Re: Differences between Aus and Jap Spec ST185 GT-Fours?
Thu, 15 May 2003 05:18
I can shed some light on this - seeing i have a Aus spec and a good friend has a Jap import St185
Basic differences are more Gizmo's on the inside ( ie electric mirror tilt back things , the climate control - that tends to stuff up , a slightly more aggressive ECU mapping system ( about 5hp power difference ) a few minor interior trim differences ( ie my oz one got velour interior , my friend anthony,s jap spec got cloth, some also came with leather interiors but the leather isnt good quality and tends to crack )
Theres also a " slimline st185 " model that puts the gt4 gear into a standard SX shell - its thinner , and badged as " group A" but its not a REAL group a like the Carlos sainze rallye models. It weight about 11ookg compared to 1400 odd for the
" widebody "
like mine
It ( the slimline ) shares basically the same drivetrain components - less weaker and shorter Driveshafts - whereas the real group A has the Stronger GB , water to air intercooler etc etc - and the better looking bonnet and bodykit
In all respects - your better off sourcing an OZ one - cause 90% of them have a local service record - and you can trace back their histories easier than an unknown owner history from a Jap one.
Thu, 15 May 2003 05:18
