Best Type R
07 December 2005, 07:25 PM
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Everyone will have their own opinions on this,there isn't a 'Best version theres a version 5,6 which have crystal headlights,different bumper and grille but are mechanically no better than earlier versions IMO,the interior of an older version 4 is identical to the later ones with the version 3 having the early dash.Pay your money and take your choice.Just make sure its an STi version with DCCD 
of course the version 5,6 do have re mappable ecus though which may be an advantage
of course the version 5,6 do have re mappable ecus though which may be an advantage
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07 December 2005, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
I have a Version 5 Sti and I think them and the V6 are the best. Dont pay extra for a V-Limited as you cant drive above 30mph with that roof scoop up!
07 December 2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
I have a Version 5 Sti and I think them and the V6 are the best. Dont pay extra for a V-Limited as you cant drive above 30mph with that roof scoop up!
Just gotta make sure you pull it down before planting the right foot down in 3rd gear!!
Nice pose value though
07 December 2005, 08:50 PM
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Pmsl who told you that??? Gets bloody draughty above 60 i can tell you. Never use mine it gets to cold.
Plus I have heard of them bending and breaking off at speed!
07 December 2005, 08:53 PM
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Mine has been open i forgot it was but no damage was done, ive heard rumours that the roof can crease etc but i dont think its that different from the Group N cars.
07 December 2005, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
I translated the Jap warning sticker on them!
Plus I have heard of them bending and breaking off at speed!
Plus I have heard of them bending and breaking off at speed!
I think you,d have to be going some for it break off.......i think it says 80kmh on mine,but more of a warning i think.Can definately go a bit more than that,does get chilly though!
07 December 2005, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fatmanscooby
Mine has been open i forgot it was but no damage was done, ive heard rumours that the roof can crease etc but i dont think its that different from the Group N cars.
08 December 2005, 01:30 PM
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Suprised no one's pointed you in the direction of this...
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Anyway, V5 or V6 gets my vote.
If you end up with a Ltd or V Ltd version, and are worried about the vent breaking whilst driving with it open, just to add to what the other guys have said, I've been about 50 - 60mph in mine with it open, it just makes a hell of a noise and collects lots of flying insects in summer, which can be a problem if its a wasp or bee that ends up in the car
Not too sure why a Type R would go better than a 22b though
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Anyway, V5 or V6 gets my vote.
If you end up with a Ltd or V Ltd version, and are worried about the vent breaking whilst driving with it open, just to add to what the other guys have said, I've been about 50 - 60mph in mine with it open, it just makes a hell of a noise and collects lots of flying insects in summer, which can be a problem if its a wasp or bee that ends up in the car
Not too sure why a Type R would go better than a 22b though
08 December 2005, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam M
There are two door type RAs!
My personal choice would be the 22B!
My personal choice would be the 22B!
"They've put the wrong sticker on" is a favourite. Mr CyprusScoob up the top there has always struggled with the notion of a 2door RA
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08 December 2005, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Mr CyprusScoob up the top there has always struggled with the notion of a 2door RA .
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08 December 2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Typer Jim
22b looks better, typer goes better!!!!!!
errrr why?
less grip, less low down torque, lower peak torque, less rigid, narrower track, no quick rack as standard?
Only thing I can think of is wide wings of 22B give it a worse drag coefficient, but I haven't seen it measured.
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