WRX Type RA Ltds - please sign in.
08 August 2005 | 09:51 AM
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WRX Type RA Ltds - please sign in.
Photos, specs, stories, we may not have a pink badge, but..............
2 Door V4 WRX Type RA V- Ltd
0227/1000 leonpoole (Leon remains undecided, RA or R
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V5 WRX Type RA Ltd
0014/1000 JTaylor
0392/1000 asjasj
0543/1000 DaveBlueRA
V6 WRX Type RA Ltd
0385/1000 Willo
0454/1000 Maz (BannySTI 's bro.)
0476/1000 ChrisP (RIP and Godbless Chris)
0487/1000 SergeantScooby
Anyone wishing to know about this rarity would do well to read this thread. Of particular importance are the links and the links within links and so on. This is where, once you've trawled through the nonsense, you'll find the input of seasoned and knowledgable SNetters.
Hopefully at the end you will be as informed as the rest of us. Lot's still to unravel but we're getting there.
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www.Type-RA.co.uk :: Index
2 Door V4 WRX Type RA V- Ltd
0227/1000 leonpoole (Leon remains undecided, RA or R
)V5 WRX Type RA Ltd
0014/1000 JTaylor
0392/1000 asjasj
0543/1000 DaveBlueRA
V6 WRX Type RA Ltd
0385/1000 Willo
0454/1000 Maz (BannySTI 's bro.)
0476/1000 ChrisP (RIP and Godbless Chris)
0487/1000 SergeantScooby
Anyone wishing to know about this rarity would do well to read this thread. Of particular importance are the links and the links within links and so on. This is where, once you've trawled through the nonsense, you'll find the input of seasoned and knowledgable SNetters.
Hopefully at the end you will be as informed as the rest of us. Lot's still to unravel but we're getting there.
J
www.Type-RA.co.uk :: Index
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08 August 2005 | 11:56 PM
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WRX Type RA STi Version 5 - V Limited...4 door saloon with 27500 miles.
HKS Filter
HKS FMIC
Upgraded IHI turbo
Scoobysport Exhaust \ Grp N downpipe
Gems ECU
Leda coilovers + other suspension mods
P1 rims / Toyo T1s
358BHP/348 LB-FT
Only had it 1 week and i am absolutely loving it!!!!!!!
HKS Filter
HKS FMIC
Upgraded IHI turbo
Scoobysport Exhaust \ Grp N downpipe
Gems ECU
Leda coilovers + other suspension mods
P1 rims / Toyo T1s
358BHP/348 LB-FT
Only had it 1 week and i am absolutely loving it!!!!!!!
09 August 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pauld37
You finally sorted out what version it was then m8, re your other thread 
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I was reading through my Subaru Impreza book by Brian Long but so many versions I got head ache.
You got it then?
.I was reading through my Subaru Impreza book by Brian Long but so many versions I got head ache.
You got it then?
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...83#post4877483
To the other chaps, hello and thanks for signing in. I'll be interested to know how you've got on with the car - what's worked and what hasn't. It'd be great get some pics up too
Still no (4 door) V5 Type RA ltd's then.
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09 August 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
So, to all those who say R = 2 door and RA = 4 Door........
09 August 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by leonpoole
Ive had that argument a thousand times because 2 door RA's are so rare. I bet they aren't that many in this country. I'll post some pics as soon as i've give it a clean.
ALL
Q. Was there a number 13/1000?
Q. Were there 1000 RA 4 door and 1000 RA 2 door (WRX ltd)?
Q. Should I start leaving the house more often?
09 August 2005 | 05:28 PM
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I dont think they made a 13. I think they never made any number 13's on any of the limited editions.
Im not sure if the 4 door ra ltd's were out of a thousand, if it was they should be a plaque inside with the number on. Plus if your lucky like i was you will get the original mats with it that they come out of the factory with also with the number on.
Im not sure if the 4 door ra ltd's were out of a thousand, if it was they should be a plaque inside with the number on. Plus if your lucky like i was you will get the original mats with it that they come out of the factory with also with the number on.
09 August 2005 | 05:30 PM
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NOT AN RA BUT R
I've got a WRX Type-R V-Limited No 324 OF 1000.
2Door, light weight, ally bonnet, roof vent, 300bhp on 100 oct fuel, sonic blue, Cusco LSD and RA Gearbox but NO DIFF SWITCH, 18" OZ light weight wheels.
