paulc555

grant, glad you liked the car....still not sure about that noise though... welsh...what you on about (ha ha) ................... know ive got a strange accent, some say sexy however....but didnt want to spread that around in male company obviously...

Hi Devlin Thanks for that....will see what happens today..and if I dont get anywhere then I will give you a buzz...think it just needs the foam fixed...the material is fine..not even worn...puzzled as to how it happened... will keep in touch cheers Paul

Hi John Spoke to the dealer I got the car from today...he's 99% sure the seat was alright when I picked the car up..its in such a strange place, usually the seat goes at the get in and out side.. anyway he is ringing me with the number of a guy who should be able to fix it......hopefully..funny how things like that can really spoil your enjoyment of the car.... fingers crossed.....will use the "get a seat" as a last option.... cheers

Morning all noticed a problem with my driver seat this morning...the left hand side (handbrake side) wrap round section foam has split in behind the material... does anyone know of any good upholstery fixer uppers in central scotland..... really annoyed me..only got the car two weeks ago...not sure if it was damaged then or not.....but need to get it fixed.. cheers ... Paul

cheers devlin....... really enjoying it...... sorry to hear the glasgow meet wasnt great.... ah well heres to the next central one.... speak to you soon... paul

I second that... a good night even though i only stayed for the stirling meet... thanks to everyone for their help in solving the mystery of "hey whats my car" top marks to all those who said an impreza.... special mention of thanks to grant.....you right you really do read to much..your knowledge of imprezas is scccarrryyyyy.whoooooooo story about colin mcrae was hilarious by the way..... now i know who to get help from all the time... hope glasgow went alright.... so delvin did you make it after all...??????????? im off out in my sti3 i can say that with confidence now!!!

Im up for that.....free food...exxcelllent..... only joking...happy to make an appearance...

derek... sorry diet coke wasnt it?? off to scarborough now until tomorrow....the life of a sales rep eh!!

hi all.... aye derek was thinking of him...but never see him on here that often....will keep an eye out..you going to the next meet?...got my coke money all saved up....(the drink obviously)... grant, I think I've seen the celica around...does the guy stay local to stirling/alloa...its a cracking job if im thinking of the same one?? cheers guys......

Hi Jamie thanks will give that a go...would love to know..has an ra roof vent but no diff control or water spray....but has all the sti bits...carbon strut brace sti intercooler etc.....inusured it as an ra for the first few days then checked another website with the GD number and it told me it was just an sti3 not an ra...so changed the insurance...however someone on the other scooby forum (oops) seems to think its a v ltd....am going the the next central meet so hopefully get a few of you to look at it and let me know your thoughts...would love to think im insuring the right model.... cheers

are you trying to tell me after all the stickered up imprezas at knockhill during the last track day...nobody can tell me where they got the graphics done...come on....own up.....

hi all looking to get some "subtle" no really wife will go nuts..... graphics for the new sti3... anyone know of anybody local around stirling/alloa direction who has these on file.....just looking for the side graphic done a lot smaller and a few world rally team text graphics for the side sills.... anybody????? cheers Paul

hi guys thanks brian...got some plstic screws from halfords and they seem to have done the trick after 300 templates mind you but seem okay now.... jamie...thanks for that will scoot up there today and get some so i can see what this 280bhp is all about.... cheers Paul

i think the surface area is to small for d/s tape...believe it or not thats what i sell for a living.....but wouldnt rely on this as the surface area for the tape to bond to is minimal..... plastic screws however sound about right.....ah well any excuse to drive the thing over to halfords will do.....thanks guys.... so please with the car otherwise...just need to get some octane booster now...before i give it a good thrashing up round aberfolyle on saturday

picked up my sti3 import yesterday... number plate fell of today..think dealer had stuck it on...... need a more permanent fixing any ideas..the fixing holes seem to big for a screw......do i need to get a sticker plate done for the front sill and if so are these legal....anyone advise.... need to get the plate on so i can drive my new toy????? cheers.. looking forward to seeing you all again at the central scotland meet....

1) HI SOOB (jamie) Fri 19th or 26th 2) STI o4 (stephen) EVO driver 3) PaulC555 19th BUT PREFERABLY 26TH

I'm up for it, just let me know the details...

so anyone any idea of the size of fuel tank on my new chariot...

cheers dougster.. i work in the automotive aftermarket and have regular contact with a good list of suppliers..should be able to negotiate a good deal with one of them...thanks for the offer though....

Hi all Finally got word i can pick up my sti3 next weekend....been on asking about this knocklink business, still not sure if i need one because the car is not decat and wont be thrashed to the redline..think ive only done this once in my uk... anyway...until i get this knocklink fitted can anyone advise me on the correct way to use octane booster...how much to add each time etc..am i better letting the tank nearly empty..and i suppose i need to know the size of the tank on a 96import sti... as always your experienced comments will be appreciated by me as im a complete mechanical twat.... cheers keep the octane up and all that.....

thanks phil so its knocklink, optimax and octane booster...oh the wife will be pleased....so its a definite no no....to motor on without one then.... oh dear i can feel another fight coming on......do i need to fit it straight away then?? or can i do this as my first scooby DIY task...

hi all picking up my sti3 import in 2 weeks time...still not sure about this knocklink business....do you only need to fit one if driving hard..are they really necessary for everyday to and from work driving....okay if i was going out for a blast (not that often) i'd top of the optimax with an octane booster..but what about everyday use....could think of other things to spend the £130 ish on...thanks help...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will be trading in my car for a new purchase in around 8 weeks time. Been offered a price for trade in, however just wanted to know if anyone was interested in an opportunity to purchase from me privately. Spec below Location - Clackmannanshire MY97 Turbo 2000 Silver (R plate) Service History Black Leather interior 22B rear adjustable spoiler. Quick shift gearbox Mileage 86K Just had new pads and discs all round fitted as well as new timing belt and tyres. Very good condition.... good example of a reasonably standard unmodified uk car.. good first scoob for anyone..... looking for offers around £6K sensible please......... will email pictures to anyone who needs them as I cant figure out how to post on site yet... cheers

Evening all been thinking about changing from my uk turbo to a wrx import. Been looking for a few weeks now, right the length of the country and have narrowed it down to a few cars....going to ring next week and get some insurance quotes.... so firstly......am i wise to go down the import route....???? secondly ...anyone with an import recommend a good insurance company... thanks for your help.....

Sorry to hear about the little incident Brian.... Fingers crossed not to much damage... Lucky your both okay though.... argghhhhh I hate wet roads.....................