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29 October 2007, 12:38 AM

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Model Query

Hi there i have purchased an 02 bug eye uk car and would like to clear up what model it is . It is a wrx on log book BUT HAS WRX AND STI BADGES ON BOOT and when u hpi car it is coming up as wrx but has a lot of sti bits fitted by the factory what all does a PPP upgrade include ?? . It is a 5 speed without intercooler spray . It has RED TOP ENGINE AT LEAST THATS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE DOESNT LOOK PAINTED IN SOMEONES SHED

IS THERE AN EASY WAY OF IDENTIFYING . INTERCOOLER IS EMBOSSED WITH RED STI LETTERING
VARIOUS SOLENOIDS FUEL REGULATORS ETC UNDER BONNET ?? BOOST GAUGE FITTED TO STEERING WHEEL BOOSTS TO 1 BAR . GOLD BREMBO BRAKES ALL ROUND 18IN PRODRIVE SPEEDLINE ALLOYS . INSIDE IT HAS A MOMO WHEEL NOT STI ? HAS BLUE STI INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH CENTRAL REV COUNTER STI BLUE BLACK SEUDE SEATS AND DOOR CARDS .HAS PRODRIVE HEADLAMP UPGRADE AND LARGER REAR WING AND FRONT LOWER SPOILER . CAR IS IN IRELAND AND WAS ALLEGEDLY ORDERED LIKE THIS FROM FACTORY BUT CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY STI WASNT ORDERED AS A LOT OF MONEY HAS BEEN SPENT HAS PRODRIVE SUSPENSION EXHAUST INDUCTION KIT FILTERS ETC .

ANY INFO MUCH APPRECIATED

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29 October 2007, 12:44 AM

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Defno a WRX as 5 Speed

STi 6 speed WRX 5 speed
Sti water cooler spray
STi front limited slip Torque Diff WRX no front limited slip diff
Sti Rev counter has gear change light and buzzer
STi model code is GDB and WRX is GDA which might be present on the identification plate under bonnet

PPP upgrade on a 02 WRX is
1) blue "Y" piece intecooler hose
2) Second Cat bypass pipe
3) Back box
4) ECU upgrade

All rest of STi bits are off a STi and not standard fitment

IMHO

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29 October 2007, 12:58 AM

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What bout engine is there numbers i can check ? I bought car at wrx money IMO so am happy enough with the upgrades..

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29 October 2007, 01:07 AM

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Strange.

It sounds like a factory WRX but with the STI engine and brakes and interior.

Has it neen HPI checked ?
It sounds iffy to me but could be a genuine change of parts.
...but for what reason

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29 October 2007, 01:17 AM

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IIRC If imported it maybe true, as there were a few "Test" STi's made from WRX's, there is also a WRX wagon and simulary dressed in STi gear

This would be the possible Japanese Model codes below

Bug eye WRX Sti MY01 GDBB4EH
Bug eye WRX Sti MY02 GDBC4EH

Bug eye WRX MY00 GDAA4DD
Bug eye WRX MY01 GDAB4DD
Bug eye WRX MY02 GDACBDD

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29 October 2007, 01:24 AM

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https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...sti-wagon.html

As you see more or less an STi but no Brembo's

Find 2001 Subaru Impreza sti wagon- very rare JDM spec on eBay within, Subaru, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 22-Sep-07 13:40:08 BST)

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29 October 2007, 02:14 AM

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Car is hpi clear will check model codes 2 morrow . After looking at that estae model noticed my car has flared front arches and same engine / intercooler as the wagon same steering wheel and sti dash etc

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29 October 2007, 02:53 PM

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Probably a prototype STi modified by Subaru from a prodution WRX, This was common practice in first classic Type R's and RA's etc

IIRC Tony

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29 October 2007, 05:34 PM

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Isn't it a bit late on in the bugeye life for a prototype..bugeye STi's having been around for a couple of years already ?

My bugeye MY02 has plenty of STi bits fitted......long after it left the factory LOL

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29 October 2007, 05:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by T5NYW

mmm
STi 6 speed WRX 5 speed > i thought this was only on blob eyes not bug eyes?
Sti water cooler spray
STi front limited slip Torque Diff WRX no front limited slip diff> im sure the blob eyes do
Sti Rev counter has gear change light and buzzer
STi model code is GDB and WRX is GDA which might be present on the identification plate under bonnet

am i wrong? did you get a bit mixed up with blob eye and bug eyes?

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29 October 2007, 05:47 PM

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All UK STi bugeyes have a 6 speeed box

Jonspeed, Does the car have a rear wash / wipe ??

