just another Newbie thread... Marc Frobies BUG!
03 January 2012, 08:43 PM
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just another Newbie thread... Marc Frobies BUG!
Hi guys n girls!
Im Marc, im 25 and from Chesterfield Derbyshire
I live with my 2 beautiful daughters, their mum and a dog! (Also expecting another in June!
)
I have recently bought my 1st Scoob (and now have the bug, litterally harharhar
)
So yeah, after last years harsh winter, and the fact me, the Mrs and kids were snowed in for a week - i thought this year it would be a good idea to buy a 4x4!
After browsing ebay over a few days, and getting quotes for a varity of different 4x4's i came accross this...
Its a 1.6 TS, with a few extra bits & bobs, genuine 72k with a lot of history...
After numerous conversations over the telephone, and a 120mile round trip, its now my daily driver!!!
YES, its slightly underpowered, but quicker and a lot better looking than most other 4x4's under 2l! Plus the insurance comes out cheaper for me on this than say a Suzuki Vitara (still f00king expensive though!!!)
Anyways, as im new to Subaru, i look forward to picking some of your brains for info and advice!
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Im Marc, im 25 and from Chesterfield Derbyshire
I live with my 2 beautiful daughters, their mum and a dog! (Also expecting another in June!
)I have recently bought my 1st Scoob (and now have the bug, litterally harharhar
)So yeah, after last years harsh winter, and the fact me, the Mrs and kids were snowed in for a week - i thought this year it would be a good idea to buy a 4x4!
After browsing ebay over a few days, and getting quotes for a varity of different 4x4's i came accross this...
Its a 1.6 TS, with a few extra bits & bobs, genuine 72k with a lot of history...
After numerous conversations over the telephone, and a 120mile round trip, its now my daily driver!!!
YES, its slightly underpowered, but quicker and a lot better looking than most other 4x4's under 2l! Plus the insurance comes out cheaper for me on this than say a Suzuki Vitara (still f00king expensive though!!!)
Anyways, as im new to Subaru, i look forward to picking some of your brains for info and advice!
Few more pics:
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03 January 2012, 08:53 PM
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Thanks and yep, i totally agree mate!
I did get some Subaru 15's with it but they need 2 new tyres... i like the look of the sort of twin spoke WRX ones? 17inch? Ideally i would have some rota drifts... but cant see that happening on my budget
Other plans are:
A general tidy up (front and rear bumpers need a re-spray, the bonnet scoop needs tlc AND i have been chasing round a drivers side front wing reflector/blank indicator since the day i bought it with no luck!)
De-badge and de-strip
Subtle side skirts
And possibly in future, wrx wings and bumpers...
Current "mods" inc:
Full window tints
Stainless steel exhaust (actually gives it a nice burble)
Bonnet Scoop
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I did get some Subaru 15's with it but they need 2 new tyres... i like the look of the sort of twin spoke WRX ones? 17inch? Ideally i would have some rota drifts... but cant see that happening on my budget
Other plans are:
A general tidy up (front and rear bumpers need a re-spray, the bonnet scoop needs tlc AND i have been chasing round a drivers side front wing reflector/blank indicator since the day i bought it with no luck!)
De-badge and de-strip
Subtle side skirts
And possibly in future, wrx wings and bumpers...
Current "mods" inc:
Full window tints
Stainless steel exhaust (actually gives it a nice burble)
Bonnet Scoop
Spoiler
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03 January 2012, 09:46 PM
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I noticed the scoop, shame its in the wrong place. Best bet is to find some wrx/sti trinkets and tart it up, doesnt have to be much, but wheels would definately help.
03 January 2012, 09:51 PM
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wrong place? Its on the bonnet...? lol - is it not sat where it should be? The previous owner fitted it... im not keen on it and it needs a bit of filler and a respray... was thinking of getting the bonnet wrapped or sprayed matt black (along with the scoop)... but dont know yet... moneys going to be VERY tight this year 
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03 January 2012, 09:59 PM
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Nice winter runner pal, screaming for new wheels though, I have a set of gold STI 8 alloys that would fit straight on to it with 4 decent Bridgestone tyres, £350 if your interested
03 January 2012, 10:01 PM
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EDIT: See the interior pic, bottom left hand side of gear stick is the high/low gear selector
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03 January 2012, 10:02 PM
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Very nice wheels mate, and i think they are the ones im after, or similar... but wanting them in silver, and without being rude a bit cheaper
04 January 2012, 08:36 AM
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Nice looking Bug, not everyones cup of tea but I like them (I've got one too 
) I would loose the bonnet scoop though if I was you. You will no doubt have endless chavs racing you because they think you have a turbo. Can you tell I'm not a big fan of lookalikes? Anyway enjoy 
) I would loose the bonnet scoop though if I was you. You will no doubt have endless chavs racing you because they think you have a turbo. Can you tell I'm not a big fan of lookalikes? Anyway enjoy
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morning d4vidh,
Again i agree about the scoop, but not sure wheather its bolted on or not, either way i would proberbly either need a new bonnet or to repair this one... Shame really as there isnt a single dent or scratch on this bonnet other than the odd stone chip... Any1 want to swap for a non-scoop bonnet? (worth asking )
Again i agree about the scoop, but not sure wheather its bolted on or not, either way i would proberbly either need a new bonnet or to repair this one... Shame really as there isnt a single dent or scratch on this bonnet other than the odd stone chip... Any1 want to swap for a non-scoop bonnet? (worth asking
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Welcome along buddy, motor looks nice and clean!
I was just going to say a mate bought a set of the 17'' newage wrx wheels off eBay for just over £100 but you've already got it sorted
I was just going to say a mate bought a set of the 17'' newage wrx wheels off eBay for just over £100 but you've already got it sorted
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welcome aboard..get signed up on imprezasport.net thats the place for N/A scooby's as a few on here dont like sports....car looks well, and with some nice wheels on will look so much better, as for the bonnet loads would swop you there standard one, as everyone is after em, ,,i went the other way !!...mine is now a full wrx lookalikey
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Cheers again for the warm welcome guys! Im already benefitting from being on here!!!
Yes Balderz im still on moddedrides but dont tend to go to the meets that often any more....
Yes Balderz im still on moddedrides but dont tend to go to the meets that often any more....
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WHEELS ARE FINALY ON! (Had a few problems with the GAY metal valve caps corroding solid to the valve - had to have 2 replaced!)
Before:
After:
Sorry for the pic quality, but you get the idea - its improved the look of the car loads!!!
Before:
After:
Sorry for the pic quality, but you get the idea - its improved the look of the car loads!!!
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07 March 2012, 09:04 PM
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Passed the MOT...
I think they could be 1 below (if you know what i mean?) - if you look at the 1st set of pictures you can see the front windows (where the doors are open) - its not as dark as it looks, just when all the doors are closed the car is v dark inside so makes the fronts look darker than they are...
I think they could be 1 below (if you know what i mean?) - if you look at the 1st set of pictures you can see the front windows (where the doors are open) - its not as dark as it looks, just when all the doors are closed the car is v dark inside so makes the fronts look darker than they are...
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31 March 2012, 09:04 AM
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Selling the car now due to upgrading to a newer motor, pm me if interested cheers:
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