ze4s

Anyone tell me what these have over the standard STI?
I like the sound of this twin scroll thingy.

In the market for a new car and looking at either a spec c 2003/2004 or a evo 8 fq360

WRX_SWRT

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evo is the weapon if you can handle the 4500 mile services if not go for the spec c as they are an awsome raw car real drivers car

servicing i asume on spec c will be every 10k

but then again moast folk would do oil changes evry 4-5k miles in a scoob like that anyway. hth Greig

corradoboy

Litchfield

TonyBurns

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The Spec C is a better all round car over the evo (no matter what the evo fans say), it has a more aggressive engine over the standard STI, an oil cooler mounted at the front of the engine, transmission oil coolers, different cooling system, different suspension parts, 12ltr intercooler water tank in the boot, thinner glass, no central locking, different geometry etc (there is a lot of differences).
Servicing is the same as the classic JDM cars, 6 months/7.5k miles (10k km)

Tony

ze4s

Cheers for that is the 06/07 spec the same as the 2003 spec.
Would like an 07 but ive not got a spare £18k siting about

Tony.
Do all jdm sti have the twin scroll turbo?
Only reason im considering an evo is because of the handling (i feel like a driving god in that car)
Although after years driving a M3 anything is better round the corners

corradoboy

In an Evo you are NOT a driving God. You are a passenger to an electronic deity !

TonyBurns

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Only the MY03 STi's onwards are twin scroll (blob eye) the auto DCCD is a givaway on these cars, plus the sound, there is no burble

Tony

ze4s

i know, i love it. If i tried to drive like that in my M3 there wouldnt be much of either me or the car left

corradoboy

Driving a lie Get a mans car


I want an R500 Superlight

ze4s

cheers. Ive seen a jdm on ebay not spec c but still a nice car.
So is the easiest way to spot a spec c the roof vent?

Im going to have a look round for a 03/04 car, whats the going rate for a blob eye spec c, Ive not seen any for sale

The Trooper 1815

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https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/7...ar-animal.html

From a new Spec C owner. He likes it.

corradoboy

Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI JDM IMPORT 55 REG BLACK

Subaru : Subaru Impreza WRX STi JDM Twin Scroll Immaculate

Subaru : FRESH IMPORT STI VERSION 8 JDM

Sold - but can't be right

Subaru : Type 25 Build No 37 Spec C with Spec C plate

Subaru : Impreza Spec C - 345bhp - Hawkeye - 14k miles

ze4s

380bhp + RWD = too many brown trouser moments. plus the fact that it was impossible to drive my car in the snow

Im getting to soft to wonder which end is going to come out first when i chuck it in a corner

ze4s

Thats the thread that actualy got me interested in the spec c. Ive just spent a week looking at evos but that thread has turned my head.

Need to get this car right, its going to be my first turbo and my next car untill the new GT-R comes into my price range

ze4s

Not sure i need a spec c if the standard jdm has twin scroll.

But then why have chicken when you can have fillet steak

JimmyBFC

I have a capable Evo but got to admit id switch it for a spec c no problem, but then again something like a 9gt or 5, 6, or 7rs are equally as good in terms of Evo's.

The Spec C will be a raw hardcore car, made for track/sprint so it doesn't have all the comforts you might want for everyday use (not saying it cannot be driven everyday btw)

JimmyBFC

Agree to a certain extent but most who say this have never driven an Evo, the AYC isn't all its cracked up to be, if I could afford to plonk an RS diff on mine, I would, without shadow of a doubt.
The AYC doesn't take into account the drivers natural instinct to correct if the back end goes, which leads to a potential dangerous situation at times...the AYC takes some time and patience to learn how to use properly.

johnfelstead

My chicken flies quite nicely. The first car on that list sold ages ago.

corradoboy

I have driven several Evo's. Very fast, very fun, but somehow never as satisfying as a good Scooby IMHO.

wrx9181

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Just another little point of intrest i saw a top gear the other day and clarkson was on about fuel consumption and guess out of every car round their track which was the worst ?
no not the zonda
or the enzo
yes thats correct the evo fq400
3.5 to the gallon !!!!!!!!!!!!

JimmyBFC

Dave, i agree, thats what I mean by the gAYC ...it takes the fun away from driving until you can predict what it will do, RS diff on its way soon.

Not much in Scoobs and Evo's anyway.

Trap2Terrorist

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I can't tell you how good the Spec C is, absolutely amazing. I've taken it over roads that I've been driving for years and it's a whole new experience. I know this sounds a bit 'mushy' and cliche'd but the car is different class, a great experience for someone who loves driving. Perhaps the handling mods have made the difference but I'm not so sure, I think the car was designed this way.

If you're considering one, buy it.

paddokx

I had a look at your spec C when Rich was selling it, I must say it was immaculate in every way, Rich was a really nice guy.

A great buy !!!

Pete

Don,t agree, having owned 3 Evos and one was 480bhp/450ft/lb, my Spec C was a better car by far..

You,ll not get a better focused, handling car out the box than the Spec C...

Trap2Terrorist

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I agree, seems like a top bloke. It's the first time I've bought a car and felt guilty driving off, even though I'd just handed over a huge wadge of bank notes!!

JimmyBFC

Pete, not even a 8 or 9 MR RS or even a 5 or 6 RS........

Yours weren't the lightweight RS version were they.

ze4s

Thanxs for the replies.
I think i will go down the standard import sti route.

The spec c sound like a lot of fun but i dont know if i could live with it on a daily basis.
After all i will be using the car as my daily driver and putting quite a few motorway miles on it.

As for fuel consumption, i once had a mondeo that only got 25 miles to the gallon so 20-25 in a sti sounds fine

RICH S202

What do you mean "seems"?? ha ha. I had a quick cry round the corner then went off to start my hookers and champagne weekend

corradoboy

I once had a 1.2 Corsa that only averaged 22 Underpowered cars have to work harder to try and keep up

Pete

Jimmy,

No mate they weren,t, but i still stand by what i,ve said....

8 MR RS is a stupendous car though........


5 6 and 7 RS`s are very raw Jimmy, almost twitchy, they,re like an RA CLassic imo..