UK Car v Jap Car
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Originally Posted by fatsweaty
Jesus guys.....i thought this was a forum for subaru enthusiasts all with a common interest!!.Who cares if its JDM or UK to me its horses for courses,each type has its advantages and disadvantages.It really doesnt seem to matter anyway as everyones car on here seems to be a little different to its original spec.
All this bitching and slagging off spelling,names,mods etc is what i would have expected from some other lesser forums.
For the record i have a JDM WRX,purely because of what was around and in my budget at the time.
Merry Xmas!!!!!
All this bitching and slagging off spelling,names,mods etc is what i would have expected from some other lesser forums.
For the record i have a JDM WRX,purely because of what was around and in my budget at the time.
Merry Xmas!!!!!
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Originally Posted by fatsweaty
Jesus guys.....i thought this was a forum for subaru enthusiasts all with a common interest!!.Who cares if its JDM or UK to me its horses for courses,each type has its advantages and disadvantages.It really doesnt seem to matter anyway as everyones car on here seems to be a little different to its original spec.
All this bitching and slagging off spelling,names,mods etc is what i would have expected from some other lesser forums.
For the record i have a JDM WRX,purely because of what was around and in my budget at the time.
Merry Xmas!!!!!
All this bitching and slagging off spelling,names,mods etc is what i would have expected from some other lesser forums.
For the record i have a JDM WRX,purely because of what was around and in my budget at the time.
Merry Xmas!!!!!
oh and mines a JDM STI but UKs are great too!!
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I have had both a JDM STI 4 (MY98) and a UK Turbo (MY99).
To be honest, in terms of ownership, I couldn't tell you which one I prefered.
Both cars have they plus and minus points.
The STI:
Plus points;
Great top end pull
Superb gearbox
Aggressive looks
The feeling of owning an STI!
Minus points;
Insurance
Noticable lag
MPG (but no worse than expected)
Ride
Everything being in Japanese!
MY99 UK Turbo:
Plus points;
Insurance
ALL UK dealers will help you!
MPG (25 compared to 19 with the sti)
Excellent ride, even when lowered in eibachs
Great low down response
Minus Points;
Always thinking that you havn't got an STI anymore!
Fairly tall ratios
Runs out of puff at 6000rpm, sti would keep going to the redline if you wanted
I'm sure there are a few more points, but those are the main ones that come to mind.
The only failure that I had in 15,000 miles on the sti, was the commom 'split end tank' on the radiator.
Nothing so far on the UK turbo.
The UK Turbo that I have now IS a great car, despite what people say. Yes, the sti would be quicker around a track, but they're not track cars, and it would very much depend on the driver.
In the real would, with average driver's, the sti would not pull away from the uk turbo. End of story.
Hope this helps
To be honest, in terms of ownership, I couldn't tell you which one I prefered.
Both cars have they plus and minus points.
The STI:
Plus points;
Great top end pull
Superb gearbox
Aggressive looks
The feeling of owning an STI!
Minus points;
Insurance
Noticable lag
MPG (but no worse than expected)
Ride
Everything being in Japanese!
MY99 UK Turbo:
Plus points;
Insurance
ALL UK dealers will help you!
MPG (25 compared to 19 with the sti)
Excellent ride, even when lowered in eibachs
Great low down response
Minus Points;
Always thinking that you havn't got an STI anymore!
Fairly tall ratios
Runs out of puff at 6000rpm, sti would keep going to the redline if you wanted
I'm sure there are a few more points, but those are the main ones that come to mind.
The only failure that I had in 15,000 miles on the sti, was the commom 'split end tank' on the radiator.
Nothing so far on the UK turbo.
The UK Turbo that I have now IS a great car, despite what people say. Yes, the sti would be quicker around a track, but they're not track cars, and it would very much depend on the driver.
In the real would, with average driver's, the sti would not pull away from the uk turbo. End of story.
Hope this helps
Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Thats funny, the last wrx I had a bit of fun with, couldn't keep up with my 280bhp UK Turbo.
Was it a straight line ,twisties could it be you're a better driver?
I will say esxboys statement is a little sweeping.
I wonder if craggers (the original poster) is actually still looking at this thread
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Funny that this thread is still going, with some strongly held views being aired too!
I absolutely love my UK Classic, now I've got it I wouldn't swap it for a JDM, I get to attached to cars. If I had a JDM I would probably love that the same too.
I'm happy, thats all that counts for me.
Although it is a little sad to see how some people really look down on UK cars.
I absolutely love my UK Classic, now I've got it I wouldn't swap it for a JDM, I get to attached to cars. If I had a JDM I would probably love that the same too.
