STi Type RA V-Ltd owners sign- / info thread
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From: boostville
Hi chaps
Got myself a WRX STI Type RA V-Limited Version 5 555 WRC edition No. 843/1000 a few weeks ago, used to have a MY95 WRX with a few mods.
have to say, fully loving the RA
A totally different, and better car to the WRX.
The car is standard at the mo, apart from new Bronze Work Emotion CR's I have just had fitted. i have plans tho...nothing to, mad tho....
have a few questions tho, are all version 5 v-limited versions 555 WRC editions? As mine has this on the plate on the dash and the 555 in teh front blue seats??? or is there a differnce in specs? if so, what are they?
I'll post a couple of pics up once it stops snowing.
Got myself a WRX STI Type RA V-Limited Version 5 555 WRC edition No. 843/1000 a few weeks ago, used to have a MY95 WRX with a few mods.
have to say, fully loving the RA
A totally different, and better car to the WRX.The car is standard at the mo, apart from new Bronze Work Emotion CR's I have just had fitted. i have plans tho...nothing to, mad tho....
have a few questions tho, are all version 5 v-limited versions 555 WRC editions? As mine has this on the plate on the dash and the 555 in teh front blue seats??? or is there a differnce in specs? if so, what are they?
I'll post a couple of pics up once it stops snowing.
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Originally Posted by blacky555uk
Hi chaps
Got myself a WRX STI Type RA V-Limited Version 5 555 WRC edition No. 843/1000 a few weeks ago, used to have a MY95 WRX with a few mods.
have to say, fully loving the RA A totally different, and better car to the WRX.
The car is standard at the mo, apart from new Bronze Work Emotion CR's I have just had fitted. i have plans tho...nothing to, mad tho....
have a few questions tho, are all version 5 v-limited versions 555 WRC editions? As mine has this on the plate on the dash and the 555 in teh front blue seats??? or is there a differnce in specs? if so, what are they?
I'll post a couple of pics up once it stops snowing.
Got myself a WRX STI Type RA V-Limited Version 5 555 WRC edition No. 843/1000 a few weeks ago, used to have a MY95 WRX with a few mods.
have to say, fully loving the RA
A totally different, and better car to the WRX.The car is standard at the mo, apart from new Bronze Work Emotion CR's I have just had fitted. i have plans tho...nothing to, mad tho....
have a few questions tho, are all version 5 v-limited versions 555 WRC editions? As mine has this on the plate on the dash and the 555 in teh front blue seats??? or is there a differnce in specs? if so, what are they?
I'll post a couple of pics up once it stops snowing.
Nice one blacky
Same as mine
Look forward to seeing your pics.
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From: boostville
Cool.
And I see that yours is number 846, only 3 away from mine.....blimey!
I also know a bloke in my area with number 900, which has just had a engine re-build.
I do have a couple of pics of when i got it, but it has some horrible rims on it.....I will get sum pics this weekend.
And I see that yours is number 846, only 3 away from mine.....blimey!
I also know a bloke in my area with number 900, which has just had a engine re-build.
I do have a couple of pics of when i got it, but it has some horrible rims on it.....I will get sum pics this weekend.
Thats five of us so far...
I think all the limited versions have wrc 555 plaque.I have not yet seen a non limited version 5 type ra.
Still dont think that the version 5 is titled v-limited........
Get some pics up blacky555uk,shame your not nearer you could have tried out the ast coilovers on mine,perfect for road/sprint/track use.
I think all the limited versions have wrc 555 plaque.I have not yet seen a non limited version 5 type ra.
Still dont think that the version 5 is titled v-limited........
Get some pics up blacky555uk,shame your not nearer you could have tried out the ast coilovers on mine,perfect for road/sprint/track use.
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From: Stirlingshire; Wrx type RA STi version 2 V-Limited; #097/555
Originally Posted by rooferman
Still dont think that the version 5 is titled v-limited........
As they use roman numerals for the version numbers.
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I stand corrected - I got my info from the Subaru Impreza book by Brian Long.
I have found a brochure for the Version VI Limited's - click here
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Terry
I have found a brochure for the Version VI Limited's - click here
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Terry
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From: boostville
Originally Posted by rooferman
Who,s still got the original titanium gearknob fitted....saw one for sale for £114.00 the other day!!!!!lol
Originally Posted by blacky555uk
Not mine, just got a leather one.....should they all have them then?
I fairly sure they were standard spec on the wrc limited models....those crazy japanese probably swapped them for aftermarket ones.
Originally Posted by blacky555uk
Mine was imported brand new, so maybe the old owner didn't like the metal gearnob a got a leather one instead......ahh well....still love the car, even tho the gearnob is not original!
I would,nt worry ....its not the nicest looking anyway
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They came with both gearknobs, the titanium one was in the glovebox, the leather one was fitted. Lots of the Titanium gearknobs were stolen on the boat on the way to the UK, so you normally see the cars with a leather ****. The Titanium one is a horible thing to drive with anyway, too thin and dificult to use compared to a good leather one, which the stock item is.
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I've got a version 9 STi Type RA WR Limited (Spec C). Pics and info here: http://www.dyson.f9.co.uk/spec_c.html
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Originally Posted by spec-cie
I've got a version 9 STi Type RA WR Limited (Spec C). Pics and info here: http://www.dyson.f9.co.uk/spec_c.html
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
They came with both gearknobs, the titanium one was in the glovebox, the leather one was fitted. Lots of the Titanium gearknobs were stolen on the boat on the way to the UK, so you normally see the cars with a leather ****. The Titanium one is a horible thing to drive with anyway, too thin and dificult to use compared to a good leather one, which the stock item is.
