Subarutex Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 A couple months ago, a Japanese photographer came over to the great Pacific Northwest and had a photo shoot with some of the local Impreza people. There were for a Japanese magazine called Subarism. A beautifully done magazine for only subaru's. The guy that setup the photoshoot, Ron, had a nice 2 page article done on him and his car. An Sti ver. 7 swap. At a group get together a couple weeks ago, he had a preview of the magazine for all the guys to see so he could get orders. While flipping through the magazine, after wrestling it out of the hands of the guys who's cars had been published in it, I saw perhaps the most unexpected sight. Some nice 80's Subaru Sedans. One all done up into a rally car, a carb'd one, and a nicely stock 4 door RX. Then, I flipped the page. There sat a beautiful 3 door RX. All these cars have awesome rims... just a very gorgeous site. My buddy scanned them, so I can share them all with you! First page: 2 80's sedans... one RX, one carb'd and a nice turbo legacy http://www.pbase.com/image/26754734 Second page: 2 Impreza's, another legacy turbo, and a gorgeous 80's RXII http://www.pbase.com/image/26754735 Third page: Beautiful 3 door RX, something like a justy, and 2 Impreza's http://www.pbase.com/image/26754736 I have a friend who is translating the captions for the 80's car pictures for me. Want to find out the names of those rims, see if it says if they've done anything to the cars, etc... Hope you enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbob99 Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 dictionary.com?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Notice how they ALL seem to have the funky 85-86 style front bumpers?? They are painted to match still, but especially on the RX coupe (3rd page) they just look kinda mismatched. Awesome cars though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Its nice to see the fanatics and their cars from the home country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xforxlifex Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Thats good stuff. to bad we dont have that magazine in the U.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxpilot Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 In that 3rd pic, is that really an RX? or is it a GL with a wing and front air dam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 xforxlifex I agree with you too bad they don't have that here in the states I would be a subscriber in an instant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 Next to guys picture it says, in the midst of all the Japanese, RX-II. So yes, it is an RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I would be more than happy to pay to have that magazine shipped all the way to my house every single month just to look at the pictures!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Originally posted by Flowmastered87GL Notice how they ALL seem to have the funky 85-86 style front bumpers?? They are painted to match still, but especially on the RX coupe (3rd page) they just look kinda mismatched. Awesome cars though The USDM was the only place to get those 87+ surf board bumpers. I HATE those style with a passion. I want the 86 spec bumpers on everything. IF i ever do my RX up again...it WILL have an 86 bumper. Heres a car from Germany...yes, that is an RX front bumper and grille...and it had the D/R installed as well...No, I dont know the guy. Was in Duisburg thos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 And another angle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I too prefer the '85-6 bumpers. The larger 5mph bumpers were a safety feature imposed by the US government. Nice to see Ron getting recognized for his car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 interesting hubcaps though on that touring wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis ex24 Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 those hub caps were available in the US market too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 those hubcaps are butt.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda's 86 Brat Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Personally, I think that those hubcaps are... less than pretty Don't laugh at my question, but what makes that a touring wagon...? I have yet to learn this concept. I notice the top is raised, why is it like that?? Is there something else that makes it a touring wagon??? Andrew's not here currently to answer my soob questions... so I thought I'd come on here. I saw a wagon that had that raised roof today in town and I was really curious as to what it was for, I forgot to ask Andrew on the phone about it..... soooo someone wanna fill me in? Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 You are right, the raised roof is what makes it a touring wagon. I guess it just gives you more cargo/headroom in the back or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoombaru Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I believe that the "something like a Justy" is a Pleo. There was one at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb meet last year. I took a few pictures of it, but I'm having trouble attaching them. If someone wants to host them for me, then I'll post them. I *think* Pleos are supercharged 3 cylinders, but I'm not entirely sure. I took pics of the engine bay, but didn't actually look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafly Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Well since its a subaru mag I dont think its a pleo but spose it could be. Nice pix Tex I like the white wagon wheels on the black one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoombaru Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Originally posted by Subafly Well since its a subaru mag I dont think its a pleo but spose it could be. Nice pix Tex I like the white wagon wheels on the black one! Pleos are Subarus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsUBARU Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I think SubieGals rally wagon is also in that issue of the magazine along with a few other people from NASIOC.com Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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