Tractor

I think its because the earlier close-ratio boxes were even shorter ratio than the later models. My version 2 Type RA was deffinately lower geared than my version 4 Type R for example. I seem to remember reading this somewhere too.

[Edited by Tractor - 12/6/2002 3:13:49 PM]

chrisp

LOL Dave I didnt know it was that high. I have been upto and around the redline 7,500 ocassionally normally in second and third as it just goes crazy at 4K on full throttle, feels like about 0.5 of a second to get to the redline. Never been anywhere 8K though . Sounds like the WRX RA have the normal WRX clocks but the STI limiter ? Another strange one to add to the MY00 RA V-LTD collection of strange spec items .

[Edited by chrisp - 12/6/2002 8:27:58 PM]

dominicm

I have just brought a MY95 STI RA and I am very impressed with the performance, sold a supercharged 111s Elise and I've got no regret's!!!
The only thing that has come to light is the very short final drive, at 5000rpm I'm doing about88mph on the speedo. Is this correct for the RA as I know it had tighter gear ratio's.

Cheers
Dom.

Tractor

The answer is yes that is normal. Worthwhile sacrifice for the loony acceleration in my opinion.

Katana

Its not a motorway machine as I've found out on mine. But it still pull in fifth do so no complaints from me.

alman

yup,
it's a bit mental on the motorway as the throttle is VERY responsive :-) at those revs ( bump, oops I'm doing 100mph !! )

dominicm

Thanks for the reply's.

The acceleration can only be described as manic, also it has a full decat. scoobysport system which pops and bangs like an old group 'B' 6R4!!

Has anyone got a similar spec. car as I would like a rough idea of the power.

Dom.

RRH

mail me as per profile.

simon

pban

Interesting, my STI 3 RA (96P) will show 100mph @ 5000rpm. Why is mine different, I though all RA's were the same

Paul

johnfelstead

nope, the earlier ones were lower geared.

mine is an STi5 RA, does 19.8MPH/1000rpm in 5th. (revs to 8200rpm It's a great motorway car IMHO

pban

Well that explains it then.

dominicm

I also have 17" P1 alloy's with 215/40 - 17 tyres, would this give me a high final drive?

It is not a problem as it is my second car and I've got some nice twisty A roads on my non - motorway route to work!!

Dom.

RRH

my 96 STi type r/a seems to be pulling 18.5 mph / 1000 revs in 5th, so slightly shorter than the later cars

JF, mailed you earlier, did you get it?

simon

johnfelstead

yes i did, and it was bounced back at me!

chrisp

Yep AFAIK same box as my MY00 WRX RA except my redline is 7,500 as its a WRX which is very difficult to stop it getting near in the low gears. Never hit the limiter though so I guess that must be around 7,700 rpm.

I wouldnt want to drive it everyday on a motorway for any distance and after an hour I need a break . Stupidly quick though and moidrange is unreal for standard motor, you kind of get use to it but find you are not using anywhere near full throttle at any time.

Dave!

Chrisp......i've found the limiter at 8250 rpm !

Dave.

Katana

Cheers Dave, wanted to look for the limiter but am too scared to go past 7000 rpm as I've upped the boost too much again.

RRH

was always under the impression, obviously incorrectly, that the type r/a didn't have a rev limiter?

simon

Katana

RRH then whats there to stop me if I ever say went to 9000 rpm by "accident"? I haven't tested your theory out yet on my MY95 RA as I'm too paranoid. Especially since Andy F found out that the fifth injector is actually a dud and does not work when he tested it.

johnfelstead

you think thats bad, imagine the faces on the guys who bought RS500's and discovered 4 of the 8 injectors dont work.

The STi5 TypeRA does have a limiter, its at 8250rpm, red line on the clock is actually 7900rpm, contrary to internet rumour.

Katana

Hehe.

RRH

katana,
nothing stopping you at all mate if there isn't one, only the engine bays ability to contain the engine components

i'll stick with my illusion that there isn't one ~ it keeps me well away from anything over about 7500 ~ and most of the fun is over by then anyway so doesn't seem like a lot of point in stressing it further.

simon

Katana

Yeah but in 5th gear I'm already doing around 5000 rpm at 90 mph so what if I wanted to go more? (in private roads of course)

RRH

just make sure the roof hatch is closed

simon

Katana

dominicm

Make a car without a limiter....now thats an idea!!! My RA's limiter is 8250rpm which I believe is the STI limit. I guess the next obvious question is the diff. lock, I will do a search but if anyone wants to pass on some info. then feel free.

Cheers
Dom.

mega_stream

Thanks to JF for this this thread
How Diff Lock Works

dominicm

Thanks for the link!! Sort of understand it now.

Dom.

madmacslemon

just make sure the roof hatch is closed


Yours aint got a roof vent,Katana.......has it?

Dave!

I think you're correct about the clocks and rev limiter Chrisp (at least on the Ver6 model anyway) - it's something i've suspected for a while.
I actually found the limiter on a blast on the continent last year.
Both my mates (XK8 and Z3 M) hit their limiters (electronic?) at 155mph simutaneously and we just sailed on past!

Dave.