alt Hacker Newsyeah, majority of people just want to have something that is capable of doing cool stuff, but can't really commit to actually doing it. it's like how so many buy and tune WRXs, but don't actually take it to gravel roads.
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caconym_ • yesterday at 7:04 PM
TBH most of the mods that really make people point and laugh won't fare very well on a track or rally stage either.
kevin_thibedeau • yesterday at 7:38 PM
20-inch wheels aren't capable of cool stuff. It's all peacocking.
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> it's like how so many buy and tune WRXs, but don't actually take it to gravel roads.
For good reason, they're not built for it. A relatively stock WRX is going to be destroyed after a few outings of hard driving on rough terrain[1]. The WRC winning Subarus[2] were fully built racecars from top to bottom and share only styling with the ones sold at dealerships. They're very fun and capable on solid pavement for a cheap car, but the rally pedigree is all marketing.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-o8vuhRok
[2] https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/27996/lot/87/1999-subaru-im...