MartinT

Hi I'm new to the forum but not new to jap cars, I've been offered a deal for my car against this P1 replica and was wondering if anyone know it?


he says its a 95 sti type RA but im not too sure cos the engine bay is red, I didn't know theres a red RA?

The Rig

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Not the reply i bet he was expecting LOL

richiewong

Once a mod is awake, instant ban methinks

EddScott

Nice **** mate

CasuMarzu

"P1 replica" and with 4 doors LOL

gillyz20let

looks dodgy

Minitrue

Early Type-RAs were available in red and white. That car is a POS and Id suggest that you forget about it.

Ignorance is Strength!


MoT

Gear Head

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The seller did say its a P1 'replica'. He's not saying its actually a P1. So, the P1 bit just refers to the bodywork. Who's to say the car isn't absolutely kosher?
Far to much assumption on here me thinks.

Scoobymart

The 1995 model STI was only available in type RA guise. The RA was always painted white with a roof-mounted vent.Gold wheels were typical of the STI range as were the pink badges. Looking at the picture of the engine it's not 95 could be a 94 or even 93 as the intercooler is a bit of a give away. it may be an early wrx in red but had a respray in blue. You must get more info on that car. If you are still interested get a gc8 number from the engine bay and post it and i will tell you exactaly what year, bhp ,model.

MartinT

lol yeah I saw those boobies lastnight and thought wtf!

Actually he didnt say it was a P1 replica, that was just me, he said it was a sti RA with a chargespeed bodykit with no electric wondows or mirrors, he's only had it 2 months after getting it from a dealer, he did give me a number of sorts, GC8011627, or is this chassis number not the right code? I did a HPI check with the details he gave me and the V5 docs match the car etc, I actually had a chat with him on his home number the other day and seemed ok...

heres a better pic of the engine see if you guys can decipher anything from it

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4637/d2bc1my9.jpg

Minitrue

Early WRX Type-RAs were available in Feather White and Vivian Red (later Active Red). The altered production 1995 STI Type-RA was only available in Feather White though. The car is probably a Type-RA (easily identified by the applied model number which will end 47D): irrespective, its a dogs dinner and Id steer clear if I were you.

MoT

MartinT

yeah I was starting to doubt the car myself hence, thats why I'm here.

The HPI check says its a P1 too

Think I'll listen to the words of wisdom on here and walk away

Scoobymart

It's defenatly not a 95 STI- RA looking at the intercooler. It maybe a early STI or a type RA but not a STI-RA.Subaru made a RA in 93 model code GC8A47D, and in 94 the first of the STI's came model code GC8B48D you must get a model code of the guy m8. The guy may not be awear of what he has bought.He could of paid as much as 2000 quid to much for that car thats the differance between the above mentioned models.I hope this helps you m8

Scoobymart

The first of the P1's came in 2000 with 2 doors.That's not 95 is it and 4 doors walk away m8 alot is not right with that car.

samcowrx

has it got the fifth injector?

Minitrue

Thats very misleading. 1994 STIs were retro-converted from production WRXs which is why they retained their standard WRX applied model number. a 48D is a standard WRX Saloon.

T5OLF

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Has the intercooler water spray tank and I can see the white plug for the 5th injector so could be an RA.

As said RA's are available in red.

Scoobymart

why should a car come back as a P1 when on the log book it states it's a 95? it as 4 doors and also there is a ? to weather it's even a 95.

MartinT

The HPI check came back as a 95 P1, which is odd, unless the importer THOUGHT it was a P1 and registered as such?

This car is on ebay, but heres the spec listed.

As you can see, it has a complete charge speed body kit upgrade

STI 8 bonnet scoop - improves air intake and performance levels
raised induction vents
Roof scoop - 2 give it the rally look
Central Locking
ABS
HKS DUMP VALVE
STI UPGRADE PEDALS
17” ADVAN RACING ALLOYS – worth over £1200
Traction Control
Air Conditioning
Power Steering Wheel
STI rear spoiler - 2 give it a sporty look
Badgeless grill - 2 give it an aggressive facelift look
STI STRUT BRACES
LOW RATIO GEARBOX – for fast acceleration
FULL HKS INDUCTION KIT

HKS INJECTORS

BIG TD05 TURBO

INTERCOOLER WATER SPRAY

STI REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS

CLEAR INDICATORS

STI FOG LAMP COVERS

T5OLF

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I would walk away, plenty of nice ones about if you take your time and look around. Selling would always be a problem as well.

Forget it MartinT find another.

ScuuBdoo

walk away!

MartinT

I've already emailed him letting him know I won't be going through with the deal, thanks for the help guys.

Scoobymart

It looks to me as if you've made your mind up MartinT your looking at all those upgrades and the price and showing some interest in that car despite all the negative info we've given you.But any way good look m8 if you buy it.Hope eveythin goes well for you.

Scoobymart

You've done the right thing m8 leave it alone well alone there are plenty more around if you want one that badly.

slagmagnet69

Deffo not a p1 replica

Smilbertilgy

It's very similiar to mine, but as far as i'm aware you don't get the AC on an RA regarless of model on the earlier cars, not that this helps.

Barge Pole comes to mind....

MartinT

I'm going to look at another RA (96) on Tuesday, he says its had a rebuild by the previous owner, what should I look out for to ensure the engine is in good nick? its currently on 87000 but rebuilt at 70000.