Scoobie Newbie, My first Scoobie MY97 WRX
06 February 2007, 10:06 PM
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Scoobie Newbie, My first Scoobie MY97 WRX
Hello to all you Scooby Fans !
I started searching for information on Scoobies at the tail end of last year and decided that december was the month for me to finally become a fully fledged owner of my dream car.
I found ScoobyNet through various search engines, and with the information I found on this forum I set about looking for my first Impreza.
Not sure what type to go for UK or Import, Turbo 2000, Terzo, RB5, WRX, WRX STI, RA etc etc.... My head was hurting
Finally my decision was made up for me, I saw a classified ad on fleaBay for a MY97 WRX, mint conditon interior, great exterior and only 78k miles.
I went to view the car in the week, late at night and decided there and then I had to have it, then I went out for a test drive and compared to my fastest previous car a Renault 5 GT Turbo I couldn't compare the two !
(Also the misses liked it which helped!
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So I now own the face lift model MY97 1996 WRX 280ps/276 bhp with a stainless exhaust and induction kit for my first impreza! Insurance was £725 fully comp with 6 years ncd and I'm 25.
Any way, I would just like to thank everyone on here for the information and help they have given me indirectly to help me purchase the first of hopefully many Scoobies!
Hope to meet up with a few locals soon, I am just outside of Hereford in Leominster so give me a wave if you see me
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Pictures to follow when I have worked out photobucket or the likes!
Cheers
James
I started searching for information on Scoobies at the tail end of last year and decided that december was the month for me to finally become a fully fledged owner of my dream car.
I found ScoobyNet through various search engines, and with the information I found on this forum I set about looking for my first Impreza.
Not sure what type to go for UK or Import, Turbo 2000, Terzo, RB5, WRX, WRX STI, RA etc etc.... My head was hurting
Finally my decision was made up for me, I saw a classified ad on fleaBay for a MY97 WRX, mint conditon interior, great exterior and only 78k miles.
I went to view the car in the week, late at night and decided there and then I had to have it, then I went out for a test drive and compared to my fastest previous car a Renault 5 GT Turbo I couldn't compare the two !
(Also the misses liked it which helped!
)So I now own the face lift model MY97 1996 WRX 280ps/276 bhp with a stainless exhaust and induction kit for my first impreza! Insurance was £725 fully comp with 6 years ncd and I'm 25.
Any way, I would just like to thank everyone on here for the information and help they have given me indirectly to help me purchase the first of hopefully many Scoobies!
Hope to meet up with a few locals soon, I am just outside of Hereford in Leominster so give me a wave if you see me
!Pictures to follow when I have worked out photobucket or the likes!
Cheers
James
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06 February 2007, 11:20 PM
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Got my smoked side indicators for 1p off ebay, was lucky but £15 should get you some, not sure on your front indictators as they look like pre-facelift ones but £25 should more than cover it. Yet to get the sti rear lights, I keep looking but I love a bargain and everyone knows what they're worth! II've heard you can get them for £150 but don't know where from.
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07 February 2007, 05:30 PM
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Matt or anyone, any ideas if the crystal headlights, indicators & fogs fit my car ?
Your car looks very nice, like the alloys ! What are the brakes on it 2/4 pot ?
Mine aren't that good and looking in the future to upgrade.
Your car looks very nice, like the alloys ! What are the brakes on it 2/4 pot ?
Mine aren't that good and looking in the future to upgrade.
07 February 2007, 10:18 PM
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Yeh moved to Leominster in Dec '05, really getting into this scooby lark you know.
Got a wave from a Blue Type R today any ideas who ?
Any one going to the Wyedean rally on saturday its based at the Cheltenham Race Course I hear. Should be there for the day.
Hopefully see you next week Tony.
Got a wave from a Blue Type R today any ideas who ?
Any one going to the Wyedean rally on saturday its based at the Cheltenham Race Course I hear. Should be there for the day.
Hopefully see you next week Tony.
