chrisp

A few more for comparsion

BTW the little writting to the left of RA is "TYPE"









[Edited by chrisp - 5/1/2002 11:16:03 PM]

chrisp

Thought it maybe, a few of these WRC editions came in together.

Dont know about price they were being sold for about 20-22K new back in 2000 so your guess is as good as mine to be honest. I would hope I could get 14K at least but you never know . They have short gearing compare to other scoobs which makes them quick of the mark but it means motorway speeds can be tiresome. 1000rpm in 5th is 20mph so 60mph is 3,000rpms and 70mph is 3,500 etc . Also affects economy but who cares .

I would drive it because the RA's dont suit everyone to be honest.

The STI's have the stronger engines/pistons but on road performance wise I doubt there would be a great deal in it.

Cheers

ChrisP

[Edited by chrisp - 5/1/2002 11:52:43 PM]

Maximum

Just a suggestion, but I would NEVER try to identify a car by its accessories, badging, trim, etc. Seems like a very bad idea. I would go to the link below, and compare VIN numbers. Even by this method you can't be 100% sure, but it's probably the best way to check a car's model type, options, etc.

http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/product/impreza/list.html

[Edited by Maximum - 5/2/2002 1:37:27 AM]

chrisp

To give it its full title

MY2000 WRX Type RA WRC Limited Edition nnn of 1000 (cant remember what number it is hence the nnn).

And yes it the same as Adam B's

[Edited by chrisp - 5/2/2002 4:00:24 PM]

Dubbs

Guys,
I'm looking at what looks like a goregous STI 6 RA but not 100% sure what I'm looking at apart from being told its a WRX RA (presume it must be sti?) and it's a version 6 that had it's rear spoiler changed. How do I know? Key things I've noticed are:

Neat WRX logo on bottom left of bootlid rather than large one in the centre like most WRX imports seem to have.

RA written in small writing on bottom right hand side with something small written next to it but can't see if it's sti or not

Blue gorgeous looking seats like Scott's RA

Grille has a black "stars" badge rather than red or "i"

No roof flap

Car apparently has electric folding mirrors, electric windows and climate control

Didn't sound like it has diff control but have sent mail to confirm

Car has what looks like clear front lenses - think he said HID.

I only know this from digital images sent with a description. Apparently imported over in 2000 and is on a W plate. How else can I tell a version 6 and if this is a true STI type RA? Was there any other RA versions?

Chassis number begins GC8

Dubbs

Oh and he told me you need to put clutch in to start it.

johnfelstead

http://www.iwoc.co.uk/contents.html
http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm

chrisp

Mine is WRX RA version 6 and IS NOT an STI version. Its a WRC limited edition 1/1000 and has the light blue alcantara seats with the SWRT logo. The STI version has the little STI on the front wings under the indicators.

The model code on my VIN plate is GC8G47D.

This is what mine looked like before it was modified .



Hope this helps,

ChrisP

Dubbs

Scary as that is it EXACTLY!! Obviously not an STI then. At 12,000 miles what do you think it might be worth? Is it as good as an sti type-r?

Thanks for the help and quick response.

Dizzy

14K eh Chrip....
/me starts hiding pennies under the matress

chrisp

Maximum - I agree thats why I included the model code, better to be safe. Mind due this is a very specific limited edition with some specific extras and I know that at least 10 came in together and were amongst the last of the MY00 built.

MY00 WRX RA is GC8G47D

MY00 WRX STI RA is GC8G4DD

Real easy to check its on the VIN plate under the bonnet on the passenger side suspension top.

I did thats what mine said.

Dizzy maybe early next year m8 if you are interested, would be less then I guess, I am sure we can come to some deal .

Cheers

ChrisP

Tractor

Agree with all that's been said above. All cosmetic things can be faked, so the VIN and engine number are the best to go by.

However, to save time, if all the cosmetic bits are missing, you can assume its not an Sti. Check to see whether the inlet manifold on top of the engine is painted red - if not, it ain't an Sti.

