STi5 Type RA Limited
22 January 2004, 05:32 AM
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Subaru Impreza WRX STi5 Type RA Limited (555 WRC edition)
Standard Specification:
DCCD driver adjustable centre differential transmition system
R180 rear differential with LSD
Front LSD
Larger driveshafts and wheel bearings
13:1 quickrack (recently refurbished), as fitted to the 22B
Intercooler Water Sprays (Manual and Auto mode)
8200rpm STi engine
Close ratio gearbox (top speed 160MPH, not the ultra low ratio of the early RA’s)
2 pot rear brakes with large diameter vented disks
Alloy lower front wishbones with ball joint drop links for ARB
Lightweight Glass/panels
Alloy Bonnet
Roof vent
Blue limited SWRT edition front seats
Automatic Climate Control
Electric windows
Electric adjustable and folding door mirrors
Momo Airbag steering wheel
Upper and lower storage bins
Centre 9000rpm rev counter dash
Carbon fibre/alloy front strut brace
Uprated Specification:
Suspension:
LedaB coilover 24way adjustable struts 325lb front, 225lb rear springs
Whiteline 22mm front Anti Roll Bar
Whiteline 22mm rear adjustable Anti Roll Bar
Whiteline rear solid drop links
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
Steering rack location adjusted for bump steer control by Powerstation
Geometry fully aligned
Rear Cusco strut brace
Wheels:
Speedline Turini 8x18 in gold
McGuard locking wheel nuts and speedline wheel nuts
Tyres:
Bridgestone SO2 Pole Position 225/35x18 500 miles from new
Brakes:
AP Racing 330mm 4 pot conversion with 6 groove ventilated disks EBC Ceramic Red pads (new pads will be fitted at sale front and rear)
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Interior:
PSI3 SECS Monitor with additional Oil Pressure and Temperature gauge feature enabled using Defi sender units, shift/warning light also enabled
Kenwood mask head unit, 10CD changer/radio/tape sound system with JVC speakers
Knocklink
Lambdalink
Charge temperature gauge
Engine:
Rebuilt in August 2003 to the following specification by myself with the assistance of Prosport using genuine Subaru gaskets etc.
Roger Clark Motorsport modified oil pump
ACL uprated big end bearings
Competition lightweight, high strength steel conrods
New crank
New piston rings
New big end bearings
New oil cooler
Cylinder heads fully refurbished with new valve stem oil seals
Flywheel lightened to 8.4kg
Crank, pistons, conrods, flywheel, front pulley, clutch assembly balanced to race specifications
STi forged pistons retained
ECU:
EcuTek remapped for Optimax by Bob Rawle to produce 300BHP/Lbft with very flexible power delivery utilising standard TMIC, intake, turbo and filter system, STi GroupN air filter.
Exhaust:
H&S Decat downpipe and straight through centre section, original style scoobysport 2.5” backbox in stainless steel. Downpipe fully lagged.
Fuel system:
Spec C anti surge fuel pump assembly with high flow fuel pump and regulator.
Exterior
P1 front wheel spats to protect sills and lower area of the front doors from stonechips.
Security:
Adequate
will be discussed with serious parties only.
This car is a rare example of one of the highest spec Impreza’s to be built, Imported brand new by Park Lane with zero miles and has one previous owner. It has full UK Service history at Park lane or Prosport and has been maintained regardless of cost with regular oil changes in between services as appropriate. Receipts for all work on the car will be provided. The modifications have been carefully chosen to provide a very quick point to point car which is comfortable and practical for daily use yet very capable should you wish to take the car on a trackday outing. I am confident this is one of the best setup Impreza’s in the UK in terms of handling and all round usability. The car was winner of the fastest Subaru award for handling at TOTB 2002 and was 2nd overall for handling at the TOTB 2003 test day with a stock 270BHP engine spec. 0-60MPH Circa 4.0 seconds, ¼ mile 13.2 seconds with one attempt.
The car can be supplied with the livery as pictured or in the original plain Sonic Blue. I may be prepared to remove some of the uprated items should your budget not stretch to the full asking price. For example I could retain the Speedline wheels and sell the car with 7x17 MiM wheels installed. I could also retain the SECS and Gauges if required.
Purchasing this car gives you a well proven specification that has a large value in terms of parts and development/setup work. It is a very reluctant sale and will only be parted with if the offer matches the specification. Bodywork is in excellent condition with the usual front stone chips associated with mileage, the front bumper has some scratches and the OSF wing has a small chip on the wheel arch. The car was treated with Teflon based wax by Mark Underwood when I purchased so has been well protected. It is not concourse condition but is in excellent condition for the age/mileage and scrubs up nicely.
The wheels are as new except for one small scratch on one wheel at the rim edge; you won’t see it unless you look for it.
Current Mileage is 64,600. The car was registered April 1999, I purchased June 2002.
Asking Price as listed £15,500
Please email john.felstead@btinternet.com if you are seriously interested or require further information.
