Returning to the fold - JDM spec c advice
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Returning to the fold - JDM spec c advice
It's been a while since I owned an Impreza. Maybe 8 years I reckon. I had 3 up to that point with the last one being a 2004 JDM Litchfield sti which was a cracking car but I'm after something a bit more hardcore for the odd track day and highland road trips.
From experience, a twinscroll JDM is a must. I'm thinking along the lines of a 2005 wide track, spec c type RA as a base car. I'm going to be picky and opt for a mint one with low miles(sub 50k). I'm looking for as subtle as possible so stock looks.
What's the consensus on importing currently? Buy one from an importer or commission someone to look for exactly what I want?
I feel the safest option is to get one imported myself. That way I can get it remapped and under sealed from day one. Not sure if it's still the case but I remember years ago there was all sorts of blown engines and corrosion issues on imports.
Who's recommended to help and is there anything I should be looking out for?
Thanks
From experience, a twinscroll JDM is a must. I'm thinking along the lines of a 2005 wide track, spec c type RA as a base car. I'm going to be picky and opt for a mint one with low miles(sub 50k). I'm looking for as subtle as possible so stock looks.
What's the consensus on importing currently? Buy one from an importer or commission someone to look for exactly what I want?
I feel the safest option is to get one imported myself. That way I can get it remapped and under sealed from day one. Not sure if it's still the case but I remember years ago there was all sorts of blown engines and corrosion issues on imports.
Who's recommended to help and is there anything I should be looking out for?
Thanks
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Thanks for that. Would be great if I could do it direct. I'll look them up
Any issues with the sva? I think I'm right in saying that it's not needed for a 10 yo car?
Any issues with the sva? I think I'm right in saying that it's not needed for a 10 yo car?
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I think £12k is not enough for a mint low mileage 2005 wide track spec c type RA or Spec C, probably pick a Blob Spec C up at a push, but it wont have low miles or be mint/clean might need some work/paint etc.
You would probably have a better chance of finding a very clean sub 50k mile widetrack JDM STi for that budget and probably have more choice, also depending what your using the car for???
Is it a occasional track car??? or clean/mint road car??? does it need to be a Spec C?? or would a normal widetrack JDM STi be just as practical for your needs and just as good.
You would probably have a better chance of finding a very clean sub 50k mile widetrack JDM STi for that budget and probably have more choice, also depending what your using the car for???
Is it a occasional track car??? or clean/mint road car??? does it need to be a Spec C?? or would a normal widetrack JDM STi be just as practical for your needs and just as good.
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I think £12k is not enough for a mint low mileage 2005 wide track spec c type RA or Spec C, probably pick a Blob Spec C up at a push, but it wont have low miles or be mint/clean might need some work/paint etc.
You would probably have a better chance of finding a very clean sub 50k mile widetrack JDM STi for that budget and probably have more choice, also depending what your using the car for???
Is it a occasional track car??? or clean/mint road car??? does it need to be a Spec C?? or would a normal widetrack JDM STi be just as practical for your needs and just as good.
You would probably have a better chance of finding a very clean sub 50k mile widetrack JDM STi for that budget and probably have more choice, also depending what your using the car for???
Is it a occasional track car??? or clean/mint road car??? does it need to be a Spec C?? or would a normal widetrack JDM STi be just as practical for your needs and just as good.
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Thanks for that. Couple there I really like. Keep forgetting to check auto trader for cars these days. Tend to look at eBay and ph!
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Just a random thought but if you want to use the car for touring in the Highlands (where 99 RON fuel stations can be few and far between) and you like to make progress, you may find the 50 ltr tank in the Spec C a limitation.
It's the reason I opted for a non Spec C JDM for my first newage. Of course a 60 ltr tank can be retrofitted to a Spec C, which is what I'll likely do on my next car.
It's the reason I opted for a non Spec C JDM for my first newage. Of course a 60 ltr tank can be retrofitted to a Spec C, which is what I'll likely do on my next car.
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Just a random thought but if you want to use the car for touring in the Highlands (where 99 RON fuel stations can be few and far between) and you like to make progress, you may find the 50 ltr tank in the Spec C a limitation.
It's the reason I opted for a non Spec C JDM for my first newage. Of course a 60 ltr tank can be retrofitted to a Spec C, which is what I'll likely do on my next car.
It's the reason I opted for a non Spec C JDM for my first newage. Of course a 60 ltr tank can be retrofitted to a Spec C, which is what I'll likely do on my next car.
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I'm in negotiations with a dealer about a new import. He says he doesn't normally remap them as they will adjust for 99 Ron. I was always under the impression that a remap was essential and I know Litchfield remap all their imports
I may be thinking of older cars though
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The quantity of models is driving me nuts! Spec c, spec c type ra, spec c type ra v ltd, wr, etc!
I wouldn't mind but there doesn't seem to be a definable difference between them. Some spec c's have all the toys, some have nowt!
Do they all have the aluminium bonnet and boot lid?
I wouldn't mind but there doesn't seem to be a definable difference between them. Some spec c's have all the toys, some have nowt!
Do they all have the aluminium bonnet and boot lid?
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That's a fair point. I am thinking about mapping it for regular unleaded(maybe even a switchable map if that's doable) but didn't think about the range. I've ridden bikes up there a fair bit with 120mile range. I'm guessing maybe 200miles on a 50litre tank? Should be ok. Cheers