Maxxed_Ross Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Well I knew it was going to happen, and today it did I put in an order with Scoobyparts for a few toys for the RB. Nothing drastic...yet. A nice Sti strut brace, some engine bling and some nice Buddyclub caps for the oil and radiator
col666 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 That's the first step on a slippery slope! This time next year you'll be running 450bhp, on your 3rd gearbox,4th turbo...etc... and all your credit cards will be maxxed out! Dont say I didnt warn you
geoffg Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 so it's still standard but you've got some hair dresser bits for it
thewelsho Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 That's the first step on a slippery slope!This time next year you'll be running 450bhp, on your 3rd gearbox,4th turbo...etc... and all your credit cards will be maxxed out! Dont say I didnt warn you Yup! He speaks the truth!
ANDYJDMSTI Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Does it not come fitted with a strut brace as standard?
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 That's the first step on a slippery slope!This time next year you'll be running 450bhp, on your 3rd gearbox,4th turbo...etc... and all your credit cards will be maxxed out! Dont say I didnt warn you Not quite 450, but I'm aiming to change the exhaust and get it mapped over the summer to mid 300's somewhere. Not too sure how high I want to go yet. Does it not come fitted with a strut brace as standard? Nope
ScottyRB320 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Well I knew it was going to happen, and today it did I put in an order with Scoobyparts for a few toys for the RB. Nothing drastic...yet. A nice Sti strut brace, some engine bling and some nice Buddyclub caps for the oil and radiator Homo! You ever use the word "Bling" and "RB" in the same breath again and i will fine you £100 for Horsepower for Heroes! Whatever next? Neon washer jets........ Edited February 22, 2009 by ScottyRB320
ANDYJDMSTI Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 No strut brace as standard considering how much the car cost new............that is pants!!
Shelly_Scooby Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Don't do it to my dream car! you just can't mess with the RB320 mojo Will be getting one soon just modding the bugeye as a hobby lol!
G.Mac Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 I say as long as you keep it looking standard from the outside mod the t1ts off the rest of it Graeme
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 why keep it standard? So I can look like all the other Rb320's? Where's the fun in that As said above the outside and interior will be staying standard -and those are the unique bits. The engine is the same as every other impreza out there so I want to make it look a bit better And as long as it's all reversable I cant see an issue
hosstheboss Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 why keep it standard? So I can look like all the other Rb320's? Where's the fun in thatAs said above the outside and interior will be staying standard -and those are the unique bits. The engine is the same as every other impreza out there so I want to make it look a bit better And as long as it's all reversable I cant see an issue I put a strut brace on my RB and i've added a few "cosmetics" as well but will keep the look as close to standard as possible. Mind you i like those massive glue on "Halford stylee look at me i'm a ****er cosworth spoilers"...............
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 That's not as bad as those who seem to have crashed into Maplins
mystery machine Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 why keep it standard? So I can look like all the other Rb320's?'All the other RB320s'? Aye - sure enough, I can hardly get out of my street for the basturds... Only kidding, mate - if it makes you happy, that's what counts. And as you say, it's all reversible so won't hurt the resale value (who am I kidding - why would you ever sell it!). Any pics of da engine bling then...? (shameless request for RB320 under-bunnet porn).
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 haha you'd be supprised how many there seem to be around me. The day before I went to pick mine up I had one park next to me at the local gokarting track! I've always been a bit daft about having a clean engine bay, and my first MG had alot of alloy parts in the enigne bay It was a swine to clean, but the amount of people that commented on it and took pictures of it made it worth it. Probably not going to go to the same extent this time round but I wanted some nice bits to look at under there. I was going to go down the carbon fibre road but it's waaaay too expensive and there don't seem to be as many parts available The bits are still on order, but will stick a pic up once they get here
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) not my car, but basicallt what I want to do to mine eventually. Might get a carbon belt cover to finish it all off Edited February 23, 2009 by Maxxed_Ross
mystery machine Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Great pics, Ross You were obviously serious about your MG, and that RB320 is one happening bay! I've never been much of an engine scrubber (out of sight, out of mind, etc)... sprayed gunk (oo-er) over the cylinder head of my MkII Astra once, but that's about the extent of it Edited February 23, 2009 by Mystery Machine
higgy Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Your making your car heavier. Stop!!!!!! Make it lighter....................Go faster. Higgy
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) But I'm losing weight after Christmas, so it'll work out about the same in the end Anyway, if I wanted to go fast I could have spent £5k less and bought a Skyline R34 and had enough change left to get silly power out of it. I'm not that bothered about going fast so it's not an issue. With the amount of police about my way it's just stupid - and the amount of track time I'm likely to get...if any... just makes it even more pointless. Great pics, Ross You were obviously serious about your MG, and that RB320 is one happening bay! I've never been much of an engine scrubber (out of sight, out of mind, etc)... sprayed gunk (oo-er) over the cylinder head of my MkII Astra once, but that's about the extent of it Yeah I loved my ZR, there wasn't much left standard on it. I had a fancy manifold and straight through exhaust on it so it sounded like a bike when you gave it welly. I do miss it some times, but it was far too underpowered... plus you get fed up with the "Rover with a bodykit" comments all the time With me working offshore and having a Landrover to do the donkey work my play things never do many miles, so it's much easier keeping them clean Edited February 24, 2009 by Maxxed_Ross
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I'm not that bothered about going fast so it's not an issue. In that case, I propose a swap - my WRX for your RB320. I'll even bung you £3K to spend on all the engine bling you can get your hands on No? Didnae think so
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 24, 2009 Author Posted February 24, 2009 haha perhaps I should have added to the end of that last statement that I got the RB320 because I was holding out for a special Impreza that I could keep. I could have had a normal WRX Sti type aaages ago but held off... and trust me it was very very worth it!
mystery machine Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Whit?! I have my sights set on a 'normal' Hawkeye STi as my next (my dream) motor! Ach well, "one man's floor is another man's ceiling" and all that Agreed though, the RB320 really is something special.
Maxxed_Ross Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 ok that came out wrong too... I'm just going to shut up now lol I do like the STi in white... and so does the missus so trying to convince her to get one
mystery machine Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 ok that came out wrong too... I'm just going to shut up now lol Och no, just me being a kint I do like the STi in white... and so does the missus so trying to convince her to get one I'm considering giving the wife an STI. Ooops... now my posts are coming out all wrong
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