After 4 years and two classics (MY94 and MY97 UK turbo's)I finally managed to get my hands on the car I wanted all along, a cool grey V5 type-r :)

It's had to have a recon engine fitted (by API) so its being carefully run in (only 200 miles to go), but even on gentle throttle and a 4000 limit it feels great.

Compared to my 97 saloon, I've noticed a few things:

1: It's not nearly as uncivilised as some make out. The ride's harder, but perfectly acceptable, and the power is delivered more smoothly. As motorways bore me silly, the close gears are fine.

2: The Jap spec Bridgestones are possibly the worst tyres I have ever had. They tramline, they're too hard, and feel inconsistent. My old P-Zero's were great, and a new set (and maybe some 18"ers to go with them) will be on my "to do" list.

3: How have I coped without a rear wiper for so long? :)

4: The interior is SO much nicer that the 97 car.

5. The body control and steering feel is way ahead of the UK car. A quickrack would have been even nicer, but the positive feel makes up for that. With a geometry set up will be even better!

6: I have been genuinely good running it in (honestly!!!) so the performance is a mystery to me. It feels VERY strong though.

7: It sounds great.

8: It looks amazing.

9: This list is already too long, and I havn't even started!!!

I've looked up this site almost everyday for the last four years, but havn't really had much to say. I'd like to give some thanks to all the people who have posted here though, as the knowledge I've scavenged has been invaluble in picking this car, and will get more valuble no doubt as I get used to it!!!!

Anyone in the Stourbridge/Kidderminster area, keep your eyes open for me!

James.

hi, well done with buying a type r. you wont be dissapointed. be careful when putting foot down in the wet if you have diff set to rear for obvious reasons. i have sent you an informational e-mail about the diff control.

Thanks, appreciate it.

I've read a lot about the DCCD, it's one of the reasons I wanted the R so badly.

I've had no traction problems in the wet so far, but I wouldn't be running it in right if I did!

TYP 3R, could you send me the same e-mail as per profile as i'm interested in a Version 6 type R. i'm trying to gather as much info as possible at the moment,

gav..:)

well done mines on a boat that departed Nagoya last week... cant wait

Congrats and welcome aboard - I have exactly the same colour as you, and upgraded from a MY99 WRX.

Enjoy ;)

TYP 3R - Sorry to add to the list but could you please also whizz that email over to me too? I've had my V4 Type R since the summer and whilst I have sourced some info on the centre diff I could do with all the extra info I can get...especially with the snow that's forecast for this week!

T-gro and gravelexpress - congratulations - I didn't know anything about Scoobs, let alone Type R's when I bought mine but can't believe how lucky I was to have discovered this model - a fantastic piece of machinery (and an absolute monster too!)

As a fellow cool grey V5 type-r owner I think you have the best scoob in the best colour LOL :D

p.s. I ran Pirellis on mine for two days and they where absolute sh1te - now running Toyo proxies. You may want to make sure your tyre choice is correct - Goodyear F1's are also recommended.

With the diff control, in the wet you can provoke very safe slides - just be aware that when you move the power forward it gets more understeer (as I found out on a roundabout !)..

Get a knock link fitted (if you haven't already got one)

:D

[Edited by what would scooby do - 1/26/2004 8:48:29 AM]

scoobygav, heres some more info on the V6 for ya...

WRX typeR STi Version VI Limited

STi Blue Printed Engine
STi Group N Low Ratio Gearbox
STi ECU
STI Stainless Exhaust (Sodium Filled)
STi Inverted mono-tube strut suspension.
STi Aluminium lower suspension arms
STi Carbon front strut brace
STi Carbon rear strut brace
STi Anti roll bar
STi Intercooler & inlet manifold
STi Forged molybdenum pistons
STi Quick shift
STi quickrack 13:1 steering
STi Competition clutch
STi Large-size engine under tray
Reinforced Steel Crankshaft
Front viscous diff
Reinforced mechanical rear diff
DCCD (Electro-magnetic driver controlled center differential)
4-Pot front brake callipers
Rear twin opposed piston brake caliper
Front & Rear Vented Discs
Inter cooler water spray
Uprated Engine Mounts
Braided Wiring

Aluminium bonnet and boot
Rally style roof vent
WRC Ltd Edition seats
WRC Ltd Edition Dash
Tinted rear windows
STi High Level Rear Spoiler
STi Fog Light Blanking Covers
STi Front Spoiler
Colour Coded Skirts
Electric Folding Mirrors
Air conditioning
Climate control
Rear Screen Wash Wipe
MOMO Steering Wheel (Airbag)

No ABS
No ICE or speakers

300ps (295bhp)
0-60 4.3sec

peccy no.520/1000

Type 3r could you email me too that info on the diff, bought my version 4 in november and would be interested in some info about the diff control, good fun it the wet but scary in the snow.!
Cheers

Hope you're using octane booster and/or are fitting a KnockLink T-Gro. Wouldn't want your new pride and joy going lame unnecessarily... :)

Cheers Peccy YHM:)

gav..

Welcome aboard

Had my r for 3 months now and stil getting used to it....

Defo get a knocklink like others mentioned and a case of octane boost!!!! lol

Thanks all.

greasemonkey.... I am indeed using octane booster, but a remap (ecutek most likely) will happen when its properly run in :)

I've heard stories of knocklinks being oversensitive, and picking up on other noises, does anyone think if properly mapped it becomes an unnecessary worry rather than a sensible precaution?

Is it that reliable at actually detecting det?

All Type R owners have you seen the electronic Active Diff controller GEMs is doing for the Engine Management group buy. Also doing group buy on the active Diff. Under Second group buy for GEMS.

By the way congrats to all Type R owners they are fantastic cars

Generally? Yes, especially seeing the built-in knock sensor isn't effective at higher engine speeds. As far as picking up spurious engine noise and reporting it as knock, that can to a large extent be eliminated by someone tuning the sensitivity while listening to a pair of det cans.

Even better, the new KnockLink digital contains filtering circuitry that is much more able to separate det out from all the other noise the mic picks up, so if in doubt, try and get one of those.

I'd still strongly suggest the fitting of a KnockLink even if you have the car remapped. All you need is a bad tank of fuel or a failing MAF sensor to put the car into the danger zone - something a KL will alert you to before any damage gets done.

So Grease wheres the best place to get the Digital knocklinks from.

Not sure whether it's on sale yet, but if it is, Bob will have them.

Thanks greasemonkey. That's interesting, I hadn't heard of the digital version.

A question to what would scooby do....

What was it you didn't like about the Pirelli's?

I ran Toyos and Bridgestones previously, and the P-Zeros were far superior (in my opinion) They didn't have the greatest lateral grip, but they were very progressive. They were entertaining while inspiring more confidence than the others.

They would have seemed an ideal tyre to compliment a more aggressive car. Did you find something different, or do you just like life on the edge :D

I know they don't get the greatest praise on here, but I'm a fan....