hosstheboss

every scooby I have owned have made this noise (just to remind me - that I'm in the lose licence speed range)

to cure noise I just lower the window a little and then put it back up. it's just the joy of a frameless window.

Ed.

Will try the window "down and up" trick and see what happens - never thought of trying that

Good luck there Paul, I cetainly have nothing to add thats not bee said already, sounds crap to me! you don't need a hire car, that's why reputable repairers have courtesy cars...

I think that youve done everything right!

Just my opinion but if she turns funny with you I would tell her to run to f**k.

hosstheboss - can I sue under the trade descriptions act?

Sorry, you've lost me here?

Hi guys,

Ordered a thermostat along with some coolant from Subaru. Waiting on it arriving, hopefully tomorrow. Get it replaced and the system flushed and see where that takes us!

I think it might be a combination of air lock and faulty thermostat. Heres hoping anyway!

Cheers so far, will keep you updated!

Graham

I was just going to say ALWAYS replace the thermostst if you have these kind of issues. They can work then fail so it's not worth taking the chance!

I'd say about 8am at B&Q car-park in Elgin. That should give us plenty time to get organised and head through to Inverness for 9:30... Maybe a bit early for some, but just think of the guys heading up from central belt in the morning

Sounds good to me - will have to avoid the usual thrash in the local on Friday night though...........

Probably the windows or mirrors, (assuming no loose bodywork) My old Blob STIs used to suffer from it over 100mph, but strangely the Hawkeye doesn't at all (?????)..

Wouldn't think you'll get that much for the plate, unless of course you find somebody with an 07 scooby and the initials S.V.

My girlfriend bought me MC55 WRC because my initials are M.C. and i think it was somewhere around £250, as were all the plates with SUB and WRC etc. on them. Then again I do think they have all come down in price - so yours possibly was £470 when it was purchased..

Cheers,

Mark

My RB makes the same kinda noises but not all the time. Sounds like it's coming from the NSF door area so could be the mirror or the window i suppose. I was going to say just crank up the stereo but the road noise drowns it out anyway!

As for the number plate thing i have bought 3 plates - X4 HOS for myself @ £320, M100 HOS and S100 HOS for wife / daughter were both £250. I did put in a bid for HO55 ACK of £4000 but didn't get it - maybe just as well as there would have been a fight as to who's car it went on!!!

Sounds good to me.....

apart fe the early start on the sunday better count my units

Rich

Hey Rich, what time / where will we meet up with you guys in Elgin? Think there will be 3 of us, BrianM his mate Lewis and myself.

I never count units - i'm pished after 5..............

Indian's good for me!

Just make sure the accomodation puts a toilet roll in the fridge for the next morning, after a vindaloo you will have a ring piece that looks like the beginning of Bonanza

My Mum loved Bonaza..............

Hoss.

Saw a black GTR in Cruden Bay (Aberdeenshire) on Sunday - sounded well smart.

I always wave when i see a fellow Scoobie driver, some wave back, others just look at you like yer a c**t?

My problem is i sometimes wave when i'm driving my daily runner (Mondeo) - i wouldn't wave back at me neither

you are all probably sick to death of folk wanting your money and plus, in this recession you probably dont want to give anything to charity.

the recent Jade saga has probably turned you off people fighting cancer but I've got a friend thats got more bags more courage and battled far more problems than that wannabe celebrity had...

Maggie has fought:

- cancer in the bowel, had operation then chemo,

- cancer in the liver, had operation then chemo

- cancer in the abdomen and lungs, couldnt operate, got chemo

- travelled to Australia for radical operation to remove lining in abdomen, stomach muscles and remaining tumours, got chemo and radiofrequency ablation

- post op checkups revealed lesions in liver, large mass in pancreas and a collapsed lung.

- came home, checkups revealed nodes in small bowel and cancer in the skin.

- she cant have any more operations, her only options are radiotherapy and chemo to keep it from spreading.

she's been told that she was going to die about 7 times over the past 2 years but she keeps fighting.

she's got 2 gorgeous girls, aged 2 and 4, that gives her the drive to get out of bed in the morning and hassle docs and medics to treat her.

we're doing the Race for Life with her this year and I'm asking for donations, even a fiver will help.

