Duck.. its another Newbie!
30 January 2009, 08:59 PM
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Duck.. its another Newbie!
Hi all, at last I've got a car I've always wanted. 
Got a very standard wrx as I want to slowly make it mine, given time and money. I know I'll need advice and what better place than here. Don't think I'll make it as extreme as some that you lot have, but I'm gonna enjoy it.
I bought a Bugeyed Sport last Feb as I couldn't afford a WRX. Wasn't over enamoured with it as the engine seemed gutless, I later found out that the dealer I got it off had put really bad tyres on it. Next time my gut tells me the tyres aren't good I'll listen. Financial rite off by spinning into a tree on a wet drive home, just following the car in front.
I got away with it, no one else involved and all I wanted after that was a WRX....
and here I am. Whoopee! Love it to bits, the sound, the drive... just what I'd hoped.
Hope to be dropping some questions your way. Cheers.
Got a very standard wrx as I want to slowly make it mine, given time and money. I know I'll need advice and what better place than here. Don't think I'll make it as extreme as some that you lot have, but I'm gonna enjoy it.
I bought a Bugeyed Sport last Feb as I couldn't afford a WRX. Wasn't over enamoured with it as the engine seemed gutless, I later found out that the dealer I got it off had put really bad tyres on it. Next time my gut tells me the tyres aren't good I'll listen. Financial rite off by spinning into a tree on a wet drive home, just following the car in front.
I got away with it, no one else involved and all I wanted after that was a WRX....
and here I am. Whoopee! Love it to bits, the sound, the drive... just what I'd hoped.Hope to be dropping some questions your way. Cheers.
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31 January 2009, 12:09 AM
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Thanks chaps.
Previous cars haven't been that interesting. Before Scoobydom the last car was a 2.0 Mondeo Zetec.
Til now my own motorised thrills have only really come from biking. Although a days rally tuition with Mr Higgins was a really good highlight.
The street cred of my partner went up loads when she picked her lads up in the Scooby. Their mates couldn't believe it!
Previous cars haven't been that interesting. Before Scoobydom the last car was a 2.0 Mondeo Zetec.
Til now my own motorised thrills have only really come from biking. Although a days rally tuition with Mr Higgins was a really good highlight.
The street cred of my partner went up loads when she picked her lads up in the Scooby. Their mates couldn't believe it!
31 January 2009, 12:35 AM
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I joined here over a year ago when i had 2005 1.6 focus (great handling) and just got my 2002 bugeye wrx (getting used to) To me the power difference is immense. But f**ck me the price on parts for the subaru are 
31 January 2009, 12:54 AM
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Mmmm,I've got that to come I suppose. The Mondeo was a bit of a tank although the engine seemed better that on the Sport.
Mine had no real service history even though it was lowish mileage for its age ~50K so I've had everything done in a service... timing belt, front and rear diffs, brakes. I think that basically covered the 50K and 60K services. At least I know what I've got now.
Mine had no real service history even though it was lowish mileage for its age ~50K so I've had everything done in a service... timing belt, front and rear diffs, brakes. I think that basically covered the 50K and 60K services. At least I know what I've got now.
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Welcome fellow bug-eye fan !
dunx
P.S. best value mod on mine - Whiteline adjustable rear ARB with up-rated drop-links - make in handle so much better !
dunx
P.S. best value mod on mine - Whiteline adjustable rear ARB with up-rated drop-links - make in handle so much better !
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