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On it's debut year no less!

moi! Nah.. Thought about it. Didn't want to be encouraged add a meaningful reply to this thread.. I've given my views on the whole name change thing once before and promised I woulnd't rant about it again... With the Club AGM tomorrow I've willing to bet further details will emerge and that things will start progressing not long after P.s. Bugeyes! are one of the most important Imprezas ever! Stronger stiffer and safer than a classic, a sutiable update to the series! Also without the bug your wouldn't of had the blob!!! FACT!!.. or as the americans call it "peanut-eye".. Oh! and how many 'British' world champions did the blob give us? None! Let's not mention the number of WRC world chapmions the the Hawk and Hatch provided?

Ahhhh ok. that makes a bit more sense.. As above.. I have heard about the tumble generator valves throwing up codes every so often if they even slightly malfunction.. SO at present probably nothign to worry about. Think mine flagged that one up (or somethign similar) couple years ago Cheapest way to read and clear codes is using a ODB-II > USB cable and a laptop. (probably about £15 IIRC Correction less than £5! according to my post below ) This will let you read Subaru specific codes and not jsut OBD ones. Other option is a stand alone OBD code reader whcih I've seen for between £50 and £100.. I also ahve a scangauge-II fitted to my car(s) which aside from other things lets you read and clear codes.. Foudn this handy for the first time when heading to inverness on saturday when the CEL came on due to a misfire.. Was able to check and clear the codes which driving! If your interested in teh cheap option lemme know and I'll dig out details on what cable works (See my post below, foudn an old thread I started on the subject)

These things? £4 for 20 on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260736882284 ^^^ These worked fine for the undertray on the Bugeye

Have to admit, my brakes feel much better after the fling! Must be because the cars's sitting around too much these days and givign a good run out has done it the world of good! P2012 Intake Manifold Runner Control Bank 2 Circuit Low I'm not really sure what that refers to

Satuday fling.. 23mpg.. Sunday fling 26.5mpg! Clearly wasn't trying hard enough

And I bet you guys thought I bought two umbrellas incase it rained too much! Should make for some cheap yet effective SIDC banners assuming it's not too windy .. Nothign a brick and some string couldn't help with!

Anyone know if Irish-Al is still kicking around? I remember he suggested a trip to Ireland a couple years back but never got off the ground..

I'd have to say a +1 for the BC's.. They don't necessarily need to be bone shakingly hard. You can get different spring rates with them so you can have the comfort of standard springs. withotu looking the firmness from teh dampers. I wen't for the ones a step up from soft. And will admit it's noticably firmer than the PRodrive springs I ran before, even with the dampers set pretty soft. Other thing to note is that with uprated spring on standard dampers. The dampers wear out quite a bit quicker and there more rapid movement from the stiffer spring. But does improove the handling!

Got to say, really enjoyed the loop over the top of skye with teh bumpy bits.. Really tested the workings of the impreza, and showed jsut how capable these machines are!! Not a fan of high speed stuff but really like tight and twisty lumpy bumpy bits.. Assuming it's a clear road.. Did get airborne a couple of times and only grounded it once

Funnily enough.. Just been having a look around underneith the scoob to asses any damage, and noticed the front left on mine is worn significantly more than the rest. Not sure about reccomendations.. I'm keen to give the new Toyo T1-Sports a shot, don't know anyone who's tried them on a scoob. Many put off by expereinces with previous options. The T1-Sports (not to be confused with the older T1-S) should be better than it's predecessors but admitedly probably not quite up to the full grip levels of premium brands. My brother seems to swear by Pirelli's on his RB320. He was a fan of the corsa's but thei've been discontinued now. Strange, Pirelli seems to ba a manufacturer that doesn't get mentioned on here for some reason..

Some photos: Applecross! Only lost a couple of cars this time Top of 'bealach na ba' Panorama From the top! (Will upload high res version later today) Overnight Stay in uig badger, Badger, badger... (you know the rest..) Guess Who! A row of Scoobies outside the Hotel.. Who'd have thought! The three bugs! Another panorama shot.. (bit missing from this one will try and resolve sort later) And finally... Welcome to Scotland! Why go anywhere else! Full album here for anyone interested https://picasaweb.google.com/108262812310737265506/2012SIDCHighlandFling?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Yeah crackign weekend! Got in the door just over an hour ago.. Trying to decide if it's better than the 1st fling, which for me was still the benchmark.. OOoh.. I think just the way things went this year it's top dog now! Definately THE best SIDC i've beeen to!.. so far... Next year, CANNOT be missed! Will sort out the handful of photos I took and post them up once done.. Although sounds like i'm goign to need to get my butt on to FB to get access to all the extra extra pic's + vid's

I was incognito parked behind you in the Ka Filling up en-route to the Fling by any chance? (edited: Posted as general classic spot, then realised I recognised the car from somewhere )

Yep! Once a week usually or after a long-ih run. Pretty sure you'll find plenty of owners on here who are the same

hah! oops!

Could squeeze 8:30 departure if your wanting to join up.. yeah Twas always going to be an early start from Aberdeen Just like to try get through there early.. Although thought your were takign Dave up from perth on friday? - ignore that just saw reply to other thread. Elgin Convoy Meet - Tesco Carpark, Elgin 8:00am - Saturday 28th April 1. ScoUK 2. BrianM 3. lewisscoob 4. 5.

EEp! Dave you got a ride yet? Also curious to know what your plans are if/when you make it to inverness! Cutting it a bit find now aren't we P.s. reports of possible snow on higher ground..

Seems like it was futile anyway, but if no names down by tomorrow night I wont be waiting around. Just be taking a quick stop for supplies while heading through to Inverness.

Hah! Don't blame him! Been ages since I've seen an RB5 up close and personal

You might not be too bad.. Fiar bit of wind in these parts at the moment and roads are drying fairly quickly.

Just back from a 120mile round trip in the scoob.. probably the longest journey I had in it for months (maybe even over a year ago!).. All is well.. But I seem to have aquired a sore neck as a result .. This could be an interesting weekend

I remember loosing quarter of a tank going from work into Elgin for a Doctors appointment at one point.. Got a couple of comments from work colleages I passed on the road that day Dare not think how much that 10-15 mile journey cost me.. But at least I go there in time 7mpg is impressive though .. I've seen the ScanGauge drop to 3 mpg when overtaking lorries..