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Old 03 August 2005 | 03:38 AM
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Considering this car as a change from my UKTurbo.

Great spec - nice clean car, however, don't seem to be able to find any info about SUBARU IMPREZA WRX VLTD 555 VERSION 5. No 14/1000 apparently. Any advice gratefully received.

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Old 03 August 2005 | 11:09 AM
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On par with the P1 imo
Old 03 August 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by +Doc+
On par with the P1 imo
Interesting. This isn't an STI by the way (although I'm so ******* confused it could be a Skoda). I can't seem to find any resource relating to this particular variant.

Could anyone point me in the right direction?

Best wishes JT.

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Old 03 August 2005 | 11:55 PM
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This would appear to be the same type of car. I owned a couple of years ago. (Is it a Type R?). Should have Variable centre diff and water spray (No ABS!) Also S/R Gearbox
Comparisons to P1 are Ermmm. Not Quite...!.
May come Stickered up. (Mine Did).
If it is only a WRX you will not have the Red top manifold and perhaps not Air con or indeed stereo and perhaps wind up windows.
However. Many of these items may have been requested at build by the previous/original owner.
Should have Roof flap though! and is Sonic Blue?
Back seats should be non foldable.IE Solid rear bulkhead.
4 door is probably what you're looking at.
All the above apply.
Power should be @ 278 as standard.
If it's a wrx with standard CR gearbox Maxing at 130mph after derestriction.
If you have the longer 5th ratio (Doubt it if it's a wrx ) 155-160
If you require more info please mail me.
BTW. Andy F. runs my original car!9Not original now Though!
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Old 03 August 2005 | 11:59 PM
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search for ra v-ltd mate! its a light weight model with a group n rally gear box etc etc very nice cars,its not actually a 555,people call them 555's but subaru never did and adding that to your search will make it very confusing! they made 1000 each year

hope that help a little

ps i'd say its easily a match for a P1......easily.......

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BTW. Subaru Never made any "V" LTDs.
They are just called LTDs(All in Sonic Blue of slightly varying hues).
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Originally Posted by sg72
BTW. Subaru Never made any "V" LTDs.
They are just called LTDs(All in Sonic Blue of slightly varying hues).
OK. So it's a.....

WRX Type RA Ltd?

No DCCD or waterspray. No red manifold....not an STI.

HELP!!!
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Originally Posted by sg72
BTW. Subaru Never made any "V" LTDs.
They are just called LTDs(All in Sonic Blue of slightly varying hues).
Errrm they acutally did make V-Ltds, here is one stickered up from the factory by subaru (just search towards the bottom of the list )
http://www.just-sports.org/sold.asp

This one looks like a WRX, gives you the addition of ABS over the DCCD, still 280ps, still worth getting, still very rare.

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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Errrm they acutally did make V-Ltds, here is one stickered up from the factory by subaru (just search towards the bottom of the list )
http://www.just-sports.org/sold.asp

This one looks like a WRX, gives you the addition of ABS over the DCCD, still 280ps, still worth getting, still very rare.

Tony
Thanks for clearing things up Tony.

Well this is the Car.

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430280

and the oracle doesn't seem to list it

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=430280

that it is ******* rare. Where are the smart ***** when you need them?
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Yup very nice

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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Yup very nice

Tony


http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/t...ls/models.html

Doesn't list it either (S plate 98 car)

WRX RA?

That does not explain the plaque with WRX Ltd Type-RA 14/1000.

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That is the same as my brother's car, his is a version 6 wrx ra v-ltd though. nice car JTaylor.
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Originally Posted by banny sti
That is the same as my brother's car, his is a version 6 wrx ra v-ltd though. nice car JTaylor.
A breakthrough. Got any details of your brothers car Banny? I was supposed to be in the Pub an hour ago.
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www.sidc.co.uk look under faq

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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
www.sidc.co.uk look under faq

Tony
Done that.

Lists WRX RA, but not WRX RA Ltd (only in two door).
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there you go mate

Before

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54epg4

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54epl2



After

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54epmt

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54epom

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54epw8

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54eq09

http://tinypic.com/view.html?pic=54eq2b
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Here you go, its on here

http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpimp4.html

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Does that help??
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Originally Posted by banny sti
Does that help??
Right, back from the Pub. Ignore mistakes.

Nice and clean that and thank you for taking the time to post the pics banny

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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Here you go, its on here

http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpimp4.html

Tony
See this post.

Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Yup very nice

Tony


http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/t...ls/models.html

Doesn't list it either (S plate 98 car)

WRX RA?

That does not explain the plaque with WRX Ltd Type-RA 14/1000.
Checked there aswell Tony. Thanks all the same.
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Its this one
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weird. I spotted this post earlier and thought about it down the pub. Was doin' my "admin" and thanking the other helpfull folkes, I was then going to look up your post. Previewed, posted and then that appeared

So what have I got mate? My Japanese is awful! Also - how come I can't find it listed or am I just being backward?

You are, without doubt, a blessing....
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
weird. I spotted this post earlier and thought about it down the pub. Was doin' my "admin" and thanking the other helpfull folkes, I was then going to look up your post. Previewed, posted and then that appeared

So what have I got mate? My Japanese is awful! Also - how come I can't find it listed or am I just being backward?

You are, without doubt, a blessing....
P.s. Same interior save the blue centre console.
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Have a look out for this book called "Subaru Impreza" by Brian Long, has pretty much everything you want to know about scoobs and the models, inc the type RA v-ltd

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Cheers Tony, as ever

I think this is what I'm after

http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/d...ra/sti6ra.html

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But where the **** do I get an English tanslation? I mentioned earlier that my Japanese is poor............my command of the Kanji dialect is even worse!

Still at least I think I know I'm buying a WRX Type RA Ltd. I just wish it was listed somewhere.
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Sounds like mine.

Full title is WRX STi Type RA. Mine has a plaque inside near the gear ***


It sounds like it is the same. And the WRC models are rare, belive there is only 13 in the country

If you need anymore info drop me a pm
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Originally Posted by DaveBlueRA
Sounds like mine.

Full title is WRX STi Type RA. Mine has a plaque inside near the gear ***


It sounds like it is the same. And the WRC models are rare, belive there is only 13 in the country

If you need anymore info drop me a pm


Upon closer inspection - that's the plaque.

Now, I could PM you, but what about the viewers who would like to see the conclusion? I.E why the flaming 'eck isn't it listed anywhere? Why all the mis-info?

So, are you saying that not all STI have DCCD, Water spray, Red Stitching / manifold.,,, because mine doesn't. 'kin 'ell what a bloomin maze!
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Bumped for more help.
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all sti ra v-limited's came with a roof vent,does it have one? if not its a wrx!



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