Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis

***snorky*** · 06-01-2008, 11:31 AM

Glad to see Subaru has built a car that appears to be competitive even if it is a little late. I don't know about anyone else but I was getting frustrated for Petter being at a disadvantage with the old car.

Atkinson did not fair so well over the weekend and suffered mechanical problems on several stages.

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55th BP Ultimate Acropolis Rally - 2008

chargedvette02 · 06-01-2008, 11:48 AM

Awesome!!

***Szumita*** · 06-01-2008, 11:49 AM

sweet.

csschupp · 06-02-2008, 10:00 AM

so happy for the team. looks like the hatch is working out well for them.

did anyone else notice they are running what looks like a stock STi top mount i/c? those are big torque #'s for a top mount!

blindfold · 06-02-2008, 10:11 AM

sweet, new design worked hopefully success will continue

The Black Beauty · 06-02-2008, 10:31 AM

Go Subaru!

***snorky*** · 06-02-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by csschupp

so happy for the team. looks like the hatch is working out well for them.

did anyone else notice they are running what looks like a stock STi top mount i/c? those are big torque #'s for a top mount!

That's the air filter. They run a V-mount system still. You can see the charge pipe running from the front on the driver's side.

Scoobie08STi · 06-04-2008, 03:37 AM

Hooorahhh...for the Subie race team

, great job!!!!

z38er · 06-04-2008, 04:15 AM

does anyone hv a link or somthin that tells the fifference between the road sti and the wrc car ????
btw SWRT rocks !!

Dave · 06-04-2008, 04:18 AM

Woo! About time they jumped back into the game! Go Solberg!

***solovus*** · 06-04-2008, 04:22 AM

Shouldn't the thread title be "Solberg finishes second place @ Acropolis?" Winning second just seems odd to me it sounds like "He got first place for the second time," which is untrue. Great news anyway though.

***snorky*** · 06-04-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

Shouldn't the thread title be "Solberg finishes second place @ Acropolis?" Winning second just seems odd to me it sounds like "He got first place for the second time," which is untrue. Great news anyway though.

The wordage did sound odd to me after I posted. But winning doesn't necessarily equal finishing first. The dictionary has several definitions for win.

***snorky*** · 06-04-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z38er

does anyone hv a link or somthin that tells the fifference between the road sti and the wrc car ????
btw SWRT rocks !!

Quote:

Impreza WRC2008 Technical specification
Engine: H-4. Flat four-cylinder, 16 valve, turbocharged
Capacity: 1994cc
Bore: 92.0mm
Stroke: 75.0mm
Engine management: Subaru programmable electronic engine management system
Power: 300bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque: 650Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed electro-hydraulic,
Electro-hydraulically controlled center differential, Mechanical front and rear differentials
Drive system: Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive
Suspension: Front: MacPherson strut, Rear: MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers: Bos, fully adjustable
Brakes: AP Racing 310mm ventilated discs and six-pot calipers front and rear. For asphalt use, front brakes are 378mm ventilated discs with six-pot calipers
Exhaust system: Inconnel with Subaru anti-lag system. Fitted with catalytic converters
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Dimensions: Overall length: 4415mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall height: 1475mm
Wheelbase: 2635mm
Car weight: 1230kgs (WRC regulation min.)
Data systems: Single integrated electronic system controlling engine, transmission and data-logging
In-car display: LCD color monitor with eight selectable data screens
Tires: Pirelli (championship control tire)
Radio equipment: Kenwood
Turbo charger: IHI - with WRC-regulation 34mm restrictor and Subaru anti-lag system
Spark plugs: DENSO
Wheels: BBS: 15” diameter for gravel, 18” for tarmac
Fuel tank capacity: 80 liters
Design: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for entire car

From: Zimbio Pilot - Subaru Impreza WRX

06-01-2008, 11:31 AM	#1
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06-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
chargedvette02 Silver Member Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\| Fav Mod: Not a post 07 sti fan Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 870 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis Awesome!!

06-01-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,557 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (18)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis sweet.

06-02-2008, 10:00 AM	#4
csschupp Silver Member Car: 07 UGM STI Fav Mod: Police Scanner Location: Colorado Posts: 143 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis so happy for the team. looks like the hatch is working out well for them. did anyone else notice they are running what looks like a stock STi top mount i/c? those are big torque #'s for a top mount!

06-02-2008, 10:11 AM	#5
blindfold Silver Member Car: 2004 WRB STi Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 1,906 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis sweet, new design worked hopefully success will continue

06-02-2008, 10:31 AM	#6
The Black Beauty Silver Member Car: 07 OBP Location: Cali Posts: 294 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis Go Subaru!

06-04-2008, 03:37 AM	#8
Scoobie08STi Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Gray 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Accessport Posts: 58 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis Hooorahhh...for the Subie race team, great job!!!!

06-04-2008, 04:15 AM	#9
z38er Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Location: Jordan Posts: 93 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis does anyone hv a link or somthin that tells the fifference between the road sti and the wrc car ???? btw SWRT rocks !!

06-04-2008, 04:18 AM	#10
Dave Grog master extraordinaire! Location: Dancing Dragons Building Posts: 217 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis Woo! About time they jumped back into the game! Go Solberg!

06-04-2008, 04:22 AM	#11
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,529 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Solberg Wins Second w/ New Car @ Rally Acropolis Shouldn't the thread title be "Solberg finishes second place @ Acropolis?" Winning second just seems odd to me it sounds like "He got first place for the second time," which is untrue. Great news anyway though.