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Old 01 December 2008, 09:44 PM
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hi,ive come here to get the advice from the people who know .iam looking to buy a scooby for track day use only.i have about 3k for the car and would like to hear which version people think i should go for.ie.one with the most bhp,best handling and the easiest to upgrade.i know there will be lots of opinions but any advice most welcome.thanks.Jason
Old 01 December 2008, 10:19 PM
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Funnily enough there's just happens to be a similar thread going at the mo...

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...otest-car.html

I'll quote here my suggestion (also appears in that above thread)...

"My choice would be the MY97/98 Version 3/4 lightweight Type RA (or Type RA STi) versions. They have the max amount of power allowed when left Japan (276bhp) and, moreover, have the best power/weight of 237bhp/ton (kerb weight of only 1180kg).

Not only do they offer the best power/weight out of the box, they also have the in-car electronically adjustable DCCD centre diff for a significantly more rear-driven steed - ideal for competion use."



Also, try the search facility - it might crop up some other suggestions from old threads, etc.

Oh and welcome to SN fella, lol.

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Old 01 December 2008, 10:59 PM
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As above, best STI RA you can afford. V3 will make things easier (4 pots, injectors, intercooler etc)
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I doubt you will get a good v3 STi for 3k, actually I doubt you will get any decent STi RA for that, but you should be able to pick up a wrx or a uk turbo in good condtion for that price

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If it's track use only, a slightly battered but mech sound v1/v2 is realistic.
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