I have recently bought a p reg wrx and i am not sure if it is a genuin sti or not i had a mate look around the car and he says it has lots of sti parts what i don't know is wether these are mods or original how do i find out?

 

Was it an import mate? Look on the log book or do some research on the ecu as theres a different ecu for each spec as far as i know

 

Applied model code...

 

?????

 

On the passenger suspension turret there's the ally VIN plate riveted to it.... On it is a 7-digit "Applied model code"... Post it up...

 

THe log book says just wrx but i have been told that imports often have od things on the log book some turbos just say gl .
my car has
sti turbo
closed block engine ( we think )
sti or pos p1 suspension
4 pot front callipers
sti etched into the dash between the clocks
sti strut brace
sti lower brace
sti ecu

and standered silver/black cloth interior

 

Its on the VIN plate - 7 digit code

http://www.subaru-impreza.org/forum/...ine-codes.html

 

model code says gc8d48d

 

WRX.

Won't have a CDB unless it's been changed. What makes you think it has a CDB ?

 

the mechinic who works for me pocked around somewhere with his camera and he "thinks" its a cdb

 

sorry looked closer its gc8d4ed

 

LOL.....
Did he also 'think' it was an STI ???

Take it to someone who knows what they are looking at. An easy spot (but not always the case) is to check for cross hatching marks near the starter motor.

 

Well if that is the code then yes, it is an STI chap.
STI version 3, same as mine buddy

 

I thought this code was an WRX Sti v3 which would be closed deck?

 

In that case it is a STi (the 6th digit "E" denotes that).

You have a 280PS (276bhp) WRX STi Version III 4-dr saloon, manual 5-sp.


Does it also have the 'oval STi' badges on the front wings? (No 'guarantee' as anyone in the know could fit them, but is also a useful pointer nonetheless).

 

This is a great site for future reference.


http://www.scoobyprojects.co.uk/tech...iedmodel.shtml

 

Its' STI v3 then!

And I wouldn't think it came with closed deck..
Only the early RA had ones.


The easiest way to recognise if you have a cdb is the cross-hatch on the block
under the alternator and behind the crankshaft position sensor.

 

CDB faded out in 95 but a few scraped few into the STI v2's.

 

no it has small sti stickers on the doors

 

I've read a thread on here which showed pics of CDB's without any cross hatching. The only real way to be 100% certain is to open it up.
But, as you say if you can see cross hatching then you can pretty much be certain it's a CDB.

 

Put some pics up chap.

 

i don't see any cross hatchings on the block

 

I wouldn't worry.

At least you bought a WRX which turned out to be an STI, we usually see it the other way round.

 

is the sti worth more ?

 

It's more desirable at the very least.

 

According to API Dave, outwardly, the ONLY unique thing to a CDB is indeed the x-hatching......... But ONLY the x-hatching around the oil filter housing.

 

Yep i had one...

 

Correct Joz....also lines across the starter motor housing.

 

yes sti is worth more

 

when you do insurance do they not sat its an STI