MY 1997 Version 3 WRX RA
05 December 2014, 01:24 PM
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MY 1997 Version 3 WRX RA
[SIZE="5"]RELISTED - WRX Type RA Version 3 (May 1997)[/SIZE]
This car is unmodify and is almost factory OE.
http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-impreza-my97-wrx-type-ra/
Exterior
Original Feather White 230 (the car was only available in this colour)
OE black mirrors (includes an OE spare)
OE black door handles (white set included in the sale)
OE orange indicators
OE headlights - with Nightbreakers but from 1996 RA's have uprated relays.
Speedlines (OE silver alloys included the sale)
No rear wiper
Front driving lights
Rear aftermarket tow eye - RallyTech
Original Japan garage, toll and association stickers
OE “Type RA” sticker
No electric radio aerial
Flat blade Michelin wipers
No rear spoiler
Rear Fog integrated into the rear lights
Mini mud flaps
3" cat back Fujitsubo Ti Titanium Exhaust
The car as been recently treated to a paintless dent removal session
Interior
JVC head unit with USB, iPOD, Bluetooth (including mic), CD, Radio.
NARDI steering wheel and gear ****
LAMCO Gauges in OE pod - Turbo, Voltage and ext temp
OE seats
OE clocks (mileage still indicated in kms. Currently 79000 kms = 50k miles)
New dash LEDs
IC Water Spray
No central locking
No electric mirrors
No electric windows
Original JDM interior mats
Uprated Carosseria doors speakers (the car is only fitted with front speakers as per OE spec)
Air Con (specced at the factory and the only optional extra fitted to the car
Mechanical
280ps/242 ft/lbs torque
VF22
As per the link to the Type RA website but the highlights are:-
5 speed gearbox
Gearing 1st: 3.083 2nd: 2.062 3rd: 1.545 4th: 1.151 5th: 0.825
VF22
PAS
No ABS
No DCCD
4 pot Subaru OE Calipers (refurbed by Godspeed with stainless pistons and grooved discs. Original 2 pots available)
OE rears (with a spare set of callipers, discs and pads)
Numerous new OE or Gates hoses fitted.
New auxillary belts (PAS/Alternator/AC)
Fresh engine oil (changed every 6 months, Millers) and OE black Subaru filter
Magnetic drain plug
Fresh Brake fluid
Coolant (Prestone Long Life)
New fuel filter
http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-forum/threads/my-2nd-ra.9053/
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/997840-my-1997-wrx-type-ra.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/1015611-sws-type-ra-calendar.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/1011798-sws-tour-of-europe-2014-photo-batch-1-a.html
Those on the Type RA site will know the characteristics of an RA, this particular car from it’s previous owner and will understand this car is quite rare in the UK with this spec. It is a reluctant sale but I do have plans for the new car, when I get it.
The car will come with an extensive history including the original import invoice, a set of tyres for either the OE wheels or for fitting to the Speedlines and the spares listed above. Before the car goes I will have a new Cambelt, pulleys fitted, with the diff and gearbox oils will be changed and a new MOT. The Tax will need to be renewed by the new owner as per the new rules. The MOT will be renewed if it is still around when it expires. There are a few nicks and stone chips but I do have an OE pot of paint to touch them up.
The links will show an extensive number of pictures but I can answer questions via PM or phone calls (PM for number).
With all the spares, belts, pulleys and wheels I think Ł4750 would be a far price but as it stands to drive away I would like Ł4250, with no wriggle room
I am based in Cardiff just of J32 M4.
This car is unmodify and is almost factory OE.
http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-impreza-my97-wrx-type-ra/
Exterior
Original Feather White 230 (the car was only available in this colour)
OE black mirrors (includes an OE spare)
OE black door handles (white set included in the sale)
OE orange indicators
OE headlights - with Nightbreakers but from 1996 RA's have uprated relays.
