WRX Registered as GL
27 June 2003, 08:47 PM
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Just bought a K plate WRX and on the registration documents from the DVLA its down as a GL, does this mean i can tell the insurance company its only a GL and play dumb if theres any probs, or do i need to insure it as a WRX ?
Any suggestions ?
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28 June 2003, 12:02 AM
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Thanks for the pretty harsh replys, not realy a need for that.
It was imported in 93 altho its a K plate ? and has always been registered as a GL apparently.
Basically the general opinion is to contact the DVLA and get it changed then.
It was imported in 93 altho its a K plate ? and has always been registered as a GL apparently.
Basically the general opinion is to contact the DVLA and get it changed then.
and ur bound to get god know's how many silly answers...
28 June 2003, 02:10 AM
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From the SIDC FAQ:
"1.8GL"
A very special special! In 1993 Subaru UK brought in 6 Impreza WRX RSs, the development car which led to the RA. Due to type approval regulations, the cars were registered as 1.8GLs! 3 went to Prodrive and were presumably smashed to bits in a forest, while 3 went to Subaru UK who later sold them as used cars. At least one is known still to exist. Yes, it says 1.8GL on the registration document. Yes, it has a 2 litre engine with a huge turbo under the bonnet ...
Sounds like you got yourself a proper rareity there mate
"1.8GL"
A very special special! In 1993 Subaru UK brought in 6 Impreza WRX RSs, the development car which led to the RA. Due to type approval regulations, the cars were registered as 1.8GLs! 3 went to Prodrive and were presumably smashed to bits in a forest, while 3 went to Subaru UK who later sold them as used cars. At least one is known still to exist. Yes, it says 1.8GL on the registration document. Yes, it has a 2 litre engine with a huge turbo under the bonnet ...
Sounds like you got yourself a proper rareity there mate
28 June 2003, 02:22 AM
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Either that or its like buying an 1.3 escort with a XR3i sticker on the boot lid!!!!!! And not knowing what it really is. Take the blinkers off young man..........
28 June 2003, 09:28 AM
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So this car might be rare as rocking horse **** then !!
Its defonatly got a big turbo there, with an intercooler and not just a bonnet scoop !
Got another question, why is there a spark plug screwed into part of the turbo ?
and how do i tell what type of turbo it is then
[Edited by N3WwrxB0Y - 6/28/2003 9:29:48 AM]
Its defonatly got a big turbo there, with an intercooler and not just a bonnet scoop !
Got another question, why is there a spark plug screwed into part of the turbo ?
and how do i tell what type of turbo it is then
[Edited by N3WwrxB0Y - 6/28/2003 9:29:48 AM]
28 June 2003, 02:44 PM
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My MY00 RA was registered as a 1.8GL took two goes to get it to say Subaru Impreza WRX.
Put it this way if you dont get it changed and the police to a PCN check you could be stopped on a regular basis
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Put it this way if you dont get it changed and the police to a PCN check you could be stopped on a regular basis
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28 June 2003, 04:54 PM
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Tell the insurance company! That way your covered, otherwise your screwed if they find out, hopefully not after an accident. They will not pay out if they find out its not a GL no matter if you knew or not. You will have made a false declaration on your proposal form and you will be liable.
Best of Luck
Murfs
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28 June 2003, 05:19 PM
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Is there anyway to confirm all this ie chassis numbers ?
the spark plug is located actually on the turbo and not the downpipe, there is nothin connected to it tho.
Very curious now
the spark plug is located actually on the turbo and not the downpipe, there is nothin connected to it tho.
Very curious now
28 June 2003, 05:47 PM
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Check the model code on the VIN plate. the VIN plat is under the bonnet passenger side wing at the top by the suspension turret.
If its a 1992/93 WRX then it shoudl have a model code of either
GC8A48D - 4 door WRX
or
GC8A47D - WRX type RA
and to answer you next next 236bhp on JDM fuel
Its all in here section 2.1.1 and more. Worth a read as it will answer 99% of newbie questions.
http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm
If its a 1992/93 WRX then it shoudl have a model code of either
GC8A48D - 4 door WRX
or
GC8A47D - WRX type RA
and to answer you next next 236bhp on JDM fuel
Its all in here section 2.1.1 and more. Worth a read as it will answer 99% of newbie questions.
http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm
28 June 2003, 07:14 PM
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er no, however this happens to me when I put my reg into a insurance website or call them up, it comes up with WRX GL and a super cheap quote! which would be nice, but totally silly. One insurance advisor advised me to check my car out with the DVLA, however the reg docs are fine and my best mate was the previous owner so I know its chicken soup.
Andy
Andy
29 June 2003, 04:51 PM
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...or it could be a really badly bodged 1.8GL turbo conversion...so bad that they did fit an oil feed to the trubo bearing and used a spark plug to fill in the hole