Photo taken at the Catalunya WRC Rally 2003
Photos taken prior to gauge/SECS fitment
[Edited by johnfelstead - 1/22/2004 6:13:20 PM]
Standard Specification:
DCCD driver adjustable centre differential transmition system
R180 rear differential with LSD
Front LSD
Larger driveshafts and wheel bearings
13:1 quickrack (recently refurbished), as fitted to the 22B
Intercooler Water Sprays (Manual and Auto mode)
8200rpm STi engine
Close ratio gearbox (top speed 160MPH, not the ultra low ratio of the early RA’s)
2 pot rear brakes with large diameter vented disks
Alloy lower front wishbones with ball joint drop links for ARB
Lightweight Glass/panels
Alloy Bonnet
Roof vent
Blue limited SWRT edition front seats
Automatic Climate Control
Electric windows
Electric adjustable and folding door mirrors
Momo Airbag steering wheel
Upper and lower storage bins
Centre 9000rpm rev counter dash
Carbon fibre/alloy front strut brace
Uprated Specification:
Suspension:
LedaB coilover 24way adjustable struts 325lb front, 225lb rear springs
Whiteline 22mm front Anti Roll Bar
Whiteline 22mm rear adjustable Anti Roll Bar
Whiteline rear solid drop links
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
Steering rack location adjusted for bump steer control by Powerstation
Geometry fully aligned
Rear Cusco strut brace
Wheels:
Speedline Turini 8x18 in gold
McGuard locking wheel nuts and speedline wheel nuts
Tyres:
Bridgestone SO2 Pole Position 225/35x18 500 miles from new
Brakes:
AP Racing 330mm 4 pot conversion with 6 groove ventilated disks EBC Ceramic Red pads (new pads will be fitted at sale front and rear)
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Interior:
PSI3 SECS Monitor with additional Oil Pressure and Temperature gauge feature enabled using Defi sender units, shift/warning light also enabled
Kenwood mask head unit, 10CD changer/radio/tape sound system with JVC speakers
Knocklink
Lambdalink
Charge temperature gauge
Engine:
Rebuilt in August 2003 to the following specification by myself with the assistance of Prosport using genuine Subaru gaskets etc.
Roger Clark Motorsport modified oil pump
ACL uprated big end bearings
Competition lightweight, high strength steel conrods
New crank
New piston rings
New big end bearings
New oil cooler
Cylinder heads fully refurbished with new valve stem oil seals
Flywheel lightened to 8.4kg
Crank, pistons, conrods, flywheel, front pulley, clutch assembly balanced to race specifications
STi forged pistons retained
ECU:
EcuTek remapped for Optimax by Bob Rawle to produce 300BHP/Lbft with very flexible power delivery utilising standard TMIC, intake, turbo and filter system, STi GroupN air filter.
Exhaust:
H&S Decat downpipe and straight through centre section, original style scoobysport 2.5” backbox in stainless steel. Downpipe fully lagged.
Fuel system:
Spec C anti surge fuel pump assembly with high flow fuel pump and regulator.
Exterior
P1 front wheel spats to protect sills and lower area of the front doors from stonechips.
Security:
Adequate
will be discussed with serious parties only.This car is a rare example of one of the highest spec Impreza’s to be built, Imported brand new by Park Lane with zero miles and has one previous owner. It has full UK Service history at Park lane or Prosport and has been maintained regardless of cost with regular oil changes in between services as appropriate. Receipts for all work on the car will be provided. The modifications have been carefully chosen to provide a very quick point to point car which is comfortable and practical for daily use yet very capable should you wish to take the car on a trackday outing. I am confident this is one of the best setup Impreza’s in the UK in terms of handling and all round usability. The car was winner of the fastest Subaru award for handling at TOTB 2002 and was 2nd overall for handling at the TOTB 2003 test day with a stock 270BHP engine spec. 0-60MPH Circa 4.0 seconds, ¼ mile 13.2 seconds with one attempt.
The car can be supplied with the livery as pictured or in the original plain Sonic Blue. I may be prepared to remove some of the uprated items should your budget not stretch to the full asking price. For example I could retain the Speedline wheels and sell the car with 7x17 MiM wheels installed. I could also retain the SECS and Gauges if required.
Purchasing this car gives you a well proven specification that has a large value in terms of parts and development/setup work. It is a very reluctant sale and will only be parted with if the offer matches the specification. Bodywork is in excellent condition with the usual front stone chips associated with mileage, the front bumper has some scratches and the OSF wing has a small chip on the wheel arch. The car was treated with Teflon based wax by Mark Underwood when I purchased so has been well protected. It is not concourse condition but is in excellent condition for the age/mileage and scrubs up nicely.
The wheels are as new except for one small scratch on one wheel at the rim edge; you won’t see it unless you look for it. Current Mileage is 64,600. The car was registered April 1999, I purchased June 2002.
Asking Price as listed £15,500
Please email john.felstead@btinternet.com if you are seriously interested or require further information.
Photo taken at the Catalunya WRC Rally 2003
Photos taken prior to gauge/SECS fitment
[Edited by johnfelstead - 1/22/2004 6:13:20 PM]
22 January 2004, 07:32 AM
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I thought you'd keep it forever John
Whatever you're getting must be very, very tasty to be good enough to replace this !
