P1, RB5, STI 8
21 November 2003, 12:17 PM
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Being a bit of a newbie with scooby ownership, Im not quite sure what the differance is with the setup and performance of the 3 models. Which is the fastest and which is the most desirable? I saw a P1 in a Subaru dealers the other day and it looked like a older design than the standard scoob but looked the biz also. I know the former models are a limited run but what else is differant?
21 November 2003, 01:28 PM
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rb5 is the slowest of the 3 p1 the quickest unless sti has ppp which it would be very close between these two.my opinion is the p1 looks the best of the 3 the rear lights ruin the new sti but looks the dogs from the front that vent is simply awesome.
only thing is with the sti you will have to pay the ppp unless already fitted (second hand) which will cost about an extra 2k
only thing is with the sti you will have to pay the ppp unless already fitted (second hand) which will cost about an extra 2k
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21 November 2003, 04:21 PM
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21 November 2003, 04:46 PM
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Had an RB5 WR Sport and loved it!
Test drove a P1 and wasn't at all impressed, the front end with those driving lights looks very iffy and the grey added to the interior made it look substandard compared to the RB5.
Performance differential wasn't significant enough to even entertain the notion of changing regardless of price. So stuck to my RB5.
Now have an Sti8 and will be getting the PPP added at the first service imagine it to be slightly quicker than both the RB5 and P1, and with WRSport suspension and wheel/tyres setup - the best of the three, although not in terms of exclusivity.
Test drove a P1 and wasn't at all impressed, the front end with those driving lights looks very iffy and the grey added to the interior made it look substandard compared to the RB5.
Performance differential wasn't significant enough to even entertain the notion of changing regardless of price. So stuck to my RB5.
Now have an Sti8 and will be getting the PPP added at the first service imagine it to be slightly quicker than both the RB5 and P1, and with WRSport suspension and wheel/tyres setup - the best of the three, although not in terms of exclusivity.
21 November 2003, 07:24 PM
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MY03 WRX PPP 190bhp/ton
+5bhp/ton gets you an
RB5 PPP 195bhp/ton
+12bhp/ton gets you a
MY03 STI PPP 207bhp/ton
+12bhp/ton gets you a
P1 219bhp/ton
+28 bhp/ton gets you a
MY03 sti spec C 247bhp/ton (I think)
[Edited by chrisp - 11/21/2003 7:28:29 PM]
+5bhp/ton gets you an
RB5 PPP 195bhp/ton
+12bhp/ton gets you a
MY03 STI PPP 207bhp/ton
+12bhp/ton gets you a
P1 219bhp/ton
+28 bhp/ton gets you a
MY03 sti spec C 247bhp/ton (I think)
[Edited by chrisp - 11/21/2003 7:28:29 PM]
22 November 2003, 02:44 PM
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Just got back from TSL (got my fuel pump uprated) looking at getting a re-map with them, round trip of some 250 miles. I don't feel tried or jarred as you would in a Focus RS or Civic Type r (both I've owned) Coming back I just really liked the car! Now know what I mean when everything just comes together and you just think "what a F**KING great car! Sti 8 full de-cat uprated fuelpump and counting.
[Edited by compshack - 11/22/2003 2:46:37 PM]
[Edited by compshack - 11/22/2003 2:46:37 PM]
22 November 2003, 03:22 PM
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RB5 performance = P1 !! In yer dreams
oh and the RB5 is a MUCH more limited edition then the P1
RB5 - 444
P1 - 1000
best thing about the P1 IMO is that its a 2 door, i much prefer the look of that to the 4 doors
22 November 2003, 09:14 PM
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compshack - I gather you went for the STi8, good choice.
Having owned a MY'00 UK turbo, P1, MY'01 WRX, MY'02 GX and now the STi8 myself, IMHO you have made the right choice. I've already proved to myself that the STi8 (PD springs) corners better than the P1, well the way I drive anyhow!
Having owned a MY'00 UK turbo, P1, MY'01 WRX, MY'02 GX and now the STi8 myself, IMHO you have made the right choice. I've already proved to myself that the STi8 (PD springs) corners better than the P1, well the way I drive anyhow!
23 November 2003, 04:23 PM
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Yes Dr Evil I have a STi 8. I think it's the best car I have ever had, and I've had a few. Obviously the scoob has evolved from the older models and it's only going to get better!
25 November 2003, 09:27 PM
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The power of a P1, the simalar looks of a P1 but the great colours inside and out of a RB5.
(plus people can get in the back and not kick the skirts
)[Edited by rb5037 - 11/25/2003 9:27:44 PM]
