Running in RB320
26 January 2008, 07:24 PM
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Running in RB320
Hi folks , i am looking to return to the scooby scene ... will decide tomorrow if i trade in the Evo 9 and buy an RB320 ... it has only 300 miles on the clock whats best for running this in ?
26 January 2008, 08:09 PM
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The RB320's are ridiculously overpriced for me sorry,particularly over an EVO.
You've already had a white 07 STi,or so it would seem....dare I say even more exclusive?and easily upgraded to a similar spec for less money
You've already had a white 07 STi,or so it would seem....dare I say even more exclusive?and easily upgraded to a similar spec for less money
26 January 2008, 08:12 PM
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To answer the initial Q:
Subaru advised me to keep it below 4k for the first 1,000 miles (first service).
Others followed this:
0 > 500 miles - limit to 3000rpm
500 > 750 - limit spurts up to 4000rpm with increasing spurts as you get to 750 miles
750 > 1000 - limit spurts up to 5000rpm with increasing spurts as you get to 950 miles
1000 - call your dealer to arrange service
Enjoy and get over to the Owners Club. The RB320 Owners Club :: Rally Hero Special Edition :: The Owners Club especially for the Subaru Impreza RB320 :: Richard Burns RIP
Subaru advised me to keep it below 4k for the first 1,000 miles (first service).
Others followed this:
0 > 500 miles - limit to 3000rpm
500 > 750 - limit spurts up to 4000rpm with increasing spurts as you get to 750 miles
750 > 1000 - limit spurts up to 5000rpm with increasing spurts as you get to 950 miles
1000 - call your dealer to arrange service
Enjoy and get over to the Owners Club. The RB320 Owners Club :: Rally Hero Special Edition :: The Owners Club especially for the Subaru Impreza RB320 :: Richard Burns RIP
26 January 2008, 08:58 PM
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1000 miles < 4500 revs simple as that then get service
see evo review of rb320- 'most hardcore impreza' to date
as an owner for almost 1 year i love this car as an off the shelf warranted 320 hp the handling is superb however u do get used to this power and im researching upgrade
see evo review of rb320- 'most hardcore impreza' to date
as an owner for almost 1 year i love this car as an off the shelf warranted 320 hp the handling is superb however u do get used to this power and im researching upgrade
27 January 2008, 04:13 AM
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Thanks for all the info , and yes they are very expensive but for me i would be modding a new STI anyway that would end up costing the same where as i would rather have this straight off the shelf with everything done and a ltd ed. I have seen the Evo and Scooby side now and know i would never have a standard 2.5 Sti again, the RB320 reminded me on my 03 STI PPP but only a lot better :-)
@Elmer "You've already had a white 07 STi,or so it would seem"
i really did have a white sti 07 ...... why would i just make it up ?
@Elmer "You've already had a white 07 STi,or so it would seem"
i really did have a white sti 07 ...... why would i just make it up ?
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27 January 2008, 03:44 PM
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S204 [worth it for the wheels alone]
Type RA-R
Type 25 [preferably in Spec C guise]
but the RB320 is still a nice car, just not as good as these (IMHO)
Type RA-R
Type 25 [preferably in Spec C guise]
but the RB320 is still a nice car, just not as good as these (IMHO)
27 January 2008, 08:13 PM
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We recently worked on one. RCM headers and exhaust system and remap gave 350 bhp and 390 ft lbs easy as pie.
27 January 2008, 09:37 PM
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28 January 2008, 08:35 AM
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Have you considered an import?
I also think the RB's are over priced for the spec. My money would go on something like the Spec C RA. Get ones for £22k. For £30k and RA-R would be on the menu.
Just depends on how hardcore/specialised you want your next drive.
Why sell the EVO?
I also think the RB's are over priced for the spec. My money would go on something like the Spec C RA. Get ones for £22k. For £30k and RA-R would be on the menu.
Just depends on how hardcore/specialised you want your next drive.
Why sell the EVO?
28 January 2008, 12:37 PM
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Have you considered an import?
I also think the RB's are over priced for the spec. My money would go on something like the Spec C RA. Get ones for £22k. For £30k and RA-R would be on the menu.
Just depends on how hardcore/specialised you want your next drive.
Why sell the EVO?
I also think the RB's are over priced for the spec. My money would go on something like the Spec C RA. Get ones for £22k. For £30k and RA-R would be on the menu.
Just depends on how hardcore/specialised you want your next drive.
Why sell the EVO?
29 January 2008, 12:42 PM
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For someone that might not be aware of better/other special imprezas, that knowledge might be useful before making a decision.
Maybe better responses over at: The RB320 Owners Club :: Rally Hero Special Edition :: The Owners Club especially for the Subaru Impreza RB320 :: Richard Burns RIP
29 January 2008, 12:49 PM
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for me why not lovely looking car and a special edition ... fair enough if it was a crap car but all the reviews are outstanding ?? nothing stranger than folk eh !!
@ Leebo77 yes its mad mate all i wanted was the running in info, i pick it up soon and will move over to the rb320 forums ..
@ Leebo77 yes its mad mate all i wanted was the running in info, i pick it up soon and will move over to the rb320 forums ..
29 January 2008, 02:36 PM
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Like any discussion, people will always introduce opinions and alternative suggestions. I've been on BBS's where everybody is just nicey-nicey all the time and congratulate everything anyone does and they're boring places to be. If I said I liked Stilton cheese I would be happy if someone then suggested I try Danish Blue. Nothing wrong with either, much like there's nothing wrong with an RB320, or an S204, T25 or RA-R, all valid options which other posters may not be aware whether the original poster is aware of or had considered. Please let's not see SNet reduced to 'I'm buying an RB320' followed by 'Nice', 'Good choice', 'Lovely' or it'll be like being on SIDC's forum. I much prefer reasoned suggestions, valid opinions and even justified arguments than boring back-slapping.
29 January 2008, 02:44 PM
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Like any discussion, people will always introduce opinions and alternative suggestions. I've been on BBS's where everybody is just nicey-nicey all the time and congratulate everything anyone does and they're boring places to be. If I said I liked Stilton cheese I would be happy if someone then suggested I try Danish Blue. Nothing wrong with either, much like there's nothing wrong with an RB320, or an S204, T25 or RA-R, all valid options which other posters may not be aware whether the original poster is aware of or had considered. Please let's not see SNet reduced to 'I'm buying an RB320' followed by 'Nice', 'Good choice', 'Lovely' or it'll be like being on SIDC's forum. I much prefer reasoned suggestions, valid opinions and even justified arguments than boring back-slapping.
