SOA... u sux....

goten · 01-12-2001, 05:50 PM

they put the eurospec drive tran on display at the detroit auto show...

which have the nicer look MOMO wheel and the 17" B4/eurospec rims... why didnt we get to choose this instead of the BBS look alike rims? and that ugly looking 16"... i rather want a MY98/99 rim with the new impreza then that new ugly 16"....
and also, anyone know why they change the look of the momo wheel? and also that ugly gauge back(the WRX NB have a better looking gauge pack option...)?

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uncleho · 01-12-2001, 05:59 PM

after seeing the two wheels available, i have to concur with you.

i prefer the new 17" that's used elsewhere. if i wanted wheels that look like snowflakes(bbs), i'd buy a trash can lid and paint a snowflake on it. and that 16" for the new car looks plain wimpy. i'd take the 5 spoke on the older RS's like they're using in japan.

furthermore... you need to really work on your grammer and spelling. it's bad.

jaybird · 01-12-2001, 10:13 PM

I was wondering the same thing. Though the BBS are real not fake. I'll just put on my own 17"s (P1s?) and keep the 16"s for winter.

goten · 01-12-2001, 11:36 PM

o... those P1 are great... should match the new car just fine...

i guess SOA likes BBS more then Volksracing..

Imprezer · 01-13-2001, 12:47 AM

Its just a display, remember? I was there to demonstrate people how the AWD system works and to see the drivetrain layout. Since they are the same on all WRX's, they used that. There were 3 US Spec WRX's on the floor, BTW.

WRX Pilot · 01-13-2001, 01:20 AM

Gettin mine with the 16" stockers for dirt and 18" for tarmac

FreaK · 01-13-2001, 01:48 AM

What is that dude wiping?

FreaK

WRX Pilot · 01-13-2001, 01:59 AM

Diff. Leak!

Eric SS · 01-13-2001, 02:46 AM

Does that Rear Diff. look more heavy duty than the US spec car??

Eric

T-WRX · 01-13-2001, 03:25 AM

Freak - a mirror is under the display.

Force[FED] · 01-13-2001, 07:13 AM

I took that picture, and the guy was wiping down the display mirrors.

If you are mad at SoA because you don't like the fact they gave us 16" wheels with the car, don't buy it. Personally, I am glad they didn't, since I can then choose which 17" wheels I want. Gives my car a little more 'custom' look.

Honestly, what other car has 227hp and does 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds (some reviewers have pulled it off) and is ~$25K?

Kevin
www.lagging.com

goten · 01-13-2001, 11:46 AM

i'm thinking of 35K for the car..

that includes the syms kit, 18" SE37K rims, RE711 tires, wing and HID for cosmetics for the car, then what's left is goin to be on the suspension, and muffler. anyone think i'll have enough to get a fuel controller, intake, BOV and boost controller also?

10th Warrior · 01-13-2001, 02:51 PM

hmmm...i'd rather have a turbo and ugly wheels than pimp supa-fly wheels and N/A.

aesthetics are in the eye of the beholder, but everyone can feel a turbo kick in

Overtime · 01-13-2001, 04:03 PM

That has to be in the top 10 of unintelligible postings. I feel like I've trudged through VTEKK OWNZ U.

"SOA... u sux..."? Sheer brilliance.

Anyway, I bet it was done because BBS is an easily recognizable wheel brand while MOMO is lesser known. I suppose SOA figures that they'll attract plenty of brand-conscious people to the WRX.

goten · 01-13-2001, 05:15 PM

but why should we get the uglier momo wheel?

wont using all the same momo wouldnt it cost less overall?

Imprezard · 01-13-2001, 08:13 PM

I had the same problem with the steering wheel also. but I am now over with it. the small momo logo makes the interior less bright. I think we already have enough silver parts inside. Of course I still don't mind if we can have the metal silver ones.

I like the BBS wheels, but I would prefer the P1 or the UK spec 17" rims if the cost of the option is signigicantly cheaper.
As for the standard 16" rims, they are ugly. Why not include the old WRX ones like in Japan or the current RS ones?