New build 2500 miles only with STI9 crank and bearings, Eagle con rods, JE pistons, Proflex suspension. Gearbox & rear diff bearings replaced.
I believe it to be set up for drifting due to the Cusco LSD almost all the drive is in the rear wheels.
I will show pics soon, already got engine rebuild just need to get the respay photos as its done.
Da Dawg
2Door, light weight, ally bonnet, roof vent, 300bhp on 100 oct fuel, sonic blue, Cusco LSD and RA Gearbox but NO DIFF SWITCH, 18" OZ light weight wheels.
New build 2500 miles only with STI9 crank and bearings, Eagle con rods, JE pistons, Proflex suspension. Gearbox & rear diff bearings replaced.
I believe it to be set up for drifting due to the Cusco LSD almost all the drive is in the rear wheels.
I will show pics soon, already got engine rebuild just need to get the respay photos as its done.
Da Dawg
09 August 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Mine's 14/1000......or no. 13 in reality. 
Not got them in mine - shocking thick multi coloured jobbies. Just my luck!
Plus if your lucky like i was you will get the original mats with it that they come out of the factory with also with the number on.
Not got them in mine - shocking thick multi coloured jobbies. Just my luck!
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09 August 2005 | 05:58 PM
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Most of the mats will of been thrown away i would imagine with use. My car only had one owner from new before i got it and he took the mats straight out for when he came to sell it so they are still in mint condition.
09 August 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by leonpoole
Most of the mats will of been thrown away i would imagine with use. My car only had one owner from new before i got it and he took the mats straight out for when he came to sell it so they are still in mint condition.
Sorry a few more questions.
Is the turbo the same as the STI?
Closed deck?
5th Injector?
ABS?
Bare in mind this car is a non STI 4 Door RA Ltd.
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14 August 2005 | 06:11 PM
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More WRX RA owners please. The info on these cars is very sketchy. I't be good to build up a definitive guide or locate an existing one. Can any linguists / Jap speakers translate the brochure?
They made 1000 of the v6 wrx ra ltd, the brochures (in Japanese) are on http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/ under downloads -> brochures and scans.
My v6 had the electric pack, central locking, no ice, abs, no dccd, no roof vent, no waterspray, 2 pot front brakes (they went), v4 spoiler (same as uk my99 hoop one). Had a blue console and blue clock surround.
From what I found its rated at 276bhp and 249lb/ft (slightly less than the sti version). Also has the lower redline 7,500rpm.
It doesnt have the sti engine but no problem a fuel pump, set of hoses, exhaust and remap and 315bhp and 310 lb/ft here we come (still with d/p cat, only cat fitted btw).
Gearing is around 20mph/1000rpm in 5th, so in 5th
40mph is 2000rpm, 60mph is 3000rpm etc.
They are great cars and pretty nippy. The gearing isnt really suited to motorways and can be very tiring though.
My v6 had the electric pack, central locking, no ice, abs, no dccd, no roof vent, no waterspray, 2 pot front brakes (they went), v4 spoiler (same as uk my99 hoop one). Had a blue console and blue clock surround.
From what I found its rated at 276bhp and 249lb/ft (slightly less than the sti version). Also has the lower redline 7,500rpm.
It doesnt have the sti engine but no problem a fuel pump, set of hoses, exhaust and remap and 315bhp and 310 lb/ft here we come (still with d/p cat, only cat fitted btw).
Gearing is around 20mph/1000rpm in 5th, so in 5th
40mph is 2000rpm, 60mph is 3000rpm etc.
They are great cars and pretty nippy. The gearing isnt really suited to motorways and can be very tiring though.
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16 August 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Mine isn't a V-Limited, which really means it's a WRX without some bit's liek eleccy windows etc, extra bit's like closed deck block and very short ratio gearbox, but nothing much else. Done a few things to it, but nothing major. Decat, Z5 ECU, K&N filter, WRX '02 intercooler, FPR and fuel pump, but nothing much.
16 August 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by drb5
Mine isn't a V-Limited, which really means it's a WRX without some bit's liek eleccy windows etc, extra bit's like closed deck block and very short ratio gearbox, but nothing much else. Done a few things to it, but nothing major. Decat, Z5 ECU, K&N filter, WRX '02 intercooler, FPR and fuel pump, but nothing much.
