~ ~ Cal ~~

Nae chance but thanks for looking ! This took me about 2 hours to type up so I believe it warrants some attention whoring in an effort to get it to a truly deserving owner ! http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=141575 Apologies in advance Cal

Some pics now I have sorted them out :- Ciaran - the V6 howl has always stirred my loins. The Milltek system on this car and carbon intake sound unreal. Even a mere blip of the throttle sound sweet during down changes. I think the Milltek system removes the butterfly valves on the OEM system but unsure tbh..... Cheers, Cal

We'll soon see what unfolds.......I can afford to keep the Patriot but simply dont use it enough and would like to reclaim half of the garage back. A Scooby hatch does not really appeal and the boot it pretty small. Depreciation will be rank rotten and they just dont do it for me...... Already have an Audi Avant TDI S-Line ( remapped) for my wife to run around in now so the Golf is just for pleasure / leisure / short commute CGS ( will put pics on FlickR )

Here is a piccy of the seats, a £2350 option which someone paid for before me ( nutter !)......this was one of the factors that pushed me over the edge. Previous own was a detailing freak too which is nice Spec :- Full Dealer Warranty till Oct 2010 Manual 6 Speed Gearbox 18" Omanyt Alloys (unmarked) with 4 good 225/40/18 Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres Auto Leveling Xenons Lights Welcome Home Light Function Auto Lights & Wipers Vienna Leather Upgraded Heated RECARO Bucket Seats Flat bottomed Steering Wheel Cruise control Climate Control Auto Dimming Internal Mirrors and External Heated Mirrors Center Armrest Air Cooled Glove Box 6 CD Multichanger Headunit Tyre Pressure Monitor Back 3 Factory Tinted Windows Comfort pack Winter pack Mods done to the car(These were dealer fitted from new so warranty unaffected) Milltek resonated cat-back exhaust system Air Filter box removed and new Carbon system fitted (origional air box available) Euro spec R badge on rear (blue) ******************************************************************************** * I know I shall miss the Scoob but the R32 ( already in my posession so actual pics to follow) is just creamy. The sound ( never thought I would say this ) is actually better than a burble. I have not fitted a de-resonated pipe yet which is in the boot . Pure evil I suspect I shall still be around folks so dinnae fret . Also if I am being honest I was growing tired of the image ( chav, boy racer etc). Not our perception but 99.9% of everyone elses. Cheers, Cal

Guys, As most of you know likely know, I have had a new daughter recently and already have a 2 year old son ( see where this is heading ! ). It has dawned on me that the track day / B-Road weapon I have been grooming over the last 13 months is barely getting used yet I have spent £3.5K on it in that short period ! I have used it on one SIDC track day at Knockhill and it has seen no other action whatsover other than the odd 45 minute run on dry weekends or evenings to keep it ticking over nicely.... In summary, I have loved Scoobys since L555 BAT appeared on the scene and have owned a bugeye, hawkeye and classic and been a member in here for 5 years or so. Even before that I hung around in here with my Civic Type R for a good year or so hankering for 4WD and turbo action. It's occured to me that whilst I love a balls out 300+bhp Scooby, my life does not allow me enough time to enjoy the car fully and it therefore sits in my garage for the majority of the time. I miss hearing a burble everyday as an everyday runner and recently got an Audi Avant for a family run-about. It made me realise that I need a car that looks nice and sounds better for every day needs. For this reason, yesterday I bought a Mk5 Golf R32 which has been given the Milltek treatment. It sounds like God shouting angrily, is very comfortable and wafts about with ease and looks the dawgs. So with much regret, I shall be selling my WRX ( a.k.a The Patriot ) in the next few days, coming weeks. I shall be putting a detailed advert together for this cracking little car. I'll still be in "here" once and a while and have made a lot of good friends in here so I wont be leaving the flock and will still be a KH regular. So expect to see an extremely affordable but very sorted WRX for sale real soon. A few memories........ At the Ring Duffus Dip A pregnant Natalie being driven over the Applecross Pass Main straight on the Ring In hot pursuit again at The Ring When the Squirrel was the Squirrel and not the Squiggle ! The lads on the John O' Groats Charity Run And again on my favourite bend @ KH Latest track car, The Patriot ( for sale !) - now has a reverse FMIC scoop though And many hours spen in WUZ's garage ! Cheers Russell ! Boyakasha sporting a nice wee syrup fig and the future looks like this......... and sounds like this :- Cheers folks, you have made me spend all my money and consumed tons of V-Power over 1/6 of my life ! Oh and made me buy cameras, x-boxes and the like.... Thanks go to the RO's especially in addition to JohnS who keeps us alive and kicking at KH / Alford etc. Grant & Imy dont do too shabby a job in the logistics department either ! Cal p.s compiled this as I cant sleep but having spent a bit of time doing it I am wondering if I am doing the right thing. A kaleidoscope of memories up there for sure !

