How to if a classic is an sti or wrx or turbo2000?
20 November 2011, 08:23 PM
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How to if a classic is an sti or wrx or turbo2000?
I'm in the market for a classic but i keep seeing cars advertised as 'wrx' 'sti' e.t.c how can i tell the diffrence? i dont want to buy something that im being told is an sti but is really just a normal turbo, thanks for any advice.
20 November 2011, 08:51 PM
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All WRX or WRX STI will be imported cars.
Easy spot is the indicator and headlight stalks will be the other way round.
Colour is quite often an early sign but by no means an exact spot. Things like green, dark red metallic and blue metallic are "usually" English cars.
WRX and STI models have electric aerials on rear wing (except RA) compared to manual ones on English cars.
Rear wiper for jap cars (again not RA)
But the most important thing to check is the 8 digit number on the vin plate. It determines the exact model of car.
It's easy to get caught out if your a newbie as many people transform their boring UK cars to look like an STI, and some do it very well.
Best thing to do is, if you find a car you like the look of post a link to the advert on here. Somebody will be able to help.
Easy spot is the indicator and headlight stalks will be the other way round.
Colour is quite often an early sign but by no means an exact spot. Things like green, dark red metallic and blue metallic are "usually" English cars.
WRX and STI models have electric aerials on rear wing (except RA) compared to manual ones on English cars.
Rear wiper for jap cars (again not RA)
But the most important thing to check is the 8 digit number on the vin plate. It determines the exact model of car.
It's easy to get caught out if your a newbie as many people transform their boring UK cars to look like an STI, and some do it very well.
Best thing to do is, if you find a car you like the look of post a link to the advert on here. Somebody will be able to help.
Last edited by MattyB1983; 20 November 2011 at 08:54 PM.
20 November 2011, 09:11 PM
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Nice bit of summing up there, Matty.
If you post the chassis number of any prospective purchase , folk will tell you exactly what the car is.
Some prefer todo this by way of pm.
If you post the chassis number of any prospective purchase , folk will tell you exactly what the car is.
Some prefer todo this by way of pm.
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20 November 2011, 09:25 PM
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Sorry mate yep there is, You can either use
http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/wrx.html
although this is not 100% accurate and doesn`t cover all models
The better option is to type it in here and it will give you the details
http://www.scoobyprojects.co.uk/tech...iedmodel.shtml
Gaz.
http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/wrx.html
although this is not 100% accurate and doesn`t cover all models
The better option is to type it in here and it will give you the details
http://www.scoobyprojects.co.uk/tech...iedmodel.shtml
Gaz.
20 November 2011, 09:57 PM
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Well, learn something new every day, lol.
Didn't realize the first STI's had manual aerials.
Just looked through my extensive range of Impreza books and yes, can see the manual aerial in the pictures.
Bet the rare split rim alloys have long gone.
Didn't realize the first STI's had manual aerials.
Just looked through my extensive range of Impreza books and yes, can see the manual aerial in the pictures.
Bet the rare split rim alloys have long gone.
20 November 2011, 10:11 PM
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Yes buddy, just swap yours for a UK car. Not sure exactly what's involved but can't be that difficult.
OP, probably scrap the whole aerial thing. Just read that early WRX also had manual ones. I suppose if you see a car with an electric one you know it's jap.
OP, probably scrap the whole aerial thing. Just read that early WRX also had manual ones. I suppose if you see a car with an electric one you know it's jap.
20 November 2011, 10:18 PM
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Applied model code is the way to go, I would use either the official subaru STI site or the SIDC site as these seem to be the most accurate sites.
Dont worry about the arials either, for instance the type R doesnt have an electric one (pillar mounted), what you have to look for is a car that hasnt had a dodgy MOT to get it into the country (no conversion to MPH or rear fog conversion), avoid these at all costs.
Tony
Dont worry about the arials either, for instance the type R doesnt have an electric one (pillar mounted), what you have to look for is a car that hasnt had a dodgy MOT to get it into the country (no conversion to MPH or rear fog conversion), avoid these at all costs.
Tony
20 November 2011, 10:27 PM
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scrap yard near me £100 for the 4 thats all i know about them got carbon bonnet and wings from the same car for another ton looked like it was a beast when it was on the road was taken for no insurence had lots off the car
thats all i know about them got carbon bonnet and wings from the same car for another ton looked like it was a beast when it was on the road was taken for no insurence had lots off the car
20 November 2011, 10:38 PM
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If they are aluminum then they will be aftermarket ones as Subaru never made any aluminum panels other than bonnets. Some books say the early STI (like yours) came with aluminum boot lids but that is just a myth.
I'd be surprised if they are ally doors, I certainly have never seen/heard of anyone using them. Could be though I suppose, specially made for someone.
I'd be surprised if they are ally doors, I certainly have never seen/heard of anyone using them. Could be though I suppose, specially made for someone.
20 November 2011, 10:43 PM
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well you cant stick a magnet on them and there light as hell the door cards dont fit well ether lol as for the boot lid i was told they have ally ones but there is rust marks there it bolts on so think it's steel want a carbon on got the bonnet wings roof all to go on would like the doors as well but think that would be to much lol
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If they are aluminum then they will be aftermarket ones as Subaru never made any aluminum panels other than bonnets. Some books say the early STI (like yours) came with aluminum boot lids but that is just a myth.
I'd be surprised if they are ally doors, I certainly have never seen/heard of anyone using them. Could be though I suppose, specially made for someone.
I'd be surprised if they are ally doors, I certainly have never seen/heard of anyone using them. Could be though I suppose, specially made for someone.
21 November 2011, 08:38 AM
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Funny you mention that as I have a late UK 2000 and have always wnated to swap the indicators round the other way so they are on the right like my first Scoob. Makes far more sense to have them away from the hand that changes gear IMO!