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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Well said
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At works on Sat & Sun, depends when we get finished on Sunday, might be able to pop down
How much you want Mark?, 6 litres for a full tank @ 10% mix.
Yep that would be good, will 6 litres go into a green can, never used one.
Old Nov 5, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Yep that would be good, will 6 litres go into a green can, never used one.
Should fit in, hopefully see you Sunday after 1pm.
Old Nov 5, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Hi guys, just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying being a member of WMI, the welcome me and Bec have had has been great and we've made some really great friends. And to all new members, I'm sure you will enjoy the club as much as we do, all the meets and events are great and really well organised so that a good time is had by all.
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LOWERED !
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Originally Posted by +j66 sub+
with all you lot having cb radios your cars are gonna look like remote control cars lol
Haha, bit of tilt-shift photography and that'll look ace!

I'm calling shenanigans on that H ;] If you're that low next time I see you I'll buy you a beer
Old Nov 5, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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LMAO Pyro, mines a Stella
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LOWERED !
That's awesome, brilliant picture

On a separate note, how long to you guys leave your Scoob ticking over before turning the engine off? I normally drive slowly/off boost the last 5 minutes of a journey, then leave it ticking over for 2-3 mins before turning off. Just interested in what others do

Bring on the first weekend of Scooby ownership!!
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If you've driven off boost for the last 10mins of your journey you should be ok after 30secs or so thats how I used to cool my mr2 down
Old Nov 5, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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30sec and drive off boost for a bit before hand.
Old Nov 5, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Cheers guys
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depends on if i need a leak or josh is with me about 2min lol
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Hilla, as above, just take it easy (off boost) for the last mile or so, then leave it running for 30secs or so. Also let the car warm up when starting off.

Best way to see it is, would you get out of bed and start sprinting straight away or would you jog first then build up to a sprint
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Anyone who can recommend a decent body shop?

I have a black rear bumper which I need respraying in my blue please. Bumper is not on the car, and only the painting is required, I can fit myself. A rough idea of cost would be good too.

Thanks
Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by B4D HK
Hilla, as above, just take it easy (off boost) for the last mile or so, then leave it running for 30secs or so. Also let the car warm up when starting off.

Best way to see it is, would you get out of bed and start sprinting straight away or would you jog first then build up to a sprint
Cheers H, yeh I've had a few turbo cars before and always let them warm up and cool down, just wondered what timings applied to the Scoob.

Thanks for the advice all!
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hey all anyone in? taking my scooby for a remap at zen performance tomorrow,wish me luck lol
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h my pic was better lol
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hey all anyone in? taking my scooby for a remap at zen performance tomorrow,wish me luck lol
good luck.
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My 2 pennith worth, which i more than likely going to start something.

I've had my scoob for 4 yrs, done 27,000 miles plus, i have never warmed it up or cooled it down.

i never take it above 3000 rpm when cold and take it easy nearing the end of my journey.

leaving a car to tick over to warm is only going to give a build up of cardon, and **** off the catalytic converters, also driving the car will warm it quicker.

You may have notices that if you didnt manage to warm the car up that it seems a bit sluggish than normal, this is because the ecu has a coolant compensation / rpm / bost map which restricts the use of full power, hence protecting the engine from hight oil pressure when cold.

this has been and always will be an ongoing debate, do what ever you feel happy with.
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expensive day at the track

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Bit of T-cut and you will never know it was there lol

on another note that was a pretty good drift before it went wrong
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As it's my first tunnel run can any1 tell me do I need to do any checks be4 hand. I got the blue bug eye.
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Originally Posted by Harry25
As it's my first tunnel run can any1 tell me do I need to do any checks be4 hand. I got the blue bug eye.
Just your Wallet

Tyres, all the general stuff for a long journey, tax, insurance documents, in case the rozzers stop you and say they have no record of insurance so they take the car off you till you can prove otherwise.

and if you've got a decated car, i map some pops and bangs in to your ecu, for a small fee to our given charity.
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My 2 pennith worth, which i more than likely going to start something.

I've had my scoob for 4 yrs, done 27,000 miles plus, i have never warmed it up or cooled it down.

i never take it above 3000 rpm when cold and take it easy nearing the end of my journey.

leaving a car to tick over to warm is only going to give a build up of cardon, and **** off the catalytic converters, also driving the car will warm it quicker.

You may have notices that if you didnt manage to warm the car up that it seems a bit sluggish than normal, this is because the ecu has a coolant compensation / rpm / bost map which restricts the use of full power, hence protecting the engine from hight oil pressure when cold.

this has been and always will be an ongoing debate, do what ever you feel happy with.

warming and cooling gearbox and diff oils
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As it's my first tunnel run can any1 tell me do I need to do any checks be4 hand. I got the blue bug eye.
oil, water, tyre pressures
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Originally Posted by F11 SYS
hey all anyone in? taking my scooby for a remap at zen performance tomorrow,wish me luck lol
I popped in earlier
Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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oil, water, tyre pressures

BRUV You forgot the one and only thing to check you have lots of FOOOOK'N Full Tank of optimax and and boot full of jerry cans when you run out we are driving SUBARU'S
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warming and cooling gearbox and diff oils
how do you do that then when your standing still
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As it's my first tunnel run can any1 tell me do I need to do any checks be4 hand. I got the blue bug eye.
Hi Mate you will soon realise that these cars are petrol alcoholic's but i just love the The Sheer roooaaar of the car there have been times where i wanted to sell it as it never moves and is only used for club use! but every time i get behind the wheel and unleash her up some good A & B Roads i just dont want to get out



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