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Crowman 08-05-2010 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucky (Post 47601)
He has had a couple of RA-R's. Seems to be able to source them

He doesnt have one ar the mo but has a S204

www.performance-centre-manchester.co.uk
Just seen they have unregistered spec c's for 22k

Lucky 08-05-2010 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Crowman (Post 47612)
Well i have just got off the phone to Litchfields, the Spec C RA has sold, but next week they have an 06 Type 25 Spec C which they originally sold just in my budget,and also a White Spec C, so i am going to go down towards end of next week providing i am up to it.
Mind pretty much made up 415bhp type 25.
The Type 25 they have coming in is the actuall one on there web site if you select the mark2 type25.

Good call. If it were me I would go for a Type 25 (415). Has to be the ultimate impreza.

Crowman 08-05-2010 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by C. J. (Post 47590)
If you can find one there is the last of the hawk specials a Type RA-R
Great car Chris but i do want a few exras like air con and elecy windows.

Crowman 08-05-2010 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucky (Post 47615)
Good call. If it were me I would go for a Type 25 (415). Has to be the ultimate impreza.
Strange how things change, did not expect to be chnging the M3 for a few years.
At least i will not be the black sheep anymore:yeah:

DukeBoy 08-05-2010 02:34 PM
Looks very nice....will be good to see you in a proper car again :rofl:

So what's the plans for the classic then? Still going to keep it???

Moley_WRX 08-05-2010 04:56 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1615768.htm

Hongkongfooi 08-05-2010 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX (Post 47627)
Nice!:more:

Scott.T 08-05-2010 06:34 PM
Type 25 is a cracking car, but would never have a blue one.
Looks too much like a regular STi.
Blue is great but too many are blue, would prefer white or grey myself.

pompeycookie 08-05-2010 08:39 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1655936.htm

This is what I am aiming for next in 18 months or so...

Cant comment on the Scooby stuff, dont know what you are all on about to be honest.

A test drive in the Evo is always there if you want it mate.

Well chuffed you are looking for a replacement now, you are a proper mentalist petrol head, good on yer :doubleup:

belliott 08-05-2010 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX (Post 47627)

that is a gorgeous car, when my numbers come up.

Crowman 08-05-2010 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pompeycookie (Post 47651)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1655936.htm

This is what I am aiming for next in 18 months or so...

Cant comment on the Scooby stuff, dont know what you are all on about to be honest.

A test drive in the Evo is always there if you want it mate.

Well chuffed you are looking for a replacement now, you are a proper mentalist petrol head, good on yer :doubleup:
Hi Dave
Would have the nissan for sure, im 15k short.
did consider EvoX, but Type 25 ticks all the boxes.
Petrol in my blood mate, going to be a good few weeks yet, am still very fooked up,and god its crap typing one finger left handed.

Crowman 08-05-2010 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSurfer (Post 47645)
Type 25 is a cracking car, but would never have a blue one.
Looks too much like a regular STi.
Blue is great but too many are blue, would prefer white or grey myself.
Scott , i am very much after white, its always been my choice of colour.
I am in no rush, Litchfields are confident they can fix me up ok.
I really want to buy one with 2k of budget spare to have the porsche brake kit.
Am going to take a train late next week if im fit enough to Litchfields to sort something.

Moley_WRX 08-05-2010 09:43 PM
Wouldn't touch the R35 GTR with a bargepole.

Once out of warranty watch the value drop.... they are just too much when they go wrong.
£24k engine
£13k gearbox

Add to that the running costs.
£2k for a set of tyres
£2200 for discs and pads (and thats just for the front!!!)

Crowman 08-05-2010 09:49 PM
Moley i have heard some nasty stories about repair and running costs for sure.

Crowman 08-05-2010 10:35 PM
This would fit the bill also.
http://bbs.scoobynet.com/private-for...c-type-ra.html

Hongkongfooi 09-05-2010 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Crowman (Post 47658)
Scott , i am very much after white, its always been my choice of colour.
I am in no rush, Litchfields are confident they can fix me up ok.
I really want to buy one with 2k of budget spare to have the porsche brake kit.
Am going to take a train late next week if im fit enough to Litchfields to sort something.
I've been meaning to get up to litchfield/powerstation for a while but doubt I would find the time this side of the ring trip to take you up.....either way I would love a drive up the road in the type 25 if you buy it to check out the ast's please!

XRS 09-05-2010 10:25 AM
Ask Iain about the oil consumption on the T25. I have heard that some of the Cosworth-engined cars like a good drink!

Also, remember that Iain is no longer in that same building as PowerStation, he's about 3 or 4 miles down the old Tewkesbury to Gloucester road. I went up to Powerstation a couple of weeks ago to pick mine up and it couldn't have been more convenient as the station (Ashchurch for Tewkesbury) is only 5 minutes away. No doubt Iain will pick you up thouhg, as he is "by appointment " only these days.

