Are there any visual clues on the MY05 STI with PPP to distinguish it from the standard STI, apart from a much wider grin on the face of the PPP driver...?

Does the exhaust look different possibly...? Anyone got pics they can post to demonstrate..?

cheers
Rich

 

Exhaust is different.

Chip

 

If its the same as earlier PPP's has a round exit Prodrive branded rear box and a sports decat downpipe which you can spot by the heat 'jacket' on it rather than metal heat sheilds on the standard item..

 

anyone got any pics of the differences...?

 

You smile more and spend more in petrol stations keeping Shell in profit!

MY05 sti ppp here too!!

 

Only visible diff is Prodrive branded round tailpipe which is only available as part of PPP. Their aftermarket tailpipes are oval. And yes drivers grin!!

 

Heat lagged sports cat behind the turbo is a big giveaway, have a look behind the turbo in the engine bay.
Exhaust back boxes are too easy to fit and some find their way on to non-ppp'd cars. If you are buying a car then check for the cat, also the car will come with a certificate.

Hope that helps some.

 

My WRX PPP has a blue Intercooler pipe with "PRODRIVE" printed on, not sure if its the same as the STi kit...

 

I've decided it needs advertising more so I've removed the pink sti decals on the side and put on some small Prodrive ones !!

Need to advertise that PPP........

 

Good way to advertise to the thief that its much faster than a standard STi. Took all my prodrive related stickers off. And replaced them with a full rally set of stickers, lol

 

Whoever nicks it could'nt afford the fuel

 

And I really hate the pink bits...........

 

lol, yeah at least you know if it does get stolen they aren't gonna be more than 180 mile away if the tank was full, lol

 

so, if I get this right, the only way to tell the difference on the M/way is that the standard exhaust is oval and the PPP one is round..? I know what the PPP one looks like as I have a WRX 300, so has anyone got a pic of the normal one..?

cheers
Rich

 

^ well yes, but bear in mind that most aftermarket boxes also have a round tail pipe.. don't have a pic but sure if you search for an STi back box on S'net for sale or Ebay you'll find one..