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Ha Ha! Yeah very true! Toyo Proxies are the best value tyre and having excellent grip. Don't be tempted to go cheaper! Hope things work out for you!

Now that stuff sounds good!! I would of done the same thing is someone was trying to steal my car if it was only worht £500. Same principles! Still £500!

<< i'm sad to say that the service manager did say that right to my face. The problem is that i spent a few years in the Royal Marines, so if i'd floored him i doubt very much he'd got back up again! He ignored my phone calls, the sales staff didn't want to know and in the end i stormed round there and he uttered those immortal words. Shakespear it wasn't....... >> What a prat!! I know what you mean but ANYONE who tells me to f8ck off has got serious problems....... Would of got your point across though with a moderate slap Funniest thing was I was in Colours and this guy who was drunk had a go, suddenley he said " You're a tall fella arn't you " oh which I replied "Wait til I stand up" Bar staff were in stiches!

Yeah I know.... I have some satisfaction with him having a broken nose.... But I got a bit carried away as they pushed me into the cop car and shouted "You think yourself lucky thats all what you got pal" which also went against me as something like an intention to hurt someone.... The sad thing is I ain't violent whasoever, but I work hard for my money and feel everyone can do the same. No need to take things that don't belong to you. Anyway yes Rasher there was a witness, the dotty old neighboor over the road heard yelling and looked out as I twatted him so that also went against me as I only had my Dad as a witness, and he in the eyes of the policeman would be biased towards me........ Cooldad. i know exactly what you mean!! Yeah I know exactly what you mean I got the criminal record!!! For protecting my own property!!! Looks hilarious on file!! Says something like arrested and charged with assaulting thief attempting to steal property... I mean what is that!!! You really feel for Tony (Can't remember his name) with going to jail for 5 years just cos he was protecting his property and the law backing the criminal AND giving him money to help sue him too!! Deep breath.......!

Too right! And I am sure anyone else would! Its not the simple matter of replacing your car on the insurance. You tune up your car how you like, the wheels you like etc which is even MORE so on the Scooby as everyone is individual. You put loads of your own time into making it your pride and joy and why should someone take it from you? Basically I heard a noise at around 3 in the morning outside and looked out the window and the alarm suddenley went off. THe git had bricked my windows and was just fumbling to get inside the car. So I ran outside, pulled him out just as he was getting in the car, span him round a palmed him right on the underneath of his nose (Stops anything in their tracks) and that was it. I called the police, they came around to find this guy on the floor with his arms tied behind his back and me and my Dad holding him down. And guess who got arrested?? Yeah me! They took the geezer in to and he was cautioned and let off. I almost got done for GBH (???) and spent a night in the cells, £500 fine, and 60 hours Community service!! F8ck me! Basically the police officer said as the car hadn't been taken so there was nothing he could do, where as I had assaulted someone. I had thrown the first blow.... But he was trying to nick MY car! I told the police officer if I ever found someone breaking into my car again I would do the same thing again. My Dad almost whacked the police officer himself due to this. What is wrong with whacking someone who is nicking your property and then tying them with their hands behind their back and holding them down waiting for the police? The officer also said as he hadnt started the car, he might not be taking it, but getting a radio or some personal goods on show. But the end of the day he never took anything cos I stopped him. So the criminal got a caution (and a broken nose), and the victim gets a night in the cells, the fine and community service for defending his own property. Can you see why I live in the Isle of Man now? At least the police over here have their heads screwed on and so does the legal system. Sorry if I got carried away! Just thought you might like to know exactly what is wrong with the UK today! 10 Years ago the guy would of been in prison im sure, nowadays due to Human Rights, criminals can use the loophole in the system to get away with things. Cos no doubt he will of left the police station with a big smile on his face and gone and nicked another car..... After he had been to hospital of course! Some small consolidation....... THe biggest pisser was the fine!! £500! And that was going on the Scooby as well!

What about a 95 WRX?

Only once has someone tried to nick my Scooby (In the UK...) and he was met my the palm of my hand right up his nose..... I work hard for mine so why should so f%$£^&g b%&^%^d do f*&k all and nick my pride and joy. ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!! And the cheekist thing was the c&*t took me to court cos I broke his nose in a few places. I was the one who got f*&^&*g done!!! So if someone is nicking YOUR car, on YOUR property, with YOUR insurance on it that YOU have worked so hard for and some a'hole decides that he wants what you have got, defending YOUR own private property, on YOUR own land that technically THEY are trespassing on....... You are wrong........ So you are met with a fine etc.etc.etc. Just one point how else do you stop someone nicking you car? Walk up to them and say "I say old chap, do you mind getting out of my car? Thanks awfully! What a thourghly nice bloke...." Somehow I dont think so...... My insurance is costy as it is! My premium must be the only one where everytime they get a monthly installment, the whole staff at Norwich Union go on holiday for a week! So you can understand why I do not always get on with the police...... You pay your way and thats life.. No offense McScooby as you sound like a fair player! Just pisses you off the legal system over there..... Anyway!!! Time for some bad jokes!

My Profec-A isn't working.... Knickers..... Getting a new one shortly tho!!! I think the benefits of an electronic one is that you can actually turn down the boost for when you are cruising around town, but instantly engage full by pushing the OTB Button (OVer take booster) Sounds good anyway!

Did your service manager really say "F8ck off" you yourface?? If he had done that to me I would of floored the ******* within seconds...... I never deal with dealerships, use independants but as you say the warranty work is vital. Is it a 3yr 60k warranty anyway? Cos otherwise it might just be worth going elsewhere if there is 52k on it. If they refuse to reply to a solicitors letter then take them to court. I would! Best way is to go in with someone else and give them a good threaten I have found. We had a right snotty Mercedes dealership near us and I bought my car from them (As well as the previous 12 in the family) and they refused to speak to me and wouldn't book it in!! So me and the old fella soon sorted that out! The servicing manager was sacked!!! Been great since!

Whats a Dawes device???

Got ya!!! Some beasty that. Prob using a boost controller. Wish I could install mine. Anyone done one yet???

THats what I thought......! ANd an intercooler why you are at it!!! I am running with an uprated GGR Oil and Fuel pump.... Turbo was replaced around 8000k ago, just for a stock one I think. Money is never an issue!!! I just like getting my moneys worth!!! I can't justify £1800 on a computer for a car that does one job, and a home PC costs £1000 and does more 440bhp he has some SERIOUS engine strengthening in there. 1.47bar won't cope with std turbo and engine will go bang!!! Cosworth pistons and a complete new engine rebuild! And don't ask how long it will last for.... I want around 320-340bhp really.

What would you recommend Money?? Youre right too expensive for me!! I want an uprated ECU and not going the GEMS route.... Is the Greddy Piggyback system anygood?

Ideally you want one with GPS AND Radar detection. Can't remember for the life of me who makes it tho. Around £500 mark though I know that.

You could get a remapped ECU from Graham Goode Racing www.grahamgoode.com but it is rather costly. Prodrive ECUs pop up all over the place. What year is the car? Am I to assume that as your name is Blind Benz you could have say a Benx E220 CDI or E320 CDI as a company car?? If so Carlsson do a lovely upgrade for the power....!

Mail me please!! jon.stokes@mea.gov.im If anyone needs work done on their Scooby whilst they are out here speak to Paul @ South Coast Engineering. Spot on guy looks after my Scooby and my SLK.

Also just saw your thread Road and Track near BMW Garage in Douglas has Octane Booster for £8 a can.......

Hi Richard! I am also a fellow Islander with a Silver Scooby Doo WRX and would love to join in September. Don't need accomodation anyways. Whats the price? CHeers!