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Actually that helps a lot. Think I'm guilty of just looking at the numbers and thinking that's best. 16G -v- VF34 -v- VF35 - much of a muchness ? Are your headers ported? I got info on getting that done and seemed a lot of money just for a little earlier spool, do you notice a difference elsewhere with them done ??

Is this for more weight saving on the car ?? Surely not, next we'll be hearing you say "I haven't eaten for 2 days before driving it" !! . Do some wheels not have the weight stamped on them, not sure which wheel I saw that on recently...or did I dream it ????

I know some are stronger and lighter but not sure why that would lead to competition use only. Why do brake pads say track use only but end up on Scoobs ??

I have a Scoobyworld Ninja sportscats cat downpipe fitted. 100cell which understand is better than e.g. the prodrive which has 200cell. Yes complete decat is best route but willing to take slight drop in power for less MOT hassle. Wouldn't change just this then pay for another remap, as you say if there's a next stage include this. I haven't really used the car enough since changing the brakes to comment properly (only about 150miles), to begin with was a little worried as felt worse but think they're getting there slowly but surely, not thinking about bedding in any quick way just using them as normal. Noticed immediately that the pistons worked properly !!

Replace the standard downpipe regardless of what noise change you'd get and get a sports cat one or complete decat (although complete decat may not pass an MOT on emissons), then get the car remapped. Think, not 100% sure, the H&S backboxes are quiet but lot of expensive to change just for little more noise.

Welcome along, enjoy yourself. As others have/will say, lets see some pics of your chariot then !

Actually fair point Brian. Maybe even more a "blurry" line than "fine" line. If it is a valet - more so along lines of the kinda thing you could do yourself but don't have the time/space/equipment to do - then there's usually plenty to choose from locally (still choose carefully though as poor cleaning techniques probably more likely!). The jkp and 360 folk may be more towards the detailing side which needn't be about bringing out the polishing machine but also the deep cleansing and protecting side.

Folk on here have used before and seem happy with results from : JKPDetailing (West Lothian) - www.jkpdetail.com 360complete.net

Looking for info on the TD05-18G : Where the 16G is similiar in ability to a VF34/35 - how would an 18G compare against these ? Where warning is given on the 20G breaking a newage WRX gearbox, would the 18G be a concern ? Fitted are there any additional supporting mods required with an 18G beyond what's required for 16G/VF34/35 ? Questions questions questions !

Can I ask why you went 16g route instead of VF route, not saying anything wrong just curious. Were you not tempted by an 18g ? Similar idea I want for my blob and just building up the info to try and make right decision of what to get.

I'd agree to an extent with paul555sti. If you're going to be doing 6.5k a year then going a bit higher on the mileage isn't a massive issue, like already said go on condition and its history more.

Looks like a crackin example of a crackin Impreza model. Enjoy.

Noticed yesterday that I was just off empty. Drove to Larkhall...no v-power !! Little bit panicked given I had so little. Asked the girl in the shop - "Nope, none here and none in Hamilton either". Okay, risk it and head over towards Wishaw none at Shell but Tesco seemed to have plenty - didn't even look at the price just bunged some in". Thought was going to have to put "normal" petrol in for a while there!!!!

Good price at £1k reckon, those look like Hawkeye WRX wheels which on their own with tyres can't be far off what you paid ! Hope it works out well for you, not too long a list of bits to see to. If I ever get myself along to a Lanarkshire meet will see it in person.

Nice one Ritchie. Has something changed that they are reducing it - reached an age milestone or taken someone off insurance etc etc ? All usually hear is everyone elses going up !

Damn damn and damn. Will be looking for some such items but just not ready right now !! Reckon the pricing not too far off (def. no higher on the turbo or pinks)...unless of course he is hanging on to them for a while and then I think they are waaaay over priced .

Was wondering how people are getting on with their mods as we get to nearly a quarter of the way through the year. Completed already, changed plans - adding new ideas or ditching other ones ?? For me - brakes done, and talked a lot about the whiteline bits & required items for 340bhp but not done anything with those yet. Was looking at when my 6month oil/water change was due, and realised the cars has done a whole 1200miles in the last 6 months - ooops, if going to spend the money on it better use a little more !!

Hey Jon. Just a thought, do you have a website link that folks could go in and look at the various products available from autosmart, may help push along interest. If there was not quite enough 15+ people interest at a meet then it may be that you could be the "middle-man" in the purchasing and bring along to a meet ?? For myself, I really only use the tardis (great stuff!) of which I have just moved on to a whole new tin of so expect it to last a good amount of time. However, I will of course have a scan over the web page if there is one.

Nicely done. Blackfire on a black car looks great (bias as I use it on mine!). What blackfire products did you use ?

Give him a call, in the clyde valley but will travel to you also. Was about this time last year I had my black scoob done, not sure he'd remember me though. Decent guy and job well done, one in particular was in an awkward place but he got the dent out.

Is it just a dent then, not the paint that's came off ?? I used and was happy with SLDent Removal 07967488371 (Stephen) for a couple on my car and one the wifes new car. Lanarkshire based but also covers Glasgow area.

Just an observation - Do you have to have 3 digits after your forum name to be a part of Perthshire Scoobs ? 222, 666, 300 !

Glad you have decided not to go the budget route, your car has a decent bit of power and as said tyres are your contact to the road, not something to scrimp on. However, there is good choice on what decent tyre to go for so shop about if you can and don't be afraid to haggle a little even with the bigger retailers. I used blackcircle last week, order on line and can have the tyres delivered to a local garage (found on their website) who fit it for a pre-paid price. I chose not to pay for fitment as had alternative excellent source for doing that. Maybe just be sure trust them to fit and not someone that'll mark your alloys ! Tyres arrived next day. Price e.g. (approx for 4, size 225/40/18, fitted): Toyo TR-1 - £400 Yoko Parada - £440 (I have these, good in dry not sure fully trust in wet) GYear Eagle F1 - £510 ...and so on, can check out yourself if interested.

Question rather than a statement : Would it pass if you put a cat back on for MOT then swapped back when done ? Sure such a short time driving off boost wouldn't affect anything - just a pain swapping. I have a sportscat dp on so don't have the MOT issue, but plenty of folk with full decat manage. Does the noise lessen adding a cat ?

I can't believe you've done such a thing Kenny, this is just rediculous....I mean what's the stats of a "real" crime taking place every 5secs and there's little you carrying out crime of the century . I know a few police and they all say that minor traffic offenses are a major pain paperwork wise and given the amount they already have they tend to only stop someone if they've done something a little more worthwhile than a millimeter out spacing - reckon you've been unlucky to find a traffic wannabee getting in some practice. Read through the paperwork carefully for any mistakes.