MY97 v3 Sti ra
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MY97 v3 Sti ra
Here's a couple of pics of my new v3 Sti ra. Imported in July it's pretty standard and I intend to keep it that way.
I'm going to change the arb's and drop links at some point and possibly fit brembos all round. What sort of conversion will I need to do for the rear brake callipers?
I've already got fog covers and a cobra decat centre section to fit as the cat has been welded during its life.
I'm still unsure if I should convert it the mph. It's not really bothering me.
It's running on shell optimax As I understand it will be fine running on this without a remap? or will I need to get it done if I fit the decat centre section?
Sorry for all the questions I'm new to jdm I had a uk turbo for 8 years but sold it earlier in the year.
My old uk turbo.
I'm going to change the arb's and drop links at some point and possibly fit brembos all round. What sort of conversion will I need to do for the rear brake callipers?
I've already got fog covers and a cobra decat centre section to fit as the cat has been welded during its life.
I'm still unsure if I should convert it the mph. It's not really bothering me.
It's running on shell optimax As I understand it will be fine running on this without a remap? or will I need to get it done if I fit the decat centre section?
Sorry for all the questions I'm new to jdm I had a uk turbo for 8 years but sold it earlier in the year.
My old uk turbo.
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Any uk fuel will be fine mate. Obviously the higher the octane the better but in Japan they rate their fuel differently to us. So their higher octane (103 is it?) is the same stuff as our 99 etc. Lovely looking ra mate!!!
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Thanks for the comments, the paper work I have for the car says it was registered in November '96. I just had the cambelt changed and needed the earlier piston tensioner from a v2. Wish I'd known that before I ordered the kit.
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The other way to fit rears as I have done on mine, remove dust guards and use brackets and oversized handbrake shoes to make the inner hub size larger then you can fit caliper and disc from a new age. The only rear caliper to keep away from is off a hatch as they are different again plus normally black in colour... Front will be fine, all you need to do is have the classic PCD drilled out on the discs if they are after MY05.
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The other way to fit rears as I have done on mine, remove dust guards and use brackets and oversized handbrake shoes to make the inner hub size larger then you can fit caliper and disc from a new age. The only rear caliper to keep away from is off a hatch as they are different again plus normally black in colour... Front will be fine, all you need to do is have the classic PCD drilled out on the discs if they are after MY05.
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V3 sti ra,r even has discs that cant be swapped with other versions sure brake mounting holes also different and no brackets available handbrake shoes not same
So as said looks like easier to change hubs
So as said looks like easier to change hubs
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Thanks for the replies regarding the brake question. It has single pot sliding calipers I'm not sure on the diameter of the disc. Looks like I'll be going for the hub conversion. So to be clear on the donor car for the hubs.
V4 or newer sti classic?
Newage wrx or sti 100pcd?
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V4 or newer sti classic?
Newage wrx or sti 100pcd?
Thanks for the help.
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It's not been cavity waxed or undersealed. I can't decide what to do for underside protection. It's in good condition underneath and in the arches. I don't think I could bring myself to paint all the nice white bits black. Is there any sort of clear coat protection that can be applied?
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Just leave the brakes alone and let the car stay standard, Learn to enjoy it for what it is, including it's shortcomings.
As for fuel, at the very least have it checked on a dyno for any det, 99 ron would be my choice, if you plan on keeping it then I would go for ESL daughter board and remap for mods and UK fuel of your choice.
Any other way and you're rolling the dice with your engine.
As for fuel, at the very least have it checked on a dyno for any det, 99 ron would be my choice, if you plan on keeping it then I would go for ESL daughter board and remap for mods and UK fuel of your choice.
Any other way and you're rolling the dice with your engine.
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What do you mean by shortcomings? I will be upgrading the brakes at some point. I always wanted to do it on my last classic as I found the brakes to be the biggest let down in terms of feel and brake fade even with decent discs and pads.
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Swapped front brakes on my v3 still ra as had sliders on the front made an improvement also found swapping suspension, tyres and geometry set up made a lot of difference
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