Alex86

How can I go about identifying which model I have got,as the guy I got it from didn't have alot of knowledge about it.

Its a classic import, M plate with lots of numbers and lots in japanese on what looks like a vin plate?

WRX owners...
Does it state 'WRX' on your logbooks?

Cheers in advance.

Daniel-S

http://www.subaru-impreza.org/bbs/sh...ad.php?t=17973

Alex86

some handy sites there, thanks.

any other ideas?

Daniel-S

That catherine and ken site will tell you

BLACK V5

www.iwoc.co.uk Look at JDM pages. There is a list of all the model codes. See which one matches.

GC8

Im not sure what you expect or hope for here; would you like me come around and decode the applied model number for you?

Try giving us a clue and Im sure that someone will help.


Simon

CharlesW

Try this

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm#2.1

Look at Section 2.1.1 Japanese Production Runs

RedScoob

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm#2.1
You're looking for a GC8..... Number on the Vin. It will probably be GC8C48D denoting a MY95 WRX, it should be obvious if it's an STi or RA variant. Oh, and if it has a really big boot - it's probably a Wagon.

Alex86

It would be very helpful if you could, even though your over the other end of the country


RedScoob, thanks, I'll look out for the GC8 number then head onto one of the links provided.
Cheers Dan.

People with WRX's, does it state WRX on your logbook ?

Alex86

BLACKV5..

That link was also VERY helpful, thanks for that.

leonpoole

Mine never said wrx on the log book. All it said was subaru impreza

GC8

Alex; look under the bonnet on the near-side inner wing. There youll find the build plate, which carries two principal numbers. One is the short JDM chassis number and more importantly, the second is the Applied Model Number. This number will define the exact model and year of car that you have. The first part will be GC8 or GF8. This indicates either a 2000cc saloon (C) or 2000cc wagon (F). Next comes the model year identifier (not necessarily the year of registration, it runs from approximately September/October-August/September). A = MY93; B = MY94; C = MY95 & MY96; D = MY96 etc... Next comes the important part: 48D is a WRX; 47D is a WRX Type-RA and in later cars 4ED is an STI & 4DD indicates an STI Type-RA.


Simon

tath

If it's a -95 car, it won't be obvious

GC8

I deliberately didnt mention altered-production cars to avoid confusing the bloke. In the very unlikely even that the car is one of the 300 1994 STIs (#1 100; #2 200) then there will be a plaque to that effect; and if its a white 1995 STI then itll have an RA APN and a vent in the roof.....

Simon

tath

Nobody likes a smartarse Simon