I have just collected my car from a very well known and respected Midlands based tuning company.

The car has had vented/drilled discs fitted with green stuff pads + 205/17 Khumo tyres (buffed ready for hill climbing in April).

FIA homologated rear cage fitted as well, and I just wanted to remind every owner what fantastic cars these are.

I am on my second Impreza (first was a 1994 WRX) this one a 1997 UK Turbo, and I love them to bits.

Great fun, very flattering to the driver and I think one the best "driver's" cars available - every day use and very safe in bad weather.

Just wanted to make my views......thought about changing the Scoob, but what can you get that is so good?

Richard - a very happy Subaru Impreza owner.

 

errrr Rapidly coming to that conclusion in my hunt for a new car as well

especially as i have a wagon and there is nothing as practical fast and cheap

 

Thanks Matt....

 

So which midlands based company we talkin bout here BTW? R u a local type n all
Si
PS er many cars but few as good performance for age & looks etc oh & gr8 owners

 

If it makes you happy dont change it, Its all down to personal preference.
Ive just sold the Scoob & bought an octavia 4x4 as it stacks cheaper than replacing the Scoob with a newer one.
The basic car is very good although not as taught & nowhere near as quick as the STI 3 but anything from the VW group has access to an amazing amout of mods & with the thousands I had left it will be an interesting project.

 

Si,

Aldon @ Brierley Hill did the work - wow what a transformation on the grip + some decent brakes at last

Richard

 

There is nothing that compares for the same price, speed, handling, street cred' etc etc.

IMPREZA FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!- (well maybe not !)

Dunc.

 

Richard

I have a MY 94 STI 1 and it is in the same class as the Lotus Cortina Mk1 which I had many years ago. I loved that car and was very upset at having to sell it.

I had the chance to drive a Mk1 Lotus Cortina a few weeks ago and it was a real shock to realise how cars have improved over the years. The Lotus was still great fun to drive-the A bracket rear suspension model was the best handling one for sure.

As far as the Scooby is concerned, I have not driven a car on the road which I enjoy as much. The performance and handling is outstanding and I can't ever see myself wanting to change it. My car will be of historic interest eventually and I am very proud of it.

Good luck with yours

Les

 

Richard, don't forget we'll be there cheering you on.

Going to the Japfest at Castle Coombe ? www.japfest.co.uk

 

Squizz and Les:

Hi Les - Lotus Cortina - Just bought the "Best Rally Cars" video with cars from the 60s 70s and 80s - some great pictures of the Lotus Cortina (one of my favourite Fords!).

Hi Squizz - Scoob is looking great, roll cage means it is a 2 seater now (we cannot have a baby this year - wife is not impressed!)

See you guys soon - will try to get to Japfest.

Richard

 

only downer with the scoob is i spend all my time when driving it, conviced there is some new and expensive death rattle

was thinking R32 Golf, for reliability and they are still quick but not the same league as the Scoob