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Jules · 01-11-2005, 10:51 AM

I think they had this car at the Los Angeles auto show. I took a picture of it on Saturday. I'll check later when I get home and post a link.

***bah14*** · 01-11-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ValvetrainEngineer

AND maybe if you can get one of the ultra-rare 'Signiture' series cars before they fix it the future value would be even higher??

I can't believe they spelled it wrong.

StiBoy · 01-11-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bah14

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Originally Posted by ValvetrainEngineer

AND maybe if you can get one of the ultra-rare 'Signiture' series cars before they fix it the future value would be even higher??

I can't believe they spelled it wrong.

I'm sure they'll be correcting it.

zack_280 · 01-13-2005, 07:17 PM

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bah14 wrote:
ValvetrainEngineer wrote:
AND maybe if you can get one of the ultra-rare 'Signiture' series cars before they fix it the future value would be even higher??

I can't believe they spelled it wrong.

I'm sure they'll be correcting it.

Yeah, me too. What do you think, coppereclipse?

StiBoy · 01-13-2005, 08:15 PM

I spoke with Ali. Crazy coincidence...about 5 years ago, he sold me the '86 Buick GN I still own. At that time, he wasn't involved with Subarus yet...GNs and old Chevys. Anyway, he wasn't responsible for the type-o. And yes, the "signature" plates will be be corrected for the 40 production cars. The one in the pic, like the rest of the ESX/STi shown, was produced for the LA Auto Show. I'm assuming they were in a hurry to make the show...which is why it's pictured without the upgraded rims, etc.

titsataki · 01-14-2005, 07:10 AM

Is the kit CARB cerified? I went to their site and they do not mention anything about it.
They sell it ala cart as well. Downpipe with or without cat.
I still have to see a turbo back (or even a downpipe that is emmissions certified)

I am going to send them an email asking them.

Regards

Nick

johny_dough · 01-14-2005, 09:06 AM

I could be wrong, and most probably am... but I believe there are slight differences between the staged upgrades and the dealer available series.
I know they have to keep the factory airbox at the dealer. Also not sure it includes th Injen CAI. they don't remove any cats. I would assume they can get 425 crank with their bigger top mount intercooler, opening some restictions in exhaust and ecutec reflash.

***MKIVSupra*** · 01-14-2005, 09:18 AM

I see no mention of Subaru being involved in this and I am willing to bet that there will be no warranty through Subaru, maybe ESX, but definitely not Subaru.

johny_dough · 01-14-2005, 09:20 AM

The article in Turbo Mag says it is fully covered by Subaru warranty. And one would assume that if they sell them at dealers around the country then it is Subaru Approved.

Double · 02-07-2005, 12:54 PM

Also will this be warrantied? And if so, will that open a door for modders getting denied for having a BOV (no hp gain) or Exhaust (10-20hp) or ETC, whereas they warranty a 425HP version of the same car (including a bigger turbo)? Not to mention, if this is true, I guess Subaru knows the car is at least reliable at 425HP or so and with a new turbocharger. (This is all of course if its going to be warrantied, which would be cool).

Robert~[/quote]

I know what you mean as far as Subaru but if it's limited edition and only 40 or so are being built ESX could be warranting them themselves. I mean for 50 grand and only doing 40, they could be just figuring the cost into the car.

GregB · 02-07-2005, 01:53 PM

Hmm....I wonder if any of those cars will make it to the Canadian market. My guess is no

rasetsu · 02-16-2005, 10:04 AM

Just saw one in West LA last night parked on Barrington and Santa Monica with the the silver on red mesh wheels that Ashar is seen holding in the last pic. Not my cup of tea in the looks department.

ValvetrainEngineer · 02-16-2005, 05:23 PM

Does that mean they're available now through a dealer? If so, what's the actual price?

Nixlimited · 02-16-2005, 09:14 PM

If their TMIC can handle 425 crank, that might be a nice alternative to a FMIC for that range of HP. However, the StaticX kit seems to be a lot cheaper and provides better and more power.

ChrisF · 02-18-2005, 08:12 AM

I saw the 001 car at one of our local meets last weekend. I spoke to Ali and he said that the emissions legal version will be 365 crank HP. To pass emissions, they have to leave the stock cats in place and only changed out the turbo, catback and tuning. So much for a 425 street legal, dealer warranteed car.

