My 1st Scoobaru
30 September 2008, 08:41 PM
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My 1st Scoobaru
Hay guys and girls. I thought that i'd show you a few pics of my Scoobaru. I've only had it for 2 weeks now. I've got a few plans for it and don't worry, those headlights ARE going! 
I'm going to be asking a few questions that i'm sure have already been asked before. As it's my 1st and i'm not really into Jap cars I don't really know much about them.
I've also got a few things to put up forsale that I got with the car. So i may need a little help with prices for them.
Here's some pics......After a quick wash,
Good idea or not???
Is this a good think?
I went a little overboard with the cleaning....
I've already changed the indicators to clears.
What do you think? You can follow the pics back to view all of my pics if you want.
I'm going to be asking a few questions that i'm sure have already been asked before. As it's my 1st and i'm not really into Jap cars I don't really know much about them.
I've also got a few things to put up forsale that I got with the car. So i may need a little help with prices for them.
Here's some pics......After a quick wash,
Good idea or not???
Is this a good think?
I went a little overboard with the cleaning....
I've already changed the indicators to clears.
What do you think? You can follow the pics back to view all of my pics if you want.
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30 September 2008, 09:35 PM
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Hey welcome to Scoobynet! And your first scoob! 
Everyone will have an opinion on everything in here so as long as you have a thick skin you'll be fine in here!
Any way your scoob! I noticed that it had the "I" badge on the front is it an import, and what do you know about it's history? I dunno what that thing is with all the wires going into is but someone will advise you! ( some good peeps on here) If you are going to put stickers on it do it properly (Stickystuff) In the WYIOC section can point you in the right direction
Cleaning, Are you sure that you got all the little crisp bits out from beneath the seats???
Welcome to Scoobynet mate use the search function on here every question will probably have been asked before.
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Everyone will have an opinion on everything in here so as long as you have a thick skin you'll be fine in here!
Any way your scoob! I noticed that it had the "I" badge on the front is it an import, and what do you know about it's history? I dunno what that thing is with all the wires going into is but someone will advise you! ( some good peeps on here) If you are going to put stickers on it do it properly (Stickystuff) In the WYIOC section can point you in the right direction
Cleaning, Are you sure that you got all the little crisp bits out from beneath the seats??? Welcome to Scoobynet mate use the search function on here every question will probably have been asked before.
Simpsons !
30 September 2008, 10:07 PM
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nice first scoob mate!in my oppinion stay away from decals on the classic but everyone has their own idea;s so if you think its a good one go for it. i think (the thing with all the wires in) is a piggy back ecu....but dont quote me on that as i may be way way way off on that one lol. just thought id have a go at identifying it for you!
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Don't worry about them stickers. They were bought by the previous owner. I will not be fitting them
No the car isn't pink, it's my camera phone although it has faided a little but i will be restoring that
Yes it is an Import. I was brought over here in Oct last year. I am the 2nd owner. As for cleaning the inside, i found some Japanese coins, 100 and a 10. I don't know what it is worth though.
No the car isn't pink, it's my camera phone although it has faided a little but i will be restoring that
Yes it is an Import. I was brought over here in Oct last year. I am the 2nd owner. As for cleaning the inside, i found some Japanese coins, 100 and a 10. I don't know what it is worth though.
30 September 2008, 10:58 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Don't worry about them stickers. They were bought by the previous owner. I will not be fitting them
No the car isn't pink, it's my camera phone although it has faided a little but i will be restoring that
Yes it is an Import. I was brought over here in Oct last year. I am the 2nd owner. As for cleaning the inside, i found some Japanese coins, 100 and a 10. I don't know what it is worth though.
No the car isn't pink, it's my camera phone although it has faided a little but i will be restoring that
Yes it is an Import. I was brought over here in Oct last year. I am the 2nd owner. As for cleaning the inside, i found some Japanese coins, 100 and a 10. I don't know what it is worth though.
