Whats the difference?
26 April 2009, 02:21 PM
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Whats the difference?
Hi, I've been looking for a nice classic STi for some time now. I recently came across a WRX RA which looks absolutely spotless. It is at the very top of my budget so I would not be able to mod for some time. I have driven a normal WRX and wasn't that impressed which is why I started looking for an STi. Whats make an RA different from the normal WRX?
26 April 2009, 02:53 PM
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26 April 2009, 03:13 PM
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I believe the RA also has a very short ratio gearbox, so better accelaration but not so good top end.
Have a read through this topic it has some mentions of the RA:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-ra-r-sti.html
Have a read through this topic it has some mentions of the RA:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-ra-r-sti.html
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26 April 2009, 04:00 PM
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26 April 2009, 04:08 PM
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The RA sibling was cheaper because it had so much kit deleted, steel wheels, no colour coding etc.
It was lighter and had shorter gearing though.
Do not confuse the RA with the newage Spec C which was more expensive due to performance mofifications.
Shaun
It was lighter and had shorter gearing though.
Do not confuse the RA with the newage Spec C which was more expensive due to performance mofifications.
Shaun
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26 April 2009, 05:09 PM
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Yes it is an RA!
The WRC Limited's came in 74f,
Its the same as mine, close ratio box and 276bhp as standard. It will probably top out at about 120mph ish, but it gets there rather sharpish.
WRX had no roof vent or DCCD and had the addition of ABS, which the STi didn't have.
The Limited had a few extras and in my opinion is the one to have
The WRC Limited's came in 74f,
Its the same as mine, close ratio box and 276bhp as standard. It will probably top out at about 120mph ish, but it gets there rather sharpish.
WRX had no roof vent or DCCD and had the addition of ABS, which the STi didn't have.
The Limited had a few extras and in my opinion is the one to have
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26 April 2009, 07:04 PM
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listen to mattwrxCS
Someone who knows there type ra......
Type-RA.co.uk - Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, Impreza WRX STi Type RA, Impreza Type RA V Limited, Scooby V. Ltd, visit the WRX forum & Subaru forum
Someone who knows there type ra......
Type-RA.co.uk - Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, Impreza WRX STi Type RA, Impreza Type RA V Limited, Scooby V. Ltd, visit the WRX forum & Subaru forum
26 April 2009, 07:49 PM
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Just curious..here are the OEM subaru brochures from November 1999
http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downlo...%206%20jap.pdf
Which model do the brochures refer to ?
Cheers
Shaun
Just curious..here are the OEM subaru brochures from November 1999
http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downlo...%206%20jap.pdf
Which model do the brochures refer to ?
Cheers
Shaun
26 April 2009, 08:48 PM
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So, the only thing different from that RA and a wrx is the box? As it has elecy windows,abs,airbags etc all the RA's weight saving has been added back on!
26 April 2009, 09:37 PM
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The wrx ra limiteds that i have seen came with some pink sti suspension parts......which were not on the sti version ra limited as standard.
There is a tread on here somewhere dedicated to the Wrx type ra limited..
There is a tread on here somewhere dedicated to the Wrx type ra limited..
26 April 2009, 09:41 PM
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https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ease-sign.html
Please just ignore the bit about the 2 door ra.......it has since been confirmed as a myth.....
Please just ignore the bit about the 2 door ra.......it has since been confirmed as a myth.....
26 April 2009, 10:32 PM
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The brochures I posted relate to the Ver VI Limited's from November 1999.......did they manufacture the RA limited (bruchure) alongside the RA WRC Limited mentioned in post 17 ??
I can't find any mention of the WRC limited in Long's book or find an OEM brochure mentioning a WRC limted.... confused LOL
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I can't find any mention of the WRC limited in Long's book or find an OEM brochure mentioning a WRC limted.... confused LOL
Shaun
27 April 2009, 12:46 AM
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27 April 2009, 10:06 AM
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27 April 2009, 12:19 PM
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The brochures I posted relate to the Ver VI Limited's from November 1999.......did they manufacture the RA limited (bruchure) alongside the RA WRC Limited mentioned in post 17 ??
I can't find any mention of the WRC limited in Long's book or find an OEM brochure mentioning a WRC limted.... confused LOL
Shaun
I can't find any mention of the WRC limited in Long's book or find an OEM brochure mentioning a WRC limted.... confused LOL
Shaun
Here are some scans of the original press release for the wrc limited range.
http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/version_5_limited.pdf
Proud to be an "Ra" anorak........
