tr for tuner ready

I LIKE IT!
what an awesome idea

i wonder what it has for parts... i mean i wonder if its an sti w/ crappy brakes and low boost and tall suspension.

or if the motors internals are different too w/ a smaller turbo & stuff like that too.
i mean personally i'd like to change the turbo,brakes, and change it to coil overs anyway but i dunno if it'd need a complete overhaul on the internals too.
but for the 8k difference in price you can do a whole lot to a car.

12/9/2005 2:30:50 PM

tr is the same as every other 06 wrx but w/out the "creature comforts" sunroof etc..

12/9/2005 2:33:16 PM

TR = Tuner Ready ...

... like tawaitt said, it's like a barebones WRX. It's so you don't have all the extra stuff that you'd probably replace anyways, like:

TR doesn't come with any exterior cosmetic dress-up -> Bodykit (spoiler, sideskirts, etc...)
TR only comes with single CD, regular has 6 CD Changer -> Audio system (24" Subs, Alpine SUPERAWESOMEPHAT head unit, etc...)
TR is a -> Add other nice rice

I am jealous that they have nicer 17" rims now.


[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 2:51 PM. Reason : ]

12/9/2005 2:44:13 PM

yeah i figured but...

WHAT IS THE TURBO COMPARED TO THE STI?
does it have the same internals?

n/m this site is good for not much other than opinions
i'll figure it out on my own.

12/9/2005 2:49:29 PM

STi >>> WRX

- STi has always had a slightly bigger turbo, bigger intercooler, just bigger/better internal engine parts, better tranny, better in a LOT of ways.
- STi has better suspension system, HUGE Brembo Brake system, sweet rims, better tires.
- For 2006 though, they've upgraded the WRX engine to 2.5 liters(still different internals)

I'm no expert, but I own an 04 WRX and it dwarfs the WRX STi in performance. If anyone ever thinks they can get a WRX and mod it to the specs of the STi and still save money, then let me just say, please STOP. Just go get yourself and STi and be happy.

[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 3:04 PM. Reason : ]

12/9/2005 2:58:04 PM

thanks so its probably not worth it unless one is shooting for the 400+ hp range where even the block gets tossed.

12/9/2005 3:13:49 PM

Quote :

" I'm no expert, but I own an 04 WRX and it gets dwarfeds by the WRX STi in performance"

12/9/2005 3:20:01 PM

meh i'm probably going with a legacy gt anyway... i know it will cost more but @least i won't look like a 16 yr old ricer.




Modifications

Engine



flipped intake manifold
Garret GT3076R
GP Moto DP
GP Moto FMIC
GP Moto custom blow through MAF housing
Tial 44mm external wastegate
Perrin CBE

Fuel



Walboro GSS342
Modified stock injecotrs

Suspension and Wheels



Prodrive PFF7s
GP Moto coilovers
Perrin front sway bar
Perrin rear sway bar and support
Perrin PSRS

Brakes



Stoptech 332x32 BBK
SS brake lines
Axis brake pads

[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 3:33 PM. Reason : something along those lines]

12/9/2005 3:28:08 PM

^^ hehe, your right, i'm no expert in engwish either

[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 3:29 PM. Reason : ]

12/9/2005 3:29:06 PM

damn i really love that car.

12/9/2005 4:18:52 PM

i don't see the point? it's only a $500 difference in msrp vs. the standard wrx...

12/9/2005 4:34:13 PM

i looked it up on google and got this

lol

12/9/2005 4:37:55 PM

Quote :

"Think of the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX TR as an Impreza 2.5i with lots more horsepower and much better handling. That means that there’s still a long list of standard features like power windows and power locks, but there are also several changes compared to the regular WRX. Those include black mirror housings, a urethane steering wheel, sport rather than performance seats, manual air conditioning instead of automatic climate control, a sound system with 60 fewer watts, a single-disc CD player in place of a six-disc changer, black interior accents, and the deletion of the front foglights. Such changes contribute to the WRX TR’s price being $1,000 less than the WRX. Also noteworthy is that the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX TR comes only as a sedan (no wagon)."

pretty gay... that stuff is worth way more than 1k

12/9/2005 5:00:44 PM

it's also not 1k less, only 500. sounds like a marketing ploy so ricers can say they've got a factory race car.

12/9/2005 5:05:57 PM

nope its 1k see
( i just happened to have this up anyway )


also note the weight line .... the sti almost weighs as much as the legacy and that there isn't any difference in the 2 regular wrxs



[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 5:12 PM. Reason : .]

12/9/2005 5:07:56 PM

look under the main impreza page, when you mouse over it on http://www.subaru.com . wrx is listed at 24,495.

[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 5:15 PM. Reason : .]

12/9/2005 5:14:41 PM

ok you win (thats from suburu.com too)
but i found what you're talking about also

12/9/2005 5:26:02 PM

wrx Type R

??

12/9/2005 5:27:42 PM

only if R is for ripoff

its not even lighter

12/9/2005 5:31:00 PM

model    trim      turbo

forester  xt       tdo4
legacy    gt      vf-40
wrx        tr       td04
wrx        -        td04
wrx       sti       vf-39

12/9/2005 7:10:43 PM

since when did subaru start using mitsu turbos?

12/9/2005 8:07:48 PM

comparable to the Evo RS? what yall think?

12/9/2005 8:13:29 PM

i think its a piece.... damn near useless unless you're building a 500hp car and were gonna ditch that crap anyway

btw the td04 is made by a few manufacturers i think mitsu was the original designer though.
the vf models are made by ihi


[Edited on December 9, 2005 at 9:07 PM. Reason : .]

12/9/2005 8:59:23 PM

VR-4 guys but the WRX turbos on their cars. They make good power and aren't too laggy.

12/10/2005 1:26:09 AM

Seems like you could spend the $1000 more for the WRX and sell off the stock parts after you upgrade. Its not like its just a shell or anything special

12/10/2005 11:00:57 AM