My First Scoob: White V4 STi
23 April 2010, 04:57 PM
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My First Scoob: White V4 STi
I picked this up last weekend as the replacement for our '98 Spec JDM DC2 Integra Type-R to cope with the new addition to the family!
It's a late spec '98 JDM Version IV WRX STi. She's only done 49,000 miles and I'm the first UK owner. They are 280bhp standard and the only modifications are the Speedlines, Zerosports Spoiler and FSE Twin-Piston BOV.
She's immaculate, very happy with the purchase. Lovely car, plenty of space (3 storage compartments in the front) with a huge boot. Perfect!
Had a small teething issue with the ICV and a faulty delimiter which I've sorted so all good.
My only plans (considering it's our family runaround) are to fit a cat-back exhaust of some description, because it's a crime for Scoobs not to burble, and to fit JDM numberplates.
It's a late spec '98 JDM Version IV WRX STi. She's only done 49,000 miles and I'm the first UK owner. They are 280bhp standard and the only modifications are the Speedlines, Zerosports Spoiler and FSE Twin-Piston BOV.
She's immaculate, very happy with the purchase. Lovely car, plenty of space (3 storage compartments in the front) with a huge boot. Perfect!
Had a small teething issue with the ICV and a faulty delimiter which I've sorted so all good.
My only plans (considering it's our family runaround) are to fit a cat-back exhaust of some description, because it's a crime for Scoobs not to burble, and to fit JDM numberplates.
23 April 2010, 05:42 PM
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Very nice 
they are 276bhp by the way 
(280ps)
Super unleaded only, v4's are mapped for 97 ron, your ecu isnt mappable unfortunately
and the brakes suck (amazingly with 276bhp you have 294mm front brakes, my astra diesel has bigger front brakes 
and stops better 
)
Make sure it has a good alarm, is fully converted as per the SVA specifications (you would be shocked by the ammount that just get "mot'd" through bad garages and dont have fog lights or mph conversions which are law) so check to make sure it does
Underseal isnt standard on these so another thing to check for.
Oh and the JDM numberplates, not legal, standard rectangular plates due to the fact that they can be fitted.
Tony
they are 276bhp by the way (280ps)Super unleaded only, v4's are mapped for 97 ron, your ecu isnt mappable unfortunately
and the brakes suck (amazingly with 276bhp you have 294mm front brakes, my astra diesel has bigger front brakes and stops better )Make sure it has a good alarm, is fully converted as per the SVA specifications (you would be shocked by the ammount that just get "mot'd" through bad garages and dont have fog lights or mph conversions which are law) so check to make sure it does
Underseal isnt standard on these so another thing to check for.
Oh and the JDM numberplates, not legal, standard rectangular plates due to the fact that they can be fitted.
Tony
Last edited by TonyBurns; 23 April 2010 at 05:44 PM.
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26 April 2010, 02:47 PM
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Power-wise the Impreza has it hands down, obviously. That said the Integra was more of a drivers car and more 'fun' in that respect.
Very nice they are 276bhp by the way (280ps)
Super unleaded only, v4's are mapped for 97 ron, your ecu isnt mappable unfortunately and the brakes suck (amazingly with 276bhp you have 294mm front brakes, my astra diesel has bigger front brakes and stops better )
Make sure it has a good alarm, is fully converted as per the SVA specifications (you would be shocked by the ammount that just get "mot'd" through bad garages and dont have fog lights or mph conversions which are law) so check to make sure it does
Underseal isnt standard on these so another thing to check for.
Oh and the JDM numberplates, not legal, standard rectangular plates due to the fact that they can be fitted.
Tony
Super unleaded only, v4's are mapped for 97 ron, your ecu isnt mappable unfortunately and the brakes suck (amazingly with 276bhp you have 294mm front brakes, my astra diesel has bigger front brakes and stops better )
Make sure it has a good alarm, is fully converted as per the SVA specifications (you would be shocked by the ammount that just get "mot'd" through bad garages and dont have fog lights or mph conversions which are law) so check to make sure it does
Underseal isnt standard on these so another thing to check for.
Oh and the JDM numberplates, not legal, standard rectangular plates due to the fact that they can be fitted.
Tony
One of the first things I noticed however was that the brakes were awful. I've got a Toad Ai606 alarm going in, I've had it on my past 4 cars so I'm familiar with it, not to mention they're going fairly cheap on eBay at the moment!
I wasn't aware that MPH conversions were law and must say I'm a little dubious - both my current cars are in KMH (including the Impreza) and one of those has been in the UK for years and passes an MOT each time, I've even been pulled and explained to the Policeman at my window that the car was in KMH and he didn't have a problem with it.
Also regarding the JDM numberplates - it was my understanding that the numberplates (JDM square) were perfectly legal as long as they fit the requirements for the country of origin (hence how European cars can drive our roads). This is the first JDM car I've ever owned which hasn't had JDM numberplates so I don't think that can be right either?
Cheers bud
Thanks!
I wasn't entirely sure on the spoiler either - I had planned to flog it on and replace it with a V5/6 high-rise spoiler until I discovered how much the Zerosports one cost! Not to mention it has grown on me as being unique.
