micra_wrc Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Operation: Find Imy a scooby Objective: find a standard JDM classic scooby (imprezaversion 2 or 3) that meets my long list of requirements and the Squirrel’smechanical/technical standards Mission: 1,000 miles, 48 hours, 8 candidates, 1 winner Outcome: I now own a version 2 STi RA V-Limited #411 out of555 [] a bit of a story here as it took us a while to find this car........3 months of research, shortlist of 8 candidates spreadacross the length and breadth of England and Wales. Day 1 05:00 – Squirrel and I commenced the missionDay 1 10:00 - candidate 1 – WRX Limited (blue) with decals, WestYorkshireNot quite right, needed engine work, 2 out of 5 on the imyscaleDay 1 14:00 – candidate 2 – STi version 3 (white), Keighley,north of BradfordNice car but too “modded” for my liking, needed engine work,2 out of 5 on the imy scaleDay 1 15:00 – candidate 3 –WRX version 2 (white), TommiKaira bodykit, HalifaxAbandoned viewing, didn’t get good ‘feel’ when speaking tothe garage en route, didn’t want to waste timeDay 1 17:00 – candidate 4 – STi RA V-Limited (blue), LeicesterLovely car, new engine about to be put in, arranged 2ndviewing on way home tomorrow, 4 out of 5 on the imy scaleDay 1 19:30 – candidate 5 – STi 555 Limited (blue), HighWycombe, BucksLovely car, needed minor engine work, 3.5 out of 5 on theimy scaleEnd of Day 1 23:00 – overnight stay in Newbury, nr Reading Day 2 10:00 – candidate 6, STi version 3 type R (gunmetalgrey), NewburyCar was sold 2 days ago but viewed the cars in the garageforecourt as we were there anyway, nothing caught my eyeDay 2 12:00 – candidate 7, WRX Limited (blue), SwindonLovely car, good condition, engine was fine but didn’t getthe ‘oomph’ factor, 3.5 out of 5 on the imy scaleDay 2 15:00 – candidate 8 - STi RA V-Limited (blue), CardiffOMG…… the search is over…… this is MY car!10 out of 5 on the imy scaleBurst into tears when I got the shiver down my back as thecar started up and I heard the burble. Went out for a test drive and that did it for me. Paid the deposit straight away. It ticked my long list of boxes and more thansatisfied the Squirrel on the mechanical/technical aspects.End of Day 2 00:30 back home in Glasgow, talked about my newcar during the 7 hour journey home Mission CompleteWhat a journey, thank goodness for diesel hire cars,motorway services toilets and TravelLodge! Mega mega thanks to Grant/Squirrel for helping me get myfirst scooby…….. guess my appreciation is shown by the fact that he’s a nameddriver on the insurance for my RA V-Ltd! updated pics belowimy
gus the bus Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Excellent news Imy! looks a good one. Many miles travelled to find that![] Enjoy![]
stephen_fergus Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Superb Imy [] She looks great [H] Wish you all the best and many,many,happy miles in her [] Steve
micra_wrc Posted April 9, 2006 Author Posted April 9, 2006 thanks guys [] looking forward to learning how to drive.. dare i say it....like a guy (sorry girls)... and to handle all the extra horsepower she has (used to driving 1.3L cars) lol imy
jcscoob Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Very well laid out thread imy ! [] Your new car is class pal, im lovin it [Y] a two scoob house hold you canny beat it[], great choice BTW, you will just need to keep the keys well hid from good old sticky paws (grant) ! Be carefull and most off all ENJOY !!! [][][]
micra_wrc Posted April 9, 2006 Author Posted April 9, 2006 well squirrel has his modded car to keep him satisfied and i am intending to keep mine totally standard. he's not going to adding knock links, sensors, guages, defis etc etc on my "little lady" imy
STi_Bandit Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Looking very Nice Imy, Just need a smart number plate on it now [] Wish you many happy miles in her and will see you in a ever shell garage filling up with the good old optimax. Martin
frank c Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Well done Imy... That's a classic looking Classic you have there.....[Y][] Frank
Guest Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 imy good luck with the new toy ......... just make sure grant doesnt swap it ............ lol like you if we were going for another it would have to be std difficult i know but thats it. but at the min getting 40 plus a gallon and group 4 insurance is great
wrxmania Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Great news Imy - anything happens to it and you can "nick" bits off Grants car. All the very best with it. Brian []
fai17 Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Welldone Imy That's a belter and well worth taking a day off work AT MY RESTAURANT. Hope you have many happy moments with your new found toy and please keep it in prestine condition. I'm driving to London on tuesday to trade my car in for a Suzuki Vitara.....not my scooby but my VW Sharan.[] See you soon.[]
RA Dunk Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 bloody hell peter your driving all the way to london for a trade in thats a fair hike??
