thefastone Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I was indeed summoned... Can't say that I recognise the car though... The name may be familiar, but I can't think to be honest... I may well have seen it about, but there are so many scoobies up here, that actually remembering them all is a nightmare...
kewe Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 On 25/01/2011 at 20:30, paul555sti said: Not sure if it would be of interest to you but there is a nice bug wrx over on scoobynet that has decent mods on it to take it up to almost sti spec! http://bbs.scoobynet.com/private-for-sale-general-17/866776-white-bugeye.html Thanks already been in touch with seller but he is not interested in my car p/x so I'd need to sell first.
kewe Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks for the info W88CHY, always loved that car!! Think it was up for sale again couple of months ago?
scooby222 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 was that Jen's old car W88chy? it was a cracker right enough - you still got a scoob? that was my suggestion Dale, thought you might have been useful for something - youd have recognised it before you were a bigwig definitely hold out for the sti mate, the white one does look good but i dont think its got PPP on it by the exhaust, so standrad 265hp - but thats easily fixed
kewe Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 On 25/01/2011 at 21:14, scooby222 said: was that Jen's old car W88chy? it was a cracker right enough - you still got a scoob? that was my suggestion Dale, thought you might have been useful for something - youd have recognised it before you were a bigwig definitely hold out for the sti mate, the white one does look good but i dont think its got PPP on it by the exhaust, so standrad 265hp - but thats easily fixed TBH I would be more taken by the looks than performance and as you say the potential is there to do more. The standard WRX STI would be like a new world to me compared to what I've been driving. But I know exactly where you're coming from buddy
W88CHY Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 On 25/01/2011 at 21:14, scooby222 said: was that Jen's old car W88chy? it was a cracker right enough - you still got a scoob? that was my suggestion Dale, thought you might have been useful for something - youd have recognised it before you were a bigwig definitely hold out for the sti mate, the white one does look good but i dont think its got PPP on it by the exhaust, so standrad 265hp - but thats easily fixed It was indeed Jens, then I added a few mre bits and another vist to Andy Forrest. No Scoob since I sold that one, got a ST220 Estate that is possibly sold too - would love another, really miss the power/handling - but there seem to be a good few bins out there. Even the Mrs misses the Scooby - never thought that would happen.
kewe Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 On 25/01/2011 at 21:24, W88CHY said: It was indeed Jens, then I added a few mre bits and another vist to Andy Forrest. No Scoob since I sold that one, got a ST220 Estate that is possibly sold too - would love another, really miss the power/handling - but there seem to be a good few bins out there. Even the Mrs misses the Scooby - never thought that would happen.
W88CHY Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 On 25/01/2011 at 21:31, kewe said: Seriously mate, be very choosy - take your time. If possible buy from a fellow member - trace the history etc. Also double check your insurer doesn't insist on Tracker, so you can factor the subscription in. If you need any help, I'm sure most on here would assist if they could (even me, a scoobyless member). Again, a Prodrive Bug should be in your thoughts, they also seem to hold their cash better too. Charlie p.s I am now looking at STi's again, never mind the E320cdi I was after lol
seafar99 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Could be persuaded to sell this if you were interested, WRX Blob 53 plate remapped with more extras than you could care for.
kewe Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 On 25/01/2011 at 00:07, kewe said: Thanks for the info guys, you've convinced me the STI is the one to go for. This is the one I really like, so nobody else even think about buying it lol:- http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2386314.htm Not sure if anyone on here knows this car? Now sold, but not to me
mystery machine Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) Any newage STI has some quite fundamental upgrades over any newage WRX, e.g. Stronger gearbox, with six close-ratio gears (c.f. the WRX's five). Stronger engine internals. 35F/65R torque spit (as opposed to the WRX's 50F/50R) - most of the benefits of RWD with most of the benefits of AWD! Front LSD (I think - certainly the later STIs all have one). IMO the above features makes the STI a better driver's car than the WRX. The STI has quite a few other driver-oriented pluses over the WRX, such as bigger brakes and stiffer suspension, which perhaps aren't as costly to retro-fit to a WRX as a gearbox or engine - but why bother with the expense/hassle when you can have them on the car from the outset? I believe that the Blob WRX did offer a few mechanical upgrades over the Bug WRX (stiffer bushes, etc. IIRC), but whether these apply to Blob WRX vs Bug STI, I'm not sure. Probably not much that couldn't be upgraded without spending too much cash - i.e. I don't think there's an awful lot mechanically between Bug STI and Blob STI (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, Blob experts!). I say "Bug STI"! Edited January 27, 2011 by Mystery Machine
kewe Posted January 27, 2011 Author Posted January 27, 2011 On 26/01/2011 at 17:45, seafar99 said: Could be persuaded to sell this if you were interested, WRX Blob 53 plate remapped with more extras than you could care for. Very Nice
kewe Posted January 27, 2011 Author Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) This one?:- Bugeye WRX STI Edited January 27, 2011 by kewe
W88CHY Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 If you don't really want a real Prodrive Style - batter in as it isn't one (hate theses people who say Prodrive just because it has the sticker). Depends what you are really after mate - do you want the rarity/looks of the Prodrive Style, or would the run of the mill STi suffice your needs?
kewe Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 Yeah I'm not too fussed over the Prodrive styling. Sure it looks great but from the original post I was dwelling over a standard WRX or an STI. So a standard STI would more than fit the bill. How safe is 350bhp though in one of these?
Gumball Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 some folks say the bugeye STI is the best they brought out. I think the STI regardless has to be the winner If you change your mind I have a 55plate WRX with PPP for sale lol
kewe Posted January 29, 2011 Author Posted January 29, 2011 On 28/01/2011 at 23:07, GUMBALL said: some folks say the bugeye STI is the best they brought out. I think the STI regardless has to be the winner If you change your mind I have a 55plate WRX with PPP for sale lol LOL and can I interest you in a Corolla T Sport
kewe Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 OK managed to sell my own car this weekend so now have cash in hand Budget is down to about £4K though so STI is out the question. Thoughts on the UK 300?
scooby222 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 which model? there was a blobeye which had some nice stickers and seats but mechanically the same as a wrx and theres the bug which i believe got ppp and some very nice spoilers/headlights/wheels - in fact probably the only bug id have, really nice car
kewe Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) On 07/02/2011 at 22:38, scooby222 said: which model? there was a blobeye which had some nice stickers and seats but mechanically the same as a wrx and theres the bug which i believe got ppp and some very nice spoilers/headlights/wheels - in fact probably the only bug id have, really nice car Yeah bugeye mate with PPP 0-60 5.3secs? 18" Gold alloys, black headlights and blue suede interior. Edited February 7, 2011 by kewe
wrx kenny Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Uk 300 I think is a cracking looking car been in kennys the interior is spot on as well Kenny
nightmare Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 On 28/01/2011 at 17:50, kewe said: Yeah I'm not too fussed over the Prodrive styling. Sure it looks great but from the original post I was dwelling over a standard WRX or an STI. So a standard STI would more than fit the bill. How safe is 350bhp though in one of these? the sti will take 420 bhp and 405 torque in it.s stride mate been there done it with the bugeye sti it has to be the bargain performance car of the decade.
paul555sti Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 On 08/02/2011 at 08:31, nightmare said: the sti will take 420 bhp and 405 torque in it.s stride mate been there done it with the bugeye sti it has to be the bargain performance car of the decade. Find him one for his 4k budget and it will be
kewe Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Thought I was doing well finding a UK300 in that price range tbh
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