About time I properly introduced us
26 January 2013, 06:15 PM
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About time I properly introduced us
Not quite what some of you will be expecting 
Since I sold my MeganeSport R26 Team F1 mid 2012 which replaced my 09' Focus RS I have been searching for the perfect car to step up to. The FRS was a hard car to beat, I loved the Megane on track, but on the road it wasn't tickling me enough to keep it. So here is my 'step up' on the FRS (finally!)
It's a 08- Subaru Impreza WRX STi 330S. Which has above the standard STi trim an extra 29bhp and 44lb/ft, Prodrive exhaust system, Keyless entry and push start, Revised Recaro bucket seats & Full screen sat-nav. The standard 0-62 is 4.4s, that's over 1.6s faster than my FRS running just shy of 400bhp
Some of you would of met me at Januarys meet at The Rodney, so see you all again soon. Jamie
Since I sold my MeganeSport R26 Team F1 mid 2012 which replaced my 09' Focus RS I have been searching for the perfect car to step up to. The FRS was a hard car to beat, I loved the Megane on track, but on the road it wasn't tickling me enough to keep it. So here is my 'step up' on the FRS (finally!)It's a 08- Subaru Impreza WRX STi 330S. Which has above the standard STi trim an extra 29bhp and 44lb/ft, Prodrive exhaust system, Keyless entry and push start, Revised Recaro bucket seats & Full screen sat-nav. The standard 0-62 is 4.4s, that's over 1.6s faster than my FRS running just shy of 400bhp
Some of you would of met me at Januarys meet at The Rodney, so see you all again soon. Jamie
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27 January 2013, 01:26 AM
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Thanks everyone, certainly a very welcoming bunch, we look forward to seeing you all again, especially when a little warmer maybe 
Thanks Allen It was about time you spoke some sence than I listen too, you're right :P
Hey James, never seen you about, hopefully have a chance to catch up soon!
Thanks Allen It was about time you spoke some sence than I listen too, you're right :P
Hey James, never seen you about, hopefully have a chance to catch up soon!
oh well, you've got almost the fastest colour! 
27 January 2013, 01:17 PM
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Yes. But a few dilemas first. They have 4 brand new Dunlop Sports on them so I cant justify not using them up abit first, I also dont mind the wheels too much (easy to clean ha!) and so I can focus £ into other areas first.
After the trackday I need to decide whether Im keeping the Brembos or going for some 2 piece disc/rotas and replacement calipers eventually.
The Alcon 343mm & 365mm are the same price, but the standard wheels wont fit over the 365mm setup. So I'd want 2 new sets of wheels, 1 for track, one for road.
And lastly I have no real Idea what wheels I want, always just been OEM with wheels, not really changed them. But the Scoob is crying out for something...
Some Rotas and Speedline Turinis are in my mind, but I'd need to rob another back to buy it all
27 January 2013, 04:55 PM
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Yes. But a few dilemas first. They have 4 brand new Dunlop Sports on them so I cant justify not using them up abit first, I also dont mind the wheels too much (easy to clean ha!) and so I can focus £ into other areas first.
After the trackday I need to decide whether Im keeping the Brembos or going for some 2 piece disc/rotas and replacement calipers eventually.
The Alcon 343mm & 365mm are the same price, but the standard wheels wont fit over the 365mm setup. So I'd want 2 new sets of wheels, 1 for track, one for road.
And lastly I have no real Idea what wheels I want, always just been OEM with wheels, not really changed them. But the Scoob is crying out for something...
Some Rotas and Speedline Turinis are in my mind, but I'd need to rob another back to buy it all
After the trackday I need to decide whether Im keeping the Brembos or going for some 2 piece disc/rotas and replacement calipers eventually.
The Alcon 343mm & 365mm are the same price, but the standard wheels wont fit over the 365mm setup. So I'd want 2 new sets of wheels, 1 for track, one for road.
And lastly I have no real Idea what wheels I want, always just been OEM with wheels, not really changed them. But the Scoob is crying out for something...
Some Rotas and Speedline Turinis are in my mind, but I'd need to rob another back to buy it all
Yea same as my bugeye mate. Really cant stand the alloys but its got 4 perrilli p zeros on so same as you mate. As you say mate, give the track day a go n see where you need to improve ya sti mate.
28 January 2013, 10:56 AM
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Welcome along mate
I do like your hatch
Would love to have one for my daily driver, but theres no way i could afford one thou
Hopefully see ya at a southend run
It will be good to have a hatch rumbling along with the rest of us
I do like your hatch
Would love to have one for my daily driver, but theres no way i could afford one thou
Hopefully see ya at a southend run
It will be good to have a hatch rumbling along with the rest of us
29 January 2013, 10:16 AM
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lovly car james , bit suprised you changed an rs in for the scooby was the rs not as good as people say or it just was not for you and did you have it long ., i like the hatch , i nearly bought and o7 wrx but was put off buy all the storys about the weak engine ,but i never say never , when your a petrol head your always looking at the next car .
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Thanks guys
quote=spannersmc;10965993]lovly car james , bit suprised you changed an rs in for the scooby was the rs not as good as people say or it just was not for you and did you have it long ., i like the hatch , i nearly bought and o7 wrx but was put off buy all the storys about the weak engine ,but i never say never , when your a petrol head your always looking at the next car .[/quote]
No don't get me wrong I loved the FRS. Im from a Ford family through & through. I had the car from brand new for 2 years, so from standard to just under 400Hp. I loved the sound, the handeling for a big FWD car was good, and the top speed was eye watering for a FORD
But the car never seemed to scare me. As a passenger holy moley, but the progressive turbo means that you don't get thrown back into the seat like the Scooby does. Im yet to decide what I prefer of the two, maybe a few trackdays will help me decide. I predict the scoob to be pretty 'boring' in terms of feeling well planted and safe on track as I used to share my pals Evo X 360 (420bhp) and it wasn't very demanding at all.
quote=spannersmc;10965993]lovly car james , bit suprised you changed an rs in for the scooby was the rs not as good as people say or it just was not for you and did you have it long ., i like the hatch , i nearly bought and o7 wrx but was put off buy all the storys about the weak engine ,but i never say never , when your a petrol head your always looking at the next car .[/quote]
No don't get me wrong I loved the FRS. Im from a Ford family through & through. I had the car from brand new for 2 years, so from standard to just under 400Hp. I loved the sound, the handeling for a big FWD car was good, and the top speed was eye watering for a FORD
But the car never seemed to scare me. As a passenger holy moley, but the progressive turbo means that you don't get thrown back into the seat like the Scooby does. Im yet to decide what I prefer of the two, maybe a few trackdays will help me decide. I predict the scoob to be pretty 'boring' in terms of feeling well planted and safe on track as I used to share my pals Evo X 360 (420bhp) and it wasn't very demanding at all.
altho, i could just steal Jamies car. 
29 January 2013, 02:48 PM
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its funny how ford/subrau ownership cross over had ford s for years but always wanted a scoob and now thats gone back to fords. in perfect word james you have the scoobie and rs aswell and even purpose built track car in the garage , wait weres my 5 lucky numbers for saturdays draw that be nice . hope you didnt loose to much money on the focus because that would of hurt in the wallet area
