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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Default My new ride! Type RA bugeye!

I paid my friend to go over to the UK and buy me this car, all I can say is that it's STUNNING!









This is copied straight from the ad.
"SIMTEC ECU, Anti Lag/Launch Control, Dual Maps,
Map setting 1 362bhp (20% Methanol mix),
Map setting 2 325bhp,
VF37 Twinscroll Turbo,
AVCS Heads,
V9 Sti 6 Speed Gearbox with Later Drivetrain (£2,400),
Spec C Roof Vent,
Front and Rear Brembo Brakes,
Grooved Discs,
Ported and Polished Heat Wrapped Headers,
Front Mount Intercooler,
New Adjustable BC Racing Coilovers (£750),
Full Decat Stainless Exhaust System with 85db Silencer,
6 Paddle Twin Plate Exedy Clutch,
Dump Valve,
Induction Kit,
Apexi RSM data logger,
Suede OMP Steering Wheel,
17" Alloys with Toyo Proxis tyres all round,
Perrin Anti lift Kit,
Front and Rear Perrin anti roll bars,
Perrin Drop Links and Lateral Arms,
Handles superb,
Fast road Laser Geometry setup,
20L Intercooler spray Bottle,
RCM 355 Fuel Pump,
CD/DVD/AUX/USB/I POD Connection, "

I just love the car, got it this saturday and tomorrow i'm going to Dahlback Racing to get it remapped!

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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Anyone here that know anything about this car btw?
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Was it for sale in leicester???
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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How much?
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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My friend bought it in Bedford at Hurst Cars. I think the ad still is up.
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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it was up in sale in autotrader, looks stunning mate
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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So has it got a dccd gearbox??
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Looks rather good!

Are you going to convert it to LHD or are you allowed to register and drive RHD cars in Sweden?
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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I like that....
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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looks sweet! lose the M3 style mirrors tho!
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by djandyg
looks sweet! lose the M3 style mirrors tho!
+ give it a spoiler.Very nice by the way.
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Very nice mate
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Nothing like it left the factory LOL

They dropped the Bug RA after a short time because it so pi$$ poor

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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Look tidy, nice twin scroll conversion should pull like a train
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Hub Conversion FTW not my taste but looks urgent
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Looked at this
Very nice car buddy
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Hey everyone!

It will remain as RHD, it's OK here as long as I replace the headlights.
It has DCCD but they have not installed it yet, don't really know what I need to do to install it.
Yes, the Twinscroll conversion makes it FAST!!

Midlife...... : What was bad about the Bug RA? I've searched a lot but never really found why.

About the mirrors, I have a lot of $$$ to spend before I replace those
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Maki
Hey everyone!

It will remain as RHD, it's OK here as long as I replace the headlights.
It has DCCD but they have not installed it yet, don't really know what I need to do to install it.
Yes, the Twinscroll conversion makes it FAST!!

Midlife...... : What was bad about the Bug RA? I've searched a lot but never really found why.

About the mirrors, I have a lot of $$$ to spend before I replace those
if its DCCD you will need something like DCCD controller NEETRONICS or DCCDpro,not sure if SimTek can control DCCD,i would contact here SimTek dealers if its possible

I know Syvecs can control DCCD

Bug Type RA has been equipped as only one with VF34 and has have DCCD box too with oil cooler

Jura
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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really like that
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I'd be interested to know who did the twin scroll conversion, are you 100% sure as these came as single scroll with a VF34 roller bearing turbo standard.

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Maki

The Bug RA signaled the end of the "Race Altered" line of imprezas as it was really nothing more than a slightly warm version of the STi........ Not the hard core / rally / short geared beast that was expected. Even worse it didn't trounce the Evo of the day.

Subaru binned it and retired to lick their wounds and brought out the Spec C which was much more like the RA's of old

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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Thought spec c ra continued
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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looks like my pals. he sold it recently dunno who too.....if its the same one its a cracking car and a great set up.

enjoy it....
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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RA moniker for the later Spec C = Record Attempt (at the Nurburgring)

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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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Nice
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Not really a fan of white cars, but that is very nice mate. I saw it for sale on PH as well.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Thanks a lot guys!

I don't know who did the twinscroll conversion really, but I love the sound of the car and it pulls great!

Originally Posted by scatty
looks like my pals. he sold it recently dunno who too.....if its the same one its a cracking car and a great set up.

enjoy it....
You got PM.

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The Bug RA signaled the end of the "Race Altered" line of imprezas as it was really nothing more than a slightly warm version of the STi........ Not the hard core / rally / short geared beast that was expected. Even worse it didn't trounce the Evo of the day.

Subaru binned it and retired to lick their wounds and brought out the Spec C which was much more like the RA's of old

Shaun
Ah OK! Lucky for me, the car has quite a good spec-list, so hopefully, I'll se a couple of Evo's in the rear this summer
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by QUICKSCOOB
+ give it a spoiler.Very nice by the way.


I have a white sti spoiler sitting in my garage if your interested?
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Cracking looking car that, love it
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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I will keep it wingless guys! Just love this look
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