Noob! - Differences Between WRX MY 02-03-04?
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Noob! - Differences Between WRX MY 02-03-04?
Folks,
Can someone point me to where i can the differences between the the WRX model years?
I know the 04 is a facelift, has newer seats, and also has the option of the sunroof. I am sure that there are more, but where would i find that info?
BTW - i am sure that this has been asked time & time again....i am trying to find the answers on my own! off to seach!!!
Thanks!
-jac
Can someone point me to where i can the differences between the the WRX model years?
I know the 04 is a facelift, has newer seats, and also has the option of the sunroof. I am sure that there are more, but where would i find that info?
BTW - i am sure that this has been asked time & time again....i am trying to find the answers on my own! off to seach!!!
Thanks!
-jac
Last edited by jac; Jan 15, 2004 at 06:12 AM.
For 03 an automatic tranny is available for the sedan, a different clutch (for no chatter). 2004 has a different dash cluster. I think somewhere down the road a brake upgrade/remodel happend, but not shure. They are all good years, cant go wrong with any year WRX.
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The '04 has a different gauge cluster (center tach - '03 has the tach to the right and speedo in center), different front end, different tail lights, different seats. There are some options, such as sunroof, heated seats, heated mirrors that aren't offered on the '03. There are also some color differences (I think only that the red is different - 03 is more of a fire engine looking red and no yellow offering 
). The '04 also has some different under bits - like a smaller rear sway bar (18mm vs. 20mm on the sedan for '03).
Good luck.
). The '04 also has some different under bits - like a smaller rear sway bar (18mm vs. 20mm on the sedan for '03).Good luck.
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I have a 2002 (europe).Is this a version 6 or 7?
I think the -98 Sti is a version 5 ...
Anyone got a clue about how i can find out what version mine is?
I think the -98 Sti is a version 5 ...
Anyone got a clue about how i can find out what version mine is?
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Originally posted by SuboobaruWRSEX
For 03 an automatic tranny is available for the sedan, a different clutch (for no chatter). 2004 has a different dash cluster. I think somewhere down the road a brake upgrade/remodel happend, but not shure. They are all good years, cant go wrong with any year WRX.
Nick
For 03 an automatic tranny is available for the sedan, a different clutch (for no chatter). 2004 has a different dash cluster. I think somewhere down the road a brake upgrade/remodel happend, but not shure. They are all good years, cant go wrong with any year WRX.
Nick
02 had different brake pads than 03's I believe to get rid of the rotor grooving. Besides that, the only other difference is that there was a glowing ignition ring starting 03.
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Originally posted by sonicsuby
The '04 has a different gauge cluster (center tach - '03 has the tach to the right and speedo in center), different front end, different tail lights, different seats. There are some options, such as sunroof, heated seats, heated mirrors that aren't offered on the '03. There are also some color differences (I think only that the red is different - 03 is more of a fire engine looking red and no yellow offering). The '04 also has some different under bits - like a smaller rear sway bar (18mm vs. 20mm on the sedan for '03).
Good luck.
The '04 has a different gauge cluster (center tach - '03 has the tach to the right and speedo in center), different front end, different tail lights, different seats. There are some options, such as sunroof, heated seats, heated mirrors that aren't offered on the '03. There are also some color differences (I think only that the red is different - 03 is more of a fire engine looking red and no yellow offering
). The '04 also has some different under bits - like a smaller rear sway bar (18mm vs. 20mm on the sedan for '03).Good luck.
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Originally posted by Viking067
I have a 2002 (europe).Is this a version 6 or 7?
I think the -98 Sti is a version 5 ...
Anyone got a clue about how i can find out what version mine is?
I have a 2002 (europe).Is this a version 6 or 7?
I think the -98 Sti is a version 5 ...
Anyone got a clue about how i can find out what version mine is?
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Originally posted by BoOm
03's had a dealer option for sunroof.
03's had a dealer option for sunroof.
Also - slight difference between '02 and '03 that I found out - there is a sensor in the '03 ECU that is not found in the '02 ECU. You can put an '02 ECU in your '03, but if you try to put an '03 in to an '02 you'll get permanent CEL
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Originally posted by sonicsuby
Are you sure? My brochure and options information make no mention of a sunroof being available for '03 in the US. Just for '04.
Also - slight difference between '02 and '03 that I found out - there is a sensor in the '03 ECU that is not found in the '02 ECU. You can put an '02 ECU in your '03, but if you try to put an '03 in to an '02 you'll get permanent CEL
Are you sure? My brochure and options information make no mention of a sunroof being available for '03 in the US. Just for '04.
Also - slight difference between '02 and '03 that I found out - there is a sensor in the '03 ECU that is not found in the '02 ECU. You can put an '02 ECU in your '03, but if you try to put an '03 in to an '02 you'll get permanent CEL
Yes, I've seen a black 03 WRX with sunroof...and a few others.
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Yeah i dont think it was an option either...also 03+ have no clutch shudder and 04s are .2 faster to 60 because they are more aerodynamic...at least thats what SCC's tests show