Peccy,Marx,Ubik ,Chrissy etc.....Advise plz.
20 December 2004, 09:39 AM
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Peccy,Marx,Ubik ,Chrissy etc.....Advise plz.
Spent weekend looking around at Type R/RAs and need some advice on what to stay clear of .
Peccy , any pointers other than "Join AA"
They seem to get marked up as Type R , Type RA , 555 and mixed up with a P1.
The one i'm interested in most is a 4 door in met blue , S Reg , roof vent , adjust diff , Leather front seats (Blue) , 4" Hks zorst.This car has no alarm/tracker and no remap. 60k km on clock.£10K
He has told me its a 555 but I thought that 555 was the amount of cars produced and this car has a plaque saying aroung 500 of 1000 near the gear shift ??
Any pointers would be great.
Peccy , any pointers other than "Join AA"
They seem to get marked up as Type R , Type RA , 555 and mixed up with a P1.
The one i'm interested in most is a 4 door in met blue , S Reg , roof vent , adjust diff , Leather front seats (Blue) , 4" Hks zorst.This car has no alarm/tracker and no remap. 60k km on clock.£10K
He has told me its a 555 but I thought that 555 was the amount of cars produced and this car has a plaque saying aroung 500 of 1000 near the gear shift ??
Any pointers would be great.
20 December 2004, 01:00 PM
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a good place to start is here: http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpimp4.html check the model code and then match it with the code on the VIN plate on the motor your looking at, might be this one...
GC8E4DD - WRX RA STi4 4 door V-Limited Special edition.
ive also got a very in depth impreza book, which lists all the special editions each year, ill have a look later and get back to you.
CAERFUL if not had a remap, some damage may have already been done if not used with booster, as ya know my version 6 type R Ltd only lasted 2 week without a remap when arrived from japan, although it didnt last much longer after it was remapped either
the adjustable diff is useful though for when it blows up as when in OPEN mode the car can be towed
lol, dont be put of by bad experiences, im sure it will be 3rd time lucky with my next one 
the DCCD is a must for our sunday drives
ps. NEW ERA have got a version 6 type R Ltd same as my old one in if ya can stretch to 14k?
GC8E4DD - WRX RA STi4 4 door V-Limited Special edition.
ive also got a very in depth impreza book, which lists all the special editions each year, ill have a look later and get back to you.
CAERFUL if not had a remap, some damage may have already been done if not used with booster, as ya know my version 6 type R Ltd only lasted 2 week without a remap when arrived from japan, although it didnt last much longer after it was remapped either
the adjustable diff is useful though for when it blows up as when in OPEN mode the car can be towed
lol, dont be put of by bad experiences, im sure it will be 3rd time lucky with my next one the DCCD is a must for our sunday drives ps. NEW ERA have got a version 6 type R Ltd same as my old one in if ya can stretch to 14k?
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I would say Peccy and Chrissy are the men to talk to. They have had their cars a lot longer and will know a sh*t load more than me .
I just buy from the main dealer and have only recently started making changes to suspension and handling. MY05 Spec-c suspension soon.
I just buy from the main dealer and have only recently started making changes to suspension and handling. MY05 Spec-c suspension soon.
20 December 2004, 09:07 PM
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Thanx lads for the speedy reply.
going for a test drive on wednesday all been well so i will get the chasis number and compare with the link (Cheers peccy)
10K seems to be the going rate for the type r and its in exceptional nick with full Tein , HKS zorst and 17" BK split rims fitted, Diff control and roof vent.
could any of you with any knowledge spare me 1/2 hr wednesday to give it a once over,its in sheffield ?.
Thanx once again
Andy.
going for a test drive on wednesday all been well so i will get the chasis number and compare with the link (Cheers peccy)
10K seems to be the going rate for the type r and its in exceptional nick with full Tein , HKS zorst and 17" BK split rims fitted, Diff control and roof vent.
could any of you with any knowledge spare me 1/2 hr wednesday to give it a once over,its in sheffield ?.
Thanx once again
Andy.
21 December 2004, 09:47 AM
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if its a Limited edition, which i think it is if sonic blue blue? and roof vent, then 10k is not bad, what version is it STi4 or 5?
working all this week, but give us a call if any questions when your there?
