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Hi there.
Have decided that with all this snow and the lack of grit on roads it's time to change the motor.
I'm taken with a couple of WR1's I ve seen advertised but have some questions
A few years ago I ran a UK turbo and found it a little " unforgiving" with regards to the suspension. Is the Wr1 similarly hard sprung?
Is the WR1 a big step up from a standard WRX STI?
Are they able to cope with big mileages?
Anything I should really look out for before I purchase?
All replies very much appreciated.
Thanks
Have decided that with all this snow and the lack of grit on roads it's time to change the motor.
I'm taken with a couple of WR1's I ve seen advertised but have some questions
A few years ago I ran a UK turbo and found it a little " unforgiving" with regards to the suspension. Is the Wr1 similarly hard sprung?
Is the WR1 a big step up from a standard WRX STI?
Are they able to cope with big mileages?
Anything I should really look out for before I purchase?
All replies very much appreciated.
Thanks
A few years ago I ran a UK turbo and found it a little " unforgiving" with regards to the suspension. Is the Wr1 similarly hard sprung?
Yes, like an STi its firm.
Is the WR1 a big step up from a standard WRX STI?
Its 320bhp, where as the standard STi is about 265bhp. This gives it 0-60 in 4.2 seconds (says Subaru). Its also got the DCCD, which I dont think appeared on the standard STi until 2005. The exhaust is a prodrive set up too with a sports cat.
Are they able to cope with big mileages?
I would think so. However, the WR1 is a remapped STi so the engine is working harder and this may shorten life. However, I guess it depends on what you class as high mileage.
Great car and a proper head turner... I have an bogo STi, but looked at some of these when buying...
Yes, like an STi its firm.
Is the WR1 a big step up from a standard WRX STI?
Its 320bhp, where as the standard STi is about 265bhp. This gives it 0-60 in 4.2 seconds (says Subaru). Its also got the DCCD, which I dont think appeared on the standard STi until 2005. The exhaust is a prodrive set up too with a sports cat.
Are they able to cope with big mileages?
I would think so. However, the WR1 is a remapped STi so the engine is working harder and this may shorten life. However, I guess it depends on what you class as high mileage.
Great car and a proper head turner... I have an bogo STi, but looked at some of these when buying...
Hi there.Is the Wr1 similarly hard sprung?
The WR1 has upgraded suspension so yes if you think a STi is hard" then the WR1 will appear so also.
Is the WR1 a big step up from a standard WRX STI?
Depends on your perspective and what you're driving now. As already said it's effectively just a remapped standard...a similar package is available off-the-shelf from Subaru dealers to give similar power. I don't actually think there are any 'standard' STis left though ;-)
Are they able to cope with big mileages?
Yeah sure....depending on what your exact definition of 'big mileages' is.?
Anything I should really look out for before I purchase?
Be warned, I have only met a couple of WR1 owners who aren't total nobs (sorry WR1OC...don't hate me too much...I'm sure some of you are proper nice !)...even 22B owners seem to be LESS up their own arses haha. Anyways, every other subaru owner hates the colour, but that makes it special.
Don't 100% trust the offical performance figures either - there seems to be quite a variance in what are actually achieved when tested, more so than other versions.
Prices seem to be quite high for what you're technically getting, even above what a normal limited edition could command...but on the plus side there does always seem to be a good supply of them...which thinking about it is a bit strange seeing as there's only 500 of them. Hmmmmm.
From Wiki:
WR1 (2004)
A limited edition of 1000 Japanese MY04 WRX STI's with DCCD were exported to celebrate victory in the 2003 WRC drivers' championship. 500 were sold in Europe, Australia and South Africa as the Petter Solberg edition; the other 500 were further modified by Prodrive and sold in the UK as the WR1. They had 316 bhp (236 kW) and 309.8 ft·lbf (420.0 N·m), an incredible 0-60 mph time of only 4.25 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited). They were equipped with Prodrive WRX STI springs, Pirelli PZero Nero tires, mesh grilles, special Ice Blue metallic paint and Prodrive PFF7 Pewter wheels. The new ECU and exhaust were not EU-homologated, so they were fitted after registering the car. The retail price was £29,995.
The WR1 has upgraded suspension so yes if you think a STi is hard" then the WR1 will appear so also.
Is the WR1 a big step up from a standard WRX STI?
Depends on your perspective and what you're driving now. As already said it's effectively just a remapped standard...a similar package is available off-the-shelf from Subaru dealers to give similar power. I don't actually think there are any 'standard' STis left though ;-)
Are they able to cope with big mileages?
Yeah sure....depending on what your exact definition of 'big mileages' is.?
Anything I should really look out for before I purchase?
Be warned, I have only met a couple of WR1 owners who aren't total nobs (sorry WR1OC...don't hate me too much...I'm sure some of you are proper nice !)...even 22B owners seem to be LESS up their own arses haha. Anyways, every other subaru owner hates the colour, but that makes it special.
Don't 100% trust the offical performance figures either - there seems to be quite a variance in what are actually achieved when tested, more so than other versions.
Prices seem to be quite high for what you're technically getting, even above what a normal limited edition could command...but on the plus side there does always seem to be a good supply of them...which thinking about it is a bit strange seeing as there's only 500 of them. Hmmmmm.
From Wiki:
WR1 (2004)
A limited edition of 1000 Japanese MY04 WRX STI's with DCCD were exported to celebrate victory in the 2003 WRC drivers' championship. 500 were sold in Europe, Australia and South Africa as the Petter Solberg edition; the other 500 were further modified by Prodrive and sold in the UK as the WR1. They had 316 bhp (236 kW) and 309.8 ft·lbf (420.0 N·m), an incredible 0-60 mph time of only 4.25 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited). They were equipped with Prodrive WRX STI springs, Pirelli PZero Nero tires, mesh grilles, special Ice Blue metallic paint and Prodrive PFF7 Pewter wheels. The new ECU and exhaust were not EU-homologated, so they were fitted after registering the car. The retail price was £29,995.
ArmaghMan said:
By big mileages I mean can you take them over 100-120k without a ball of trouble?
It depends on how many miles you intend to do yourself. If its a weekend car doing 5K a year, then you'll only put 20K on in 4 years, which is not alot relative to what you have quoted, and I have heard of lots of Impreaza's hitting 160K+. Personally, given the mark up you will pay for a WR1 and the miles you are quoting, I would go for a safer bet - a standard lower mileage STi then do a few mods if you want more power. -P
I've never driven a Uk turbo but I was surprised when I frst got my WR1 as it wasn't as harsh as I expected, it's certainly useable everyday without getting too much in my opinion.
A WR1 has about 50 BHP more, sits lower and has a more free flowing exhaust system than a non Prodrive STI as well as the other stuff like the colour.
They should be able to cope with big mileages. I saw a couple of examples with 90,000+ miles on the clock when I was looking for mine.
Only thing to look out for when buying one is the history of the rear shocks as this is supposed to be a weak point of the car.
Ask the owner if they have been replaced and when you take a test drive listen for knockinig coming from the rear end.
Hope some of this helps
A WR1 has about 50 BHP more, sits lower and has a more free flowing exhaust system than a non Prodrive STI as well as the other stuff like the colour.
They should be able to cope with big mileages. I saw a couple of examples with 90,000+ miles on the clock when I was looking for mine.
Only thing to look out for when buying one is the history of the rear shocks as this is supposed to be a weak point of the car.
Ask the owner if they have been replaced and when you take a test drive listen for knockinig coming from the rear end.
Hope some of this helps
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