db scoob

It sure was.

Im proud to support Gordon Shedden in winning the Championship, just a pity it wasnt in a Subaru!

Hi there - really interesting to see all the parts like that - I cant wait to see the finished car. Looks like you are doin a great job, Im very impressed.

Welcome from another first time Scoob owner - it'll change your life.

Hi ccrien, my book is written by Chris Rees who is a motoring journalist and wrote for Japanese Performance mag amongst others and has owned at least three scoobs - it covers all the different types and has a section on rallying and he does seem to be a real enthusiast having driven them himself. It also has a basic maintenance section (which is pretty basic) and at the back a list of stats for all the different models. Looks to be a good read - I got it from Amazon too for around £7 incl P&P.

Nothing like a bit of reading on the scoobs of a Saturday night lol

Hi there, thought Id post something different.

I just bought the Haynes Enthusiast Guide to the Subaru Impreza and cannot wait for some great bedtime reading - has anyone read this and does anyone have any comments.

I hope to be an complete expert on the Scoob very soon and know my Prodrive from my RA-R - I also spotted a prototype convertible in the book, could be the next big thing!

In addition to this, whats opinion on Jap tuner mags - I personally prefer Japanese Performance (its a bit more tech) as my chosen read but theres also Banzai which is not too shabby. Or are there better ones out there?

Please post your replies here

Thanks, Im happy to give it a try! Yorkshires always nice for a hol and I could happily keep to the speed limit on the way down knowing the track is there waiting for the scoob to race round.

hear, hear!

Hi there & welcome - it could be under "Whats this rusty part" I think in Gen Sub discussion. Also I presume you mean SCB Newbridge near Edinburgh - I was readin through Motorz weekly and noticed Japanese Auto Parts, they are in Govan - I have never used them but thought it might be helpful if you need the part. Or I can recommend McIndoes garage in Dechmont, West Lothian although I dont know if youre trying to do the job yoursel but they are very good and have helped me out with some advice.

Good luck, gotta keep the newage on the road.

It looks like it might be a European holiday for me then .... or maybe Lincolnshire!

Croft's nearer - does anyone rate this track? (remember Im a beginner theyre all awesome to me!)

Hi there all.

I recently attended the SIDC track morning at my nearest track at Knockhill and am now keen to try out others. Whilst Knockhill was enjoyable I felt the track length of 1.27 miles was on the short side and the straights could have been longer! I have discussed Kames on this forum so am looking to see which is the best track for us Scoobs in particular.

I might even consider booking a holiday next year with visiting a nearby track (eg England or whatever ....) in mind so would welcome some opinions on this.

So, WHATS THE BEST TRACK out there?

ps I liked the look of Croft from the plan I looked at ..

Hello - njoid the trackday, myself and the motor survived successfully - I learnt a lot about myself and the car and probably got in quite a few cars way at the same time lol. Am keen to try again, might even get my own helmet now. Sounds better that there was 20 scoobs at Kames - its nice to check out other ones although there were some nice vehicles at Knockhill they were not quite scoobs . September maybe too soon for my budget but wouldnt rule Kames out later on - better warn them when Im on my way.

Also Flat Out photography took some really great pics too - a cool day at Knockhill all round.

Thanks for letting me know - Ill see how myself and the motor do at Knockhill this weekend and could consider Kames maybe. I got the warm up list today and cannot believe there are only 3 Subarus (all Imprezas!). Gotta represent then

Checked out Kames - not too far from me at around 50 miles. Would be good to try and seems reasonably priced too, will keep my ears pinned back for info.

Sounds good! and youve just added a track to my knowledge - I hadnt heard of Kames before! Im hoping to take my scoob to Knockhill next Sunday - dont know if the motor has been before but its my first trackday.

Good to know

and glad ur scoobs back in full health again.

some useful advice there Davey

Sounds good, wish I lived nearer to take a look

Thanks guys for some helpful advice

Hello there I have a question about whether to use unleaded or super unleaded in my 2001 standard WRX? I cant seem to find a definite answer anywhere. The guy who sold me my car said normal unleaded is fine and this is what Ive been using but I noticed today it says super inside the fuel flap.

As the WRX has been running fine a debate has started between my man and I - he says stick with the unleaded and save the cash (he runs a diesel!) and I think super is the way to go.

Also any petrol brands to be recommended? Im hoping to take the scoob to the track soon so I guess super unleaded would be the way to go in that case.

Its probably an age old question and excuse my newbie ignorance but I would like an opinion - Im hoping to run my scoob for some time to come and keep it in tip top condition.

My wheels are now so worn some guy in a Corsa tried to race me the other day

- winter or summer I gotta get these new wheels!

Long live bug eyes!

Hello there

Hi there Im on my first scoob - a standard bug eye 2001 - its a good place to be. Welcome.

Hi there Sco - thanks for the advice. I have just got them tidied up just now as I had the same problem as you about pricey replacements. Its good to know they could maybe be made up from something at a lesser cost. Rust is the enemy with our weather.