scooby222

after yesterdays excursion to knockhill for my first trackday there in a scoob i just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped out with advice,parts or help with getting my car to where it is now and especially RA motorsport who have done all the work on the car incuding picking it up from my house on friday to do a very short notice oil change and service then drop it off again so it was ready to go first thing saturday morning. I drove the car there, did over 60 miles on track then drove it home again without any problems, no extra squeaks or rattles or vibrations,oil and coolant didnt need topped up - proof of just how bulletproof these cars can be if treated properly fair to say it wont be my last track day......

for my first time outin the scoob it was brilliant, absolutely cant wait to do it again! hats off to John and the guys at knockhill for such a smooth running event especially considering the weather Id also like to thank all the guys who came out with me for not laughing or whimpering too much - well apart from Del but that may have been justified.....

very nice Peter, not bad for the every day sensible car lol

looks good but think I actually preffered the black! does the new nuts mean youl be a bit braver at Kames next time?

PPG box Ciaran? 15th July! Is that Andys waiting list just now?? oh and you were right about the exhaust, noveltys worn off after getting black flagged at Kames lol

always the same problem for me regardless of forum - weeknights equals working away somewhere remote! is attending meets a good enough reason to change jobs? on another note, nice to hear your making the P1 standard as possible - too many being modded to death these days, cough Ciaran, cough.....

how you doing Chris, long time no see! P1 still keeping you happy? genuine question Chris, are the .net meets weekend or weeknight and are they meets or runs? I dont post often on there, no problem with the guys but never really given a warm welcome alas

id be up for a wee something one weekend Kenny

another great day at Kames - shame about the nanny state naighbours but such is life lol as always great banter, good turnout and sooo much fun - if you havent been yet what are you waiting for!

wow, looking like it might be an impreza record turnout for recent years - good to see! now Il pay good money to watch Graeme pushing his car round the track

likewise - finally crunch time Rich

what sort of MY99 is it? if its at 380 might be worth buying for any tasty bits on it

ooft, good job that didnt happen on the fling Alun!! definitely time for your rebuild project I think - with lots of lctite Lewis, a rover? really? just when I think you cant get any gayer..... aye aye Rich, what sort of X5 you got? flash git lol

very nice! though care to place bets on how long it takes to be stone chipped again lol? but your right, driving them makes any amount worth while

you dont need help, you need congratulated

yea youl be fine with the wrap, give it a couple of decent runs and itl stop smoking - crapped myself when mine was first done lol turbo blankets apparently work quite well, but get a decent one Teins are very good kit but just too stiff for me enjoy all the changes, glad you kept the beastie

Shame you had to sell Myles but someones got a cracking car - yours was an excellent reminder of just how capable a standard car is! Been a pleasure to have you along on our jaunts and dont be a stranger, sure we can tempt you back one day

looking good Paul, makes me cry at working today would have joined you for that run - and even thrown in a free cuppa

I think what Davie's saying is he wants more scoob related helpful technical posts - like what to do if you have a 2.5 engine hats blows its head gasket.......

Id like to announce Gordon G1983 and Chris Mctwistuk as joint glasgow RO's taking over from Kenny and Keira - thanks to both of them for their time in the role and welcome to the new team

nope Chris, as it was just you and me Ive let them know we wont be attending this year

best bits are soooo many but that very first drive home in 2000 on a sunny night with a brand new uk turbo is etched forever in my mind, chasing Higgy in crazy horse through Glen Shee, the Mcrae Gathering and all the Flings ive organised - letting me meet so many fantastic nutters Fling highlight is definitely the first Applecross run with Grant and Imy behind me in the Banana worst bit - without any doubt writing off my first scoob, still makes me want to cry

DOH!!! yes Gordon, im due you a bottle - can either give you a replacement or the cash your call, completely forgot about it with all the excitement :S

as theres one or two not in on the facebook banter and pics thought Id stick up a post here to say a huge thanks to everyone who came along and made the 2013 Fling a tremendous weekend and definitely the most eventful Fling ever!!! The usual great banter and amazing scenery but this years breakdowns gave a chance to show the community spirit that makes this so special So thanks again, feel free to stick your pics up those who were there and those who werent....... see you next year Dave 'Flingmeister' Shanks

day one over and its been a mixed bag! weather has given us sleet, snow, rain and sun, some great roads, some poor driving from bikers (and myself ) and the fling's highest attrition rate to date - Glyns out, Kevan's loooking doubtful and Kenny should be all good to go again in the morning! On the whole driving standards have been their usual excellent selves, scenerys gorgeous even in the rain, most of us made it to Inverness on one tank and my new tyres are scrubbed in now Id say..... So bed and up bright and early for day two - looking forward to seeing the reinforcements in the morning O and todays tip is.......... bring water, especially if you have a 2.5 :s