RB5 vs STI V5 Type-R
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RB5 vs STI V5 Type-R
To settle an arguement with a colleague at work who has read too many editions of EVO magazine - please give your thoughts on which you think would be faster on a)road and b)track of the two above models
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Even if the RB5 had a similar output (which'd be difficult on its standard TD04) then the manic gearing in the STI Type-R would still make it noticably quicker. If they were both hypothetically new MY99 cars then the Type-R would see it off both into and around the corners too; never mind out of them.
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1999 and probably about 300PS on the right fuel, but good for 280 on Shell SUL. The JDM cars have taughter suspension (better roads you see?) and STIs have improved dampers again.
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Andy, the 'quickshift' is only really a short throw linkage. You trade ease for shorter throw / icreased speed. You can buy something similar on t'eBay now for about £30.
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Originally Posted by ScuuBdoo
you mean it doesnt have 276BHP?
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I reckon the quickshift does not make that much difference, but the handling is slightly better than an unmodded classic ( in my experience anyway). My RB5 is a bit quicker than than my previous scoob through the bends. Out of the box an STI V5 type R would see off an RB5 easily, but I still think there is something special about the RB5 (in my unbiased opinion).
I reckon the quickshift does not make that much difference, but the handling is slightly better than an unmodded classic ( in my experience anyway). My RB5 is a bit quicker than than my previous scoob through the bends. Out of the box an STI V5 type R would see off an RB5 easily, but I still think there is something special about the RB5 (in my unbiased opinion).
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Type R is by far the better car.
But the top speed might be interesting. Unless the Type R has the longer 5th fitted.
I'd say the Type R would be squicker to 70-100ish but then I'm sure the uk car would make some of the ground up with the longer gearing. In fact I know this is true, having played with many a modded type R. but then again mine isn't standard
But the top speed might be interesting. Unless the Type R has the longer 5th fitted.
I'd say the Type R would be squicker to 70-100ish but then I'm sure the uk car would make some of the ground up with the longer gearing. In fact I know this is true, having played with many a modded type R. but then again mine isn't standard
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quicker yes, but better is a matter of opinion. As far as driving in the UK is concerned I don't think I could live with the STI5 and IMHO the RB5 is a better car for every day use on UK roads. That is just my opinion of course and to be fair to the STI5 it is only because the state of our roads is a joke.
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quicker yes, but better is a matter of opinion. As far as driving in the UK is concerned I don't think I could live with the STI5 and IMHO the RB5 is a better car for every day use on UK roads. That is just my opinion of course and to be fair to the STI5 it is only because the state of our roads is a joke.
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Originally Posted by ESH
But the original question wasn't about living with the car everyday it was which was the faster car. Type R all the way and I'm not just saying that because I own one. As far as standard Subarus go though I'd have loved to have owned an RB5
As I commented on a thread the other day:
My std UK Scooby was a lot nicer to live with everyday than my mates Evo 6, mainly because of the much better ride over potholed UK roads.
Now, obviously his was the faster car!
HOWEVER
In a back to back comparison over a favourite B road (and having swapped cars) we both agreed that my car was quicker in that environment. It's suitability for our roads paid dividends (sp?). The Evo bucked and crashed over the road and one had to slow down for fear of being bounced off the tarmac. Scooby just glided over the rough stuff.
To the poster who queried Simon's assertion that the Sti has 280 based on the brouchure. My Uk brouchure says the turbo has a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds.
Yeah right, with flat tyres maybe!!
The 90s saw a gentlemans agreement between the manufacturers and the japanses government that meant that no cars would be produced with over 280bhp.
Subaru adhered to that agreement...........................on paper!
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