Which is lighter WRX or UK impreza.
09 January 2009, 06:30 PM
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Which is lighter WRX or UK impreza.
Can anyone tell me Which is lighter, classic WRX or UK Impreza 
im thinking WRX must be surely as i have felt the difference between bonnets & doors etcCheers
09 January 2009, 06:31 PM
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09 January 2009, 06:55 PM
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09 January 2009, 07:03 PM
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The difference between a UK classic and WRX classic is not much at all;
Differences between most classic shape models is probably less than the weight of half a tank of fuel.
The main differences were between models years of both versions (later cars had heavier brakes, not sure when side impact re-inforcemnt was added to the doors either - if at all). I also wonder if the farmer's tweed seats were lighter or heavier too (does anyone still have a early UK scoob fitted with those ghastly seats?).
Differences between most classic shape models is probably less than the weight of half a tank of fuel.
The main differences were between models years of both versions (later cars had heavier brakes, not sure when side impact re-inforcemnt was added to the doors either - if at all). I also wonder if the farmer's tweed seats were lighter or heavier too (does anyone still have a early UK scoob fitted with those ghastly seats?).
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09 January 2009, 07:12 PM
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Don't forget uk classics have steel bonnets..... I know the type-r etc have alloy one's but what about the wrx's ?
Folding down rear seats as well on a uk the imports have the foam rear.
Only uk exeptions as far as I am aware is the P1 and the RB5 as the RB5 IIRC used a jap body shell for the build.
Folding down rear seats as well on a uk the imports have the foam rear.
Only uk exeptions as far as I am aware is the P1 and the RB5 as the RB5 IIRC used a jap body shell for the build.
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09 January 2009, 08:10 PM
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Don't forget uk classics have steel bonnets..... I know the type-r etc have alloy one's but what about the wrx's ?
Folding down rear seats as well on a uk the imports have the foam rear.
Only uk exeptions as far as I am aware is the P1 and the RB5 as the RB5 IIRC used a jap body shell for the build.
Folding down rear seats as well on a uk the imports have the foam rear.
Only uk exeptions as far as I am aware is the P1 and the RB5 as the RB5 IIRC used a jap body shell for the build.
09 January 2009, 08:20 PM
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What parts are lighter on early Uk car compared to an early RA to make it weigh less?
I'm trying to get mine down to 1000kg and I'm running out of idea's other than plastic windows and stripping doors out.
09 January 2009, 09:09 PM
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A true STi RA (i.e no Aircon, Leccy windows, central locking etc etc) should be 1150kg iirc ...mainly due to the above, but also due to ally wishbones, ally bonnet & reduced sound deadening ...UK 2000 Turbo was/is 1215Kg again iirc
09 January 2009, 09:29 PM
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Ive ditched the stereo, speakers, sound deadening, carpet, load deck carpet, spare wheel, tools, oem seats, rear seats, heavy steering wheel, door cards, window regulators, glass hatch, glass windows, motorised hatch opener and steel bonnet on my car. I now have tinnitus.....
09 January 2009, 09:52 PM
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Yeah know what you mean, I have to use ear plugs each time I go out. The lack of carpets etc makes for a noisy old bus. My next line of attack is removing the steel insert from the front bumper and then I'm out of idea's really. I would like to see 1000kg next time I go on the weigh bridge.
09 January 2009, 10:07 PM
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Ive re-fitted the rear squab, which weighs chuff-all, to quiten down the transaxle a little. Now that the exhaust is the loudeest thing again its not too bad.
This isnt on my 'Wagon, obviously.
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This isnt on my 'Wagon, obviously.
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10 January 2009, 02:49 AM
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my 94 wrx has a alloy bonnet,no abs & no air con (ripped it out
)....& after engine rebuild i only used half the nuts & bolts lol....so quite a lot of weight saving lol
)....& after engine rebuild i only used half the nuts & bolts lol....so quite a lot of weight saving lol
10 January 2009, 12:34 PM
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I was under the impression RB5s were JDM shells but this chap said that the rear bulkhead brace was added by Prodrive to UK cars.
10 January 2009, 01:12 PM
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There was a uk built car in our workshop they other day just under 1000 kgs,aircon working,etc..just about 480bhp 6 speed..
Mind u it was not an impreza body shell they used!
Welcome to Adrenaline Motor Sport
Aiming for bout 1100kg with my sti ra
Mind u it was not an impreza body shell they used!
Welcome to Adrenaline Motor SportAiming for bout 1100kg with my sti ra
10 January 2009, 01:26 PM
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My mate had the uk impreza and it felt alot heavier than mine when pushing it and the bonnet weighed a ton, uk seats feel heavier also, the panels on mine feel really thin and doors feel light also bootlid is light to so i guess the weight of a WRX is around about 1200kg
Alot of different opinions on here
Anyone know where the nearest weigh bridge is to pontifract
so i guess the weight of a WRX is around about 1200kg Alot of different opinions on here
Anyone know where the nearest weigh bridge is to pontifract
10 January 2009, 02:01 PM
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Ive ditched the stereo, speakers, sound deadening, carpet, load deck carpet, spare wheel, tools, oem seats, rear seats, heavy steering wheel, door cards, window regulators, glass hatch, glass windows, motorised hatch opener and steel bonnet on my car. I now have tinnitus.....
10 January 2009, 05:31 PM
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Ive ditched the stereo, speakers, sound deadening, carpet, load deck carpet, spare wheel, tools, oem seats, rear seats, heavy steering wheel, door cards, window regulators, glass hatch, glass windows, motorised hatch opener and steel bonnet on my car. I now have tinnitus.....
all these mods r worthless... Unless u go on a diet first
edit: do u drive the chassis with some bits and an engine only???
10 January 2009, 05:36 PM
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