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I put Whiteline 'Flat Out' springs on my former Bugeye WRX which I believe lowered it about 25mm and wasn't too harsh. That said was a bit low at the front with a lip spoiler on and some high speed bumps, etc were tricky. Any lower with a lip spoiler could be another issue to consider.

That's me sorted for the Total Car stand, so nothing left now apart from a wee bit of a buff up (any freetime this week Wayne

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Anyone from the north of Scotland going to Knockhill this sunday? Me and the wige staying at Kinross on sat night then heading down early sunday morning to Knockhill, just wondering if anyone else is heading down?

Been offered a place on the Total-Impreza stand so hoping to confirm today.

I normally try to use Tesco 99 octane, but if I cant get any of that then the next best thing really would be Shell, very handy knowing there is a Shell close to hand though. Evan better if there is a Tesco close by for the 99!!

For fuel in the Nairn (and closer proximity) area:

Shell V-Power available at Nairn, Inverness, Elgin and Keith.

Tesco 99 is only available at Keith.

Apart from the above you'll need to travel a bit for these fuels or as suggested carry octane booster. Not sure if the Moray or Highland RO's have any local meets planned but keep eye on the Events section for the time you're in the area - Dave/Al over to you on that one

Looking good Wayne and a cracking location

Must look into this 'weekend off' business sometime

Andy will do a map tweak @ £200 + vat. This will find any problems you think you may have

I got a group buy deal for my first map at £450+vat with my old WRX and was later charged £195+vat for a tweak.

However, my STi was mapped elsewhere and I was charged more than £195+vat for this 'tweak' so maybe prices are different for tweaks depending on where the previous work was done etc. My price was set in advance and not based on how the day went and the longer than expected duration.

I am in a similar boat with 350bhp and thinking about a map tweak and taking off the induction kit to put on the standard one (anyone got one?)

did Andy say you could get more bhp with the standard kit? Are you happy with the results?

I have 345bhp but the torque is only 320lb/ft so was hoping a remap might bring the torque up

I think the general consensus is induction kits are for 350-380+ cars and not really needed below that. Andy said without a cold feed there was it takes in too much air from the engine bay. Also, if changed regularly he sees no real value in anything other than an OM panel filter. As for my own car, I also have an after market anti-lift kit (Perrin I think) and a solid alloy pitch bar. I believe the pitch bar certainly helps lay the power down so should help the torque figure. Maybe others know more about these parts and can clarify.

Imho its torque 1st and bhp 2nd as that's what makes ya Scoob go forward and the world go back. Am I happy with the results, oh yes indeedy

you've spent all that money for a quieter, less powerful car?

Point take and it would certainly appear to be the case at a glance but there was definitely method in the madness....

The points mentioned above by Al (ScoUK) were all the case and while the noise it made was pretty cool, it may be my age or just that I prefer to be able to hear the radio or have a conversation while in the car it had to go. That said it did have a certain appeal and a few years ago before the monkeys in Max Powered mota's brought the ASBO and interceptors down on the rest of us I would have probably kept it. So, once the Prodrive BB was fitted there was sufficient restriction to muck up the map and it didn't run smoothly at all.

There was quite a bit of lag followed by a thump of power which unfortunately tailed off. Having had Andy sort this the car now pulls smoothly and right through the rev range with no noticeable drop off right to the red line. Unfortunately, as I mentioned I didn't get decent power runs but was informed the figures were still rising when I lifted on both. Andy also established the neutral position switch is faulty and has suggested a new one sending the right signals may well help put the torque figure up a wee bit.

Now, in respect of cost. This is where the wonder that is fleaBay came into it's own with the parts I removed and a couple of other bits I had laying around the garage all selling within 2 days of listing. All I can ay is this generated more than enough to cover the cost of the trip to Port Seton, so no kinda broke even really.

