The Next Saabaru!
Another Saab-Subaru love child might be on it’s way! Jalopnik has pointed out that the Saab forums are buzzing with images from a recent GM patent showing off the new Saab Tribeca (9-6x).
Next Generation Legacy to get Subaru’s New CVT.
flyinpig over on NASIOC has translated some news from Japan. Looks like the next generation Legacy will be getting Fuji Heavy Industry’s new chain belt CVT. FHI first announced it was developing a CVT transmission back in mid 2007.
Fuji Heavy Industries: Next-Gen Legacy to Get Newly Developed Chain Belt CVT First
FHI will commence use of its newly developed chain belt type CVT in the next-generation Legacy, which is due to hit the market next year. The new transmission, which will be coupled with FHI’s distinctive boxer engine and all-wheel drive system, will be able to handle a substantial amount of torque.
Compared with a typical five-speed automatic transmission, it is anticipated that the new CVT will get 10% better fuel economy. With the plan to improve fuel consumption, this CVT is expected to become the main transmission system offered in the future. Implementation will start with the Legacy and then will gradually be adopted to other models such as the Impreza and Forester.
Source: NASIOC
Devtoaster REV Update: Hardware Time!
The good news: the guys at Devtoaster have finally released their OBDII to WIFI adapter. The bad news: it’s $229.00.
Racecomp Engineering’s New Camber Plates and a Parts List Update!
Racecomp Engineering is in the final stages of the public release of their lowering and non-lowering camber plates for the 08/09 Subaru WRX STI. There is some more information on them over on IWSTI.
These along with Whiteline’s new Max-C camber/caster plates have been added to the parts list under a new section for camber plates. While I was doing the update I also added AMR’s new stealth back turbo-to-axle pipe.
Parts List >> Camber Plates
Parts List >> Exhaust
Parts List >> All Items
If you come across any other items that need to be added let me know!
The Subaru DEX
Subaru has unveiled for Japanese markets the latest in a long line of wagons, the Subaru DEX.
Subaru, Toyota Love-child: RWD Couple as Scion TC in US
Carscoop is reporting that the Subaru + Toyota love child will becoming to the United States as a RWD, Coupe version of the Scion TC in late 2010, early 2011, power being provided by the beloved 2.0liter four-cylinder boxer engine, rumored to be putting somewhere in the range of 200hp.