If her story has moved you enough to put your hand in your pocket then you can donate direct to her page here

add "Imy's friend" in the display name, she's not going to have a scooby (pardon the pun ) who you are.

thanks for reading,

Imy

C'mon folks, 140 views and only 4 sponsors?

Some background on the car:

I purchased this 4 years ago, a non-turbo model as we were not introduced with that variety until the bugeye was introduced. I, like many other American Subaru owners, have taken the route of turning the car into a model that Subaru should have brought here in the first place. While I don't quite have the funds for the turbo-engine swap or an RHD conversion yet, I've spent the past four years modifying the engine to the best of it's potential, and attempted to replicate a mildly modified WRX inside and out. The full buildup can be found here:

http://www.rs25.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68654

To further emphasize my statement on this being a completely different world... Where I'm originally from, we usually get about 60cm of snow thorughout a winter. Here in SC, it's rare for the temperature to drop below freezing, let alone be accompanied by any white stuff. In PA, Subaru's are a dime a dozen; Both of my cars are Impreza's, my brother has one, my grandmother has one, two of my cousins have them, my grandfather has one, and my parents are about to purchase one as well. Here in SC, few people even know what a Subaru is. I went from a world where I blended in to a place where I stand out wherever I go. I'm not sure I like it...

I know what you mean. I work for an American company and have been to various towns / cities / states in the USA, and boy are they different! Houston - concrete jungle but ok, Huntsville........not sure what to say, Houma Louisiana - hicksville but very friendly people with a great attitude, Dallas - same as Houston, i could go on and on but suffice to say the differences are amazing. I also go to South Dakota on vacation (long story) and realy like it but boy the culture differences in that State are amazing!

Always amazed at the small number of Impreza's I see though?

Today between B & Q BOD and Dyce, on the back road heading towards Dyce.

I'll have a look at the mirrors as well. Not 100% sure where the noise comes from but it's VERY annoying!

What do you mean by "nipping on"? I have a whinning/squelling noise that sounds like its definately wind related going over the wing mirrors at speeds over 90+mph - obviously not on the queens highways I must add

Aye kicks in at anything 80 -90 ish then dies out at about 110?

When "nipping on" in the RB i get a loud "resonating / humming / vibrating" noise from the NSF area (i think). Does not happen all of the time but when it does its really anoying - pretty sure it's wind noise of some kind.......aye, wind noise from outside, not human generation!

I'll probably get locked up for this. but if the Police wont or more likely can't do anythign about it due to lack of evidence e.t.c.. Then I totally agree vigilante is the way to go! Get our own network of survelence going and strart tracking the location of vehicles as much as possible.. Even better if we track any of the suckers down get a blacked out van with baseball bats!!!

P.s. If any of you police-ey peopel read this.. No offence to you, I have a lot of respect for the work you guys do.. But how are we supposed to just "accept" these thigns are happenign to good honest owners of motorvehicles? I'm all for police help.. But if for whatever reason that's not good enough to track down the criminals and we are expected just to sit back and let criminals get away with these crimes while WE pay the price every time!.. Sod! that.. Action must be taken!!!!!! The more they get away with it, the more it's goign to happen! Its needs to be stopped!!! IMHO!

Yep same option is available on the standard bugeye alarm (and proabably others).. Not convenient for every day use as it means setting off the alarm every time.. But if the car is left alone for any length of time, that feature woudl be used.. Full Lockdown by disabling the keyfobs.. If anyone want's to know the option on teh std alarm lemme know. I've got a manual for them all somewhere...

The blackjax system let you get in as normal and drive off.. But if you dont type int eh pin code in a cartain time the car shuts down and sounds the alarm.. IDea is that if you are carjacked you hadn over the keys and get yourself to s asafe place to call the police.. System is automatically activated when a door is opened. SO jacker gets in drives off.. 2 miles down teh road the car shuts down for no apparent reason.. There's no warning inside the car that a system like that is active!! It's one of the best systems I've heard of..

BTW - The RB320's have a fancy alarm system with rediculous features... GPS trackign and car stats sent to your mobile! WTF!

. o O (Dear god! my typing is getting worse!)

