wadsy69

iTrader: (1)

I like the looks of the R but can you get them with ABS?
If not, have people found the lack thereof to be a problem!?

fatmanscooby

Yes you can get them with ABS mine hasnt and is great fun better without in my opinion

wadsy69

iTrader: (1)

the R with ABS, does it have a specific model name?

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

Definately type R lack of abs = more driver involvement .2 Door looks miles better than 4 but is less practical for those supermarket runs also you get DCCD on the type r which u dont on STi 4 door.You also get quick shift as standard which i dont think u get on standard sti's

fatmanscooby

Wadsy no i dont think so was an optional extra i think and as for super market runs no way lol

wadsy69

iTrader: (1)

Cheers Fatman!
So it's a matter of searching for one with ABS if necesary then?

fatmanscooby

I tried both and bought the one without its up to you brakes arent great anyway personal choise at the end of the day

DaveW

The Type R with ABS is also called the P1, only available in blue though.

Wasn't aware Subaru sold Type R's with ABS as they say its not compatible with the DCCD.

DaveW

Tractor

as far as I'm aware, you can't get an STI Type R with ABS, as that means no DCCD as said. You can, however, get a WRX Type R which has ABS and no DCCCD.

johnfelstead

tractor is correct. The STi typeR doesnt have ABS, the WRX (non STi) does, but it lacks lots of the toys the STi comes with, especially the DCCD, which is the best feature of the car IMHO.

I dont miss ABS (actaully, i hate ABS, its crap for performance driving), but then i am not you, no one can advise you on if you will be OK or not, if you think ABS matters to you, then go for a car with ABS.

SCOOBNOV

I feel since owning the car that the brakes are quite progressive and controllable with a trained foot. had them uprated and this is a good option to get over the standard lack of brakes.

Mind if I take this debate into another direction??

I have a type R ver5 and really want to make more use of it. When, where, how, and under what conditions can this feature be used?? Have notched it up in the rain a little but can't really feel the benifit.

Any advice appriciated please...



[Edited by SCOOBNOV - 11/27/2003 4:04:30 PM]

johnfelstead

read this http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...hreadID=143750