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You can add me to the list. Mine's a Version 6 STI Type RA Limited. #1381/2000
I've not done anything to it but the previous owner put in a 2.5l engine. Maybe the suspension has been altered as there appear to be adjuster nuts on the bottom of the struts (red struts - is that standard?). Also brakes seem better than on my STI4 (which has Pagid grooved discs) so maybe they have been uprated, but definitely still using the Subaru 4 pots.
Steve
I've not done anything to it but the previous owner put in a 2.5l engine. Maybe the suspension has been altered as there appear to be adjuster nuts on the bottom of the struts (red struts - is that standard?). Also brakes seem better than on my STI4 (which has Pagid grooved discs) so maybe they have been uprated, but definitely still using the Subaru 4 pots.
Steve
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Originally Posted by stevie_b
You can add me to the list. Mine's a Version 6 STI Type RA Limited. #1381/2000
I've not done anything to it but the previous owner put in a 2.5l engine. Maybe the suspension has been altered as there appear to be adjuster nuts on the bottom of the struts (red struts - is that standard?). Also brakes seem better than on my STI4 (which has Pagid grooved discs) so maybe they have been uprated, but definitely still using the Subaru 4 pots.
Steve
I've not done anything to it but the previous owner put in a 2.5l engine. Maybe the suspension has been altered as there appear to be adjuster nuts on the bottom of the struts (red struts - is that standard?). Also brakes seem better than on my STI4 (which has Pagid grooved discs) so maybe they have been uprated, but definitely still using the Subaru 4 pots.
Steve
Very nice car you have there. I see from the 1st pic you're in a Sprint or similar. Would you be interested in the Scooby Speed Challenge that I am organising next year? For details see here. In fact if any of the rest of you are interested then please post on the thread - as our cars were made for this sort of thing - not for showing and shining
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Right managed to get sum pics of it now.
This is it when i bought it in December
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01523a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01524a.jpg
Didn't like the wheels at al, and the prevois owner thought that cheapy "Star Performer" WTF tyres were okay.....tut tut
Anyway, you all know the standard spec.
This is the parts already fitted
7x17" Work Emotion CR's in bronze with new Goodyear GSD3 F1's 215/40/R17 all round.
Crystal Clear indicators and side repeaters.
New number plates, as the original ones on the car were spaced wrong to spell Suba.....
here it is as it is now
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01533a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01534a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01535a.jpg
This is the list of parts to fit and get:
Lightweight alloy wheel nuts. (Bought)
Full original 5 piece Subaru Mats (Bought)
Whiteline Flat out Springs (almost bought)
Cat-back Exhaust.
Performance panel filter
Uprated front brake pads, braided hoses and new performance fluid (undecided on which ones to get)
And here is a pic of my car and a mates lovely Type R
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01531a.jpg
This is it when i bought it in December
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01523a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01524a.jpg
Didn't like the wheels at al, and the prevois owner thought that cheapy "Star Performer" WTF tyres were okay.....tut tut
Anyway, you all know the standard spec.
This is the parts already fitted
7x17" Work Emotion CR's in bronze with new Goodyear GSD3 F1's 215/40/R17 all round.
Crystal Clear indicators and side repeaters.
New number plates, as the original ones on the car were spaced wrong to spell Suba.....
here it is as it is now
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01533a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01534a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01535a.jpg
This is the list of parts to fit and get:
Lightweight alloy wheel nuts. (Bought)
Full original 5 piece Subaru Mats (Bought)
Whiteline Flat out Springs (almost bought)
Cat-back Exhaust.
Performance panel filter
Uprated front brake pads, braided hoses and new performance fluid (undecided on which ones to get)
And here is a pic of my car and a mates lovely Type R
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSC01531a.jpg
Last edited by blacky555uk; Jan 3, 2006 at 11:16 PM.
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From: Wrx Sti 6 Type RA WRC Limited Edition, Portsmouth
Hi Terry, Rick & All...
Thought i'd better say Hi... I got an Sti 6 Ra V- Ltd (1037/2000).
Not alot going on in the way of Mods at the moment, just a Fujitsubo Cat Back system. I've not had it very long so not had a chance to do much too it, but got a few plans in the pipeline...
Here's a couple of pics for now but will try get decent ones on here tomorrow...
Gazza...
Thought i'd better say Hi... I got an Sti 6 Ra V- Ltd (1037/2000).
Not alot going on in the way of Mods at the moment, just a Fujitsubo Cat Back system. I've not had it very long so not had a chance to do much too it, but got a few plans in the pipeline...
Here's a couple of pics for now but will try get decent ones on here tomorrow...
Gazza...
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Nice one Gazza,
When looking for mine had a go in this in May, Georgina driving
See you tomorrow mate.
P.S. sold your silver 'doo yet?
R.
When looking for mine had a go in this in May, Georgina driving
See you tomorrow mate.
P.S. sold your silver 'doo yet?
R.
Originally Posted by G4ZZA
Hi Terry, Rick & All...
Thought i'd better say Hi... I got an Sti 6 Ra V- Ltd (1037/2000).
Not alot going on in the way of Mods at the moment, just a Fujitsubo Cat Back system. I've not had it very long so not had a chance to do much too it, but got a few plans in the pipeline...
Here's a couple of pics for now but will try get decent ones on here tomorrow...
Gazza...
Thought i'd better say Hi... I got an Sti 6 Ra V- Ltd (1037/2000).
Not alot going on in the way of Mods at the moment, just a Fujitsubo Cat Back system. I've not had it very long so not had a chance to do much too it, but got a few plans in the pipeline...
Here's a couple of pics for now but will try get decent ones on here tomorrow...
Gazza...