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I'm so glad I have an 03 WRX which is lighter than a spec C, has 329bhp and 335lbft torque and costs half as much !! :D
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have you stripped the wrx then andy? as it was my understanding that it weighs 1385kg?
(i have one too that would seem to have a far superior power to weight ratio too ;) ) |
No big heavy 6 speed box with too short ratios, no crash frame (removed mine as per spec C) Sti bonnet fitted, lighter rear and front diffs than Sti, no AVCS system, lighter brakes, lighter tubular headers (like spec C)
I have not weighed it but on Delta dyno, it's quicker through 3rd gear than a JDM Sti9 twin scroll is in 4th (and the Sti was EcuTeK mapped to 340bhp/340lbft) The Bug/Blob WRX is the performance bargain of the century, fit headers, hybrid TD04 turbo, decat and Tek map for under £2k all in and whip Sti's/Spec C's (you would even get a set of Eibachs included in the £2k ! ) Andy |
how are you finding the gearbox holding up?? any issues? im due to find what mine is currently pushing on saturday but all being well it will be 300+ on both fronts....it just a question of how much....I have an APS SR30 mapped at 1.4bar, was 295 at 1.2bar before.
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Interesting, we had an SR30 turbo'd wrx at the rolling road day last Saturday which was, er, well, let me know how it performs for you :)
Andy |
you "unsurprisingly" after than cliffhanger....have PM.
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Originally Posted by Neilo
so with 100 or 101 ron fuel would the spec C be putting out 310? 315? or were you using booster? (i havent read the first post so forgive me if this has been said )
as MR burns pointed out tho his only run 288 while low mileage.... mine has only covered 2500miles so far so hopefully once i have loosened it slightly ;) it will be better..... :D:D |
Originally Posted by Andy.F
I'm so glad I have an 03 WRX which is lighter than a spec C, has 329bhp and 335lbft torque and costs half as much !! :D
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is the spec c really only 1350kg though?
thats pretty good :P |
Originally Posted by litchfield
The 'Spec C' is the ultimate performance version of the STI range, improving performance can be done by either increasing power or reducing weight. The Spec C applied both. It cuts 90kg from the 'Spec C' by eliminating front sub frames, by thinning roof panel, boot lid and windows, and by ditching luxury equipment such as air conditioning. At 1310kg, it is 120kg lighter than a "regular" Sti. Weight distribution has also been carefully thought about with the larger intercooler water spray container now beginning fitted behind the rear seat panel.
The chassis has also been improved with extra rigidity and the suspension features changes to caster and geometry set-up. Even the 17 inch Alloys feature a special new tyre design developed with Bridgestone. The improvement in performance is just as thorough; the engine now features a lower resistance roller bearing turbo, Motor sport ECU and revised inlet cams. This all adds to a more responsive and powerful engine, torque has improved by 8.5 lbft (now 290lbft). The 'Spec C' is the ultimate performance incarnation of the STI range. |
"It cuts 90kg from the 'Spec C' "
"it is 120kg lighter than a "regular" Sti" :confused: Hmm, some confusion there :D From Subarus own website http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Su...4?Opendocument Sti UK = 1475kg WRX = 1395kg |
dont ask me...... ;) best get the spec'c' on a weigh bridge..... altho mine will be a heavy one....... came with A/C :confused:
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That what I love about the classics 337bhp and 1240kgs :D
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I went out in the 'Spec C' today with Mr Tuscan.
That is a serious bit of kit! http://www.esoftpro.com/demo/EGuestPRO/emoticon/228.gif And boy can he can drive!! http://www.esoftpro.com/demo/EGuestPRO/emoticon/226.gif I'm amazed at the differance weight, dccd and a twin scroll turbo makes. And it's not even had a decat / remap yet!! Well impressed!! :thumb: |
Have to admit, I never really understood what all the fuss was about with the Spec C, but after a blat with Tuscan.......OH MY GOD! :eek: That thing is FAAAAAAST :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
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:D:D
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Me next ;) !!
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Me next ;) !!
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
Looks like you didnt lock the DCCD based on the wheel speeds that apear to be diferent in the photo?
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yes, you have to use 100% lock otherwise the 66/33 torque split causes the rears to spin faster and you might get false readings from the dyno.
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so in that case if they didnt do mine or the WR1's the readings are most likely all out....... mmmmmm time for another RR session..........
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
yes, you have to use 100% lock otherwise the 66/33 torque split causes the rears to spin faster and you might get false readings from the dyno.
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Not sure what the effect would be specifically, it would depend on how the dyno works out the torque.
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When my WR1 last got rr the were negligible differences between the diff being locked or fully open. Not sure why, surely john has a point?
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Originally Posted by tuscan57
dont ask me...... ;) best get the spec'c' on a weigh bridge..... altho mine will be a heavy one....... came with A/C :confused:
Tony:D |
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