2006 JDM STi strange flap... (for cooling maybe?)

iatacs19 · 06-22-2005, 07:00 AM

St205gt4 · 06-22-2005, 07:16 AM

They are the Spec C versions, which are the basis for rally cars. The flap is for cooling the cabin as rally cars don't typically have aircon due to the extra weight and power they require.

***Datadatum*** · 06-22-2005, 09:33 AM

Roof vent, baby!

Stang2STI · 06-22-2005, 03:27 PM

What is that black plastic peice on the passenger pillar in the first pic??

windmill · 06-22-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stang2STI

What is that black plastic peice on the passenger pillar in the first pic??

Pull out antenna for a radio?

AZ-GT · 06-22-2005, 07:57 PM

Bingo

jmillward · 06-22-2005, 08:56 PM

The Spec C cuts all corners possible corners for weight loss.

Pull out antenna
No AC so the roof vent
16" comes with base seats cause they are obvioulsy coming out anyway
an on and on

The Spec C is bare to the bones.

**Nivek** · 06-22-2005, 11:00 PM

yeah no sub frame
aluminum trunk
lightweight windows
no elec. windows in the rear
less insulation in the carpet
no mats
no ac
12L water spray tank
no heavy sti trunk spoiler

rasetsu · 06-23-2005, 09:24 AM

I think those might be Spec C RA's because they have the Brembos, the 17" BBS wheels, and the big spoiler. I'm really liking that rear window spoiler, but I can just imagine how much more it obstructs the rear view.

justbcuz · 06-23-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rasetsu

but I can just imagine how much more it obstructs the rear view.

Not at all... look at how high up on the window it is, plus the angle it sits at.

rasetsu · 06-23-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by justbcuz

Not at all... look at how high up on the window it is, plus the angle it sits at.

Going off topic now, but I think it will combined with the rear wing. All you'd be left with is the view through the opening of the spoiler. The view above the top plane would by obstructed.

justbcuz · 06-23-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rasetsu

Going off topic now, but I think it will combined with the rear wing. All you'd be left with is the view through the opening of the spoiler. The view above the top plane would by obstructed.

According to a guy in Japan, it is not even in your field of vision when in the driver's seat.

I guess I can't say for certain. I plan on being eingless anyway, so I don't care one way or the other. I think the smaller front on this car is going to look hot wingless... not to mention it will be a total sleeper since the wrx looks just like it.

jmillward · 06-23-2005, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by justbcuz

According to a guy in Japan, it is not even in your field of vision when in the driver's seat.

I guess I can't say for certain. I plan on being eingless anyway, so I don't care one way or the other. I think the smaller front on this car is going to look hot wingless... not to mention it will be a total sleeper since the wrx looks just like it.

I test drove the car and you can not see it at all. Look at the pics in the general section I took and you can see it is above the window.

rasetsu · 06-23-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jmillward

I test drove the car and you can not see it at all. Look at the pics in the general section I took and you can see it is above the window.

I'll take your word for it then. It's going to be a must have for me.

**Nivek** · 07-15-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rasetsu

I think those might be Spec C RA's because they have the Brembos, the 17" BBS wheels, and the big spoiler. I'm really liking that rear window spoiler, but I can just imagine how much more it obstructs the rear view.

There is a specific Type RA in Japan and that comes with different wheels and rear trunk spoiler among other things. The regular Spec Cs can be ordered with or without the Brembos, with or without DCCD, and with or without the 17" BBSs. There are some limitations based on whether you order the model that comes with the 17s or the 16s, but I dont know the exact specifications without doing additional research.

The antenna is manual pull out because the rear window is thin and lightweight. Other STis have the antennas built into the rear window much like our STi in the states.

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06-22-2005, 08:56 PM	#7
jmillward STI Driver Car: H17 GDB F JDM STi Fav Mod: all mods! Location: Tokyo Posts: 207 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	The Spec C cuts all corners possible corners for weight loss. Pull out antenna No AC so the roof vent 16" comes with base seats cause they are obvioulsy coming out anyway an on and on The Spec C is bare to the bones.

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Nivek www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,068 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	yeah no sub frame aluminum trunk lightweight windows no elec. windows in the rear less insulation in the carpet no mats no ac 12L water spray tank no heavy sti trunk spoiler

06-23-2005, 09:24 AM	#9
rasetsu Spec C Club Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 2,268 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I think those might be Spec C RA's because they have the Brembos, the 17" BBS wheels, and the big spoiler. I'm really liking that rear window spoiler, but I can just imagine how much more it obstructs the rear view.