ANDYJDMSTI Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 << Cal drives like a girl anyway!!! >> i heard he got all his points for driving like miss daisy and holding traffic up!!!!!!
wrxmania Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 << Would a C&C midpipe do the job if i left the stock BB in place ( i.e the fiancee would see no visual difference >> Welcome finally Cal. The magic words - C&C will build you a system of your dreams - and could build you anything from a mid section to a full system. For sound you need to ditch the backbox - C&C could build you one which looks identical though C&C Custom Stainless in Hillington Don't forget to tell them that Brian sent you When do you/did you get it Cal? Brian P.S. Speak to Ricey (aka Rice Rocket) or Jamie (aka Hi Soob) about the spoiler risers.
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 8, 2005 Author Posted January 8, 2005 << Always kept very clean, and always driven by a young lady, who I guess was the wife/girlfriend of the owner if he worked offshore (assuming she wasn't the owner). John >> Judging by the alloys she was a dubious parker - I knew some keen Scooby spotter in Aberdeen would have clocked the regi at some point. I've to wait a couple of weeks for my cherished transfer but will then be out and about with " G** CAL" Cheers Cal
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 8, 2005 Author Posted January 8, 2005 Brian - would ditching the BB alone produce a decent sound ? I heard an Sti box on it's on and t was fairly quiet. Suppose a C&C job would be a "freer" breather and therefore a tad noiser? Have used C&C before and they're spot on Cal
wilky Posted January 8, 2005 Posted January 8, 2005 Well done Cal!!! If you handle the scooby like the type R the day we were on track at KH I can see us having some fun!! (Safe fun of course!!) Callum W
wrxmania Posted January 8, 2005 Posted January 8, 2005 << Brian - would ditching the BB alone produce a decent sound ? I heard an Sti box on it's on and t was fairly quiet. Suppose a C&C job would be a "freer" breather and therefore a tad noiser? Have used C&C before and they're spot on Cal >> OH YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! It most certainly would. I have a 3" cat back angled exit system from them and after several systems it is much "copied" and sounds the business - all cats in place too !!! SOOOOPPPPEEEERBBBBB!!! C&C are the business - tell them you want one like mine and they will know exactly what you want - they are the boys! Anyone want to vouch for the sound?? The backbox is your main sound generator - if you added a Blitz Nur Spec R you'd certainly hear it Brian
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 9, 2005 Author Posted January 9, 2005 Sounds good - do you any pics of the sexual item ? What other BB's do peeps recommend ? I want to hear my car without it being obtrusive @ 80 mph on the motorway Scoobysport ? Ninja jobbie ? TSL firestorm ? Mongoose ? Magnex ? H&S ? Any sound or video clips links would be much appreciated ? Thanks Cal
wrxmania Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Here you go - not the best Cal but you get the idea. Brian
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 10, 2005 Author Posted January 10, 2005 Lookin' good, I like the slant on the zorst - have just sold my track CTR alloys so have some spare cash now Do you have any other pics of your car ? I fancy the pro-drive spoiler - how much and where from if your don't mid me asking Cheers Cal
wrxmania Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 Prodrive spoiler from Subaru but you could do a search on eBay? Will cost roughly £500 plus fitting and painting - however the guy to try is DR Motorsport in West Calder (web address is similar to username) - catch David mainly on Scoobynet or at Knockhill. His spoilers come ready painted too and fit the four bolt holes of the boot, like my Prodrive one. I have attached a few more piccies to give you the idea. I was near berwick today at the coast - wish I'd taken some picces @ Pease Bay too Brian. P.S. You must be ITCHING to get it on the road and get it MODDED - unleash some of its power - maybe think about PPP - especially if you can get it second hand.
