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Spec C variations ...
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What's the difference between the Spec C and the Spec C Type RA?
I've just noticed (when reading an old copy of Evo) that the Spec C that was almost as good as a BM CSL and a Porker GT3 was a Type RA? Previously I hadn't noticed and just assumed that all Spec C's were equal ...
Reason for asking is that Litchfields have a Spec C for sale @ £18k ... it's not a Type RA though? Is that a "bad thing"?
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What's the difference between the Spec C and the Spec C Type RA?
I've just noticed (when reading an old copy of Evo) that the Spec C that was almost as good as a BM CSL and a Porker GT3 was a Type RA? Previously I hadn't noticed and just assumed that all Spec C's were equal ...
Reason for asking is that Litchfields have a Spec C for sale @ £18k ... it's not a Type RA though? Is that a "bad thing"?
TX.
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For the bug eye car, they all had RA in the name for a blob eye, the RA was a limited edition, first came in in 2005, has different and ajustable suspension, e/w c/l etc etc.
Worth buying though no matter which one you get, they all leave you with a big grin
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Worth buying though no matter which one you get, they all leave you with a big grin
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Cheers fella. Which was the one featured in Evo, bug eye or blob eye? It was issue 60.
Just had a search on here for "Spec C" and there was a thread a while back that talked about 3 versions of the Spec C - bum basic, 17" wheel version then the 17" wheel version with a few goodies thrown in. No mention of Type RA ...
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Cheers fella. Which was the one featured in Evo, bug eye or blob eye? It was issue 60.
Just had a search on here for "Spec C" and there was a thread a while back that talked about 3 versions of the Spec C - bum basic, 17" wheel version then the 17" wheel version with a few goodies thrown in. No mention of Type RA ...
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That was a blob eye version
You get 2 "other" standard varients, the 16 inch motorsport which comes with steel wheels and crappy subaru brakes, its just designed to rip everything out of it, and the 17 inch version, which has the lightweight BBS alloys, no electrics etc (as per my cars spec) though you may find the car has a/c
There is also a limited version of the spec c but the Type RA (if i can find a pic of it for you ) was a 2005/06 model car.
Tony
You get 2 "other" standard varients, the 16 inch motorsport which comes with steel wheels and crappy subaru brakes, its just designed to rip everything out of it, and the 17 inch version, which has the lightweight BBS alloys, no electrics etc (as per my cars spec) though you may find the car has a/c
There is also a limited version of the spec c but the Type RA (if i can find a pic of it for you ) was a 2005/06 model car.
Tony
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That blue one is a Spec C ltd, has all the electrics on it windows, mirrors, c/l etc and no it doesnt matter if its a type ra ra lol its quite funny really, all spec c's are type RA but the type RA is more of a type RA RA really
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Originally Posted by Terminator X
All.
What's the difference between the Spec C and the Spec C Type RA?
I've just noticed (when reading an old copy of Evo) that the Spec C that was almost as good as a BM CSL and a Porker GT3 was a Type RA? Previously I hadn't noticed and just assumed that all Spec C's were equal ...
Reason for asking is that Litchfields have a Spec C for sale @ £18k ... it's not a Type RA though? Is that a "bad thing"?
TX.
What's the difference between the Spec C and the Spec C Type RA?
I've just noticed (when reading an old copy of Evo) that the Spec C that was almost as good as a BM CSL and a Porker GT3 was a Type RA? Previously I hadn't noticed and just assumed that all Spec C's were equal ...
Reason for asking is that Litchfields have a Spec C for sale @ £18k ... it's not a Type RA though? Is that a "bad thing"?
TX.
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cookstar the reason for most of them being white is because in japan white is deemed as lucky......Juggers if you speak to Ian he will tell you that the new 06 type ra is very rare in this country to his knowledge there are only 2 in the country and the chances of getting anymore is rare due to there limited build number and changes in the sva tests making it harder to import them hope that is some help to you.
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I am after the new spec c type ra if you know of one for sale please give me a shout.
Sorry to hi-jack your thread.
Sorry to hi-jack your thread.
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/stocklist.asp?inc=73
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Taken from the Litchfield site
Type-RA
As has been previously said the Type-RA contains uprated STI suspension bits. See the underbody photoof the S204 on the Lithcfield site and you'll see the pink STI bits on the rear.