Speedlines (OE silver alloys included the sale)
No rear wiper
Front driving lights
Rear aftermarket tow eye - RallyTech
Original Japan garage, toll and association stickers
OE “Type RA” sticker
No electric radio aerial
Flat blade Michelin wipers
No rear spoiler
Rear Fog integrated into the rear lights
Mini mud flaps
3" cat back Fujitsubo Ti Titanium Exhaust
The car as been recently treated to a paintless dent removal session
Interior
JVC head unit with USB, iPOD, Bluetooth (including mic), CD, Radio.
NARDI steering wheel and gear ****
LAMCO Gauges in OE pod - Turbo, Voltage and ext temp
OE seats
OE clocks (mileage still indicated in kms. Currently 79000 kms = 50k miles)
New dash LEDs
IC Water Spray
No central locking
No electric mirrors
No electric windows
Original JDM interior mats
Uprated Carosseria doors speakers (the car is only fitted with front speakers as per OE spec)
Air Con (specced at the factory and the only optional extra fitted to the car
Mechanical
280ps/242 ft/lbs torque
VF22
As per the link to the Type RA website but the highlights are:-
5 speed gearbox
Front Diff
Open
Centre Diff
LSD
Rear Diff
LSD R160
Centre Diff
LSD
Rear Diff
LSD R160
Gearing 1st: 3.083 2nd: 2.062 3rd: 1.545 4th: 1.151 5th: 0.825
VF22
PAS
No ABS
No DCCD
4 pot Subaru OE Calipers (refurbed by Godspeed with stainless pistons and grooved discs. Original 2 pots available)
OE rears (with a spare set of callipers, discs and pads)
Numerous new OE or Gates hoses fitted.
New auxillary belts (PAS/Alternator/AC)
Fresh engine oil (changed every 6 months, Millers) and OE black Subaru filter
Magnetic drain plug
Fresh Brake fluid
Coolant (Prestone Long Life)
New fuel filter
http://www.type-ra.com/subaru-forum/threads/my-2nd-ra.9053/
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/997840-my-1997-wrx-type-ra.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/1015611-sws-type-ra-calendar.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/1011798-sws-tour-of-europe-2014-photo-batch-1-a.html
Those on the Type RA site will know the characteristics of an RA, this particular car from it’s previous owner and will understand this car is quite rare in the UK with this spec. It is a reluctant sale but I do have plans for the new car, when I get it.
The car will come with an extensive history including the original import invoice, a set of tyres for either the OE wheels or for fitting to the Speedlines and the spares listed above. Before the car goes I will have a new Cambelt, pulleys fitted, with the diff and gearbox oils will be changed and a new MOT. The Tax will need to be renewed by the new owner as per the new rules. The MOT will be renewed if it is still around when it expires. There are a few nicks and stone chips but I do have an OE pot of paint to touch them up.
The links will show an extensive number of pictures but I can answer questions via PM or phone calls (PM for number).
With all the spares, belts, pulleys and wheels I think Ł4750 would be a far price but as it stands to drive away I would like Ł4250, with no wriggle room
I am based in Cardiff just of J32 M4.
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05 December 2014, 05:37 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! 
If I had the readies I'd take your arm off for this.
If anyone is thinking about buying this all I'll say is that it's well worth the asking price.
If I had the readies I'd take your arm off for this.
If anyone is thinking about buying this all I'll say is that it's well worth the asking price.
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05 December 2014, 10:13 PM
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Well thats a shock mate but for any potential buyer, you will not regret buying this car.
Condition wise is second to none, well looked after and still runs like a dream.
Been in this car on some trips and runs spot on.
If it was my car, i'd certainly be asking for more money thats for sure.
A bargain to say the least.
Condition wise is second to none, well looked after and still runs like a dream.
Been in this car on some trips and runs spot on.
If it was my car, i'd certainly be asking for more money thats for sure.
A bargain to say the least.
06 December 2014, 12:48 PM
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I was the original importer of this car from Japan. still wish I had never sold it. let me know if it does not
go as could be interested. still have the import docs and grade sheet somewhere
go as could be interested. still have the import docs and grade sheet somewhere
06 December 2014, 04:11 PM
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I drove it home from newcastle back to York when it came in off the ship. Was first mot'd at Huntington service station in york. I have the original purchase invoice from Japan in the filing cabinet somewhere if you want it.