The RA drivetrain is basically identical to the TYpe R if I remember correctly (same gearbox and centre diff) but a Type R will have slightly better brakes (2 pot rears, rather than 1 pot) and the Sti engine will have 20lbs/ft or so more torque, probably 10-20 Bhp more (late Stis were dynoed standard at 300PS), and will rev higher.

Hope that helps. This will still be a ludicrously fast car though. If you fancy a fantastic Sti 4 Type R in Sonic Blue though, drop me an email to freemrh@btinternet.com.

Mike

wilf

Tractor,

Are the two pot rears the neat black ones with the Subaru Logos?

I remember they had these on early P1 press cars - most disgruntled when they didnt make it to the real thing.

Also does the Type R have a roof vent as standard?

Tractor

Hi Wilf - yes they are the neat black ones with the logo. The Type R does not have the roof vent as standard, but I think it was fitted to the V-Limited models.

Mike

Dubbs@work

TRACTOR - YHM

Tractor

Right back at ya Dubbs

Adam M

tractor,

if it does not have he electronic centre diff, then you can be 99% sure it has the the standard wrx ratiosm, meaning the viscous rear 160 lsd instead of the clutch type r 180. This in turn means it will have the sliding rear calipers and normal rear driveshafts and hubs.

Basically same drivetrain as p1 with 50:50 torque distribution.

Adam B

Hi All

... interesting one this, as I, Like Chris, have one.


Adam :

Doesn't have the standard ratios as 4200 = 80 in 5th (private road etc ...).
160 vs 180 diffs ... no idea (how do you tell ?)
Sliding rear calipers ... yes
and prolly yes to the hubs and drive shafts
As for the 50:50 ... don't think so as it is just as tail happy as my friend Chris' (not Chrisp) with an STI RA (with the centre diff control etc). Definately a lot more tail happy than my previous UK version .....


Cheers

Adam

Tractor

Adam B - as a rule of thumb, the adjustable centre diff and short ratios go together, and are found on Sti Type Rs, Sti Type RAs and WRX Type RAs. The drivetrain Adam is referring to , is that which is found on regular Stis, P1s and WRX Type Rs (the latter being quite rare). If you have the adjustable diff, when fully open you will have something like a 34/66 torque split in favour of the rear, rsing to 50/50 at full diff lock. But do not lock the diff on the road!!

Mike

chrisp

yep no diff control on mine and probably 80 is about 4200 rpm but I have never been that fast , except on a private runway. It also doesnt have water spray but has ABS. I have had the back end out a couple of times due to wet conditions and me being a little anxious with the throttle and OE bridgestones mind due it also stepped out on my 18" toyos as well once agian under wet conditions.

Tractor

Weird, you have the short ratio box and no adjustable centre diff. Never heard of that (which is not to say it doesn't exist of course ). What car do you have?

Adam B

Tractor

.... Chris has the same as mine


Cheers

Adam

Adam M

there are plenty of short ratio cars which dont have the adjustable centre diff.

These are mostly the older ras ie non stis.

ras were availabel from the factory (stis too) with a standard centre diff. This was always an option in lieu of abs which cannot be fitted with the adjustable centre diff.

Did know about cars doing 80 at 4200 rpm, but those cars tended to be older. Not seen a newer impreza with that gearbox before.

Thought that went at about version 3.

I know the sti ras are certainly not that short.

Tractor

Ahhhhh, so if someone wanted ABS put back on, they could have it as an extra, but obviously at the sacrifice of the adjustable diff. Interesting. Anyone know if this could have been done on an Sti Type R then?

Mike

Adam M

dont think so tractor.

Never seen an sti type r without adjustable diff.
Like you say the wrx type r has abs adn a non adjustable diff but think that was standard and not an option.

RAs are very odd. They used to be aimed at people intending to strip them, but as time went on, they all seemed to get their creature comforts back, whether they were v limited or not.

They used to allbe short ratio and were all white.

at version 3 the v lims brought the normal gearing and air con/electrics back, but after that, they were all pretty mucvh full specced.

I am guessing they all came unspecced and you add what you want whilst still atempting to keep the badge identity and some reduced weight!