mk type R

Has any one got a 2005 type25 ????
If so Wat are they like and please could you post some pics....
Are they a much better car for all the extra you pay???

Hope some one can help.............
Marc

XRS

I can help you out there.

Yes, they are awesome

Of course I think they are worth the extra.....

Here are pics of mine








Try one and see if you can resist - I couldn't.

v5 man

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Forgive my stupidity, but I thought the T25 had the carbon GT style rear spoiler fitted, or was that an option?



cliff

AndiThompson

You can specify what you want.

v5 man

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Cool, I live and learn

mk type R

very very nice!!!!!!!

Am going to be visiting Litchfield’s next week.Its taken ages for the new age Subaru to grow on me, I finally like it and they are bringing a new one out.

So confused ,onder2:



But defiantly ready to get a new car have had a classic type r for nearly 4 years.



Thanks for your pics really appreciate it...

Is it as quick as the figures suggest???

Mog

The fiqures are conservative, my car is getting better with more miles, nearly 4k now.

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=431121

Mog

mk type R

there isnt much i can say what hasnt been said in that post.
Love it!!!

How come the torque figure is so much more than a standard type 25, is it because it is a WR limited???

The seats are wicked

Must gave had every extra going.

Im not too sure about the exhaust dose it sound good??

And do you have any pics of this airbox???

Mog

The torque figure is about what you should expect and that the quoted figure was measured on Powerstations old rollers which were known for being conservative. My T25 is the same as any other except that it is based on a Spec C WR Ltd rather than a STi, the only extras really are the seats and wheels.
The exhaust does sound good but different as it has lost the throb due to the equal length headers.
The airbox and PSi3 unit are due to be fitted next week.
If you are really struck by the WR Ltd, Iain does have one for sale I think which could always have the T25 treatment!!!!!!!!!!!.

Mog

sammyh

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Grey's good but i'm biased

mk type R

Thanks Mog, Have noticed it hiding in the for sale section, but has a different front bumper (think its the older shape) Dosent look half as good as yours.
Will see when i get up there in two weeks maybe could make a deal.
How long do you have to wait for the conversion??

7 Foot

I'm still with you SammyH

st3ph3n

Sammy, what Volk wheels are those? They are stunning.

Do you mind if I ask where you got them and how much?

Mog

It has the same bumper except I had the STi corner extensions put on so that the splitter could be fitted.

Mog

sammyh

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They are LE37Ts I think they were close to £500 each plus tyres

sammyh

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Thanks

XRS

Mine's in for its 5,000 mile service on Friday, plus c/f wing (????? ) and if the airboxes are done I'll have that as well

mk type R

Sammy have actually seen a pic of yours before the wheels are the nuts.... good choice hope to join you all soon.

st3ph3n

You get what you pay for in this life. Stunning wheels mate. I'll save up until next December and maybe I can get a set ..... without tyres.

skoda_kid

Superb motor Sammyh, looks the mutts nuts.


Matt

petey

i think this looks the best

T20Driver

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... and if you can't afford a Type 25 ... you could always get a Type 20 ... T25 suspension, exhaust, lip spoiler etc but with std 2.0 ltr JDM engine. Still quick but not extremely quick.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26.../ChrissT20.jpg

st3ph3n

Now those are some nice wheels mate. What are they?

Alan C

Not the 25, but the 20. EXACTLY the same body and handling kit but with only a Ecu Tek'd 2.0 Ltr..

I posted because of the Spec C option spoiler..

mk type R

very nice motors all of em,,,,,

How has everyone got on at Litchfields is everyone happy with the service etc???

any problems???

I dont live local but visiting at the weekend to possibly make a purchase...


Also did the type 20 owners drive a type 25 aswell (was there realy that much difference?)

Alan C

I have only good things to say about Iain & Tim. No complaints from me at all. Good service, attentive, knowledgeable and they both did everything to help me out.. in a few cases went the 'extra mile' without being asked... I'd highly recommend them if you're looking for an import..

I won't be servicing there as I'm over 3hrs away, but Powerstation would do that anyway as Iain only sells.. Powerstation do the technical work..

Difference between a 25 & 20? Tough question..

For me it was two things;

Cost: My T20 was some £6k cheaper and half the insurance. I could have gone for the 25, but I couldn't justify that difference for the Engine alone. My T20 was a T25, but I simply had a new STI9 engine installed. This was Eku tek'd and had added Spec C Oil & Fuel pumps as well as a Spec C oil cooler.

Handling: The T25 will have lumps more torque, possibly 70+ Lbs and about 20-30 BHP, but in the real world where my car is a daily drive / commute, power is less of an issue. The handling is something I can use every day, the power less so. Anyway, 320+ BHP and similar torque is not shabby..

It's arguably the best handling Impreza there is (second in the 2004 Autocar drivers car of the year) as Iain has picked some choice suspension stuff and Powerstation have worked their magic on the geometry.. For me, with a wife, and three kids, this is simply a stunning motor. It looks good, it's quick and its handling is simply brilliant..

But this is my choice.. I'm sure there are T25 owners who are equally impressed....

mk type R

Exactly the issues im facing too, on top of the fact (the new sti spec C is coming). not keen from some of the pics, but then again wasn’t keen on the 05 model but has really grown on me.

Thanks Alan great response.

Marc

Alan C

Maybe worth the wait to see what deals come about if you're not to fussed about an 06... ???

T20Driver

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I was at Powerstation/Litchfields yesterday Mk Type R .... Iain I think still has a black MY05 JDM that could be converted to a T20 for you !!!

He's also about to receive some MY06 cars so he may be willing to do a deal on the MY05.

I'd also back everything Alan C says about the T20 as opposed to a T25. For me it came down to the fact that I couldn't justify an extra £6k for performance that I wasn't really going to use. The T20 at c.325bhp/320lb/f and handling pack is still a pretty formidable proposition.

I did test drive the T25 and again I have to agree with Alan ... in day2day conditions, there is little to tell them apart performance wise as far as I can remember unless you are pushing it.

Alan C

Thanks Chris. Fivers in the post..