M4RKG

iTrader: (22)

One for imports and one for UK spec cars.

Main difference being the space for the reg. plate.

Or are they just the same and i'm making things up???

beef-on-the-bone

iTrader: (5)

yes

the space is the same on both bumpers, jdm get short fat plate, uk gets long skinny, there is also a plate hanger on the jdm (2 little metal tabs sticking below the plate) the usa got a shorter plate recess

the main difference is the bump strip along the top, visible on early cars, smooth on facelift

92-98
Impreza rear bumper image by Pebbells on Photobucket

98-00
BD170008

M4RKG

iTrader: (22)

Mines a '97 WRX (pre-facelift)... and the bump strip is smooth??

Does this suggest mines be changed to a facelift rear? Mine also has the plate hanger

beef-on-the-bone

iTrader: (5)

there's always seems to be a few that are a bit of a crossover, ie some facelift parts on a pre and vice versa, not an exact science!!

would say it's been changed but wouldn't worry too much, i chanfed mine cos i prefered the smoother look, if you're worried at all have a nosey around the boot under the carpet for any damage along the floor

they're totally interchangeable so wouldn't worry too much.........

M4RKG

iTrader: (22)

Tell me about it, its supposed to be a WRX (going off the VIN plate) but its got all kinds of random bits and pieces on it, mostly from an STi... sure Subaru just put on what they've got lying around the factory like! Ali bonnet, injectors, the whole underside of car is all STi, not that i'm complaining like

Cheers for the help mate

beef-on-the-bone

iTrader: (5)

plus the face that it all swaps between models, you don't know what was done to it by the owners in japan...........