to have or not to have dump valves!!
30 December 2012, 09:01 PM
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My classic has a factory re-circ valve and often I've heard folk say 'love the dump valve' or similar which always amuses me but the point is normal folk do not know the difference.
I also find it amusing subaru drivers calling other subaru drives chavs for having one when their car produces a similar sound albeit not as loud.
If you start calling other subaru owners chavs for owning a dv or bov then you are one on the basis of owning a car that many consider a chavs car anyway.
I also find it amusing subaru drivers calling other subaru drives chavs for having one when their car produces a similar sound albeit not as loud.
If you start calling other subaru owners chavs for owning a dv or bov then you are one on the basis of owning a car that many consider a chavs car anyway.
30 December 2012, 09:24 PM
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to the OP go with what YOU want but buy a decent one Forge or HKS SSQV it is your car. There is no right or wrong with a scooby just a difference in taste. (so long as what you do does no damage to the car)
so a given is a standard car is fine then any change is just taste!! no I dont want neons,etc but do like tinted windows and have seen some nice cars with sticker kits. think we need be a bit carefull before we look down on fellow enthusiasts.
after all we like looking in engine bays at the nice samco hose's and the prodrive battery clamp but dont make the car go anyfaster
do they Lordy? 
a nice lowered car on coilovers can look mint and be brilliant on the track but hey they are not standard.
so when a car is modded it is for more speed, better handling, better looks. each person has their own views on what is right or wrong
So going by the analogy of some of the previous posts if any of us drive a non-standard car (even if the mod improves it) then that can be a bit chavy
rather glad Im in a club that likes members because they like subaru's and views and treats their members the same no matter what subaru they have no matter what age or style no matter what mods they have or have not got. and I dont feel inclined to laugh at a fellow enthusiast just because they want to be different to me.
so a given is a standard car is fine then any change is just taste!! no I dont want neons,etc but do like tinted windows and have seen some nice cars with sticker kits. think we need be a bit carefull before we look down on fellow enthusiasts.
after all we like looking in engine bays at the nice samco hose's and the prodrive battery clamp but dont make the car go anyfaster
do they Lordy? a nice lowered car on coilovers can look mint and be brilliant on the track but hey they are not standard.
so when a car is modded it is for more speed, better handling, better looks. each person has their own views on what is right or wrong
So going by the analogy of some of the previous posts if any of us drive a non-standard car (even if the mod improves it) then that can be a bit chavy
rather glad Im in a club that likes members because they like subaru's and views and treats their members the same no matter what subaru they have no matter what age or style no matter what mods they have or have not got. and I dont feel inclined to laugh at a fellow enthusiast just because they want to be different to me.
30 December 2012, 09:56 PM
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I'm a chiv. Man I can't even spell it. Lol
To be honest the only thing I can see Chav ish here is the putting down or ridiculing of what has been asked, I know it's an open forum where we can all have our say/opinions
Like what has already been said each to there own. The main thing is that were all on this site as we have 1 thing in common and unless you have forgot what it is. We love our scooby s :-)
To be honest the only thing I can see Chav ish here is the putting down or ridiculing of what has been asked, I know it's an open forum where we can all have our say/opinions
Like what has already been said each to there own. The main thing is that were all on this site as we have 1 thing in common and unless you have forgot what it is. We love our scooby s :-)
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30 December 2012, 09:57 PM
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to the OP go with what YOU want but buy a decent one Forge or HKS SSQV it is your car. There is no right or wrong with a scooby just a difference in taste. (so long as what you do does no damage to the car)
so a given is a standard car is fine then any change is just taste!! no I dont want neons,etc but do like tinted windows and have seen some nice cars with sticker kits. think we need be a bit carefull before we look down on fellow enthusiasts.
after all we like looking in engine bays at the nice samco hose's and the prodrive battery clamp but dont make the car go anyfaster do they Lordy?
a nice lowered car on coilovers can look mint and be brilliant on the track but hey they are not standard.