Was sitting outside the bank in the RB320 the other day waiting for the wife, she comes out and **** knows what i did but the alarm goes mental. Got the alarm to shut the **** up (little kids pointing and laughing their wee a***s off by this time ), starts up the car and off we go. 2 minutes later I get texted to my mobile, car reg number, GPS Co ordinates and the time the alarm was activated. 30 seconds later i get the car reg again, the postcode and exact adress where the alarm went off.......neat or what?

I can send a message and it will tell me exactly where the car is, what the temperature is and the battery voltage. Can also be set to send a text when it goes over a certain speed - i remind the garage of this when i put it in for a service!!

Vigilante Group is the way to go. Round em up and beat the **** outa them 'cause lets face it, if they didnae steal something from you they stole from some poor barsteward!

Newage Imprezas (2001-Present)

No. - Username - Model Year (MY) - Model

1. Double Zero MY01 WRX

2. scoobysailor MY01 WRX

3. Keap_scooby MY01 WRX

4. Scooby Doom MY01 WRX

5. Aberscoob MY01 WRX

6. ScoUK MY01 WRX

7. Dietbruboy MY01 WRX

8. Sheep MY01 WRX

9. Seevers MY01 WRX

10. ANDYJSG MY01 WRX

11. Nitchiec MY01 WRX UK300

12. Big P UK300 MY01 WRX UK300

13. ScubaRoo MY02 WRX

14. steve_nairn_sti MY02 WRX

15. .....................removed..................

16. moto MY02 WRX

17. Rhindpiece MY02 WRX

18. 360ste MY02 STI

19. mjci7nt2 MY02 STI

20. Kev 580 MY02 STI Type UK

21. GaryD & Lesley MY02 STI Type UK

22. hammy MY02 STI Type UK

23. SG MY02 STI Type UK

24. Dave (Helium) MY02 STI Type UK

25. Scooby-Girl MY02 STI Type UK

26. Westtra MY02 STI Type UK

27. KINGHORN MY02 STI Type UK

28. Reidzer44 MY02 STI Type UK

29. Spikkey MY02 STI Type UK

30. JAC MY02 STI Type UK Prodrive

31. rallye 6 MY03 WRX

32. Stu_B MY03 WRX

33. Irish Al MY06 Forester STi

34. oobster MY03 WRX

35. bigbadboab MY03 WRX

36. DrewG MY03 WRX

37. mctwistuk MY03 WRX

38. ScOObarOO MY03 STI Type UK

39. Dean MY03 STI Type UK

40. Mr Orkney MY03 STI Type UK

41. Scootmuldoon MY03 STi Type UK

42. bbigman2000 MY03 STi Type UK PPP

43. STi_Bandit MY04 STi Type UK

44. Fai 17 MY04 STi Type UK

45. Scoobymark MY04 STi Type UK

46. scoobyiain MY04 STi Type UK

47. scoob fae ork MY04 STi Type UK

48. bbigman2000 MY04 WR1 #92

49. Pav MY04 WR1 #472

50. Gogsie MY04 STi JDM

51. Rednosespeccltd MY04 Spec C LTD JDM

52. Ed-209 MY05 WRX swrt

53. Higgy MY05 WRX

54. st3ph3n MY05 WRX

55. Mako MY05 WRX

56. Pugpaul MY07 STi Type UK

57. PECO MY05 WRX

58. jimser MY01 Spec C-RA (the ugly bug)