I think the most important difference is the brake. It's one thing that affects performance and safety. Why do we get crappy brakes unlike the ones in UK?

Necromancer · 01-14-2001, 01:27 AM

Goten, the answers to your questions (and all the other ones too) is:

"Because the market indicated these features were / were not desired, and we wanted to keep the price down."

(hey, maybe Mike Whelan is an IRC bot!)

Imprezer · 01-14-2001, 01:31 AM

Thats what Mike told us at the show. No bots there. We wanted a WRX at a low price, we got one. Now, don't complain that it comes with 16" rims.

Eric SS · 01-14-2001, 01:37 AM

Besides, If it came with 17's (Which would make the price higher), a lot of people would get aftermarket ones anyway!

Thank you SOA for not making 17's standard.

Eric

Templar · 01-14-2001, 02:31 AM

The 17 inch rims are going to be an option on the US WRX.

kevinsUBARU · 01-14-2001, 07:25 AM

You guys bitch too much

gtguy · 01-14-2001, 07:41 AM

Well said, Kevin, from one to another.

Kevin

SalKhan · 01-14-2001, 07:48 AM

Screw you guys... I'm getting the 15" rims and wrapping them in Blizzaks year-round. You never know when you're going to run into snow or ice!!

Eric SS · 01-14-2001, 07:50 AM

Here in Phoenix you don't have to worry about that!

Eric

Imprezard · 01-14-2001, 03:37 PM

I don't mind the rim size being 16". The Japanese spec WRX comes with 16" as standard. But the US spec rim looks cheap. I'd prefer the ones on the Japanese WRX. (same ones as on the 97/98 RS and the old WRX).

01-12-2001, 05:50 PM	#1
goten Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 421 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 V35 Skyline 2004 WRX STi	SOA... u sux.... they put the eurospec drive tran on display at the detroit auto show... which have the nicer look MOMO wheel and the 17" B4/eurospec rims... why didnt we get to choose this instead of the BBS look alike rims? and that ugly looking 16"... i rather want a MY98/99 rim with the new impreza then that new ugly 16".... and also, anyone know why they change the look of the momo wheel? and also that ugly gauge back(the WRX NB have a better looking gauge pack option...)? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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uncleho Scooby Newbie Member#: 1905 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Howell, MI USA	after seeing the two wheels available, i have to concur with you. i prefer the new 17" that's used elsewhere. if i wanted wheels that look like snowflakes(bbs), i'd buy a trash can lid and paint a snowflake on it. and that 16" for the new car looks plain wimpy. i'd take the 5 spoke on the older RS's like they're using in japan. furthermore... you need to really work on your grammer and spelling. it's bad.

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goten Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 421 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 V35 Skyline 2004 WRX STi	o... those P1 are great... should match the new car just fine... i guess SOA likes BBS more then Volksracing..

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Imprezer Dynamic Uno Member#: 1 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Alameda, CA Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX STi Black	Its just a display, remember? I was there to demonstrate people how the AWD system works and to see the drivetrain layout. Since they are the same on all WRX's, they used that. There were 3 US Spec WRX's on the floor, BTW.

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WRX Pilot Scooby Specialist Member#: 3487 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 39.544733 104.944625	Gettin mine with the 16" stockers for dirt and 18" for tarmac

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FreaK Scooby Newbie Member#: 3153 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Troy, New York	What is that dude wiping? FreaK

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WRX Pilot Scooby Specialist Member#: 3487 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 39.544733 104.944625	Diff. Leak!

01-13-2001, 02:46 AM	#9
Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: 2013 335i, 2011 G37 coupe Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS w/ EJ22T swap and N20. gone. : (	Does that Rear Diff. look more heavy duty than the US spec car?? Eric

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Force[FED] Scooby Specialist Member#: 292 Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Elmer, NJ USA Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335xi Coupe Alpine White	I took that picture, and the guy was wiping down the display mirrors. If you are mad at SoA because you don't like the fact they gave us 16" wheels with the car, don't buy it. Personally, I am glad they didn't, since I can then choose which 17" wheels I want. Gives my car a little more 'custom' look. Honestly, what other car has 227hp and does 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds (some reviewers have pulled it off) and is ~$25K? Kevin www.lagging.com

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goten Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 421 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 V35 Skyline 2004 WRX STi	i'm thinking of 35K for the car.. that includes the syms kit, 18" SE37K rims, RE711 tires, wing and HID for cosmetics for the car, then what's left is goin to be on the suspension, and muffler. anyone think i'll have enough to get a fuel controller, intake, BOV and boost controller also?

