How to identify a Spec-C (blob eye) ???
23 February 2007, 06:22 PM
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How to identify a Spec-C (blob eye) ???
have my eye on two blob eye (i think thats the right term, not latest shape, one before) STi Spec-C's.
Now whilst both cars are the 'same' they both seem pretty different.
Car A has... carbon rear wing, BBS lightweight wheels, STI bucket seats.
Car B has... Regular Sti wing (or v similar), Standard STi wheels, normal balck interior.
Now are these cars both spec-c just with different options?
Also car B has electric windows etc, i thought i heard spec-c's had wind down windows (i could be very wrong!)
so... can anyone shed some light on this, was there a list of options etc available???
thank you!
Now whilst both cars are the 'same' they both seem pretty different.
Car A has... carbon rear wing, BBS lightweight wheels, STI bucket seats.
Car B has... Regular Sti wing (or v similar), Standard STi wheels, normal balck interior.
Now are these cars both spec-c just with different options?
Also car B has electric windows etc, i thought i heard spec-c's had wind down windows (i could be very wrong!)
so... can anyone shed some light on this, was there a list of options etc available???
thank you!
23 February 2007, 06:55 PM
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Check this out fella:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ghlight=spec+c
I liked them so much bought one in the end!!
TX.
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ghlight=spec+c
I liked them so much bought one in the end!!
TX.
23 February 2007, 07:04 PM
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Biggest givaways are the engine oil cooler which is on the drivers side in the front near the number plate, the 12 ltr water tank in the boot, no rear wiper, the BBS alloys (they should ALL have BBS alloy wheels, anything different and id be asking why).
The low level spoiler as seen on the wrx is standard, no underseal etc, different radiator over other STi's etc.
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The low level spoiler as seen on the wrx is standard, no underseal etc, different radiator over other STi's etc.
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23 February 2007, 08:27 PM
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Spec C Limiteds have electrics, 'base' Spec C's don't. As well as those points mentioned:
- No boot liner or sound deadening
- Rear strut brace (near intercooler waterspray tank)
- Half-sized battery
Here's mine: pauldyson.net - cars
- No boot liner or sound deadening
- Rear strut brace (near intercooler waterspray tank)
- Half-sized battery
Here's mine: pauldyson.net - cars
23 February 2007, 08:45 PM
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NB 03 model Spec C Ltd's don't have the BBS wheels they have standard Sti wheels.
They do although have a full electric pack, i.e. central locking, aircon, electric windows, electric mirrors. Usually a Spec C doesn't although. When looking for mine I did find a Spec C that actually had aircon.
PS I thought the whole carbon rear wing thing was a mod started by Litchfield imports to make the Spec C look at bit special?
Heres my Spec C Ltd -
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They do although have a full electric pack, i.e. central locking, aircon, electric windows, electric mirrors. Usually a Spec C doesn't although. When looking for mine I did find a Spec C that actually had aircon.
PS I thought the whole carbon rear wing thing was a mod started by Litchfield imports to make the Spec C look at bit special?
Heres my Spec C Ltd -
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23 February 2007, 09:18 PM
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cheers for all the replies!
although i think i am now more confused than ever!! lol.
so basically if it has the following, its a spec c of some sort....
Roof vent
Water spray bottle in boot
oil cooler
anything else?
although i think i am now more confused than ever!! lol.
so basically if it has the following, its a spec c of some sort....
Roof vent
Water spray bottle in boot
oil cooler
anything else?
23 February 2007, 09:21 PM
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might be easier if i post which cars they are tooo...
Car A:
Litchfield Imports
Car B:
Subaru : Spec C for sale
basically, is the red one a full on spec c????
Car A:
Litchfield Imports
Car B:
Subaru : Spec C for sale
basically, is the red one a full on spec c????
23 February 2007, 10:28 PM
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Car B's description is the same one that you would get in Litchfield's, sounds exactly the same as the red one he has just sold and the miles are not to far away either.
i have been keeping my eye on both of them as well.
Good luck.
Mac
i have been keeping my eye on both of them as well.
Good luck.
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24 February 2007, 12:43 AM
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Bascially the white one is a Spec C - i.e. it has BBS wheels and a blue black interior.
The red one looks like a Spec C Ltd, since it has Sti wheels and colour coded mirrors. The spoiler on this car has been changed to an large UK sti one, the genuine spoiler for this car should be as the one on the white car.
