type ra or type r? what do you prefer?
07 March 2010, 06:11 PM
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type ra or type r? what do you prefer?
do you go for the lightness of the ra or the sexyness of the type r?
is there much difference mechanically between them?
is there much difference mechanically between them?
07 March 2010, 06:54 PM
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RA has a few more goodies unless you go for a version 6 type R or a type R limited, not much weight difference between the 2, just depends what you want really?
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07 March 2010, 08:39 PM
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The STI 5 Type R "v"-Limited is considered the best looking and performing. When Subaru was at its zenith. It was built to compensate those who had missed out on ordering a 22B. It could be ordered with any number of parts from the STI parts bin.
I had one and..... It broke me. But it is King.
I had one and..... It broke me. But it is King.
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07 March 2010, 09:15 PM
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No such thing as a sti 5 type r "v" limited.......
It was a Limited Edition without the "v" part...
Also didnt have the super "quick sti steering" rack and helical differential as standard, which the sti Ra limited did....
It was a Limited Edition without the "v" part...
Also didnt have the super "quick sti steering" rack and helical differential as standard, which the sti Ra limited did....
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07 March 2010, 10:18 PM
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That's why I put it in inverted commas. I know and you know that the V-limited is a myth.
However I can assure you that if you wanted a quick steering rack. You got it.
As mentioned. Japanese buyers could order, as they wished. Mines never even had a plaque?? But had all the toys including an STI fitted "Street Cage" with paperwork.
Also came, Fully stickered up. By the Factory. S/R gear box(Choice of ratios) and sump guards front and rear. Also had Aircon?
As said. For those who missed out on the 22B. Subaru allowed Japanese customers into the parts bin.
The only things you couldn't get were the Prodrive bits.
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08 March 2010, 12:50 AM
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For some reason when I went to open my mates door in his ra it felt so light the r feels beefier. If I knew better when i started modding I would of bought an ra ver 5/6
08 March 2010, 09:48 AM
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That's why I put it in inverted commas. I know and you know that the V-limited is a myth.
However I can assure you that if you wanted a quick steering rack. You got it.
As mentioned. Japanese buyers could order, as they wished. Mines never even had a plaque?? But had all the toys including an STI fitted "Street Cage" with paperwork.
Also came, Fully stickered up. By the Factory. S/R gear box(Choice of ratios) and sump guards front and rear. Also had Aircon?
As said. For those who missed out on the 22B. Subaru allowed Japanese customers into the parts bin.
The only things you couldn't get were the Prodrive bits.
Parts could be purchased from the sti parts catalogue for any car at the time..ie sti cage,roof scoop, and the pink sti trailing arms.etc
The reason yours didnt have a plaque is because it wasn,t built to a determined number. It was as you said built to order over a number of months.
To say it is the best performing is unfounded.....the S201 has the better power to weight ratio and it was based on the sti ra limiteds drivetrain.
But will agree it is a looker.........not as sexy as a 22B though.
08 March 2010, 04:41 PM
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V6 STI Type-RA Limited for me. The STI Type-R looks better, but the 4DD is a superior car mechanically, in my opinion.
Re '2 door Type-RA?' - Subaru say not, although the applied model number seems to suggest so, giving rise to the rumour...
Re '2 door Type-RA?' - Subaru say not, although the applied model number seems to suggest so, giving rise to the rumour...
08 March 2010, 05:51 PM
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I have some translated brochure scans from Dean over on Type-ra.co.uk...
Here..http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/version_5_limited.pdf
It shows the mechanical advantages the sti ra limited had....
The 2 door ra myth is down to the chassis code being an Ra....the applied model code was then translated incorrectly back in the day, leading to most sites listing the special 2 door ra edition....
But the brochure scan (below)of that model clearly lists it as a wrx type r limited(non sti)
http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/version4.pdf
Subaru didnt make things easy...!!!!
Here..http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/version_5_limited.pdf
It shows the mechanical advantages the sti ra limited had....
The 2 door ra myth is down to the chassis code being an Ra....the applied model code was then translated incorrectly back in the day, leading to most sites listing the special 2 door ra edition....
But the brochure scan (below)of that model clearly lists it as a wrx type r limited(non sti)
http://www.type-ra.co.uk/pdf/version4.pdf
Subaru didnt make things easy...!!!!
11 March 2010, 01:48 PM
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The ratios differ: you really need to look at a transmission reference to compare the different transmissions numbers.
None are fantastically durable though and theyre all essentially similar: 320-340ft/lbs is about the maximum that you can hope for realistically. Some take far more but Im aware of some that turn up their toes at under 320ft/lbs...
None are fantastically durable though and theyre all essentially similar: 320-340ft/lbs is about the maximum that you can hope for realistically. Some take far more but Im aware of some that turn up their toes at under 320ft/lbs...
11 March 2010, 02:00 PM
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The ratios differ: you really need to look at a transmission reference to compare the different transmissions numbers.
None are fantastically durable though and theyre all essentially similar: 320-340ft/lbs is about the maximum that you can hope for realistically. Some take far more but Im aware of some that turn up their toes at under 320ft/lbs...
None are fantastically durable though and theyre all essentially similar: 320-340ft/lbs is about the maximum that you can hope for realistically. Some take far more but Im aware of some that turn up their toes at under 320ft/lbs...
The SPDA - Transmission Chart
I prefer the type R looks wise for definate but TBH I'd have either. Both nice cars
11 March 2010, 03:13 PM
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11 March 2010, 03:33 PM
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A ra is just a wrx with no extras and a shorter box unless you mean a sti ra. Type r everytime for me.
11 March 2010, 05:43 PM
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This the problem though: so many people confuse the Type-RA, which was the cheapest car in the range, for the STI Type-RA, which is something completely different.
11 March 2010, 07:16 PM
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