Hi all,

ive just brought an impreza rally car k plate...thought id give 4wd a bash on the stages

it was advertised as a ra but on the log book it says gc8.....how can i be sure its a ra??? i dont understand the differences between sti wrx ra etc etc and just a standard impreza?? when looking for parts etc do models differ as well as the engines/parts or are 93-2000 all the same??

any help would be appricated

rob
pics: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id...745&aid=263473

check the plate under the bonnet for the Model Code.

This is my Model code. GC8A47D


The model code is a seven digit code used to identify each model in the range.
This code is found on the VIN plate in the engine bay.
The following list breaks down the code reading from left to right.
# Series code: G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy
# Body type: F=Wagon C=Sedan
# Engine type: 8=2.0L Turbo
# Year code: A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95/96 D=MY97 E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
# Number of doors: 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door sports wagon
# Model type: 8= WRX 7= Type RA E = STi D =STi Type R & RA
# Transmission: D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD

Broken down, the model code of an MY 95 WRX STi Type RA would be GC8C47D.

SO if your Model code is GC8A48D then it's a WRX

we need photos,

agreed, photo's needed.

pic link attached.....
cheers chaps

can't view the pics mate

Your link is not working

you can view his profile from that link though and theres a white/red scoob on his profile picture. no roof vent, aerial on the pillar above drivers door.

What does your vin plate say?

Even logged into facebook the link does not work. Sorry

Will be an ra (Ariel on the piller) not an sti one tho unless its a very early one.
Most imports dont have the correct details on the v5, i have an sti ra but only says subaru on the v5 nothing else

I've got a V2 '555' STI, and all it says on my logbook is Subaru, does'nt even say its an Impreza!!

Can this be changed by the DVLA, and will this cause problems at resale time??

Dont think there is many imports out there with the correct details on it, yeh mine dont even say impreza on the docs either, did not bother me when i bought it, this is my 3rd import and they have all been the same.

Write to the DVLA.. I had car details changed once as they did not specify the model type.

thanks chaps for the replies....i thought it was but was very confused by the log book.
i think the roof vents been filled in/patched up ....strange! the bonnets ali and it has water spray.

new car to get my head around

type ra had no electric windows, air con, sound proofing etc

thanks m@trix the info was good ,now i can see what i got

had a look at the vin plate and its defo a type ra

thanks chaps for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!

What was the applied model code on your VIN plate out of curiosity?

Shaun

it was gc8a47d

rob

http://www.type-ra.co.uk/timeline.htm

WRX RA then

Shaun

2 behonest m8 as long as it gos like f@ck on the stages and dont i care!!