Looking at a Sti RA Import 1996 please can some advise me on this model and what i should expect.
Thanks Neil

 

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Is a good place to start - check the chassis code, lots of wrx ra's being passed off as sti's (a damaged one on Ebay right now)

I had a wrx ra - very basic spec! Loved the performance. Is that a version 2 or 3? 96 was the changeover year.

It should have a roof vent, DCCD electronic centre diff.

Good luck.

Cheers Chris

 

Its a v3 with a roof vent not sure about DCCD how would i no is it the squares that are in a line between the speedo clocks thanks

 

yes, and there's a switch on centre console near handbrake to adjust the DCCD.

 

I'm sure the DCCD should be near the handbrake, its a round **** as far as I know you can't miss it.
Only the STi's had them so you could adjust from 4wd to Rwd etc

Make sure it is a genuine STi RA if thats what they are selling as. Check the code on the VIN plate.

Both are great fun, but don't get ripped off. Hope this helps

 

Many Thanks what is the advantage of having it rwd any

 

Will i be ok to run this on tesco 99 fuel with out adding octane boost
Sorry for all the questions but seeing it again tomorow and it may be mine I have had UK Classics but new to imports.
Many Thanks Neil

 

It does not make it rwd. It changes the rear to front split, so fully open there is more bias to the rear. IYSWIM.

 

Take a look here:
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There's loads of 'em!

 

Many Thanks another great site. I am not going to be able to sleep tonight
Neil

 

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