07 February 2007, 10:36 PM
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nice looking motor tony,2 pots dont inspire confidence,ive upgraded mine to 4 pots off a 2000 sti .100 % better.as for your lights i bought black indicators & side repeators off ebay for about £55.mines silver and they look great.have fun
07 February 2007, 11:12 PM
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Very nice looking Scooby you've got there mate
As has been said, you have the pre-facelift bumper, 92-97/98 I think it is.
How much are you selling your ride height arch clearance for?
Micky
As has been said, you have the pre-facelift bumper, 92-97/98 I think it is.
How much are you selling your ride height arch clearance for?
Micky
08 February 2007, 10:53 PM
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You've got the facelift bonnet and looks like the facelift grill 
to so facelift lights should fit. do a search I'm sure it will have been covered on here many times.
Matt
to so facelift lights should fit. do a search I'm sure it will have been covered on here many times. Matt
09 February 2007, 12:06 AM
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Have a look here for detango and light options:
Indicators - Flat4online.co.uk Subaru Impreza Mitsubishi Evolution EVO Walbro Fuel Pumps Injectors Intercoolers
Indicators - Flat4online.co.uk Subaru Impreza Mitsubishi Evolution EVO Walbro Fuel Pumps Injectors Intercoolers
14 February 2007, 07:46 PM
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Nice Scooby
Hey Nice Scooby,
I think i have seen you about in Leominster I'm the guy in the Blue 2000 2.0 Turbo With the Scooby D Plate.
I got mine 4 years ago nearly got rid of it after buying a house but ive managed to juggle the both. Best decision i ever made!!!
Ive been looking @ the website Scooby Clinic | The UK's Largest Independent Subaru Specialists some awesome stuff on there. You may have seen a guy in Leo with a Blue STI with a scoobies plate thats where he goes for all his stuff
Baz
I think i have seen you about in Leominster I'm the guy in the Blue 2000 2.0 Turbo With the Scooby D Plate.
I got mine 4 years ago nearly got rid of it after buying a house but ive managed to juggle the both. Best decision i ever made!!!
Ive been looking @ the website Scooby Clinic | The UK's Largest Independent Subaru Specialists some awesome stuff on there. You may have seen a guy in Leo with a Blue STI with a scoobies plate thats where he goes for all his stuff
Baz
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14 February 2007, 10:45 PM
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nice motor haze,best colour silver.its not braking well because if the brakes are standard there 2 pots,upgrade to the 4 pot subaru calipers and 294mm discs,there 100% better.welcome
15 February 2007, 08:36 PM
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Hey Nice Scooby,
I think i have seen you about in Leominster I'm the guy in the Blue 2000 2.0 Turbo With the Scooby D Plate.
I got mine 4 years ago nearly got rid of it after buying a house but ive managed to juggle the both. Best decision i ever made!!!
Ive been looking @ the website Scooby Clinic | The UK's Largest Independent Subaru Specialists some awesome stuff on there. You may have seen a guy in Leo with a Blue STI with a scoobies plate thats where he goes for all his stuff
Baz
I think i have seen you about in Leominster I'm the guy in the Blue 2000 2.0 Turbo With the Scooby D Plate.
I got mine 4 years ago nearly got rid of it after buying a house but ive managed to juggle the both. Best decision i ever made!!!
Ive been looking @ the website Scooby Clinic | The UK's Largest Independent Subaru Specialists some awesome stuff on there. You may have seen a guy in Leo with a Blue STI with a scoobies plate thats where he goes for all his stuff
Baz
Hi Baz
Very likely you've seen me around
I bought a house 14 months ago and have just bought a scooby 
wrong way round but it was only because my work is in Leominster and pretty much any mileage is paid by work @ 40pence per mile Cheers for the link to scoobyclinic, £60 ish quid for a rolling road seems like good value, might consider that to check all is ok.
I have seen a few scooby's around Leominster, are you coming to the meet organised by Tony ? Sunday at the Hungry Horse in Hereford?
15 February 2007, 08:38 PM
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