Now car runs smoother, better, pulls like a train to the redline and with the same torque I'm not quite sure I'd say it was less powerful. But if bhp is the yardstick then, as was expected with a step down in exhaust bore the figure is lower. That said I'd be surprised if anyone could discern the difference between 335 and 350 in this case.

So, while it appears to have been an exercise in futility I'd like to think I have a better running car for no real cost - suits me sir

Well as some of the Moray lot know I was off to Port Seton on Monday (6th) for AndyF to work his remap-magic on my new Scoob. After having my silver bug WRX for 3 years, I recently moved on to my black blob STi. It arrived with a very good spec and fantastic figures - 351 bhp & 350 lb-ft at 1.6 bar. But having removed the Blitz Nur specR backbox and replaced it with an ASBO friendly Prodrive BB, this caused enough restriction to upset the existing map....

....so a remap was on the cards.

Pre-remap I liaised with Andy and on his advice removed the GReddy Boost Controller to allow full ECU control. Then the Blitz Sus Ind Kit was removed and the OM airbox refitted with a nice shiny silicone hose and a decent looking used Simota panel filter from a boy on SN.

So, off I went, travelling 195 miles down the day before and staying locally overnight I arrived in plenty of time for my 10am slot feeling like a kid on Xmas eve. Then it started.....

Take 1

So, got the Scoob hooked up to all the gismos and off we went. A wee run along the A1, a few tweaks and Andy says now we'll step up to high boost... High boost eh, I'm having some of that.... well er, no... no I'm not. Low boost at 0.5 bar and high not getting over 0.7 bar. First, thoughts were of a gummed up or otherwise defective boost solenoid, so back to the garage where Andy fitted a spare. Off again but no change. So another look under the bonnet and the boost solenoid pipes are on the wrong way round. Unfortunately, even with the pipes off the actuator allowing unrestricted boost and with all combinations of pipes and solenoids there was still no change.... so back to the garage for a bit of heed scratchin.

Take 2

With no step up to high boost an airflow restriction was diagnosed. Zorst first but with s/s headers, up-pipe, a 3” de-cat downpipe and centre and the Prodrive taking up the rear that seemed unlikely. So, that left the air filter, although I was pretty sure it was okay. It wasn’t until we ran with the airbox slightly open that it flickered to 1.2 bar at 4500rpm before dying a death again. A road side stop then confirmed the air filter panel looked clean and new but was choked as virtually no air was passing through at all. So still not right it was back to the garage for more poking about and heed scratching. Next move was to remove all the pipes from the boost solenoid, actuator, intake and everything else they connected to, only for Andy to discover the restrictor pill was missing.

Take 3

So, almost 3 hours later, with an empty airbox, the pipes all connected to right way round to the original boost solenoid and a new restrictor pill inserted off we went again. This time violá... full boost at 1.6+ bar and no apparent problems.

Finally managed to get the job done and some decent scores on the doors, although even this wasn’t completely incident free. Too much traffic, two sort of uphill runs, having to lift early and a spike at the end of one run didn’t allow the car to realise its full potential.

Final figures accounting for all of the above issues... 335 bhp / 350 lb-ft

And finally..., after all the fannying about Andy casually remarks, “Don’t know what a main dealer would have made of that?”

With my new Blobeye Sti booked in for a remap at Andy Forrest's in a couple of weeks, Andy suggested the removal of the Greddy boost controller in order for him to work his magic 100% via the ecu. Not really feeling comfortable bu99ering about with it I was looking for somewhere to put the car. Being so far north, this generally limits options of where to go...

However, having recently come across Bitz Motorsport, at Nairn, I went along for a look see and was very impressed with their set up. Dave Tennant, the man in charge certainly knows his stuff, has a comprehensive rally background and his son Kris is currently running the Bitz Scoob in the Scottish Rally. Without going into everything, they supply and build the Impreza based Murtaya and are busy completing a full from scratch build of a Lancia Delta Integrale (which looks the dogs). Oh, and they supply and custom manufacture on site everything in relation to HEL braided brake lines. Loads more but check out the site or give Dave a call.

