What model RA really?
06 September 2009, 10:36 AM
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What model RA really?
Been hunting for reasonably priced local RA, stumbled across this one, now the guy swears its hpi clear, and it is what advertised as!! I checked out applied model no- GC8 a47d, on RA owners website, and shows as a non-sti RA, just WRX RA with i think 240bhp. Also i questioned him over face lift bonnet and pillar aerial, as he says its a MY93 model
Can all this be right, or am i just being over cautious?
Subaru : Immaculate STI RA in WHITE
Can all this be right, or am i just being over cautious?
Subaru : Immaculate STI RA in WHITE
06 September 2009, 10:46 AM
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Sti ra first came out in 95 and will have a roof vent. Model code is right for a 93 wrx ra. Strange thing is they say it has Driver controlled center diff (DCCD) which a normal ra wouldn`t have.
06 September 2009, 12:49 PM
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WRX RA IMPORT M8
As you know they did not have air con, electric windows, electric mirrors etc, but no diff control but they could be requested as optional extras when you buy the car new. Hence the pillar aerial.
check for the ridges on the bell housing where the starter fits this is a good guide to the original engine or box.
If you realy want the car go and have a look and check everything and i mean everything even down to the scuff marks on the bolts all around the car.
I can tell what has been done to a car in about an hour.
It has probably had a light front ender from racing in Japan which is not recorded in this country. Hence the new bonnet
Easy to look for just check the front where the rad sits they never get all the dints out.
As you know they did not have air con, electric windows, electric mirrors etc, but no diff control but they could be requested as optional extras when you buy the car new. Hence the pillar aerial.
check for the ridges on the bell housing where the starter fits this is a good guide to the original engine or box.
If you realy want the car go and have a look and check everything and i mean everything even down to the scuff marks on the bolts all around the car.
I can tell what has been done to a car in about an hour.
It has probably had a light front ender from racing in Japan which is not recorded in this country. Hence the new bonnet
Easy to look for just check the front where the rad sits they never get all the dints out.
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Just spoke to the guy again, and he now admits(once i explained) that there is no DCCD
, says a mate wrote out ad + that is what he said he bought it as, in fairness he seems fairly genuine over phone, just TOTALLY ignorant to Imprezas!
If i go and view it and it is as a WRX RA then whats it worth??
, says a mate wrote out ad + that is what he said he bought it as, in fairness he seems fairly genuine over phone, just TOTALLY ignorant to Imprezas!If i go and view it and it is as a WRX RA then whats it worth??
06 September 2009, 01:14 PM
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Seems around the right price to me m8 but only you can decide that when you see it.
Just make sure you check everything and dont be in a rush or look to keen if it is ok 4 u.
you can tell if it has been looked after. Make sure it has the ic water spray bottle under the bonnet next to the alarm, can`t see it in the pictures. also where the electric mirror control should be on the dash is a blanking plate. These are hard to get hold of so should be a good indication of originalaty,+ 2 pot front brakes 1 pot rear all discs vented if not been changed.
If you are happy with it take it for a test drive and give it some clogg they are f***in great.
Had myWRX RA for about 5 months now and am in the process of doin it up for sprints and dragging at the pod.
Just make sure you check everything and dont be in a rush or look to keen if it is ok 4 u.
you can tell if it has been looked after. Make sure it has the ic water spray bottle under the bonnet next to the alarm, can`t see it in the pictures. also where the electric mirror control should be on the dash is a blanking plate. These are hard to get hold of so should be a good indication of originalaty,+ 2 pot front brakes 1 pot rear all discs vented if not been changed.
If you are happy with it take it for a test drive and give it some clogg they are f***in great.
Had myWRX RA for about 5 months now and am in the process of doin it up for sprints and dragging at the pod.
06 September 2009, 01:45 PM
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Face lift front ends don't always mean it's been smashed, they look better imo, hence why i changed mine.
