whats so special about a 22B
25 August 2002, 10:53 AM
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You have just answered your own question..
1. very rare
2. unique look (wide arches e.t.c)
3. powerful
4. 3 door
There are plenty more...
Dan
[Edited by dhorwich - 8/25/2002 11:11:07 AM]
1. very rare
2. unique look (wide arches e.t.c)
3. powerful
4. 3 door
There are plenty more...
Dan
[Edited by dhorwich - 8/25/2002 11:11:07 AM]
25 August 2002, 11:00 AM
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2.2 engine
quick steering rack
wider track (hence the arches)
padded rubberised dash rather than solid plastic
rear spoiler
plaque
alloys (inc wheel size)
to name a few more.
Not to sure about the quick as a p1 or sti comments....... (not in std form anyway).
quick steering rack
wider track (hence the arches)
padded rubberised dash rather than solid plastic
rear spoiler
plaque
alloys (inc wheel size)
to name a few more.
Not to sure about the quick as a p1 or sti comments....... (not in std form anyway).
25 August 2002, 11:39 AM
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taken from the SICD FAQ....
22B "Type UK"
In late 1998, Subaru UK officially imported 16 22Bs (described below), and passed them on to Prodrive for modification. The UK cars differ from the privately imported 22Bs, not just in their 3 year factory warranty, but with revised gear ratios more suited to UK roads. The was acheived by changing the final drive ratio from 3.9 to 4.44 to lengthen the gearing. Cosmetically, the car got the headlights from the '99 model, UK rear light clusters and driving lights (not fog lights!) were fitted where the normal 22B has blanking plates. From the back, you can tell you're looking at one of the rarest cars in the world by the "Type UK" and "Prodrive" stickers. The price was £39,950, and demand for the cars was overwhelming.
Interestingly, Subaru UK were not able to put their 16 cars through the Single Vehicle Approval scheme because the maximum of 50 privately imported 22Bs had already been registered in 1998. Consequently the Type UKs were registered in 1999. The cars do not meet European Type Approval regulations for noise and emissions
Japanese Special Editions
STi 22B
This stunning machine is based on the 1997 World Rally Championship-winning car. Only 399 were built for sale to the domestic market (another 25 were made for overseas markets) and they pre-sold almost instantly in early 1998, although many of those sales were to importers hoping to sell the car immediately. In Japan the car was sold for a retail price of about £28,000, but by the time they appeared in the UK as grey imports, many were sold for over £40k!! There are three cars known to have been issued with the 000 number, belonging to Dave Richards of Prodrive, Colin McRae and Nicky Grist. Colin and Nicky both purchased their cars directly form Subaru for an undisclosed sum.
Features include
2.2 litre engine restricted to 280 PS (276 bhp) for the Japanese domestic market.
seam-welded body shell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC)
Driver-adjustable front/rear diff
Twin-plate racing clutch
Quick steering rack (13:1 ratio)
Adjustable rear wing
revised suspension and bigger brakes over the STi 4
7.5 x 17" BBS alloy wheels with 235/40 ZR17 tyres
Blue alacantra seats and interior trim
Nardi (non-airbag) steering wheel
Uniquely numbered identity plate (1 to 400, with No 13 not being issued)
(A reader has pointed out that 22B in hexadecimal is 555 in decimal ...)
steve.
22B "Type UK"
In late 1998, Subaru UK officially imported 16 22Bs (described below), and passed them on to Prodrive for modification. The UK cars differ from the privately imported 22Bs, not just in their 3 year factory warranty, but with revised gear ratios more suited to UK roads. The was acheived by changing the final drive ratio from 3.9 to 4.44 to lengthen the gearing. Cosmetically, the car got the headlights from the '99 model, UK rear light clusters and driving lights (not fog lights!) were fitted where the normal 22B has blanking plates. From the back, you can tell you're looking at one of the rarest cars in the world by the "Type UK" and "Prodrive" stickers. The price was £39,950, and demand for the cars was overwhelming.
Interestingly, Subaru UK were not able to put their 16 cars through the Single Vehicle Approval scheme because the maximum of 50 privately imported 22Bs had already been registered in 1998. Consequently the Type UKs were registered in 1999. The cars do not meet European Type Approval regulations for noise and emissions
Japanese Special Editions
STi 22B
This stunning machine is based on the 1997 World Rally Championship-winning car. Only 399 were built for sale to the domestic market (another 25 were made for overseas markets) and they pre-sold almost instantly in early 1998, although many of those sales were to importers hoping to sell the car immediately. In Japan the car was sold for a retail price of about £28,000, but by the time they appeared in the UK as grey imports, many were sold for over £40k!! There are three cars known to have been issued with the 000 number, belonging to Dave Richards of Prodrive, Colin McRae and Nicky Grist. Colin and Nicky both purchased their cars directly form Subaru for an undisclosed sum.
Features include
2.2 litre engine restricted to 280 PS (276 bhp) for the Japanese domestic market.
seam-welded body shell (supposedly identical in shape to the WRC)
Driver-adjustable front/rear diff
Twin-plate racing clutch
Quick steering rack (13:1 ratio)
Adjustable rear wing
revised suspension and bigger brakes over the STi 4
7.5 x 17" BBS alloy wheels with 235/40 ZR17 tyres
Blue alacantra seats and interior trim
Nardi (non-airbag) steering wheel
Uniquely numbered identity plate (1 to 400, with No 13 not being issued)
(A reader has pointed out that 22B in hexadecimal is 555 in decimal ...)
steve.
