Gift ideas?
Hey all,
so I am new and don't actually own a scooby myself, but want to get my old man a present for his. He as a hawkeye wrx and its completely std at the moment, he has been waiting for the warantee to run out before he does anything to it.
He is very old school in the sence that he is very sceptical about modding his car at all and will only do things that make sence to him, and is very much not one for mods that make things look better, but rather ones that serve a real purpose if you know what I mean.
Now as I have no idea on any of the mods out there for this car, I was hoping that some of you guys could point me in the right direction. I am looking at spending a max of 200 pounds, and it has to be something that can just get posted to me, rather than something that nees to be installed by a pro or mapping or anything like that. He is very capable of a diy job so something along those lines or something that a local garage could fit would be awesome.
Thanks
Rory
so I am new and don't actually own a scooby myself, but want to get my old man a present for his. He as a hawkeye wrx and its completely std at the moment, he has been waiting for the warantee to run out before he does anything to it.
He is very old school in the sence that he is very sceptical about modding his car at all and will only do things that make sence to him, and is very much not one for mods that make things look better, but rather ones that serve a real purpose if you know what I mean.
Now as I have no idea on any of the mods out there for this car, I was hoping that some of you guys could point me in the right direction. I am looking at spending a max of 200 pounds, and it has to be something that can just get posted to me, rather than something that nees to be installed by a pro or mapping or anything like that. He is very capable of a diy job so something along those lines or something that a local garage could fit would be awesome.
Thanks
Rory
Dont know too much about the hawkeye but how about a front strut brace if it doesnt have one (carbon fibre) or a quickshifter - or a zerosports radiator panel of air splitter - maybe??
the hawkeye is the 2003-2005 model isnt it? I was thinking something small like top mounts or a DV kit or something like that aswell.
any good places to have a look for these things that you guys know of?
thanks for the info man
any good places to have a look for these things that you guys know of?
thanks for the info man
Sorry - what do you mean by top mounts bud?
A Dump Valve - will be pricey if you want one as GFB,s semi circ is one of the best but Im not saying too much or averyone on here will lynch me as a full recirc valve is best for the engine and the car already has one (also no real gains or improvement to be had by getting one) - there is one of these for sale on piston heads at the mo though if thats what you want to get.
You could consider a decent panel filter though - Cosworth make a good one.
You could have a look at just subaru, or scoobybits, or scoobyparts, or scoobyworld, or .... the list goes on. You'll prob find a cosworth filter on e-bay.
Jusat have a bit of a search about.
A Dump Valve - will be pricey if you want one as GFB,s semi circ is one of the best but Im not saying too much or averyone on here will lynch me as a full recirc valve is best for the engine and the car already has one (also no real gains or improvement to be had by getting one) - there is one of these for sale on piston heads at the mo though if thats what you want to get.
You could consider a decent panel filter though - Cosworth make a good one.
You could have a look at just subaru, or scoobybits, or scoobyparts, or scoobyworld, or .... the list goes on. You'll prob find a cosworth filter on e-bay.
Jusat have a bit of a search about.
No offence to the other guy but don't buy a dump valve - whats the point. If your dad is old skool in his mods then something which is renound for being a little chav will probably not impress him

What about suspension mods? Does he like the occasional enthusiastic drive? Like a decent anti roll bar or uprated droplinks etc? A strut brace has been mentioned and is a good idea to stiffen the car up a little.
Interior? What about a good CD headunit or a decent SatNav system?
No offence to the other guy but don't buy a dump valve - whats the point. If your dad is old skool in his mods then something which is renound for being a little chav will probably not impress him
Thats pretty much what I said chap.
Thats pretty much what I said chap.
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ummm.. ye thanks guys. getting a bit steamy in here.
he must have the blobeye then. he not into sound or sat nav stuff either
what are drop links?
by top mounts I meant solid top mounts for the suspension, like these:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_prod...d=2847&appid=2
obv thats for my car, not the scooby.
cheers
he must have the blobeye then. he not into sound or sat nav stuff either
what are drop links?
by top mounts I meant solid top mounts for the suspension, like these:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_prod...d=2847&appid=2
obv thats for my car, not the scooby.
cheers
ummm.. ye thanks guys. getting a bit steamy in here.
he must have the blobeye then. he not into sound or sat nav stuff either
what are drop links?
by top mounts I meant solid top mounts for the suspension, like these:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_prod...d=2847&appid=2
obv thats for my car, not the scooby.
cheers
he must have the blobeye then. he not into sound or sat nav stuff either
what are drop links?
by top mounts I meant solid top mounts for the suspension, like these:
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_prod...d=2847&appid=2
obv thats for my car, not the scooby.
cheers
And a strut brace for the engine bay... http://scoobyparts.com/acatalog/CARB..._NEW_AGE_.html
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Don't worry Andy, he won't.

Adjustable top mounts will cost a little more than £200, mate.
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Why not ask your dad what he wants? Unless it's got to be a surprise.
You'll get a load of suggestions on here, if you had a firmer idea of what he's wanting out of his car.

Adjustable top mounts will cost a little more than £200, mate.
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Why not ask your dad what he wants? Unless it's got to be a surprise.
You'll get a load of suggestions on here, if you had a firmer idea of what he's wanting out of his car.
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