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04-16-2008, 10:59 PM | #1 |
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What are the differences between the 2002 WRX and the 2003 WRX?
Hey all...
I am curious to know the differences between the 2002 and 2003 WRX. Can you guys enlighten me? I cannot find a definite answer in searching. I am mainly concerned with their mechanical differences, but any info on their cosmetic differences would be nice to . Thanks everyone! PS - The 2002 model was the first WRX released in the United States correct?
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04-16-2008, 11:08 PM | #2 |
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- 02 was the first year
- 03 has a lighted ring around the ignition - 02 had identical F/R sways. They made the rear weaker in 03 - 02 had a lighter flywheel. They made this heavier in 03 to get rid of transmission lash - both had crappy paint That is all I can think of off the top of my head. - dow |
04-16-2008, 11:33 PM | #3 |
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So the 02 is more beneficial over the 03 then mechanically?
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04-16-2008, 11:41 PM | #4 |
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At some point in '03 they started putting wider gears in the transmission...
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04-16-2008, 11:41 PM | #5 |
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04-16-2008, 11:49 PM | #6 |
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Some say the 03's had a stronger tranny. I dunno, mine's been okay, but I don't shock load it. Also, there are minor changes in brakes pads and such, but not that one's "better", I think it was just what Subaru had lying around when they built it. There's a number of minor differences... to add contrast to the above... I'd take an 02 over an 03. :^D
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04-16-2008, 11:50 PM | #7 | ||
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04-16-2008, 11:53 PM | #8 |
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If your transmission code is TY754VN2AA you have the narrow gears. If you have transmission code TY754VN2BA you have the wider gears.
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04-17-2008, 12:37 AM | #9 |
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I have first year WRX also and has been trouble free. Transmission is holding up very well at 280+ whp level for over 2 years. It all depends on how you drive your car.
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04-17-2008, 12:59 AM | #10 | |
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This is with repeated flat foot shift and WOT pulls daily. Learn how to drive (reduce shockload) and save some money. Although i am finally getting LGT 1-5s with a front lsd here soon. |
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04-17-2008, 01:20 AM | #11 |
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Interesting...
Any more differences? |
04-17-2008, 01:23 AM | #12 |
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04-17-2008, 01:59 AM | #13 |
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So the only big thing is slightly stronger gears huh?
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04-17-2008, 02:01 AM | #14 | |
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Late (Mar) 02 and most all 03 has the RA width gears. |
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04-17-2008, 07:21 AM | #15 |
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I don't know exactly, but isn't there something about the brake ducts thats on the '02 and not the '03?
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04-17-2008, 07:35 AM | #16 |
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Yea but they didn't even do anything.
Naa your right the brake ducts got removed. |
04-17-2008, 08:09 AM | #17 |
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www.cars101.com has the differences.
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04-17-2008, 08:44 AM | #18 |
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03's got rid of the painted thermostat resevoir. the 02's had problems with paint chipping off and circulating into the radiator core, possibly clogging it.
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04-17-2008, 08:57 AM | #19 |
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03s also added the extra cap on the radiator in addition to the one on the reservoir.
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04-17-2008, 09:38 AM | #21 |
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'03 was given the anti-dump valve to slow down the clutch.
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04-17-2008, 09:45 AM | #22 |
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04-17-2008, 10:24 AM | #23 |
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"02...ugly-ness began...and I love it!!!
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04-17-2008, 12:47 PM | #24 |
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'02 had pee yellow. '03 had mustard yellow
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