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Found this on saabcentral, and thought it would be good material to have over here. Props to duck_man over at saabcentral:
Saab unique front exterior styling
new aluminum hood with redesigned hood scoop on Aero
new front fenders
new front grille and bumper cover
new headlamps, marker lights and projector driving lights
Saab unique side and rear exterior styling
new tailgate and rear bumper cover
new rear roof spoiler
new rear taillamps
17" alloy wheels standard (in Canada) on Aero
Saab specific Bridgestone tires (standard Subaru OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92 on US 16" 9-2X)
Saab unique Chassis
Steering: improved on-center feel/feedback as well as better response & linearity
*** STI steering rack *** !!! (not sure if from 04 or 05 STI)
Handling: improved overall stability, particularly emergency handling fully laden
Ride: revised shock tuning for a more controlled ride. Less low speed rebound & compression
new dampers
new suspension bushings - stiffer anti-roll bar bushings
100% stiffening of the front sub-frame where the steering rack mounts
unique lower steering gear ratio of 15:1 vs. previous 16.5:1
aluminum rear suspension forward lateral link
10mm shorter rear bump stops
Saab unique interior materials
upgraded carpeting
two-tone cloth seat materials
availability of leather interior
instrument cluster with metallic trim rings around the gauges
upgraded door panel materials
metallic centre stack dash fascia
Saab unique insulation kit
dramatically reduces noise, vibration and harshness
heavier toe-board insulation and addition of fender insulation
rear quarter trim sealing, tailgate sealing
acoustic treatment on roof trim
insulation under the shift boot
new rear engine mount
Saab unique active head restraints for the front seats
Security System (n/a Impreza models)
Block Heater (n/a Impreza models) (Canada only)
Leather interior optional on Linear & Aero (n/a Impreza models)
Sunroof optional on Linear (n/a on Impreza Outback Sport)
Heated Front Seats & Outer Mirrors optional on Linear (standard on Impreza Outback Sport)
Warranty:
US: 48 month/50,000 miles (Impreza models 36 month/36,000 miles)
Canada: 48 month/80,000 km (Impreza models 36 month/60,000 km)
Dealer provided maintenance:
24 month/24,000 miles (n/a Impreza models)
Edit
Added a few comments in italics for some items where there are still questions.
Last edited by SoobAeroDude (2005-06-27 15:12:44)
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"Block Heater (n/a Impreza models)"
I didnt know we had that. I assume it helps to bring the engine to opperating temps quicker, not a bad thing to have.
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I don't think we have a block heater from the factory in the US. Maybe standard in Canada. Might it be part of the Cold Weather Package?
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SilverSubaab wrote:
I don't think we have a block heater from the factory in the US. Maybe standard in Canada. Might it be part of the Cold Weather Package?
Probably referring to this part? http://www.hotsubarus.com/index.asp?Pag … ;ProdID=13
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SoobAeroDude wrote:
*** STI steering rack *** !!!
Which one? 2004 or 2005? Question of the day.
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Trace, Fishnut from Montreal told me on a forum that Canada has block heaters on all 92x's, its located in the recess of your front grill on the driver side. I looked and there it was on mine.I only have cold package-so I assume its on all U.S." colds."I bought mine in Endicott,N.Y.. Can other U.S. cold package owners check theirs and post a reply to this topic. The dealer did not mention anything about a block heater on my Aero
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aerosmith wrote:
Trace, Fishnut from Montreal told me on a forum that Canada has block heaters on all 92x's, its located in the recess of your front grill on the driver side. I looked and there it was on mine.I only have cold package-so I assume its on all U.S." colds."I bought mine in Endicott,N.Y.. Can other U.S. cold package owners check theirs and post a reply to this topic. The dealer did not mention anything about a block heater on my Aero
Interesting! Cold package may just add more weight than I thought if that's the case.
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I looked in the front grill of mine. No plug. I have the cold package. Bought in NJ
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JerseyJoe wrote:
I looked in the front grill of mine. No plug. I have the cold package. Bought in NJ
In the lower grill opening just above the foglights?
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I'll check for the block warmer. I have the cold package too and it looks like I have the battery warmer as well. It kind of surprises me, wasn't listed that it was in the cold pkg or as far as I know. I saw the battery warmer on a Subaru website and it looks like what I have.
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Perhaps part of a "freakin' cold package?" I checked out my grill, no block heater but I found what appeared to some kind of LED mounted sideways in some kind of fancy looking housing. It's in the lower housing, facing to the right. Anyone know what this could be for?
