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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Dudes,

I don't mean to start a Mass debate, but if we were talking both cars out of the box, same stadard of drivers, which one do you think would be quicker around the track?? Not that I think it would make too much difference but I'm talking about the T25 - Spec C Mk 2 if I'm not mistaken.

I don't think you can say which car is better, just which would be better around the track and why?

Guys, if I've missed anything out of the equation- just let me know.

Cheers dudes!

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Afaik the MK2 T25 was over 400 BHP and a lot RA-R about 350, porche Brakes on T25 and Full AST.RA-R had latest pink STi suspension Goodies.

For me it would be the T25 mk2 mate.No doubt someone more knowledgable will be along soon.

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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The RA-R has 6-pot brakes on as standard too and developed by Subaru to go round a track as fast as possible. I'd rather take an RA-R and spend £2K on the exhaust and engine, don't think there would be much in it then.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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No such thing as a type 25 out of the box its a speciallist built car not a production model so you only have one winner, thats the RA-R

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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r ar all day long yes type 25 is faster but 12k engine build it should be straight out box ra r is awesome car but mainly a track car very hard suspension ive had one for 4 months now i had a shot of a type 25 yes is very fast but time u fit porsche brakes it over 40 k new

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Have you changed the exhaust and remapped it yet?
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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not yet got married and returned too no job been off work now 5 weeks starting new job next week been remapped for 97 ron with standard exhaust runs 345 hp and 330 torque realy is a special car thanks too litchfield for importing the jdm cars
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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T25 has a few reliability issues too if you look at the posts of people that have/had them

My preference would be the RA-R.

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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A mate of mine has a type25 and it's unreal the speed of it but I'd have the RA-R over it any day.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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RA-R for me. As great as the T25 is, I prefer the rev happy EJ20.

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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I've had my T25 for over 3 years now, and have no reliability issue whatsoever. It uses virtually no oil (though I understand some do) and has been totally reliable.

As I understand it, the T25 and RA-R are completely different cars, aimed at different audiences. Mine is very fast and comfortable with huge amounts of torque. Fantastic car
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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they are both great cars and think its pointless to say which is best if i had either i wouldnt complain lol
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