Was given a ride in Litchfield Imports new 2005 JDM STI last Friday!
16 August 2004, 02:24 PM
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Was given a ride in Litchfield Imports new 2005 JDM STI last Friday!
For those that haven't seen one - it looks similar to the current car from the outside (except for the widened rear arches), but inside it is just a delight!
Alcantara covers almost all of the doors (and now the armrests) - new steering wheel, those great orange projected instrument dials, and a great looking new sliver centre console!
Under the skin it obviously has the twin scroll turbo, variable electronic centre diff and lots of "Spec C" suspension components! According to Powerstation most of the rear suspension is aluminium .....
Inside it is noticeable much quieter than a UK 2004 STi with the most amazingly quiet and absorbent (but still extremely taught) ride! It feels sort of "Porsche like"!
This is getting very tempting - even sat next to the 5 Brand New Type 25's in Powerstation on Friday!
Alcantara covers almost all of the doors (and now the armrests) - new steering wheel, those great orange projected instrument dials, and a great looking new sliver centre console!
Under the skin it obviously has the twin scroll turbo, variable electronic centre diff and lots of "Spec C" suspension components! According to Powerstation most of the rear suspension is aluminium .....
Inside it is noticeable much quieter than a UK 2004 STi with the most amazingly quiet and absorbent (but still extremely taught) ride! It feels sort of "Porsche like"!
This is getting very tempting - even sat next to the 5 Brand New Type 25's in Powerstation on Friday!
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Originally Posted by MadMark
For those that haven't seen one - it looks similar to the current car from the outside (except for the widened rear arches), but inside it is just a delight!
Alcantara covers almost all of the doors (and now the armrests) - new steering wheel, those great orange projected instrument dials, and a great looking new sliver centre console!
Under the skin it obviously has the twin scroll turbo, variable electronic centre diff and lots of "Spec C" suspension components! According to Powerstation most of the rear suspension is aluminium .....
Inside it is noticeable much quieter than a UK 2004 STi with the most amazingly quiet and absorbent (but still extremely taught) ride! It feels sort of "Porsche like"!
This is getting very tempting - even sat next to the 5 Brand New Type 25's in Powerstation on Friday!
Alcantara covers almost all of the doors (and now the armrests) - new steering wheel, those great orange projected instrument dials, and a great looking new sliver centre console!
Under the skin it obviously has the twin scroll turbo, variable electronic centre diff and lots of "Spec C" suspension components! According to Powerstation most of the rear suspension is aluminium .....
Inside it is noticeable much quieter than a UK 2004 STi with the most amazingly quiet and absorbent (but still extremely taught) ride! It feels sort of "Porsche like"!
This is getting very tempting - even sat next to the 5 Brand New Type 25's in Powerstation on Friday!
You barsteward!!
I really need to get my geometary sorted, just put on my second pair of new front tyres!
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type 25
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What's a type 25? Are we talking about an Elise here, or is it another special edition Subaru that I've not heard of? 
http://www.type-25.com/
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Originally Posted by dc911
Did you see my type 25 there?
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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy
You mean you sneaked off to Powerstation without me!!!
You barsteward!!
I really need to get my geometary sorted, just put on my second pair of new front tyres!
You barsteward!!
I really need to get my geometary sorted, just put on my second pair of new front tyres!
17 August 2004, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Luminous
What's a type 25? Are we talking about an Elise here, or is it another special edition Subaru that I've not heard of?
17 August 2004, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dc911
Has got a big *** front mount intercooler
Ok, this thread has gone on too long, shhh, stop it....
I've been looking at the T25 site for a good few months now
SHHHHH
Must...resist...
Argh, cant cope!
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you know they say anticipation is half the pleasure
Spent today calling around for insurance. Old van, TPFT was £150. JDM STI with springs & remap... £1194. Ow...
18 August 2004, 07:44 AM
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Inside it is noticeable much quieter than a UK 2004 STi with the most amazingly quiet and absorbent (but still extremely taught) ride!
I test drove an '04 car that was straight off the boat - the ride was rock hard and seriously uncomfortable. I also tried another car that had Eibach progressive rate springs fitted and it was a massive improvement. So, obviously I ordered mine with the springs - but if the standard ones are now softer I'll save my money and keep it standard.
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Originally Posted by dc911
Mine is the silver one that was in the mags, car number 1. Has got a big *** front mount intercooler!
21 August 2004, 09:29 PM
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I was at Powerstation today - there were no Type 25's there that I saw, I'm afraid.
There was, however, Iain's metallic grey '05 STI - and it's lovely...
There was, however, Iain's metallic grey '05 STI - and it's lovely...
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