What year is yours? Ltd No. Any pics to add to the thread? I noticed yours doesn't have the spoiler. You were able add them as an option, though most have been fitted as an aftermarket item.
Did you remove the skirts on yours or were they already like that?
Nice one and thanks for signing in.
J
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16 August 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by boaaz
Not an owner yet but could be very soon!!
Mike.
Mike.
Good luck mate.
17 August 2005 | 09:15 AM
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I've got a v6 WRX RA V-ltd - Has ally bonnet and boot, ABS, no Diff Switch, no skirts and carpets as thin as rice paper :-) Originally fitted with 2 pot brakes (even though four pots were standard by then) and comes with 15:1 steering rack and the shortest final ratio and close ratio box. Also a geek and I do have some of the orginal brochures for the car from Japan - I also used to have a PDF of the various specs, differences, etc in English will try and dig it out. These cars did not have close deck block (that stopped with the v4's I think) and no roof vent :-( as I'm just a WRX not an STi
Based in Kent/London but happy to meet up somewhere in the UK to compare geekiness
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Based in Kent/London but happy to meet up somewhere in the UK to compare geekiness
Willo
17 August 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Exactly. This thread is designed to pull all the WRX Type RA (R) Ltd's together. As there are only a handful in the country it would be good to work out the history of them. I know a load have been totalled in varying forms of motor sport. As you'll know, the reason some parts (I/C for example) isn't top spec is because Subaru decided these would be removed and uprated for rallying etc. any way.
What year is yours? Ltd No. Any pics to add to the thread? I noticed yours doesn't have the spoiler. You were able add them as an option, though most have been fitted as an aftermarket item.
Did you remove the skirts on yours or were they already like that?
Nice one and thanks for signing in.
J
What year is yours? Ltd No. Any pics to add to the thread? I noticed yours doesn't have the spoiler. You were able add them as an option, though most have been fitted as an aftermarket item.
Did you remove the skirts on yours or were they already like that?
Nice one and thanks for signing in.
J
17 August 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Willo
I've got a v6 WRX RA V-ltd - Has ally bonnet and boot, ABS, no Diff Switch, no skirts and carpets as thin as rice paper :-) Originally fitted with 2 pot brakes (even though four pots were standard by then) and comes with 15:1 steering rack and the shortest final ratio and close ratio box. Also a geek and I do have some of the orginal brochures for the car from Japan - I also used to have a PDF of the various specs, differences, etc in English will try and dig it out. These cars did not have close deck block (that stopped with the v4's I think) and no roof vent :-( as I'm just a WRX not an STi
Based in Kent/London but happy to meet up somewhere in the UK to compare geekiness
Willo
Based in Kent/London but happy to meet up somewhere in the UK to compare geekiness
Willo
P.S Still haven't found any one with the same car as me.
4-Door
V5 WRX Type RA Limited.
Mine has some aftermarket skirts which I'm considering removing. Also the rear spoiler may go and given it has a FMIC I may even take the scoop off and mesh the hole so the oil cooler benefits. Undecided about the A/C and Radio. The additional weight kinda defeats the RA ethos.
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18 August 2005 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Me, a geek? Well.....yes. Fancy linking up at Castle Coombe? Wed 07 Sep 2005 all day with instruction available £165. I'll probably be going any way so it'd be good to get the R/RA massive(?) along.
P.S Still haven't found any one with the same car as me.
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V5 WRX Type RA Limited.
Mine has some aftermarket skirts which I'm considering removing. Also the rear spoiler may go and given it has a FMIC I may even take the scoop off and mesh the hole so the oil cooler benfits. Undecided about the A/C and Radio. The additional weight kinda defeats the RA ethos.
P.S Still haven't found any one with the same car as me.
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V5 WRX Type RA Limited.
Mine has some aftermarket skirts which I'm considering removing. Also the rear spoiler may go and given it has a FMIC I may even take the scoop off and mesh the hole so the oil cooler benfits. Undecided about the A/C and Radio. The additional weight kinda defeats the RA ethos.
You know it makes sense.
-20kg at least, all over the front wheels.
One of the best things you can do is get superlight wheels like the old team dynamics pro race ones I used to have.
Reducing the unsprung weight is key.