J
Johnny
Wow
D
dg
You can say that again. I am sick with desire to have a standard STI, that
feeling has been pushed up a notch with the news of the S203. I just can't
swing the payment right now.
Excuse me while I vomit.
--Dan
feeling has been pushed up a notch with the news of the S203. I just can't
swing the payment right now.
Excuse me while I vomit.
--Dan
K
k. ote.
No worries, the S203 is NOT for export out of Japan. We won't be seeing
something like it here in N.A. (or anywhere else for that matter.) Also,
there are only 555 being made, so even if one or two do make it here, we
won't see any anyway outside of auto shows and special events.
T
The Gadget Shop
there are only 555 being made
Interesting to note the number too - since the sponsorship of the 555
cigarette brand was banned from rally cars! Subliminal advertising!
Cheers, Jason
Folio: www.gadgetaus.com/photos
Interesting to note the number too - since the sponsorship of the 555
cigarette brand was banned from rally cars! Subliminal advertising!
Cheers, Jason
Folio: www.gadgetaus.com/photos
B
BlueSTi
There are more bad things about the S203 than good IMO. Spoiler looks
like something a teenager would bolt on. The seats are already pretty
firm. The seats in the S203 look hard as a rock. And the HP
increases are minimal. There are already kits out for to get the STi
up to 425 HP with the stock turbo.
The one thing I do like is the adjustable suspension. Most of the
time I would like a considerably softer ride.
BlueSTi
"Scary-Fast"
K
k. ote.
I think there was a 555 model released before wasn't there? The actual
name itself was the 555? Or was that just the spec. Forget. Hrm, had no
idea it was a cigarette brand.
That's funny--and a clever enough way toget around advertising blocks that I think it should be allowed.
T
The Gadget Shop
Former WRC car 555 paintjob:
http://www.rallyplanet.com/media/photos/02/swrt_555/large/03.jpg
It seems that some of the owners of British American Tobacco had interests
in Honda F1 racing and hence pulled the plug on Subaru. Subaru also
receiving pressure from UK rally authorities over cigarette sponsorship in
the sport...
<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=british+american+tobacco+subaru+banned+sponsorship>
And some 2003 -------
Subaru renews BAT sponsorship
The 555 Subaru World Rally Team announced today that it has renewed its
partnership with British American Tobacco, and its internationally popular
cigarette brand 555, for at least the next 3 years.
This latest development is part of the close relationship between Subaru and
British American Tobacco that stretches back almost 9 years to when the
first 555 Subaru Legacy appeared on the 1993 Sweden rally, driven by a young
Colin McRae.
Thanks to the versatile performance of Subaru's rally cars, a driver line up
that has included six World Champions, and levels of presentation and
styling that were previously unheard of in rallying, the team has not been
out of the spotlight since.
Commenting on the deal, 555 Subaru World Rally Team Principal, David
Lapworth, said: "As a team it is great news that British American Tobacco
have seen such benefits from their involvement with Subaru and are going to
continue to support us into the future. Many people forget that in the early
years of the Subaru World Rally Team our cars were predominately white with
a number of different coloured logos. However, when British American Tobacco
became a team partner in 1993 it was time for an image change, and an
opportunity for us to take a fresh approach to the whole concept of what a
rally car should look like. The result was the first evolution of the now
familiar blue and yellow design, and I think it is fair to say it has become
one of the most recognisable images in motorsport worldwide. It also marked
the beginning of one of the most successful teams in the modern era of
rallying."
Marketing Director of British American Tobacco Jimmi Rembiszewski, said: "As
a team I think we have always been unbeatable, and we are delighted to be
able to build upon our long standing relationship with Subaru for the coming
three years. With the recent launch of the 555 brand in the UK, 2002 will be
an important year for us both on and off the rally stages. But with the
popularity of the WRC series rocketing and the championship winning pedigree
of the 555 Subaru World Rally Team, the prospects are good for continued
success for us both."
The 555 Subaru World Rally Team has established itself as the fans'
favourite but the alliance is above all a winning combination, with a firm
foundation of results. The team secured FIA World Championship titles in
1995 for both drivers and Manufacturers, and held onto the manufacturers'
trophy for 1996 and 1997. In the FIA Asia Pacific Championship it was
victorious in 1993, 1994 and 1997. In total, the team has won every round of
the World Rally Championship at least once and has an impressive tally of 32
world rally victories
Subaru's success story in rallying continued in 2001 when Richard Burns took
the Impreza to victory in the Drivers' Championship and for 2002 great
things are expected of the new and dynamic driver line-up.
