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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Question So what does the R in type R stand for then?

Hmmm i've got a good idea about this one but there must be one or two others who know also? (it ends in an A )

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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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normally race.

ra = race altered.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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Nope not that one. give you a clue though, its the name of the 2 door shell they use

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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Replica....
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 08:50 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Think i might be in with a chance here.

Is it RETNA????

Am i a winner ?
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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but tony "coupe" does'nt have a "r" in it
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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AFAIK Gee WR1 wins !!
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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That's not even a word ! get your eyes checked.

Rubbery as in Rubbery chicken maybe ?

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 01:00 AM
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Is it not along the lines of "Subaru" meaning "Unite" and also a 6 star constellation - with a type 'R' being (only joking)


looked it up

The "Type RA" (Race Altered) is a lighter weight car with some options deleted and deemed the most suitable model in the range as the basis for a rally car. Generally they come without air conditioning, electric windows or radio, but these are available from the options list, and fitted to many road cars. The RA comes with a closed deck block, shorter gearing than standard (150mph at 8,000 rpm!), and rally style vent(s)/flap(s) on the roof.
When imported into the UK, the Japanese specification WRX retail price is approximately 25-100% higher than the standard Impreza Turbo 2000 model, depending on exchange rate, body style and options chosen.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee WR1
Think i might be in with a chance here.

Is it RETNA????

Am i a winner ?
Yup you are the winner
It does stand for Retna (as in the name of the bodyshell used, thus type R)

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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who says? and where is the proof?
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam M
who says? and where is the proof?
Subaru Japan actually
You would have thought it was going to be something like race (as i use to think), but then why do you have a race altered car? (well you wouldnt would you? )
Should i give you my source of info?
I'll PM you with it

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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Cheers Tony
Retna was the name given 2 the 2 door series launched at the start of '95 in Japan.

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