Crowman 09-05-2010 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi (Post 47689)
I've been meaning to get up to litchfield/powerstation for a while but doubt I would find the time this side of the ring trip to take you up.....either way I would love a drive up the road in the type 25 if you buy it to check out the ast's please!
Hi
No problem with having a go, as i say i have yet to receive a valuation offer on my M3,then its 5 days to receive the cheque, I will make an appointment to go up and see Ian as soon as he has the cars in stock.
Really want a white one.

Crowman 09-05-2010 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by XRS (Post 47690)
Ask Iain about the oil consumption on the T25. I have heard that some of the Cosworth-engined cars like a good drink!

Also, remember that Iain is no longer in that same building as PowerStation, he's about 3 or 4 miles down the old Tewkesbury to Gloucester road. I went up to Powerstation a couple of weeks ago to pick mine up and it couldn't have been more convenient as the station (Ashchurch for Tewkesbury) is only 5 minutes away. No doubt Iain will pick you up thouhg, as he is "by appointment " only these days.
Hi
Thank you for the info,very helpfull. Funny as my Saphire cosworth used oil, about 1 litre every 4.5k miles,was just normal for them.
What exactly is it you drive,have you pics please

XRS 09-05-2010 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Crowman (Post 47694)
Hi
Thank you for the info,very helpfull. Funny as my Saphire cosworth used oil, about 1 litre every 4.5k miles,was just normal for them.
What exactly is it you drive,have you pics please
This is mine, http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ead.php?t=1112 but I can't see the pictures these days. It is a MY05 Type-25, so has the forged pistons but is not the Cosworth motor. Mine is giving 350 bhp/380 ft lb and for me that's fine. I ran it in carefully, and although it used to use a bit of oil in its younger days, nowadays it uses virtually nothing.
I'm not sure which version of the ASTs the T25 you'll be looking at has, mine are the 12-way adjustible. Compared to the standard items, apart from the lower stance they give a much smoother ride, so fillings stay in longer ;). There are 3-way adjustible versions available too, but I don't know much about them.

I originally went to Litchfield's to test drive a spec C and compare it against a standard JDM car, but the only JDM car he had was a T25 (which has since had the Cosworth motor fitted) and I was suckered!

Crowman 09-05-2010 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by XRS (Post 47702)
This is mine, http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ead.php?t=1112 but I can't see the pictures these days. It is a MY05 Type-25, so has the forged pistons but is not the Cosworth motor. Mine is giving 350 bhp/380 ft lb and for me that's fine. I ran it in carefully, and although it used to use a bit of oil in its younger days, nowadays it uses virtually nothing.
I'm not sure which version of the ASTs the T25 you'll be looking at has, mine are the 12-way adjustible. Compared to the standard items, apart from the lower stance they give a much smoother ride, so fillings stay in longer ;). There are 3-way adjustible versions available too, but I don't know much about them.

I originally went to Litchfield's to test drive a spec C and compare it against a standard JDM car, but the only JDM car he had was a T25 (which has since had the Cosworth motor fitted) and I was suckered!
Cant see the pics either.
Sounds very nice, many miles? and any problems, i have heard head gaskets need doing fairly early.

XRS 09-05-2010 03:43 PM
Here are some pics

http://xrspage.users.btopenworld.com/day1.JPG
http://xrspage.users.btopenworld.com/DSC00198.JPG
http://xrspage.users.btopenworld.com/DSC00202.JPG
http://xrspage.users.btopenworld.com/IMG0379.JPG

Just clocked up 33,000 miles, and had the head gaskets done. Now have the Cosworth studs and gaskets, so that should not be needed again, but these engines do seem to have a reputation for blowing head gaskets around 30,000 miles.
No other problems - it's been great :)

XRS 09-05-2010 03:47 PM
And a couple from last weekend

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...0/IMG_9718.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...0/IMG_9712.jpg

First pic was the day I picked it up, before the ASTs were fitted - so high!

BIG"E" 09-05-2010 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XRS (Post 47702)
This is mine, http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ead.php?t=1112 but I can't see the pictures these days.
To veiw the pictures:

click on the edit button then save and they will reappear.:doubleup:

Crowman 09-05-2010 06:03 PM
Ah yes have seen your car at beachy head, very nice mate.

XRS 09-05-2010 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG"E" (Post 47750)
To veiw the pictures:

click on the edit button then save and they will reappear.:doubleup:
Thanks for that Ian, you beat me to it :)

worzel 10-05-2010 09:17 AM
I still get moist each time I see this car :tissue:

XRS 10-05-2010 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by worzel (Post 47825)
I still get moist each time I see this car :tissue:
That explains a lot :D

worzel 10-05-2010 06:12 PM
And you thought it was seagulls! :norty:

:grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:


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