Should I change ?
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From: where the wild roses grow
1) Dunno, not like there's a lot wrong with the RB5. Why are you asking us anyway?
2) Comparing one fast car with another always difficult. Think of P1 as faster RB5 with less doors. P1 will certainly have a bit more urge, but, on the other hand, you could get your current car to very similar level for relatively modest outlay. If you are thinking of an alternative to your current car, but with a bit more where it counts, you may be better off looking at an STi5 or 6 type R or RA. Lighter, shorter gearing, DCCD, arguably better basis for a driver's car, although undeniably less suited for daily driver use than the bona fide UK spec cars.
3) Space in the back is as per the four door cars. Difference, obviously, is access.
4) Shouldn't be major differences in servicing costs. Running should be broadly similar too. Might use a bit more fuel, but all depends how far your foot goes to the carpet. Piece of string...
5) An "Ex" is a has-been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure. At end of day it doesn't matter what any of us think, it's your choice at the end of the day. Only way to find out is to find a P1 for sale and take it for a test drive.
Personally, given that you'll have kids in the back, a four door car has to have practical advantages. Thus, if it was me it'd probably either be an RA, or, more likely, lavishing some new toys on your RB5.
2) Comparing one fast car with another always difficult. Think of P1 as faster RB5 with less doors. P1 will certainly have a bit more urge, but, on the other hand, you could get your current car to very similar level for relatively modest outlay. If you are thinking of an alternative to your current car, but with a bit more where it counts, you may be better off looking at an STi5 or 6 type R or RA. Lighter, shorter gearing, DCCD, arguably better basis for a driver's car, although undeniably less suited for daily driver use than the bona fide UK spec cars.
3) Space in the back is as per the four door cars. Difference, obviously, is access.
4) Shouldn't be major differences in servicing costs. Running should be broadly similar too. Might use a bit more fuel, but all depends how far your foot goes to the carpet. Piece of string...
5) An "Ex" is a has-been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure. At end of day it doesn't matter what any of us think, it's your choice at the end of the day. Only way to find out is to find a P1 for sale and take it for a test drive.
Personally, given that you'll have kids in the back, a four door car has to have practical advantages. Thus, if it was me it'd probably either be an RA, or, more likely, lavishing some new toys on your RB5.
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From: where the wild roses grow
The clear indicators are worth a good 20bhp, so you're well on the road 
Where you'd start with your current car depend entirely on how much you want to spend on it. If you consider that you'd probably have to put a few grand into the pot to part ex your current car for a P1, you can do a hell of a lot with that money.
For a lot less than £1000 all-in you'd be looking at a KnockLink, AFR meter, quality (K&N or Green) panel filter, Dawes manual boost controller, uprate turbo to intercooler piping, full decat or hi-flow cat exhaust system. This setup has the potential to get you to 265-270bhp with large gains in low-end turbo response, midrange torque and driveability.
Beyond that, you're looking at changing the turbo, getting the ECU remapped, and things like different injectors, fuel pump and intercooler together with suspension and braking mods. As mentioned, if you consider the money you'd have to put into part exing for a P1, you've got a fair bit of latitude...
Where you'd start with your current car depend entirely on how much you want to spend on it. If you consider that you'd probably have to put a few grand into the pot to part ex your current car for a P1, you can do a hell of a lot with that money.
For a lot less than £1000 all-in you'd be looking at a KnockLink, AFR meter, quality (K&N or Green) panel filter, Dawes manual boost controller, uprate turbo to intercooler piping, full decat or hi-flow cat exhaust system. This setup has the potential to get you to 265-270bhp with large gains in low-end turbo response, midrange torque and driveability.
Beyond that, you're looking at changing the turbo, getting the ECU remapped, and things like different injectors, fuel pump and intercooler together with suspension and braking mods. As mentioned, if you consider the money you'd have to put into part exing for a P1, you've got a fair bit of latitude...
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