dan_jess Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Thats my favourite classic! Very tidy, quite a trek u guys had but always worth it 4 the rite car!
the squiggle Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Picked the car up yesterday from West Cardiff. Reset the odometer and filled her to the top. I managed 330kms on just over half a tank getting me from Cardiff to Charnock Richard Services on the M6, filled her back up to the top at 104.9p a litre and headed north. Arrived home at midnight last night after a pleasantly smooth journey. In total she used 53 litres to get from Cardiff to Paisley which is a distance of 630kms {about 390 miles}.........bloody stunning for any Subaru let alone a RA The car itself is 99.99999% std with the only mods being a Multispoke STIL Auto alloys with Toyo rubber, Racetech boost guage, Apexi midpipe, Apexi backbox and Blitz turbo timer. The only planned mod is a PowerFC to map her for UK fuel. Yes i am jealous as hell but i will have to content myself with being a named driver and my own daft as a brush Limited 555 but it is a grand feeling know i have access to such a Gucci car Not a lot of Subaru's have gods name stitched into the drivers seat Previous owner throw in the std headlights, gallon of oil, pre-mixed coolant, 4 new PFR6b plugs, new timing belt, couple of front 5Zigen springs. She has a folder full of receipts from the 2 previous mature UK owners, guy we bought the car from worked as an aircraft engineer for British Airways at Cardiff Airport, including 2grands worth from David Hendry for parts for an engine rebuild just over 1000 miles ago and every part she has ever needed. Included in this rebuild was a Roger Clark Motorsport modified oil pump so she is very unlikely to do the same again. When we viewed the car the gentleman, Neil, had all the replaced parts laid out on the work bench for inspection {Crank, Rings, Pistons, Main and Big End Bearings and old oil pump} The V-Limited of 1996 was created to celebrate Colin McRae's 1995 Championship winning year. Unique features of the car specific to this model year was the patriotic colour and the autographed seats with Colin McRae on the drivers seat and Derek Ringer on the passenger seat. Std features for the STI RA of this year included DCCD Closed Deck Block Short Ratio gearbox Rally style roof vent No rear wash wipe No electric mirrors No side skirts or rear corner spats Rear LSD Fifth fuel injector on the inlet maniflod This car does have electric windows and Air-Con, which is slightly unusual for a RA. Std it is 276bhp but i could fair believe she is putting out more than that. Hyper Rev, issue 4 has a std 1996 V-Limited with 15000kms on it putting out 304 on Japanese super unleaded As for the 1400miles to view cars and collect this one from Cardiff, it was an absoloute pleasure to hunt for such a fine organised, efficient person who desesves a special unique car. Just watch out as she has slightly more horses under the bonnet than the Justy So my total mileage for this week is 2800 inc my own works mileage and i am wondering why i am seeing tarmac in my dreams. Grant Expect some arty farty shots of the 2 cars sometime soon
paulc555 Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Well done Imy..hope you have many pleasurable miles...[] Your fortunate to have such a good helper with you..... Grant - Im still in awe of your knowledge mate.....ever thought of Mastermind???[]
paddy247 Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Wot a craking car Imy, probs one of the best choices you could make. Have fun.[]
Gumball Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Nice car Imy, Have you taken them both out to see whats faster yet?????????????[]
the squiggle Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Nice car Imy, Have you taken them both out to see whats faster yet?????????????[] The RA feels damn quick in std guise and due to its compliant suspension i am able to push it harder out of the corners. Mines has awesome throttle response but the RA does it so eliquently and really builds up a good head of steam. Need to find a quiet roundabout up at Braehead to try out the DCCD properly Grant
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