Hi Guys,

I am still looking in to buying a scooby and reasearching them but was wondering if some of the real knowlegable guys on here can help out.

Basically what I am trying to find out is, what are the real distict differences between the 2000 Turbo, the WRX & the Sti (Ideally in the 1996 Model as this is what i'm after.)

All help will be much appreciated.

 

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm

 

Thanks. I have read through this previously but can only really gain that the Sti is 276BHP in stead of the 217Bhp on the 2000 Turbo!

Surley there has to be way more than that!

 

I expect the badges are different! I'll get my coat...

 

*SLAP*

 

Anyone got any more to add?

Surley there must be a few people who have Sti's or know their stuff!!

 

BTTT Still looking into what the differences are.

 

Japanese market cars generally have a better spec than the UK cars of the same year. The WRX is the basic turbo model in Japan and the STI is the top of the range.

The 1996 UK Turbo is 208 bhp as standard.

Oh and yes there are loads of people who know a lot about Scoobs. Try a search and you should find most of what you want to know, as its all been asked before.

Members gallery is a good place to start.

 

I have a Nov '96 (MY97) version 3 STI and the differences from a standard JDM WRX are: Higher revving (8,250 rpm) stronger engine. Lightweight panels, including bonnet and boot. Close ratio gearbox. Pretty pink badges!

Basically, the WRX will do 0-60 around 5.5-5.8 I believe, the STI version 3 (MY97) will do it in around 4.5, however the type R/RA's are around 4.3 secs as they are even lighter, normally no air con, ABS, sound proofing etc, plus an even closer ratio gearbox. The version 1/2 STI RA's are not quite as quick as the 4 door version 3 STI, but it is hardly noticeable. If it's out and out acceleration you want, go for the STI saloon, any version and you won't be disappointed.

 

http://www.iwoc.co.uk/contents.html
there is quite a bit of info on this site

 

I am sure a 1996 JDM WRX has a 0-60 of 4.8 according to:




If anyone has this book could you please look up this information as I am away from home right now.

 

Thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for!!

As an Sti owner, can you tell me if they have a 6 speed box, I heard somewhere they did and also how have you found servicing etc with Subaru, I read that they don't like to touch imports!

 

Many dealers won't, but a few are simply happy to have the business. Either way, there are plenty of independants who will give you a better service for less money.

Scoobyclinic
Prosport
TSL
Powerstation
etc.....

 

6speed only on newage sti

 

OK Thanks. Out of interest, whats the closest scooby specialist to Kent (or maybe there is one in Kent). I remember reading about one is Essex!

 

Some of the guys in the Southern or Essex Scooby forums may be able to help you out better. I'm in Yorkshire.

 

OK Thanks. I'll wait to see what they have to say.

 

The 276BHP thing is a 'official limit' in Japan for performance cars. Dont put too much credit in it as all JDM performace cars claim it:
EVO's, Skylines, Supras, 300ZX's etc.. It really would be huge conicidence

The STI over the WRX of the same year.

Stronger crank
Bigger valves
Red Inlet Manifold
Bigger Intercooler & Pipes
bigger Injectors (440's)
Better Turbo (Dependednt on year)
Electronic center diffs on TypeR and RA.
Better brakes on V4 onward.
Better Suspension, Including struts, springs, Alloy wishbones and (V3 on)solid front drop links
Better seats (just red bits really!)

I had a modified STi4 Type R, with lots of uprated parts on it for three years. It was great to drive. The only reason I sold it was because it was time to move on to something newer.

Dont be put off by the WRX. A guy near me has got 322BHP from his, still with the standard intercooler and ECU. But I think his car is a 'lucky' one.

 

The major differences between the STi and WRX is mechanical, its just a better thought out car, uses forged items over cast, better intercooler, different ecu map, diffs etc, so you are getting on average a better all round car, plus they normally have quite a few goodies standard over the WRX (intercooler waterspray for one) but dont write the wrx off, its still a good car, though mechanically similar to a UK turbo, the UK cars were not quite a tuned due to emissions etc.

Tony