, 07:06 AM | #15489 | |
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02-02-2013, 07:44 AM | #15490 |
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The Crosstrek is an Impreza. The only difference is a 3” lift, a slightly stiffer rear end, and some plastic bits on the bottom edges. The only thing making it not a trim option for the Impreza was a marketing decision.
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02-02-2013, 10:09 AM | #15491 |
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Is the tranny gearing different (for both the CVT and the manual tranny)? The Crosstrek gets worse MPGs than the Impreza, and its acceleration is slower, so I think it's geared differently.
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02-02-2013, 10:27 AM | #15492 |
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Actually, there is quite a bit more than that. Basically yea but the crosstrek has some stuff you cant see. Better cooling for towing, shorter final drive. The whole chassis is actually stiffer. More plastic bits under the car. The lift is from tires, bigger struts, and body spacers. Shorter wheel base as well. Those are just some of the things on top of my head. There is a lot more. Its like comparing the outback and the legacy. I mean it would be quite an extensive job to make the impreza into a full cross trek than to go from premium to limited.
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02-02-2013, 10:31 AM | #15493 | |
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Imp goes up against Golf, Mazda 3, Focus, etc. XV is intended to compete with Rav4, CRV, Sportage, etc. I think there are some other differences in the body/frame of an XV. Something about additional bracing to deal with offroad stresses. Maybe that's the stiffer rear end you mention? The specs show an 80lb weight difference. Just saw this on cars101: 2013 2.0i XV Crosstrek is the first Impreza based crossover/SUV. It is a slightly modified Impreza 5door hatchback. It's the next step in the natural evolution of the Impreza Outback Sport (1993-2011), and 2.0i Sport (2012). It has 8.7" ground clearance, strengthened suspension points, fender flares, larger gas tank, dark tinted windows, and other upgrades. It shares the body, interior, 2.0L engine, CVT transmission, and chassis of the Impreza 5 door but for advertising purposes is going to be marketed independently from the Imprezas as a separate model line. It competes directly with the Impreza Sport 5 door. |
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02-02-2013, 10:32 AM | #15494 |
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Well there is a lot of factors that go into mpg. Mainly aerodynamics. When you lift a car you will get worse mpg. As the redneck with a lifted truck. Next the crosstrek has larger tires. A wider contact patch increase rolling resistance and the larger diameter causes more energy to rotate them. And lastly, yes the crosstrek has a shorter final drive but that should have helped with acceleration but not with mpg. Also the crosstrek is ever so slightly heavier.
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02-02-2013, 11:02 AM | #15495 | |
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02-02-2013, 11:24 AM | #15496 | |
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02-02-2013, 11:24 AM | #15497 |
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02-02-2013, 11:47 AM | #15498 | |
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02-02-2013, 12:49 PM | #15499 |
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02-02-2013, 01:09 PM | #15500 |
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one guy on in this forum but i ask a question and he never responded. but i did inquire some information from multiple manufactures. it turns out that the last generation had the same bolt pattern for their struts. i measured the bolts and submitted it to the manufacture and they confirmed.
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