Hello guys!
I was searching for a key differences between 96 v3 wrx non jdm, wrx jdm and sti. Found some info about engine differences, but I'd also like to know if there was any differances in gearbox, wheels, brakes and any other stuff.
Would really appreciate any help.
thx!

 

Different intercooler, close ratio box and 4 pot front brakes iirc. Don't think they did a non jdm wrx in a classic. Certainly not in the UK anyway.

 

This is my input, anyone reading this please amend list as I'm sure I forgot something.

WRX
White/ Grey highlighted seats
Silver 5 spoke Wheels
Low Level Spoiler
Black Springs
Black inlet manifold
Open Deck Block
Black basic Intercooler
No Strut bar
Large WRX decal on boot

STI
Red Highlighted Seats
Mid Level Spoiler (Larger spoiler was introduced with V5)
Gold 5 spoke Wheels
Pink Springs
Red inlet manifold
Open some Closed Deck Block, but all have upgraded internals
Silver Intercooler, with STI lettering
Carbon Strut bar
STI badging on fenders

Notes:
- Any non JDM Impreza had about 50bhp less power and no rear wiper.

 

I believe you can get a non JDM Impreza in early years, I thought before 1996 they were all imports but I was shown that was not the case. All import models are faster and have a harder suspension setup.

 

wrx and sti are jdm only in the classics, if you see someone selling a uk wrx then its a uk turbo and not a wrx.