Bitz Motorsport - Nairn

Dave has been good enough to offer a 10% discounted labour rate (£36 instead of £40) for all SIDC members on production of a valid membership card.

Finally, have to say a big thanks to Dave who, yesterday only charged me an hours labour for the 2 hours he put in

Well when i said Japseye i really meant 'Jap' as in Japan and 'eye' as in hawk'eye' or blob'eye'

Welcome aboard mate .

Recently changed my bugeye WRX of 3 years for a Blobeye STi of similar age and spec and just lovin' it.

Quality vid there, can't wait for the next BIG adventure

Any joy yet? I emailed Andy on 5th May and received a reply today (20th) with an apology for the delay, so still out there.

will the prodrive box fit with your system being 3''? as the prodive boxes as 2.5''.

Having a custom centre pipe made up for this to join the Prodrive and the 3" Kakumei Megaflow downpipe.

is it different to drive from your silver one?

Totally different - bit more lag then the power thumps in and we have warp speed, silver WRX had smoother and more progressive power delivery. The steering is sharper too. Handling is similar but I did miss the Whiteline alloy drop links on the Skye trip, that said I've a shiny new kit sitting waiting to be fitted.

Oh and have I mentioned it's louder, much, MUCH LOUDER!!

Got a Prodrive back box on the way so should have a Blitz Nur spec up for grabs soon.

Thanks for the positive comments

a pretty impressive 351bhp one eh?

what have you had done?

oh and nice to meet you

Cheers mate, can't take too much credit as most was done by previous owner.

Styling wise I've fitted the new black mesh grills, wheels and front splitter - and of course my own WRC VRM.

I'm now keenly awaiting the arrival of a Prodrive back box to replace the Biltz Nur Spec R that's on it just now - sounds cool but just way too loud for me. Also looking at a hi-flow sports cat as it's currently 3" full de-cat. After that, I'll be looking for a tweaking remap from AndyF and will see what's best with regard to keeping the HKS DV and Blitz Suction Induction kit. Oh, it's fitted with a Perrin Anti lift lit and I've got a Whiteline alloy drop link kit ready to go on. A few other bits and pieces but haven't got everything listed yet.

After 3 years great years with my first Scoob, a silver Bugeye WRX it was time to move on. Put the old girl on Pistonheads and within 19 hours she was away.... a mere 6 weeks later and here we are.

Haven't got the full mod inventory sorted yet but currently mapped at 351 bhp / 350 lb-ft

own a 2005 black blobeye sti - n3 avd

Welcome aboard form another black blobeye sti owner

I'm now getting home tomorrow

I may try and find out about accomodation and try & get to it.

Fit like Wayne, you got somewhere to stay yet?

My tuppence worth - RIP Tesco 99.

A couple of months ago I realised the new Tesco store at Keith had the 99 stuff, and much cheaper to boot than V-Power. I switched and almost immediately noticed the car was occasionally spluttering and had noticeable flat spots. Thought it may just need time for a few tank loads to go through the pipes, so did that and even threw in a bottle of Millers - no difference at all. Got fed up with it and recently switched back V-Power and by the second tank all was well and back to smooth running. FYI I've a bugeye WRX with add-ons and AndyF remap. Obviously may just be me or my car but can't see me going back to Tesco 99 unless the V-Power pumps are dry.

But If ya nae sure get hold of RO Al's mob number and ya could give him a buzz to find out the crack and where we are if ya running late.

I'm kinda in the same boat, heading to Pitlochry tomorrow and back Sat morning. That said planning the trip to be back in time for the meet, so hopefully no hold ups on the way.

I'm off that weekend for a change so will manage along.

Sat 31st Jan 13:00 at B&Q carpark in Elgin

1. ScoUK

2. Mckay

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