not sure i can make this now as my cars is in need of some tlc.

 

Ha ha na Steve I found out the wheels are the wrong offset they're 38 not 45 so got to change them really. Prob is I can't find any I like
Camber does seem better doesn't it think I may drop the back q tad more once iv sorted the wheels out.
I wouldn't worry about cleaning your cars they can't be as dirty as Andys last month

 

Nothing too serious I hope martin?

 

won't be able to make this 1 got to put a new engine in my poor scoob

 

Why do you want to change it? What's wrong with it as it is?
Where is the chassis lacking?

 

I'm fitting a roof vent Saturday. Have fun chaps. Maybe next time.

 

Not really sure, it just doesn't feel as planted on the road as I'd like. Skips about a bit powering out of bumpy corners too. Might just be a few worn bushes tbh but whilst I'm sorting that it may be good to upgrade

 

In that case, id start with adding a 24mm rear roll bar and some solid rear drop links. And most importantly, get your geometry done and tyre pressures.

 

Now that is some expert advice and what we as a community are all about
Frayz you are like our own Haynes manual, only better!

 

Just put the final coat of mud on last night so should be another epic sight for Saturday! Japfest didn't help, muddy field and country roads!

If I get up early enough I may dab her with a wet flannel

 

Nick,
As well as checking all the bushes. What tyres are you on and what sort of driving do you do?
Tyres are one of the biggest game changers on an impreza. They're a fussy car for dramatically altering their characteristics due to different tyres.

 

So what tyres do you recommend then frayz?

 

How longs a bit of string mate. All depends on how you want the car to feel. Personally my fav tyres on the impreza for road are RE070s.
Many people dislike that they tramlines due to mega stiff sidewalls and they're more slippery in the wet.
You won't get a tyre that provides better steering response and feedback than those for the road.
They were fitted to stis as standard and Nissan had them specially made on 20" for the GTR.
Only available in 17" though.
I'm on 18" Vredesteins and they're alright, not amazing. Michelin Pilot sports are a great road tyre as are the exaltos.
Also a huge fan of Federal 595 RSRs I use these daily on my Clio.
Not forgetting R888s but not ideal for the road.

 

I'm only just wising up to the world of car tyres. I know loads about motorcycle tyres but I've never had a car worthy of decent rubber until now. My 18's have got some sort of black round rubber on them, Kumo or something like that. Not exactly helping am I?

 

As for driving, I'd class myself as 'spirited'! As a paramedic, i drive a rapid response car so I'm "progressive" to coin a phrase

 

I'm the same i have never worried about tyres much although my e46 had michellin pilot sports and I was always impressed with them

 

As said though Nick, how long is a piece of string?

Brake pads for example:

I know people that have used Ferodo DS2500s for trackdays and sworn by them, they come as standard with all AP Racing big brake kits. Personally i think theyre pants and can get them to fade on the road without any trouble.

Thats not an "Ohh look at me, look how fast i drive and how agressive i brake!" comment.

Its a simple, what works for some people doesnt for others. Tyre choice for a road car is very much a personal thing. Track is different...
You'll find that many track bias tyres wont be happy on the road simply because 99% of drivers cannot put the heat into them on the road that they require to work efficiantly. Personally i find most road tyres horrid to drive on because they have such low rigidity in their sidewalls and so have horrid steering feel and turn in. Road tyres are quiet and comfortable, something track based tyres are not.

 

I'm with BLING BOY



Pretty good on track too due to the hard walls and 'sticky when warm' compound, I have used them for around 12 trackdays and love them to bits, can be a bit slippy on wet roads until they warm up a bit though!

I've found Goodyear F1's to be very good on road but aren't the cheapest. A friend of mine has a Datsun R34 GTR and uses the Federal 595 RSR's for mainly track with the odd bit of road driving, he reckons they are really good all rounders for the price.

Speaking to Budgie who drives a 500bhp Hawkeye on track, he likes the 888's but has mentioned that they get too hot after a while and can 'go off' (but he can really pedal that car so probably different for lesser spec cars) I wouldn't recomend them as road tyres though.

As Frayz says, the first thing to do for improving handling is a 24mm rear anti-roll bar, solid drop-links front and rear, and a proper allignment for fast road settings, made a massive difference to both my Scoobs, after that try an anti-lift kit (caster kit) or bump steer for a classic and then a 22mm front anti-roll bar, if your still not happy, thats the time to try uprated bushes and maybe coil-overs, but remember any coil-over kit will have compromises for our bumpy British roads, they are fantastic for silky smooth trackdays but may be a bit much for B road blasts for some people and some of the cheapy items may need regular maintanence to keep them working to their best abilities (coming form an ex-bugeye owner with BC's)

PS - depending if I sober up in time, I maybe at the meet later, unless my head thinks otherwise

 

Good reply considering being pissed Ross. How many times did you use the spellchecker?

 

Anyone else washed and polished ready to go? Ross are you sober, hungover or still drunk?

 

Washed but no time left for polish. Running a bit late so save me a space!

 

Hope it's a good meet guys sorry I can't make it this month

 

Sorry....we couldn't make this meet today due to having to go into work ....hope to meet you all very soon though

 

Great meet again today sorry for those that couldn't make it but we will be here next month.
Did anybody leave there kids stuffed toy duck here? If so it will be kept safe until it can be collected.

 

Would it still be a great meet if the Hammers had'nt won? Just kidding and well done mate

 

Hi all. Great meet. Wished i could have stayed longer but i had to get my mates boy back for half two. As usual some lovely motors :-)

On the upside Ben is now pestering his dad for a scoob.... Maybe another member soon lol. Anyway have good evenings and top job on the location :-)

 

Just got in after a track day in the Renault clio how did it go guys? how many cars? any pics? we will be there next month for sure in the Scooby.
Whos going to the next Southend cruise, so many questions for ya im getting withdrawals already lol

 

The duck would be ours now, trotters gave it to my lil'un, he must have put it down!

Was good to meet some new faces, I'm sure I'll have forgotten most names by the next time I see you!

Adam

 

Great meet mate no matter what the footy result that would only affect my missus lol nice one dusky another member in the esc let's hope
There was 14 in total today though I didn't take any pictures I am hoping to go Southend next meet.
Adam the duck is safe for whenever you want it mate lol are you local?
Just so you know I'm Paul.

 

Shame to miss it, what did I miss?

When's the next one?