Recent content by PeterC

New rumor now up on Autoblog is saying the engine will be an upgraded MZR 2.5 turbo 4, not a 5 cylinder. There is nothing official on this 5 cylinder engine, so let's wait until we hear some more official news before we get too upset.

When you guys say less rotational mass, do you mean less unsprung weight or are you reducing the total diameter of the tire/wheel combo to gain a rotational advantage (thus making the car faster)? Reducing the overall diameter to make the car faster is one thing, but I would think you'd want to...

Is the motor mount in the MS3 actually bad though? Aside from the recall, are the new ones failing? It seems like if you replace it with a "better" mount you get vibrations in the car for the sake of less wheel hop. For me personally, that is not a good trade-off.

I really hope they don't give Europe a sporty, beautiful car, and then give us a boring, dumbed-down version as they did with the new 6.

Thanks for the replies. I have had a 98 GTI, 02 WRX, and an 05 RSX Type S before this car. It's possible I am just getting old, or I notice it more because my girlfriend complains about it every time she's in the car.

I am over the harsh ride of this car as I am not barreling through corners enough to take advantage of it. I don't mind a stiff suspension, but of all the sport compact cars I have owned this car takes it to an extreme. What are some ways to give this car a more comfortable ride? I was thinking...

+1 for torque.

There is nothing wrong with the leather on the GT. I have had my car for a year and the seats look brand new. I have always used leather conditioner in all my cars and get long life out of leather. I think the leather seats just make the interior look a lot better.

That is a pretty wild exaggeration. My friend has an MS6 and it is a capable sports sedan for its price and size. The thing that hurt the MS6 is the same thing that hurt the Legacy GT...status. Once you go over 30 grand for a sedan the vast majority of the American population will only look at...

They couldn't afford to wait any longer for this update. 08 WRX owners are getting screwed...all 5 of them. So, I can see why Subaru isn't hesitating to make some adjustments to generate more sales. The new upgrade makes this car worth the difference in price over the MS3. You are paying for...

Thanks for the heads up. I'm jumping on the Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 train today.

Totally agree...the last paragraph makes no sense at all after all that had been said in praise of the MS3. Hands-down? It would seem from the reading the article that the MS3 would have won regardless of price given that stock for stock it is easily faster, handles better, brakes better, and...

Amsoil's 0w-30 is their signature oil which gives maximum fuel efficiency and allows you to use their Ea oil filters. What is the negative of using a zero weight oil?

Nevermind, I found in another thread its to avoid leakage.

I have Amsoil 0w-30 in my MS3. My turbo is at risk for smoking?? Amsoil said this is perfectly fine for any vehicle that uses 5w-30.