RIO Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 Hi Guys Sorry to be a pest but i need help from the boys and girls in the know... Basically, my Sport is too slow and after aquiring a recon turbo engine a few months back and deciding i cannot be bothered getting the damn thing in, i have decided to change the car. I am looking to spend about 10 - 15k on another Impreza but i am not sure what to go for. I think i want an STI but there again, a WRX would be good!!!! (anything is faster!!!) I have seen a 2003 WRX advertised in the UK for £16k. Looks nice but for the same cash, i could go for a classic shape special edition if i can find one. (loving the RB5 by the way) would it be an STI though? Finally (you'll be glad to hear) - and finishing with a stupid question, what is the advantage of STI? Appart from more power... Thanks in advance
CustomScoobyIOM Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 STI is stronger engine (Not much but it is!), different map, bigger intercooler, different suspension etc. etc. How much power do you want? Put the turbo engine into your car is entirely possible, but you need to change all the wiring looms and the gearbox. Apart from that easy job I think. Time consuming though. £15k will get you a MINT STI6 Type R. I think if you made Aircrest and offer on his STI5 Type R though he would do it. Manx registered etc. Look in the Manx Directory for Aircrest Air Conditioning etc. or emailling aircrest@manx.net
Kristan Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 There will be a lovely Sti 2 type RA v Limited on the market in the next week or so (mine!) for £8Kish if you're interested. It's VERY different to your sport, the RA's are lightweight models with close ratio gearbox, sti engine, DCCD etc.. email me at net.kleve@kleves.net or send me a PM if you want more details!
Tearz Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 £15k should be able to buy you a P1?? *drool* RB5's seem to be around the 11-13k mark never been in kristans RA but i can vouch for how rapid encrypts is, makes my UK turbo seem like a fiat panda!
heazille Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 Ring me Rio (482856) and i will give you Brians Phone Number Ta Ta Richard
Kristan Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 Fait panda? Hardly mate, it's still a scoob! But it is fast, the RA does 0-60's in 5 seconds Depends on what you're after really, it's all horses for courses
RIO Posted April 27, 2004 Author Posted April 27, 2004 i am not sure what i want to be honest. I think i need to shop around first and drive some STI's and WRX's to see the difference etc. Spoke to Brian through one of the mechanics where the missus works. think he wants 14k for the STI. looked at a P1 on ebay for 16k. looked tidy but very high mileage. The sport is nice and is subaru through and through but i need more power. the mods i have done have made it quicker but there is no wow factor there. My step sons Dad has a 94 WRX import. driven that - very nice and fast too.
Kristan Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 Give us a call if you want mate, I'm sure we could arrange something for the weekend if you fancy a test drive! Though if I had 15K, I'd be tempted by the Mondial 8 down at Finechoice!
RIO Posted April 27, 2004 Author Posted April 27, 2004 sounds good mate!!! Though i wasn't digging for a drive!!!!!! Try before you buy and all that...........................
RIO Posted April 27, 2004 Author Posted April 27, 2004 sorry guys, just re-read my post - i wasn't looking for a joy ride in your cars!! it was just a figure of speech. I just wanted to know your opinions on what to upgrade to!! Although i won't say no to a go in the roof -scooped - wonder
CustomScoobyIOM Posted April 28, 2004 Posted April 28, 2004 << But it is fast, the RA does 0-60's in 5 seconds >> The yellow Scooby does it in 3.9sec
Kristan Posted April 28, 2004 Posted April 28, 2004 3.9? That's bloody fast for a car with no engine Can't wait to see your beast when it's finished!
CustomScoobyIOM Posted April 28, 2004 Posted April 28, 2004 Oy!!! Ha Ha!! 0-60 might jump up a bit as changing diffs etc.
Kristan Posted April 28, 2004 Posted April 28, 2004 Nice one! What you doing with the diffs? Going for a longer final drive or..? Rio mate if you want a test drive, give me a call 491318. She's now officially for sale here boo hoo
CustomScoobyIOM Posted April 29, 2004 Posted April 29, 2004 Yep basically dropping 3.9 diffs in and leaving box as std. Should give 184mph top speed then. Bring it on
CustomScoobyIOM Posted May 3, 2004 Posted May 3, 2004 Does that mean I dont get it for £20 and a bag of peanuts then?
CustomScoobyIOM Posted May 3, 2004 Posted May 3, 2004 PMSL! Found my laptop Rich But it hasnt got 3.9 diffs in. Requires some work to put them in But it is possible!
CustomScoobyIOM Posted May 3, 2004 Posted May 3, 2004 LOL! Just under mate 140 tops really with engine keeping all its pistons in I think
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