bought a nice evo 7 but not really floating my boat so to speak.
seen a nice spec c 2003 my and have a few questions maybe you nice people can answer....

is the spec c just a track car?
how harsh is it?
can you use in everyday situations if required?
does anyone on here have one to share experiences about
servicing, running costs etc etc????

thanks in advance
Andy

 

Andy,

Have you seen this months EVO magazine - it compares the new WR1 with a P1, Spec C and a T25.

Brian.

 

Andy coming back to reality

 

I hope you change your pants as often as you change your cars.

Nice to see you returning, and can't wait to see what you get and how good you make it. I still say your 8 was one of the best lookers ever.

 

why dosent the EVO float your boat mate ??

as im thinking of doing the opposite to you mate

 

Dave i change my pants every day and would change my hair colour as well if i had any...

will be up to the bridge when i get a chance
Andy

 

Brian,

what can i say, the grass is always greener and looks better until you jump over the fence and it's covered in weed killer (deep eh)....

the evo is a nice car but not as nice as the scooby imho
was told that once on the dark side u will never want to come back well i do
can't really put my finger on it sorry.
layout inside very bland, trims rattle.
miss the flat 4 burble and miss the crack with the lads so going to give it another go in the scooby.....

Andy

 

Andy, will be nice to see you at the Bridge, just don't go this month, we're all going karting instead of the usual meet. I'll probably pop along to Buckles next month as now the light nights are here there may be some more interest, so I might see you there.

 

You wont get burble with a spec C they have equal length headers

They are harsh but you could live with one day to day

Why not a JDM spec STI a better alround car IMHO

Cue Tony Burns ..................

 

do it andy!

David

 

scoobytal,
do have the option of jdm sti with better spec etc will keep my options open for the moment until have looked at the spec c but definately coming back to scoob 's right after the wife's divorce is signed off.. oh dear

 

Mr.Wallis,

what has happened to you??
don't see you anymore, if you want a lift to the meets etc give me a shout

cheers

Andy

 

Hey andy can't you make your mind up mate

TYPE 25 is what you want go for it !!!!!!!!!

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/

Go on you know you wanna
Simon

 

Simon,

your right stuck betweena rock and the wife's purse strings a tad out of reach for me at the moment but what lovely motor....

does anyone have a type 25 on here yet????

cheers

Andy

 

What you really want is a Spec C with AST's and a 2.5 conversion

 

Come on then spill the beans, are you serious ???? .... LOL

 

i just test drove the spec c thats for sale, might be the same one, i bought an evo 8 gsr, not sure if ill be back like you, but i love both cars, just wanted to try something different, the spec c is a great car, really fast and drives well, just a little noisey when u wind it up, in every day driving its fine. Personally though i would prefer a gl full options than a spec c, just my preference, not much in it for speed and more comforts and better for day to day, also spec c looks super bland, but thats ok if its what u want, its a real wolf in sheeps clothing, looks plainer than a basic wrx.

 

Just start filtering a little away each week Andy...

She who must be obeyed will never know

I do agree with Jason above I would like some comfort and a few extras for every day use....... if you are not carefull you buy a Spec C then end up buying side skirts, spoiler, 19" wheels and a huge list of other mods.... you had the STI8 if my memory serves me.... you know better then most matey.

Simon

 

Well the spec c everyone was raving about seemed to be the one from Litchfield Imports with a reprogrammed ECU. But if as said above you got Powerstation to fit AST coilovers it has better handling than a standard spec c, more compliant and the ability to handle bumps much better.

Also Bob Rawle has been doing amazing things with his STI 9 (8?) and had very impressive power figures from it with just a remap, Janspeed exhaust and sti panel filter.

The truth is out there, and it has Subaru printed on the bonnet!

Cal

 

Silver scooby sport, u are right about the sti 8 with all the gubbins on it that's why the wife wants a divorce..
and again always like mod things and spend money


like i said the grass is always greener on the other side lol

Andy.......

 

Have a peek at this, interesting.....http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=283364

 

As has been said, there's no burble with the Spec C, and what about the banshee howl that you get from an Evo on WOT?

If the trim's rattling, turn the music up

oh, and the 'lads' still speak to me (sort of )

Keep the Evo, and get a nice loan for the T25, hey presto, best of both worlds.

Seriously, whatever you do, get yourself to a bridge meeting. (I'll be parked in a quiet corner looking lonely)

 

Sticky - Whichever corner you're in, it will NOT be quiet

 

just my 2 peneth, but I agree with Sticky about the sound. In everyday "normal" driving the Subaru wins on sound, but WOT is a different matter. I thought the EVO sounded the best of them all at our recent track day.

But no one in their right mind buys a car just on sound alone

(or do we )

Phil

PS Have to agree with CB that your Sti8 Looked the DD's Andy

 

listening to folk my head's a shed, don't know what the **** I want at the moment & i know thats bad for making sensible decisions...

getting it in the neck at the moment from the other half

and she is making sense ie
haven't given the car a chance
only had 3 weeks.
not really spoken to other evo owners blah blah etc etc
I know she's right she always is the sensible one......


will keep u informed
thanks all for your input

cheers

Andy

 

Hi Andy,
I could sell you a cracking STI 8 if your interested.Looks the business with 19" rims and black windows.OOHH,and that sound is just fantastic.Seriously,i am enjoying the car very much,ive just had it serviced,and once i had fixed the rear window from creaking,im very happy with it.I think you have to make your own mind up as to wether its a Scoob or Evo.I cant count how many times i have swopped and changed.I like them as much as each other.At the moment i enjoy tootling around listening to the warble of the engine,and only really give it some when i am in the mood for it.After years of thinking about these two cars it comes down to this;- the Evo is faster and more hardcore,the Subaru is more usable and has more character.I love driving the Subaru at all times,wheras sometimes if i was not in the right frame of mind, i would walk past the Evo and get in my Fiat Punto to go wherever.I have noticed that the Subaru is not as easy to drive fast as the Evo,in the respect that the Evo is ready for it in whatever gear you are in,and with the Subaru you have to be in the right gear and rev range to really get the performance.They are both fantastic cars and we should all be gratefull that they exist,but youve got to choose one or the other.Regards, SIMON.

 

lol theres loads more threads on Scoobynet for you to read Fidd LOL !!