The sti badge on the boot has been added.
It has an RA engine, 5th injector.
Check for cross hatching under the alternator on the block, this confirms the cdb.
Check what ecu it has, if it's still standard, with the induction kit and fmic, chances are it won't be running very well, and engine damage could already be set in, if it's been detting ect.
The sti badge on the boot has been added.
It has an RA engine, 5th injector.
Check for cross hatching under the alternator on the block, this confirms the cdb.
Check what ecu it has, if it's still standard, with the induction kit and fmic, chances are it won't be running very well, and engine damage could already be set in, if it's been detting ect.
06 September 2009, 02:13 PM
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[QUOTE=scoobs 4 life;8924710]Seems around the right price to me m8 but only you can decide that when you see it.
4K for a my 93 car. Are you mad. You can get version 5 sti for that now.
4K for a my 93 car. Are you mad. You can get version 5 sti for that now.
06 September 2009, 02:20 PM
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We all have odd tastes m8. wouldnt do for us all to be the same.
But my RA is a play thing not the only scooby and i would not part with it for all the tea in china.
But my RA is a play thing not the only scooby and i would not part with it for all the tea in china.
06 September 2009, 07:55 PM
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Ive seen 93 cars in better condition than 96/97 models with less miles, it's a bit special being an early Type RA so worth a bit more than a normal WRX with them being a bit rare now, 3-4k is about right depending on mods.
06 September 2009, 08:05 PM
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1995 Sti RA is based on the Version II WRX STi..... no red manifold and no DCCD.
http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downloads/1995-sti.pdf
Any link ?
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http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downloads/1995-sti.pdf
Any link ?
Shaun
06 September 2009, 08:08 PM
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1995 Sti RA is based on the Version II WRX STi..... no red manifold and no DCCD.
http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downloads/1995-sti.pdf
Any link ?
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http://www.subaru-impreza.org/downloads/1995-sti.pdf
Any link ?
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1995 sti ra came with dccd.....as all the sti versions of the type ra where equipped with dccd.
06 September 2009, 08:19 PM
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sorry about that, I was working from memory of Brian long's book on the Impreza 
Am I getting confused with ABS ?? did the early Ra's DCCD not work with ABS and you could only have one or the other and not both !!
Shaun
Am I getting confused with ABS ?? did the early Ra's DCCD not work with ABS and you could only have one or the other and not both !!
Shaun
06 September 2009, 08:40 PM
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Got applied model no- gc8c4ed, tells me a 555 sti 1 of 1000 limited edition version. Really confused with so so many types, looks and sounds really nice.
Many thanks for help guys, looking forward to joining RA.Owners Club
He is 1st uk owner and sourced it from Charlesworth Motors at Donington, so surely with there reputation it is what he says?
Many thanks for help guys, looking forward to joining RA.Owners Club
He is 1st uk owner and sourced it from Charlesworth Motors at Donington, so surely with there reputation it is what he says?
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06 September 2009, 09:06 PM
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The seller emailed me this
Which Car is a WRX STi
Its the highlighted one, seems all pukka to me, please tell me this is a good buy
Which Car is a WRX STi
Its the highlighted one, seems all pukka to me, please tell me this is a good buy
06 September 2009, 10:09 PM
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95/96 sti ra have dccd and silver manifold pillar ariel version2.version 3 had red inlet manifold.i have standard version2 sti ra with less than 40000 miles on her that car was less then £4000..Remember vrsion2cdb version3open.
06 September 2009, 10:44 PM
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https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...5-limited.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...v-limited.html
Blimey this is complicated...........
Shaun
PS The door handles should be black for the 555 model AFAIK. ..and Just re-read The book and DCCD was introduced for the RA 17th November 1994
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...v-limited.html
Blimey this is complicated...........
Shaun
PS The door handles should be black for the 555 model AFAIK. ..and Just re-read The book and DCCD was introduced for the RA 17th November 1994
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