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.

 

looks lovely, what engine does it have now?

2.5?

darc

 

very nice looking car mate, hope it all goes well!.

 

Looking good Gary.

About time you had some fun as well as helping so many of us lot out...

 

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

 

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

 

Sits very nice mate as above am loving the roof vent

 

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!!!

 

Great work Gary it's good to see you back on the road

 

Nice looking car mate you selling the spare black set?

 

Dunno if i wanna go black and gold or black on black on a blobeye sti any words of wisdom guys

 

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.

 

You appreciate the Scoob much more now though Gary

 

Ow ok mate anyone know when a good deal is gonna come along for some alloys

 

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.

 

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!!!

 

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.

 

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

 

It was.... for 6 laps.... untill the bottom end let go!!!

 

I want a roof vent for Christmas lol looks good on the inside to very nice mate

 

Good to see it back on the road Gary

 

looking good moley

 

Go on then tell me where your battery is

 

Sweet looking car like it's owner.

Steve

 

Looking good Gary... just gotta get mine back on the road now

 

The boot

 

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?

 

Yep, works very well to

 

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

 

Love it