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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Morning all,

This has probably been asked before, but I'm looking to get the Scoob serviced in the next month or so, and want a reputable specialist to do it.

Who are you guys using, or who do you recommend?

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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Try Scooby projects or pole position we only do valets and wheel refurbs
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As above, Keith at Scooby Projects seems to know what he's doing. I've been there a few times and haven't had any problems.

There in Ledbury so not a million miles away.
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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I use Pole Position in Willenhall, Wolverhampton. There prices are brilliant.
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Excellent so far, cheers guys. So Scooby Projects and Pole Position are good.

Any more that have a good reputation?
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Powerstation or Litchfield Imports aren't far from you in Gloucestershire.
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Can recommend Powerstation, they transformed my handling.
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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What did you have done Rescue Dude? I'm looking at doing handling mods for mine first, so would be really interested to hear what you've had done!
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What did you have done Rescue Dude? I'm looking at doing handling mods for mine first, so would be really interested to hear what you've had done!

At the moment I fitted a 24mm rear ARB, with uprated drop links and strengthened rear ARB mounts. Anti lift kit and the four rear radial arms. All Whiteline stuff.

The car feels a lot less nervous than it did.

Plan to do more when I have a bit of spare cash.


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Do you find the car understeers or oversteers more? Or is it more neutral?

I find mine understeers more than over, but it's not too bad, nothing a bit more power doesn't sort.

I just want slightly less understeer...
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hilla
Do you find the car understeers or oversteers more? Or is it more neutral?

I find mine understeers more than over, but it's not too bad, nothing a bit more power doesn't sort.

I just want slightly less understeer...

It certainly feels like it has a lot less understeer. Handling is a very personal thing, what suits one person won't suit another.
I've not noticed any more oversteer. If anything i'd say it felt much better balanced than it did.

I'll have to pop over if you want a quick shufty.
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Yes please mate, I'd love to come and have a sit in to see what it's like, I've got the Whiteline stuff on my list of mods.

Thanks for all the replies guys, I'll have a look into the ones mentioned
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Theres a meet at Leominster tomorrow about 2 oclock at the barons cross inn. I'm planning on going, you'll be more that welcome to join us.
Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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I'd love to mate, but I'm in North Wales until late tomorrow.

When is the next one?
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WMI official specialist :

http://www.thwaitesdevelopments.co.uk/

Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Cheers.

Apologies for causing the frustration mate.
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Originally Posted by B4D HK
WMI official specialist :

http://www.thwaitesdevelopments.co.uk/

Totally agree with this ! Have all my serviceing and repairs and
Mods done here to my classic rb5 can't recommend them enough !!
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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pole position,brill bunch of lads with good honest advice,wouldn't use anyone else.
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pole postion all the way just tell them dans sent you and they will sort you out a better deal than you would get by just walking in
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mark at thwaitwas developments get you the wmi discount
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Me in Bewdley!
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I'm booking mine into Thwaites this week xD
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Originally Posted by Caged "R"
Me in Bewdley!

Who be you then?
Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Stick to known wmi traders - tried, tested and always more than happy to help with honest advice. Not once have any of them tried selling me anything I don't need and have been more than reasonable. All you need in most cases is a WMI sticker to qualify for members rates.
 
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