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Old 15 January 2004, 05:35 PM
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I personally think the CTR is great value (not so sure about the owner who had to drive into the 4ft of space I left from the car in front after I fairly beat him at the lights when he was in gear and I was at standstill); around 16kish ?

Not so sure as a long term car, I'd be worried about whether the tuning ceiling has been reached already as standard.

Anybody know if the engine can withstand more abuse and be modded ?
Old 15 January 2004, 05:46 PM
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SHE HAS GOT 332 HOOVES IN IT
Old 15 January 2004, 06:10 PM
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Those times on the scan show a MY01 WRX (the slower Impreza of all time, it's sad but it´s true, I had one). Now I have a MY03 WRX and I've made time of 14.5 standard with only a back box!! So... CTR ??? What is that ?? Eh eh...


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Old 15 January 2004, 06:42 PM
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YOU LOT MUST BE ON DRUGS OR NEED TO BE
MY C SPEC WILL SUCK THAT UP THE BACK BOX AND THAT'S A STANDARD ONE
Old 15 January 2004, 06:44 PM
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YOU LOT MUST BE ON DRUGS OR NEED TO BE
MY C SPEC WILL SUCK THAT UP THE BACK BOX AND THAT'S A STANDARD ONE
Old 15 January 2004, 07:01 PM
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Arent CTR nearly 17 seconds to a ton thats about 5 seconds too slow
Old 15 January 2004, 07:19 PM
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The 'crock classic' Impreza 0-100mph 14.6 according to Evo mag.

hmmmm.............is that not quicker than a PPP bugeye?

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Old 15 January 2004, 07:26 PM
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yep and a little over 12 for a full spec 280ps wrx classic
Old 15 January 2004, 08:41 PM
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When was a WRX ever 280ps

STi was 280, WRX 260, I thought.

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Old 15 January 2004, 08:53 PM
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i,m a bit new on the tintanet to put pictures of me beast on here but let me tell you that that ctr would never stand a chance with me little rice rocket
Old 15 January 2004, 08:56 PM
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well whats the MY03 sti to 100
Old 15 January 2004, 09:05 PM
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4 door saloon wise standard JDM wrxs:

MY93 WRX - 240PS
MY94 WRX - 240PS
MY95 WRX - 260PS
MY96 WRX - 260PS
MY97-00 WRX - 280ps



[Edited by chrisp - 1/15/2004 9:08:09 PM]
Old 15 January 2004, 09:10 PM
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well whats the MY03 sti to 100
Standard 261bhp UK one about 14 seconds IIRC
Old 15 January 2004, 09:13 PM
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so beware of the classic wrx then ?? well until the PPP 320 comes out !!
Old 15 January 2004, 09:17 PM
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The new STI is heavier due to strengthening and crash regulation and is nearly 200kgs heavier than a classic WRX. When youhave less power 261bhp and weighes 200kgs more then you dont stand much of a chance in a straight line. The PPP obviously gives the new STI more power (approx 40bhp extra, 25bhp more than the classic wrx) to offset the weight. The power to weight is still on the 280ps classics side though.

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Old 15 January 2004, 09:24 PM
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is it worth it then ??
Old 15 January 2004, 09:29 PM
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Dont know I own a classic but most people seem to like the PPP on the new STI. A lot of Subaru dealers have an STI PPP so you can always try before you buy.
Old 15 January 2004, 09:33 PM
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cheers, prob is i have just ordered one without ppp and the dealer only had a wrx for a test drive, so being a previous RS owner (boooo) i here u say, i will comparing !! but thanks
Old 16 January 2004, 09:13 AM
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Old 16 January 2004, 10:02 AM
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Perhaps I'm wrong. But aren't the Jap bhp ratings slightly different than the uk bhp. The JDM CTR is a little tweaked in comparison to the UK CTR, but I think the power difference not as great as it would appear on paper for this reason.
Old 16 January 2004, 10:31 AM
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DJ, i like it
Anyway, some of us do actually own Spec C's (well when the registration document comes through the post) and know exactly what BHP these cars put out (and its not 332bhp )

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Old 16 January 2004, 12:50 PM
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All impreza are rated in PS to convert to bhp divide by 1.014 (approx)

ie. 280ps is about 276bhp

218ps (MY01 WRX UK) is about 215bhp

Old 16 January 2004, 01:31 PM
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Old 16 January 2004, 04:05 PM
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Richie,
Have you got the 16 or 17 inch version Spec C?

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Old 16 January 2004, 05:01 PM
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Nice 17"bbs's with bridgestone potenza tyres
Old 16 January 2004, 05:46 PM
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Yup but is it the 16 inch or 17 inch version (there are more subtle differences than just the alloys )
See if the brakes are subaru items or not, does the car have a center diff control etc.
Some cars are imported as 17 inch versions but are 16 inch with the alloys added etc.

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Old 16 January 2004, 05:52 PM
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they'r brembo
Old 16 January 2004, 08:04 PM
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well i'll put my two pence in. i owned a CTR up until two weeks ago. picked up my 04 WRX 2 days ago. so i am pretty fresh with both of them. as the stats speak 0-60 the WRX takes a second off the CTR, same as 0-100 another second. 1st and 2nd i feel the WRX is quicker but past that 3rd and 4rth gear there will be virtually nothing in it, the CTR really moves in 4rth gear which i feel at present the WRX does not do to well. this could be due to the fact its not fully run in and loosened up. my CTR was well run in and quick, i could keep on the tail of a MY03 WRX, so the answer to the original question no the CTR wont stay with a jap spec Scooby, it will keep with a UK WRX. as for handling there's no comparison the WRX on B roads will wipe the floor with the CTR, however on track different story, this is where the CTR is at home. and i know, i've tried it.

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another one to pitch in ! i have got rid ov my RS for a MY04 Sti which will be here in 6wks and i went after a mates CTR, not much in 2 be fair but the RS came out on top, but compared to the sti its nothing ! Bring on my new baby

Sugar !
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