Type R's and TYPE RA's - whats the difference?
#1
Type R's and TYPE RA's - whats the difference?
Hi,
Can anyone explain the difference between the various TYPE R and type RA's from sort of 96 onwards? Theres so many!?
Cheers
Nathan
Can anyone explain the difference between the various TYPE R and type RA's from sort of 96 onwards? Theres so many!?
Cheers
Nathan
#2
One`s got 2 doors the other has 4. Both come in wrx and sti versions.
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Last edited by BLACK V5; 31 December 2008 at 07:10 PM.
#4
thanks for that
one more question, which one is more superior out of the wrx and sti variations, i'm guessing the STI- isnt one of them more suited to being converted into a track/ rally car?
one more question, which one is more superior out of the wrx and sti variations, i'm guessing the STI- isnt one of them more suited to being converted into a track/ rally car?
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Yes. The RA is the one to use if you want to benefit from lightweight 'out-of-the-box'. Hence it's name "Race Altered" i.e. lightened for competition by doing away with various non-essential, road car-orientated items/styling addenda.
As for which is best depends on your priorities: If you're into car's aesthetics then the 2-door coupe Type R no doubt appeals - it's got all the bodykit, wings, creature comforts, etc. If you're a hardcore "rally driver wannabe" and simply want the fastest point-to point car, then the lighter RA would fit the bill.
That said though, AFAIK, the engine and drivetrain between the two are the same, for any given MY after MY96. Both have the DCCD and have the same really low gear ratios and final drive (Type RA might have even shorter ratios than Type R! - can't remember lol).
Last edited by joz8968; 31 December 2008 at 11:03 PM.
#6
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Great info again there Joz...
I think the RA has the shorter ratio though, i remember my Version 6 RA was abit shorter than my V3 i have now..I THINK ....
I think the RA has the shorter ratio though, i remember my Version 6 RA was abit shorter than my V3 i have now..I THINK ....
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#12
oooops forgot to mention that there was a RA (Race Altered) Bugeye WRX but it's performance (viz the EVO) was woeful so it was dropped at the first bugeye update. LOL
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#13
hi been lookin at a w reg sti type r on ebay you might have seen it classified add 5200 the guy says it dont have dccd is something not right about this car i thought all 2 door scooby sti type r s had dccd
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