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 10, 2005 Author Posted January 10, 2005 NICE ! That spoiler looks better than the standard STi8 one IMHO Looks SO sweet ! As for PPP, I really fancy it but will have to bide my time Did you tell the insurance co. about the majority of your mods and especially the spoiler ? Thanks Cal
wrxmania Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 Pretty much yeah. Don't try to hide too much as it may catch you out one day. Just budget it into your modification cost. I do like the Prodrive spoiler - not too many around, and better visibility than the STI-8 one Brian P.S. I touch goats
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 14, 2005 Author Posted January 14, 2005 FINALLY ! I have the WRX in my possesion.... Initial impression is that of effortless power and composure - the steering is excellent and i love how the turbo comes in early compared with my old Vtec system. It does however feel huge in terms of dimensions and that will take some getting used too. I love being constantly reminded by the bonnet scoop that there's a turbo under there. The brakes feel very progressive but take a bit of poke to invoke the ABS. The seats are highly unforgiving so I'm glad my carcass ain't any larger - nonetheless they are exceptionally comfy ! The car feels well bolted together with no squeeks or rattles. In terms of noise it's not hugely audible ( but backbox is on the way ) but you can still hear the throb of the flat four . The fiancee was given permission to nail it from standstill whilst i stood like an anorak on the pavement. I love the noise it makes above 3000rpm and the throaty noise it makes on the overun. Internally, the whistling of the turbo spooling up is nice too. So all in all I love it as you might have gathered. Natalie described it as " faster than the Civic with much less effort" - not a bad summary for someone with no interst in cars. To my amazement the other day she declared that Scoobs were growing on her Now all I need for the meantime is mudflaps, new zorts and a cheeky dv - thanks to everyone for all of their advice and patience. An extnded country run @ the weekend will tell my more about how the Scoob handles at pace Here are some pics taken today :- Side on view 1 Elevated view Cheers Cal
dougster Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Tint's, 19" chrome, slammed, debadged and remove the spoiler for that Cal look!!!!!
coulty Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Alrighty Cal You just need to get a full decat ninja like mine. Remember when you were behind me on the KH straight and mine was like a bomb going off....BOOM!!!!!!!!! Nice mota btw Stuart
fraser_drinkwater Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Quality mate same as mine and welcome to the world of hazedness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't know what you are doing exhaust wise but I have a good back box if intrested? cheers, swiggi
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 14, 2005 Author Posted January 14, 2005 Cheer Swiggi - a backbox was on the cards until my boiler wents t1ts up yesterday. The resultant bill soon wiped out my mods fund Are you changing your exhaust for a more aural number ? I'd also be interested in details of your boost guage ? Do you have any pics of your interior w.r.t alloy trim ? Coulty - your a hooligan min' - your set up is plain radio-rental by the way !!!
wrxmania Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Congatulations Cal - enjoy it. Just need to get rid of those hideous twin pea shooters on the back (well, anything except a screw on Halfrauds trim ) Brian
fraser_drinkwater Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Yip I went for the blitz and its quality, its sounds great at 6 in the morning. tomorrow i will take some pics and either post them or send them in an email. or even better come along to the glasgow meet and I will show you, either or mate. My boost gauge is mounted on the left hand side of the steering coloumn next to the indicaters it was bought from subaru franchise in glasgow. This post is too long so I will send it tomorrow. cheers mate swiggster........
Boyakasha Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Cal you could even stick on my STi exhaust to keep you going, it's sitting in my garage doing nothing. I'll give you a call tonight, we (James and I) could meet up tomorrow.
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 14, 2005 Author Posted January 14, 2005 Sounds good Marc - will speak tonight !
coulty Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 << Congatulations Cal - enjoy it. Just need to get rid of those hideous twin pea shooters on the back (well, anything except a screw on Halfrauds trim ) Brian >> Aye like yours you mean ya loon!
wrxmania Posted January 14, 2005 Posted January 14, 2005 Yeah, Caught me there - £8.99 from Halfrauds
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted January 15, 2005 Author Posted January 15, 2005 Getting my backbox changed over tommorow after only 2 days of ownership ( thanks go out to Marc ) If you own a MY01/02 then you'll find this thread very useful - CLICK ME
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