there looks to be a slightly more recent version of the site here:
http://www.stiatv.co.nz/

raglan (where those shots were taken) is only a few kms away from where i live. i could probably take a look

~wooo! Jersey off roadin’! Are you from Tabernacle, strider_mt2k! That thing would definately rock in Wharton. I’ve got so many stories about that place.

Would something like the be street legal in the United States? It’s easy just to make a guess and say no, but what guidlines are there to know when a serious modification to a vehile makes it illegal to drive on public roads? I suppose this could even vary state-to-state.

Although I admit to knowing nothing about cars or off-roading, it seems that what they have done is to take an off road vehicle with nice seats for everyone and added a motorcycle seat for one and handlebars.

Seriously, What’s the attraction, the wind in your face?

this makes me nausoius i always wanted one of these as a car
and somebody has enough money to waste to turn one into a 4wheller what a waste

he should have a windshield to reduce the amount of drag on the ATV

I imagine it would really limit it’s top speed

It would prolly beat a stock STI without trouble.
I’m surprised it still weights so much, i hope they thrown out all the air pollution crap to remove some weight and give more space.
Anyway, not like this thing was half legal.

both atv’s and crotch need the center of mass (engine block) in between the drive axles, else you’re wasting traction and those rears are going to spin. an effective configuration would be more like the dodge tomahawk experimental motorcycle.

I own an 04 WRX, and it’s a great car.. btw this is the regular WRX drivetrain in the states with the 2.0 IC developing about 225hp (stock). It looks like they even kept the AWD functional but I have no idea what they told the computer happened to all the vehicle weight for the brake proportioning. Sick, sick, sick… I love it. But.. no air conditioning? Not in Florida. Ick.

As much of a cool factor as this has, especially since it is my favorite sub $50,000 car, it’s usefulness is non existent.

First being a car suspension is no match for a true suspension of well modded ATV. Bilstein shocks are nothing special, I’d like to see 24 inches of travel with some king shocks.

Also weight is a factor, I could put a GS1100 motor in a quad, turbo it, bore port and polish it and get more horsepower with a fraction of the weight and size.

So I give it a 10 for cool a 2 for usefulness

wow a wrx sheep herder. those crazy new zealanders hate when their sheep getaway.

I don’t think this is street legal. Four wheel vehicles are considered cars in the U.S. and would require seat belts. so yes, it would be fun as an offroad atv.

so when can i pick one up, lokks damn sweet!

both atv’s and crotch need the center of mass (engine block) in between the drive axles, else you’re wasting traction and those rears are going to spin. an effective configuration would be more like the dodge tomahawk experimental motorcycle