Mako

Well not really a substitute more a new toy.[] As I am feeling a bit down since leaving the Subaru network I decided that the best thing to take my mind off it was some good old retail therapy, thanks to my ever caring wife. Just got home after picking this up[] pics are a bit dark and don't really show it's colour but it's actually a pearl purple. had a few bikes over the years but nothing like this... it's frapping amazing. Love it Love it Love it Cheers a happy Russ[][]

Guys and Gals I am really touched by your kind comments. Thankyou so much. Your continued support is definately helping me thru what has been a heart wrenching decision. I look forward to seeing you all at future meets and events. I am due you all a drink. Thank you Russ

Thank you for all your words of encouragement, it means a lot to me. It has been a difficult decision for me to leave the Subaru network and not one I made rashly. Many of you who know me will be well aware of the fact that I could never envisage being involved with anything other than Subaru but I know I have made the right decision. I litterally have Subaru in my blood[] That will never change, and in the words of a big Austrian Cyborg "AH'LL BE BACHK" [] Gus, you will always have the pax seat in whatever jallopy I can put together for next year[] Peter, hmmm I quite like that idea, do you want me to send my CV or will my waist measurement do[] Thanks again folks C ya all somewhere soon[] Russ

Thanks all[Y] much appreciated. Russ

Well folks, it is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all that as of 4pm today I no longer work for Eden Subaru in Fife. It has been a fairly hard 2 years helping set up a new dealership but it has been enjoyable. I have met some fantastic people over the last 6 years with Subaru in one shape or another and I have sold many of you your first, second and even third Scoob. Many of you have bought your accessories and spares off me and a few of you have had the odd pax lap in the auld jallopy[] you know who you are[] To all of you great people I would like to say a huge thanks. Your support and friendship is very dear to me. I will still try to attend as many events as possible, just don't ignore me as I won't be in a Scoob[] Once again THANK YOU Russ

Hey Matey wondered how long it would be before seen you on here[] Glad you're happy with the motor. Welcome to a whole new world of car ownership[Y] If you're not doing anything tomorrow you should try and come up to knockhill SIDC Trackday 9am -1pm Spectating is free and you'll get to meet a load of magic people. Might even have a space for you in the auld jallopy if I can get Gus out the pax seat[] lol Cheers Russ

ON TRACK :- 1. ScOObarOO 2. FastScooby (hopefully) 3. S.A.S.. 4. Fai17 5. Mako SPECTATING & PAX LAPS 1.

[:$] Thankyou. Just glad to help [] Car feels great Nicky [Y] Si, you're more than welcome bud Russ

Alan, I touch goats Russ

Jen, here's the details for the central meet (taken from events section) Hungry Horse Stirling 7-7:30pm Wed Oct 4th........... Everyone welcome....... Knockhill 7th Oct 9am-1pm Open pit Spectating free Hope you's can make it. Russ

Hi and welcome to the forum and Scoob ownership Alan and Jen [] Try and get over to the central meet in Stirling on 4th Oct. Always a really good night and a great collection of stunning scoobs to admire. Or come up to knockhill on the 7th for the trackday. If the weather is good then a cracking day out. [Y] Pax laps on offer in the auld jallopy [Y] once I prize Gus outta the passenger seat [] Russ

Martin, de badge the lot[] Smooth IMO [] Russ

Welcome [] Russ

Yes, managed to swap weekends around so booked up last night [Y] Hopefully car will be running better than the Hot Marques night [] Russ

Well Done mate. [Y][Y] Russ

[Y]Nice one buddy. Take care and hopefully see ya not long after you return. [] Russ

Well done buddy [Y] really happy for ya Russ

No worries Jim, glad I could help. Cheers to Brian for his super delivery service[Y][] Russ

[:$] no worries mate, just glad to be able to help[] have fun today, be safe see you mon eve Russ

Cheers Col, spotlights are bye bye. Yep, prefer the look of it without them too. Good pics as usual bud. Love the one of me with the car, could you not airbrush me out of it tho' kinda ruins the whole picture. Stripped out lightweight car...... big lardy driver[] "When I grow up....." HA!!! Never happen. Gus, well done mate[Y] keeping ma fingers crossed for ya. Russ

Jeez, just found this on the psi-motorsport webpage. Details of Porsche rts3 Road and Track Star concept -3 - RTS-3 Description : ORIGINATIONBased on original 2002 factory 996 Turbo in Artic Silver with full leather in red coral, leather Recaro Seats as in GT3. Full options: Aluminum and Carbon inserts, sunroof, Air conditioning, PCM, PSM mobile console, 4 pts steel rollcage, 4 airbags. The car is Left hand drive, with only 28,000km, which has had a complete overhaul and its 20,000km service. PSI GT2R designed and manufactured carbon bodywork; fenders, front and rear bumpers, side skirts, front under floor map, inner arch fenders, PSI designed carbon rear wing. POWER TRAIN - Conventional Porsche 6 speed - 2 rear wheel drive (Not 4 wheel drive as original turbo) - Sport clutch ENGINE - Six cylinder water-cooled 3.600ccm3 Twin Turbo engine - 540bhp at 6,200 rpm - 700Nm torque at 4,800 rpm VEHICLE WEIGHT - 1,390kg (standard is 1,615kg) SUSPENSION - Sport Suspension MOTON fully adjustable - Front and rear multi link axles of 996 Supercup - Stabilizer bars 996 GT3 R adjustable fitted partially with Uniball joints - FIKSE rims forged, centrifuged - 3 pieces central locking Front: 10Jx18 Michelin 245x40 ZR 18 Rear: 12.5J x 18 Michelin 315x30 ZR 18 BRAKE SYSTEM - ABS - Racing fluid - Cross drilled brake discs front 355mm, rear standard This actual vehicle is currently for sale, it has featured in a number of international Motoring Press titles since being built but has done very few miles since the engine conversion, it is a chance to own a completely one-off special edition. I don't feel so bad about him flying past me now[] 540bhp hmmmmmmmm I like

Col, I had to refuel the Jallopy and seeing as Drum station was shut we pulled in at Kinross. The Ecosse 306 .....58 secs[] knew it was quick, that's good going. Sheep, that RST3 porker, what can I say. stunning!!!! any info on it? Russ

Great night. [] Weather was superb. Hot sticky tyres galore. Think I need new tyres already. That's been 2 track days and they're pretty close to being knacked[] Brian, you're more than welcome bud, as usual I wish I had more time to take folks out but I think I managed to get everyone a lap or 5. [] Didn't get many pics but hopefully Col will be around shortly with some. Some really nice bits of kit there tonight, pug 306 was mental. sequential box, it was pretty much a full on touring car. Hope someone got a pic of the mental grey Porsche thing that was there. JC, thanks for co-piloting the jallopy. hope you enjoyed yersel[] Russ

JC, I will be leaving the house about 3.45pm to be up there for 4.20pm ish Let me know if you want to come up with me or meet me there.[] Gus, [:'(][:'(] Noooo!!! first time jallopy will be without it's co-driver. good luck with the interview[Y] Brian, see you there bud[] Kenny, come and say hello mate Russ

Last Hot Marques meeting tonight. 5 -7pm . Hopefully it will stay dry. Taking the auld jallopy up for it's final run of the season. Hopefully see some of you there[Y] Russ ps. JC let me know if you're gonna make it bud[Y]