point me in the right direction
24 November 2009, 07:50 AM
#1
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: southampton
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
point me in the right direction
Hi all, i just bought a type RA. and i am the sort of guy who cant help but fettle, i know that may upset some purists
lol. i want some very low key mods for it, and could do with a poke in the right direction., i am after a front mounted intercooler..direct replacement dump valve, HID lights, and i really want some P1 wheels (the anthacite ones) any help would be great thanks
lol. i want some very low key mods for it, and could do with a poke in the right direction., i am after a front mounted intercooler..direct replacement dump valve, HID lights, and i really want some P1 wheels (the anthacite ones) any help would be great thanks
24 November 2009, 07:56 AM
#2
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Hello 
you also forgot the model and year of your car (is it a wrx or an STI) plus the remap (and possably an aftermarket ecu), upgraded brakes etc, and read up on the law about hid lights, your probably better off with upgraded bulbs (hids require a wash to be fitted otherwise they are illegal).
Forget the dump valve too, the standard one is one of the best you will ever get
Expensive this modding isnt it? (that just cost you about 3k
)
Tony
you also forgot the model and year of your car (is it a wrx or an STI) plus the remap (and possably an aftermarket ecu), upgraded brakes etc, and read up on the law about hid lights, your probably better off with upgraded bulbs (hids require a wash to be fitted otherwise they are illegal).Forget the dump valve too, the standard one is one of the best you will ever get
Expensive this modding isnt it? (that just cost you about 3k
)Tony
24 November 2009, 10:16 AM
#3
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: southampton
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yes mate...its a 2000 sti, might forget the HID then, who is good for remaps in the south???? looking at upgraded brakes atm, how much is a remap, she goes like a stunk rat anyway, tops out at about 130 ish, but gets there ****ing quick, been bullying alot of big certain german rear engined cars lol..
24 November 2009, 10:39 AM
#5
Scooby Regular
Is it an RA or an STI RA?
If its a 2000 is it sonic blue?
Personally, above all else get it mapped first, or at least get the bits you want to fit to the engine (FMIC) straight away.
Is it running a full de-catted exhaust and does it have an induction kit? If so all the more reason to get the mapping done ASAP.
I wouldn't bugger with the looks but thats up to you.
If its a 2000 is it sonic blue?
Personally, above all else get it mapped first, or at least get the bits you want to fit to the engine (FMIC) straight away.
Is it running a full de-catted exhaust and does it have an induction kit? If so all the more reason to get the mapping done ASAP.
I wouldn't bugger with the looks but thats up to you.
24 November 2009, 10:39 AM
#6
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Remap will set you back about 650 quid, Bob Rawle is very good (just google him), brakes will cost you about 900 quid (check the group buy area), but sounds like you have one of the last (though very short ratio'd box) STI type RA's (normally they go to about 155mph).
Tony
Tony
Trending Topics
24 November 2009, 12:06 PM
#8
Since you're in Southampton there is
Alan Jeffery - Engine Tuner high performance engine tuning and engine building in Plymouth
www.jollygreenmonster.co.uk in Kent (and many other places as he does travel)
Triton Motor Services - The South's Leading Independent Subaru Specialists in Bournemouth (website is out of date but does have contact details)
Alan Jeffery - Engine Tuner high performance engine tuning and engine building in Plymouth
www.jollygreenmonster.co.uk in Kent (and many other places as he does travel)
Triton Motor Services - The South's Leading Independent Subaru Specialists in Bournemouth (website is out of date but does have contact details)
24 November 2009, 01:28 PM
#9
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: southampton
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thanks for all ya help guys, no it aint got a decat, it has a proper sti pipe on so it aint too noisy, might fancy a bit more noise later on.,.it is a sti ra.. yeah real short shift lol...but it get there quick, plus i am sure none of you ever do more than the prescribed 70mph lol..any one, know anything about p1 wheels as i really ****ing want some lol...they are luuush..thinking about just changin wheels as already have coilys on but no other visual changes, (bar the front mount) will look into all the tuners, also no it is running standard air box, i was just going to go for a high flow panal filter???? good idea??? heard you should not ****about with the air/fuel larky...
24 November 2009, 02:20 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
24 November 2009, 04:50 PM
#13
...the RTA 88/89 is
24 November 2009, 05:35 PM
#14
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
The bottom part states the RTA 1988 the law for aftermarket hids is different to them being fitted as standard, they still require self levelling and washers on aftermarket fitments which is what I am pointing out (and half the cars out there, especially JDM models) dont have washers as standard 
Tony
the law for aftermarket hids is different to them being fitted as standard, they still require self levelling and washers on aftermarket fitments which is what I am pointing out (and half the cars out there, especially JDM models) dont have washers as standard Tony
24 November 2009, 07:45 PM
#15
The bottom part states the RTA 1988 the law for aftermarket hids is different to them being fitted as standard, they still require self levelling and washers on aftermarket fitments which is what I am pointing out (and half the cars out there, especially JDM models) dont have washers as standard
Tony
the law for aftermarket hids is different to them being fitted as standard, they still require self levelling and washers on aftermarket fitments which is what I am pointing out (and half the cars out there, especially JDM models) dont have washers as standard Tony
The RTA doesn't cover HID's due to when it was written ...HID's (both JDM & retro fit) fall foul of the RTA for failing to meet either 'BS' or 'E' standards, not for auto level or washers.
Hence why JDM OEM parts are technically illegal & UK/ Euro aren't, this also technically applies to non HID lamps/bulbs, if it's not E marked or BS marked.
It's a mine field that neither plod or CPS seem to want to go anywhere near (which doesn't mean they wont at sometime in the future tho')
& fingers crossed I've ran them for almost 3 years now (albeit in a cibie/ morette lamp/housing) & passed 3 MOT's & been stopped twice (not for lights i hasten to add) without problem
Last edited by DazW; 24 November 2009 at 07:46 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gazzawrx
Non Car Related Items For sale
13
17 October 2015 06:51 PM