What the best type R version to go for an why?
Thanks

 

Everyone will have their own opinions on this,there isn't a 'Best version theres a version 5,6 which have crystal headlights,different bumper and grille but are mechanically no better than earlier versions IMO,the interior of an older version 4 is identical to the later ones with the version 3 having the early dash.Pay your money and take your choice.Just make sure its an STi version with DCCD of course the version 5,6 do have re mappable ecus though which may be an advantage

 

probably a dumb question on the way but what the DCCD

 

Driver Controlled Centre Differential

 

possibly '96ish -still with closed deck block? ( you can always update the front end)

 

Version 5/6 sti wrc type r limited is the model too have...

 

Oh yes had a Version 3 but prefer the Version 6

 

I have a Version 5 Sti and I think them and the V6 are the best. Dont pay extra for a V-Limited as you cant drive above 30mph with that roof scoop up!

 

Pmsl who told you that??? Gets bloody draughty above 60 i can tell you. Never use mine it gets to cold.

 

Just gotta make sure you pull it down before planting the right foot down in 3rd gear!!

Nice pose value though

 

Especially a carbon clad version 6.

 

Different cars in my opinion.

 

I translated the Jap warning sticker on them!
Plus I have heard of them bending and breaking off at speed!

 

Mine has been open i forgot it was but no damage was done, ive heard rumours that the roof can crease etc but i dont think its that different from the Group N cars.

 

I think you,d have to be going some for it break off.......i think it says 80kmh on mine,but more of a warning i think.Can definately go a bit more than that,does get chilly though!

 

Yeah it dont look any different!

 

Still used on the spec c ra......


Cream of the crop.

 

i would go for the version 6 vltd







oh! i did..

 

Type RA for me

 

There are two door type RAs!

My personal choice would be the 22B!

 

22b would be everyones too but must win the loto for that one!!

 

22b looks better, typer goes better!!!!!!

 

Suprised no one's pointed you in the direction of this...

Type R Corner

Anyway, V5 or V6 gets my vote.

If you end up with a Ltd or V Ltd version, and are worried about the vent breaking whilst driving with it open, just to add to what the other guys have said, I've been about 50 - 60mph in mine with it open, it just makes a hell of a noise and collects lots of flying insects in summer, which can be a problem if its a wasp or bee that ends up in the car

Not too sure why a Type R would go better than a 22b though

 

Controversial - dear old Leonpoole has started calling his 2door WRX RA an R to avoid constant challenges.



"They've put the wrong sticker on" is a favourite. Mr CyprusScoob up the top there has always struggled with the notion of a 2door RA .

 

I dont think he was the only one to be fair

 

It seems a lot of the version 4 and 5s I see going for sale on here have had engine rebuilds...my friends v4 has also had one...not sure if there is a common theme there

 

errrr why?

less grip, less low down torque, lower peak torque, less rigid, narrower track, no quick rack as standard?


Only thing I can think of is wide wings of 22B give it a worse drag coefficient, but I haven't seen it measured.

 

Every performance quote ive read has always said the Type R is quicker than the 22b i think the Rs are lighter.

 

nope, they aren't.

 

Well whatever the statistics are id sooner have a 22b.