Styling places in Aberdeen
24 February 2003, 04:51 PM
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I have just bought my first scooby - MY96 WRX - and I am trying to find somewhere in Aberdeen that will fit styling modifications to it (white dials for example).
....any suggestions??
Ruth
....any suggestions??
Ruth
24 February 2003, 05:04 PM
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There's not a huge choice of places in Aberdeen with the right experience. It depends what you want to do styling wise. For external stuff like spoilers, you are probably best going to a good body shop.
Some people use Brian Downie out in Kemnay for WRX parts and servicing, as Town and County (Subaru dealers) can't touch import models. A bit further afield, there's AWD in Perth, Falkland Performance Centre in Glenrothes, and even the ex Subaru dealers in Forres. For something like white dials, then I'd guess most competent local garages would be able to carry out the work, though a lot of owners have done these themselves.
John
Some people use Brian Downie out in Kemnay for WRX parts and servicing, as Town and County (Subaru dealers) can't touch import models. A bit further afield, there's AWD in Perth, Falkland Performance Centre in Glenrothes, and even the ex Subaru dealers in Forres. For something like white dials, then I'd guess most competent local garages would be able to carry out the work, though a lot of owners have done these themselves.
John
24 February 2003, 06:43 PM
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To be honest, nowhere in Aberdeen really specialises in Impreza performance or styling parts. As John says Imprezas body wise are fairly easy to work on, so continue to use your friendly body shop.
Talking from personal experience, all the styling mods on my Impreza [1] have either been fitted by myself (and I'm a bit cack handed
) or by AWD and their bodyshop contact down in Perth. A good proportion of the bits I've got have been purchased off fellow club members in the Aberdeen area.
[1] Probably the most modified wagon in Aberdeen.
Talking from personal experience, all the styling mods on my Impreza [1] have either been fitted by myself (and I'm a bit cack handed
) or by AWD and their bodyshop contact down in Perth. A good proportion of the bits I've got have been purchased off fellow club members in the Aberdeen area.[1] Probably the most modified wagon in Aberdeen.
24 February 2003, 08:08 PM
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John Barrie of perigrine Alarms in Aberdeen is yer man for dials etc as well as steros and alarm as it just so happens
Give him a shout tell him the Craig fae Portlethen put you on to him and you never know he might do it cheap for you
Craig
[Edited by Craig Mac21 - 2/24/2003 8:09:00 PM]
Give him a shout tell him the Craig fae Portlethen put you on to him and you never know he might do it cheap for you
Craig
[Edited by Craig Mac21 - 2/24/2003 8:09:00 PM]
25 February 2003, 08:33 AM
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Many thanks for all your advise guys. This whole thing is kind of new to me, especially seeing as I only (officially) bought the car today!
Craig - do you have a telephone number for John Barrie...I can't seem to find it anywhere!
I have also just spoken to AWD and they gave me a stern warning about fitting white dial kits and the fact they may break the gauges. Roughly how much are they to replace and how likely are they to break??....
Ruth
[Edited by 888 WRX - 2/25/2003 9:17:47 AM]
Craig - do you have a telephone number for John Barrie...I can't seem to find it anywhere!
I have also just spoken to AWD and they gave me a stern warning about fitting white dial kits and the fact they may break the gauges. Roughly how much are they to replace and how likely are they to break??....
Ruth
[Edited by 888 WRX - 2/25/2003 9:17:47 AM]
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25 February 2003, 11:42 AM
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It's true that it is very easy to break the gauges, as I've heard of a few people have this problem.
It's not so much a problem with the bigger needles such as revs and speed, but the fiddly ones such as water temp and fuel are very easily dislodged and broken off. I believe there are slots cut in some kits to enable you to pass them over the needles, but it's still a fiddly job.
John
It's not so much a problem with the bigger needles such as revs and speed, but the fiddly ones such as water temp and fuel are very easily dislodged and broken off. I believe there are slots cut in some kits to enable you to pass them over the needles, but it's still a fiddly job.
John
25 February 2003, 11:55 AM
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I have just booked it into AWD so fingers crossed nothing gets broken!! I was passing that way anyway next week.
Thanks for the number Craig.
Cheers,
Ruth
[Edited by 888 WRX - 2/25/2003 11:56:01 AM]
[Edited by 888 WRX - 2/26/2003 9:04:37 AM]
Thanks for the number Craig.
