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10 January 2012, 10:50 PM
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The Jap version is almost identical to the Spec C. The only real difference is 70kg weight difference, reinforced suspension turrets, inlet size diff. Otherwise there's not really much else, mine even has the roller bearing vf36 Turbo as in the spec c which is slightly different to the vf37 journal bearing Turbo.
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10 January 2012, 11:03 PM
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The Jap version is almost identical to the Spec C. The only real difference is 70kg weight difference, reinforced suspension turrets, inlet size diff. Otherwise there's not really much else, mine even has the roller bearing vf36 Turbo as in the spec c which is slightly different to the vf37 journal bearing Turbo.
11 January 2012, 07:12 AM
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What the F*%K are you going to do with a 550bhp (unless your going to run it on race fuel) car. Nice dream, but the reality would **** you off in less than a week.
Laughable as a daily drive proposition. The Spec C was only just live-able at the level you had it. Buy an M3, it'll suit your needs (bragging rights aside) much better.
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so we are all paying our tracker fee for no reason and a cat one alarm is worth nothing huzzy just sold his wr1 what was £500 a year now he has a jap its £1000 a year
11 January 2012, 09:51 AM
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Tony Burns is the Jdm torch bearer and encyclopedia here on scoobynet! Insurance is no different mate, I was paying £500 for a modded spec c and the same now roughly for my modded jdm sti. You don't need trackers either on a some insurances.
11 January 2012, 09:57 AM
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Offcourse your right Jim. But a 450bhp plus evo 8/9 for approx £10k upwards is an interesting proposition, if only as a weekend toy. Much cheaper than trying to mod a newage scooby to such levels yourself.
ps I think "Face" is more your style!
ps I think "Face" is more your style!
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11 January 2012, 10:30 AM
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Ok Ricky tonyburns is in insurance and I don't need to pay for my tracker. Great news. My insurance is due next month. I am 40 years old and I have 14 years no claims and your saying tony can get me insurance for my modded Scooby with no tracker for 500 sold ,how do I get hold of him then???
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11 January 2012, 11:23 AM
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Tony's just a member on here who loves JDM's!
But Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels will sort you out for similar prices to mine I am sure. Most companies will only want to see that a tracker is fitted but does not have to be activated (subscription paid). Some will not require a tracker at all.
But Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels will sort you out for similar prices to mine I am sure. Most companies will only want to see that a tracker is fitted but does not have to be activated (subscription paid). Some will not require a tracker at all.
you buy an evo you have to dress like this
11 January 2012, 04:23 PM
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Ok Ricky tonyburns is in insurance and I don't need to pay for my tracker. Great news. My insurance is due next month. I am 40 years old and I have 14 years no claims and your saying tony can get me insurance for my modded Scooby with no tracker for 500 sold ,how do I get hold of him then???
Tony's just a member on here who loves JDM's!
But Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels will sort you out for similar prices to mine I am sure. Most companies will only want to see that a tracker is fitted but does not have to be activated (subscription paid). Some will not require a tracker at all.
But Gary Moulson at Keith Michaels will sort you out for similar prices to mine I am sure. Most companies will only want to see that a tracker is fitted but does not have to be activated (subscription paid). Some will not require a tracker at all.
My Spec C had an inactive tracker, cat 1 alarm, and with declared mods cost the same to insure as a UK STI.
My Type RA has no tracker has mods declared and costs £550 ish to insure. It's not my daily driver though.
Only an ill-informed mainstream insurance company would try to rip you off when getting cover for a JDM.
11 January 2012, 07:58 PM
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Gary Moulson aka MoleyWRX is the man as Ricky has said.
My Spec C had an inactive tracker, cat 1 alarm, and with declared mods cost the same to insure as a UK STI.
My Type RA has no tracker has mods declared and costs £550 ish to insure. It's not my daily driver though.
Only an ill-informed mainstream insurance company would try to rip you off when getting cover for a JDM.
My Spec C had an inactive tracker, cat 1 alarm, and with declared mods cost the same to insure as a UK STI.
My Type RA has no tracker has mods declared and costs £550 ish to insure. It's not my daily driver though.
Only an ill-informed mainstream insurance company would try to rip you off when getting cover for a JDM.
i phoned Gary today but he can't give a price for feb yet .Told me to call monday next week but if i can save on the tracker fee i will have more to spend on fuel/trackdays niceone guys
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11 January 2012, 09:50 PM
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Exactly
13 January 2012, 02:50 PM
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https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...track-sti.html
Ricky what were you saing about a widetrack being worth £10k ?????
Ricky what were you saing about a widetrack being worth £10k ?????
13 January 2012, 04:44 PM
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Approximately £2k premium, especially on MY05 and MY06 due to scarcity. Also with exchange rates staying where they are this gap will only get bigger. It's not just pub talk Iv been following these cars prices closely over the last few years.
and carries a 10k price tag more if i was a dealer and its an 2004 
22 January 2012, 08:23 PM
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. I might sound harsh but it all depends from what angle you look at it. Its a nice looking car, in limited numbers, but mechanicaly its no better than any other uk blob/bug. I'd rather get a car thats better speced mechanicaly than looks good. Same thing is with P1 , amazing looking cars , but i would chose a Type R V Limited instead. P.s. Twin scroll Blob with just a exhaust/remap mods would give you a run for your money on a track, against the spec you have now buddy.
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22 January 2012, 09:54 PM
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