Other small things that seperate a Spec C Ltd from a Spec C is that a Ltd has totally black seats, a rev counter adjustable shift light, an outside temperature gauge, aircon, colour coded electric folding mirrors, electric windows, chrome surround to the gear stick and door handles, central locking, ali sti pedals.
The red one looks like a Spec C Ltd, since it has Sti wheels and colour coded mirrors. The spoiler on this car has been changed to an large UK sti one, the genuine spoiler for this car should be as the one on the white car.
Other small things that seperate a Spec C Ltd from a Spec C is that a Ltd has totally black seats, a rev counter adjustable shift light, an outside temperature gauge, aircon, colour coded electric folding mirrors, electric windows, chrome surround to the gear stick and door handles, central locking, ali sti pedals.
24 February 2007, 09:56 AM
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Yep agree with sadam, the red one is a spec c ltd, it will have the full electrics pack, though its not got the BBS lightweight wheels (ive seen them with and without these, probably taken off when they get on the ship 
) as those alloys are the standard "heavy weight" ones.
No difference in driving them though (between the 17inch and the limited).
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) as those alloys are the standard "heavy weight" ones.No difference in driving them though (between the 17inch and the limited).
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24 February 2007, 10:46 AM
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Yep agree with sadam, the red one is a spec c ltd, it will have the full electrics pack, though its not got the BBS lightweight wheels (ive seen them with and without these, probably taken off when they get on the ship ) as those alloys are the standard "heavy weight" ones.
No difference in driving them though (between the 17inch and the limited).
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) as those alloys are the standard "heavy weight" ones.No difference in driving them though (between the 17inch and the limited).
Tony
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To be certain look at the applied model number on the chassis plate; everything else is annecdotal.
24 February 2007, 11:37 AM
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True, but how many people will go to the hassle of replacing the entire cooling system, a fuel tank, an engine oil cooler, drilling a hole in the drivers side pillar and adding an ariel, drilling holes and adding the rear wiper, removing all the soundproofing, replacing all the suspension, replacing the turbocharger etc.
If you know what your looking for then its easy
if you dont then yes, the model number, though you have to find out what that is first before you buy the car, which can be harder than you expect if you dont know where to look Tony
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The BBS wheels and STI seats on our white car were an expensive option when we bought the car new in 2003.
The Red car is the same one we sold recently (long story) and a Spec C Limited. We spoke to the dealer today about it and it sounds like a quick/messy divorce has meant it has come back up for a very good price!
Would have bought it back again if I'd known Someone will be pleased though 
Iain
The Red car is the same one we sold recently (long story) and a Spec C Limited. We spoke to the dealer today about it and it sounds like a quick/messy divorce has meant it has come back up for a very good price!
Would have bought it back again if I'd known
Someone will be pleased though Iain
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The BBS wheels and STI seats on our white car were an expensive option when we bought the car new in 2003.
The Red car is the same one we sold recently (long story) and a Spec C Limited. We spoke to the dealer today about it and it sounds like a quick/messy divorce has meant it has come back up for a very good price!
Would have bought it back again if I'd known Someone will be pleased though
Iain
The Red car is the same one we sold recently (long story) and a Spec C Limited. We spoke to the dealer today about it and it sounds like a quick/messy divorce has meant it has come back up for a very good price!
Would have bought it back again if I'd known
Someone will be pleased though Iain
Is it not a private sale??????
Do you know what the dealers name etc, shame as that looked like a cracking car.
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The BBS wheels and STI seats on our white car were an expensive option when we bought the car new in 2003.
The Red car is the same one we sold recently (long story) and a Spec C Limited. We spoke to the dealer today about it and it sounds like a quick/messy divorce has meant it has come back up for a very good price!
Would have bought it back again if I'd known Someone will be pleased though
Iain
The Red car is the same one we sold recently (long story) and a Spec C Limited. We spoke to the dealer today about it and it sounds like a quick/messy divorce has meant it has come back up for a very good price!
Would have bought it back again if I'd known
Someone will be pleased though Iain
You got any info on the 2008 JDM models yet?
Tony
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Bluenosewrx: Yes they did say they were a dealer but I can't remember the name. They called me this morning as they did not know what it was they had bought but knew it had come from us. They said they bought it from a Saab dealer ???.
Tony: Lots of info thanks
Regards
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Tony: Lots of info thanks
Regards
Iain