Shaun

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29 October 2007, 05:49 PM

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bugs have 6 speed box too for certain ( well mine did anyway!) STi that is

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29 October 2007, 06:50 PM

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Thanks fort all comments replys etc , Car is model code gda so wrx as thought just a serious amount of money spent on sti upgrades when car was new !!
. Is there anyway i can check engine codes to see if its an sti engine ? As to me doesnt feel overly quick .

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30 October 2007, 11:55 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Midlife......

Isn't it a bit late on in the bugeye life for a prototype..bugeye STi's having been around for a couple of years already ?

Shaun LOL

As said were some "Production WRX's" modded by STi and then the STi was put into a production run

but you knew what i meant

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Originally Posted by explore

mmm
STi 6 speed WRX 5 speed > i thought this was only on blob eyes not bug eyes?
STi front limited slip Torque Diff WRX no front limited slip diff> im sure the blob eyes do
am i wrong? did you get a bit mixed up with blob eye and bug eyes?

IIRC
Bug> 04 STi(GDB) had "SureTrac" front LSD
Bug>-03 WRX(GDA) no front LSD
99% STi's (GDB) are 6peed als few Auto paddle shift JDM's were made

UK WRX bugeyes were 01 & 02........... UK bugeye STi's 02 but some JDM STi's 01 were produced.

Not sure about engine numbers, but there was a "free" parts list on disc advertised on here, which may give you something to look for

Tony

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Try these they may help

may not

Manuals

Impreza Manuals

UK IDENTIFICATION DECRIPTION

http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/STi_Manua...tification.pdf

JDM (Unconfirmed) Model codes

Bug eye WRX MY00 GDAA4DD
Bug eye WRX wagon MY00 GGBA5DD

Bug eye sport MY01 GDBB4DD
Bug eye WRX wagon MY01 GGBB5DD
Bug eye WRX MY01 GDAB4DD
Bug eye WRX Sti MY01 GDBB4EH
Bug eye Spec C MY01 GDBB4FH
Bug eye WRX Sti RA MY01 GDBB4DH

Bug eye sport MY02 GDBC4DD
Bug eye WRX wagon MY02 GGBC5DD
Bug eye WRX MY02 GDACBDD
bug eye WRX Sti MY02 GDBC4EH
Bug eye Spec C MY02 GDBC4FH
Bug eye Spec C MY02 Limited GDBC4FH
Bug eye WRX Sti RA MY02 GDBC4DH

Blob eye sport MY03 GDBD4DD
blob eye WRX MY03 GDAD4DD
Blob eye WRX wagon MY03 GGBD5DD
Blob eye WRX Sti MY03 GDBD4EH
Blob eye WRX STI V-Limited MY03 GDBD4FH
Blob eye Spec C MY03 GDBD4FH
Bug eye Spec C WR Limited MY01 GDBB4FH
Blob eye WRX Sti RA MY03 GDBD4DH
Blob eye Spec C WR Limited MY03 GDBD4FH

Blob eye sport MY04 GDBE4DD
Blob eye WRX wagon MY04 GGBE5DD
blob eye WRX MY04 GDAE4DD
Blob eye WRX Sti MY04 GDBE4EH
Blob eye Spec C MY04 GDBE4FH
Blob eye WRX STI V-Limited MY04 GDBE4FH
Blob eye WRX Sti RA MY04 GDBE4DH
Blob eye Spec C WR Limited MY04 GDBE4FH

Blob eye sport MY05 GDBF4DD
Blob eye WRX wagon MY05 GGBF5DD
blob eye WRX MY05 GDAF4DD
Blob eye Spec C MY05 GDBF4FH
Blob eye WRX Sti RA MY05 GDBF4DH
Blobeye WRX STI V-Limited MY05 GDBF4FH
Blob eye Spec C WR Limited MY05 GDBF4FH

Hawk eye sport MY06 GDBG4DD
Hawk eye WRX wagon MY06 GGBG5DD
Hawk eye WRX MY06 GDAG4DD
Hawk eye WRX Sti RA MY06 GDBG4EH
Hawk eye WRX Sti MY06 GDBG4EH
'Hawk eye Spec C MY06 GDBG4FH
'Hawk eye WRX STI V-Limited MY06 GDBG4FH

Hawk eye sport MY07 GDBH4DD
Hawk eye WRX wagon MY07 GGBH5DD
Hawk eye WRX MY07 GDAH4DD
Hawk eye WRX Sti MY07 GDBH4EH
Hawk eye Spec C MY07 GDBH4FH
Hawk eye WRX Sti RA MY07 GDBH4EH
Hawk eye WRX Sti RA-R MY07 GDBH4LH
Hawk eye WRX STI V-Limited MY07 GDBH4FH

Tony

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