dave_thorbinson

Currently being discussed in Kent Scoobies section: http://forums.sidc.co.uk/forums/thread/899358.aspx

OK, I know I've sold the scoob, but intend to keep my membership up so hope no-one minds me adding my 2p re Bob's post about flyering cars: As well as SIDC/CADS, I've been into old air cooled VW for 16 years or so - long before I had internet access to research owners clubs. Anyway, years ago I found out about the Liverpool VWOwnersClub because someone put a business card type flyer under under my windscreen wiper. Curiously, my vw was flyered again in a carpark in StHelens last week, advertising a Warrington independant VWOC. Is there any reason why we cant get a load of small, smart flyers (or even business cards) printed, distribute to existing CADS so they can pop one under the windscreen wiper of scoobs that they see parked up? Sure this will have been thought of before, but it seems like a good idea to me. It may not have occurred to new owners to go looking for a club, so this might just spur them on. Dave.

Yeah. I'll still be around... you don't get rid of me that easily. See you all soon, Dave.

Well the day has been on the cards for a while, (mainly since we were burgled for the keys to my car), but I have finally had to bite the bullet and now the scoob is gone [:'(] It was a very difficult decision to make as the scoob was by far and away the best car I've ever owned, not only from a performance point of view [], but also from the cameraderie with the other owners on SIDC forums, Snet, but especially all of the CADS. Although I'm now sad and scoobless, I'll still come to the meets every now and again, although I promise to park my replacement car (don't ask.. [:$]) well away from all of the nice ones. On the up side, Em and I are looking to move to a house with a garage in the next year or so, and at that point the search for Scoob number 2 will start.... Drive safe, and take care all of you CADS. Dave.

St Lucia eh!!! Very nice [ip]! Welcome back mate![Y]

Yeah, think it's more likely to go than not at the moment [:'(] for a number of reasons, mostly stemming from the fact that we were broken into for the keys for it. If it has to go, it'll be a sad day for me. I'll keep in touch even if it does go though as it's still the best car I've ever owned....

I've used both, and for my money I prefer Prosport. That said, quite a few CADs seem happy with CAS, and others seem happy with Prosport (conversely some have issues with Prosport and others have issues with CAS). I guess you know what Prosport are like as you've been there, so if I were you, pay CAS a visit (if you haven't already), have a chat with them and make up your mind from there. Hope this helps, Dave. (Hello and welcome also!!!).

No worries mate - hope you get sorted! Dave.

I also have an original downpipe cat (MY99 classic) - you're welcome to borrow it, and no urgency to get it back straight away (I have a sport cat downpipe and decat centre on mine now, so no MOT probs, but keeping the original just in case I ever put the car back to std). I'm 5 mins off junction 7 M62 if it's any use.... Dave.

As well as scoobs, I'm really into motorbikes.... and when I was young and foolish (rather than the older and more foolish that I am now []) I bought a Triumph Speed Triple (very quick and pretty light) and spent a lot of time learning how to do stunts - wheelies, stoppies, burnouts etc (all on private land, of course []). I got called a 'stuntmonkey' by a fellow biker, and it kind of stuck. I ride a big, heavy trail bike at the moment (BMW R1200GS) which isn't so good for that kind of shenannigans, so I'm pretty well behaved now.

100% will be there but for about 5 mins then I've got to shoot off. See you in about an hour! Dave.

Best Wishes mate! Dave.

Steve, I touch goats. I will get there if I can. I have plans already, but they are very weather dependant so could get cancelled. Cheers, Dave.

I finally made it this time (although the scoob didn't [])!!! See you at the next one Steve!

Please pass on best wishes from Em and I too. Dave.

FWIW, I was less than happy with CAS when I took mine in for work on the brakes. It seems I was unlucky as plenty of people on here seem happy, but I won't be going back. [] They were very busy, but I thought the attention to detail, general care of my car and customer service was very poor.

Cheers Paul, Let me know how you get on - I'll probably try there and the place that Bob suggested and see how much at both, and go on from there (after payday!!!) Thanks again, Dave.

Cheers Bob (and everyone else too!). Replies / help are much appreciated. Thanks again, Dave.[H]

Cheers Guys! [H] Any more recommendations?

Hi All, Some delightful individual has bumped the back of my car [8o|][8o|][8o|]. I've got a scratch in the paint about 6cm long and about 5mm wide, the bumper is slightly rippled, and has been pushed forwards a bit. Not impressed at all. I'm sure the alignment can be sorted and the ripple won't look as obvious once the paint's sorted. So... any recommendations for a paint repair? I'll try Chipsaway, but I was wondering if there was anyone else. Holdcroft had much worse damage fixed for me before I bought the car, but they're not there anymore for me to go and ask who they used. To top it off, I've just kerbed one of my alloys trying to negotiate my way round two badly parked cars and a skip. Anyone had alloys repaired? All advice gratefully received! Thanks. Dave.

Cheers guys. CID think they have a good idea who it is. Mine wasn't the only car targetted last night - at least 3 more around Rainhill apparently (not all Scoobs, but all targetted in the same way). Forensics couldn't get any prints as the thieves were wearing gloves (no surprises there). On a brighter note, I've submitted my final college assignment, so I'll be able to get to some meets and catch up properly! Dave.

Everyone - make sure you keep on top of your car and home security. We were burgled yesterday evening. CID reckon they were after the Scoob keys as they left things like digi camera, mobile phones and laptop. Fortunately I had the car keys with me, so we still have the car. We left the house at 5:45pm, and neighbours heard the dog (my staffie) kicking up stink so they called the police... this was at 6pm. CID are pretty sure I've been followed as we'd only been out of the house 15 mins... so keep your eyes peeled. I'm in Rainhill and I know there are other CADS local to me in St Helens and Warrington (I was out in the Scoob in Warrington yesterday afternoon). We were lucky - the dog was unhurt, and all it seems that was taken was cash (~£80) and the keys for Emma's T-plate 1.6 Honda Civic. The Civic was parked outside the house and not touched. That's staying elsewhere until we can get the locks changed on it just in case. Dave.

I'm still here Steve! Ta for asking mate. I'm snowed under with working full time and studying for my law degree part-time though. I'm going to try to get to the next meet even if only for a bit, but unfortunately I'll only be in the scoob if I can get some time to fix the sticking brake caliper... otherwise I'll be using my other boxer engined toy....(and I think it's probably quicker than the scoob too!!!!). Once this year's exams are over in about 4 weeks I'll be able to get to meets more often. []

I've got Toyo Proxes on my classic (17" wheels). They seem to wear quite quickly, but I'd certainly buy them again. Good grip (wet or dry), and quite quiet too. As for Prosport... That's the only place mine will be going to from now on!

Hello and Welcome!!!