There is also a Spec C V-Limited
The MY06 Spec C is much lighter (upto 120kg) than the standard STI with lightweight glass, roof, boot lid etc. It also has:
12 Litre Intercooler water spray bottle behind the rear seats for better weight distribution with automatic mode as well as the Manual mode like the UK.
Roof vent
The Spec C is fitted with a different radiator, water pump and additional engine & transmission oil coolers for improved cooling under track conditions.
A Roller bearing version of the Twin Scroll turbo is fitted to the Spec C.
The Spec C also gets a rear strut brace as standard.
MY 06 Impreza WRX STI Spec C - £27,995 OTR
12 Litre Intercooler water spray bottle behind the rear seats for better weight distribution with automatic mode as well as the Manual mode like the UK.
Roof vent
The Spec C is fitted with a different radiator, water pump and additional engine & transmission oil coolers for improved cooling under track conditions.
A Roller bearing version of the Twin Scroll turbo is fitted to the Spec C.
The Spec C also gets a rear strut brace as standard.
MY 06 Impreza WRX STI Spec C - £27,995 OTR
MY 06 Impreza WRX STI Spec C Type RA Limited - £29,995 OTR
Only 350 to be built
STI front lipspoiler
STI 2-Way Adjustable Suspension
Black STI dash finish
Alloy Heater *****
17" BBS Alloys
STI uprated rollbars
Available in WR Blue, White and Silver (Unique to this Spec C)
Only 350 to be built
STI front lipspoiler
STI 2-Way Adjustable Suspension
Black STI dash finish
Alloy Heater *****
17" BBS Alloys
STI uprated rollbars
Available in WR Blue, White and Silver (Unique to this Spec C)
There is also a Spec C V-Limited
Spec C V-Limited model includes:
STI Blue and Black Interior
Titianum finish gearknob
Subaru Team Arai rear spoiler logo
Subaru Team Arai front fog light cover logo
Subaru Team Arai door logo
V-Limited Rear boot badge
White Alloy Wheels
STI Front lipspoiler
Limited 300 to be made
MY 06 Impreza WRX STI Spec C V-Limited with Climate Control etc £28,295 OTR
STI Blue and Black Interior
Titianum finish gearknob
Subaru Team Arai rear spoiler logo
Subaru Team Arai front fog light cover logo
Subaru Team Arai door logo
V-Limited Rear boot badge
White Alloy Wheels
STI Front lipspoiler
Limited 300 to be made
MY 06 Impreza WRX STI Spec C V-Limited with Climate Control etc £28,295 OTR
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Blue one has been sold ... to anyone on here?
Originally Posted by TonyBurns
That blue one is a Spec C ltd, has all the electrics on it windows, mirrors, c/l etc and no it doesnt matter if its a type ra ra lol its quite funny really, all spec c's are type RA but the type RA is more of a type RA RA really
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I'd give Litcho a call if you haven't already; I was thinking about a Spec C when I was looking to buy mine, and he talked me out of it - the reason being that the MY05 'normal' STI just isn't that different mechanically, and it's a bit easier to live with on a day-to-day basis.
I'm sure Iain will happily explain all the changes and on which models they came in - the extent of the mechanical differences between MY04 and MY05 doesn't seem all that widely known or publicised.
I'm sure Iain will happily explain all the changes and on which models they came in - the extent of the mechanical differences between MY04 and MY05 doesn't seem all that widely known or publicised.
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Is this a motorsport one?
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...speccrear2.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-.../speccrear.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-.../speccboot.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...ccinterior.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-9/1084300/specc.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...speccwheel.jpg
TX.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...speccrear2.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-.../speccrear.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-.../speccboot.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...ccinterior.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-9/1084300/specc.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...speccwheel.jpg
TX.
Originally Posted by TonyBurns
That was a blob eye version
You get 2 "other" standard varients, the 16 inch motorsport which comes with steel wheels and crappy subaru brakes, its just designed to rip everything out of it, and the 17 inch version, which has the lightweight BBS alloys, no electrics etc (as per my cars spec) though you may find the car has a/c
There is also a limited version of the spec c but the Type RA (if i can find a pic of it for you ) was a 2005/06 model car.
Tony
You get 2 "other" standard varients, the 16 inch motorsport which comes with steel wheels and crappy subaru brakes, its just designed to rip everything out of it, and the 17 inch version, which has the lightweight BBS alloys, no electrics etc (as per my cars spec) though you may find the car has a/c
There is also a limited version of the spec c but the Type RA (if i can find a pic of it for you ) was a 2005/06 model car.
Tony
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