Might become 99 STI type R owner (pics)
 

Hello there,
my first post in this forum for an obvious reason, I might become a 99 STI type R owner.

I live on Mauritius Island and actualy own a 220 hp Toyota Glanza Turbo. I have been active member on toyotagtturbo.com for a long time (under "azerty" name)

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/10/29917355811.jpg

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/3/6100465585.jpg

I have owned this little car for 6 years now and have spent quite some time working on it, so it will be hard to see her go.

now I have the opportunity to move on an 99 impreza STI type R

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10307293637.jpg

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10307293621.jpg

question I'm about to ask must have been asked hundred times, but I haven't seen newbee section to dig in, so sorry to ask again.
- could you please tell me things to check before buying hte car?
- is there a full spec sheet about this car on this forum or somewhere else?
- your oppinion about this model and how does it compare to other scoobies ?
- what should I know?
- Subarus doesn't have the best reputation in term of engine reliability, I guess it mainly caused of some guys doing bad engine tuning trying to boost more without working proper fueling/timing and other related things. what should I know that would be specific to subarus boxers engine (as I have a toyota inline turbo background and I'm totaly virgin to boxer turbo engines).
- Mauritius has RON92/95, I understand that the type R has ingnition timing optimized for RON100. would an emanage ultimate a good add on? (I'm used to this unit and have one ready to be fitted)
- if there are URLs related to my basic question, please link me, I'll read where the info is

cheers
Zak Shaker

This advice still stands

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ml#post6820945

Type R is basically same as a normal STi, but obviously 3 doors and it also has shorter gearing.

95 RON is to low. You'd need a remap to be safe I'd say.

does the STI non type R has the 6 differencial setting too ? does redline at 8000 rpm too ? does it have intercooler sprayer and special non hydrolic cylindrehead valves ? I thought it was specific to type R

Does the standard ECU can be remaped ? standard plug to a computer? if yes, where to get software? otherwize I could plug in my Emanage Ultimate as I'm quite familiar with it

In order: No, yes, no and not sure (but does have the same forged pistons)

The ECU can be remapped. Not sure of the software.

BTW, thanks for the interesting buyers guide link ;)
and thanks for your help, I'll have to search info about this ECU now

Yes the STI version has DCCD, red line 7800, yes it has IC water spray and yes it does have solid lifters.
Its the same engine as in other sti's of the same year.

??? STi doesn't have DCCD or water spray. Not mine anyway!

They're both standard on the sti type r and ra. The non-sti versions and the non-type r/ra's don't have them fitted as standard.

Krazy is on about sti type r........which has the above.

apparently, but I was trying to compare standard STI with type R version ;)

I have a credit at whiteline. as they haven't delivered ordered items. what could be a nice addon to that STI ?
swaybars?

here it is, the type R has been delivered today :)

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/12117181993.jpg

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/12117181943.jpg

hello azerty. Im TRD over on toyotagtturbo.com

I have a type R Limited edition.

héhé, cool then, I might have few questions very soon for you ;)

i want one

I'm a London based Mauritian, White STI Type R Owner.

Drop me a message if you have any questions and I'll see what I can offer

Regards

Esh

hello Esh,
in fact I'm still working to find which ems to used !!

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...ml#post6892507

So, I've been looking around to fit bigger 17' rims. still haven't finalized the list, then still need to choose which one to go for !

ADVAN

RG
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...s/advan_rg.png

RGII
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag..._gold_side.png


OZ

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...perleggera.png
Superleggera

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag..._evolution.png
Superturismo

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...s/oz_crono.png
Crono


RAYS

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...te37goldpl.png
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...e37_bronze.png
TE37

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...ght_silver.png
RE30

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...sti_rszero.png
STI, RS-Zero



Rota

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...eam_silver.png
Slipstream


SRS

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag...ofessorsp1.png


WORK
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/imag.../work_rszr.png
RSZ-R

Superleggera gets my vote

oh noooo, I ended in the danger zone :mad:

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/da..._57PRO/big.jpg

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/da...57OPTI/big.jpg

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/da...AX_PRO/big.jpg

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/da...0_57SZ/big.jpg

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/da...80_57S/big.jpg

may someone eraze this from my mind before I loose it ?

Rays get my vote for sure:thumb:

plenty of rays to choose from there. plus those gram light RAYS special series

ohh, and I almost missed those ones

http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan.../de_car_03.jpg

http://www.yokohamatire.jp/yrc/japan.../de_car_01.jpg


ADVAN racing RS. :notworthy

wonder how it would look on a type r

finaly found some rims localy after 4 month of search !

here is a photo in front of an other white subaru that was parked in front of the wheelshop
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34215550412.jpg

I have removed the uggly chrome caps, need tires now

just fitted some eagle F1 on them :)

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34708421967.jpg

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34708421964.jpg

and here is how it looks on the car :)

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34708422068.jpg

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34708422046.jpg

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34709151638.jpg

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/12/34709151660.jpg

Very nice:thumb: see you got rid of the big bonnet scoop looks much better.

both look ace!!!!
you got rid of the black splitter???? was toying with the idea of leaving my p1 splitter in black, your's is the first white car i've seen with a black splitter