SPEC 'C' been on the rollers today.........
15 March 2005, 10:33 PM
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have you stripped the wrx then andy? as it was my understanding that it weighs 1385kg?
(i have one too that would seem to have a far superior power to weight ratio too
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(i have one too that would seem to have a far superior power to weight ratio too
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15 March 2005, 10:59 PM
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No big heavy 6 speed box with too short ratios, no crash frame (removed mine as per spec C) Sti bonnet fitted, lighter rear and front diffs than Sti, no AVCS system, lighter brakes, lighter tubular headers (like spec C)
I have not weighed it but on Delta dyno, it's quicker through 3rd gear than a JDM Sti9 twin scroll is in 4th (and the Sti was EcuTeK mapped to 340bhp/340lbft)
The Bug/Blob WRX is the performance bargain of the century, fit headers, hybrid TD04 turbo, decat and Tek map for under £2k all in and whip Sti's/Spec C's (you would even get a set of Eibachs included in the £2k ! )
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I have not weighed it but on Delta dyno, it's quicker through 3rd gear than a JDM Sti9 twin scroll is in 4th (and the Sti was EcuTeK mapped to 340bhp/340lbft)
The Bug/Blob WRX is the performance bargain of the century, fit headers, hybrid TD04 turbo, decat and Tek map for under £2k all in and whip Sti's/Spec C's (you would even get a set of Eibachs included in the £2k ! )
Andy
15 March 2005, 11:05 PM
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how are you finding the gearbox holding up?? any issues? im due to find what mine is currently pushing on saturday but all being well it will be 300+ on both fronts....it just a question of how much....I have an APS SR30 mapped at 1.4bar, was 295 at 1.2bar before.
15 March 2005, 11:54 PM
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Interesting, we had an SR30 turbo'd wrx at the rolling road day last Saturday which was, er, well, let me know how it performs for you 
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16 March 2005, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Neilo
so with 100 or 101 ron fuel would the spec C be putting out 310? 315? or were you using booster? (i havent read the first post so forgive me if this has been said )
as MR burns pointed out tho his only run 288 while low mileage.... mine has only covered 2500miles so far so hopefully once i have loosened it slightly
it will be better..... 
16 March 2005, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy.F
I'm so glad I have an 03 WRX which is lighter than a spec C, has 329bhp and 335lbft torque and costs half as much !!
16 March 2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by litchfield
The 'Spec C' is the ultimate performance version of the STI range, improving performance can be done by either increasing power or reducing weight. The Spec C applied both. It cuts 90kg from the 'Spec C' by eliminating front sub frames, by thinning roof panel, boot lid and windows, and by ditching luxury equipment such as air conditioning. At 1310kg, it is 120kg lighter than a "regular" Sti. Weight distribution has also been carefully thought about with the larger intercooler water spray container now beginning fitted behind the rear seat panel.
The chassis has also been improved with extra rigidity and the suspension features changes to caster and geometry set-up. Even the 17 inch Alloys feature a special new tyre design developed with Bridgestone.
The improvement in performance is just as thorough; the engine now features a lower resistance roller bearing turbo, Motor sport ECU and revised inlet cams. This all adds to a more responsive and powerful engine, torque has improved by 8.5 lbft (now 290lbft). The 'Spec C' is the ultimate performance incarnation of the STI range.
The chassis has also been improved with extra rigidity and the suspension features changes to caster and geometry set-up. Even the 17 inch Alloys feature a special new tyre design developed with Bridgestone.
The improvement in performance is just as thorough; the engine now features a lower resistance roller bearing turbo, Motor sport ECU and revised inlet cams. This all adds to a more responsive and powerful engine, torque has improved by 8.5 lbft (now 290lbft). The 'Spec C' is the ultimate performance incarnation of the STI range.
16 March 2005, 08:24 PM
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"It cuts 90kg from the 'Spec C' "
"it is 120kg lighter than a "regular" Sti"
Hmm, some confusion there
From Subarus own website http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Su...4?Opendocument
Sti UK = 1475kg
WRX = 1395kg
"it is 120kg lighter than a "regular" Sti"
Hmm, some confusion there
From Subarus own website http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Su...4?Opendocument
Sti UK = 1475kg
WRX = 1395kg
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17 March 2005, 11:28 PM
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I went out in the 'Spec C' today with Mr Tuscan.
That is a serious bit of kit!
And boy can he can drive!!
I'm amazed at the differance weight, dccd and a twin scroll turbo makes. And it's not even had a decat / remap yet!!
Well impressed!!
That is a serious bit of kit!
And boy can he can drive!!
I'm amazed at the differance weight, dccd and a twin scroll turbo makes. And it's not even had a decat / remap yet!!
Well impressed!!
21 March 2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Me next !!
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21 March 2005, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
Looks like you didnt lock the DCCD based on the wheel speeds that apear to be diferent in the photo?
21 March 2005, 06:39 PM
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so in that case if they didnt do mine or the WR1's the readings are most likely all out....... mmmmmm time for another RR session..........
21 March 2005, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
yes, you have to use 100% lock otherwise the 66/33 torque split causes the rears to spin faster and you might get false readings from the dyno.
25 March 2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tuscan57
dont ask me...... best get the spec'c' on a weigh bridge..... altho mine will be a heavy one....... came with A/C
best get the spec'c' on a weigh bridge..... altho mine will be a heavy one....... came with A/C so not to worry, its nice in summer Tony
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