Well I have to admit, I like the turbo lag in my WRX (got it Tuesday, 2002). It's like a nice extra kick in the ass when I feel like laying on it. In city driving its more tame without the turbo anyway, and quick shifts with moderate gas keep it out of turbo territory. When I feel like laying on it to get around someone or to pull up next to someone (past thier blind spot) I can easily do it by getting the RPM's up quicker.

I am not a road racer nor am I a track days guy, I just wanted a car that is loads of fun to drive (which it is) with AWD and moderate gas mileage. I have launched from a stand still with no reving and the car feels more fun when the power from the turbo comes on. I will admit its faster when I build the RPMs up and drop the clutch but thats not really my style.

I have driven my fair share of turbo/supercharged/giant torque monsters* before but not for periods longer than a few hours. 3 Days into this thing and I still don't like dropping the clutch because I love feeling the turbo kick in.

Is there something wrong with me?

Torque monster: Viper and a few muscle cars. The WRX is in no way a "torque monster" but I just said that because tons of torqure gets you off the line in a hurry, with no lag. I just said it so you all know that I have driven cars that explode in acceleration with out the lag.

 

no, you're not crazy. All us Honda guys like VTEC lag, lol.

 

i think turbo lag makesa car more streetable

 

You should try the TT Rx-7. Its like you hit Vtec twice. Only difference is, unlike Vtec, you actually feel it.

 

if you like the lag on the rex with its current turbo, wait till you try it with a larger one

 

I have always found turbo lag very much like VTEC lag in almost every way