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70NYD · 08-09-2009, 10:20 PM

one more off topic post from my part
have a look in to a quasiturbine if u like rotaries

its the rotary 4 the 21st century

frizky101 · 08-09-2009, 10:30 PM

lol all off topic posts finished?

Kevaclone · 08-09-2009, 11:53 PM

Nope one more OT
Mazda once sold in Japan The Holden HJ Kingswood as a Mazda Roadpacer with a rotary in it, that was underpowered

frizky101 · 09-09-2009, 12:12 AM

lol.

frizky101 · 09-09-2009, 12:12 AM

ok heres a on topic question.

what would you pick
a 1998 BJ Astina
OR
2000 Subaru Impreza

Rupewrecht · 09-09-2009, 09:39 AM

Bj Astina. You're not stuck with the 'i couldn't afford a WRX' tag then. And when you modify them, well...they look like a WRX. At least a BJ is a bit different!

frizky101 · 09-09-2009, 10:26 AM

hmmm true that. plus the price tag between them both is about 5k

hmm..plus the rexy wouldnt be fun without a turbo in it anyway

..am i right? or am i completely on the wrong track lol i dont wanna regret my purchase so yeh

Orion · 09-09-2009, 11:11 AM

Well, neither the BJ or the Impreza is going to have great straight line speed - unless you get a WRX or turbo the BJ (which would be more than $5k).

But at least with some decent suspension mods (which wont cost too much and are easy to install) the BJ is a proven to be fun on the twisties.

Ghoru · 09-09-2009, 11:15 AM

depends on what you regard as "fun on twisties"

frizky101 · 09-09-2009, 12:24 PM

i thought the impreza would have whipped the astina's ass?

were talking in n/a terms here

spenaroo · 09-09-2009, 04:57 PM

or buy a 95-98 impreza wrx (don't know how much they go for, do know an rx is 5-8k) faster, look tougher and are probably cheaper in parts not to mention the large amount of after market stuff

marcs_sp20 · 09-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frizky101

i thought the impreza would have whipped the astina's ass?

were talking in n/a terms here

You have to remember the impreza is all-wheel drive, so it'll be slower power wise due to drivetrain

Quote:

Originally Posted by spenaroo

or buy a 95-98 impreza wrx (don't know how much they go for, do know an rx is 5-8k) faster, look tougher and are probably cheaper in parts not to mention the large amount of after market stuff

he's a P plater, so obviously turbo's (ie WRX's) are out of the question...

frizky101 · 09-09-2009, 10:00 PM

went and saw the astina i was planning to buy..very dissapointed i had very high hopes for it..absolutely shocking!

the scales are tipping towards the rexy

frizky101 · 09-09-2009, 10:01 PM

i guess ill be the only one on astinagt with a subaru ay haha

spenaroo · 09-09-2009, 10:06 PM

personally i would get a cheap but nice/fun runabout cough (BA) and save (plus some if possible) the rest for when your off you're p's cough (rx7) - assuming u don't have do an hazard perception test - i took it last week and failed cause i did it seriously, apparently cause the videos so bad u just press the screen as soon as it starts, or for taking gaps don't press at all

marcs_sp20 · 09-09-2009, 10:29 PM

if your going to go BA, have a looksie at this thread

http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15107

70NYD · 10-09-2009, 12:27 AM

Ba Ftw :d

DavoAust · 10-09-2009, 12:36 AM

as spenaroo said, 95-98 rexy. no competition. faster, corners harder and way more aftermarket support. my fav rex

frizky101 · 10-09-2009, 09:13 AM

what about 2000?

chrisw · 10-09-2009, 03:01 PM

I've driven the 2.0 Rx 2001+ model and its lacklustre to say the least. If you want something that is balanced, light and a hoot to drive without getting into too much trouble and with a massive parts support. GET A HONDA... EK9 civic... do it JDM. focus on your suspension and chassis work and they handle like hell. keep it JDM styled and stay away from the bling crowd though. Also make sure you pack it with J's racing parts

screw mugen!

