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Rich2point5
11-29-2009, 06:17 PM
Hey whats up my name is Rich (obv) and i joined this site in search of a good place to talk subies!

I just traded my 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 for a 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Premium (w/ all weather pckg) hatch in Silver. I know, i know, the performance difference is insane, but I needed to get out of that loan and into something cheaper, and so far I am very happy!

I am a part of nemotorsport and have been for almost 2 years, and frequent the manchester NH area a lot in my old car (MS6) and also my 1991 Toyota Celica GT-S, which is my "project" car.

My buddy Joey sent me over here, he's always talking about the meets and everything so I thought I'd join up!

So on to the car...

Well, its not the fastest, but it drives so much better than the mazda ever did. Having a full time AWD system is very nice. Plans for it are, a nice tint, set of rims, and possibly a drop. I already ordered rally armor mud flaps, because, well, whats a subaru w/o them? haha

My other car, is my baby. I've had my 1991 Celica since I was about 14, and its been in the family since the show room floor. It's a limited production color, and probably one of the only ones you will ever see. It got hit in 2004, so I did a full restoration. It hasn't seen a winter since 1997. I have D2 lowering springs, a stage 1 clutch, 4-1 header into a 2.5" Pacesetter Exhaust, advanced timing 7*, custom intake, stereo system, and many many plans. I recently picked up a spare 2.2L 5SFE engine that I will start my turbo build on. I plan on doing forged internals, 3sgte pistons, 3sge head, colt cam regrind, CT20b turbo, FMIC, standalone of somesort (havent read much into it yet), and a whole lot of custom stuff attached to a new S53 transmission. I know someone running a similar setup pushing about 280 to the wheels.

On to the pictures...

my '10 Subie: ps thank you Manch Subie!

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/celica1718/sub2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/celica1718/subs.jpg

my '91 Celica: pics arent with the springs

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/celica1718/celeh.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/celica1718/cel2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f84/celica1718/cel4.jpg

well i hope to learn a lot here!!

Bu11dogg2
11-29-2009, 06:22 PM
Nice cars!! Welcome!!

middleG622
11-29-2009, 06:27 PM
Welcome! I have an 09 Silver Impreza OBS so I'm a bit bias when I say I like your car :)

RCKSTR
11-29-2009, 07:32 PM
:welcome: to the forum Rich, if you're looking for info on subies... You've come to the right place :up:

apkarian100
11-29-2009, 07:41 PM
Welcome!

02bugeyeoutback
11-29-2009, 07:43 PM
hello and welcome to NES. :up:

Rich2point5
11-29-2009, 08:13 PM
thanks!!!

bigd_wright
11-29-2009, 08:13 PM
Welcome aboard! def a good choice to move over to subies!:cool:

BrosWRX
11-29-2009, 08:20 PM
Welcome! Lots of awesome people and info here!

etaks99rs
11-29-2009, 08:36 PM
Nice work! Welcome to the forum. Did Gary hook you up with that sweet ride?

MAINIAC SPEC B
11-29-2009, 08:39 PM
Welcome aboard Rich.

wrxtuner82
11-29-2009, 08:50 PM
Mmmmm, welcome indeed, bought my first Subie about 2 months ago, greatest choice I've ever made, this is my first NEW car, and I love it, 2009 spark silver rex, also a lil bias when I say I like your car (though I don't know what OBS means?)

Joe
11-29-2009, 08:54 PM
Mmmmm, welcome indeed, bought my first Subie about 2 months ago, greatest choice I've ever made, this is my first NEW car, and I love it, 2009 spark silver rex, also a lil bias when I say I like your car (though I don't know what OBS means?)

outback sport.

Welcome! very nice cars. I have a set of wheels for sale right now that would look awesome on your car. this is definitely the place to be. lots of knowledge on here. you should try to make one of the upcoming meets!

wrxtuner82
11-29-2009, 09:03 PM
Those of you who have been to a Legends meet before know that it's a blast :)

We get the "Pit" to ourselves and it includes two Olhausen pool tables, a TV, a waitress and is in a private section of the bar.

Other imentities include: juke box, golden tee, Darts, buck hunter, indoor golf, punching machine and wide selection of beer, wine and spirits

If there is interest we can have it catered for between $5-$10 per person for buffet style dinner of pasta, wings, pizza, subs or a combination.

Legends is 18+ with a VALID ID (must have, I will NOT vouch for anyone)

Legends Billiards and Tavern is located at:

80 Hanover Street in Portsmouth NH 03801

Parking is located on the street or in the parking garage located next door to the bar.

Attending:

Bu11dogg2
MiddleG622
jwebsta32
08WRXME +2
Diztracted
RCKSTR
Seraphinwolf
mdungleman +1
axis
jessicascarling
Kburnell
Murphy2012
Kgj996
Silverwrx666
myk_e21
AllWheelDriveIsAllIllDrive
wrxtuner82
Melissa8483 +1
BrosWRX
wrxtuner82
2004redwrxer
Rooster +1


And this is the meet you should make it too :) It's gonna be an awesome time

mdennett99
11-29-2009, 09:19 PM
Welcome! :D

2.5guy
11-29-2009, 09:24 PM
Welcome!

Subygirl8330
11-29-2009, 09:29 PM
welcome

Rich2point5
11-29-2009, 10:54 PM
Nice work! Welcome to the forum. Did Gary hook you up with that sweet ride?

Charlie did, I'm not sure of the owners name there, but he worked out an awesome deal for me.

thank you for the warm welcomes, i do plan on going to meets and such!

AllWheelsDriven
12-01-2009, 11:46 AM
welcome aboard! i told ya it was a good site over here!

DHGurs
12-01-2009, 03:22 PM
Charlie did, I'm not sure of the owners name there, but he worked out an awesome deal for me.

thank you for the warm welcomes, i do plan on going to meets and such!

I was probably driving to or from Rochester NY when you bought it, but Charlie did say you got a crazy deal when I mentioned this thread.

Welcome to the realm of Subarus, if you are ever at the dealership with any questions, I sit right behind Charlie.

Hero
12-01-2009, 03:40 PM
Welcome :)

I got mad love for Toyota too - still shedding tears over selling my self-made TRD 92 Corolla :( - but it was time to move on

Subbies are a good choice :cool:

Berge56
12-01-2009, 04:46 PM
:welcome:

FREAK
12-02-2009, 01:28 PM
welcome

tylerq219
12-19-2009, 02:11 AM
sup sexy

Sinitron
12-19-2009, 09:21 AM
Welcome to another mazdaspeed -> Subaru convert. This is getting common from what I see.

Rich2point5
12-19-2009, 01:22 PM
I do miss my MS6. Loved that car, but it was just too damn expensive. I miss the power, but i didn't need it anyways! haha

i test drove a 2010 MS3 before i got my scooby and was sold, but financing didn't work. and im sorta glad, because i'd be in the same position, only missing 2 drive wheels. haha

Crushem
12-19-2009, 01:31 PM
Nice cars, welcome!