Hi All

I was initially looking at M3s but I've come to my senses.

I am looking into returning to scoob ownership and I really like the RB5 (to look at as I know relatively little about them at the mo)

Can anyone fill me in into the differences between the two cars. The RB5 I hope to get is the non Prodrive version.

Are they effectively the same cars albeit with cosmetic improvements ie, the nice colour, nice blue seats, different alloys or do the differences go deeper than this?

Are they the same bhp and torque wise? Does the RB5 have any handling improvements over the standard UK alternative?

Are after market parts interchangeable ie exhausts, air filters etc.

Thanks all

Brett

 

Std Specification :-

Blue steel metallic body colour (colour code 86F which is "cool" grey on the STi imports)
Fully colour-coded exterior (i.e. door mirrors, door handles, side skirts, front & rear under-spoilers, driving lamp covers)
Blue 'Alcantara' and suede-effect interior trim, with black 'jersey' surround on seats
Special graphite trim for the centre console
Air con
Special 'Speedline' 17in, 6 spoke, alloy wheels in 'pewter' colour with Pirelli 'P Zero' 205/45 ZR17 tyres
PIAA front driving light conversion for the fog lights
Prodrive quick shift
Roof-mounted map reading lamps
Special, RB5 side and rear decals (and also on driving light covers)
Special, RB5 embossed carpet mats
Special, RB5 interior-mounted, numbered plaque "Limited Edition" only 444 available!


WR Sport Version

Prodrive High wing (similar to the new STi 5 but with the brake light on the wing rather than boot lid)
New ECU, exhaust, and air filter
Inter-cooler piping

Unless an owner has upgraded the suspension, then it's exactly the same as any MY99/00 car under the skin. Performance is the same (exc. WR Version) and parts are all interchangeable.

 

Show him your website

 

ozzy

This is exactly what I was after.

Thanks mate.

 

Thanks Ray li

Ozzy, you have an RB5 website???? Would definately appreciate the link to that.

Thanks.

 

Not exactly. I've owned an RB5 since new and have some pics and mods on my own website - www.stefanostadal.homedns.org

There's an official RB5 owners club though - http://www.rb5oc.co.uk/ and their very own forum - http://rb5oc.ipbhost.com/

I lurk on both of them from time-to-time

 

Thanks ozzy.

 

The RB5 was lauded by the motoring press as "the best" all-round Impreza for UK roads until the P1 arrived. The addition of 205/45/17 rubber (which was retained for the P1) greatly improved feel and grip and the increase in mid-range punch with the WR package made the most of the chassis.

If I were to buy another Scoob I'd look for a nearly standard RB5. Improvements such as solid rear drop-links and an uprated rear ARB, uprated brakes and other bits and bobs like knocklinks / gauges etc would all be desirable, maybe even a back box - but I'd give good money for one that had the original graphics, spoiler, wheels, lights etc etc because it gives such a good indication to the history of the car.

I love the colour and the factory colour coded skirts, the PIAA are nice addition, the wheels are spot-on, they're rare and it bares the monicker of Richard Burns - an all-round good egg.

As time goes on, of course, getting a gem becomes harder - but look hard and you might just find a cracking car which may also proove (in terms of glacial depreciation) to be a financially sound vehicle to own.

Good luck

J

 

Thanks J

 

its a great site for step by step mods

 

RB5 has a solid rear bulkhead too dunnit

 

Cant recommend the RB5 more .... and at todays prices they are becoming a bit of a bargain!!

As Ozzy says (hi Stefan!!) the best place for info. is the RB5 Owners Club (also has a "Cars for Sale" section!)

Has to be the best colour for an Impreza (okay, I know, im biased!! )