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Old 17 February 2004, 10:17 AM
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I'm interested to hear different opinions of these two companies.

I've got a Forester (MY99) that I thinking about doing some gentle tweaking on. I'm not looking for all out power just can't help myself. I'm guessing a target of around 280 bhp but the aim is to increase driveability rather than jsut pub talk.

TSL suggested - Tek3 remap + panel filter + new fuel pump (approx £1,000)

Scoobyclinic suggested - decat down pipe initially and see how it goes (£300).

Any comments appreciated.
Old 17 February 2004, 10:24 AM
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ive found adam and kev at scoobyclinic to be really informative, and they asked me to go down so they could look at the car, and see what they could do, ive never talked to tsl so cannot compare, I just know that scoobyclinic are priced well, they are close to where i live and they are a good bunch of people, the best person to talk to is scoobychrissy, he seems to semi live at scoobyclinic ile mail him a link and aask him to reply.....


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Old 17 February 2004, 11:06 AM
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Never had any probs with TSL - I've their full decat and Grpn Backbox. With that, Samco hoses, K+N panel and PE ECU, I made 281 bhp yesterday.....

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Old 17 February 2004, 11:17 AM
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come visit us both mate .. see which you prefer

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Old 17 February 2004, 11:27 AM
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pop over to the clinic for a coffee and a chat anytime m8 we will be glad to help!

then pop to tsl and see what you think, In the words of lloyd grossman "the choice is yours!"


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Old 17 February 2004, 12:10 PM
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y do u need fuel pump in a uk scooby that pump will give more than enough fuel m8 for 280

put it this way m8 scoobyclinic look after my 22B m8, the best prices in town just waiting for fmic and then remap it

see u tomorrow adam
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It's not a UK scooby it's an imported Forester S/TB.

My only concern with having the decat done is I don't want to screw around come MOT time. I have all the mechanical ability of something with absolutely no mechanical ability
Old 17 February 2004, 12:28 PM
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gavnnik,

I've got a '97 s/tb, and I found the biggest problem, was the boat like handling. When I checked, the rear ARB was 14mm, and the front 19mm.

I uprated the rear to a 20mm STi, and the front to a Whiteline 22mm. It has transformed the handling, but still retains a sensible ride.

There are various "friendly" MOT stations, who will be flexible at mot time !

Mark.
Old 17 February 2004, 12:31 PM
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I've used tsl over the past year and have never had any problems with the work done and have always found them to be honest and very professional.
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Im sure they will both do you a grand job
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i've made good friends at both Specialists -

TSL formerly
Scoobyclinic most recently

i'm a long term TSLer (one of the 1st i believe) and will continue to use them as i will Scobyclinic. most recently the clinic has been the establishment of choice due to the availability to do the work - TSL being victims or their own success can often have a bit of a lead time.

both (in my experiance) have friendly, knowledgeable staff who make you welcome be it a social visit or if you're having work done. i am also happy with the quality of work done at both establishments.

best comparision is done by yourself... as stated above, feel free to visit both, discuss the work and the costs involved and then make up your own mind. i'm sure neither would turn you away subsequently should you use the other initially.

you could do a hell of a lot worse than go to either of these two (as i unfortunately did last summer). at the end of the day its what works out best for you and or your pocket/peace of mind.

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Old 17 February 2004, 01:29 PM
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I have also been to both and have found that the major downside at TSL is their prices. At scoobyclinic, an identical job can sometimes be as much as HALF the cost of TSL.
I live very near TSL but would still rather travel to Chesterfield to visit Scoobyclinic.
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just talking to a guy earlier and he mentioned that tsl is approx £50 an hour in comparison to the clinic @ £20 per hour. that speaks chapters for me, as most sensible people say money talks................................

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