For what it's worth, I don't mind those headlights mate. Not sure about the pink paintwork though
01 October 2008, 06:59 PM
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I don't think it was me. I was picking a mate up at jct38 (Old Post Office) at 5pm. I went down Wakefield Rd then cut through some 60 roads (for a bit of fun ) to get to the M1 and met my mate. Then i was straight onto the motorway to Sheffield.
Thanks Andy. I got them from a Fantastic guy from CS who has a name almost like yours
Headlight aren't to my taste so they are going as are the rears (maybe up for sale! Hint Hint!!!). Rears are going to be the STI ones (and hopefully when fitted won't leak water into the boot ) and the fronts are either going to be clears or depo's. I'll need to have a look at other peoples cars on here to get some ideas.
) to get to the M1 and met my mate. Then i was straight onto the motorway to Sheffield.Thanks Andy. I got them from a Fantastic guy from CS who has a name almost like yours
Headlight aren't to my taste so they are going as are the rears (maybe up for sale! Hint Hint!!!). Rears are going to be the STI ones (and hopefully when fitted won't leak water into the boot
) and the fronts are either going to be clears or depo's. I'll need to have a look at other peoples cars on here to get some ideas.
02 October 2008, 08:28 PM
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Hey up! I live in southeast wakefield just outside Barnsley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKF8uuZiys
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Welcome. I love classics.
Prova ECU - see here:
Prova ECU [Archive] - ScoobyNet
Do a google search for Prova ECU - some interesting reading.
Prova ECU - see here:
Prova ECU [Archive] - ScoobyNet
Do a google search for Prova ECU - some interesting reading.
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I just noticed the lights are made to fit the facelift bonnet, so dont really fill the arches in the bonnet you have.
I would change them to standard lights, or go the whole facelift route. But to be honest I like pre-facelift classics, Im all for keeping it looking standard.
As always, each to their own
I would change them to standard lights, or go the whole facelift route. But to be honest I like pre-facelift classics, Im all for keeping it looking standard.
As always, each to their own
02 October 2008, 10:31 PM
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[quote=RS_Matt;8172370]Hey up!quote]
Love it! You do know that you have just confused about 90% of the scoobynet massive!
Simpsons !
Love it! You do know that you have just confused about 90% of the scoobynet massive!
Simpsons !
03 October 2008, 12:29 AM
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Hey up! I live in southeast wakefield just outside Barnsley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKF8uuZiys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4C3o...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKF8uuZiys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4C3o...eature=related
It's soooooooo true sithi YouTube - 5 things to do round Barnsley
Erm, well.... I really don't know what to say about this now!
I'm just glad i've got a few years head start on this lot. Although i am supprised that my cousin isn't on this. Good choonies though YouTube - royston.
RS_Matt, i'm (unfortunately) from Royston. Well the POSH end
03 October 2008, 12:47 AM
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Welcome. I love classics.
Prova ECU - see here:
Prova ECU [Archive] - ScoobyNet
Do a google search for Prova ECU - some interesting reading.
Prova ECU - see here:
Prova ECU [Archive] - ScoobyNet
Do a google search for Prova ECU - some interesting reading.
Although the car just doesn't seam "that fast". It feels like it wants to be faster but it's just restricted. If that makes any sense? I've had a Turbo Diesel and i've got an NA for a track car. This is the 1st Turbo petrol car that i've had. I just seam to be able to have more fun in my 1.6 Corsa (que all the
) than what i do in the Scoob. 
I know!
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Although the car just doesn't seam "that fast". It feels like it wants to be faster but it's just restricted. If that makes any sense? I've had a Turbo Diesel and i've got an NA for a track car. This is the 1st Turbo petrol car that i've had. I just seam to be able to have more fun in my 1.6 Corsa (que all the ) than what i do in the Scoob. I know!
) than what i do in the Scoob. I know!If its mapped with the Prova map it may be running odd on uk fuel. Do you know anything about the cars history?
You should get a kick at 3k rpm when the turbo kicks in.
