ive seen a version 6 sti ra however it has the chargespeed body kit and i spotted some speakers through the rear window. fresh from japan.

anyone got pictures of what on looks like standard? so i can tell the gguy to return itto standard and give me it at a lower price.

although ill see if he'll let me keep the front bumper as that will be better for a front mount..

i want to make sure its as close to standard as possible so i aint adding uneccsary waeight..

what should i also look out for on the test drive?cheers

 

There's one on Pistonheads - its a WRC Limited with after market alloys but apart from that looks standard.
Link here:
Subaru : ** VERY RARE STI V6 TYPE RA WRC V-LIMITED **

Check the DCCD works properly and listen for odd noises from the engine. Check the applied model code and gearbox code to make sure its a genuine RA. other tell tale signs to look for; no rear wash wipe, ariel on drivers side A post. If its a limited verison it will have aircon, electric mirrors & windows. The very rare non limited editions won't have these luxury's. Check for service history and the original import paperwork. Also check for re-mapping for UK Fuel

This link may also help
http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/v6_brochure.pdf


HTH
Rob

 

I want a V6 STI RA in white sooo bad

 

WTF! You've posted it THREE times!

Info here. AGAIN! lol ...


Sorry about the quality - it was taken from a book using my old(ish) generation camera-phone and I haven't got a photo-editing program on my PC lol



The above car is actually a version 5, and not a v.6 STi Type RA, so its rear wing's top blade doesn't have the little 'kick-up' to it (externally this is the only difference between ver 5 and 6 STi Type RA).

The difference that the Type RA has over all other WRX/STi variants is its lack of side skirts/rear bumper skirts. Also RA's had unpainted black door handles - certainly up to MY98 version 4 - but I think they were colour-coded for MY99/00 v.5/6 (can't quite tell from that photo though )

N.B. BTW the car pictured is a special edition 'V-Limited' (V for Victory lol) model to celebrate Subaru's manufacturer's titles in the WRC - hence its WRC-like Sonic Blue paint job and roof vent.

 

cheers mate

thats enough info

sorry i duno how it posted it 3 times :S

as for the car.. its a fresh import, so not mapped or even converted to mph.. id have to do that myself.. where should i go for that in yorkshire?

 

o ive just spoke to the guy, hes very helpful..

however hes said the two yellow version 6's (1 sti and the other sti ra) are both grade R imports.

is that a big issue? they look really clean

he said his other cars are 3.5's and 4's etc. he just imported these R's as the yellow subaru was really rare and he had one person asking for that colour so he thought he's get an extra one however the person backed out last minute, so he's stuck with them both.

Hes been very honest and they are low milage aswell 70km . so is an R a no no?

 

Is this Mir Motors in Bradford, where the cars are located?

Banny

 

Condition of a Japanese used car

As can be seen 'R' is repaired or replaced, so unless the importer can provide a detailed report of what has actually been done, etc. then I personally wouldn't chance it.

You need to know exactly what has been repaired or replaced, preferably with Jap history to back up the Auction Inspection Sheet, as it could be anything!

 

ok good info there, ill ask him

it has full jap history, lol i just cant read it

 

Ha! Indeed. But hopefully, with a bit of brainpower, you'll be able to roughly decipher the invoices for possible major repair work...... Er, then again maybe not!

 

lol hmm maybe bodywork repair.. thats why the chargespeed kit?

 

bump for this again, i still want the dam car :$

anyone on here speak japanese? or be able to guide me to main words to look out for ont he sheet? lol ill take it cost will be on there also..

so how would a large amount look like in japanese?

 

Today's XE.com exchange rate...

£ = 147.77 Yen

I think most of the auction sheet's salient points are relatively straightforward to decypher.

 

Version 6 sti ra wrc limited

Limited to a build of 2000,came with Rays alloys and optional S201 spoiler.

Different seat decals and some blue parts on dash ,centre console.

Note subaru also dropped the 555 on the plaque in cabin on the version 6 model.The version 5-6 Ra limited are not V limiteds.





More info can be found Type-RA.co.uk - Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, Impreza WRX STi Type RA, Impreza Type RA V Limited, Scooby V. Ltd, visit the WRX forum & Subaru forum