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Old 11 May 2010, 09:50 PM
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After the last meet I started to have second and third thoughts about the futher planned modifications to my S202.

I have been thinking for a long time about which direction to take the car if I want to keep it - some say any further modfication beyond what I have already done will ruin the authenticity of the car and I am inclined to agree with them.

So I have decided to look at either selling the car or trading it in against a suitable JDM Twin Scroll replacement (and yes I do have a car already in mind).

I do not want to ruin an iconic Impreza just because I want more power out of it, it has been a real pleasure owning such a rare beast.

The search for a replacement is dependant in the first instance on the car I want still being for sale and also getting a good trade in value for the S202. If not then I will put the S202 up for sale and once sold I will then start looking for a replacement.

I will be putting the 'stash' of upgrade parts up for sale shortly if anyone is interested.
Old 11 May 2010, 09:56 PM
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Bloody Hell Tyron - there's a shock !! What you got in mind ???
Old 11 May 2010, 09:57 PM
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Aslong as your staying with Subaru, that's all that matters!
Old 11 May 2010, 10:09 PM
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Can't handle the fugly bug comments Ty?

I'm sure you'll sell the S202 no problem
Old 11 May 2010, 10:12 PM
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I'm just pleased that you not leaving the fold!

To me you never seemed to quite take to the S202 because its so hard to mod such a model without changing its OE character.

Good luck finding a replacement for the S202 someone will be lucky to own a real icon of the Subaru world.

I'll have a fiver on the next being a white spec c
Old 11 May 2010, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Bloody Hell Tyron - there's a shock !! What you got in mind ???
I have been thinking about it for a while in fact before the Ajec RR day when I nearly took a drive up to Litchfield's from Cheltenham.

Originally Posted by ryan33hks
Aslong as your staying with Subaru, that's all that matters!
That's the plan Ryan.

Originally Posted by mervil
Can't handle the fugly bug comments Ty?

I'm sure you'll sell the S202 no problem
The fugly bug comments never really bothered me Merv, after all even super models have blemishes.

I don't think there will be a problem selling the S202 but I would really prefer to trade it in if I get a good price for it, I don't know if I can be bothered to deal with timewasters, tyre kickers and dreamers.
Old 11 May 2010, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KJD Mk1
I'm just pleased that you not leaving the fold!

To me you never seemed to quite take to the S202 because its so hard to mod such a model without changing its OE character.

Good luck finding a replacement for the S202 someone will be lucky to own a real icon of the Subaru world.

I'll have a fiver on the next being a white spec c
I did like owning the S202 Kev but at the same time I did not want to ruin it that is why I stopped at the exhaust (although the standard exhaust may be going with the car if the new owner wants it), Green TSL air filter element and remap.

Looks wise I could not really mod the S202 as it would ruin it's character and end up like the fake S202 that was recently at PCAD, any more modifications would ruin the car.

I like to think that having had the car professionaly detailed and the wheels refurbed that the car when it goes on to the next owner will be a better car than when I took ownership of it.

Right choice of replacment car Kev, just not the right colour...
Old 12 May 2010, 12:18 AM
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im sure you wont have any worrys selling the car fella just hope you get what you want for her and that you dont have to wait long to find the next "supermodel"
Old 12 May 2010, 06:45 AM
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good luck with the sale m8as said should sell easy enough especially since detailed and refurbed wheels looks stunnning
Old 12 May 2010, 08:06 AM
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Good luck Ty, i know you really missed the Hawk. The next one will be bigger and better....and my fivers on a Blue spec C.
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Litchfields have a Spec C Blob
Old 12 May 2010, 09:41 AM
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TBH it's one of the best looking Bugs out there, as a special edition it needs to stay original-ish, but I know it's hard to do so once you're on the rollercoaster

A nice Spec C would be a good buy
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TBH it's one of the best looking Bugs out there, as a special edition it needs to stay original-ish, but I know it's hard to do so once you're on the rollercoaster

A nice Spec C would be a good buy
Old 12 May 2010, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by "Taylor"
Good luck Ty, i know you really missed the Hawk. The next one will be bigger and better....and my fivers on a Blue spec C.
Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Litchfields have a Spec C Blob
Originally Posted by mervil
TBH it's one of the best looking Bugs out there, as a special edition it needs to stay original-ish, but I know it's hard to do so once you're on the rollercoaster