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10th Warrior Scooby Specialist Member#: 2230 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Toronto these days Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Silverthorn, PGT #671	hmmm...i'd rather have a turbo and ugly wheels than pimp supa-fly wheels and N/A. aesthetics are in the eye of the beholder, but everyone can feel a turbo kick in

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Overtime Scooby Specialist Member#: 1346 Join Date: Apr 2000	That has to be in the top 10 of unintelligible postings. I feel like I've trudged through VTEKK OWNZ U. "SOA... u sux..."? Sheer brilliance. Anyway, I bet it was done because BBS is an easily recognizable wheel brand while MOMO is lesser known. I suppose SOA figures that they'll attract plenty of brand-conscious people to the WRX.

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goten Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 421 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 V35 Skyline 2004 WRX STi	but why should we get the uglier momo wheel? wont using all the same momo wouldnt it cost less overall?

01-13-2001, 08:13 PM	#16
Imprezard Scooby Specialist Member#: 3016 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tokyo, Japan Vehicle: CBA GH8 WR Blue	I had the same problem with the steering wheel also. but I am now over with it. the small momo logo makes the interior less bright. I think we already have enough silver parts inside. Of course I still don't mind if we can have the metal silver ones. I like the BBS wheels, but I would prefer the P1 or the UK spec 17" rims if the cost of the option is signigicantly cheaper. As for the standard 16" rims, they are ugly. Why not include the old WRX ones like in Japan or the current RS ones? I think the most important difference is the brake. It's one thing that affects performance and safety. Why do we get crappy brakes unlike the ones in UK?

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Necromancer Scooby Specialist Member#: 477 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver Vehicle: GC4 -> GGA -> GM6 Yeah, that's about right.	Goten, the answers to your questions (and all the other ones too) is: "Because the market indicated these features were / were not desired, and we wanted to keep the price down." (hey, maybe Mike Whelan is an IRC bot!)

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Imprezer Dynamic Uno Member#: 1 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Alameda, CA Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX STi Black	Thats what Mike told us at the show. No bots there. We wanted a WRX at a low price, we got one. Now, don't complain that it comes with 16" rims.

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Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: 2013 335i, 2011 G37 coupe Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS w/ EJ22T swap and N20. gone. : (	Besides, If it came with 17's (Which would make the price higher), a lot of people would get aftermarket ones anyway! Thank you SOA for not making 17's standard. Eric

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Templar Scooby Specialist Member#: 483 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: A twisty road not near you. Vehicle: 2010 RSV4 Aprilia Racing Black	The 17 inch rims are going to be an option on the US WRX.

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kevinsUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 2263 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Funky Kingston, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport	You guys bitch too much

01-14-2001, 07:41 AM	#22
gtguy Scooby Guru Member#: 2184 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	Well said, Kevin, from one to another. Kevin

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SalKhan Scooby Newbie Member#: 3437 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Allentown, PA Vehicle: 2000 Contour SVT Silvah	Screw you guys... I'm getting the 15" rims and wrapping them in Blizzaks year-round. You never know when you're going to run into snow or ice!!

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Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: 2013 335i, 2011 G37 coupe Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS w/ EJ22T swap and N20. gone. : (	Here in Phoenix you don't have to worry about that! Eric

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Imprezard Scooby Specialist Member#: 3016 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tokyo, Japan Vehicle: CBA GH8 WR Blue	I don't mind the rim size being 16". The Japanese spec WRX comes with 16" as standard. But the US spec rim looks cheap. I'd prefer the ones on the Japanese WRX. (same ones as on the 97/98 RS and the old WRX).