Performance difference: S204 vs Spec C?
 

After watching the video below, it got me thinking what the difference would be in terms of a flat out drag race & also a few laps on the track between the two cars. In paticular I was thinking of my hawkeye Spec C which is running 330bhp with a Powerstation remap, against a S204?

I know the S204 has a handbuilt/balanced/blueprinted engine but power IIRC is approx 320 or 330 bhp. It does apparently have superior suspension to Spec C but in the real world how would that all compare to the lighter Spec C with 330bhp? Anyone know??

YouTube - Tsukuba Battle

The best car to use for a direct comparison here would be the RA-R, which has the same blueprinted engine and VF42 turbo as the S204, all the same STI rose jointed suspension goodies and the adjustable STI suspension, although I would expect slightly different spring rates between the two. Both were Ltd Ed cars and are effectively the same car, but one based an a Spec C shell, the other based on a JDM STI.

Head to head, I suspect after a few laps the RA-R would be in front by a few lengths, but not far into the distance.

Think all the ltd editions like ra-r and s204 use the spec-c as a base car anyway, do they not.

The S204 is one of the best handling cars i have ever driven in my life the setup is ideal for uk roads and would handle much better then the ra-r round A and B roads.

It combines the class (thanks to the seats and the matt black interior) of an rs4 which i have previously had and the buzz of an impreza sti. For me the S204 is the best all rounder and i will be keeping one Untill the end of days.

In comparsion with the spec c in all honesty there would'nt be much in it as the S204 runs 350 bhp as standard (have video footage and print out to prove it). In a drag race i don't think there'd be much in it and on the track i think the out come would be similar as the spec c has the weight advantage..


Immy

No. S204 is a standard JDM STI given the STI treatment to become a Ltd Ed car. It won't have undergone the weight saving measures of a Spec C shell i.e. use thinner glass, use lighter body panels and have all sound deadening removed or the ligher front sub frame.

Thanks for comments so far ;) Very interesting to hear comments from members who have owned or driven the cars in question i.e. Juggers & MrRA. Its just that though I love my Spec C , my dream Impreza would be the S204, but £30k is a bit too much for me!! Hence I was wondering whether in time my spec c with a few choice mods e.g Big brake kit/ Uprated suspension/ ALK/Powerstatipon stage 3 to 365bhp etc & a few bits like retrimmed leather interior would bring it closer to the S204??

Hello Rickya,

I have moved from a Newage Spec-C V-Limited to a S204.....

I can only say the S204 is not as Raw as the Spec-C, but it feels totally different & better on the Road IMO :thumb:

Cheers,

Michael

Thanx Mick ;) I think the only Scooby I would change my Spec C for would be the S204. Maybe one day, funds permitting. Did you have to put a lot more £'s in to buy the S204?

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Ricky upgrade your suspension with some Tein racing coilovers with EDFC controller, ALK and adjustable rollbars and wrap your wheels in some Toyo R888's - you will out do a S204 handling wise any day of the week !

As far as performance is concerned, the rolling road run will send you in the right direction :thumb:

Cheers Killer :) I think ur right with suspension upgrades, definetley need coilovers & ALK. Iv also just got hold of another set of 235/ RE070's ;)

Also like you said will have better idea what to do in terms of power mods after rolling road.

ps will giv u a ring tmrw about rolling road day etc mate

Hello Rickya,

When buying in Japan, its all about how much you want to spend :thumb:

I bought a Grade 6 - AKA As New Condition :luxhello:

But then I went a bit mad.......... :freak3:

The car was perfect..... but I just wanted a bit more power.... as you do :wonder:

I now have a steel build in the S204, Uprated Turbo, Injectors / Fueling, Air Flow, Exhaust, etc & Mapping By Bob Rawle with advanced ECU control :norty:


I can only say I am loving the performance with the S204 suspension etc :thumb:

Cheers,

Michael