Brown Paper Bag

I am selling my Rx-7 and have pretty much decided on a type r Impreza to replace it. The only problem is that I know nothing about them! Can anybody enlighten me to what the differences are between the versions, if any, and if I have made a good choice!

Many thanks

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

The Impreza type R is arguably the best classic shape scoob built IMO its a 2 door coupe with DCCD.There are 2 versions of type r to my knowledge those are the WRX type R and the STI type r.Only difference i think between the 2 is that the STi has more toys in it ie Electric folding mirrors,i/c water spray,STi clocks,STi embossed seats and most importantly a red manifold which i think the wrx lacks.I'll probably be corrected by the wise cracks on here and probably flamed for claiming that the Type r is the best scoob.But i will stress its all in MY opinion


[Edited by scooby-tc - 11/17/2003 3:11:27 PM]

johnfelstead

the engine is diferent in the STi versions, it can rev to just over 8100rpm compared to the 7500 recomended limit on the WRX. You also dont always get DCCD in the WRX version. There are lots of variations to the theme, so when buying make sure you know what you are looking at.

I prefer the TypeRA myself, it has more trick components like a front LSD and quickrack, it is also lighter. Some prefer the two door shape of the TypeR.

ragnarock2

Fantastic car (i have one).

Also, there is a ltd (certainly in the STi version) which has longer 5th gear -if you wanted it (and is limited to 1000 cars, all in electric blue, with roof vents) - although I am not sure if these were options for the other cars (i believe they were, mine has a roof vent, does around 22mph per 1krpm, has couloured steering wheel and gear **** - yet I am unsure if its a ltd or not!)

RayC

i have a WRX type R V. Limited

it has the following

plaque saying 234/1000
V3 embosed seats
Plaque on the boot lid saying V3
V. Limited on the rHS under the tail light
Roof vent
Electric folding mirrors
White dials
Very short gears!
nice blue paint
2 doors
no sound deadening!!

No red engine
no i/c spray
no dial for the diff lock

it does however have

269.1 BHP as standard and hit the rev limiter in 5th at an indicated 168mph

i also belive it is 66/33 biased powertrain to the rear
buy one and smile

MISS SCOOBY STI

I've got an STI Type R v4 - did all the type r's come with this? Where's ur plaque?

MooseRacer

have pretty much decided on a type r Impreza to replace it. The only problem is that I know nothing about them!

StiShrek

get the version 5

best gearing

jason4656

168mph are you sure? that has to be the fastest scooby i ever heard about, and to be honest, not the highest bhp

peccy

ive just bought a WRX STi6 Type R Limited

some goodies are...

roof vent
air con / climate control
front lip
8250 rpm
low ratio box (with longer 5th)
quick shift
Adjustable centre differential
Reinforced mechanical rear diff
Front viscous diff
Forged molybdenum pistons, eh?
inverted dampers






[Edited by peccy - 11/19/2003 8:59:46 AM]

[Edited by peccy - 11/19/2003 9:00:44 AM]

RayC

In reply

the plaque is in front of the gear lever below the ash try

and! i did state "indicated" 168mph i suspect it was down nearer the low 150 mark but it was definatly on the rev limiter in 5th so its impossible for it to be going any faster, was done at Bruntingthorpe and was as simple as rounding the bottom bend and planting the gas, the roof vent whistled like it was going to fly off at over 140 though!

i have heard numourous horror stories about scoobies blowing up at speed since but mine seems ok and it did it lap after lap

Ady 1

Ray, you are a lucky bugger cos my Type R spit the dummy out at about 150ish and melted a few pistons in the process, buggered up the crank as well, cost about 3,500 to get fixed (rebuilt by Autosportif of Oxford). I've just changed it for an STi8 Type UK which I have been told is less prone to detonation due to the ECU being more friendly with the crap fuel octanes available over here. Have fun but be careful!!

Ady

chrisp

Assuming type R ratios 19.7mph/1000rpm in 5th like the sti5 and an 8,000rpm limiter

8 x 19.7mph = 158mph

Obviously not good to run them this fast as they dont like it and if you do you should be on a track like you were.

If it has the 8250 limiter like the 5 then you are looking at 162.5mph

[Edited by chrisp - 11/19/2003 8:53:13 PM]

peccy

note:

the 'Limited' editions come with a longer 5th gear...

22MPH/1000rpm Top Speed @ 8250rpm = 180MPH!!