Funnily enough I've been offered my own RA V Ltd back but at a lot more than you're asking for yours and the guy won't budge.
These don't come up for sale very often.
Good luck
Chris
22 January 2004, 03:08 PM
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just reading down the spec sheet on this john, then saw the pictures at the end, and nearly fell off my seat!
awesome car, and looks the dogs m8.
wont part ex for a my99 uk turbo will ya?
wish I could have that off you m8, if your in pro sport next week, I may ask for a test drive b4 she goes.
Good luck with the sale.
BTT for ya m8.
chris
awesome car, and looks the dogs m8.
wont part ex for a my99 uk turbo will ya?
wish I could have that off you m8, if your in pro sport next week, I may ask for a test drive b4 she goes.
Good luck with the sale.
BTT for ya m8.
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22 January 2004, 03:47 PM
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Hi chaps. Thanks for the kind words. This is a properly sorted car and like Mellow i didnt think i would sell it. Chris knows the true value of putting a car like this together, his sold for £5K more than i am asking.
There are a few reasons why i am putting the car up for sale, and it is a very dificult decision. The plan is to cut down my expenses for a few months (and get a job, currently on an extended sabatical.
) and then look at getting either a Spec C, Type25 or WR1. I havnt decided which route to follow yet, that will depend on how the job situation resolves itself. So it will mean for a few months i will be potering about in something a little more subtle. But the outcome of that will mean i can try something diferent and see what i can make that into.
This is a properly sorted car and like Mellow i didnt think i would sell it. Chris knows the true value of putting a car like this together, his sold for £5K more than i am asking.There are a few reasons why i am putting the car up for sale, and it is a very dificult decision. The plan is to cut down my expenses for a few months (and get a job, currently on an extended sabatical.
) and then look at getting either a Spec C, Type25 or WR1. I havnt decided which route to follow yet, that will depend on how the job situation resolves itself. So it will mean for a few months i will be potering about in something a little more subtle. But the outcome of that will mean i can try something diferent and see what i can make that into.
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22 January 2004, 06:08 PM
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I beileve the price is realistic, i know that the cost of building a car to this spec is way above the asking price, but it's imposible to get someone to understand that when they are buying a car.
Hopefully someone apreciates that. I will be gutted to see it go but long term its the right thing for me to do based on my current circumstances. I will definately be back in a Subaru, there is nothing that can match it for performance/character/value IMHO.
Thanks for the compliments.
Hopefully someone apreciates that. I will be gutted to see it go but long term its the right thing for me to do based on my current circumstances. I will definately be back in a Subaru, there is nothing that can match it for performance/character/value IMHO.
Thanks for the compliments.
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John i nearly fell of my seat when i saw this post good luck with the sale M8 lovely mota i will vouch for that.If i had'nt got extremely cold feet about import's who knows but sticking with uk cars.Seen Mellow's as well lovely cars see u soon john hope u are still coming to the NBO.Is there an MLR day at croft this year?
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Top car
Never seen the ful spec on the car before / seems like its got a couple of extras
I dont think its would cope very well on track LOL
Free BTTT
Swap for a megabusa
Never seen the ful spec on the car before / seems like its got a couple of extras
I dont think its would cope very well on track
LOLFree BTTT
Swap for a megabusa
22 January 2004, 10:45 PM
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Somebody will be getting a very nice car here.
I am upset that you have to part company with it John. Like you say - a car like this doesn't just get thrown together. The parts on this car have been carefully selected and I agree it is probably one of the best handling subarus here in the UK. I myself have spent some time in the car (never driven it - don't worry ) and its stunning. Its a like my old P1 with all the nice bits left on - far more driver oriented.
I'm sure your departure from subaru will be a short one.
H1PPY
I am upset that you have to part company with it John. Like you say - a car like this doesn't just get thrown together. The parts on this car have been carefully selected and I agree it is probably one of the best handling subarus here in the UK. I myself have spent some time in the car (never driven it - don't worry
) and its stunning. Its a like my old P1 with all the nice bits left on - far more driver oriented.I'm sure your departure from subaru will be a short one.
H1PPY
23 January 2004, 05:30 PM
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btt for you john, hope your in pro sport on monday, you can give me a lift home in this beauty while mine is in for a service!
see you soon m8, if you need a lift to a smacs "do" let me know after you sell this
chris
see you soon m8, if you need a lift to a smacs "do" let me know after you sell this
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23 January 2004, 05:42 PM
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Thanks for the kind words.
I dont plan on being at Prosport Monday, i should be poping down tomorrow to see pete and a friend who is taking his car there for service.
I dont plan on being at Prosport Monday, i should be poping down tomorrow to see pete and a friend who is taking his car there for service.
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working all day tomorrow unfortunatly!
see you again sometime, hope you get a bite soon?
chris. (still trying to work out how to afford it!)
see you again sometime, hope you get a bite soon?
chris. (still trying to work out how to afford it!)
