GD/GG

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The 2nd Generation Subaru Impreza. Commonly referred to as 'the GD Impreza'.

The Bugeye (2001-2003)

GDA/C & GDB/C

GDA is the WRX, GDB is the STI.

Japanse model years 2003-2004, World market years 2004 to 2005. This is referred to as the "Blob-eye", "Peanut-eye", "Teardrop -eye".

2005 Impreza STi - The 2005 Model Year of the Impreza STi trim level yielded more then a few changes.

• Two new exterior color choices were added to the roster: Obsidian Black Pearl (replaces Java Black Pearl) and Crystal Gray Metallic.

• The bolt pattern was now the more common 5x114.3, instead of the 2004's 5x100. These housed larger, more robust wheel bearings to combat the overheating issues that the 2004s had.

• The 17" BBS Wheels were now 8.0" wide, a half inch wider then the 04 BBS Wheels. The rear fenders had a small section of width added to accommodate the new wider wheels.

• The car was now equipped with a Helical LSD for the front, instead of the '04s Suretrac LSD.

• The power assisted steering rack was now mounted in a improved cannon-style to further improve the steering feel.

• Rear lateral links were now made out of aluminum, and the rear cross member was now a 3-Point unit. This helped to give the car a sharper turn in feel.

• The DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) was now equipped a yaw sensor (NOT AYC).

• The interior received a major face lift to the steering wheel, door panels, and center console area.

• The Premium Sound Package was now standard on the 2005 STi.

The Hawkeye (2006-2007)

• The 2006+ Impreza WRX STI received a new front bumper cover, headlights, hood, and front fenders to accomate these changes. Other aero improvment include a rear diffuser and smaller secondary wing above the rear windscreen.

• Gear ratios revised as well as the DCCD.

• The trunk lid now included the Subaru Emblem in place of the old "WRX Impreza" badge on the left, on the right the "Impreza" badge is fitted under the "STI" plate.