Anyone know what the difference is between these JDM models?
Also I had a link to a explanation of the different chassis numbers, but I cant find it any one got any links to info for the JDM 2003 STi models/specs?

Thanks

 

Oh also, what paperwork do you get if the car has a Tek3 map?
How can you check if this has been done?

Thanks

 

Option codes for '05 are:

EL: base model STI
ZL: adds HID lights, DCCD-A and (I think) tinted rear windows
ZS: as per ZL but also adds premium sound system
IL: as per ZL but swaps STI-badged 10 spoke Enkei wheels for slightly nicer STI-badged 10 spoke BBS wheels

Most cars (including mine) imported into the UK are ZL's - the BBS wheels are expensive and the sound system would have a Japanese-spec radio which isn't much use outside Japan.

 

Thanks
HID lights ? what does it stand for, are these the halogen lights?

 

High Intensity Discharge - not sure how they work, but they're bl**dy bright!

 

Also forgot to ask how do you know which model the car is?
is IL ZL etc on the chassis plate or the V5?

 

It's on the VIN plate.