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Greig

07-11-2009 08:58 PM

P1 or type RA?

My bro is looking at getting either a P1 with an engine re-build by scooby clinic 6k ago or a type RA. What are the main differences between them and which would be the best?
Liking the looks of the P1 but still unsure!
Cheers

C. J.

07-11-2009 09:25 PM

Id get the P1 just on the side that its a P1 and would sell on better

Chunk

07-11-2009 10:45 PM

WRX typeRA or STI typeRA?

Greig

08-11-2009 01:08 PM

sti Ra i think.

worzel

08-11-2009 01:09 PM

I think with special editions it's all a matter what's important to you.

I personally would have a RA over a P1, I prefer the looks and love the aggression of the RA.

But if you want a powerhouse and want to create a bit of a monster then it have to be P1. Look at Clives!

Anger

08-11-2009 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worzel (Post 27410)

Why would the P1 be better to create a monster lol if anything the RA being alot lighter would be the better option

worzel

08-11-2009 08:13 PM

Just from the P1's I have seen with really big power that look outwardly the same as they were to start with, no more than that.

James, you don't need to convince me about the RA, I love them and would have one in a shot.

Nige	08-11-2009 08:43 PM

Tell your bother to buy mine mate. You know it makes sence :yeah: Look in for sale section.

Scott.T

08-11-2009 09:25 PM

If it were Type R Vs P1 then they are the same bar the badge and colour of the seats.
They run the same ECU, so would drive the same.

the RA has much shorter gearing, great for acceleration, not great for motorways.
If it is the 99/00 then the front seats are blue, the rears grey which always looks odd, but I think the front seats are lighter (or so I have read).

I would buy a Type R over a P1, purley because they are cheaper and a few more to choose from.

Chunk

09-11-2009 08:40 AM

Go for the STI RA

They are the dogs danglies

Skullfudge

09-11-2009 02:42 PM

Creig

I have driven both.
The RA certainly is a nice car and feels very rigid to drive. I personally am not to keen on the gearing as it becomes slightly annoying on motorways.

The P1 feels as good as an RA but smoother to drive and you will have less ear ache on the motorways due to Prodrive's input designing it purely for the UK roads.

I have a P1 with some modifications and if you decide to mod, either cars will perform very well. The weight difference between the two is very little and would not effect much when modified.

There were only 1004 P1's made with around 735 left today!

Clive

AndyWRX

09-11-2009 05:10 PM

the p1 is a uk version of the sti type R so imo the sti type RA would be the better option, up to your brother though at the end of the day mate

Chunk

09-11-2009 05:38 PM

He could always get a typeR and put the P1 kit on it

worzel

09-11-2009 05:51 PM

After all this discussion Greig's brother has now fallen for Niges 2.5 monster.

Now that's a tidy old beast :yeah:

Anger

09-11-2009 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worzel (Post 27497)

After all this discussion Greig's brother has now fallen for Niges 2.5 monster.

Now that's a tidy old beast :yeah:

Agreed lovely car :nod:

Anger

09-11-2009 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullfudge (Post 27479)

Clive Scoobs arnt ment for motorways ;)

Or you just do what i did and put a uk 5th in :drive:

Skullfudge

09-11-2009 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 27513)

Clive Scoobs arnt ment for motorways ;)

Or you just do what i did and put a uk 5th in :drive:

Driving to events, tracks is what I meant Anger.
Agree with the box :)

Go six speed, that is good !

C. J.

09-11-2009 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullfudge (Post 27518)

Driving to events, tracks is what I meant Anger.
Agree with the box :)

Go six speed, that is good !

Even better if you put my08 3,4 ,5 & 6 gears in for 200+ mph
My next mod :yeah:

Anger

09-11-2009 09:19 PM

200mph that will be handy :whistle:

Greig

09-11-2009 11:21 PM

Thanks for all the advice, but as Steve said hopefully going to look at Nige's car at the weekend So Might be seeing it around soon?

Chunk

10-11-2009 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greig (Post 27528)

Thanks for all the advice, but as Steve said hopefully going to look at Nige's car at the weekend So Might be seeing it around soon?

