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30 August 2005 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by leonpoole
Dont get me wrong RA's are usually quicker as standard because they tend to be basic and stripped of all the toys. But just because they are quicker doesnt make them better cars.
I hear what your saying simon as people think my car is something special because of its so called rareness (well the ones that belive its an RA anyway)
I hear what your saying simon as people think my car is something special because of its so called rareness (well the ones that belive its an RA anyway)
30 August 2005 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RRH
well put. a type RA (or Type R before I get flamed) will typically outperform a WRX, STi or UK car of a similar age. The majority of RA's did have many of the deleted options re-fitted, as it were, whch all adds to the weight as mentioned above.
what sets them ahead as a drivers car, IMHO of course, is the short gearing and torque split- the latter bringing about some rwd handling characteristics that inexperienced drivers may consider 'lairy'.
what sets them ahead as a drivers car, IMHO of course, is the short gearing and torque split- the latter bringing about some rwd handling characteristics that inexperienced drivers may consider 'lairy'.
30 August 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Look what you can do with just a good quality zorst (centre and back but still has original downpipe cat), fuel pump, green panel filter, hoses and a ecutek remap.
Run in 4th on coolish day
Run in 5th on a very warm day
Run in 4th on coolish day
Run in 5th on a very warm day
30 August 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Chris - would you mind putting your PICs, Spec and bits like the above altogether and putting it on the RA ltds thread? Maybe some details regards length of ownership, spec when you bought it orginally, that sort of thing. Don't worry if you can't be arsed - i've clearly got too much time on my hands.
30 August 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Just for carification - the WRX RA did not come with DCCD, although a swap may have happened at some point in it's life.
have had seven of them now, both WRX Type RA and STi Type RA
30 August 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RRH
granted, although the DCCD has nothing to do with the rear driving habits of the WRX Type RA; the torque split on the non DCCD car is similar to an STi Type R / RA with the diff open.
have had seven of them now, both WRX Type RA and STi Type RA
have had seven of them now, both WRX Type RA and STi Type RA
I've always believed that all non DCCD cars had a 50/50 torque split. My RA is entirely different in character to my old UK car, but I put this down to the suspension mods on the RA. The RA is much more rear-centric with virtually zero power on/push on under steer (only when you mis-judge the entry speed, which is a desirable trait).
I am so flamin' sad that I'm actually excited by this revalation
31 August 2005 | 07:51 PM
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The non sti RA will have similar (if not exactly the same) torque split to an STi RA, circa 35 / 65, front to rear. With DCCD on the STi variant of the RA you can move this to circa 50/50.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
31 August 2005 | 07:53 PM
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31 August 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Brilliant
So..............
given my chassis code is TY754VB1BA
65/35 torque split?
Rear sure truck mounted LSD or Mechanical cable type 2way LSD (R180)?
Open front diff
http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/trans.html
Anyone else responding please don't quote the above site ad verbatem. My car does not have DCCD.
So..............
given my chassis code is TY754VB1BA
65/35 torque split?
Rear sure truck mounted LSD or Mechanical cable type 2way LSD (R180)?
Open front diff
http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/trans.html
Anyone else responding please don't quote the above site ad verbatem. My car does not have DCCD.
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31 August 2005 | 09:09 PM
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something like that J
Open front diff, rear suretrack sounds about right.
It will feel more rear wheel drive, the 50:50 can make them feel a little inert, and a locked DCCD can be down right scary if you've not driven with one before. Have a look at John Felsteads DCCD thread for more info on that if you're interested.
Open front diff, rear suretrack sounds about right.
It will feel more rear wheel drive, the 50:50 can make them feel a little inert, and a locked DCCD can be down right scary if you've not driven with one before. Have a look at John Felsteads DCCD thread for more info on that if you're interested.
31 August 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RRH
something like that J
Open front diff, rear suretrack sounds about right.
It will feel more rear wheel drive, the 50:50 can make them feel a little inert, and a locked DCCD can be down right scary if you've not driven with one before. Have a look at John Felsteads DCCD thread for more info on that if you're interested.
Open front diff, rear suretrack sounds about right.
It will feel more rear wheel drive, the 50:50 can make them feel a little inert, and a locked DCCD can be down right scary if you've not driven with one before. Have a look at John Felsteads DCCD thread for more info on that if you're interested.
Any one else like to confirm what Mr RRH has said? People taking educated guesses or looking up inaccurate sources need not apply
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01 September 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RRH
something like that J
Open front diff, rear suretrack sounds about right.
It will feel more rear wheel drive, the 50:50 can make them feel a little inert, and a locked DCCD can be down right scary if you've not driven with one before. Have a look at John Felsteads DCCD thread for more info on that if you're interested.
Open front diff, rear suretrack sounds about right.
It will feel more rear wheel drive, the 50:50 can make them feel a little inert, and a locked DCCD can be down right scary if you've not driven with one before. Have a look at John Felsteads DCCD thread for more info on that if you're interested.
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01 September 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RRH
circa 35 / 65, front to rear.
My track / sprint car is an STi4, US2.5 short engine, Link ECU, MD304, coilovers, APs etc etc.
01 September 2005 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RRH
Incredibly pedantic to be honest
My track / sprint car is an STi4, US2.5 short engine, Link ECU, MD304, coilovers, APs etc etc.
My track / sprint car is an STi4, US2.5 short engine, Link ECU, MD304, coilovers, APs etc etc.
Can you reccommend any threads on open Diffs? Also, would the centre diff on the RA be Viscous?
best wishes
J
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01 September 2005 | 07:19 PM
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I think the centre diff is viscous but thats about where it gets too techy for me. I just drive 'em. I'm fairly sure your rear diff will be suretrack. Once again JF is your best bet.
01 September 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RRH
I think the centre diff is viscous but thats about where it gets too techy for me. I just drive 'em. I'm fairly sure your rear diff will be suretrack. Once again JF is your best bet.
01 September 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Fellas, I've started this thread in technical if your interested.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=453917
If John is around hopefully he can clear this up.
J
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=453917
If John is around hopefully he can clear this up.
J
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