R.B.5

Can someone please tell me the differences between these two cars!

Impreza WRX STi Type R
Impreza WRX STi Version 5

Thx

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Type R's are 2 door
The (normally) have no abs and a mechanical differential (adjustable).
I think that covers the main bits

Tony

pban

Type R has water spray I think

Andy McCord

Type R also has different gearing i.e engine revs higher on the motorway

DanTheMan

Heres the standard tecnical spec of an STi5 and the typeR "extras" are in brackets at the bottom

Standard technical spec WRX STi5

Blue Printed Engine & Gearbox
Steel Crankshaft
Forged Pistons
Uprated Engine Mounts
STI ECU
STI Intercooler & Inlet Manifold
STI Single Bore Exhaust (Sodium Filled)
STI Gearbox
STI Quickshift
STI Clutch
STI Suspension
STI Struts & Springs
STI Anti Roll Bar
STI Carbon Fibre Strut Brace
STI High Level Rear Spoiler
STI Fog Light Blanking Covers
STI Grill & Boot Badge
STI Seats & Door Panels
Die Cast Aluminium Wishbones
Stronger Suspension Bushes
Braided Wiring
4 Pot Front Brake Calipers
Front & Rear Vented Discs
Performance Brake Pads
Aluminium Bonnet & Boot
CD Player, STI Dial Surround
MOMO Steering Wheel (Airbag)
Colour Coded Skirts
Electric Mirrors
Height Adjustable Front Seats
Rear Screen Wash Wipe
(TypeR) 2 door bodyshell
(TypeR) Group-N close ratio gearbox
(TypeR) Adjustable electromechanical centre differential
(TypeR) Intercooler water spray
(TypeR) Rear twin opposed piston brake caliper
(TypeR) Rally style roof vent (V limited model)
(TypeR) Rear tinted windows
(TypeR) No ABS
(TypeR) No electric aerial

Steve001

iTrader: (7)

Urrrrrm oh yes!

i'll have one of the above please

DanTheMan

Oh and the type R's are a lot rarer I believe the P1 was a de-tuned version of this car produced for the UK market, and I know which one I'd rather have

R.B.5

Thx guys...i was thinking of changing my RB5 for one of the above but was unsure of which one to go for! I was also looking at a WRX which afaik only has more BHP??

Gav

chiark

Sodium filled exhaust??????????

Shurely shome mistake?

I would have thought "sodium filled valves" is a possibility. But exhaust?

I could be wrong, but it just sounds strange.

adamm

LOL - always wondered what that trail of white stuff my Type R was leaving behind.

scoobynutta555

yawn
was waiting for an anti P1 post, de tuned version of an sti my ****

ozzy

you mean an "over-priced, detuned version of an sti"

Sorry couldn't resist

Stefan

DanTheMan

Chiark, I was quoting the IWOC website for the sodium filled exhaust:
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpsti.html

as for a P1 slagging, take the TypeR and:

Remove the STi suspension
Remove the close ratio gearbox
Remove the waterspray
Remove the adjustable diff
Remove the aluminium suspension arms
Add ABS

then you have a P1, thats de-tuning in my dictionary, BUT P1's are fantastic cars and I'd have one anyday if I could afford one I just think you get more for your money with a typeR, and thats my opinion and I'm entitled to it

scoobynutta555

De tuning in my book means the engine is tweeked to give less power. You havent listed any such proceedure therefore you need to buy a new dictionary

Of course its your opinion and youre entitled to it. However in order to take your opinion seriously id expect you to have owned both cars which i suspect you havent along with other rent-a-quote P1 bashers.

johnfelstead

TypeRA's have a quickrack too.
TypeRA's are 50Kg lighter than TypeR's
TypeRA's have 4 doors
TypeRA's have a front and rear mechanical LSD
Its sodium filled exhaust valves.

P1's are great, they are quite diferent to TypeR/RA's, i look at them as softened for the average UK work to home comuter every day rep mobile type thing. Where as the TypeR/RA is a bit more, dedicated enthusiast who can understand that a mechanical diff and locking centre diff is going to be more in ya face type thing.

DanTheMan

You know what it all comes down to dont you ?

some people have electric folding mirrors, and some don't

seriously though, its a horses for courses scenario, apologies for unintentionally making the thread into a "my dads car is faster than your dads so ner" they are all most excellent cars, each with its own merits. I bet John & me wont be as smug when our adjustable diffs disintergrate and we wished we had an extendable 3 yr warranty from subaru UK....

......off to buy a dictionary now

johnfelstead

Not at all. If my centre diff goes pop i'll just get it repared at a local subaru specialist. I wont hold out for IM, who no doubt would invalidate my waranty for driving the car as advertised.

P.S at least i have a centre diff to pop.