Matty_Boy

Hi, how can i tell what version of sti type r i have? thanks

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

If the coil pack is in the centre of the inlet manifold then it is a V3/4 or if the coil pack is offset to the passenger side it is a V5/6.

Banny

EddScott

Whats the first digit of the reg?

Is its got the old dash (look on here) its V3

If its got the new dash and a low rear spoiler its V4 (also momo steering wheel with grey/black middle bit.

If its got high rear spoiler that DOESN@T flip up at the end, the final front bumper with the large slat rather than 2 or 3 smaller slats on each side then its V5

If its got high rear spoiler that DOES flip up at the back its V6 - think V6s may also need clutch down before they start.

Assuming you have genuine body bits that is

So use the chassis code checker thingy that I'm sure someone can post a link to.

Matty_Boy

That sounds a bit technical for me banny lol Im not sure if the body parts are original to be honest, could you tell if i posted a pic??

Matty_Boy

just looked at the spoiler it has a high rise that flips up at the back, but dont need to hold the clutch down to start

farmerwrx

put some pics up

Matty_Boy

heres a pic, its also an S reg

GC8

In the applied model number on the chassis plate, the 4th character will be a letter, which defines the model year. D='97 - V3; E='98 - V4; F='99 - V5.


Simon

EddScott

Was this not on Pistonheads recently?

Thought it was advertised as a V5.

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

That looks like a version 5 but engine bay pic would help

Banny

Matty_Boy

yeah it was on PH i only just got the car, but the ad is now taken down so i can see the details and the full spec

scoobynutta555

Got a pic from the front? Looks like a 5 with the rear wing.

Matty_Boy

heres the engine bay

EddScott

I know the pack is in the middle but I thought 5 and 6s didn't have that little blue pipe coming off the air intake (just after the clip) - my MY00 didn't have one.

Do the seats have red going all the way round the top edge or just on the wing tips?

Looks like its had alot of work - very low though.

Matty_Boy

the seats are all blue with yellow sti in the middle, do you mean the car itself is very low?

GC8

Why mess about looking at pictures when the absolute answer can be found above?

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iTrader: (1)

Simon, you could draw a picture or perhaps a pop-up book

havnt seen many v5/6 in blue, so is it a v4

rooferman

iTrader: (6)

As Simon says.........use the applied model code.........

Located on the front n/s suspension turret...........

banny sti

iTrader: (68)

I can say with a fair degree of certainty it is a version 4 as it has the coil pack in the centre, version 3/4 maf and the version 3/4 inlet pipe with the take off for the idle control valve.

Banny

Matty_Boy

thanks people the code is GC8E2DD so looks like a version 4!

EddScott

How is it?

Didn't the PH add say it had a few issues?

samcowrx

Nice car whatever version mate.

Matty_Boy

yeah the dccd doesnt work as the gear box has been changed, but im having problems with the coilovers there really soft and the car bounces like mad on the slightest bump so i think they might be faulty, apart from that its fine.

GC8

Perhaps the bump damping has been turned down to the lowest setting (to try to make them more comfortable)?

Matty_Boy

ive adjusted them according to the manual but it makes no difference