I am currently looking at getting an sti but just require some spec info on them please, i.e what to look for, what is the difference from the uk spec and a jap import?
Was there any interior variations in these models ect.
thanks for any help.

 

"search" is your friend

 

Tried that but i cant seem to find any info.

 

I dunno if there are any differences between the My03 and My04, but I have an 03 JDM Sti, and its tremendous. Cannot fault it.

 

i think these are the main differents between them
jdm spec
Revised Engine internals
Equal Length exhaust Manifold
Twin Scroll Turbo
Revised ECU
Different inlet Cam
Revised exhaust
HID Drivers headlights
Automatic intercooler water spray button
Sports ABS
Front mounted water spray bottle
Red backlit dials
Additional card holder

Tyre width up from UK’s 225/45 17” to 235/45 17”
Improved Steering speed and feel
Rear windscreen wiper
The Japanese STI and Spec C also features Front
Revised centre diff control unit with additional sensors
New larger intercooler design

 

so all in all an import would be the better option to go for as it seems to come better equiped?

 

yeah but you can't get them from main subaru dealers only importers there are 2 on here
litchfield imports
PCM(performace centre manchester)
or try Auto Trader UK - Buy & Sell New & Used Cars, Car Loans, Car Insurance and seach on there

 

JDM differs over the uk in several departments, mainly mechanical.

Engine.

Hypereuetic pistons, stronger than the forged ones you get in the UK cars
Twin scroll turbo (better power delivery)
Equal length manifold
Basically there is like 80% difference in the engines between the UK and JDM cars.

A-DCCD (auto drivers controlled differential, not available as standard on the UK cars until 2005)
Rear wiper
Higher rev range
Slightly lighter
More powerful
Tyres are still 225/45/17, though the JDM has RE070's v the UK's 040's (the 2005 model changed PCD from 100 to 114 and tyres on the JDM's were 235 v 225).
Go out and test drive both of them, the JDM is a far nicer car, easier to drive, shorter 5th and 6th ratio's and 350-360bhp is easily gained with an exhaust and remap.

Tony

 

cheers for the help guys, all i need to do now is find some to test drive.

 

The jap import will cost you more to insure though. But i think the other benefits outway that.

 

not if you go to the right insurers - my modded jdm sti is cheaper to insure than my old uk300 wrx!

 

Are sceond hand Newage JDM Sti's difficult to come by at UK Garages ( ie rather than a private sale ) ? Don't see many 3 year old cars advertised.

And what's the bhp on the std JDM Sti ?

 

You wont find many, if any at the dealers. I was interested in one when lOOking, but they are quite rare, or were then.

Closer to 300 than 280.

 

Gaz, when you say you won't find them at the dealers, do you mean "Subaru Dealers", or just any Car Dealers ?

cheers mate.

 

You'll need a specialist mate. Why? You thinking of changing, rather than upgrading?

 

Nah, that one was just for the years to come mate.

Cheers Gaz,

Andy

 

I'll go JDM next time, if they continue to be so superior. If nothing more than for the rear wiper (especially in this weather!!!!)

 

Check the insurance out first if your going for an import a lot of companys wont insure or command a higher premium and any mods will be a issue too

 

Hendry;s import them new, usually have one or two 2nd hand in stock.
David Hendry Cars - TVR, Subaru, Isuzu & Ssangyong Specialists in Wiltshire