mrbadger Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yes - I am a noob with a Scoob, and I need advice on how to spend cash on my wagon! I got it on Wednesday and I'm excited.....It's a red '98 turbo wagon. Yes - a wagon, so I can fit a pram in.....It seems as tho it has been looked after pretty well, FSH and has no mods (yet!), standard 16" alloys etc. It's done 70,000 miles. Now - the good bit..... I have a bit of money left over from the sale of my CooperS, and I'd like to spend it on:- A good going over for problems (possibly oil 5/40 or 10/40 Fully Synth Silkolene according to oilman, standard filter, Gearbox oil change - as first and second seem a little clunky, check timing belt - it was changed at 40 or 45k) Reliably boosting the power (Looking at Ninja turbo back - hi flow 100cell cat downpipe and rearbox, Hi-flow air filter - also very tempted by Andy Forrest's know how and Apexi FC) Improving body roll (its a big car so I can't expect wonders on this one) Respray bonnet (stone chips) and rear spoiler (fading colour/flaking laquer). I heard there is a place in Kirkintilloch or Kilsyth that is good? Making sure the brakes will stop me (Braided brake hose for improved pedal feel and dot 5.1) This seems like a great community and ur a really friendly bunch. I heard from a friend of a friend of Malky's about the fire and how friendly and helpful you lot were when another scoobie owner is in need, and it's a great credit to ya all! So, to sum up - I'm looking for reliable performance, max spend £1000 to £1500 on the lot. I don't want it to be extremely loud if possible. Any advice anyone on the five items above?? I live in the Glasgow area. Cheers Duncan PS. I saw a really nice looking dark green wagon with 17/18" alloys in the Falkirk area (I'm not saying where exactly). Anyway - nice motor whoever u r! Link to comment
dougster Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Couldn't resist. My old wagon. Link to comment
z1000 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi well done on getting a wagon, we traded ours for a newage sti but a sorted wagon is a nice car. I've got some lexus lights(wagon fit only) dog guard and set of 17" tsw cataluynas left over from ours if your interested ? Steve Link to comment
z1000 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Couldn't resist. My old wagon. Wish you were still selling that as i'm thinking about a second scoob and a white wagon would be perfect ! Link to comment
dougster Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I wouldn't have sold you it if I thought you were gonna spoil it with Lexus lights!!!!!!!!!!!![+o(] [][] Link to comment
z1000 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 No the wife wanted them a bit bling bling for me, i just want something to tear round knockhill :-) Link to comment
mrbadger Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 That is one nice white Wagon. They look so good in White, Silver or Green and de-tango'd.. What make and size of wheels are on that? Also which size tyres? I like jammy wagon wheels... Bad joke - sorry.....I might well be interested in wheels... What are the differences in going from std 16" alloys and tyres to 17" with lower profile tyres? On my old mini had17's and run-flats and apparently the 16's handled better (non run-flat). You sellin the tyres with em? Who'd you get to do the black out windows? Looks like a good job! Might put that on the list too... Give me some advice on the other stuff pleeze everybody, coz I'm dyin to get this ordered up this week! Duncan Link to comment
dougster Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Scientific Steve has the wheels now. They are Radius R3s which you can't get anymore with 215/35/18 Toyo T-1Rs. The windows were done at AWG Windscreens on South Street. Anymore questions I'll answer later. Link to comment
mrbadger Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 Thanks Dougster I'll look into the cost of the window tinting tommorrow... Going to bed now - as I'm getting too exciteable looking at all these scooby forums.... Cheers Duncan Link to comment
bigdavie Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 doug .... its clean enough but white ???!!! wtf were you thinking man ?? and tints ???? chav !! Link to comment
dougster Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Davie, what's a "chav" At least you'll know the answer to this one.................. [] Link to comment
st3ph3n Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Mr Badger, Kei do a set of wheels that are quite similar to those that Dougster had. To sort out the handling a nice set of Whiteline droplinks and a full geometery setup is where it's at. Cheap and damn good. Link to comment
dougster Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I had H&R springs, whiteline droplinks, bumpsteer modification, rear camber adjusters, front strut brace, custom geometry settings and a Burberry interior........... Right click and save as 'Chav' Link to comment
G.T. Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Davie, what's a "chav" At least you'll know the answer to this one.................. [] thats a quality reply douglas fpmsl [Y] Link to comment
scientific steve Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 aye, i now have those bad boys, heres them and what the fooks wrong with white then eh?????????? [] Link to comment
bigdavie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 sorry steve that car is lovely its just i dont like white cars !! be better if it was a nice green colour lol !! Link to comment
craig mac Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Davie Doug Just misses his ambulance thats all [][] Craig Link to comment
scientific steve Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 aye, i know what you are on about, nae bother likes quite like the green meself, the BMW M3 evo i had before was a verry nice boston green loved that colour just noticed that me piccie could be a tad large.............. Link to comment
bigdavie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 my last beemer (e36) was british racing green but it was most definetly not an m3 never mind an m3 evo lol it was a 6 pot tho !! beautifull in that colour ! Link to comment
mrbadger Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 That's chav-tastic! Pure Burberry class man... I bet that wasn't water on the circuit - it was bucky that u spilt. Love the power drifts out the corner in the wet Ok, So I guess I'll get the handling sorted with some of the recommendations (although there seem to be a lot of different types). Is it the items below? :- WHITELINE ANTILIFT KIT STEELWISHBONES CLASSIC Adds +0.5 deg caster plus anti-lift Whiteline subaru droplinks H/D KLC30 Heavy Duty version of KLC20A OR WHITELINE SUBARU H/D REAR DROPLINKS Whiteline Sub frame lock kitLock diff carrier to body Probably missed other kit out.... BUT what about the tuning side? Exhaust, Air Filter etc..... Recommendations? Is the Ninja Hi-flow turbo-back system including hi-flow cat downpipe ok? Panel filter or bolt on? Also, on a Glasgow based bodyshop for the sprayin..... Recommendations? Also, recommendations on braking performance, pads and pedal feel improvements welcomed... Andy F has got in touch with me and I think I'm gonna go for the Apexi FC - [] I just joined SIDC for £30 Yeah! Cheers Duncan Link to comment
bigdavie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 bodyshop ?? see andy here http://www.bodyworxscotland.com/ as for braking i recommend goodridge stainless pipes and 5.1 brake fluid !! thats all i really can say as thats what i know are good !! hth davie Link to comment
mrbadger Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks for the recommendations. Any recommendatations on pads? Any recommendations on who to get to fit my exhaust in Glasgow? Will I need to buy a heat wrap for the downpipe? Any advice on Exhaust type (turbo back for road use) and air filter? And here's a pic - complete with towbar!!:- Cheers Duncan Link to comment
bigdavie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 i hear great things about c+c in hillington mate cant say as i have used them myself but know a few who have and i've just ordered myself some exhaust bandage last night as it happens and am gonna do the downpipe hopefully before the first !! Link to comment
st3ph3n Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 C+C in Hillington or Meercat in Kilbirnie will fabricated and fit an exhaust to your specifications. Both come highly recommended. Link to comment
mrbadger Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Went looking for C&C today and got lost in the estate. I'll be at the Glasgow meet tommorrow anyway. I hope to meet a few of you there. Also - Just ordered a load of oil off OpieOils ready for a service [] Link to comment
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