59. Snoopy MY05 WRX

60. Arch MY05 WRX

61. young-buck27 MY06 STi Spec D

62. mctwistuk MY06 STi TYPE UK

63. Fraz. A MY05 WRX 300

64. Spaceman MY05 WRX SWRT

65. Richie Cross MY05 WRX Wagon

66. G. Mac MY05 STi Type UK

67. Digital MY05 STi Type UK

68. Clutdav MY07 STi Type UK

69. Kebab Nemesis MY07 RB320

70. Craig Mac MY05 STi Type UK

71. ali37 MY05 STi Type UK

72. COLZO MY05 STi Type UK

73. Billyboy MY05 STi Type UK

74. Dipsy MY05 STi JDM

75. NKWRX MY06 WRX

76. The Welsho MY06 WRX

77. Gordoncbr6 MY06 WRX Wagon

78. 4hero MY06 STi Type UK

79. STI Pretender MY06 STi Type UK

80. dynamix MY06 STi Type UK

81. b16dmc MY06 STi Type UK

82. TheBlackSheep MY06 STi Type UK

83. IainC MY06 STi Type UK

84. lv-426 MY06 STi Type UK

85. sti.spec d MY06 STi spec D

86. Ian Coulter MY06 STi spec D

87. Mrs Big Den MY07 WRX

88. Big Den MY07 STi Type UK

89. Boyakasha MY07 STi Type UK

90. Dr H MY07 STi Type UK

91. markymark MY07 STi Type UK

92. Karps MY07 STi Spec D

93. Bought a Pup MY07 STi Spec D

94. Selkie/ex leper MY07 RB320

95. fivetide MY03 WRX Wagon

96. s25yme MY06 WRX SL

97. Addison MY06 WRX SL

98. iain01 MY07 GB270

99. Rallyfever MY04 STi Type UK

100. Stubaroo MY05 WRX

101. Hutch1973 MY03 WRX

102. JSFB MY05 WRX

103. Bobby C WRX GB 270

104. Oxbig1 MY02 STi Type UK P/drive

105. Gee Wr1 MY04 WR1 487

106. BigAl024 MY07 WRX GB270 Saloon - Good to be back!!

107. Peacher MY05 WRX SL

108. Bono270269 MY02 WRX

109. Buffalo MY03 WRX

110. Mast-P MY03 ??

111. scoobysailor MY01 WRX

112. Frank_STI MY04 STi Type UK

113. BigGordon MY03 WRX

114. Duane82 MY03 STi Type UK

115. P4UL WRX MY04 WRX

116. ChemX MY05 STi Type UK Prodrive

117. Kloon MY03 WRX

118. Speech MY03 WRX

119. Wagonwheel MY05 WRX Wagon

120. Casper Spec D MY06 STi Spec D

121. GRWP MY04 WRX ( was MY03 GX-Sport )

122. Bugeye29 MY02 STi Type UK

123. DWOOTON MY07 GB270 Saloon

124. T1000Arab MY05 WRX

125. RS Grant MY07 STi Spec D

126. Clarke MY02 STi Type UK Prodrive

127. Smiler AS MY06 WRX Wagon

128. Lainey MY03 WRX

129. djkrisg MY07 STi Type UK

130. dale1980 MY02 STi JDM

131. neilswrx my06 sti hawkeye

132. Shelly_Scooby MY03 WRX

133. Terzo Neil MY03 WRX PPP

134. tallmansand My05 sti type uk

135. Maxxed_Ross 07 Hawkeye RB320 #316

136. saltire scoobie 03 blobeye wrx

137. weedman MY07 GB270 Wagon

138. sti_steve MY03 STi Type UK Prodrive

139. Gstar 07 GB270

140. Richie1985 MY03 STI Type Uk PPP

141. Gazb MY05 WRX

142. Hosstheboss MY07 RB320 #181

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Classic Imprezas (1993-2001)

