what is jdm v9 sti and nz new v9 sti difference??

[embai]

Hi guys,

just wondering if there is any difference between the jdm v9 sti and nz new v9 sti,

i know both are 2.0 instead of the 2.5, how about other stuff like the turbo etc...

how about the specification?

also what to look for when buying one

cheers

[subieboy]

 embai said:

Hi guys,

just wondering if there is any difference between the jdm v9 sti and nz new v9 sti,

i know both are 2.0 instead of the 2.5, how about other stuff like the turbo etc...

how about the specification?

also what to look for when buying one

cheers

The JDM has everything including the kitchen sink (usually) and the NZ new has everything minus everything excluding the kitchen sink

In all reality specs would differ depending on what boxes were ticked at the dealer in Japland

JDM version STI (I think) 2L and NZDM is 2.5L (same spec as Aus version)???

[Simon C]

No, both were 2.0L. The fatso 2.5L engine was only on the V10 onwards.

The only definite difference that I'm aware of is that the NZ model came sprayed with data dots. Subaru started doing this with all the New Age Imprezas because of the appalling reputation for theft that the WRX had at the time of the Bugeye's introduction.

I'm not sure if the NZ models came with a retuned ECU, although I suspect they might have because they needed to be able to run 96 octane, vs 100 octane in Japan.

[Pappu1]

getting a nz model be safer as there is proof of history and most likely better cared for (generally speaking) as the past owners wud be few and u can even trace them if needed for more info

[djr03]

as far as i know no difference! other than data dots and a radio that will work in nz!

[embai]

hmm... getting nz new would be better? anything to look out for when getting them? ie common problem etc

[Pappu1]

bro to be honest factory subarus dont seem to be problematic i have noticed esp 7+

[djr03]

ive had 3 standard subies and never had any major issues other than high maintanice bills and usual wear(but what do you expect when your squeezing that much power from a 2lt!)

[Simon C]

A Subaru that hasn't been thrashed and has been serviced regularly is about as reliable as a wood burning stove.

[subieboy]

 Simon C said:

Any car that hasn't been thrashed and has been serviced regularly is about as reliable as a wood burning stove.

I fixed it for you, not just Subaru's who have Tards for owners you know

[Simon C]

Having owned a Peugeot, I'd have to strongly disagree with your generalisation

[predator]

Try this for a bit of help when buying a sti:

http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/car-purchasing-forum/105049-how-buy-used-wrx-sti.html

[embai]

hmm... i am getting confused here, do we get the detuned version like aussie did which is only 195kw or we still get the 206kw version, been searching around the net and subaru nz did says that nz does have the 206kw but on the redbook website, it says only 195kw same for the bug eye as well..... ???

[Guest loren]

Dunno, but I wouldn't worry about it since they all make different power anyway, and if you are worried about

power you're going to get it retuned anyway right?

[Simon C]

We got JDM version all the way up to V10, when we got the 2.5L Aussie tuned one. The grey import Aussie GC8 STis used to detonate all the time with their crappy petrol + high intake temperatures, so the official Aussie 2.0L engines all got detuned to compensate. Hence why the Aussie S15 turbo only makes ~160kw, and their STi V7 was only rated for ~190kw. They've since gotten better octane petrol at their pumps, I believe.

[newsuba]

The two offical imports of Australian STi's also went bang.

Poor fuel and the ADR emission regs were given as reasons for the de-tuning (which also applied to EU market STi's).