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Old 02 May 2014, 08:41 PM
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What makes an rb5 an rb5 and what makes a prodrive rb5?

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Old 02 May 2014, 08:51 PM
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An RB5 is just a tarted up UKturbo. Came with fancy seats, nice paint colour and some hideous fog covers.
A prodrive RB5 will just be an RB5 that had the prodrive pathetic package installed thats all.

They also did the wr version that had the ppp package and fancy spoiler I think.

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Magazines & reviews of the time had a major hard on for the RB5, are they really as good as claimed? Never driven one.
Old 02 May 2014, 09:17 PM
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VBH drove one on 5th gear last week
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No, they really aren't that special. Just another boring watered down UK special edition.
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I wouldn't say mines boring at all.


Old 02 May 2014, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jaypug
I wouldn't say mines boring at all.


Correct, very nice indeed!
Old 02 May 2014, 10:14 PM
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That's very nice RB5 sir
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Jay - nice RB5! - does yours have the prodrive upgrade?
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Mines pretty boring as well pmsl
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Colour, subtle body styling and wheels are the main difference. Engine, suspension, brakes, gearbox are all as per the UK turbo.

I had a 99 in turbo with a tek 2 remap. Believe me, 270bhp in a classic is still quick, I don't care what anyone says. And I have also had an sti 3 and sti 4. No major differences in the real world to be honest.

In fact, I'm actually considering selling my 05 for another mint classic.

Anyone interested?
Old 03 May 2014, 08:30 AM
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love the colour of the rb5
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Didn't the RB5 also have a rigid rear bulkhead?
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Jaypug what are your wheels about, not original?
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Originally Posted by Nick_Cat
Didn't the RB5 also have a rigid rear bulkhead?
Yep solid bulk head.
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Originally Posted by pete marshall
Jaypug what are your wheels about, not original?
Believe they are prodrive pf7's. WR1 wheels.
Old 03 May 2014, 08:00 PM
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Yes wr1 rims.

Speedline prodrive 18".
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Originally Posted by pete marshall
Jay - nice RB5! - does yours have the prodrive upgrade?
No it's a non wr model but I've added the wr rear spoiler. And it's been remapped,exhaust etc so more power than prodrive items give.

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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
An RB5 is just a tarted up UKturbo. Came with fancy seats, nice paint colour and some hideous fog covers.
A prodrive RB5 will just be an RB5 that had the prodrive pathetic package installed thats all.

They also did the wr version that had the ppp package and fancy spoiler I think.
Fairly true but you're slightly off about the fog light covers, RB5's actually have the PIAA driving light kit fitted with 120 watt bulbs which give some serious light on full beam (until the reflectors corrode..which they will ), these came with driving light covers to match.

In standard form they're tame enough alright, but add some 1000cc injectors, a bigger turbo, FMIC, aftermarket ecu, 6 speed and a few other goodies and believe me they are far from boring


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