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I was at a Subaru meet earlier today and we compared engine compartments. There are actually a few minor differences in the engine area. Our battery is mounted longitudinally and at an angle, for example. Some fluid bottles are in different locations as well:
WRX:
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/subaru/ … type=Wagon
9-2x:
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/saab/92 … type=Wagon
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Those pictures compare the 2004 WRX with the 2005 9-2X. I imaging a 2005 WRX would be the same under the hood as ours. Not counting cosmetic stuff, the 2005 WRX has the changes that our cars have.
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One thing I can't seem to find any information on is the paint quality. The Imprezas (probably Subarus in general) are notorious for thin paint that chips easily. I've had Stongards put on my current and previous WRX's, but am not sure that I really want to spend the money this time. Does the 9-2X have a better paint job, or should I plan on finding a way to get Stongard again?
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Since its painted at the same factory, which means the same methods; there is no reason to think that its any better.
It does have far less orange peel than quite a few of my previous new cars however.
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Checked the grill again for engine block heater plug - still not there.
I checked out both the upper and lower grill areas - no plug. The thing in the middle that looks like an LED at the end is the temperature sensor for the out.temp gauge. TougeMaster, I think you might be mistaking the battery insulator for a warmer. I have a Jeep (and the 92x) and they both have an insulator around the battery to protect it somewhat from engine heat.
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rod442 wrote:
Since its painted at the same factory, which means the same methods; there is no reason to think that its any better.
It does have far less orange peel than quite a few of my previous new cars however.
It's Subaru paint. So if you don't want the chips, clear bra the front. And the paint has the same level of orange peel as any Subaru I've known.
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ScoobyAerodude,
6 Disc In-dash CD Changer optional on Linear (n/a on Impreza Outback Sport)
THIS IS NOT QUITE CORRECT. My wife DOES have the 2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon SE.
It's the SE (Special Edition) that gets you the following:
Rear Spoiler, Armrest extension
260 Watt audio System w/6-Disc CD, Subwoofer and 6 upgraded speakers
Autodimming mirror/compass
SO the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon CAN COME with the 6-disc changer. You just need the Special edition package that lists for $1500, but on the wifes car, they discounted that by $1000 ON THE STICKER, so the actual price was $500!
Hope that helps...
Also, in another thread about DRL's apparently there is a difference between the Aero and the Subaru Sport Wagon. On my wifes car, you flip the parking light switch to get the DRL's. Apparently this is not true on a Aero with HID's. Go figure. At least that's what Parker1974 replied in that thread to my posting that Subies do use that switch to turn DRL's on and off.
Last edited by Wallew (2005-06-22 16:22:00)
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Not sure this is important or not, but i have found some things that wont transfer from my 03 wrx to my 05 92x and viceversa.
The exhaust was actually shorter on my 92x and also the armrest extension is differnt, the clip is in the middle on the 03wrx its on the driver side in the saab. People should be aware that although not much mecanical changed, there are quite a few differences between the 02-03 wrx and the 04-05 wrx (therefore the 05 saab 92x).
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SoobAeroDude wrote:
Found this on saabcentral, and thought it would be good material to have over here. Props to duck_man over at saabcentral:
*** STI steering rack *** !!! (not sure if from 04 or 05 STI)
Even on the Linear?
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To the best of my knowledge the Linear does not have the STi steering rack.
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Confirm 92X comes w/ STi Steering Rack and Whiteline STi steering rack bushings from MY05-MY06 will fit very nicely!
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I'm looking at getting a custom underseat subwoofer box - there's a fellow on nasioc that sells a nice (if expensive) unit for the WRX passenger seat.
Can anybody tell me if the underseat area is the same between our cars and the wrx? Any rail/frame/seat differences underneath?
If nobody is sure, I'll swing by the Subaru dealer and take a peek. Thanks!
Charlie Watts wrote:
I'm looking at getting a custom underseat subwoofer box - there's a fellow on nasioc that sells a nice (if expensive) unit for the WRX passenger seat.
Can anybody tell me if the underseat area is the same between our cars and the wrx? Any rail/frame/seat differences underneath?
If nobody is sure, I'll swing by the Subaru dealer and take a peek. Thanks!
Charlie,
I don't think many users look at this thread (just new guys). That could be why you have got no replies.
I don't know the answer to your question but suggest you move it to Modification - Audio, you might get more replies.
Also, do a search and you might find some usefull info... here is what I found looking quick...
https://saab92x.com/viewtopic.php?id=1437
https://saab92x.com/viewtopic.php?id=2670
https://saab92x.com/viewtopic.php?id=472
There are more out there with subwoofer or seat I'm sure but maybe you can find your answer in those or ask the guys who have done the installation.....
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can the aero swap front ends with a wrx sedan.
anybody know... cause I am seriously thinking about getting a high mileage sedan, painting it satin grey and swapping front ends.
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