Would you go jdm or uk sti?
05 August 2016, 12:25 AM
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Would you go jdm or uk sti?
Im in a position to buy another impreza and pretty sure itll be a blob and yes I've googled the differences etc of the jdm and uk cars but in real owners experience what is the one to go for? Also what's pros and cons each please
05 August 2016, 07:13 AM
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Owned many uk sti's and now a jdm widetrack and can honestly say I don't miss the uk sti anymore infact the jdm is better in everyway although I missed the distinctive unequal length burble but that was soon taken care of by the blitz nur spec totally in love with the jdm now 
There's some real good white examples knocking about at the moment on here owned by fellow enthusiasts which I would have snatched last year when I was looking for one
There's some real good white examples knocking about at the moment on here owned by fellow enthusiasts which I would have snatched last year when I was looking for one
05 August 2016, 09:49 AM
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I am now in my 8th Subaru.
Only the first three were UK models the remainder JDM.
Pro's.
Spec and everything else.
Con's.
People who have not owned a JDM car think they know better.
Only the first three were UK models the remainder JDM.
Pro's.
Spec and everything else.
Con's.
People who have not owned a JDM car think they know better.
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05 August 2016, 10:36 AM
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I am on my 6th Impreza now. My current is a blob Spec C type RA. Both have their pros and cons, and although I'm a big big fan of UK models, you can't steer away from the fact that the JDM's are technically superior. Some folk see certain aspects of cars as being better because it's suited to their needs, whereas others will argue the opposite.
I will always argue that the UK 2.5 lumps are brilliant though. At 70mph, my JDM blob sits at just over 3k.....my previous hawk STi sat at 2.5k and would cruise along With such brilliant ease. My JDM, although fantastic to drive, gets a bit tiresome on a long journey because it's not suited to UK roads. Equally, when I'm cutting around town, it swings the other way. The twin scroll roller bearing VF36 setup spools up much quicker that my hawk did, and although you have more low-down torque from the 2.5, the advantage of spooling up lower down the Rev range trumps this. However, if we start talking about driving characteristics, handling, turn-in etc, there is literally no comparison. JDM every time.
Oh, and I love my roof flap
I will always argue that the UK 2.5 lumps are brilliant though. At 70mph, my JDM blob sits at just over 3k.....my previous hawk STi sat at 2.5k and would cruise along With such brilliant ease. My JDM, although fantastic to drive, gets a bit tiresome on a long journey because it's not suited to UK roads. Equally, when I'm cutting around town, it swings the other way. The twin scroll roller bearing VF36 setup spools up much quicker that my hawk did, and although you have more low-down torque from the 2.5, the advantage of spooling up lower down the Rev range trumps this. However, if we start talking about driving characteristics, handling, turn-in etc, there is literally no comparison. JDM every time.
Oh, and I love my roof flap
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05 August 2016, 01:01 PM
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For the record I would personally go for JDM 10 times out of 10, but to offer some balance it's worth bearing in mind that if this car is a daily driver:
-5th and 6th gears are lower so (even) less relaxing on long motorway stints
-Twin-scroll turbo means you are always using the turbo (no pootling around below turbo range for economy) so MPG is even more catastrophic than a UK car - you'll struggle to break 20 MPG even when pootling
Other than that, its has to be JDM all the way
-5th and 6th gears are lower so (even) less relaxing on long motorway stints
-Twin-scroll turbo means you are always using the turbo (no pootling around below turbo range for economy) so MPG is even more catastrophic than a UK car - you'll struggle to break 20 MPG even when pootling
Other than that, its has to be JDM all the way
05 August 2016, 01:12 PM
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I also say jdm, mine is used daily and although mpg on longer runs is worse than my old uk car I find around town basically the same. I generally average 20mpg which I don't think is that bad.
05 August 2016, 02:00 PM
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If you want economy and mpg get yourself a mkv 1.9tdi golf
05 August 2016, 02:04 PM
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[QUOTE=BrownPantsRacing;11864708]20mpg. Thank god rs-matt is currently banned.
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You missing him bro
SKINNY RATDAN ain't back neither
Sorry for going off topic all but kind of miss the guy
05 August 2016, 02:48 PM
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For the record I would personally go for JDM 10 times out of 10, but to offer some balance it's worth bearing in mind that if this car is a daily driver:
-5th and 6th gears are lower so (even) less relaxing on long motorway stints
-Twin-scroll turbo means you are always using the turbo (no pootling around below turbo range for economy) so MPG is even more catastrophgic than a UK car - you'll struggle to break 20 MPG even when pootling
Other than that, its has to be JDM all the way
-5th and 6th gears are lower so (even) less relaxing on long motorway stints
-Twin-scroll turbo means you are always using the turbo (no pootling around below turbo range for economy) so MPG is even more catastrophgic than a UK car - you'll struggle to break 20 MPG even when pootling
Other than that, its has to be JDM all the way
05 August 2016, 04:47 PM
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Torque GT and Prodrift UK have some for sale 
You've seen mine but it is off for remap loveliness on the 23rd. But in ECO 360 mile on a tank is easily done.
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...spec-b-gt.html
You've seen mine but it is off for remap loveliness on the 23rd. But in ECO 360 mile on a tank is easily done.
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...spec-b-gt.html
05 August 2016, 07:14 PM
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My first Subaru jdm hatch never driven another so can't possibly comment
This car is awesome I thought I made the wrong move initially when I bought it over an evo 8 mr after driving the hatch I'm happy with my choice of car been the correct one
This car is awesome I thought I made the wrong move initially when I bought it over an evo 8 mr after driving the hatch I'm happy with my choice of car been the correct one
05 August 2016, 07:25 PM
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hi all...any info would be appreciated here...i have a 04 sti NON widetrack running 480bhp..its ran 450bhp plus since 2010 with no issues with last couple of owners...ive never driven a jdm blobeye and when i got this i was non the wiser if im being honest regarding the differences as i was new to blobeyes...at that power whats the differences?? i understand the folding mirrors wont make a difference and i believe the uk sti has forged pistons where as the jdms have cast pistons...im not doubting the jdm is better and the next car i get will be a jdm but are the differences that significant?
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05 August 2016, 07:29 PM
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The U.K. Sti has forged pistons and the jdm imports have cast?? Really..
05 August 2016, 07:32 PM
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05 August 2016, 07:42 PM
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I'm selling up