Gone From A R32 Gtr To A 99 Rex ?

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Hi gang ... My search feature simply doesnt do anything i want it to "here" so i i thought i would chuck this up as i am really Homesic for my R32 Latley.... I know it has probably been discussed numerous times the Pros and cons of each car but I would luv a few comments on each car.

I am curious if any others have gone from a GTR to a WRX and were overwealmingly happy. To me although the rex seems to out handle the goddy because of nimbleness, i am starting to really have second thoughts about this EJ20 putter box. Its dead stock and for all the hype about these cars i can see why the fans luv them etc but i think i may be a victim of HYpe

I like it but havent spent enuff time in it to to really make up my mind ....

Will i think a bit different if i shove some boost into it? ....Some how i think i may have spoilt my self driving RB's around for the last 15 years.

Cheers ...

Old Top gear comparison R34 V WRX

Edited December 23, 2006 by ish

[ultimatekenz]

Hey ish

I actually went the other way by going 99 wrx to a 32 gtr lol. To me i personally think the wrx is a great everyday car and stock engine and turbo can handle quite alot without needing any supporting mods, i ran 17-18 psi everyday on stock turbo and cooler for a year and it was great. Going to a GTR on the other hand i feel its more of a track car and its abit harsh for everyday driving but performance and power feels more solid in the rb then the ej.

Handling i reckon both to their own, but to note the wrx does understeer quite alot. Just go test drive a good example of a wrx and see what you feel.

hope that helps

ken

[Wink]

WRX or WRX STi?

I wouldn't even touch the normal WRX with a 10 foot pole.

[d0p3y]

I've driven both..... R32 GT-R is a completely different animal.

A regular WRX is extremely disappointing when compared to a R32 GT-R in my personal opinion, i much preferred the R32 in every way.

STi's are very nice, I do like them, however once again they feel alot different to an R32. They may both be 4wd, but that's about where the similarities end. At the end of the day it comes down to user preference really.... go drive both and decide for yourself

[gun32gtr]

hey ish,

i own a r32 gtr and my old man owns a late 03 wrx..

having driven both a heap of time i would have to say my gtr has way better power(both stock with zorst) the wrx would be a better daily driver but overall the gtr gets my vote..

also the older wrx seem way under powered compared the new 03 rex..

go the gtr

Edited December 23, 2006 by gun32gtr

[ish]

... ultimatekenz.... d0p3y, gun32gtr thats fairly close to how i feel hey!

>the rex<

Really I should give the rex a bit more of a chance I spose and accept that it is fairly handy for its money !

Just those Subaru guys think they are the ultimate and i am a bit dissapointed personaly!

ultimatekenz > Hearing you were very happy with yours and had a bit of scope for more boost etc without problems makes me feel much better actualy.

>The Goddy<

I miss the sound , the look , the quality , the information ,

I dont miss the Attention (GTR Fly's) , the limited service options . the scary ceramic turbos i had always threatining me and the PLOD theroy etc

I generally bought the rex to settle down etc etc although now hounestly i recon the fans might like them a bit more than they deserve....

SIMPLE FACT there is nothing quite like a GTR SKYLINE and may not be again the way we know it ...

Edited December 23, 2006 by ish

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i love my GT-R, but I have been tempted after driving some evo 6es lately, thought about test driving one of those?? Ive driven heaps of wrxes and thought they were a bit too understeery.

[gun32gtr]

also i think in the future if u plan on modding it the gtr is alot more friendly to mods as in getting easier power...

i think youd have to spent alot more on rex to get the same power

[a20089]

WRX nice little box, handles like shit.

WRX Sti/EVO great little boxes, handle supurb

GT-R good style, handles very differently but well when known how.

[BAMR33]

Rex's are almost at peak performance stock, running thick head gaskets and lots of boost. GT-R's in stock form are restricted all over the place reflecting nothing of what they really can do. GT-R’s also provide far better flexibility as far as tuning options go.

Besides that rex's have four doors and the only thing that sets them apart from a GX is the bonnet scoop. Wrx’s also sound like old VW's running poorly and they are four cylinder and derive from a front wheel drive car and they are very common and they make you feel less manly after driving one and they're Subaru’s only half decent car. lol that'll do with the suby bashing for today.

[GTRgeoff]

I drove a bugeye evo 5 Rex yesterday to help a mate with a few problems. What a piece of poo!!!!! Stinking gutless understeering junk. Doesn't deserve to share the same discussion with a GTR.

Pretty handy for shopping and carparks tho I suppose, but I have another Skyline for that.

[EdGTR]

All to their own as if you look at the two cars they are quite different animals for starters the gtr was about twice the money than a 99 wrx and i think it shows when you dump the clutch hard into second, the the bang from the rear of the rexs can be a little unnerving. The other things are 2 door vs 4 door and about 7 or 8 years difference in age. But i have done quite alot of driving in both and although i own a gtr i would deffinatly consider a 99 or 00 rex. for all those who hate the understeery feel try a bigger rear sway bar and anti lift kit and a good alignment by somone who knows how to set one up and they feel great.

but while im young and dumb ill keep my gtr!