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Old 07-11-2009, 09:58 PM
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Smile 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!
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Old 07-11-2009, 10:25 PM
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Id get the P1 just on the side that its a P1 and would sell on better
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Old 07-11-2009, 11:45 PM
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WRX typeRA or STI typeRA?
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Old 08-11-2009, 02:08 PM
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sti Ra i think.
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Old 08-11-2009, 02:09 PM
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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!
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Old 08-11-2009, 04:18 PM
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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!

Why would the P1 be better to create a monster lol if anything the RA being alot lighter would be the better option
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:13 PM
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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.
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:43 PM
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Tell your bother to buy mine mate. You know it makes sence Look in for sale section.
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Old 08-11-2009, 10:25 PM
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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.
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Old 09-11-2009, 09:40 AM
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Go for the STI RA

They are the dogs danglies
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Old 09-11-2009, 03:42 PM
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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!


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Old 09-11-2009, 06:10 PM
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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
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Old 09-11-2009, 06:38 PM
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He could always get a typeR and put the P1 kit on it
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After all this discussion Greig's brother has now fallen for Niges 2.5 monster.

Now that's a tidy old beast
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Old 09-11-2009, 08:50 PM
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After all this discussion Greig's brother has now fallen for Niges 2.5 monster.

Now that's a tidy old beast
Agreed lovely car
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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!


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Clive Scoobs arnt ment for motorways

Or you just do what i did and put a uk 5th in
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Clive Scoobs arnt ment for motorways

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

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

Go six speed, that is good !
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Old 09-11-2009, 09:45 PM
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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
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Old 09-11-2009, 10:19 PM
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200mph that will be handy
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Old 10-11-2009, 12:21 AM
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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?
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Old 10-11-2009, 09:52 AM
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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

Hope he gets it
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200mph that will be handy
Indeed it will as 70 will be at 2000rpm
Seems to work well in Mike L's car
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Old 10-11-2009, 07:35 PM
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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.
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Even better if you put my08 3,4 ,5 & 6 gears in for 200+ mph
My next mod
pub talk! ''my car dose 200mph''
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Old 11-11-2009, 09:16 AM
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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!


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THE biggest understatement on SES to date

I know its immaterial now but P1 for me
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Agreed Ron....... Clive "Some Modifications" Thats priceless.

We bow and scrape in the presence of the monster that is your P1
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Old 11-11-2009, 05:57 PM
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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
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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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
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:36 PM
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2000rpm at 70 on track will be perfect then !

How will longer gearing help on track ?
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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
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:40 PM
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its got 580bhp to Genars 400bhp.... i should hope so lol
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:43 PM
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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
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:49 PM
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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

Yes me with 1.5 to 60fts
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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

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 !
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Old 11-11-2009, 07:10 PM
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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


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Oh I do apologise for not having the higher understanding of the English language that you do
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pub talk! ''my car dose 200mph''
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
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you two.

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Old 12-11-2009, 10:55 AM
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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 !!!!!!
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