Trout...

....where can I get one?

Trout

sammyh

iTrader: (1)

Why a JDM? If its any use to you I saw a S202 for sale in top marques (maybe can't remember exacty) for £26 new.

Trout...

Off to Top Marques website!

However 202 is bugeye - wants the new JDM 8 as it has revised engine, twin-scroll turbo and gobs of torque out the box...

...it will probably be cheaper then the UK car too boot.

Trout

sammyh

iTrader: (1)

It was a dealer Warrington way I believe

Trout...

Sammy,

they are £35,995 not £26k as you suggest

Trout

SimonJM

Hi Trout,

Have you tried Iain Litchfield. I think I saw the JDM on his web-site:
www.litimports.co.uk

Cheers
Simon

P20SPD

iTrader: (1)

You bugger Trout, dont get one, because that will make me want one even more than i do already

I sure when they were announced it was litchfields that pete croney was talking with on here. He was on about the full blown one with adjustable centre diff etc.

IIRC it was about £27k.

Steven

PS If you do get one, can i have a go in it

[Edited by P20SPD - 12/14/2002 12:46:05 PM]

Trout...

Steven,

it's OK - if I get one I will keep Trout Scooby - and I will let you have a go in that one - will be interesting when it returns from the Doctor!

Trout

Is now torn - loads of money S202, Spec C or Sti 8!

P20SPD

iTrader: (1)

Isnt there going to be an STi8 RA, sure i remember seeing it somewher. I will go have a search.

I know you will be keeping Trout Scooby, what will the new one be called?

P20SPD

iTrader: (1)

STi8 Type RA Spec C..mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

For that money, me is tempted, oh so tempted

Chris J

Why is there such a big difference between the two below? it must be more than just wheels for a 4.5k difference.

MY 03 Impreza WRX STI RA 'Spec C' 16"
£22,995 OTR

MY 03 Impreza WRX STI RA 'Spec C' 17"
£27,495 OTR

LitchfieldImports

Some of the prices on my Japanese STI page are a little wrong, it will be updated early next week along with more pictures etc.

The top of the range MY 03 Impreza WRX STI (with Driver Controlled Centre Diff) is £26,495 OTR including Warranty, RAC Trackstar and CAT 1 Alarm

Driver Controlled Centre diff also has an automatic mode and works with the new ABS system. It also features a 13:1 quick ratio steering rack, Bridgestone RE070 tire, Front Suretrack LSD and Rear mechanical LSD


There is quiet a few differences between the RA models but the basically have the following:

Japanese Specification MY 03 STI Type RA
Active valve control system
Intercooler water spray with auto mode
Twin scroll turbo
Ball bearing turbo
Cross ratio 6MT
Driver's control centre diff
Front LSD
Rear mechanical LSD
Tire Size 205/55 R16
Steel Wheels
Hand Brake turn helper
Facing piston brake
Mesh front grill
Smoke type headlamp
Sporty bumper
4 lamp head light
Aluminium front Bonnet
Hood air intake large type
Roof ventilator
Drivers Airbag
Metal type panel
Sports meter
Red illuminate meter
New platform
Different Sub frame offset
Interior rim absorbing shock
SRS dual airbags
High mount stop lamp

In addition to the above the 17” Model features the following:
12 Litre Intercooler water spray with auto mode
Additional engine oil cooler
Automatic centre diff control
Super sports ABS with EBD
Tire Size 225/45 R17
BBS alloy wheels
Brembo brakes
Normal STI interior
Optional Rear spoiler

Phew

Give me a call/email Rannoch and I'm sure I can sort something out for you

Regards

Iain

www.litchfieldimports.co.uk

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Ian,
But do they have the Rear Washwipes Whats the price of the Type "C" RA.

Tony

clarence

The 4.5k difference between the 16" & 17" Spec C isn't entirely due to the rims - the 16" version hasn't got Brembo brakes & have 'taxi' spec seats. The 16" rims are made of steel.

LitchfieldImports

Tony, The normal STI has a rear wiper and the Type C dosn't

I was in Hereford ealier visiting my friends at Steels.

Iain

www.litchfieldimports.co.uk


[Edited by iainlit - 12/14/2002 5:27:15 PM]

ian/555

Hi the new MY03 JDM spec Impreza STi version is available to order fromwww.emperorimports.co.uk

Our website is due to be updated in the next week or so, with the details of the JDM Imprezas and their available options, also with some other makes of Japanese cars as well.

If anyone has any questions about the JDM cars then please feel free to contact me, ian@emperorimports.co.uk and I will be happy to assist.

Regards ian

www.emperorimports.co.uk

Pavlo

as nobody has pointed out the obvious;

The 16" version is without all the nice crap, so you don't have to pay for stuff you're going to bin when building a rally car.

Paul

EMS

Iain,

Are these also avalable with the steering wheel at the right place?

Mark. (from the Netherlands)

LitchfieldImports

EMS, give me a call or send me an email I might be able to help

Regards

Iain

www.litchfieldimports.co.uk

[Edited by iainlit - 12/16/2002 3:08:42 PM]

clarence

No, Spec C is only available in JDM version, so no LHD.

Trout...

Can anyone offer me a test drive of a Spec C 17 - want to see how well it corners!

Trout

PS Is serious about the test drive

Deep Singh

Trout,why d'ont you think about an Evo7/8?

Spooky

Clarence wrote...
Interesting conundrum with the Jap spec cars. Prodrive build their Group N cars left hook unless you ask specifically for RHD - something they charge a few grand extra for.

The fact that the cars are cheaper as LHD tends to imply that they are importing pukka LHD base cars direct from Japan rather than converting right-hookers. If that's the case, LHD jap spec base cars should be available in both 16" and 17" forms, as both cars have been homologated - one for gravel and the other for tarmac.

If, OTOH, Prodrive are importing right hookers and converting them over here, their policy of charging *extra* for an RHD Group N car takes the p*ss, as they should really be charging a bit less...

[Edited by Spooky - 12/18/2002 2:17:58 AM]

clarence

The Spec C road car is only available in RHD (i.e. JDM), but the group N version is available in both RHD & LHD.
So, LHD is available, but not in road car form & only from Prodrive as a fully preped car. The base cars that are shipped to Prodrive are probably different from the road cars, in that it isn't fully assembled.
Unless u know someone in Prodrive, or u want a group N car for road use, then u can't get a LHD spec C.

LitchfieldImports

Trout, we will have a Spec C 17" here at the end of January if you would like to have a look at one

Regards

Iain

www.litchfieldimports.co.uk

Trout...

I suspect that Prodrive use a LHD shell as a start point - I would be surprised if the full on rally cars are based on anything other than a bare shell. Why would they - they have to strip it down to the bare metal anyway to seam weld it.

Trout

Trout...

PS Iain - will be interested in a test drive - no hurry - end of Jan will be fine

PPS You can email me at rannoch1@hotmail.com - email addy not in profile as I don't work their anymore and it would be confusing!

EMS

I heard Prodrive is starting with the rollcage and "building" the shell around it from all seperate parts.

Mark.

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Subaru don't do Shells so if you roll yours you can't buy one

No insider info but After a visit to Prodrive Prodrive are the only ones to be able to import Shells into the UK. They jig them up cut loads away, weld in bits and pieces and bobs your Uncle a WRC. IMHO
Not sure of a group 'N' car though

Tony

ed_the_duck

only want one if it has a bright switch