scoobzie Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 i just sold a classic 2000 turbo with andy,f stage 1 on it and bough a newage sti but fo me the newage just aint cutting it for me so left with a headache sell the newage buy a classic and mod the a*** of it or mod the newage and live with it the problem is that newage sti,s are just to refined for me i love the raw power of the older scooby, or do i simply keep the newage for a daily runner and buy a classic any advice on were to go with this
RA Dunk Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 yup, another classic man through and through Sell it and buy a RA or a type R or something would be my advise
scoobzie Posted August 9, 2009 Author Posted August 9, 2009 duncan i was going to buy a p1 aswell but never went to view it much to my regret now steve witson used to own it aswell and gave it all the praise and i went against his advice i so wish i didn,t i have about 8 grand to play with at the moment so who nows
RA Dunk Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 you could pick up a pretty good Type RA right now for 7K, it belongs to Carl Davey, already modded to about 380(ish)
scoobzie Posted August 9, 2009 Author Posted August 9, 2009 i spotted that one dunk but first things first i have to clear my old mo,s garage as i have the sti in mines but defo going back to a classic ( DONT BUY A NEWAGE STI ) you will regret it people i have
RA Dunk Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 i spotted that one dunk but first things first i have to clear my old mo,s garage as i have the sti in mines but defo going back to a classic ( DONT BUY A NEWAGE STI ) you will regret it people i have Plenty people have done it before you and come back to the classic, kind of says it all really
scoobzie Posted August 9, 2009 Author Posted August 9, 2009 dunk i,am going for a p1 my mined is made up but will keep my prodrive bugeye sti the hunt is on cheers for the advice
terzo neil Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 got a classic and a newage wrx with ppp prefer classic for back roads and newage for long journeys
sparky_sj04 Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 ( DONT BUY A NEWAGE STI ) you will regret it people i have Each to their own mate. Everyone is different and uses their car in different ways. I've had three newage STIs and have had them for several years now. How long have you had yours to give it a proper chance? But as I said, each to their own, and if it's not for you then fair play.
sti pretender Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 got a classic and a newage wrx with pppprefer classic for back roads and newage for long journeys Have to agree with Neil, newage is a great everyday/motorway car but for for sheer thrill and driving experience a classic is the way.
z1000 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Have to agree with Neil, newage is a great everyday/motorway car but for for sheer thrill and driving experience a classic is the way. Agreed after having the classic on track for the first time its definatley much more raw and a "drivers" car compared to the newage but it was nice to be able to go places in comfort and tbh i'm as happy driving about in my diesel focus estate everyday. If your buying a toy get a classic somebodys already spent a load on and drive it til the wheels come off
Joe G Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 You should have gone for a spec c!! Every bit as much fun as you can have in a classic!
scoobzie Posted August 10, 2009 Author Posted August 10, 2009 i,ve had the sti for 4 weeks but it,s just to heavy and yes it,s more tuneable but power to weight is a big must when buying a scoob for the track and i just got it wrong i,am keeping the sti for commuting but tracking down a p1 for the weekend cheers guys for the imput
boab type ra Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Hi m8 if you want the best of both worlds go for a wr1, i have a classic type ra and a wr1 and you you can`t beat it with a big stick.
scooby222 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 i had 2 classics and tried each newage as they came out-none could get me to change until the 05 revised sti-thats the uk newage to go for
x444wrx Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 You should have gone for a spec c!! Every bit as much fun as you can have in a classic! Im with you on this one mate you can have the best of both worlds and get a newage spec c ra-r........thats if ya can find a good yin!!!
stuarted Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 only driven a newage once From Newcastle to Glasgow, was a really nice drive and well refined. The P1 just felt like a feather afterwards and so much more raw. You won't be disappointed with a P1, keep a look out for type R's too. DCCD is something you don't get in the P1
RA Dunk Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 keep a look out for type R's too. DCCD is something you don't get in the P1 yup, Cullenmin`s one is worthy of thought
scoobymark Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 problem with newage's is when standardish they feel slow and handling is crap. add some coilovers, ARB's and droplinks = handling sorted add power including supporting mods (20g turbo) taking power to 380ish BHP = power sorted Jobs a goodin refinement plus added benefit of 6 speed bullitproof gearbox
jimser Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 You should have gone for a spec c!! Every bit as much fun as you can have in a classic! bug spec c is only about 40kg heavier than a late classic. that weight can be lost and you have a chassis that will take big power alot happier
hi_jac Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 problem with newage's is when standardish they feel slow and handling is crap.add some coilovers, ARB's and droplinks = handling sorted add power including supporting mods (20g turbo) taking power to 380ish BHP = power sorted Jobs a goodin refinement plus added benefit of 6 speed bullitproof gearbox aye thats all and well Mark, if you have a 100bhp in yur heed
hi_jac Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 bug spec c is only about 40kg heavier than a late classic.that weight can be lost and you have a chassis that will take big power alot happier When the numbers start climbing i think the new age comes in to its own.
fai17 Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 bug spec c is only about 40kg heavier than a late classic.that weight can be lost and you have a chassis that will take big power alot happier Amen to that.
scoobzie Posted August 12, 2009 Author Posted August 12, 2009 cheers guy,s for the advice am keeping the car and modding it no more f4nnying around with this and that having spoke to mark and jac prior to me wanting to sell i should have listened so as jac had told me what to do with the car parts shall be ordered and remap booked
Gee Wr1 Posted August 12, 2009 Posted August 12, 2009 You canna compare a modded classic to a standard newage! To compare you would have to have a similarly modded newage & classic Mod the newage then compare it Newage is a better chasis for power its 200% stiffer than a classics. Look on the bright side at least you never bought the new hatch Then you'd have something to moan about Hi m8 if you want the best of both worlds go for a wr1, i have a classic type ra and a wr1 and you you can`t beat it with a big stick. Couldn't agree more
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