STI ra

[Drunkenmonkey]

hey guys

I'm looking at getting an STI ra as i could now afford one, need opinions as the two i like are the other end of the country

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=211649983

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=193750494

anyone near them that could go sus them out for me?

Cheers guys

[DPI]

I can tell you now, that the second one is the one i'd go for.

The first one is a non-sti Ra. Basically an NA impresa with a turbo.

The second one is an STI Ra; way more good bits and a better car (unless your going to strip it and rally it), and then still probably a better base model.

[Drunkenmonkey]

na not gnna strip it prob save up 4 ecu and bigger turbo first then adjusties, so the first one not a proper RA?

[Guest DVNT]

Yep id go for the second one based on the info and pics...but still would check them both out before buying

[Drunkenmonkey]

yeah bit hard tho im in auckland

[DPI]

Depends who you ask...

Ra is the Rally model, so being stripped out, without extra's and having wind up windows etc makes it a real RA.

However, there were also STI RA's made. They had more extra's, and were heavier (off the top of my head, i think around 60-80kg), but came with roof vent, DCCD, firm sti seats and better spec'd engines...

Much like the later Spec C's came in two flavours, one stripped out (RA) with wind ups, small brakes and DCCD, the other with electric windows, Brembo's and no DCCD.

Both, like the GC8 Ra's, were lighter than the equivilent STI model, but one was weighted in favour of comfort, and one wasn't... ;D

Again, off the top of my head:

GC8 STI: 1250kg

GC8 STI Ra: 1190kg

GC8 Ra: 1140kg

GDB STI(V7): 1490kg

GDB STI RA(V7): 1390kg

GDB STI Spec C (V7): 1340kg

GDB STI RA Spec C (V7): 1290kg

[Guest DVNT]

 Drunkenmonkey said:

yeah bit hard tho im in auckland

ahh sux, hopefully someone from c/s can look for you otherwise an AA test or some mechanical check the only option if your really keen.

[Guest SPANKU]

yeah the one with dccd is better. pay abit more for something better.

its the same one as Kami?

[Drunkenmonkey]

 DPI said:

Depends who you ask...

Ra is the Rally model, so being stripped out, without extra's and having wind up windows etc makes it a real RA.

However, there were also STI RA's made. They had more extra's, and were heavier (off the top of my head, i think around 60-80kg), but came with roof vent, DCCD, firm sti seats and better spec'd engines...

so is there an easy way of finding what models what with out viewing i want the dccd, weight isnt a huge issue for me as its gnna be a everyday car which i want to use on track days for fun

[GC8E2DD]

The FHI manufacturers plate should have one of these transmission codes methinks (for GC8 w/ DCCD)

TY752VB3EA

TY752VB5BA

TY752VB5CA

TY754VB1BA

TY754VB1CA

And possibly these

TY752VB3BA

TY752VB3DA

TY752VBCCA

The four door STi RAs all seem to have GC8, then model year (A,B,C,D,E), then 4DD. There are variations including the Type Rs, the V-Limiteds, and the 22b. Assuming the car hasn't had everything replaced, you should be able to tell what it is just from the FHI plate.

Corrections welcome.

[Drunkenmonkey]

oh yeha cool thanks for the help the second link on the FHI plate trans code TY752VB4CA Im guessing its dccd as the pics show it

[G-unit]

the 2nd 1 is a member on here

[scooby-wrx]

Definatly pay a little extra and get the second - which is clearly an original Version 2 STI RA. It has less than 100 000km's too!

I have had three Subaru's and I finally own a Version 3 STI RA which I never want to sell...! It was well worth the little extra $$$.

Here's a pic of mine.

[BC5RA]

^^^ Lol what a show off

[G-unit]

 BC5RA said:

^^^ Lol what a show off

2nd that lol na jjk

very nice tho

[scooby-wrx]

Couldn't resist ;D

[Munkvy]

 scooby-wrx said:

Couldn't resist ;D

I would be showing it off too if my car was that tidy

[Drunkenmonkey]

mint car mate only thing is im a sparky and tend to carry lots of crap around so im moving towards the sti hatch as i dnt think a sedan would be practical for me

[Guest]

oh and the other one doesnt have dccds , i asked him on his last auction.