scoobysailor

I agree with Kenny. I had a brand new blobeye WRX back in 05 which I swore i wasn't going to modify in any way. I then started to go on SIDC runs etc and ended up putting a PPP on it before selling it. I was scoobyless for a while and then bought a bugeye WRX which had some sensible mods already on (around 270 BHP) with the intention of modding it for a fast road / track car. I put handling, braking, performance and interior mods on it (in that order!!) and ended up with a very usable 330+bhp. I was then thinking of the next stage of uprgades - APs, better suspension (than the TEINs that were fitted), bigger turbo etc, etc, etc...

I wasn't using the car as much as I had been and decided that it was good enough as it was. I haven't done anything else to it for a couple of years now except keep it well maintained and serviced. It still puts a smile on my face (and a surprised look on BMW / Audi drivers!!) every time I get in it.

I think you just need to work out how far you're going to go.

Hmmm........maybe just another couple of BHP would be nice

Seems to be a bit of a military theme here in outdoors decorating pmsl

Kenny

Here's a Royal Navy one for then...................

When I was younger I was loan drafted to the Royal Yacht where one of my primary roles was Cerimonial Umberlla Party (no joke!!) which involved me waiting at the end of the gangway in full No 1 uniform in the pissing rain (sometimes for up to a hour) with a closed umberella just so I could open it when VIP arrived by car to board the ship.

Add that to polishing brass in the rain, sweeping puddles in the rain and sweeping the jetty clear of dust and sand IN BAHRAIN - happy days!

I'm sure it was the same car, still had the morettes and SW Motorsport graphics on it. Sounded awesome as it pulled away from the traffic lights. I remember higgy giving it a work out at the highland fling a few years ago..... What a car!!

Anyone remember Higgy's old black Bugeye monster?? It still sounds awesome.

I'm sure I seen it in Helensburgh this morning when I was out walking my dog. Did he sell it to someone through here 'cause it wasn't him driving.

I know I'm stating the obvious but check the fluid level in your wee header tank, mine was losing fluid very slowly due to a pin hole in the braided hoses, replaced them and filled up the tank and the light has stayed of since. Quick and easy fix (if you haven't checked this already).

This is the most entertaining thread thats been on here for a while....

Baz, I'm up for it, I've PMd you on SCOTTISHSCOOBIES.NET

Seriously though, it's JUST a car, just get out there and drive it (even if it's slowly like me!! )

Just shows even Kwik Fit have some really nice guys working for them. Thumbs up to Mr Scott (MOT Tester) Cheers mate.

My wife uses the Kwikfit in Helensburgh all the time - they're the same, dead helpfull and definately not a rip off (not in out experience over a couple of years anyway)

Hi all, after i come back my hols i'm looking to try get some pennies together and get approx 350 bhp out my02 wrx. Its currently running approx 300 bhp but been looking at afp 18g and was wondering if anyone else is running one on there wrx, what kind of bhp they were getting and if they have had any problems with standard internals.

Geo

I've got an AFP 16G with supporting mods on my 01 WRX (let me know if you want a full list of the supporting modes) and mine is 335 bhp/325 Lbft. I have been running around on standard internals for about 18 months with no issues so far.

aye, clocked you too Big J

gave you flashes, big waves and a couple of toots

your car looked great

did you spot that my rear o/s mud flap was gone?

reversed over it at Crossford and ripped it off the bumper

Nice to see you back on the road again - I was up at the Inlaws at the weekend and seen your new car on the drive.

Well I've made my mind up today and the RA is staying put and will get used when I can

Thanks all for your input (well apart from Deldo ) it is very much appreciated

Gus, I've been going throught he same........recently started a new job (still in the Navy) but not using the car a fraction of how much as I used to, partly due to fuel costs, partly due to getting the time.

