andrew_forrest

Hey guys, sorry for the delays with emails, currently receiving around 25 enquiries per day just now, I'm about 5 days behind with them so Frank can you send again please.

cheers

Andy

Hi Guys, thanks for the comments on the website

It also helps cut down the amount of general emails that come in each day !

cheers

Andy

Thanks guys (and John - must be after a free mapping )

One thing that puts Marks car in Club class is the weight, its still a full weight fully trimmed Sti 5, right down to the ashtray and radio !

Last weighed at 1280kg and that was before the accusump and fuel pump/swirl pot set up was added so over 1300kg before I even plonk my ass in it

To put that in context, Kevs scoobyclinic car is 1050kg with the same power so its like carrying 3 passengers !

this why andy no repling to his e-mails? sent two for a map but to no avail?

I am up to date on my emails as from this evening so if you have not had a reply please send again.

cheers

Andy

Yup !!

I had to read that more than once..i thought you were talking about me for a minute

You were right first time Frank I've seen those vans go, never managed to catch one yet

Andy

Not sure if this is the best place to post this but thought I'd mention it anyway.

I'll be out testing the Race car at Santa Pod on the Saturday, before attending the event on the Sunday,just incase anyone was at a loose end ! I'm looking to break something, hopefully records !!

Its only 20 miles or so from Banbury.

Just trying to avoid all the "you should have said"s lol

cheers

Andy

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=rc2975&s=4

His new cars slower than his old nail

Oh no it's not Roasting hot day and not a very good run.

Just wait and see

Haha, loser

If you still have the original turbo, can you swap over the boost control pipework to the new one (small bore pipes from turbo outlet to wastegate actuator) the restrictor size may be wrong, or even missing on your current turbo.

If that doesn't change anything then I really need to know what its currently boosting to in order to search in the right area.

cheers

Andy.

that looks mega wide with that wing +the bumper mega small and the 2 fastest colours thats got to be got for .2 off a sec

pitty you never done the roof blue, could off made it in a scottish flag (well not a pitty a she looks class the way she is )

Not a bad idea that actually ! We could just add 4x Blue triangles to the existing roof !

I normally just run with the little rear gurney flap for the 1/4m, the car is pretty stable now with the new Prodrive Ohlins suspension set up

cheers

Andy

Still undecided on rear lights, the aftermarket options don't 'grab' me and I'm not paying £200 for a set of new Sti ones !

It doesn't look so fat in the pics until you look at what appears to be a very narrow rear spoiler, thats std sti4 width !

The car is way jacked up for drag use in the pics, the suspension/chassis has however been modified considerably in order to let it sit very low and still retain proper suspension geometry for circuit use.

Will probably just 'play' at circuit stuff this year but 2009 may see something a bit more serious

Thanks for the positive comments so far on appearance Deciding on colours and decals has been a bit of a nightmare, we didn't want it cluttered but also didn't want it to look too bare. Also deciding which was the fastest colour Blue or White lol.

May still add some subtle stuff, all photoshop mock ups gratefully received !!

cheers

Andy

Just thought I'd put up some shots of how the car is looking now, i will get some hi res posted up soon.

Its more of an all-rounder now with a circuit spec suspension and brake set up, not to mention wide arch kit running on 10x17 rims with 275/45-17 tyres.

We were just at the Pod for a shakedown and nothing fell off or broke which is a bonus !!

I ran a 9.9 for runner up spot in the HKS Pro final, Johns winning 8.0 second skyline runs 1.1 second 60' times !

I was thrown in with the pro drag cars as I had perspex door windows, otherwise I should have been in street class.

Some pics of the car here

My ass look fat in this ?

lol, I have an in-car vid of that, I was showing one of the T/A guys the lines in the rain, in particular why to stay off the kerbs lol, so like a numpty on my cool down lap I put 2 wheels over the kerb to prove the point and promptly done a 360

ps that was really just me showin the driftin guys just how far you can go and still get it back

They asked to check my in boot too, I didn't have a problem with that. They also looked mistrustingly at my Scottish money but so did the petrol stations etc, that is the norm in my experience.

Andy

I think you already done it justice mate, I don't know of any other newage in the UK thats gone quicker on std internals ??

cheers

Andy

Oh, believe me I did try !!!

