STi 8

I can't decide which option to go for, UK spec plus one of these packs, or the JDM.

Has anyone driven all of these in STi 7 versions, and can say how they compare?

mutant_matt

I don't think anyone has driven the different types but there was a rolling road day on Saturday @ PS and I think there were standard STi's, PPP'd STi's and at least one STi with a Miltek.

There is a thread somewhere with people that were at the day discussing the results.......

Matt

JohnS

iTrader: (1)

I've driven all 3 types

I own my own standard (absolutely no mods, apart from better bulbs!) one.

I've briefly driven Rob D's Milltek equipped car after we fitted it. Impresive gain in pick up and overall performance. "Lively" is probably the best way to describe the performance, as it really does pick up will at about 3,500 rpm, and pulls cleanly to the red line.

I've also driven Jools' PPP car, and it has similar levels of performance. Seems a lot smoother coming onto the power, but also pulls stongly and cleanly to the red line.

Overall, there wouldn't be a huge amount of difference in straight line performance, but I'd say that the PPP has the edge in driveability in the mid range.

The PPP is also quieter in terms of noise (there's surprisingly little increase in cabin noise from either when cruising), though does sound good when pushed hard through the revs.

It certainly would be a very tough choice between them.

Ian2wdsaffcos

Sorry to butt in but what exactly does PPP stand for, I assume it's a stage of tune on a Scooby but thats all I know??

Also, whilst we're at it, whats with this "MY" eg. MY02/MY99 etc. does it mean Manufacturers Year or something or is it something specificly to do with Scooby's as I only seem to see it mentioned on this BB??

Cheers,
Ian

HELLOM8

MY = Model Year.
PPP = Prodrive Performance Pak.

Ian2wdsaffcos

Thanks matey.


[Edited by Ian2wdsaffcos - 11/18/2002 11:21:00 AM]

STi 8

Thanks for the feedback.

Of course, to add to the confusion the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car seems to be completely different again from the Euro model, so the question would then be (assuming it's a better car) will we be getting it for MY04?

Sideways

I have drove a Jap STi 7 after getting out of mine ( standard UK STi 7 ) and they seemed the same The Jap one has about 35 BHP more.

Jas

Dave T-S

PPP = the only option guaranteed to preserve your warranty on a UK car

TaviaRS

eventually

Jza

"PPP = the only option guaranteed to preserve your warranty on a UK car "

........unless you then go and then stick a different aftermarket exhaust on it eh Dave

Jza

Rob D

mmmmm.....dito above

Dave T-S

Jza
Since no cats were harmed in the removal of said exhaust bits, I don't anticipate a problem......

mutant_matt

...ah but technically any non approved mod could invalidate your warranty Dave

Matt

Dave T-S

Matt
You just carry on driving your bog standard, farty sounding, slow, unwarranted import and let me worry about mine

Dave T-S

PS - that must mean your non factory suspension bits invalidate your non existent warranty then

Deep Singh

Why not consider Ecutek.Should'nt be detectable and so warranty ok.

mutant_matt

Dave,

Actually I know for a FACT that my handling mods don't invalidate my warranty so

Matt

P.S. You're right about the farty sounding bit though, sadly

Brendan Hughes

Seeing as two negatives make a positive, does that mean that by invalidating his non-existent warranty he actually CREATES a warranty?

Bonus

Just don't take it on track

benview7

speak to Iain Litchfield, I bought one of his Litchfield 320 BHP cars only one word i can say AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! he is a great guy and very easy to deal with and excellent customer care, I ill be buying my next sti from them and it will be the 320BHP model again.

mutant_matt

Dave,

Brenden has a point now doesn't he?

Matt

P.S. My handling mods (which are warranty friendly) make my car corner considerably better than yows