Hey all,

My Type-r sits at nearly 3,500rpm @ 70mph in 5th...

This sound right?! Or might I have a different box?

Seems high to me, and is dangerous for my pocket on the motorway as it is right at my fave point in the revs!

 

just in the sweet spot huh......

 

You know this! Yours sit in a similar position at 70? Looks well by the way, very clean

 

thanks mate..

do you know what version type r yours is ?

 

I think its a v5, on a 'T' 99, plate

Only just got it, had all facelift front end etc but smoked lights when I got it. Got crystals on now, 3d grill and p1 bumper going on tomorrow night how I have had it pictured for long enough!

 

Many people complain about the type R gearing on the motorway but it's a compromise worth taking in my opinion and I'm most envious that I can no longer run that box I think at 70 I'm doing about 3k but that's on a 6 speed.

 

Type R has one of the shortest ratio standard boxes so unfortunately is doesnt make motorway driving much fun. Some people have modded the gearbox to use a UK TY754 5th gear to get over this problem but its a lot of work.

IIRC, you have 4.444 diff ratio which is why you're screaming in 5th.

 

like this ?

 

Thats a P1, not a type R

 

p1 bumper....... bloody hell !!!

 

ahhh so its not me then! Well, I think it is a compromise I can deal with!

That P1 was for sale in scotland recently wasnt it? 80mls, £6k?

Thats the look I want for my front end, bumper I bought already has p1 splitter but is sort of moulded in abit? Will load pics when on, Happy with it

Paulo you changed boxes for more power?

 

its my p1 mate, wasnt for sale recently , nor will be !!

its sure a front end i aspired to ...

 

Mines at the same revs at 70.
I love the ratios,and love working up and down the box.



Danny.

 

Mine is about 3.5(ish)k at 70 too, when doing 80 its at or just under 4k.

Its not an R/RA but a 96 WRX import.

 

yours is the sti type r not the wrx type r ?

 

totally different box matey...

 

Mine? Its only a WRX not Sti/R/RA etc. Been told its a quick one lol. The boost comes on quite late in mine too though, at 80/4k it sits on 0 or slightly below according to the boost gauge.

 

the bloke opened a thread on revs, box issues. NOT where yours boosts etc etc....
not being rude, sorry

 

my quote was pointed towards the origional poster.

 

my bad, me and night shifts dont get on

 

Got confused I guess craigo, nice motor, was thinking about one but couldnt justify in my own mind the difference in price. Most likely because its my first sub..P1 when I grow up!

Its a Type-R STI if you are asking me?

 

think it was my fault matey....
never mind.

heres one for you. what cars have the ra box ? get looking.....

 

Yes I went from a version 2 sti box to a 6 speed due to power but I wanted a 5 speed type R DCCD box. I'd honestly consider going back to a 5 if I could because with that power on a 5 speed it'd be amazing fun

 

no no, was only putting up a pic of my p1 front end

so its a wrx sti type r... same as mine. your box/revs are correct....

 

Jap wrx sits at 3.2k @ 70mph

 

on my 2.5 with a 5 speed 2500rpm at 70mph

 

Mines a WRX JDM and sits about 3.2-3.3k at 70.

 

PPG?

 

By the looks of things the classics are geared closer... to be fair, I would love to sit at 2500rpm at 70mph but if needs be, I will motorway travel at 60mph.... finally give people a chance to look at me

Every downfall of an impreza is always over ruled by a simple sound.. bob bob bob bob bob !!

 

You have my attention!... what power?