Your terminals suggest a 10 is on the cards for sure Peter

What were your 60' times Jim ? did you fine the launch control aided/hindered you at all ?

Andy

That sounds pretty s**** mate, can't say the guys gave me any attitude but then I am a regular down there so it may be different.

Who said what ? I'll bend the organisers ear, the last thing they need is to start alienating people with their attitude

Andy

A big WELL DONE goes out from me to Peter, Jimser and AndyN (AWD)

If it hadn't been for mapping you guys last week I could have had my race car ready for Scoobyshootout

However, seeing you all set some cracking times and 3 personal bests makes it all worthwhile

Higgy too, for setting the 'newage' bar higher just a few weeks ago, who would have thought that record would tumble so soon !

cheers

Andy

can,t say much of it waste of trip and money didn,t see andy,f the times on most runs were average most of the scottish scooby boys would win this the staff were quite rude towards the scottish accent there was about 25 cars competing and also european subarus the furthest that came were the isdc boys i think lol you bearly got near the line and it was time to go crail for me from now on only good thing was grants car from awd nice car there were some nice cars rant over cheers scoobzie

I was there with the Spec C, ran an 11.09 on my 2nd run and then broke 2nd gear on the handling circuit. I was one of 6 cars that broke 2nd gear on Sunday !

cheers

Andy

1. 9.16 139.5 Andy.F Sti5 03/06/2007 Avon Park 7 Classic
   
2. 10.76 122.0 Andy N 25/05/2008 Scooby Shoot Out Classic
   
3. 10.81 129.0 John Stevenson 29/07/2007 TOTB VI Classic
   
4. 11.08 132.0 Fai17 25/05/2008 Crail 231 Newage
   
5. 11.09 114.0 Andy.F Sti7 25/05/2008 SSO Newage
   
6. 11.27 128.9 Higgy 13/04/2008 Crail 524 Newage
   
7. 11.77 117.8 Jcscoob 10/09/2006 Crail 1139 Classic
   
8. 11.94 116.9 Simmie 16/10/2005 Crail 87 Classic
   
9. 11.95 122.6 jimser 25/05/2008 Crail 549 Newage
   
10. 11.97 117.8 coulty 10/06/2007 Crail 149 Classic
    
11. 11.98 117.5 grant@AWD 13/04/2008 Crail 1063 Classic
    
12. 12.05 115.7 Playsatan 10/09/2006 Crail 1122 Classic
    
13. 12.10 107.1 kevametal 29/10/2006 Crail 1027 Newage
    
14. 12.15 112.0 notorious 29/10/2006 Crail 583 Classic
    
15. 12.24 116.9 JAC 25/11/07 Crail 286 Newage
    
16. 12.35 106.4 Swanie 21/08/2005 Crail 457 Classic
    
17. 12.39 115.4 Greg Green 04/06/2006 Crail 1232 Newage
    
18. 12.61 107.4 Craig Mac Sti9 10/09/2006 Crail 225 Newage
    
19. 12.67 109.5 kenny4130 22/07/2007 Crail 847 Classic
    
20. 12.79 110.0 JASONB 29/05/2005 Crail 721 Classic
    
21. 12.80 110.0 Sc00bar00 15/04/2007 Crail 577 Newage
    
22. 12.80 107.4 Scientific Steve 29/04/2007 Crail 241 Classic
    
23. 12.82 107.7 Gumball 04/06/2006 Crail 520 Newage
    
24. 12.88 106.1 G.Mac 10/09/2006 Crail 970 Newage
    
25. 12.89 107.1 Scoobymark 14/10/2007 Crail 632 Newage
    
26. 12.90 106.9 GaryD 30/09/2007 Crail 336 Newage
    
27. 12.95 105.9 RS Grant 05/08/07 Crail 117 Newage
    
28. 13.00 107.7 Weeb 09/04/2006 Crail 1141 Classic
    
29. 13.18 103.0 Col 666 03/04/2005 Crail 29 Classic
    
30. 13.24 105.9 Gogsie 10/09/2006 Crail 142 Newage
    
31. 13.28 104.9 Nanaki 22/07/2007 Crail 960 Classic
    
32. 13.28 103.0 RhindPiece 10/09/2006 Crail 965 Newage
    
33. 13.34 106.1 Fee 09/04/2006 Crail 972 Classic
    
34. 13.35 105.1 Iqy 27/11/2005 Crail 427 Classic
    
35. 13.39 100.0 Paddy247 13/11/2005 Crail 889 Classic
    
