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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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The limiteds came with a carbon fibre rear spoiler to start with, also it would cost a bit more than that tbh, if you look at the import price of one, its not far off 25k for a spec c, (personal import) so for a spec c limited you would be looking at around the 27k price range if you wanted to make any profit at all.

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
tbh it would be quicker than the Evo 8 RS, just because it now is a better all round car, remembering that the evo rs hasnt really changed much from the gsr (except they have taken all the weight and the ayc out)
Thats a very bold statment Tony, I think that would depend on drivers.
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Your possable right but then again the RS is as ive stated, just a stripped out GSR with a lighter shell, they even give you the option of putting it all back in (defeats the object if you ask me ) where as the Spec C isnt the same as any other impreza in its class, its not just a stripped out car, its different in many other ways too
Anyway, youve seen mine

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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get a JDM STi.

with the spec c u lose the best part of a scoob ---> the burble.
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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The Spec C is a JDM STi
You loose nothing with it, actually you gain a very nice engine note, more refined at low speeds and doesnt feel like a sack of spuds (flame suit on)
Plus when opening her up, they sound rather good, if not better than the flat four sound (more like a jet fighter )

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Your possable right but then again the RS is as ive stated, just a stripped out GSR with a lighter shell, they even give you the option of putting it all back in (defeats the object if you ask me ) where as the Spec C isnt the same as any other impreza in its class, its not just a stripped out car, its different in many other ways too
Anyway, youve seen mine

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I wouldnt know about the spec c mate, Its to hard keeping up to date with subarus range these days.

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Yup at shell just topping up (again ) its that dodgy fuel gauge, a 1/4 tank = 10 ltrs, i think the reserve must be 10ltrs too

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Anyway, when you selling that yellow peril and ordering one of those colt evolutions?

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Tony.
How much quicker is your spec c compared to an evo 6 gsr?
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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Well ill tell you when i take her over 5k (still in that running in period) but considering they are rated at over 300bhp and lighter than an evo6 gsr by a fair few kg and capable of a sub 12 sec 0-100.... quite a bit

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by zakesm
get a JDM STi.

with the spec c u lose the best part of a scoob ---> the burble.
I have a "normal" JDM STi

This also has tubular headers as per the Spec C so the flat four burble has gone.

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Plus when opening her up, they sound rather good, if not better than the flat four sound (more like a jet fighter ) Tony
Good description, especially with an aftermarket back box.

Did you get my mail Tony?

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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Ive had a look and dont think i did did you send it to the aol one?

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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stupid question alert!

but are the 16 and 17" versions referring to the wheels sizes? whats the difference
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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The limiteds came with a carbon fibre rear spoiler to start with,
That's funny, this one didn't



And that is a Spec C Ltd.

I think the one advertised at Wicked Kit is definitely a Spec C Ltd, have a look at the roof vent.
Steven knows his stuff, he wouldn't advertise it as a Limited if it wasn't, and it is the right colour
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Tony

When I spoke to Ian Litchfield I am sure he said that the Spec C (including Limited) comes with a standard WRX spoiler. The carbon fibre spoiler (the one on Ian's red Spec C Ltd) is an optional extra - costs around £450 I think?

The sound of the red Litchfiled Spec C with the miltek exhaust sounded excellent. Haven't driven an Evo8, so can't compare but the servicing intervals on the Evo8 are a joke IMHO.

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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Has that red Spec C not got the wrong wheels on ? They should be BBS magnesium ones ??

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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Yeah every 4,500 miles is a bit different to my Peugeot 306 HDi's 20,000 miles or 2 years
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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They should be BBS magnesium ones ??
No, that's another optional extra apparently
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Ive had a look and dont think i did did you send it to the aol one?

Tony
No the ntlworld.com address.

Are you still using this one?

I'll try it again.

If this is the wrong addy can you mail me on mine?

Thanks

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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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Electric windows, Air con ,
I thought the limited had these included and the non limited didnt???
Does yours have the above Tony???
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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Also I think you pay extra for the carbon rear spoiler from Litchfields (that's what they said when I made enquires anyway
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Well ill tell you when i take her over 5k (still in that running in period) but considering they are rated at over 300bhp and lighter than an evo6 gsr by a fair few kg and capable of a sub 12 sec 0-100.... quite a bit

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Unless, the said Evo is played with (which most are).

Tony,

I remember, just think I was passing that shell for once. D

Unfortunatly, the colt isnt due out untill around 2006 and theres no definate spec or pics yet. There has been only concepts.

Besides, forget the colt i'm gonna rebuild my dandelion to 500Bhp.

Next time I see you at the shell i'll pop in and have a look.

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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Any chance of some pics in the members gallery of your new Spec C Tony?
The Wife needs convincing
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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[QUOTE=cryptwalk]Unless, the said Evo is played with (which most are).

****, Cryptwalk. Don't tell him that I wanted it to be a suprise
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