Jack in Norfolk Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 In 1986, what model would Subaru have chosen as a factory sponsored rally car? Did Subaru participate in rallying back then? I have seen old pics of rally prepared Subes I just did not know if they were backed by the manufacturer. When I was 19 and had my wagon, I always had images of a rally prepared 1986 wagon. It doesn't seem like a logical choice given the weight to hp ration and everything. Does anyone know if wagons were raced in the 80s? Thanks. -Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 From what I understand, there was a rally team that put performance parts on a Subaru RX. Somewhere there's a technical document describing this Rally RX. In 85-86, the RX was a sedan, and then in 87+ it was a coupe. Makes sense to me that they'd rally that instead of a wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 i think the suibaru 1600 was built into a rally car but i could be crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Do a Google search for Possum Bourne. He started the Subaru/Rally pehnominon, starting with RXs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Just for Share Info: I Saw (on Internet and Old Magazines) Many EA82 Runnin` as Rally Cars in Competitions in Russia, Australia, Etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddygordouk Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 man that checkered interior looks HAWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Do you have a higher resolution copy of that magazine article? NOTE TO MODS!!! We should add it to the archive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 No, Sorry, I Don`t have Higher Reolution Ones... But for More Technical Info, See this Link: http://www.rallye-info.com/carspecs.asp?car=150 What do You Think `bout a 190HP Loyale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 That thing is awesome! Check out the headlight sprayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Also, See This Link, for Further References: http://www.rallybase.nl/index.php?type=result&rallyid=234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Here in Honduras, the Most Luxury Loyales Came with Headlight Sprayers, Leather Seats, Moon Roof, Etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Do you have the rest of the article? I was just getting to the part about the Japanese market "goodies" list. I wonder if any of these Sube-prepped Rally EA82 cars still exist in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Here in Honduras, the Most Luxury Loyales Came with Headlight Sprayers, Leather Seats, Moon Roof, Etc... Wow. I have never seen leather in an EA type sube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Found some more cool pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyjum Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Damn looks fun. Cant wait to finish my $100 xt lol. I also have checkered seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Checkered seats rule! I've never seen them in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 i just need to get my rx running right and get the little bit of rust taken care of and ill be all over rally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 interesting stuff.... with enhanced turbo slightly it only went to 170ft lbs (230nm) torque. That on a short stroke like the 1781 has always amazed me from my very first drive of one years ago... here is a quote I liked from the article: From the ease to develop pulling power, its torque, you would have thought the datasheet must be wrong, it must have more than that. The engine was a true stunner! also this photo set off a light bulb over my head: (note the 4wd lever) it has been a prob in the d/r's that I have encountered, it looks upside down in comparison to photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 also this photo set off a light bulb over my head: (note the 4wd lever) it has been a prob in the d/r's that I have encountered, it looks upside down in comparison to photo. Clearly you haven't seen very many D/R's. That's a standard 85 RX interrior (for a RHD version), and all 85's had that style lever. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Clearly you haven't seen very many D/R's. That's a standard 85 RX interrior (for a RHD version), and all 85's had that style lever. GD Maine didn't get much for different subes. I have seen models here at usmb that I have never seen in maine (or anywhere I have lived including southern new england). It is limited.The old turbo coupes especially (not the mid 80's one). The ea81's were a real pansy in the unibody- a rock to 99% of the world.A friend did recently show me a 2 stroke soob 2 cyl van sinking in the mud,local, the owner does not want photographs taken (kinda strange).What a small freaky vehicle that is, the owner bought it local brand new over 30 years ago- very rare and an odd purchase for this area, like alot of soobs that seem to be quite popular elsewhere. While on the subject of 86- I would swear I see more of those than legacys to this day- and they aren't even supported or glorified like the 5 main bearing lunatic . The mid 80's really took off here as truly a realistic tough enough car... like some rally pros thought as well apparently. Why that history is so quiet is really bizarre. I'll keep browsing through photos here I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Wow. I have never seen leather in an EA type sube. me eather do you happen to have any pics of gen3's with leather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waimaks Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I think I read that the rally specced RX's ran 14boosts!!! Thats right! 14! I also think they blew up a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 me eather do you happen to have any pics of gen3's with leather? No, Sorry... Maybe I Can Find some... Look at This XT6 Ralling: What do You Think ´bout? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Look at This Rally OldGen: What do You Think ´bout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Look at This Rallyng Loyale: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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