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Old 17 January 2004, 08:57 AM
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New in UK in 99.
Bought it with 17's, SS Backbox, clear lenses, PIAA's and STI Pedals.
Now has Full Link inc Knock, Lambda and Auto water spray
Full Magnex Decat, K&N Kit, Tarox discs and Pagids, Long 5th(!) Gear,
Anti-Lift Kit, Bumpsteer Mod, Morettes, V6 Lip,
Triple Gauge setup etc....

Was in the Jap Perf mag last year. The one with the RX8 on the cover.

Love it.









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Old 17 January 2004, 09:13 AM
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Very nice m8
Old 17 January 2004, 10:17 AM
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long 5th gear?


i've edited it cause other people edit stuff too

[Edited by drb5 - 1/20/2004 10:51:27 AM]
Old 17 January 2004, 01:37 PM
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Sweet
Old 17 January 2004, 02:14 PM
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Loverly jubberly m8!
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Old 20 January 2004, 08:10 AM
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Old 20 January 2004, 09:30 AM
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So tell us all about the long 5th gear then

Super car BTW
Old 20 January 2004, 01:09 PM
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Std V5 Type R has an 0.825 ratio 5th gear giving about 150 at 8000 rpm!, while mine has the std V5 STI 4 door 5th which has a ratio of 0.738 giving a theoretical top end of 170 ish, and better mpg cruise... etc... but with a Link etc.. there's still good 'pull' in 5th!
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