BeetleBen Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Hi ya’ll. I’m New to the world of Scoobies and have just bought and done the clutch on my first one! It’s A 2008 Impreza RX Hatchback. I was wondering if anyone could inform me as to the differences between the Inpreza Models. e.g RX as opposed to GX Many Thanks Beb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Wotcha and welcome - the GX is an older impreza but with the same NA engine configuration you have. your model series RX 2.0 Normally aspirated engine WRX 2.5 turbo engine, stiffer springs and thicker ARB's WRX STI 2.5 turbo engine, more power, bigger hubs, turbo, intercooler, different body (Wide) compared to RX / WRX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeetleBen Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Awesome, thanks for the info. What about diffs? It’s my understanding that the WRX has a centre LSD, the STI has LSD’s all round and all other models are open. Is this correct? Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 3 hours ago, BeetleBen said: Awesome, thanks for the info. What about diffs? It’s my understanding that the WRX has a centre LSD, the STI has LSD’s all round and all other models are open. Is this correct? Many Thanks It depends on the part number, they do vary - for example the WRX S has the R180 rear diff the same as the STI but others have have an R160. Also dependent on rear diff also means a potentially different diff in the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeetleBen Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Thanks for the help…Interesting stuff. It’ll all get ripped apart and rebuilt eventually so I’ll se whats inside soon enough. But for now, time to get to know the beast on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 feel free to start a build / project thread to track your progress. Dependent on your driving style you will find the RX soft with excessive roll. consider suspension and ARB upgrade. I also found the brakes give great feel but they do fade on a spirited drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeetleBen Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Hahaa yep…the first thing I noticed was that the suspension was too soft and centre of gravity a little high for my liking. I’ve gotten rather used to driving The Emperor (1970 Beetle with 200 Horses, wishbone suspension and rack ‘n’ pinion steering) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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