Gryphon

Looking at getting a widetrack blobeye sti.
Seen a few I like but some DCCD fitted . But I seen 2 that don't have it fitted & these were 2005 models.

Can someone clear up what models had it fitted.
Thanks

53

iTrader: (41)

Euro imports didn't have DCCD in some cases All MY05+ standard STi models UK and JDM have DCCD

Gryphon

Hi 53 & thanks for the reply.
I have seen really nice 05 widetrack crystal grey sti for sale without the DCCD.

If it was a EU import what does that mean ?
How can I tell if it is a EU import ?
Also should this put me off buying ?
Is this the same as a Japanese import ?

Sorry for all the questions but really don't know much about imports.

Thanks again

Matt_STi

I have a 2005 UK STI - what exactly is DCCD ?

birchy2010

iTrader: (12)

Dont let it been an import put you off, Mine is a 05 without DCCD and is from Malta, Don't get it confused with a Jap Spec car though, It is essentially a UK car just without the DCCD box and controller.

birchy2010

iTrader: (12)

Driver Controlled Centre Differential

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

DCCD is Driver Control Central Diff basically it's a diff that driver can control and adjust certain aspects of it.
http://wallace.as.arizona.edu/~cgrop.../DCCD_FAQ.html

Matt_STi

I don't think my STI has that? If it does then god knows where lol

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

IiRC the buttons for it should be on centre console near handbrake, and then on your instrument cluster should show you the settings

Matt_STi

ah must not have it, there are blanks near my handbrake where the buttons must be.

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

Must be a euro import then mate

Edit: I'm assuming your 2005+

Matt_STi

Its a 2005 STI UK version

urban

iTrader: (1)

Did you buy it new, from a Subaru dealer?

Matt_STi

No, brought it off a guy on here!

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...7000-ovno.html

urban

iTrader: (1)

It can't be a UK model, it must be a Euro import.

Has it got the trackstar tracker?

Matt_STi

I don't know! I'm going to check the log book. I'm 99% sure its the UK model.

urban

iTrader: (1)

Don't think the V5 will help.
I reckon its a Euro car.

Matt_STi

I'll check later and see if it says anywhere.

Gryphon

Are these euro imports under sealed from new?
Is it the exact same performance wise?

Seen one I like but with no DCCD so must be a euro import & the import bit is kinda putting me off.

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

I wouldn't worry about it being a Euro import as long as it's right hand drive then all is good!
Some people wouldn't even know it's a Euro unless they know that 05's UK spec should have DCCD!

Matt_STi

Yeah I'm not worried, Its right hand drive, fast and looks the nuts! I'm just curious to see where its actually from!

urban

iTrader: (1)

My money's on Malta

Matt_STi

I'll check the VIN and compare it online later.

EssexJamie

iTrader: (5)

90% it's Malta but as you say your happy and it's the seem engine as any other STI just no DCCD which isn't needed really be daily drivers, handy on track though!

Looks a very nice car from the for sale thread

Matt_STi

If it is Malta - do my insurance company need to be informed? I currently have it as a non import (because thats what I thought!)

urban

iTrader: (1)

Its still a UK spec'd car, so I presume you'll be OK.
Be different if it was a JDM import.

Matt_STi

Update: V5 says date of first registration 03 05 2005
Date of first registration in uk 03 05 2005

Plus the indicator stick is on the left so I'm sticking with UK.

W R X

There are a couple of 05 STI's on AT at the moment with no DCCD and I was wondering the same thing. Slightly misleading as one of them is described as "UK Spec" which it clearly isn't if all UK 05s had DCCD.

They both look like good examples mind.

urban

iTrader: (1)

All UK MY05 STI's had DCCD.

It was actually introduced on the WR1 the year before.

Matt_STi

Another newb question: what's MY05? I always see people put it but never understood it.
I don't understand how you are saying mine isn't uk when it's first registered date was in the uk and hasn't even imported.