so when a car is modded it is for more speed, better handling, better looks. each person has their own views on what is right or wrong
So going by the analogy of some of the previous posts if any of us drive a non-standard car (even if the mod improves it) then that can be a bit chavy
rather glad Im in a club that likes members because they like subaru's and views and treats their members the same no matter what subaru they have no matter what age or style no matter what mods they have or have not got. and I dont feel inclined to laugh at a fellow enthusiast just because they want to be different to me.
so a given is a standard car is fine then any change is just taste!! no I dont want neons,etc but do like tinted windows and have seen some nice cars with sticker kits. think we need be a bit carefull before we look down on fellow enthusiasts.
after all we like looking in engine bays at the nice samco hose's and the prodrive battery clamp but dont make the car go anyfaster
do they Lordy? a nice lowered car on coilovers can look mint and be brilliant on the track but hey they are not standard.
so when a car is modded it is for more speed, better handling, better looks. each person has their own views on what is right or wrong
So going by the analogy of some of the previous posts if any of us drive a non-standard car (even if the mod improves it) then that can be a bit chavy
rather glad Im in a club that likes members because they like subaru's and views and treats their members the same no matter what subaru they have no matter what age or style no matter what mods they have or have not got. and I dont feel inclined to laugh at a fellow enthusiast just because they want to be different to me.
31 December 2012, 12:17 AM
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Reading the last several posts pretty much confirms to me my why I probably won't buy another Impreza 
31 December 2012, 09:19 AM
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Have you changed scoobynutta555? Because this has pretty much always been the case with things like dump valves which leads me to believe you must of changed as the car scene certainly hasn't.
It's a shame when true enthusiasts like yourself leave the scene but then I guess thats just one of those things.
It's a shame when true enthusiasts like yourself leave the scene but then I guess thats just one of those things.
31 December 2012, 11:07 AM
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31 December 2012, 11:10 AM
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There are some pretty distasteful modified cars out there a lot worse than a d/v and graphics
From minis too Lamborghini , complete with Swarovski crystal and pink paint jobs ( so you can Chav anything if you want )
So your gonna be pretty limited in you're next choice of vehicle
31 December 2012, 11:16 AM
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Not really being too serious, but I do think the graphics, flamer kits, neons, stupid loud dump valve etc. brigade have damaged the reputation of the Impreza in eyes of other road users.
It is noticeable how much more courteous drivers are to me when I am in the Merc compared to when I am in the Scoob. Like chalk and cheese!
It is noticeable how much more courteous drivers are to me when I am in the Merc compared to when I am in the Scoob. Like chalk and cheese!
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Well when I bought my first one in 1996 no one knew what they were and were quite fascinated with the quirky looks and performance. Then when they became one of the late 90s/early 2000s iconic cars everyone seemed to respect them on the road .... then the older ones got cheaper and the dump valve, neons, flamer etc. brigade moved in.... now they are considered a yob's car by many and the rest is sadly history!
31 December 2012, 11:54 AM
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Well when I bought my first one in 1996 no one knew what they were and were quite fascinated with the quirky looks and performance. Then when they became one of the late 90s/early 2000s iconic cars everyone seemed to respect them on the road .... then the older ones got cheaper and the dump valve, neons, flamer etc. brigade moved in.... now they are considered a yob's car by many and the rest is sadly history!
Mk 1/2 escorts were the same
Xr3,s / rs turbo
Cosworths
Loads of bmw & merc
Skylines
It happens to most performance type cars , then after a while it goes full circle and the become desirable again
You don't really think the impreza will not go the same way
It's a phase , it will pass
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Not really being too serious, but I do think the graphics, flamer kits, neons, stupid loud dump valve etc. brigade have damaged the reputation of the Impreza in eyes of other road users.
It is noticeable how much more courteous drivers are to me when I am in the Merc compared to when I am in the Scoob. Like chalk and cheese!
It is noticeable how much more courteous drivers are to me when I am in the Merc compared to when I am in the Scoob. Like chalk and cheese!
In previous cars I always used to get cars driving up my ****.
I agree with you on the flamer kits, graphics etc.. but I suppose if you complained about everything that's not to your taste, you'd be wasting alot of energy and time..
But I guess that's why you have 11,000+ posts