I'm happy, thats all that counts for me.
Although it is a little sad to see how some people really look down on UK cars.
uk or jdm ,,there are all the same,,,but jdm have more bhp to start with
iv got a sti and wouldnt swap it for a uk,,but if i had a uk i wouldnt swap it for a sti ( well yes i would ,,but not if i had my uk the way i wanted it)
stu
iv got a sti and wouldnt swap it for a uk,,but if i had a uk i wouldnt swap it for a sti ( well yes i would ,,but not if i had my uk the way i wanted it)
stu
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Thats funny, the last wrx I had a bit of fun with, couldn't keep up with my 280bhp UK Turbo.
If its a classic then you've obviously modded it to 280, though whatever mod's you'd have used would have taken a JDM past 300BHP+ so really your not making much of a point.
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I can take on - and beat - any JDM rubbish ...... it's a matter of skill - simply I am the better driver! 65 years of experience wipes the floor with the kiddies on here who couldn't drive to save their sorry hides!! 
And no 1994 Import Shed could keep up with my UK 215BHP flyer in my hands!!
And no 1994 Import Shed could keep up with my UK 215BHP flyer in my hands!!
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Originally Posted by esxboy
i have a jap 95 wrx an it pisses all over uk spec impreza`s this is my second import now an it has to b all the way .uk models are pony end of
I beat a Lambo the other day....... could be true/false....but you'll never prove it!
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I can take on - and beat - any JDM rubbish ...... it's a matter of skill - simply I am the better driver! 65 years of experience wipes the floor with the kiddies on here who couldn't drive to save their sorry hides!!
And no 1994 Import Shed could keep up with my UK 215BHP flyer in my hands!!
And no 1994 Import Shed could keep up with my UK 215BHP flyer in my hands!!
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From: edinburgh scoobies-555 wagon squadron- s.w.a.t.s.a.r
Originally Posted by pslewis
I can take on - and beat - any JDM rubbish ...... it's a matter of skill - simply I am the better driver! 65 years of experience wipes the floor with the kiddies on here who couldn't drive to save their sorry hides!!
And no 1994 Import Shed could keep up with my UK 215BHP flyer in my hands!!
And no 1994 Import Shed could keep up with my UK 215BHP flyer in my hands!!
ur having a laugh bring ur shed to edinburgh and i'll leave u standing mate and thats before i start the car pmsl
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Originally Posted by scoobie_eccosse
ur having a laugh bring ur shed to edinburgh and i'll leave u standing mate and thats before i start the car pmsl
Grow up m8!
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Oh dear, is this going to be one of them my car is faster than your car threads for the next umpteen pages???..
Newbie here
i have a WRX JDM classic 96, and to be honest it does really depend on the gearing and the sole driver of the car ..for instance one of my friends has a My99 uk model, and on motorways he does have the advantage over me hands down.but on the twistes its a different story,,due to my car having lower gearing than his..
not much of a resolve ,i know but i thought i would give a little food for thought,,
JDM or UK its still a scoob aint it???
Oh!! and by the way, hello everyone
Newbie here
i have a WRX JDM classic 96, and to be honest it does really depend on the gearing and the sole driver of the car ..for instance one of my friends has a My99 uk model, and on motorways he does have the advantage over me hands down.but on the twistes its a different story,,due to my car having lower gearing than his..
not much of a resolve ,i know but i thought i would give a little food for thought,,
JDM or UK its still a scoob aint it???
Oh!! and by the way, hello everyone
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Originally Posted by scoobie_eccosse
ur having a laugh bring ur shed to edinburgh and i'll leave u standing mate and thats before i start the car pmsl
And I ain't racing no bloke who wears a frock
I take it you're a girlie jock??
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Originally Posted by P1 SUB
Having 4 doors and towing a speedboat!
Yeah, sounds good to me
Yeah, sounds good to me
Thats FAR, FAR better than some choclate engined, 2-door, non-towing, rattly, overpriced, Impreza
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From: edinburgh scoobies-555 wagon squadron- s.w.a.t.s.a.r
Originally Posted by pslewis
I ain't racing on the public highway!
And I ain't racing no bloke who wears a frock I take it you're a girlie jock??
And I ain't racing no bloke who wears a frock
I take it you're a girlie jock?? no i dont wear a skirt u ignorant **** and i'll race u on a track or a nice piece of private land oh but then again u being 65 yrs young you'll need a 2 week warning just to jump start ur body pmsl
or u 2 scared to bring ur rust bucket on the road or should i say ur zimmer frame