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, but give us a call if any questions when your there?
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Originally Posted by scoobchrissy
Andy give us a call on (07747 094999) if i'm not doing owt i'll have a look with you m8..
chrissy
chrissy
PS thanx for passing message on to Andy ,he gave me a call earlier 2nite with a good price.
Got ur number Peccy if I need it , cheers.
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Originally Posted by Redevilwrx
Will give you a bell 2morrow if i can sort it out with the seller and the boss (Missus)
PS thanx for passing message on to Andy ,he gave me a call earlier 2nite with a good price.
Got ur number Peccy if I need it , cheers.
Andy
PS thanx for passing message on to Andy ,he gave me a call earlier 2nite with a good price.
Got ur number Peccy if I need it , cheers.
Andy
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22 December 2004, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobchrissy
What happened m8 did'nt you bother going ???
The car is a GC8F4DD which means WRX RA STI5 4 door V Limited special edition 555.
This car goes like stink and scared the Sh:t out of me!! lol 8000rpm limit!!!
DCCD , roof vent ,fully adjustable suspension and proper 17" split rim bbs alloys
The car will have a 10% deposit on it *** 2morrow so m.o.t and registration can go through.
On the down side it needs a full remap , knocklink sensor , cat1 and tracker fitting so will be off road till the new year.
Jan 2005 here i come in my super scoob !!! ha ha
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03 January 2005, 06:39 PM
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Check out the new motor :-
http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galler...d+edition&BBS=
Trouble is its not very well
http://www.showoffyourcar.com/galler...d+edition&BBS=
Trouble is its not very well
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04 January 2005, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Redevilwrx
Trouble is its not very well
Its a bit rough after one hours driving, sorry to hear about your problems.
04 January 2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tmo
**** mate sorry to read that !!!
Has it gone back and any progress report ??
Have you had a chat to Kev / Adam
Has it gone back and any progress report ??
Have you had a chat to Kev / Adam
If I had the choice I would take it to scoobyclinic but the ball is in their court if ya know what I mean.
They seem to think that the Release /Thrust bearing has failed , so fingers crossed they will av it done in a week.
Will keep you informed tho.
Andy M.
04 January 2005, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Redevilwrx
Booked in with their garage tomorrow m8.
If I had the choice I would take it to scoobyclinic but the ball is in their court if ya know what I mean.
They seem to think that the Release /Thrust bearing has failed , so fingers crossed they will av it done in a week.
Will keep you informed tho.
Andy M.
If I had the choice I would take it to scoobyclinic but the ball is in their court if ya know what I mean.
They seem to think that the Release /Thrust bearing has failed , so fingers crossed they will av it done in a week.
Will keep you informed tho.
Andy M.
05 January 2005, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Redevilwrx
They seem to think that the Release /Thrust bearing has failed , so fingers crossed they will av it done in a week.
Will keep you informed tho.
Andy M.
Will keep you informed tho.
Andy M.
05 January 2005, 12:50 PM
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hope ya sort it soon, im sure it will be resolved ok, reminds me when i bought the Rx7 and the gearbox failed and coolant leaks, the offered to pay for a new gearbox and rebuild, although had to get work done down his way.
lookin forward to seeing it in action, can i have a go at some doughnuts
lookin forward to seeing it in action, can i have a go at some doughnuts
05 January 2005, 07:41 PM
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Peccy , behind the wheel of my new car ????
Donuts in retail carpark !!!
Ermm think i'll give it a miss mate ha ha
lol
PS Peccy were did you get that Type R/RA book from ?
Donuts in retail carpark !!!
Ermm think i'll give it a miss mate ha ha
lol
PS Peccy were did you get that Type R/RA book from ?
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06 January 2005, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by peccy
Peccy also tryin to source millers octane boost around sheffield ?, you know were I can buy it from.
06 January 2005, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Redevilwrx
Nice one !!
Peccy also tryin to source millers octane boost around sheffield ?, you know were I can buy it from.
Peccy also tryin to source millers octane boost around sheffield ?, you know were I can buy it from.