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Actually currently the best info on the 22b is found on http://www.22b.com rather than IWOC.
http://www.22b.com/22bstory.htm and http://www.22b.com/22bhistory.htm
Steve
http://www.22b.com/22bstory.htm and http://www.22b.com/22bhistory.htm
Steve
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ooohhh, touchy. cheesed off that subarus finest is merely an also ran?
i'm not insecure, just secure in the knowledge that i have a better car than a 22b
pete
you uploaded them clips yet mate?
i'm not insecure, just secure in the knowledge that i have a better car than a 22b
pete
you uploaded them clips yet mate?
25 August 2002, 02:03 PM
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"better" in what way? I'd much rather a 22b than an Evo - even the 450. The 22b is as close as most will get to a real WRC car and the super low numbers means it will always be exclusive.
As for better handling (I may be wrong) but I don't remember JohnF or PTMW saying much about any Evo's doing well at the 200plus shootout handling competition even though there were some big bhp ones there?
As for better handling (I may be wrong) but I don't remember JohnF or PTMW saying much about any Evo's doing well at the 200plus shootout handling competition even though there were some big bhp ones there?
25 August 2002, 02:24 PM
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LMAO
keep it up guys! actually the mlr is a very good bbs, and i find the people there much less dismissive of other cars, and give credit where its due.
scoobynet is still an excellent bbs, despite the odd few who need to wake up and smell the roses
hence why i pop back now and then, such an easy wind up
every day i see threads on this bbs slating everyone from saxos to cossies, all from owners of a car that is not all that these days.
it doesnt happen anywhere near as much on the mlr, but then again, they aint as insecure about their cars as some here
as an ex scooby owner, i will continue to use this bbs from time to time, as there are some top people on here and i enjoy the banter.
happy motoring everyone
keep it up guys! actually the mlr is a very good bbs, and i find the people there much less dismissive of other cars, and give credit where its due.
scoobynet is still an excellent bbs, despite the odd few who need to wake up and smell the roses
hence why i pop back now and then, such an easy wind upevery day i see threads on this bbs slating everyone from saxos to cossies, all from owners of a car that is not all that these days.
it doesnt happen anywhere near as much on the mlr, but then again, they aint as insecure about their cars as some here
as an ex scooby owner, i will continue to use this bbs from time to time, as there are some top people on here and i enjoy the banter.
happy motoring everyone
25 August 2002, 03:33 PM
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"and i find the people there much less dismissive of other cars, and give credit where its due."
Is credit not due to the 22B then?
I give credit to all performance cars, and lets remember that performance is NOT speed, it is a number of things
Is credit not due to the 22B then?
I give credit to all performance cars, and lets remember that performance is NOT speed, it is a number of things
25 August 2002, 05:17 PM
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Performance 5 stars.
I was considering a harrier jumpjet but I was told an EVO 6 was better so the search goes on.
MLR how many people are on there and how many dont have evos mind due looking at some of the threads on there recently theres civil wars breaking out .
I was considering a harrier jumpjet but I was told an EVO 6 was better so the search goes on
. MLR how many people are on there and how many dont have evos
mind due looking at some of the threads on there recently theres civil wars breaking out .
26 August 2002, 12:03 AM
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scooby or evo ummmmmmm!
no contest scooby every time!
Spudgun V1 you made a mistake m8, it can happen,..
still it can be sorted. Sell your dodgy old evo and get another scooby, this is your home, this is where you spend your time, dont get jealous.
Oh I here evos are not selling too well just now.
I'll give you £1000 for it sight unseen,,,,,I know I'm doing you a big favour but you know scoobynet always keen to help evo owners
no contest scooby every time!
Spudgun V1 you made a mistake m8, it can happen,..
still it can be sorted. Sell your dodgy old evo and get another scooby, this is your home, this is where you spend your time, dont get jealous.
Oh I here evos are not selling too well just now.
I'll give you £1000 for it sight unseen,,,,,I know I'm doing you a big favour but you know scoobynet always keen to help evo owners
26 August 2002, 01:06 AM
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scooby or evo ummmmmmm!
no contest scooby every time!
Spudgun V1 you made a mistake m8, it can happen,..
still it can be sorted. Sell your dodgy old evo and get another scooby, this is your home, this is where you spend your time, dont get jealous.
Oh I here evos are not selling too well just now.
I'll give you £1000 for it sight unseen,,,,,I know I'm doing you a big favour but you know scoobynet always keen to help evo owners
no contest scooby every time!
Spudgun V1 you made a mistake m8, it can happen,..
still it can be sorted. Sell your dodgy old evo and get another scooby, this is your home, this is where you spend your time, dont get jealous.
Oh I here evos are not selling too well just now.
I'll give you £1000 for it sight unseen,,,,,I know I'm doing you a big favour but you know scoobynet always keen to help evo owners
What a pile of crock!
Muppet.
26 August 2002, 01:28 AM
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I DONT REALY THINK THE QUESTION DESERVES A REPLY BUT SHALL WE JUST SAY ITS A PART OF RALLYING HISTORY LIKE THE evo BUT CAN I ASK WHERE IS THE evo THIS YEAR IN THE RALLY HHMMMMMMM
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MMC are using a WRC car for the first time this season as far as i'm aware, when you start with a new car your bound to have some problems. Subaru have no excuses.
Peugeot is going to rule.
LMIGAO, catch you on the next one then?
Peugeot is going to rule.
LMIGAO, catch you on the next one then?