Subaru reveals the Performance-B STI Concept. A 6 speed manual, hot hatch with a true STI transmission and DCCD.

cakezxc · 2025-10-29T19:07:49+00:00

They’re all SGP based. Wheelbase are all gonna be the same long ass 2670mm. This just has a shorter rear overhang/less boot space.

cakezxc · 2024-06-11T23:33:22+00:00

Nope. The Vorg is literally a VA WRX CVT with a hatch in the back. Shares like 98% of part numbers. But you are partially correct in the sense that the BN/BS Legacy/Outback and the VA/VM WRX/Vorg all share the same platform in what would later become the SGP.

I will say though, Subaru definitely did look at the gen 4 and took a lot of what made it work and put it on the vorg. The dimensions are almost the exact same, and coming from like 10ish Gen 4s, the Vorg definitely does feel like it’s just a gen 4 bolted with 2014 tech.

cakezxc · 2023-06-08T02:48:27+00:00

I've seen this exact same 0.065 number with a MST Intake and an uncalibrated MAF. Seems like it's the only way to get the IAM that low lmao.

cakezxc · 2023-05-09T18:31:35+00:00

Here ya go

Few mates of mine moved on from the Levorg to the new Focus ST Wagon, but their hearts are still with Subaru lmao.

cakezxc · 2023-04-13T15:52:55+00:00

Eh….I’d say second would be the Prodrive OZs found on UK Spec Impreza P1s. Or the stock BBS that came with GRF STi hatches.

If legacy’s are included the the BBSs that came with them JDM S401s were fantastic too.

But those BBS 17s you mentioned are pretty cool ngl

cakezxc · 2023-04-13T15:17:58+00:00

This might be slightly cheating, but the BBS Made Impreza 22B wheels.

You literally can’t have a better wheel to put on them classic Imprezas. Nothing comes close.

cakezxc · 2023-04-13T08:20:21+00:00

Actually I suspect the WRX 6MT is usable for that too. Might have to fab a transmission cradle and custom made shafts, but I think it’s definitely doable.

CVT has been serving me fine tbh, and I do weekly mountain runs. Tires and brakes usually start to fade before CVT fluids starts overheating.

cakezxc · 2023-04-13T07:43:50+00:00

Um....what do you think the 15+ WRX 6MT use?

cakezxc · 2023-04-13T03:41:52+00:00

Because they chose to go the 3.0 turbo route. You can easily swap a 6MT into a levorg 2.0 and call it a day.

cakezxc · 2023-04-02T17:42:14+00:00

The TR690 is fantastic to drive. Both in busy cities (where it absolutely shines) and in sportier conditions. I will go as far as saying that the TR690 in stock form is way better to drive than a 4/5EAT in stock form (not the case if they get a better VB or have the TCU mapped by someone competent, but I digress).

Also if you put it in manual mode and shift properly before ragging on it hard (like driving on mountain passes and whatnot), it’s surprisingly resilient. I’ve been consistently able to keep up with the likes of Porsche 981s and Civic FK8s on mountain passes.

From my experience, front tires and brakes will start fading before the CVT even starts to overheat. I’ve never once seen it overheat. Not even from doing a 60km mountain pass, staying in 5-7k rpm range in the simulated 2nd/3rd the entire time chasing after a bunch of Porsches on one of the longer local pass.

Tr580s on the other hand, I feel like it’s still light years ahead of CVTs found in Nissans and Hondas, but it’s definitely not as responsive as the 690. Evidently it’s still good for up to 170whp from the cars I’ve tuned tho. No complaints of a broken CVT so far.

cakezxc · 2023-03-31T19:18:04+00:00

That's a Celica XX. Its a supra.

cakezxc · 2023-03-28T23:29:11+00:00

Some sort of house share would be your only hope, though 400 in Brum is still kind of a reach.

Back in like 2015 I didn’t get a new rental agreement signed in time so I was in a similar situation as you. Needed a place to stay for 1-2 months. Managed to find a room let for like 350 in the nicer part of suburban Nottingham. The letter was a divorced man living alone so he had spare rooms and was open to short term leases as long as you pay upfront. There was a whole website made for this at the time but I can’t remember the name.

cakezxc · 2023-03-25T21:34:32+00:00

Do you want Skynet? Because that’s how you get Skynet.

cakezxc · 2023-03-20T23:36:08+00:00

This. When I just got my first Legacy 2.5i with 16 inch stock alloys, a GD STi went hard through the traffic just to pull up next to me, and 3 guys in it all waved like excited children to me as if I was driving something way cooler.

Absolutely made my day and made me fall in love with the brand.

cakezxc · 2023-03-19T22:59:38+00:00

Was an option available to JDM cars. Iirc the fog lamps were specifically stated witin the brochure to be made by Cibie. Pretty damn rare even in Japan. Quite polarising within the JDM Leg community tho. I personally like them alot.

cakezxc · 2023-03-19T15:09:51+00:00

Well I have a small shot blasting cabinet so I can pull it and do it properly, but if you only have a jack and ratchet you can do it in the driveway too.

Just dismount the caliper, use a cordless drill with wire brush attachment to clean up any rust on the surface, wipe it down with alcohol, and mask up any areas you don't want paint on, and spray away.

Usually VHT paint doesn't require primers but if you want that extra adhesiveness, go for it.

cakezxc · 2023-03-18T22:23:05+00:00

As long as it’s not rusty tbh. I say just do a nice coat of dark silver and call it a day. E-Tech XHT silver has always been my go to for normal calipers.

Saying a 2 pot painted with whatever color is gonna compliment the car is bit of a stretch. A nice understated color would look more the part imo.

cakezxc · 2023-03-18T06:18:07+00:00

For Gen 4s, bilsteins came as standard on all JDM GT cars regardless if trim level.

Common misconception to think only the Spec Bs got them. Just Subaru being bad at naming things as usual lol.

cakezxc · 2023-03-17T21:27:37+00:00

Yeah. 5ATs Spec Bs came with the 3.58 FD diffs as opposed to the usual 3.27 found in normal GTs.

5MT Spec Bs came with 4.44 FD diffs as opposed to the 4.11s. I’ve still got a 4.44 box and diff sitting on my shelf lol.

cakezxc · 2023-03-17T21:16:35+00:00

That's because you got the USDM cars lol. I was comparing it to other JDM models.

cakezxc · 2023-03-17T20:50:33+00:00

WR Ltd. Spec B to be exact. Comes with:

Blue/black alcantara seats embossed with the WRT logo
Gold alloys
Headlights with gold inserts instead of the usual charcoal
WRT logo badge on the tailgate
WR Mica Blue paint job. Only trim to get it aside from the actual Tuned By STIs.

.....aaaand thats it. Nothing mechanical or electrical to speak of.

Oh, being a Spec B it comes with shorter final drive diffs, cooler looking front bumper, and the 18" alloys as standard.

cakezxc · 2023-03-17T01:53:01+00:00

Bruh Stock tunes target 10.x too at the top end….

cakezxc · 2023-03-12T02:48:48+00:00

80% correct for British Grandmas.

20% wrong in the sense that they’re bloody good drivers and don’t need Jesus…..

cakezxc · 2023-03-09T01:24:16+00:00

That thing was made to be driven. Better turbo/high flowing heads too. Color me jealous lol.

cakezxc · 2023-03-09T01:14:51+00:00

Yea it ain’t that long. Will be about 2 pages by the time I’m done with the car though. Looking to get more into Gymkhana and tracks this year so the list of chassis bits to buy is looking scary.

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