By the way, whats your NA Track Car? Interesting to hear what you'd be comparing the Subaru to in terms of quickness.
03 October 2008, 01:06 AM
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:gone quite and sheepish: 1.6 Corsa Sport. Stripped out. It works out at 150bhp/ton. RR at 125.2bhp and weighed at 840kg.
I have been told that it's always had Shell Vpower in it. I have either used Shell Vpower or BP Ultimate. Don't get me wrong, it does throw me back into my seat with the power but then 7k comes around and change again
I get to certain points in either car and the Scoob might be only 2 or 3 mph faster at that point.
It just might be that i'm not used to or know how to drive Petrol Turbo'd cars yet.
I have been told that it's always had Shell Vpower in it. I have either used Shell Vpower or BP Ultimate. Don't get me wrong, it does throw me back into my seat with the power but then 7k comes around and change again
I get to certain points in either car and the Scoob might be only 2 or 3 mph faster at that point.
It just might be that i'm not used to or know how to drive Petrol Turbo'd cars yet.
03 October 2008, 01:08 AM
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Links to pics. You can follow them back to view all of them.
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There could be something wrong with the scoob, thats why I was interested to hear what history the car has, recent services etc, could be the maf failing and making it run poor. Or the fuel / Prova map. As the threads on Prova maps do say they are made for 100Ron Jap fuel.
No worries about the Corsa track car, sounds like fun. I often take my Fiesta out and throw it round corners, its a good laugh and a change from the scoob. I also drive a volvo diesel everyday - who am I to mock ??
No worries about the Corsa track car, sounds like fun. I often take my Fiesta out and throw it round corners, its a good laugh and a change from the scoob. I also drive a volvo diesel everyday - who am I to mock ??
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Spare wheel well? I've got long legs
I take the front seats out to wash it inside. Yes, that means hose pipe and sponge inside the car No need for the hoover
As for the service.... It came over here on the 23/11/2007 with 63,905km. Alpha Imports had it 1st. Then the guy i got it from (swapped my Astra for it about 2 weeks ago) bought it on the 15/12/2007. He's changed the belts and has given it a service. Oh and looks to have fitted 2 alarms to it That's about it.
I'm hopeing to be going on a RR day ScoobyNet Linky so after that i'll know if it's just me of the car.
Cheers for you help though Ryo
I've got long legs I take the front seats out to wash it inside. Yes, that means hose pipe and sponge inside the car
No need for the hoover As for the service.... It came over here on the 23/11/2007 with 63,905km. Alpha Imports had it 1st. Then the guy i got it from (swapped my Astra for it about 2 weeks ago) bought it on the 15/12/2007. He's changed the belts and has given it a service. Oh and looks to have fitted 2 alarms to it
That's about it.I'm hopeing to be going on a RR day ScoobyNet Linky so after that i'll know if it's just me of the car.
Cheers for you help though Ryo
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Hey welcome to Scoobynet! And your first scoob!
Everyone will have an opinion on everything in here so as long as you have a thick skin you'll be fine in here!
Any way your scoob! I noticed that it had the "I" badge on the front is it an import, and what do you know about it's history? I dunno what that thing is with all the wires going into is but someone will advise you! ( some good peeps on here) If you are going to put stickers on it do it properly (Stickystuff) In the WYIOC section can point you in the right direction Cleaning, Are you sure that you got all the little crisp bits out from beneath the seats???
Welcome to Scoobynet mate use the search function on here every question will probably have been asked before.
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Everyone will have an opinion on everything in here so as long as you have a thick skin you'll be fine in here!
Any way your scoob! I noticed that it had the "I" badge on the front is it an import, and what do you know about it's history? I dunno what that thing is with all the wires going into is but someone will advise you! ( some good peeps on here) If you are going to put stickers on it do it properly (Stickystuff) In the WYIOC section can point you in the right direction
Cleaning, Are you sure that you got all the little crisp bits out from beneath the seats??? Welcome to Scoobynet mate use the search function on here every question will probably have been asked before.
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its the ecu!!
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