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02 March 2004, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYD00
Just got the V4 Type R this weekend.... 1st scooby.... I did'nt realise driving could be this good coming from a long line of FWD cars.... Jesus. 
4th time I've nearly lost the rear end so some clicks forward for me untill I can control it!
Strange wanting to run to the carpark after work just to start it up.... well spirited walk anyway..
4th time I've nearly lost the rear end so some clicks forward for me untill I can control it!
Strange wanting to run to the carpark after work just to start it up.... well spirited walk anyway..
anyway come on chaps lets make this the biggest thread in members gallery, lots more type r's out there, more pics please, anyone got theirs with their bird on it? (lady owners i apologise now!!)
more cars and pics please!!
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02 March 2004, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by cactus jim
nice one scolby doo, welcome to the type r club, definately the best impreza whatever evo says, that little dial creates such a smile!!
anyway come on chaps lets make this the biggest thread in members gallery, lots more type r's out there, more pics please, anyone got theirs with their bird on it? (lady owners i apologise now!!)
more cars and pics please!!
anyway come on chaps lets make this the biggest thread in members gallery, lots more type r's out there, more pics please, anyone got theirs with their bird on it? (lady owners i apologise now!!)
more cars and pics please!!
Cheers
02 March 2004, 09:51 PM
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Rear & side stickers.... not too keen on keeping mine - what did you use - just start peeling, hair dryer etc?
Don't want to get half way - would look worse! IMO
Don't want to get half way - would look worse! IMO
02 March 2004, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYD00
Rear & side stickers.... not too keen on keeping mine - what did you use - just start peeling, hair dryer etc?
Don't want to get half way - would look worse! IMO
Don't want to get half way - would look worse! IMO
) and an old credit card.Heat gently and pick at the edges with the card - works a treat
02 March 2004, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Drew
I used a Hair Dryer set to warm (used my sister's so has fancy settings ) and an old credit card.
Heat gently and pick at the edges with the card - works a treat
) and an old credit card.Heat gently and pick at the edges with the card - works a treat
Think I'll take them off - standard car at the moment - but I can't live with em....
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02 March 2004, 10:47 PM
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Glad to see peeps taking off their WRX "jetski" stickers - first thing I did on mine..
Now.. just trying to decide if I should sell or not.. spec c/WR1/M5/Porsche 911 are calling me.. must resist
Now.. just trying to decide if I should sell or not.. spec c/WR1/M5/Porsche 911 are calling me.. must resist
03 March 2004, 11:16 AM
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Sorry to butt in - can someone PM me about a HKS SSQV issue
I have a V4 Type-R, I have an HKS SSQV that apparently came from an STi however the hose coming from the I/C is a different size.
I am unable to purchase the correct 'fitting kit' from HKS suppliers.
What are my options - buy a new kit and sell this one?!
Thanks for all suggestions
Soz - new Type R owner. Every day I get a bigger grin.. and emptier pockets!! Optimax & Pro boost!
I have a V4 Type-R, I have an HKS SSQV that apparently came from an STi however the hose coming from the I/C is a different size.
I am unable to purchase the correct 'fitting kit' from HKS suppliers.
What are my options - buy a new kit and sell this one?!
Thanks for all suggestions
Soz - new Type R owner. Every day I get a bigger grin.. and emptier pockets!! Optimax & Pro boost!
03 March 2004, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyEFC
I noticed that ragnarock2 and sg72's cars dont have the pink badge,how come? The car i'm buying doesn't either and its been worrying me a little.
Seriously. Sti have a large aftermarket parts dept where many styles of grill badge can be fitted.
My own one is the carbon "STI HARE"(Had to be removed for SVA. Due to pointy bit.)
05 March 2004, 11:11 AM
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Just had the 6 monthly check up on my baby at Owen Developments....
Very pleased with the reports..............
Fuelling and Boost + all the other bits are as they should be..........
Dyno results ...............
317 bhp (253@wheels) / 310lbft.
Peak boost = 1.4 bar holding a min of 1.1 ish
BTW : Thier dyno cell is immense, think I have caught a cold and that was only on half power!!!! The car never went above the normal temps on driving normal conditions on the road according to the SECS.
http://www.aviz.co.uk/upload/scoobynet/Version%205.JPG
http://www.aviz.co.uk/upload/scoobynet/Version%20R.JPG
Very pleased with the reports..............
Fuelling and Boost + all the other bits are as they should be..........
Dyno results ...............
317 bhp (253@wheels) / 310lbft.
Peak boost = 1.4 bar holding a min of 1.1 ish
BTW : Thier dyno cell is immense, think I have caught a cold and that was only on half power!!!! The car never went above the normal temps on driving normal conditions on the road according to the SECS.
http://www.aviz.co.uk/upload/scoobynet/Version%205.JPG
http://www.aviz.co.uk/upload/scoobynet/Version%20R.JPG
06 March 2004, 03:42 AM
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06 March 2004, 11:52 AM
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Peccy, yep suspension arms are pink. Regarding the ride-height, I don't know its probably the way the car is sitting! I'll get some fat passengers!! 
Where were you last Sunday? I was looking forward to seeing another car like mine at the Derby meet.
Nick
Where were you last Sunday? I was looking forward to seeing another car like mine at the Derby meet.