I was considering selling mine until I thought about the time and money I've spent on it and the laughs I've had driving it and decided to keep it and just drive it when it when I can.

anyone got contact details for salvage/breakers in glasgow area that would be willing to take a 98 wrx that has a snapped timing belt.

looking for this to go asap

thanks, martin

There's Scottish Subarus at 223 Dunbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5ND. (Just over the Erskine Bridge past the airport).

Give him a bell on 07791 988191.

I only have some of the OEM bits left so putting it back to original spec isn't really an option.

There's a guy at my work who is interested in it for a track car....so he might be getting a bargain!!

I am selling my second and most cherished scooby to make way for my third project but have no idea what it's worth.........

Handling

TEIN Superstreet coilovers

Hypertech fast road geometry

Whiteline steering rack bushes

Whiteline drop links rear

Whiteline anti roll bar rear

Whiteline front strut brace

Whiteline anti lift kit

Brakes

Tarox Sport Japan discs (Front)

Mintex xtreme pads (Front)

Mintex 5.1 fluid

Goodridge hoses

Reconditioned callipers all round

Performance

Uprated fuel pump (Walbro 255)

Panel filter

NGKPFR7B's

Full Hayward & Scott decat exhaust system

Decat STi uppipe (heatwrapped)

HKS SSQV

ECUTEK remap by Andy Forrest

TD05-16G turbo from Andy Forrest

550cc pink injectors

STi intercooler, pipes and Y piece

STi undertray

STi intercooler spray

Styling

HKS turbo timer

DEFI 60mm gauges and carbon fibre centre pod (oil pressure, oil temp and boost pressure)

Front upper and lower mesh kit

Headlight eyebrows

Crystal smoked front set

STi 8 rear spoiler

STi 8 Bonnet scoop

STi radiator cap (1.3 bar)

Prodrive oil cap

Subaru window graphics

Prodrive spoiler graphics

Innovite tarmac two alloys

Mudflaps

335 BHP / 325 Lbft with dyno printout.

Car is a '01 Bugeye WRX with 92K and a full service history with all work being done by either Dunc at Hypertech or Stevie at SW Motorsport. Receipts for around £4K of work.

I know it's a buyers market at the moment so am thinking around £3,500 - too high or a good buy - opinions please......

Thanks very much folks.........just starting to sober up now!!

Should the biker not have looked right and left before crossing two lanes

That's what I thought....... Unfortunately the good people of the Kingdom of Bahrain had other ideas!

Lol.....been busy with work. But back in the UK in time for Summer (all ten days of it!!).

Might even make it to few meets this year......

From what I remember of the area you never reach those speeds anyway because you're usually stuck behind;

a. An 80 years old woman peering over the steering wheel doing a steady 25 mph and breaking for every corner.

b. A nice farmer dropping mud all over the road and churning it up with his big tractor tyres.

c. A big group of lycra clad bicycle riders.

d. Me driving like a. above.

You got the car back from dunc the Fraser, saw the gauges getting fitted when mines was in getting ripped apart

bobby

Yeah, picked it up on Friday......just in time for the snow this weekend . Good to be back behind the wheel again :biggrinsanta:

Have a fiddle you can't break them

Oh I bet I could......I've got hands like feet!! Cheers for the info, I'll give it a bash tomorrow.

Has anyone got a link to a operating manual for the Defi link controller (or can you tell me how), to set up the warning levels etc

http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=68&products_id=1516

Cheers

i have the yoko parada spec2's on the scoob they are ace in the dry and real sh!t in the wet but this could be down to my driving

It's not your driving mate - I have the same tyres on mine and it's exactly the same in the wet, especially round roundabouts. Toyo T1R's for me everytime.

The lads at work were telling me about this today......don't recall seeing a silver one around Helensburgh.

ALL ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS WILL BE GLADLY ACCEPTED i want to get this car right and you lot are a mountain of knowledge

kenny

Do all the hard work on the engine then put it in mine

Best of luck with this build Kenny, lookin' forward to seeing this finished and on the road - post loads of pics.

Fraser

Lol......Didn't see you either time Neil. First time out for the Scooby for a while - just waiting for some goodies to arrive