wrx_driver

I dug this up on the Type RA site. I've seen it before but re-read it now.
What a car!!

Have a look

http://www.type-ra.co.uk/vB/showthread.php?t=2569

Seems like the owner is not on the site anymore but its a great read

bluenose172

iTrader: (2)

When I first saw the Intercooler he was installing, on a near perfectly setup Impreza, I thought it's only going to end in tears. I'm now at the point where he's melted two pistons.

GazTheHat

Just pure ****. I wish i had that car, or more likely his bank balance! (Then i could get a white one )

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Is it just me or are the figures a bit on the disapointing side given the amount of work and money been spent

GazTheHat

Maybe it's the different gravitational pull down-under.

Could be they just have more accurate RR'ds.

What were the figures?

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

231Kw ATW


Then 241Kw ATW after the rebuild & New Intercooler etc

GazTheHat

What's that in english?

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

I always thought 1kw is more or less equivilant to 1 Bhp (maybe totally wrong and i'll get my flame suit on ready)

urban

iTrader: (1)

241Kw = 327 Bhp

BHP/KW Converter - RAMAIR

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

That guy has more money than sense FFS..!

All that work and £££ and he's gained less than most do with a remap and very basic mods..!

Why would you go to the length of fitting that piddly small FMIC. If you're going to fit a FM then at least fit a decent one..!

BTW where's 'quick reply gone'..!?? More room for adverts no doubt..!

bluenose172

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It's 330 odd at the wheels, so not bad. Still no need to go FMIC IMHO.

GazTheHat

So he's about 390 at the fly.

Right, doesn't sound that impressive at all.

MrRA

Just to give people a heads up, this car was owned by a guy called Justin from New Zealand. Being a Type-RA owner myself we used to keep in touch via PM. Before he got rid of the car he fitted a HKS GT2835 twin scroll turbo, and the car made 282KW ATW (378bhp ATW) on 98 RON and 303KW ATW(406bhp ATW) on C16. He just never bothered to update the thread. Suffice to say this car was a monster.

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

So i was wrong with the Kw to Bhp conversion rate but like Gaz says not that impressive figures considering the money he's spunked on it.

Don't get me wrong it's a lovely car and i'd kill to own it but i'd of expected a bit more

B0DSKI

iTrader: (17)

Mind u reading MrRa's post which went up at the same time as mine 378 Bhp ATW is much more like it