Why i have bit the bullet and sold my P1
28 April 2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam M
Having said that, when you catch them up at the next set of traffic lights you can sit back in the knowledge that you have the best looking most desirable road going impreza there is.
You seem to have been building up to this for a while ... do you still have the SJ413 ?
what worries me more is the thought of John in your old P1 ...
(you did sell it to John didn't you ?)
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28 April 2005, 07:50 PM
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Having said that, when you catch them up at the next set of traffic lights you can sit back in the knowledge that you have the best looking most desirable road going impreza there is.
Had a look earlier and my tyres are 245s. On the inferior gearing
I actually wanted the taller gearing as Ill hopefully be using the car as the main mode of transport, and doing a fair slice of motorway miles, thought it would be slightly better fuel wise. Have noticed the better grip already, it really is quite noticable even upon everyday driving.
28 April 2005, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Cold Turkey
I'll second that ...
You seem to have been building up to this for a while ... do you still have the SJ413 ?
what worries me more is the thought of John in your old P1 ... (you did sell it to John didn't you ?)
You seem to have been building up to this for a while ... do you still have the SJ413 ?
what worries me more is the thought of John in your old P1 ...
(you did sell it to John didn't you ?) Ill have to show john how to drive in safe mode, and hopefully he wont stack it!Been very interested in 22bs for a long time now. The golf tdi is up for sale now.
28 April 2005, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
-New they were anywhere between £40k and £50 depending on who you ask. AFAIK IM priced the uk version cheaper by some margin than what grey importers were charging for their imports. Makes a change a UK car being cheaper
-I assume on the road performance wise? Ive never driven a new age impreza so I cant really compare. All i can say is the 22b has wider rear tyres, manual dccd probably stiffer suspension and weighs less. But for ***** out performance Id be a bit wary of ragging the 22b too much simply because of its expense and rarity of parts etc. You can wait a very long time to have it repaired if you ding the flared arches etc.
-22 to 24k would get you a fairly decent 22b from a private seller, probably an import, but uks can be found, they are very rare though and you dont see many for sale. I called this guy and he seemed very genuine indeed, and if I hadnt got this 22b i think Id have got his subject to a report. http://forums.sidc.co.uk/messageview...threadid=35412
-Power is 276 bhp and I *think* there is more torque than the comparable typeRs. Decat and remap is possible, in fact a remap is recommended at least on the imports. A fairly decent Apexi system, mapped by somebody who knows what they are doing will be in the region of £750.
-Performance wise i cant see there being much difference between a 22b and a typeR. There is a large price difference between the two marques however, and I see this as being the rarity of the car rather than extra performance.
-The best bit of advice you will ever hear about buying a 22b is to have it checked out by a qualified inspector. Unfortunatly there are bad ones out there as with any performance car.
-The main difference between a uk and import, was the price, the rear light clusters and the uk had taller gearing.
To answer fully any questions you may have go to www.22b.com.
-I assume on the road performance wise? Ive never driven a new age impreza so I cant really compare. All i can say is the 22b has wider rear tyres, manual dccd probably stiffer suspension and weighs less. But for ***** out performance Id be a bit wary of ragging the 22b too much simply because of its expense and rarity of parts etc. You can wait a very long time to have it repaired if you ding the flared arches etc.
-22 to 24k would get you a fairly decent 22b from a private seller, probably an import, but uks can be found, they are very rare though and you dont see many for sale. I called this guy and he seemed very genuine indeed, and if I hadnt got this 22b i think Id have got his subject to a report. http://forums.sidc.co.uk/messageview...threadid=35412
-Power is 276 bhp and I *think* there is more torque than the comparable typeRs. Decat and remap is possible, in fact a remap is recommended at least on the imports. A fairly decent Apexi system, mapped by somebody who knows what they are doing will be in the region of £750.
-Performance wise i cant see there being much difference between a 22b and a typeR. There is a large price difference between the two marques however, and I see this as being the rarity of the car rather than extra performance.
-The best bit of advice you will ever hear about buying a 22b is to have it checked out by a qualified inspector. Unfortunatly there are bad ones out there as with any performance car.
-The main difference between a uk and import, was the price, the rear light clusters and the uk had taller gearing.
To answer fully any questions you may have go to www.22b.com.
Much appreciated, and ggod luck with the car,, got any more pics ?
29 April 2005, 01:10 PM
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As Adam mentions, all you need now is the low ratio gearing as per Jap spec.
Car will be far quicker then.
At the moment it can't feel much quicker than your P1, Jap gearing would.
Car will be far quicker then.
At the moment it can't feel much quicker than your P1, Jap gearing would.
29 April 2005, 02:25 PM
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Have to say, much as I take the P, I actually have UK 2000 gearing in mine. Ie. pretty much the same ratios as you but with a 3.9 final drive instead of the 4.11 you have.
It makes for an even more refined cruiser.
I suppose it would ultimately be slower were it not for the 500lbft under my right foot (boost allowing - which it currently doesn't).
It makes for an even more refined cruiser.
I suppose it would ultimately be slower were it not for the 500lbft under my right foot
(boost allowing - which it currently doesn't).
29 April 2005, 06:38 PM
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nope wasnt there. But plan to be at the meet on the weekend of 22nd camping.
30 April 2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GREEN SCOOBY
very very fast mate
as far as I know there was only 15 of these in the world and 6 wrote off! so now there is only 9
as far as I know there was only 15 of these in the world and 6 wrote off! so now there is only 9
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