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Reply With QuoteCongrats on the new car! I've always really liked the Focus. It's one of the best handling cars I've ever driven.
I'd add high performance brake pads (at least on the front) to that list. Then you've addressed power, handling, and braking.
This is a discussion on 09 WRX vs 02 SVT Focus within the Comparison: WRX vs World forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; Yeah....not much of a competition. I have a soft spot for my little SVT. I just traded it in. It ...
Yeah....not much of a competition.
I have a soft spot for my little SVT. I just traded it in. It handled quite well when pushed hard in the corners, the 6 speed felt great with a Short Shifter but all in all it was really slow, the AC didn't work, and it showed the wear.
I love my 09 WRX hatch. It is great. It is not as fast as the Mazda Protege 5 that we had in my old shop (500 FWP built engine/ huge turbo, AEM standalone ha ha) but that thing was squirley as hell on DRY roads.
I can't wait to drive my car in SLC in the snow with some snow tires! I am really glad I bought this ride.
MOD PLANS - keeping it sane.....short shifter, COBB Stage 2, Front and Rear Sway Bars and endlinks. That is it.
What is the deal with the WRX interior hate around here? This is the nicest car I have ever had.
Congrats on the new car! I've always really liked the Focus. It's one of the best handling cars I've ever driven.
I'd add high performance brake pads (at least on the front) to that list. Then you've addressed power, handling, and braking.
Scott
Past Subies - '11 STI Limited stage 1+ and '04 STi stage 2+
'13 Wrangler Rubicon - custom front bumper w/12k lb winch & off-road lights, skid plates, diff guards, etc.
'04 Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 clone 600 HP/TQ
'77 F-150 heavily modded for off-roading
I always loved the concept of the svt focus. put a turbo and awd on it, and I would've owned one.
I wish they would bring the Focus RS to the states
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Stable: 07 GMC 2500HD, 06 LGT, What's left of an 04 STI, 03 WRX, 98 RS, 86 Brat
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2005 STi WRB w/Silver BBS Stage II OpenSource tuned by: Mattypants @ WTF Tuning
[APS Catless Downpipe] [Invidia G200 CBE][Feal 441 Coilovers][Kartboy Shifter and bushings][Group-N Tranny Mount]
"If I have 10 ice cubes and you have 11 giraffes, how many pancakes can fit on the roof? Purple, because aliens don’t wear hats" -Ying
I used to have an early Integra GS-R. I drove an SVT Focus when I was looking for the replacement. The engine and chassis felt very similar, but somehow just a little less precise. Great seats and quite a fun car. It's one of those cars that you enjoy because it's fun to drive, not because it's particularly fast.
I wasn't going to mod my wagon at all.Famous last words
Yeah.
--Ray
Grandfather of the Bugeye Mafia
2013 Subaru BRZ Limited
2002 Subaru WRX Bugeyebrid Wagon
Oh when did you mod your wagon?
The Hawk-Eye Alliance #90|The Blobeye Syndicate #0|The Stink-Eye Mob #0|N.E.R.D. Founding Member & #3
2005 STi WRB w/Silver BBS Stage II OpenSource tuned by: Mattypants @ WTF Tuning
[APS Catless Downpipe] [Invidia G200 CBE][Feal 441 Coilovers][Kartboy Shifter and bushings][Group-N Tranny Mount]
"If I have 10 ice cubes and you have 11 giraffes, how many pancakes can fit on the roof? Purple, because aliens don’t wear hats" -Ying
Different stuff here and there...I'll have owned it for 6 years in January.
Here's the list, which is fairly up-to-date.
--Ray
Grandfather of the Bugeye Mafia
2013 Subaru BRZ Limited
2002 Subaru WRX Bugeyebrid Wagon
They have.. its in volvo clothing.I wish they would bring the Focus RS to the states
OBP 2010 5dr *traded*
SWP 2013 FRS
My name is Shawn, I'm a Devout Practicalist and I'm addicted to flat4's
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SUCH IS MANGO!
You obviously missed the internet sarcasmDifferent stuff here and there...I'll have owned it for 6 years in January.
Here's the list, which is fairly up-to-date.
Or maybe I didn't convey it enough? haha
The Hawk-Eye Alliance #90|The Blobeye Syndicate #0|The Stink-Eye Mob #0|N.E.R.D. Founding Member & #3
2005 STi WRB w/Silver BBS Stage II OpenSource tuned by: Mattypants @ WTF Tuning
[APS Catless Downpipe] [Invidia G200 CBE][Feal 441 Coilovers][Kartboy Shifter and bushings][Group-N Tranny Mount]
"If I have 10 ice cubes and you have 11 giraffes, how many pancakes can fit on the roof? Purple, because aliens don’t wear hats" -Ying
Maybe it's just internet senility.You obviously missed the internet sarcasm
Or maybe I didn't convey it enough? haha
--Ray
Grandfather of the Bugeye Mafia
2013 Subaru BRZ Limited
2002 Subaru WRX Bugeyebrid Wagon
I guess you are getting to that ageMaybe it's just internet senility.
The Hawk-Eye Alliance #90|The Blobeye Syndicate #0|The Stink-Eye Mob #0|N.E.R.D. Founding Member & #3
2005 STi WRB w/Silver BBS Stage II OpenSource tuned by: Mattypants @ WTF Tuning
[APS Catless Downpipe] [Invidia G200 CBE][Feal 441 Coilovers][Kartboy Shifter and bushings][Group-N Tranny Mount]
"If I have 10 ice cubes and you have 11 giraffes, how many pancakes can fit on the roof? Purple, because aliens don’t wear hats" -Ying
I always wanted an SVT Focus, I read somewhere that the engines are pretty stout and they can take a lot of power.
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2006 WRX 330whp. 300wtq. Slow.
99.5 Jetta...I hear they make 90 to the wheels....
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First Mods...what to do.
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Rly?They have.. its in volvo clothing.
What model?
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