No. - Username - Model Year (MY) - Model

1. jodie typeRA MY92 Type RA

2. Donald MY92 WRX

3. Weeb MY93 STI

4. D.S MY93 WRX

5. scoobyfuzzy MY93 WRX

6. Todd MY93 WRX

7. Mako MY93 WRX

8. stevie 4 MY93 WRX

9. Damo STi MY93 WRX

10. John Stevenson MY94 RA 2.5

11. MY94 MY94 STi V1 Wagon

12. WRXMANIA MY94 WRX STi V1

13. Redscoobydoo MY94 WRX STi

14. Road Warrior MY94 WRX

15. Tichy MY94 WRX

16. Gus the Bus MY94 WRX 2.1 RA

17. Kenny. S MY95 STi Type RA

18. Tommystira MY95 STi Type RA

19. James666 MY95 STi Wagon 555 Limited

20. p1ggm MY98 STi Wagon

21. z1000 MY95 STi V2

22. Gambler MY95 WRX

23. andy findlay MY95 WRX

24. neilswrx MY95 WRX

25. sammot MY95 WRX

26. Gordyq MY95 WRX

27. FastScooby MY95 WRX

28. johnh MY95 WRX

29. Ac!D MY95 UK Turbo

30. billyyoung MY95 UK Turbo

31. banffie boy MY95 STi Type RA

32. micra_wrc MY96 STi Type RA V-Limited

33. Pongo MY96 STi Type RA

34. TheSquirrel555 MY96 WRX STi Limited 555

35. coulty MY96 WRX STi V2

36. Oz *sti* MY96 STi V3

37. Methodman555 MY96 WRX

38. Mrs p1ggm MY97 STi Type R

39. jonnyb80 MY96 UK Turbo

40. ScottySTI MY97 STi V3

41. B9RY C MY97 V3 STi

42. Ross9 MY97 STi Type R

43. butcher boy MY97 WRX

44. WRC No1 MY97 UK

45. Catalunya80 MY97 UK Cat No. 80

46. Duncatr MY97 UK Cat No. 99

47. Ryancat-85 MY97 UK Cat No. 132

48. Simmie MY97 UK Turbo Wagon

49. John Stevenson MY97 UK Turbo Wagon

50. tosh32 MY96 WRX

51. fraz692002 MY97 Catalunya

52. Arbroath Smokie MY98 22B

53. John Stevenson MY98 Secret Project

54. Carl Davey MY98 STi Type RA

55. Seafar99 MY98 STi V5 Wagon

56. RubyTheScooby MY98 Sport

57. Zanders MY98 Type R

58. Darryll MY98 Type R

59. scientific steve MY98 Type R

60. Chris Reside MY98 Type R

61. scoobykev MY98 UK Turbo

62. RRS 555 MY98 UK Turbo

63. Thebluedragon MY98 UK Terzo No. 54

64. Terzo Neil MY98 UK Terzo No. 306

65. scoobyscoop MY98 UK Turbo Wagon

66. MrBadger MY98 UK Turbo Wagon

67. John Stevenson MY98 UK WR PPP

68. Euan_r MY98 UK Turbo

69. SCOOBAY MY99 22B Type UK

70. Col 666 MY99 UK Turbo

71. Chris_C201 MY99 STi V5

72. mslorach MY99 RB5 No.41

73. Boris B MY99 UK Turbo Wagon

74. Bigdavie MY99 UK Turbo

75. Jasonb MY99 UK Turbo

76. Frank C MY99 STi RA Limited 338/1000

77. Stripe MY99 UK Turbo

78. Ciaran MY99 RB5 PPP

79. philip_w MY99 UK Turbo

80. Greenmonster MY99 UK Turbo

81. Ian Coulter MY99 UK Turbo

82. jae MY99 UK Turbo

83. Rabie2412 MY99 Uk Turbo

84. Shep MY98 Terzo

85. graemegj MY99 UK Sport Wagon

86. craigwrx MY00 P1

87. Jcscoob MY00 P1

88. Whitelaw MY00 P1

89. Hepy MY00 P1

90. H4AFY MY00 P1

91. Katie MY00 P1

92. Rossco MY00 STi Type R

93. SergeantScooby MY00 STi Type R

94. ScoobySounds MY00 WRX

95. Iqy MY00 UK Turbo

96. thefastone MY00 UK Turbo

97. Nanaki MY00 UK Turbo

98. Cullenmin MY98 STi Type R

99. Marky.t.s MY00 UK Turbo

100. Ally-b MY00 UK Turbo

101. Vicki MY00 UK Turbo

102. Dtabbit77 MY00 UK Turbo

103. fiestajohn MY00 UK Turbo

104. Fiefster MY00 UK Turbo Wagon

105. Tazman MY00 UK Turbo Wagon

106. Bryhp MY00 UK Turbo Wagon

107. Big Del MY00 UK Wagon

108. lb6jmy MY99 UK Sport Wagon

109. Rossibarr MY96 McRae Series #142

110. Miss Scooby STI MY98 STi Type R

111. ur.a.bus MY99 UK Turbo

112. flounder MY00 UK Turbo

113. Pinz MY00 UK Turbo Wagon

114. Derek Fleming MY97 Catalunya #169

115. Ac!D STi V3 Type RA

116. Scooba MY93 WRX

117. Scooba MY96 WRX(track car)

118. superstar_tradesman MY97 V3 STi 555

119. Enne_aitch MY00 Sport Special

120. Boab type ra MY94 WRX Type RA

121. Daves2rs MY94 WRX

122. b4z MY96 UK Turbo

123. mikeyb13 MY97 STi Type R

124. Naughty T MY97 Sport

125. Joe G MY95 STi V2

126. PaulC555 MY00 STi Type RA Track Car.

127. Mrs PaulC555 MY00 Turbo 2000 Wagon