01-11-2005, 10:51 AM	#46
Jules Senior STI Driver Car: Surfing, cars and computers Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 349 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I think they had this car at the Los Angeles auto show. I took a picture of it on Saturday. I'll check later when I get home and post a link. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-13-2005, 08:15 PM	#50
StiBoy Professional STI Driver Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 467 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Re: RE: im very confused now I spoke with Ali. Crazy coincidence...about 5 years ago, he sold me the '86 Buick GN I still own. At that time, he wasn't involved with Subarus yet...GNs and old Chevys. Anyway, he wasn't responsible for the type-o. And yes, the "signature" plates will be be corrected for the 40 production cars. The one in the pic, like the rest of the ESX/STi shown, was produced for the LA Auto Show. I'm assuming they were in a hurry to make the show...which is why it's pictured without the upgraded rims, etc.

01-14-2005, 07:10 AM	#51
titsataki The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 STI CGM Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 983 Join Date: Nov 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: EXHAUST Is the kit CARB cerified? I went to their site and they do not mention anything about it. They sell it ala cart as well. Downpipe with or without cat. I still have to see a turbo back (or even a downpipe that is emmissions certified) I am going to send them an email asking them. Regards Nick

02-18-2005, 08:12 AM	#60
ChrisF STI Driver Car: 03' EVO VIII Fav Mod: Moton Clubsports Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 290 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I saw the 001 car at one of our local meets last weekend. I spoke to Ali and he said that the emissions legal version will be 365 crank HP. To pass emissions, they have to leave the stock cats in place and only changed out the turbo, catback and tuning. So much for a 425 street legal, dealer warranteed car. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-14-2005, 09:06 AM	#52
johny_dough Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: TV Post Production Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I could be wrong, and most probably am... but I believe there are slight differences between the staged upgrades and the dealer available series. I know they have to keep the factory airbox at the dealer. Also not sure it includes th Injen CAI. they don't remove any cats. I would assume they can get 425 crank with their bigger top mount intercooler, opening some restictions in exhaust and ecutec reflash.

01-14-2005, 09:18 AM	#53
*MKIVSupra* Moderator Elite Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi, W Fav Mod: KartBoy SS & Bushings Location: Illinois Posts: 8,744 Join Date: Jan 2001 Trader Rating: (0)	I see no mention of Subaru being involved in this and I am willing to bet that there will be no warranty through Subaru, maybe ESX, but definitely not Subaru.

01-14-2005, 09:20 AM	#54
johny_dough Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: TV Post Production Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The article in Turbo Mag says it is fully covered by Subaru warranty. And one would assume that if they sell them at dealers around the country then it is Subaru Approved.

02-07-2005, 12:54 PM	#55
Double Amateur STI Driver Car: JBP Nukabe 04 STi Fav Mod: Nukabe/Cusco Location: Central IL. Posts: 38 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Also will this be warrantied? And if so, will that open a door for modders getting denied for having a BOV (no hp gain) or Exhaust (10-20hp) or ETC, whereas they warranty a 425HP version of the same car (including a bigger turbo)? Not to mention, if this is true, I guess Subaru knows the car is at least reliable at 425HP or so and with a new turbocharger. (This is all of course if its going to be warrantied, which would be cool). Robert~[/quote] I know what you mean as far as Subaru but if it's limited edition and only 40 or so are being built ESX could be warranting them themselves. I mean for 50 grand and only doing 40, they could be just figuring the cost into the car.

02-07-2005, 01:53 PM	#56
GregB STI Driver Car: Cars Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 286 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Hmm....I wonder if any of those cars will make it to the Canadian market. My guess is no

02-16-2005, 10:04 AM	#57
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,268 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Just saw one in West LA last night parked on Barrington and Santa Monica with the the silver on red mesh wheels that Ashar is seen holding in the last pic. Not my cup of tea in the looks department.

02-16-2005, 05:23 PM	#58
ValvetrainEngineer Spec C Club Car: '04 WRB Fav Mod: A working ECU... Location: CT Posts: 1,486 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (7)	Does that mean they're available now through a dealer? If so, what's the actual price?

02-16-2005, 09:14 PM	#59
Nixlimited Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: Tuning... Location: San Diego Posts: 811 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	If their TMIC can handle 425 crank, that might be a nice alternative to a FMIC for that range of HP. However, the StaticX kit seems to be a lot cheaper and provides better and more power.