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Old 07 December 2008, 04:06 PM
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Well, the new engine actually went in a while ago, but due to finishing off the last little jobs the car was back on the road last week.

Just need to get Jolly Green Monster out for the final map (kept blowing the intercooler pipes off last time, but uprated jubilee clips should have now sorted this), then fit the oil cooler, and it'll be done.













Old 07 December 2008, 04:14 PM
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looks lovely, what engine does it have now?

2.5?

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Old 07 December 2008, 04:14 PM
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very nice looking car mate, hope it all goes well!.
Old 07 December 2008, 04:23 PM
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Looking good Gary.

About time you had some fun as well as helping so many of us lot out...
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Originally Posted by Darc174
looks lovely, what engine does it have now?

2.5?

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Nope, went for 2.0 again. Will hopefully be doing quite a few track days next year, and was advised that 2.0 may be better suited.

Am looking to built another engine to go in late next year possibly, but next one will probably be 2.1
Old 07 December 2008, 05:22 PM
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That's looking great Gary I love the brakes and the way the suspension sits. Is it on coilovers and what size are the wheels? The roof vent looks very cool too
Old 07 December 2008, 05:29 PM
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Sits very nice mate as above am loving the roof vent
Old 07 December 2008, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
That's looking great Gary I love the brakes and the way the suspension sits. Is it on coilovers and what size are the wheels? The roof vent looks very cool too
Hi mate.
Yep, have Cusco coilovers, but with Tein springs, as the Cusco ones were a bit too firm.
The wheels are 18"s, but have also got a set of black 17"s for it aswell now.
Roof vent is one of my favourite mods on it, great in summer, but not getting used much at the moment!!!
Old 07 December 2008, 05:44 PM
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Great work Gary it's good to see you back on the road
Old 07 December 2008, 05:47 PM
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Nice looking car mate you selling the spare black set?
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Dunno if i wanna go black and gold or black on black on a blobeye sti any words of wisdom guys
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Great work Gary it's good to see you back on the road
Good to be back mate. 4 months in a Peugeot 206 has driven me up the wall!!!

Daz and Minty - afraid not mate, they are going to be my track day wheels.
Old 07 December 2008, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
Good to be back mate. 4 months in a Peugeot 206 has driven me up the wall!!!
You appreciate the Scoob much more now though Gary
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Ow ok mate anyone know when a good deal is gonna come along for some alloys
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Hope u dont mind me asking. Where did u have the roof vent done and how much did it cost mate. Have u got any photos of the roof lining from the inside I think its the nuts.
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
You appreciate the Scoob much more now though Gary
Oh yes.... seems really big now, have to be careful when parking!!!

Am noticing the difference on fuel though, the manager of my local Shell garage is back to being a happy man!!!
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Originally Posted by G-string
Hope u dont mind me asking. Where did u have the roof vent done and how much did it cost mate. Have u got any photos of the roof lining from the inside I think its the nuts.
I bought the kit from www.japperformanceparts.co.uk for £200.
Got it fitted at a bodyshop called DK Autos (i think), but would also recommend getting in touch with Frayz on here if you want one fitted, as he has done a few of them now.



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Thought they were 18" on there because of the tyre profile I love roof vents and my sister wants one on hers too. That would be good fun on track with the coilovers, brakes etc
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
That would be good fun on track with the coilovers, brakes etc
It was.... for 6 laps.... untill the bottom end let go!!!
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I want a roof vent for Christmas lol looks good on the inside to very nice mate
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Good to see it back on the road Gary
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looking good moley
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Go on then tell me where your battery is
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Sweet looking car like it's owner.

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Old 07 December 2008, 11:25 PM
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Looking good Gary... just gotta get mine back on the road now
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Originally Posted by wrx9181
Go on then tell me where your battery is
The boot
Old 08 December 2008, 09:27 AM
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I know you may all laugh, but, what is a roof vent actually for?

I'm guessing that it is to cool rally drivers when they are all wrapped up and sweaty ... am I close?
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Originally Posted by SunnySideUp
I'm guessing that it is to cool rally drivers when they are all wrapped up and sweaty ... am I close?
Yep, works very well to
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I see, so a backwards sunroof in essence? Why do they not angle like a sunroof to 'drag' the hot air out rather than using a 'ram' effect of pushing air in? (you can tell I'm an engineer!! )

I hope you have informed your Insurance Company - wouldn't want you not being correctly covered
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