TYPE R VERSION 5
13 March 2005, 04:27 PM
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TYPE R VERSION 5
Just been to look at swapping my P 96turbo for a T 99 STI WRX Type R.
Can anyone give me the pros and cons on these and what to look out for with imports to do with fuel etc.
Can anyone give me the pros and cons on these and what to look out for with imports to do with fuel etc.
13 March 2005, 05:01 PM
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Don't forget about 'Mr Insurance Man'!! Your premium will definatley rise.
Great cars though. Getting it re-mapped is a good thing to do.
Had my sti 4 for 15 months and havn't had any problems (grab the oak
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Had the shaft changed under warrenty so wasn't to bad. Still, nothing to do with the reliability of the car itself, which has been amazing for a car of this kind.
I havn't had it remapped yet, but I run it exclusivly on optimax with a bit of NF octane booster. I change the oil every 3000miles with Mobil 1 Motorsport 15w50, never really take it past 7000rpm and always let it warm up and cool down properly.
Get one if you can m8, you'll love it!
Great cars though. Getting it re-mapped is a good thing to do.
Had my sti 4 for 15 months and havn't had any problems (grab the oak
) apart from the 'plank' who fitted the after-market steering wheel in Japan. He had stripped the thread on the steering shaft! Had the shaft changed under warrenty so wasn't to bad. Still, nothing to do with the reliability of the car itself, which has been amazing for a car of this kind.
I havn't had it remapped yet, but I run it exclusivly on optimax with a bit of NF octane booster. I change the oil every 3000miles with Mobil 1 Motorsport 15w50, never really take it past 7000rpm and always let it warm up and cool down properly.
Get one if you can m8, you'll love it!
13 March 2005, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisp
I ran mine on optimax and booster until it was remapped
Which Booster didyou use and where did you get it from.
Hopefully should have the car by Wednesday cant wait to play in my new toy and get some new scooby driving experiences!!!!!
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13 March 2005, 06:18 PM
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I used millers octane plus then use NF octane booster. Been a while since I used any though so not sure where to get some from. Make sure it cat friendly though as some arent.
It is a pain using them though hence the reason to remap.
It is a pain using them though hence the reason to remap.
13 March 2005, 06:41 PM
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I have had my MY99 Sti5 type R V-Limited since May 2004. It is completely stock apart from a full Scoobysport decat exhaust system. I run it on Optimax and Millers octane boost. I have a knocklink installed to keep an eye on the engine, dont want any melted pistons!
Millers is available from my local motor parts place (A.R.E in Woking) so should not prove difficult to source, there are other alternatives. Millers is CAT friendly (not that I'm worried) according to the label. Box of 10 is £39
No problems so far, touch wood. Remember the car should be on a 7250 service interval with 3k oil and filter changes to keep it safe and happy. At least this is what I am led to believe by my servicing chap.
Rob
Millers is available from my local motor parts place (A.R.E in Woking) so should not prove difficult to source, there are other alternatives. Millers is CAT friendly (not that I'm worried) according to the label. Box of 10 is £39
No problems so far, touch wood. Remember the car should be on a 7250 service interval with 3k oil and filter changes to keep it safe and happy. At least this is what I am led to believe by my servicing chap.
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14 March 2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RRH
Millers octane boost is ok, its their CVL that can cause problems.
Thanks for the assist guys on the booster will start it straight away. Thats after it gets whipped in for some HKS mods. !!!!!
14 March 2005, 11:50 AM
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You obviously haven't tried to insure it yet. It's the only thing about the car I don't like.
As for using octane booster that isn't designed for cats, do yourself a favour and take them off. Had mine rolling roaded at 320bhp and it was standard bar a decat.
As for using octane booster that isn't designed for cats, do yourself a favour and take them off. Had mine rolling roaded at 320bhp and it was standard bar a decat.
14 March 2005, 11:59 AM
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I made the change from a MY99 UK Turbo to a MY99 STi Type R Limited.
Go for it, you'll never look back
For more info etc, go to Member's Gallery and click on the "Type R Corner" for all you Type R needs
Infact, just click HERE
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Go for it, you'll never look back
For more info etc, go to Member's Gallery and click on the "Type R Corner" for all you Type R needs
Infact, just click HERE
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14 March 2005, 12:30 PM
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Quinn insurance on the net via autotrader £460.00 Admiral £670.00 think they may have dropped one there.
Had the turbo when I was 21 and paid £1800 so im pretty well prepared.
Any idea what standard BHP is? Insurance want to know. Should tell em 10bhp!!!!
Had the turbo when I was 21 and paid £1800 so im pretty well prepared.
Any idea what standard BHP is? Insurance want to know. Should tell em 10bhp!!!!
14 March 2005, 12:32 PM
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IIRC, the quoted figure is 276BHP... put it on the rollers and Im sure you'll get a different story 
14 March 2005, 12:45 PM
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Used to love spanking my mates non turbo Carrera 4 now hes gonna get a serious good hiding.
Its already got a turbo timer and a few other gauges apart from that its standard. Thinks a HKS exhaust, induction kit and dump valve will be on the cards to begin with.
Its already got a turbo timer and a few other gauges apart from that its standard. Thinks a HKS exhaust, induction kit and dump valve will be on the cards to begin with.
14 March 2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Standard is quoted as 280ps, as per the gentleman's agreement in Japan. Mine however kicked out 293bhp in standard form. 
293BHP = 288.99ps
14 March 2005, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by VOMIT COMET
Used to love spanking my mates non turbo Carrera 4 now hes gonna get a serious good hiding.
Its already got a turbo timer and a few other gauges apart from that its standard. Thinks a HKS exhaust, induction kit and dump valve will be on the cards to begin with.
Its already got a turbo timer and a few other gauges apart from that its standard. Thinks a HKS exhaust, induction kit and dump valve will be on the cards to begin with.
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Induction Kit and VTA dump valve. Do a few search's. Vta's are ok if like bore wash, and induction kits (apart from K&N) are brilliant for destroying the MAF sensor, especially on MY99 and 00.
14 March 2005, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by VOMIT COMET
So what do I do to waste a load more of cash then?
14 March 2005, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by VOMIT COMET
May aswell crash through Halfords window and come out neoned up to the max. (not)
Is it already decatted?
14 March 2005, 01:45 PM
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If you get it decatted, it is worth putting an induction kit on (I have an Apexi on mine) but I would suggest a remap would be in order to safeguard the engine.
If you want it to pop and bang, you'll get that effect from using a VTA & decat. I wouldn't recommend it personally.
If you want it to pop and bang, you'll get that effect from using a VTA & decat. I wouldn't recommend it personally.