Nick
07 March 2004, 08:23 PM
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can someone give me some advice on a 1997 r reg import sti type r sonic blue no 262 cat 1 alarm and tracker 32000 miles and running at 320 bhp. priced at 13995 trade but he will sell for 13495. Is it worth the money
PLEASE HELP
PLEASE HELP
15 March 2004, 09:06 PM
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looking to buy a type r so could anybody give their opinion on this please
1997 31,000 miles £8k spec including solid carbon bonnet and boot, facelift fascia,
17" volk racing alloys on pontenzas. Carbon mirrors and interior trim, bride racing seats, morrettes headlight pack with HID lamps.HKS carbon tipped exhaust, HKS headers, polybushed suspension , cat 1 alarm mint condition
£15000 from dealer
Thanks
1997 31,000 miles £8k spec including solid carbon bonnet and boot, facelift fascia,
17" volk racing alloys on pontenzas. Carbon mirrors and interior trim, bride racing seats, morrettes headlight pack with HID lamps.HKS carbon tipped exhaust, HKS headers, polybushed suspension , cat 1 alarm mint condition
£15000 from dealer
Thanks
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15 March 2004, 09:40 PM
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Thanks.......I went into scooby net general and my post was slateddue to the price, would you say its fair for the money???? Ive seen a couple for £13995 and no where near as good
15 March 2004, 11:05 PM
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my old car
hi there
the car is my old car, i changed it for something else as it was no longer suited to my changing job and the mileage i was going to end up putting on it, would have made daily use prohibitive. in addition i was leaving it in car parks all around uk and it was getting too much attention!!
the car is superb, and to be honest theres many a day when i miss it, i put hks headers on the car so the exhaust is hks throughout.sound superb, enhanced with the forge dumpvalve.
the carbon fibre is really nice, been to most of last years car shows and to be honest never seen a bonnet or boot of that quality, assuming you want the jap racer look !!!
the price is certainly ''interesting'' as essentially it is a white type r with carbon bits, which whilst makes it eyecatching, im not convinced as to if it makes it worth that, i know when i part ex with a dealer it was being passed on to where i assume it is now, lets just say im suprised as the asking price, but it is certainly unique !!
the car never missed a beat whilst i had it, in terms of the car itself its spot on.
i ran it on sul/optimax and booster from date of import, in terms of the car i never regretted having it, just hope youve got a garage or private car park, as it will be of interest to the lowlife in your area.
if i can be of further help let me know
ian
the car is my old car, i changed it for something else as it was no longer suited to my changing job and the mileage i was going to end up putting on it, would have made daily use prohibitive. in addition i was leaving it in car parks all around uk and it was getting too much attention!!
the car is superb, and to be honest theres many a day when i miss it, i put hks headers on the car so the exhaust is hks throughout.sound superb, enhanced with the forge dumpvalve.
the carbon fibre is really nice, been to most of last years car shows and to be honest never seen a bonnet or boot of that quality, assuming you want the jap racer look !!!
the price is certainly ''interesting'' as essentially it is a white type r with carbon bits, which whilst makes it eyecatching, im not convinced as to if it makes it worth that, i know when i part ex with a dealer it was being passed on to where i assume it is now, lets just say im suprised as the asking price, but it is certainly unique !!
the car never missed a beat whilst i had it, in terms of the car itself its spot on.
i ran it on sul/optimax and booster from date of import, in terms of the car i never regretted having it, just hope youve got a garage or private car park, as it will be of interest to the lowlife in your area.
if i can be of further help let me know
ian
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15 March 2004, 11:40 PM
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I travelled from essex to norwich to see it on sunday and must admit loved it so much i left a deposit, can you tell me anthing else about the car because you never know with the dealers whether their bull****ting you into buying the car . You said interesting price what did you sell it for or do i not want to know cheers
15 March 2004, 11:58 PM
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hiya
Brian youve got my number if you want to discuss again, happy to help with any concerns you have about the car.
As discussed i cant fault the car, but as i say the asking price i feel is generous
regards ian
Brian youve got my number if you want to discuss again, happy to help with any concerns you have about the car.
As discussed i cant fault the car, but as i say the asking price i feel is generous
regards ian
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16 March 2004, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by topoff
I travelled from essex to norwich to see it on sunday and must admit loved it so much i left a deposit, can you tell me anthing else about the car because you never know with the dealers whether their bull****ting you into buying the car . You said interesting price what did you sell it for or do i not want to know cheers
Let me know if you're interested.
16 March 2004, 07:18 PM
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Thanks Ian for all your help and information, I have decided to not buy the car and have had a full refund of my deposit. Still on the look out for my first scooby
16 March 2004, 07:42 PM
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No worries mate, when I bought mine last year I found scoobynet superb in terms of ideas /hints tips and more than happy to help another potential owner a year or so on.
As we said the car is pretty much perfect bodywork/mechanical assuming your happy with the attention it'll get you, and i loved the white/carbon...but as with the other guys comments in general forum....theres got to be a limit as to how much over ''standard'' the extras are worth..if as some say at all.
you know what i paid for it, a year ago ..and indeed sold it for, and given the convenience of a trade in was pretty happy with what i got for it, i knew it would appear on here one day at a premium over what i recieved, no problem!! but never envisaged that price.
Best of luck with your search..dont give up on a type r tho, in my opinion they are the scoob to have!!
cheers ian
As we said the car is pretty much perfect bodywork/mechanical assuming your happy with the attention it'll get you, and i loved the white/carbon...but as with the other guys comments in general forum....theres got to be a limit as to how much over ''standard'' the extras are worth..if as some say at all.
you know what i paid for it, a year ago ..and indeed sold it for, and given the convenience of a trade in was pretty happy with what i got for it, i knew it would appear on here one day at a premium over what i recieved, no problem!! but never envisaged that price.
Best of luck with your search..dont give up on a type r tho, in my opinion they are the scoob to have!!
cheers ian