tied old dad

Have e-mailed him, one of many snotty e-mails i sent

I insure my car through K Micheals and have got their recovery insurance as well, my scoob broke down tonight with the wife driving and the recovery people have refused to recover it home as it needs a flatbed vehicle which is a specialist piece of kit and so charged us £75 to get the car home. (20 miles) This means that everybody who has the same recovery insurance, its useless, unless it can be fixed at the side of the road, you will be stuck with an extra payment to get the car home, god knows what it would cost if you were miles from home.I can't tell you how furious i am.

Sorry can't help with diagnosis, but would telephone garage and take car straight back for them to rectify. If they are unhelpful i would give Zen Performance a ring on 01993-675432

I would try grade a subaru on 01663 744114 or www.gradea-subaru.co.uk otherwise japperformanceparts, but have found them to be a bit expensive. Hope this helps

Great job, car looks fantastic, how long did it take you to get it that clean? I have the same exhaust as you, do you think it is a bit quiet?

This is the reason i don't always clean the car myself, couldn't be bothered to go to the trouble Roy does.

Would think long and hard about going 2.5L direction, totally changes the way the scoob behaves, non of the sudden rush you get from the 2.0L, but lots of torque, never have to change gear on the road, just accelerates when you want to overtake. I've a 2.5L in mine and struggled at the 30-130, but it is easy to drive on the road, very smooth, just make sure what you want from your scoob, before making the decision.

I can also recommend Keith Michaels, very competative and never needed a tracker.

Sorry to hear the news, what an end to what was a great day, at least your pride and joy has gone to a good place to be brought back to life, good luck for when you get it back, probably bigger and better.

Normally do the cleaning myself, but once or twice a year, get a proessional to do it all as i haven't got 2 days to spend cleaning the car. I got the red sunstrip from David Campbell, he used to do the rally graphics for the Subaru team, he can be contacted on david@designs-uk.com or 01295 254777.

Just had car cleaned by great local detailer Roy kunz. Been very impressed by Roy, he is in Cambridge area, but will travel. He can be contacted on roy@pro-valeting.co.uk. Went to 30-130 day today, what a good laugh that is, with nothing to hit.

mine was £500 with lightened flywheel as well, from Zen Performance.

Tuesday nights are quite diffucult for me, especially to get to Cambridge,but should see you at Rolling Road day,thought i saw your name.

That was 4 wheel alignment, cost about £30

I had mine done at STS tyres in Huntingdon, very professional. I am sure STS have other outlets, so there maybe one close to you.

2.5L in mine, plus bigger injectors, FMIC, Sports downpipe, remapped by Paul at Zen Performance, seems quick enough for the road, but am hoping to make rolling road day in March to find out. Plus don't forget if you are uprating the power the brakes will also need doing, possibly before the hike in power, also clutch could need uprating as well. I would recommend Zen on 01933-675432, depending on where you are.

Hi John I did 2 track meets last year, both at Silverstone. 1. Jap Tuners Show - International Circuit 2. Trax Show - Full GP Circuit Both about £25 for 20 mins. Have done track day at Snetterton, but i find after going round the same circuit more than 10 times gets boring for me. Lots of track days in SIDC shop and if you find Trackmasters on the internet, they always have some going on. Also there is Johnathon Palmers circuit just ouside Bedford and they run all the time and have a hugely long straight for top speed attempts.

1. Stealth 2. Mel (SNET) 3. Jods (SNET) 4. Big Tel (P1woc) 5. Danuleson (P1woc) 6. P1 Dave (p1woc) 7. bobfuller (p1woc) 8. bob1 (SIDC) 9. Tied Old Dad (SIDC)

Welcome, nice looking car, they always look best in red, guess what colour mine is?

30-130 day on the 8th March, close to us. 0-60 times, top speed etc should be a great day

Nice car, just the sort of look i am looking for in my car, more time attack than rally.

Friend just had new clutch fitted at zen performance £500

I've a friend who is good friends with miguel and says he is a top guy, with good cars. Personally the cars look good, but a bit over priced in the current climate

Really good bodyshop in St Ives, managaed to match my red paint excellently. They are good to deal with and not overly expensive. Gladwyns 01480-460427 e-mail info.stives@gladwins.com

When Zen fitted my 2.5l engine they included an oil cooler and temp doesn't get above 90, also got intercooler spray, but not sure if makes any difference, just makes me feel better.