RS Grant

Thanks for compliment To settle the argument.... I've got a Green Panel Filter and have removed my resonator box inside the inner wing and now run a dedicated air intake from the cover to my airbox. Not entirely sure it makes a difference, but it looks a bit different to the norm and I've not seen another like it...... yet. Thanks Rich.. thats one of my favorite pics of the car. Cheers, Grant

As a guide.... Tayside Traffic Division took exception to this plate and seemed to think I was taking the piss: Cheers, Grant

Nope, from your description they sound illegal despite the legal font/spacing. Cheers, Grant

Nice, these look really good when polished up with a couple of subtle mods. Cheers, Grant

Will defo need a cheeky bit of slammage on coilovers after you fit them I reckon........ Cheers, Grant

Steve, here is the thread on Passionford with updates etc.. I'll try to keep this thread updated as well. The prices for the Ferries seem to be very similar to what you quoted above and I do think its worth travelling from Hull or Newcastle rather than trying to blat down the UK to join the group in Dover. Pedro and JAC.. be good to see one or both of your cars on the Ring. Cheers, Grant

Here is the report that the organiser did for his 2007 report, which has a rough guide to costs involved for this trip too... although things will have changed slightly since then regarding exchange rates, petrol prices etc. http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.ph...ing+trip+report Cal, who runs the Ferry crossing that you used from Newcastle?? ...because in true RS Grant style, the route of least possible stress seriously appeals to me. Steve, would be great to get a few of us travelling from up here mate. The more the merrier. Cheers, Grant

Hope that helps. Cheers, Grant

Looks good, can't believe what a difference the Prodrive Style bits make over a standard Bugeye. Cheers, Grant

Yeah big fan of these wheels mate... will look spot on with a drop, nice plate too. Cheers, Grant

Nyle, as far as I know the Rosyth stuff is still a no-go?? The main group for the trip I'm thinking about is going from Calais, however, I was thinking about using the Hull ferry and hooking up with the group over there.. because driving the length of the UK isn't so bad on the way, but after a few days of banter, I really couldn't face that boring drive home again. I'm going to talk to Dunc and see if he fancies the trip over. There are a couple of people locally that I talked to tonight who seem pretty keen for it, would be great to have a group of local mates/people I know from owners club to go with but its hard to tie in holidays/finances for everyone at the same time. Like I said above, there are a few EVOs going to be there, so that should satisfy your weird fetish for all things darkside mate... Cheers, Grant

Haha, I am trying to rope in a friend to split the costs involved and once I get the green light, then I'll just do it Cal... Cheers, Grant

That IS good figures for a VF28.. I thought they were kinda flow limited to c320bhp. Personally speaking, if I wanted to reach your power levels, it would be between a VF34/35 and a TD05 16g.... can only really see the spool rates being the difference between the two really as they are both capable of decent power. Cheers, Grant

Just seeing if there are any people genuinely booked or looking to book a trip over this year?? Thinking about heading over (14th-18th May) with a few people from Passionford... some Evos, BMWs and a couple of Imprezas, so not many Fords!! ...just wondered if any groups from here are planning to head over?? Cheers, Grant

Motul 300v 15/50. Cheers, Grant

I can recommend a Hawkeye STi... dont be tempted into one of those old 'classic' things that people bang on about Jim. ;) Cheers, Grant

****ing hell Jim... genuinely feel for you buddy, but very happy you (and others) got out the way of the flames before they spread, can't even begin to imagine how you're feeling just now though. RIP Barrhead Bomber. Cheers, Grant

I really like the White Ashtray, the revolutions really suit it. Oh... the Scoob... yup, thats pretty special too. Cheers, Grant

I have heard of people taking the ABS fuse out on classics... never tried it myself so cant say if its a worthwhile exercise or not, but I do know how poor Subaru ABS is in slippy conditions, seems to crap itself and cut in really early. However, with the handling being a bit poo on fast road tyres in snow can mean there is plenty scope for a bit of fun and self-taught skid control. On private land of course......... Cheers, Grant

Gaz, think you're from same sort of area as me.. did you give Hectyre a shot at quoting, they've supplied me with 5 or 6 sets of Eagle F1 tyres and have consistently been the best price. Their number is: (01382) 456660. Depends on the kind of driving you do in the car to be honest, if its commuting and fun then I'd say c1k from fronts and if its purely fun car then you'll maybe see 7k out of them. However, that'll be one of (if not) the best tyres you will use, so much confidence wet or dry. Cheers, Grant

lol @ Kev... no bother lad, just 'bash on' and let me know when you're done. Paul, I know exactly what you mean!! If I had the money I'd have a Classic Track Car and this USDM stuff would be happening to the SpecG a-sap... however I dont, so it wont. Oobster, have you got a contact number for him?? I've seen a few of you boys talk about his work on here, might be worth giving him a shout and seeing what he thinks and if he's done this sort of thing before. Like I said, its gonna be back end of the year at earliest, but I'd like to have a plan of action sorted if/when it happens. Pedro, its because you dont see it done here that I want to do it... Scoobs are popular cars and its nice to be a wee bit different to the rest IMO. Cheers, Grant

Yup... big fan of the look mate. Cheers, Grant

We had that on one of the SS runs... IIRC it was a P1 that needed pushed 'out of range' of the mast?? Cheers, Grant

Thanks Windy.. more looking for people that are confident in pulling the arches out for me, so somewhere thats done this sort of thing before. Pedro, quite a bit..... probably?! I'd like to be able to run a 9" or 9.5" wide wheel with 245 or 255 section tyres on the car without worrying too much about scrubbage on cornering or bumps in the road. I'm willing to travel reasonable distance (50-60 miles?) to get this done correctly, so suggestions out-with the Tayside Fife area are welcome too. Cheers, Grant

Just wondering if anyone on here knows of a decent bodyshop which could do the above to a high standard?? ...thinking about a couple of mods towards the back end of this year and it might require the arches to be pulled slightly to give a bit more clearance. Cheers, Grant