how are subarus so fast?

sterlingRPI · 06-07-2015, 01:02 PM

Yesterday I am driving to Boston and on the mass pyke I come across a group of subarus. They all look modified with wings, exhaust, and stanced wheels. I decide to race their ring leader when the highway was straight and no traffic. Nothing crazy or dangerous, just 50 to 100 and back down.

I have a CAI, headers, and a dyno tune of 411rwhp. And I wouldn't say I got smoked, but I was decided slower. How are these things so fast???

This isn't the first time I lost to one on the street, and they are always winning my autocross meets, and doing very well at track days. I don't get it.

LimaCharlie · 06-07-2015, 01:16 PM

I assume they were all WRX/STI? Subaru's have a huge enthusiast following and the WRX/STI aftermarket is endless.
In general, enthusiast Subaru owners are dedicated to their cars and perfecting driving skill. They understand the importance of launching and shifting correctly. Once you add tuning and some basic horsepower goodies, Subaru's can be very surprising.
A mildly modified WRX with a good driver can easily hit 60 MPH in the low 4 second range.

motorhead · 06-07-2015, 01:30 PM

I watch them run very impressive times at the track all the time. That's one of the only overseas cars I would consider purchasing.

sterlingRPI · 06-07-2015, 01:32 PM

yes, they were all STIs. It is impressive for sure. Especially for a big sedan with awd and a small engine. I guess im just bitter and wanted to rant lol.

*DGthe3* · 06-07-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingRPI

yes, they were all STIs. It is impressive for sure. Especially for a big sedan with awd and a small engine. I guess im just bitter and wanted to rant lol.

You think Impreza's are big? They're a compact about the same size as a Chevy Cruze

el ess A · 06-07-2015, 02:12 PM

Shouldn't be talking about street racing...

ilirg · 06-07-2015, 02:28 PM

All wheel drive brah, should have went up to 130 you would have passed him.

snarky · 06-07-2015, 02:38 PM

They weigh 500lbs less than you.

Muscle Car Lover · 06-07-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by snarky

They weigh 500lbs less than you.

^^^^ This ^^^^

And those cars are actually well made, handle, and perform. Like another poster said, plenty of mods can be done to those motors.

crysalis_01 · 06-07-2015, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

I assume they were all WRX/STI? Subaru's have a huge enthusiast following and the WRX/STI aftermarket is endless.
In general, enthusiast Subaru owners are dedicated to their cars and perfecting driving skill. They understand the importance of launching and shifting correctly. Once you add tuning and some basic horsepower goodies, Subaru's can be very surprising.
A mildly modified WRX with a good driver can easily hit 60 MPH in the low 4 second range.

This.

There are a pair of them local to me, one sedan and one wagon, that are a dead match for my Cobra. To a point anyway. AWD makes for a hell of a launch.

shaffe · 06-08-2015, 08:04 AM

don't forget they are also turbo charged from the factory, very easy to crank up the boost and make big power quick

*The_Blur* · 06-08-2015, 08:28 AM

Don't race on the highway. I don't want to read a post about how a member died.

Subarus are great cars, and the AWD gives them a huge advantage in traction. On top of that, a simple turbo upgrade and some tuning can put a lot of cars behind them. If you don't respect modded Imprezas out there, they'll show you what's up.

Apex Motorsports · 06-08-2015, 09:01 AM

Considerable weight advantage, AWD, and boost. It doesn't take much for them to add a whole lot of power to those cars.

wally mayfield · 06-08-2015, 09:12 AM

My 1800cc vw bug would smoke big block duad quad camaros at the drags. This was in the 70's

06-07-2015, 01:02 PM	#1
sterlingRPI Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Albany NY Posts: 63	how are subarus so fast? Yesterday I am driving to Boston and on the mass pyke I come across a group of subarus. They all look modified with wings, exhaust, and stanced wheels. I decide to race their ring leader when the highway was straight and no traffic. Nothing crazy or dangerous, just 50 to 100 and back down. I have a CAI, headers, and a dyno tune of 411rwhp. And I wouldn't say I got smoked, but I was decided slower. How are these things so fast??? This isn't the first time I lost to one on the street, and they are always winning my autocross meets, and doing very well at track days. I don't get it.

06-07-2015, 01:16 PM	#2
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I assume they were all WRX/STI? Subaru's have a huge enthusiast following and the WRX/STI aftermarket is endless. In general, enthusiast Subaru owners are dedicated to their cars and perfecting driving skill. They understand the importance of launching and shifting correctly. Once you add tuning and some basic horsepower goodies, Subaru's can be very surprising. A mildly modified WRX with a good driver can easily hit 60 MPH in the low 4 second range. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

06-07-2015, 02:12 PM	#6
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,687	Shouldn't be talking about street racing... __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

06-07-2015, 02:38 PM	#8
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	They weigh 500lbs less than you. __________________

06-08-2015, 08:28 AM	#12
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	Don't race on the highway. I don't want to read a post about how a member died. Subarus are great cars, and the AWD gives them a huge advantage in traction. On top of that, a simple turbo upgrade and some tuning can put a lot of cars behind them. If you don't respect modded Imprezas out there, they'll show you what's up. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

06-07-2015, 01:30 PM	#3
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	I watch them run very impressive times at the track all the time. That's one of the only overseas cars I would consider purchasing.

06-07-2015, 01:32 PM	#4
sterlingRPI Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Albany NY Posts: 63	yes, they were all STIs. It is impressive for sure. Especially for a big sedan with awd and a small engine. I guess im just bitter and wanted to rant lol.

06-07-2015, 02:28 PM	#7
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	All wheel drive brah, should have went up to 130 you would have passed him.

06-08-2015, 08:04 AM	#11
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,045	don't forget they are also turbo charged from the factory, very easy to crank up the boost and make big power quick

06-08-2015, 09:01 AM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Considerable weight advantage, AWD, and boost. It doesn't take much for them to add a whole lot of power to those cars.

06-08-2015, 09:12 AM	#14
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	My 1800cc vw bug would smoke big block duad quad camaros at the drags. This was in the 70's __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

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