To be honest, i think thats better than an RA & P1 :drive:

Hope he gets it

C. J.

10-11-2009 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 27526)

200mph that will be handy :whistle:

Indeed it will as 70 will be at 2000rpm
Seems to work well in Mike L's car

Nige	10-11-2009 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greig (Post 27528)

Thanks for all the advice, but as Steve said hopefully going to look at Nige's car at the weekend So Might be seeing it around soon?

I will try at some point to pull it out & give the car a clean its been in the garage since July. Every day this week im in Brighton on an update course so when i get home i'm doing homework . So if you do come & see it, be warned its not at its best.:-P

2-jaffacake-tone

10-11-2009 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. J. (Post 27523)

Even better if you put my08 3,4 ,5 & 6 gears in for 200+ mph
My next mod :yeah:

pub talk! ''my car dose 200mph'' :whistle:

MrX???

11-11-2009 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullfudge (Post 27479)

Quote:

I have a P1 with some modifications

THE biggest understatement on SES to date:coolsanta:

I know its immaterial now but P1 for me:doubleup:

worzel

11-11-2009 08:35 AM

Agreed Ron....... Clive "Some Modifications" Thats priceless.

We bow and scrape in the presence of the monster that is your P1 :yeah:

Anger

11-11-2009 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. J. (Post 27533)

Indeed it will as 70 will be at 2000rpm
Seems to work well in Mike L's car

Scogsy is only 0.1 of a second slower on the quarter.... yeah works really well

C. J.

11-11-2009 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 27669)

Scogsy is only 0.1 of a second slower on the quarter.... yeah works really well

We are not all about drag james some off us want are cars for the track which is totally different set up needed

Anger

11-11-2009 05:36 PM

2000rpm at 70 on track will be perfect then !

How will longer gearing help on track ?

C. J.

11-11-2009 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 27679)

2000rpm at 70 on track will be perfect then !

How will longer gearing help on track ?

Will only need to us up to 4 th or 5th
You say micks car is only .1 behind scogsy but scogsys is set up for drag and mikes for a track car so as a track car it does very well

Anger

11-11-2009 05:40 PM

its got 580bhp to Genars 400bhp.... i should hope so lol

C. J.

11-11-2009 05:43 PM

You miss the whole point
Soft springs for drag like stewart is going for so the back grips
Coilovers like mike l has for going round corners

Anger

11-11-2009 05:49 PM

I miss the point lol... Scogs and Stew are running Stock STi springs and im running Coilovers set for track.... who gets the fastest 0-60 foots :whistle:

Yes me with 1.5 to 60fts

C. J.

11-11-2009 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger (Post 27683)

I miss the point lol... Scogs and Stew are running Stock STi springs and im running Coilovers set for track.... who gets the fastest 0-60 foots :whistle:

Yes me with 1.5 to 60fts

Well you best talk to stew & steve (SMG) then as you no more than them and start your own tunning company then !

Anger

11-11-2009 06:10 PM

Thats when you get to stupid power like 600bhp plus

Seriously i talk to Stew everyday about scoobs and even point out what others are doing to there drag cars to improve

You need to stop quoting people if your not gonna put it in the right contexted

:deadhorse:

C. J.

11-11-2009 07:02 PM

Oh I do apologise for not having the higher understanding of the English language that you do

C. J.

11-11-2009 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2-jaffacake-tone (Post 27620)

pub talk! ''my car dose 200mph'' :whistle:

I have no intention of doing 200mph its more for lower revs for motorway , plus pat and charlie have always said its the better gearing for a 2.5

Ratboy

11-11-2009 09:28 PM

:lol::rofl: you two.

Kiss and make up now :asskiss: :mrgreen::wink:

worzel

12-11-2009 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratboy (Post 27708)

:lol::rofl: you two.

Kiss and make up now :asskiss: :mrgreen::wink:

:doubleup::rofl:

MrX???

12-11-2009 09:55 AM

Now, I like the idea of a straight line drag car however, I also like the idea of a nice fast track toy but, which is the best?

theres only one way to find out !!!!!!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w...ll_fight-1.jpg

AndyWRX

12-11-2009 04:43 PM

maby a top gear challenge comming on :razz:

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