heh, just came across this Car and Driver article reviewing a JDM STi Type RA Spec C:

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...rttake_wrx.xml

hopefully this link has not been posted yet (i couldn't find it in any of the threads i read). it compares it to the USDM version due out later this year, so it may be interesting for you to read. enjoy.