Whats the difference?
Hi, I've been looking for a nice classic STi for some time now. I recently came across a WRX RA which looks absolutely spotless. It is at the very top of my budget so I would not be able to mod for some time. I have driven a normal WRX and wasn't that impressed which is why I started looking for an STi. Whats make an RA different from the normal WRX?
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its light weight
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Originally Posted by uk300scoob
(Post 8665225)
its light weight
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I believe the RA also has a very short ratio gearbox, so better accelaration but not so good top end.
Have a read through this topic it has some mentions of the RA: https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-ra-r-sti.html |
Don't forget the RA (race altered) was the cheapest version they did LOL
Shaun |
Originally Posted by uk300scoob
(Post 8665225)
its light weight
Originally Posted by Midlife......
(Post 8665302)
Don't forget the RA (race altered) was the cheapest version they did LOL
Shaun |
Yes was the cheapest. Its a wrx with all the extras taken off. But get shorter gearing and water spray
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The RA sibling was cheaper because it had so much kit deleted, steel wheels, no colour coding etc.
It was lighter and had shorter gearing though. Do not confuse the RA with the newage Spec C which was more expensive due to performance mofifications. Shaun |
Originally Posted by Midlife......
(Post 8665322)
The RA sibling was cheaper because it had so much kit deleted, steel wheels, no colour coding etc.
It was lighter and had shorter gearing though. Do not confuse the RA with the newage Spec C which was more expensive due to performance mofifications. Shaun Subaru : W reg Sonic Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA WRC |
Not an RA... no roof vent , colour etc. :D
Shaun |
Yes it is an RA!
The WRC Limited's came in 74f, Its the same as mine, close ratio box and 276bhp as standard. It will probably top out at about 120mph ish, but it gets there rather sharpish. WRX had no roof vent or DCCD and had the addition of ABS, which the STi didn't have. The Limited had a few extras and in my opinion is the one to have :D |
and its got air con from what i no they didnt have it
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If you do get it, the o/s/r tyre is on the wrong way round :lol1:
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Because its a LIMITED AND IT HAS A FEW EXTRAS :rolleyes:
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Just noticed it's a V Limited... the WRX RA V Limited had no roof vent and came in blue, apologies for post 10
Shaun |
V limited's where the earlier version, 99-00 are WRC Limited's ;)
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Thanks :D
Shaun |
Originally Posted by mattwrxCS
(Post 8665504)
V limited's where the earlier version, 99-00 are WRC Limited's ;)
Someone who knows there type ra......;):notworthy:notworthy Type-RA.co.uk - Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, Impreza WRX STi Type RA, Impreza Type RA V Limited, Scooby V. Ltd, visit the WRX forum & Subaru forum |
MattwrxCS
Just curious..here are the OEM subaru brochures from November 1999 http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downlo...%206%20jap.pdf Which model do the brochures refer to ? Cheers Shaun |
Page 5....pure sports sedan
wrx type ra limited |
So, the only thing different from that RA and a wrx is the box? As it has elecy windows,abs,airbags etc all the RA's weight saving has been added back on!
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The wrx ra limiteds that i have seen came with some pink sti suspension parts......which were not on the sti version ra limited as standard.
There is a tread on here somewhere dedicated to the Wrx type ra limited.. |
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ease-sign.html
Please just ignore the bit about the 2 door ra.......it has since been confirmed as a myth..... |
The brochures I posted relate to the Ver VI Limited's from November 1999.......did they manufacture the RA limited (bruchure) alongside the RA WRC Limited mentioned in post 17 ??
I can't find any mention of the WRC limited in Long's book or find an OEM brochure mentioning a WRC limted.... confused LOL Shaun |
Originally Posted by mit
(Post 8665998)
So, the only thing different from that RA and a wrx is the box? As it has elecy windows,abs,airbags etc all the RA's weight saving has been added back on!
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Nice car :)
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Originally Posted by Ste98Turbo
(Post 8666563)
As well as the low ratio box the RA's come with a stronger closed deck block, 5th injector and inter cooler spray too :thumb:
It was the earlier models that had the block and 5th injector. |
I can't tell you about brochures,
but i can tell you the model info and spec for my car :thumb: |
This is a proper anorak debate! :lol1:
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Originally Posted by Midlife......
(Post 8666365)
The brochures I posted relate to the Ver VI Limited's from November 1999.......did they manufacture the RA limited (bruchure) alongside the RA WRC Limited mentioned in post 17 ??
I can't find any mention of the WRC limited in Long's book or find an OEM brochure mentioning a WRC limted.... confused LOL Shaun Here are some scans of the original press release for the wrc limited range. http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/version_5_limited.pdf Proud to be an "Ra" anorak........:lol1: |
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