Strange Model Code

[stevie 4]

this has only come to light as i am having problems buying brake pads for my car.the company EBC asked me for my applied model code so they could send me the correct pads for my car. the model code on my car is GF8C(K)8D.you'll notice that in my code there is a k instead of a 5 as my car is a wagon.i have done some searching on google which has drawn a blank.i was just wanting to know if any of the boffins on here could shed some light on this for me.

this is how the model codes are supposed to work

1. Series code G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy etc.

2. Body type F=Wagon C=Sedan

3. Engine type 8=2.0L Turbo

4. Year code A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95&96 D=MY97 (facelift) E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00

5. Number of doors 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door wagon/hatch

6. Model type 8=WRX 7=RA type E=Sti D=Sti Type R & RA

7. Transmission D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD

[Big 'D']

The 'F' in GF8 means that its a wagon as GC8 means a saloon, I have no idea what the K is for though?

Cheers Iain

[Big 'D']

Can you post up your engine and gearbox codes (off the same plate in the engine bay) please

Cheers Iain

[stevie 4]

vin jf1gf8kd3sg010716

engine ej20gnw4hd

trans ty752vn3ba

hope this helps

[RS Grant]

Is yours the Peppermint Green UK Turbo Wagon yea??

Pretty sure thats got an STi Shortblock fitted... it pulled 310-315bhp at a previous R/R Day a few years back.

Cheers,

Grant

[stevie 4]

yep thats the one dont know if it its got an sti block though i do know the manifold is not red

[Big 'D']

I think you may have an Australian import there mate, I am looking to confirm that for you now.

Its not a Gravel Train is it (mabe a modded one)? (Roo bars on the front and a boot mounted spare?)

Cheers Iain

[stevie 4]

I dont think its a gravel train it has no bars and its only 1 colour. Im sure its also registered as a uk car

[Big 'D']

I dont think its a gravel train it has no bars and its only 1 colour. Im sure its also registered as a uk car

I am pretty sure its an Aus scoob mate even if its not a gravel train, the vin is very similar to one that was on MRT (AUS Scoob Site) i have posted up on there asking for info on Aus scoob vin numbers for you.

Cheers Iain

[Big 'D']

Here is an example of what I mean, taken from an Australian car VIN=JF1GC8KD3TG013161 MY97 WRX

Cheers Iain

[Big 'D']

I have just realised that the VIN for the UK cars is very simmilar to the Aus cars LOL

I will keep looking

Cheers Iain

[Big 'D']

Ok I got it, from what I can find your car should be an MY95 UK Spec Wagon the code is normal mate.

Seems the Aus and UK classics share the same/simmilar model codes.

Cheers Iain

[scoobyseller555]

peppermint green was a ltd edition colour for 95 only,uk market only and it is a UK car(i have checked chassis number)

The part numbers you need for EBC(providing you still have the 2 pots) fronts DP3966C or uprated DP4966R,rears DP3821C or uprated DP4821R,hope this helps.

Gav

[paul555sti]

Is yours the Peppermint Green UK Turbo Wagon yea??

Pretty sure thats got an STi Shortblock fitted... it pulled 310-315bhp at a previous R/R Day a few years back.

Cheers,

Grant

That was wagonwheels car. It surprised a few folk that day! I wondered how i couldn't keep up with it on the way through.

[stevie 4]

Ok I got it, from what I can find your car should be an MY95 UK Spec Wagon the code is normal mate.

Seems the Aus and UK classics share the same/simmilar model codes.

Cheers Iain

thanks for your help mate

peppermint green was a ltd edition colour for 95 only,uk market only and it is a UK car(i have checked chassis number)

The part numbers you need for EBC(providing you still have the 2 pots) fronts DP3966C or uprated DP4966R,rears DP3821C or uprated DP4821R,hope this helps.

Gav

thanks for the correct pad numbers mate

[jonboywrx]

Ive got a K in mine also, GC8FK8D, Did someone say what the K stood for??

Its a 98 UK model ive got (well what it says on the V5)

Sorry for the thread Hijack

Jon

Edited March 4, 2009 by jonboywrx

[stevie 4]

Ive got a K in mine also, GC8FK8D, Did someone say what the K stood for??

Its a 98 UK model ive got (well what it says on the V5)

Sorry for the thread Hijack

Jon

the k is still a mystery mate. it would be nice to know though

[st3ph3n]

That was wagonwheels car. It surprised a few folk that day! I wondered how i couldn't keep up with it on the way through.

Followed him from Dunfermline to Culross in the dark on a road I didn't know one evening to buy the centre section now fitted to my car. It certainly did shift!