Help what version do I have
01 June 2011, 10:37 PM
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Help what version do I have
I have a Preg 96 turbo 2000 4dr and I have been scowering the classifieds for some upgrades but I dont know which version I have. I also keep coming across GC8 any info guys would be a great help, Cheers
01 June 2011, 10:42 PM
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I have the same prob. GC8 is all to do with the chassis which is basically the classic surely. I have a facelift classic 96P without the flap on the dash with a double din stereo.
I think I have a version 3?
I think I have a version 3?
01 June 2011, 10:53 PM
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Lol....
The 'version' number relates to STI models only.
For instance,,
Oct93/sep94 - STI version
Oct94/aug95 - STI type RA version
Aug95/aug96 - STI version 2
Sep96/aug97 - STI version 3
Sep97/aug98 - STI version 4
Etc,etc
Do you guys have Jap cars or English cars ??
The 'version' number relates to STI models only.
For instance,,
Oct93/sep94 - STI version
Oct94/aug95 - STI type RA version
Aug95/aug96 - STI version 2
Sep96/aug97 - STI version 3
Sep97/aug98 - STI version 4
Etc,etc
Do you guys have Jap cars or English cars ??
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01 June 2011, 11:03 PM
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Subaru should have made their bloody minds up!
02 June 2011, 11:34 AM
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So to sum up mine is a UK motor on a P reg without the cubby hole in the dash so I should be buying upgrades which are listed for the version 3. The main reason I,m asking is there is a lot more parts listed on the auction sites for sti and wrx and next to nothing for the turbo 2000 which sucks if your new to the scooby world.After reading all your comments and advice I dont feel so stupid for askin this question as it seems I,m not alone.
Thanks for all the help chaps
Thanks for all the help chaps
02 June 2011, 11:52 AM
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Version numbers only relate to JDM Cars.
MY (Model Year) relates to the UK Cars.
Don't for get the JDM cars had more goodies and BHP/Torque as standard, so be careful when you buy engine internals.
Have a look at the Scoobypedia on Google.
Hope this helps.
MY (Model Year) relates to the UK Cars.
Don't for get the JDM cars had more goodies and BHP/Torque as standard, so be careful when you buy engine internals.
Have a look at the Scoobypedia on Google.
Hope this helps.
02 June 2011, 12:09 PM
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Ah ebay - wealth of parts but zero knowledge.
It really depends on what parts you are after. All brakes/suspension/chassis parts are interchangeable over the entire classic range. It is only interior parts and engine parts you would have to worry about getting the age right.
P reg UK will be facelifted front end with early interior. Would be equilivent to V3 STI. ECU will be later 3 plug (not mappable, not chipable) with a single coil-pack just off centre to the right.
It really depends on what parts you are after. All brakes/suspension/chassis parts are interchangeable over the entire classic range. It is only interior parts and engine parts you would have to worry about getting the age right.
P reg UK will be facelifted front end with early interior. Would be equilivent to V3 STI. ECU will be later 3 plug (not mappable, not chipable) with a single coil-pack just off centre to the right.
02 June 2011, 01:33 PM
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02 June 2011, 02:12 PM
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The thing is you always get people saying "you don't get versions in uk cars"
BUT..
I always look at them as versions, uk or jdm. I don't know why some people get so fussed about it, it makes complete sense to me.
If someone says 1996 turbo then it could be either a full early spec car or a car with the early dash still but the updated bonnet and headlights. My point is, saying the year is ambiguous. If you say it's a version 3, straight away I'd picture a car with the early dash and the facelfted bonnet and lights.
The way I look at it, the easy way to look at them is as versions whether jdm or uk.
V1/v2 = early dash, early rounded lights and bonnet, slanty intercooler
V3 = facelifted bonnet and lights, larger straight intercooler, coil back in middle of engine, early dash still.
V4 = as v3 but with facelifted dash
V5/v6 = facelifted to crystal headlights, new front bumper, coil pack to side of engine.
Obviously there are many other differences but these are the obvious ones you can immediately see.
So the way I see it is if you have a 1996 and it has the facelifted front lights and bonnet it's a V3, which it probably is if it's a P reg unless it was registered late.
BUT..
I always look at them as versions, uk or jdm. I don't know why some people get so fussed about it, it makes complete sense to me.
If someone says 1996 turbo then it could be either a full early spec car or a car with the early dash still but the updated bonnet and headlights. My point is, saying the year is ambiguous. If you say it's a version 3, straight away I'd picture a car with the early dash and the facelfted bonnet and lights.
The way I look at it, the easy way to look at them is as versions whether jdm or uk.
V1/v2 = early dash, early rounded lights and bonnet, slanty intercooler
V3 = facelifted bonnet and lights, larger straight intercooler, coil back in middle of engine, early dash still.
V4 = as v3 but with facelifted dash
V5/v6 = facelifted to crystal headlights, new front bumper, coil pack to side of engine.
Obviously there are many other differences but these are the obvious ones you can immediately see.
So the way I see it is if you have a 1996 and it has the facelifted front lights and bonnet it's a V3, which it probably is if it's a P reg unless it was registered late.
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02 June 2011, 06:09 PM
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Right here goes my applied model no is GC8DK8D can anyone find out what this is I have done a bit more research and found that it is an aus wrx however its says turbo 2000 on the log book. Arhhhhhh i wish subaru would just make it easyier for us mear mortals lol
02 June 2011, 06:25 PM
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A European Domestic Model RHD Impreza will have a VIN in the format below.................
The TENTH character is the Model Year (MY) in this case V=1997
The TENTH character is the Model Year (MY) in this case V=1997
02 June 2011, 06:45 PM
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Ah that makes a bit more sence. I guess I have an Import then as mine is JF1GC8KDTxxxxxxx the x denotes digits. So I have a 96 turbo 2000 or is it a wrx or sti.
03 June 2011, 06:32 AM
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If my car is a uk car what bolt on goodies do I need to make 300+ BHP and as there is a wealth of goodies listed for the wrx and the sti and not so many for the turbo 2000 which version parts will straight on to my car.
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You need an aftermarket ECU with re-map, de-cat and a td05 turbo (others will do the job easily but be more expensive). You will have a crap top mount intercooler on yours (slightly better than the earlier slanty one, but not much) so a front mounted intercooler will probably be required. If you also change the injectors to 440cc's then with this lot you'll be looking at 330-340bhp.
03 June 2011, 09:28 PM
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Cool sounds good to me so as for front mount intercooler as anyone fitted one of these which is E-Bay item no 140483060084 if so is it any good and how difficult is it to fit as it does not come with fitting instructions..