Cheers,
Ruth
[Edited by 888 WRX - 2/25/2003 11:56:01 AM]
[Edited by 888 WRX - 2/26/2003 9:04:37 AM]
25 February 2003, 01:53 PM
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Ruth, its an easy job to do so long as you have a steady hand and a lot of patience (I have little of either and still managed it).
I do know that a duo of Impreza owners with modified cars in Aberdeen (naming no names but you will know one of them) are starting up BHP Developments in the next few months so specialise in performance/styling parts + fitting for excellent value
Miles, don't attack this post and you may get some very cheap parts!
Cheers
Russell
I do know that a duo of Impreza owners with modified cars in Aberdeen (naming no names but you will know one of them
) are starting up BHP Developments in the next few months so specialise in performance/styling parts + fitting for excellent valueMiles, don't attack this post and you may get some very cheap parts!
Cheers
Russell
25 February 2003, 07:24 PM
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Russ,
I know some1 in Tayside who can make styling parts to order
As seen on "big red" the scoob with photos in the most mags last year. They also supply various dealers with custom parts.
Oh it`s me
Pete
[Edited by teknopete - 2/25/2003 7:27:41 PM]
I know some1 in Tayside who can make styling parts to order
As seen on "big red" the scoob with photos in the most mags last year. They also supply various dealers with custom parts.
Oh it`s me
Pete
[Edited by teknopete - 2/25/2003 7:27:41 PM]
28 February 2003, 01:50 PM
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888,
im originally from the bridge of don, and got an engine for my old scooby from a specialist just outside aberdeen. they guys name was liam, but i cant mind the garage. its in auto trader tho, at the back!!
but, when i had my scooby - AWD in PERTH is where i went. they know there stuff and Grant is more than helpful and they will sort u out.
failing that, theres gary and his brother terry thru in Cupar who own YETI RACING. again, top blokes and they will get u anything u want!!! i got a new steering wheel and interior from these guys.
im originally from the bridge of don, and got an engine for my old scooby from a specialist just outside aberdeen. they guys name was liam, but i cant mind the garage. its in auto trader tho, at the back!!
but, when i had my scooby - AWD in PERTH is where i went. they know there stuff and Grant is more than helpful and they will sort u out.
failing that, theres gary and his brother terry thru in Cupar who own YETI RACING. again, top blokes and they will get u anything u want!!! i got a new steering wheel and interior from these guys.
13 March 2003, 11:01 AM
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bazil,
Thanks for your suggestions. Only just got a chance to read your message - been off for a week enjoying my wagon round the country lanes!
The guy you mentioned called Liam is the owner of Glenburgie Cars in Forres. I visited him last week and got a load of spares from him. It's a great place, he imports about 4 cars a month from Japan so he has loads of parts at really good prices. He supplies AWD with loads of stuff.
Ruth
Thanks for your suggestions. Only just got a chance to read your message - been off for a week enjoying my wagon round the country lanes!
The guy you mentioned called Liam is the owner of Glenburgie Cars in Forres. I visited him last week and got a load of spares from him. It's a great place, he imports about 4 cars a month from Japan so he has loads of parts at really good prices. He supplies AWD with loads of stuff.
Ruth
13 March 2003, 12:51 PM
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Currently only scoobs as it is a hobby (ie low profits to me = good prices to you)We are more into low cost suply AND fitment of parts for subaru imprezas of all ages for those who do not have the time/energy to fit them and don't want to pay Aberdeen garages small fortunes to do it or are not sure of how to do it themselves!
But am interested in branching out if these is a "niche" for it
My brother is having trouble sourcing parts for his 1.8T Seat Ibiza (proper FMIC etc) and we have just supplied him with a Downpipe for his car - released 15 bhp as well!) so we are pushing that as well if it is worth the effort.
Finally remember that the pricing will be competetive once we are up and running BUT this is a hobby as both partners (Infinity and I) are still working offshore. Please remember this when you need things.
)We are more into low cost suply AND fitment of parts for subaru imprezas of all ages for those who do not have the time/energy to fit them and don't want to pay Aberdeen garages small fortunes to do it or are not sure of how to do it themselves!But am interested in branching out if these is a "niche" for it
My brother is having trouble sourcing parts for his 1.8T Seat Ibiza (proper FMIC etc) and we have just supplied him with a Downpipe for his car - released 15 bhp as well!
) so we are pushing that as well if it is worth the effort.Finally remember that the pricing will be competetive once we are up and running BUT this is a hobby as both partners (Infinity and I) are still working offshore. Please remember this when you need things.
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