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Old 18 February 2006, 10:48 PM
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I just purchased this car from japan
http://www.tau-sales.com/defaultMall...GoodsNo=082141
and it is on the boat to me in st lucia as we speak I am wanting to get some parts for it and am confused as I am unable to tell if this is a "facelifted " sti or not I want to upgrade the lights and go to a carbon hood but without knowing if it has the newer grill or not im at a loss as how to continue?
can anyone help me?
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Old 18 February 2006, 10:51 PM
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That is an STI v3 which is the facelift model but it has a later MY99-00 bumper but the old headlights, it looks to have been quite heavily modified.
Old 18 February 2006, 10:53 PM
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HI Jon, welcome to Scoobynet..... the description says made in 1996, which would seem right, but it has been facelifted with the newer bonnet, grill lights and bumper from a 99/00 car, it also clearly has the 4 pot brakes from the later cars aswell... although the STI3 may have had them..??

Anyway, enjoy it when you get it!!

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Old 18 February 2006, 11:03 PM
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wow thanks for the quick response since you guys are in the know can you help me id some of the mods?. I see an apexi ecu controller on the dash but the rest I cant ID.
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Old 18 February 2006, 11:27 PM
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very nice car mate. do you mind saying how much you paid? Please dont put 95 ron fuel in it!
Old 18 February 2006, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dj219957
very nice car mate. do you mind saying how much you paid? Please dont put 95 ron fuel in it!
nope 95 ron will be the end of the engine please remember this
Old 18 February 2006, 11:53 PM
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the bumper is tied on with yellow wire??
Old 19 February 2006, 01:09 AM
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so what are my options? fuel here in st lucia is usally around 95-97. octane booster?
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Old 19 February 2006, 01:10 AM
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paid $6000.00 usd
Old 19 February 2006, 10:15 AM
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Looks like its got a custom made intercooler and a Blitz SUS induction kit.
Old 19 February 2006, 10:46 AM
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I think it's a Type RA, it's got a roof flap.
Old 19 February 2006, 01:08 PM
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It says its a GC8DE4D, which means it is either a STIv3 or STI v3 V-limited, it has a roof vent, so I'd guess its the V limited
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thanks for all the input and quick replys all I need now is for the car to arrive
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