08-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#81
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	one more off topic post from my part have a look in to a quasiturbine if u like rotaries its the rotary 4 the 21st century __________________

08-09-2009, 11:53 PM	#83
Kevaclone Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queensland Car: Landcruiser Posts: 193 View Photos By: Kevaclone	Nope one more OT Mazda once sold in Japan The Holden HJ Kingswood as a Mazda Roadpacer with a rotary in it, that was underpowered __________________ If you can't run with the dogs, Stay on the Porch 2009 3 Door SWB Prado 1999 100 series Landcruiser TD 2003 BA Falcon XLS Ute 1995 323 BA Astina 1991 323 Astina SP-Wrecking Now. PM for info

09-09-2009, 09:39 AM	#86
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Bj Astina. You're not stuck with the 'i couldn't afford a WRX' tag then. And when you modify them, well...they look like a WRX. At least a BJ is a bit different! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

09-09-2009, 11:15 AM	#89
Ghoru Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockhampton Car: '92 BG Astina Sp Posts: 999 View Photos By: Ghoru	depends on what you regard as "fun on twisties" __________________ BG Astina - work in progress.... Scooters are like fat chicks, fun to ride until your mates find out... NOS is like a hot chick with AIDS, you know you wanna hit that,your just afraid of the consequences... http://www.eveonline.com/

09-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#91
spenaroo AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chirnside park, vic Car: 99 mx5 Posts: 407 View Photos By: spenaroo	or buy a 95-98 impreza wrx (don't know how much they go for, do know an rx is 5-8k) faster, look tougher and are probably cheaper in parts not to mention the large amount of after market stuff __________________ what the astina lacks in power it makes up 4 in handling straights are good for fast cars corners are for fast drivers

08-09-2009, 10:30 PM	#82
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	lol all off topic posts finished?

09-09-2009, 12:12 AM	#84
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	lol.

09-09-2009, 10:26 AM	#87
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	hmmm true that. plus the price tag between them both is about 5k hmm..plus the rexy wouldnt be fun without a turbo in it anyway ..am i right? or am i completely on the wrong track lol i dont wanna regret my purchase so yeh

09-09-2009, 11:11 AM	#88
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Well, neither the BJ or the Impreza is going to have great straight line speed - unless you get a WRX or turbo the BJ (which would be more than $5k). But at least with some decent suspension mods (which wont cost too much and are easy to install) the BJ is a proven to be fun on the twisties.

09-09-2009, 12:24 PM	#90
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	i thought the impreza would have whipped the astina's ass? were talking in n/a terms here

09-09-2009, 10:00 PM	#93
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	went and saw the astina i was planning to buy..very dissapointed i had very high hopes for it..absolutely shocking! the scales are tipping towards the rexy

09-09-2009, 10:01 PM	#94
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	i guess ill be the only one on astinagt with a subaru ay haha

09-09-2009, 10:06 PM	#95
spenaroo AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chirnside park, vic Car: 99 mx5 Posts: 407 View Photos By: spenaroo	personally i would get a cheap but nice/fun runabout cough (BA) and save (plus some if possible) the rest for when your off you're p's cough (rx7) - assuming u don't have do an hazard perception test - i took it last week and failed cause i did it seriously, apparently cause the videos so bad u just press the screen as soon as it starts, or for taking gaps don't press at all __________________ what the astina lacks in power it makes up 4 in handling straights are good for fast cars corners are for fast drivers Last edited by spenaroo; 09-09-2009 at 10:09 PM.

09-09-2009, 10:29 PM	#96
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	if your going to go BA, have a looksie at this thread http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15107 __________________

10-09-2009, 12:27 AM	#97
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	Ba Ftw :d __________________

10-09-2009, 12:36 AM	#98
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	as spenaroo said, 95-98 rexy. no competition. faster, corners harder and way more aftermarket support. my fav rex __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

10-09-2009, 09:13 AM	#99
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	what about 2000?

10-09-2009, 03:01 PM	#100
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	I've driven the 2.0 Rx 2001+ model and its lacklustre to say the least. If you want something that is balanced, light and a hoot to drive without getting into too much trouble and with a massive parts support. GET A HONDA... EK9 civic... do it JDM. focus on your suspension and chassis work and they handle like hell. keep it JDM styled and stay away from the bling crowd though. Also make sure you pack it with J's racing parts screw mugen!