128. Mckay MY96 WRX V-Limited #231

129. SMITHY300 MY98 WRX Prodrive (1998)

130. Ozzy MY99 RB5

131. Mic MY00 UK Turbo

132. phil_g MY96 WRX V-Limited #236

133. Midnight21 MY96 WRX Wagon

134. Grasshopper MY95 STi Type RA

135. Kaylz_555 MY98 Sport

136. Braveheart MY96 STi

137. Tommo9375 MY99 UK Turbo

138. STI Pretender MY97 V3 STi Type R

139. Paul-Killie MY99 UK Turbo

140. **Typer666 MY97 turbo 2000 4wd**

141. CJE MY00 sport

142. CRAIG D MY95 RA Track Car

143. Connor - MY95 Sport

144. brocli MY00 UK Turbo

145. Mick67 MY97 sti v3

146. Rab555 MY96 Sport

147. Frae MY00 uk turbo 2000

148. STiGaz MY00 Ver6 STi

149. Brunty - MY95 WRX Type RA

150. Scuba - MY98 UK Turbo

151. ~ ~ Cal ~ ~ - MY93 WRX with STi engine

125. craigib76 MY94 UK Turbo Wagon

you are all probably sick to death of folk wanting your money and plus, in this recession you probably dont want to give anything to charity.

the recent Jade saga has probably turned you off people fighting cancer but I've got a friend thats got more bags more courage and battled far more problems than that wannabe celebrity had...

Maggie has fought:

- cancer in the bowel, had operation then chemo,

- cancer in the liver, had operation then chemo

- cancer in the abdomen and lungs, couldnt operate, got chemo

- travelled to Australia for radical operation to remove lining in abdomen, stomach muscles and remaining tumours, got chemo and radiofrequency ablation

- post op checkups revealed lesions in liver, large mass in pancreas and a collapsed lung.

- came home, checkups revealed nodes in small bowel and cancer in the skin.

- she cant have any more operations, her only options are radiotherapy and chemo to keep it from spreading.

she's been told that she was going to die about 7 times over the past 2 years but she keeps fighting.

she's got 2 gorgeous girls, aged 2 and 4, that gives her the drive to get out of bed in the morning and hassle docs and medics to treat her.

we're doing the Race for Life with her this year and I'm asking for donations, even a fiver will help.

If her story has moved you enough to put your hand in your pocket then you can donate direct to her page here

add "Imy's friend" in the display name, she's not going to have a scooby (pardon the pun ) who you are.

thanks for reading,

Imy

Glad to do this - we all know someone who has been affected by this monsterous disease.

I've sent the link to Maggies page to friends and collegues as well.

Be aware that when you check into some hotels and they issue you with a swipe card for the room door your card details may be copied onto the room key card! One of our guys had his details cloned and the hotel admitted that they do this for "security reasons"?? I ALWAYS take the door swipe card with me when i leave and shred it - you should all do the same IMO.

Whether or not making your own video in that kind of case is the right thing to do who knows. Remember, they are American.

At the risk of upsetting some of you sensitive souls out there i feel compelled to mention my disbelief and disgust at the News of the World running a 12 page special on this numpties funeral?

i wonder what we will see in the national press when they start the funeral services for the 16 guys who lost their lives on the chopper crash? I'll have a guess at a half page, somewhere in the middle of the fcukin paper if that!

I read one or two of the comments from "fans", Mr I Donthavea****inmindofmyown from Essex says "she was an inspiration to us all" - eh no, i don't fcuking think so ye *****r, save your so called grief for those who deserve it and stop jumping on the band wagon of this poor bitches miserable existance.