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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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My bro is wanting a scoob, budget what budget. Told him about RC motorsort he want classic or newage 2006-07, but want to give it to RC for some 500bhp.
What would be the best scoob for the job, and why cheers
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Bit of a difference in budget there.
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just want to no what best, there is no budget i told him classic, his mate said newage. So i ask on here.
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All depends what you want from the car, track or daily driver?
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Best base car IMHO is bugeye STi.........cheap as chips to buy leaving max to spend on mods

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But ugly!
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he wants classic or 2006-07, no budget for mods
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All depends what you want from the car, track or daily driver?
fast road weekend car only
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Originally Posted by scooby1doo1
he wants classic or 2006-07, no budget for mods
That doesn't make sense.

He could pick up a classic for £4k or a 2006-07 for £13k ...
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I don't think you'll get a deffinate answer on this, everyone has a diffferent opinion.
For me, an RA, with 500bhp would be mental, they weigh less than the new age by 300-400kg, so free power to weight. But, thats just me......
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Originally Posted by mit
I don't think you'll get a deffinate answer on this, everyone has a diffferent opinion.
For me, an RA, with 500bhp would be mental, they weigh less than the new age by 300-400kg, so free power to weight. But, thats just me......
o.k thats the best answer so far cheers
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Originally Posted by dynamix
That doesn't make sense.

He could pick up a classic for £4k or a 2006-07 for £13k ...
classics i thought was better for power to weight hence i advised on this.
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Originally Posted by mit
I don't think you'll get a deffinate answer on this, everyone has a diffferent opinion.
For me, an RA, with 500bhp would be mental, they weigh less than the new age by 300-400kg, so free power to weight. But, thats just me......
What bhp ca the ra take befor you need upgrade drive train.
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bump
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im running 330bhp, room to be about 360. I wouldn't want any more with the standard box, chances are it'll go with that power!
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Originally Posted by scooby1doo1
bump
bump for what ?
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Originally Posted by dynamix
bump for what ?
bump for what bhp can ra take befor new box, would the 6 speed be ok in a 400-450 bhp ra, and would any other mods need to be looked at.
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6 speed box is good for 650

ra box wouldnt be
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Ugly (?) but no chocolate gearbox

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classic all the way p1??
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