Poised to make his team competitive debut in Monte Carlo is acclaimed
four-time World Champion driver Tommi Makinen. The 37-year-old Finn brings a
wealth of knowledge to the team and his standing as the most successful
rally driver of the last decade, combined with his confidence in the
performance and handling of the Subaru Impreza WRC during testing, will hold
him in good stead.
Tommi's unrivalled experience will be complemented for 2002 by the raw
talent of Norway's Petter Solberg. A fine example of the 555 Subaru World
Rally Team's philosophy of developing the careers of talented young drivers,
the popular 27-year-old showed extremely promising form on his debut season
in the Impreza last year and he was able to achieve the best results of his
career. Now, with the benefit of more event experience and hours behind the
wheel of the 555 Subaru Impreza WRC, Petter is in a stronger position than
ever to demonstrate his considerable talents.
---
Full 2003 sponsors list:
http://www.subaru-msm.com/global/wrc2003/partner.html
Cheers, Jason
Folio: www.gadgetaus.com/photos
http://www.rallyplanet.com/media/photos/02/swrt_555/large/03.jpg
It seems that some of the owners of British American Tobacco had interests
in Honda F1 racing and hence pulled the plug on Subaru. Subaru also
receiving pressure from UK rally authorities over cigarette sponsorship in
the sport...
<http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=british+american+tobacco+subaru+banned+sponsorship>
And some 2003 -------
Subaru renews BAT sponsorship
The 555 Subaru World Rally Team announced today that it has renewed its
partnership with British American Tobacco, and its internationally popular
cigarette brand 555, for at least the next 3 years.
This latest development is part of the close relationship between Subaru and
British American Tobacco that stretches back almost 9 years to when the
first 555 Subaru Legacy appeared on the 1993 Sweden rally, driven by a young
Colin McRae.
Thanks to the versatile performance of Subaru's rally cars, a driver line up
that has included six World Champions, and levels of presentation and
styling that were previously unheard of in rallying, the team has not been
out of the spotlight since.
Commenting on the deal, 555 Subaru World Rally Team Principal, David
Lapworth, said: "As a team it is great news that British American Tobacco
have seen such benefits from their involvement with Subaru and are going to
continue to support us into the future. Many people forget that in the early
years of the Subaru World Rally Team our cars were predominately white with
a number of different coloured logos. However, when British American Tobacco
became a team partner in 1993 it was time for an image change, and an
opportunity for us to take a fresh approach to the whole concept of what a
rally car should look like. The result was the first evolution of the now
familiar blue and yellow design, and I think it is fair to say it has become
one of the most recognisable images in motorsport worldwide. It also marked
the beginning of one of the most successful teams in the modern era of
rallying."
Marketing Director of British American Tobacco Jimmi Rembiszewski, said: "As
a team I think we have always been unbeatable, and we are delighted to be
able to build upon our long standing relationship with Subaru for the coming
three years. With the recent launch of the 555 brand in the UK, 2002 will be
an important year for us both on and off the rally stages. But with the
popularity of the WRC series rocketing and the championship winning pedigree
of the 555 Subaru World Rally Team, the prospects are good for continued
success for us both."
The 555 Subaru World Rally Team has established itself as the fans'
favourite but the alliance is above all a winning combination, with a firm
foundation of results. The team secured FIA World Championship titles in
1995 for both drivers and Manufacturers, and held onto the manufacturers'
trophy for 1996 and 1997. In the FIA Asia Pacific Championship it was
victorious in 1993, 1994 and 1997. In total, the team has won every round of
the World Rally Championship at least once and has an impressive tally of 32
world rally victories
Subaru's success story in rallying continued in 2001 when Richard Burns took
the Impreza to victory in the Drivers' Championship and for 2002 great
things are expected of the new and dynamic driver line-up.
Poised to make his team competitive debut in Monte Carlo is acclaimed
four-time World Champion driver Tommi Makinen. The 37-year-old Finn brings a
wealth of knowledge to the team and his standing as the most successful
rally driver of the last decade, combined with his confidence in the
performance and handling of the Subaru Impreza WRC during testing, will hold
him in good stead.
Tommi's unrivalled experience will be complemented for 2002 by the raw
talent of Norway's Petter Solberg. A fine example of the 555 Subaru World
Rally Team's philosophy of developing the careers of talented young drivers,
the popular 27-year-old showed extremely promising form on his debut season
in the Impreza last year and he was able to achieve the best results of his
career. Now, with the benefit of more event experience and hours behind the
wheel of the 555 Subaru Impreza WRC, Petter is in a stronger position than
ever to demonstrate his considerable talents.
---
Full 2003 sponsors list:
http://www.subaru-msm.com/global/wrc2003/partner.html
Cheers, Jason
Folio: www.gadgetaus.com/photos