That is exceptionally tidy sir !! Love the pics and clean looks. Real nice pieces of kit those coilovers ! Presumably on the back road from Newton to Girvan you'll wind em' up a bit ?! They'll be perfect for the sweeping roads that take you up to the A74 however ( cant remember the name of that fine road ) Cheers cal

That was weird - in my Youtube clip above I highlighted my favourite episode of TG...................what did they do tonight - almost a carbon copy ! My faith is completely restored ! Exeptionally funny and the footage was mind blowing. They really do have the best jobs in the UK ! How funny was Clarkson's hat ? Quality !

Thanks ma' man - got a dillema on my hands but swinging to the Lowepro

Lets hope they faff about less with tanks and stuff like that and bring back REAL episodes like this belter :- Anyone with me on this one ? Whilst we're at it let's ditch the soundtracks and just focus on the exhaust / engine sounds

marko - was it this guy ? http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/dosmartbuy/

Marko - do you remember his username ? Been stung before but that sounds better than Jessops £79 ! Anyone heard of these as an alternative ? http://www.cameratown.com/reviews/kata3n1/ Seem to be highly rated and there are stockists in Scotland http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/item/KTD3N11/ Cal

Cool shot Neil - how long did you sit tight for ? Remote activation used ?

Some pics of a different speed machine Let me confirm that travel on those bad boys Some close up's Cheers Cal

ideally i would want one that is robust enough to go mountain biking with so this could also be a winner too ? http://www.shuttertalk.com/articles/katar102

cheers fellas ! lowepro jobbie it is then

What do you guys use ? I am looking to acquire a sub £100 camera bag ala slingshot stylee ( Lowepro type) Any other advice on such matters ? Cheers Cal

Time will tell but winter is never a good time to punt a car...... However, 3 miles after hauling her out the garage I know exactly why I love Scoobies and THAT burble, pop, whoosh Much to ponder !

Considering my future car options and what I would get for The Patriot if I sold her OR traded..... Has anyone experience of this ? Bottom line is that my car is too good to scrap but when offered 4K of something else it becomes attractive That said, the ecu, turbo, and many other parts = a small fortune if I had the time or inclination to strip it back to standard Has anyone any thoughts experience on this topic ? Contraversial with a 16 year old car which is very light and likely very collectable if kept in good nick in years to come ! Cheers Cal

Unsure of your location @ present Callum but give me a bell if you are in ABZ - we MUST get some decent fly by and in car footage of the rally slag for YouTube consumption ......

£28 up to 17 '' with tyres according to their pricing

Just used this lot to send a mountain bike from Aberdeen to Bristol http://www.paisleyfreight.com/ Booked online, paid by Paypal and it was delivered via CityLink Cheap as chips

Loving the thought of 600 rampant horses Dont give up Callum - gearbox is merely a consumable item after all ! Cal

Haha - i had 35 mins to kill so mucked about with the self timer Many thanks for all of the kind messages folks Cheers Cal

Hey all, Just back from the hospital today with our second child, a daughter named Niamh Ellie Shand. ( Irish Gaelic pronounced " Nieve" ) She was 7 lbs 10 oz & born on Monday http://calum-shand.fotopic.net/c1767761.html Mighty chuffed with the new addition but you might not "see" me on here for a while as I'll have to chase our son Finlay around for a few months. On 2 weeks paternity leave though for now.... I may have bagged promotion at work too which means a potential company car ( thinking Audi S4 or BMW 330D) . It that comes to fruition then I may sell The Patriot. Not getting as much use out of her as I thought I would Hope you're all well Cheers Cal

Mega news matey !