A nice Spec C would be a good buy
Old 12 May 2010, 10:14 AM
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hi ty mate , just sent you a text , but first when i read the thread was surprised , but then think your correct , things we talked about after i did the detail , although subtle and would of looked good , would also now thinking about it detract from what it is , and being that probably best left the way it should be .
so onwards and upwards as they say , look forward to seeing your next venture .
Old 12 May 2010, 10:36 AM
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jdm twin scroll sounds lovely?

can i come kick the tyres???

oh and what parts you got as im in need of things now? lol
Old 12 May 2010, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mr_D

oh and what parts you got as im in need of things now? lol
You aint the only one!
Old 12 May 2010, 12:26 PM
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Best of luck Ty in what you decide

You are right the S202 is not a car to mod great like it is
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Ty forgot fitted heatshield ,fits superb thanks
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Glad you have made this decision Ty, it's difficult to modify such an iconic car. The s202 is in superb condition and I always enjoyed working on it. I hope the next one is exactly what yo're looking for and am glad you're not leaving the scooby fold.
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Originally Posted by PETER R
hi ty mate , just sent you a text , but first when i read the thread was surprised , but then think your correct , things we talked about after i did the detail , although subtle and would of looked good , would also now thinking about it detract from what it is , and being that probably best left the way it should be .
so onwards and upwards as they say , look forward to seeing your next venture .
Thanks Peter, hope the detail and wheel refurb helps to sell the car.

Originally Posted by S204 Glenn
Best of luck Ty in what you decide

You are right the S202 is not a car to mod great like it is
Originally Posted by S204 Glenn
Ty forgot fitted heatshield ,fits superb thanks
Thanks Glenn, glad the induction shield fits well.
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Originally Posted by mr_D
jdm twin scroll sounds lovely?

can i come kick the tyres???

oh and what parts you got as im in need of things now? lol
You can kick the tyres provided you buy it.

I put up a list shortly of what will be up for sale.

Originally Posted by Myles
You aint the only one!
As above I'll put it up for sale shortly.

Originally Posted by redwards
Glad you have made this decision Ty, it's difficult to modify such an iconic car. The s202 is in superb condition and I always enjoyed working on it. I hope the next one is exactly what yo're looking for and am glad you're not leaving the scooby fold.
Thanks Rich, I just hope this does not take too long.
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I'm jealous.....again.

Good luck with your intended purchase and reluctant(ish) sale.
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Bit of a suprise Ty but totally see where you are coming from 100%.

A spec-c would be lovely and get a nice racing carbon wing to finish it off!!
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Forgot Trap 2 as his Spec C for sale
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Originally Posted by notfub
I'm jealous.....again.

Good luck with your intended purchase and reluctant(ish) sale.
Thanks Dean, I still have to sell my car first so I just hope it isn't a long drawn out process.

Originally Posted by evil.soup
Bit of a suprise Ty but totally see where you are coming from 100%.

A spec-c would be lovely and get a nice racing carbon wing to finish it off!!
If I get the car I am after it is a Spec C Limited which already has a spoiler fitted.

Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Forgot Trap 2 as his Spec C for sale
It looks like I am in the same boat - I have to sell my car first.
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The car is now up for sale in the General For Sale section.

https://www.scoobynet.com/private-fo...242-400-a.html
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Good luck with the sale Mate One less Bug though Hope it stay's local
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Originally Posted by L55 REP
im sure you wont have any worrys selling the car fella just hope you get what you want for her and that you dont have to wait long to find the next "supermodel"
Thanks Gareth.

Originally Posted by ozzreid1964
good luck with the sale m8as said should sell easy enough especially since detailed and refurbed wheels looks stunnning
Thanks Ozz, I hope it sells easy myself.

Originally Posted by "Taylor"
Good luck Ty, i know you really missed the Hawk. The next one will be bigger and better....and my fivers on a Blue spec C.
I did miss the Hawkeye tbh, but you are right about the next one being bigger and better. You might just win the bet as well, or a free carvery at the next meet.
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Originally Posted by Rally fan 555
Good luck with the sale Mate One less Bug though Hope it stay's local
Thanks Simon, hope all goes well for you.


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