36. 13.40 100.7 ChemX 16/03/08 Crail 76 Newage
    
37. 13.44 103.7 Auldy 18/02/2007 Crail 534 Classic
    
38. 13.50 101.8 Mikeyb13 13/04/2008 Crail 871 Classic
    
39. 13.60 100.4 SandyRS16i 18/02/2007 Crail 1043 Classic
    
40. 13.60 103.4 Cullenmin 25/05/2008 Crail 40 Classic
    
41. 13.61 101.1 young-buck27 22/07/2007 Crail 533 Newage
    
42. 13.67 99.8 FastScooby 10/09/2006 Crail 1084 Classic
    
43. 13.80 103.0 scottish555 10/09/2006 Crail ??? Classic
    
44. 13.83 98.5 philip_w 10/09/2006 Crail 169 Classic
    
45. 13.99 100.7 ali37 10/09/2006 Crail 829 Newage
    
46. 14.08 96.8 Scoobzie 24/06/2007 Crail 114 Classic
    
47. 14.12 98.0 WRX Haz 29/04/2007 Crail 223 Newage
    
48. 14.16 94.3 mrs.Jcscoob 19/08/2006 Crail 436 Newage
    
49. 14.19 95.7 Bryhp 05/08/07 Crail Classic
    
50. 14.28 93.4 st3ph3n 10/09/2006 Crail 758 Newage
    
51. 14.30 95.7 Cal 13/11/2005 Crail 155 Newage
    
52. 14.34 94.9 Irish Al 13/11/2005 Crail 759 Newage
    
53. 14.43 97.6 lescazscoob 10/09/2006 Crail 535 Classic
    

Now that IS close Peter !!!!

Just for info, as usual the trap MPH at Elvington was out, this time too low by an estimated 14 mph so Andy N should be 134mph and my own car 126mph which makes a bit more sense !

Andy

Think about Irn Bru, blue and orange and it looks good. Andy F had his car photoshopped with Irn Bru graphics which he sent to Barrs, but they knocked him back for the permission to use them. I never actaully go to see the pictures and it would be a bit naughty of me to nip in and steal his idea!

Here you go ...

Your Bugeye was going well today Andy, liked your wee sideways moment at Scotmans!

Full calendar tomorrow starting at 11am

XR2'S, Mini Coopers, Legends, Sports & Saloons, Formula Fords, Classics......

Had a few wee moments getting to grips with it in the rain, kept it on the black stuff though once I realised the new kerbs are made of teflon when wet !!

Great photos as always Colin, just a pity about the weather.

Love the strongest man in Fife photo its class.

Dougie C

Most of them pictured above were just there for the Hot Marques this morning, only the accord and the Minis are racing tomorrow.

They need to change the stickers on the back of em now, having been 'cuffed' by a lardy 51 plate scooby round Knockhill today

Had quite a good day with scalps including 600bhp 996 turbo, 2x GT3 RS's, litchfield type 25, not to mention a few old taxis that had quote "never been passed by a scoob before"

Nice one, excellent value these motors I tried to convince Mrs F that she would like one but she claimed I would take it away one day and turn it into a noisy uncomfortable monster ! Moi ?

So - can I ask a question to the experts..

I am currently looking to get a new gear box (or rebuild the one I've got)

BUT if I rebuild my existing box, is it likely to just break again the next time I take it on the track?

(I'm running 310bhp in a 99 wrx) .. and not planning any more power modifications.

so if I was to upgrade, the only option is a £2000 spend?

I'd be willing I guess, to spend about 700-800 quids on an upgrade.

If you are staying with that power/torque level then an Sti 5 or 6 gearbox would be your best option, £7-800 should just about do it, try API engines.

what stealer is it with ?

What were the symptoms John ? ......edit-just read your other post.

The 2.5 WRX runs a 4.1 final drive so the classic UK is not a direct swap.

I run a PPG helical synchro set on my 2.5 spec C, its only slightly louder than std.