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14 April 2014, 10:59 AM
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New kid on the scene
Hello guys just thought I'd say a quick hello and hopefully start coming to meets etc this is my first scooby and came from the VW world 
Iv done a few things to it but hopefully this summer when I get time il concentrate under the bonnet and buy new alloys for it.
At the moment its running 1.3 bar so around 260-270bhp on the td04 but im lookin around for a VF35, Sti intercooler & pink injectors then a new map. I should be happy then.
Let me know what you think (I know not everyone will like it)
Iv done a few things to it but hopefully this summer when I get time il concentrate under the bonnet and buy new alloys for it.
At the moment its running 1.3 bar so around 260-270bhp on the td04 but im lookin around for a VF35, Sti intercooler & pink injectors then a new map. I should be happy then.
Let me know what you think (I know not everyone will like it)
14 April 2014, 11:11 AM
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The wheels are rubbish/hiddious lol they are being replaced but im in a pickle with what to buy. I fancy Rota grids but I like to be different so im looking around atm.
Yeah it is matt black, I plasti-dipped the car myself to be abit different for the shows this year. The original colour is silver and it can be put back without damage to the original paint so win win.
Yeah it is matt black, I plasti-dipped the car myself to be abit different for the shows this year. The original colour is silver and it can be put back without damage to the original paint so win win.
14 April 2014, 11:35 AM
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How do you plasti-dip a car??
Is it vinyl wrap?
I like the car, nice to see something different.
Welcome to the welsh section.
Glad there's some fresh faces in here make it worth popping in to the welsh section, lol.
Is it vinyl wrap?
I like the car, nice to see something different.
Welcome to the welsh section.
Glad there's some fresh faces in here make it worth popping in to the welsh section, lol.
14 April 2014, 11:50 AM
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Yes it is sprayed on and the colours are getting much much better where as before it was limited.
Its very durable, easy to remove if sprayed on thick enough. Any panel damage its literally pull the plastic and respray lol You can even pressure wash it.
Admittedly I could have done it alot better as I rushed it but it still looks very good to the eye. It is never going to be a show car haha
Its very durable, easy to remove if sprayed on thick enough. Any panel damage its literally pull the plastic and respray lol You can even pressure wash it.
Admittedly I could have done it alot better as I rushed it but it still looks very good to the eye. It is never going to be a show car haha
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14 April 2014, 11:58 AM
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Im from Aberdare and would love to pop along Wednesday but iv got my little girl. The next meet/show is japfest for me unless we do a monthly meet before hand?
Would be nice to show my face and meet some new people. I need some good advice from you guys of making good power and keeping it reliable lol those two together dont usually happen mind haha
Would be nice to show my face and meet some new people. I need some good advice from you guys of making good power and keeping it reliable lol those two together dont usually happen mind haha
14 April 2014, 11:59 AM
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It is nice to see something a little different from the plethora of white cars which seem to be popular at the moment. 
As has already been said try and pop along to a local meet if you can, and welcome to the Welsh section.
As has already been said try and pop along to a local meet if you can, and welcome to the Welsh section.
14 April 2014, 08:35 PM
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Welcome to ScoobyNet fella. IMO the wheels are not that bad, I've seen a lot worse on a Subaru. I didn't know what that coating was and presumed it was vinyl wrap until my mate told me how it was done at the weekend.
Hope you enjoy your new car and get along to a meet soon
Hope you enjoy your new car and get along to a meet soon
14 April 2014, 08:44 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm always around Aberdare so give me flash/wave 👍
The wheels are definitely being changed it's just deciding what I want.
Iv informed my insurance but not dvla... I didn't think it was necessary as it's a temporary change? Il look it up tomorrow just to be safe.
Plasti dip is amazing, cheap, diy, easy to change/remove and it's different! It even protects the paintwork. This was done using the plasti dip aerosol cans out my back garden lol and it's turned out great!! So many people think it's a wrap and don't believe me.
The wheels are definitely being changed it's just deciding what I want.
Iv informed my insurance but not dvla... I didn't think it was necessary as it's a temporary change? Il look it up tomorrow just to be safe.
Plasti dip is amazing, cheap, diy, easy to change/remove and it's different! It even protects the paintwork. This was done using the plasti dip aerosol cans out my back garden lol and it's turned out great!! So many people think it's a wrap and don't believe me.
15 April 2014, 08:49 PM
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Spoke to dvla today and they confirmed that it's ok to keep the logbook as it is, this is because it's a temporary change. They have however put a note on their system so we will see if I get pulled lol
Good news iv decided what wheels I wanted and ordered a set of 18" rota grids so should be here this week or next 😎 in matt grey
Good news iv decided what wheels I wanted and ordered a set of 18" rota grids so should be here this week or next 😎 in matt grey
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Welcome along Jamie, looks a very good job you've done on the car there, and as you say, it's different so hats off to you. Fwiw I don't mind the wheels that are on it ATM, but the grids would certainly be an improvement.
Good luck with your new car and subaru ownership (it can be a ******* sometimes!)
TSW
Good luck with your new car and subaru ownership (it can be a ******* sometimes!)
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15 April 2014, 09:06 PM
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Cheers boys I want to start a build thread soon.
Iv had the car since December and so far iv done -
- Full service
- Timing belt
- Tein coilovers
- Full plasti dip spray
- Fixed the ****ty alarm and key code for the immobiliser lol
It's been a fun few months already but I love it!
Next is brakes and power.
Iv had the car since December and so far iv done -
- Full service
- Timing belt
- Tein coilovers
- Full plasti dip spray
- Fixed the ****ty alarm and key code for the immobiliser lol
It's been a fun few months already but I love it!
Next is brakes and power.
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Cheers boys I want to start a build thread soon.
Iv had the car since December and so far iv done -
- Full service
- Timing belt
- Tein coilovers
- Full plasti dip spray
- Fixed the ****ty alarm and key code for the immobiliser lol
It's been a fun few months already but I love it!
Next is brakes and power.
Iv had the car since December and so far iv done -
- Full service
- Timing belt
- Tein coilovers
- Full plasti dip spray
- Fixed the ****ty alarm and key code for the immobiliser lol
It's been a fun few months already but I love it!
Next is brakes and power.
Sounds good, brakes are over-rated though
15 April 2014, 09:13 PM
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Am I the only one who's standard brakes are poo?! Coming from a vw even standard 1.8t brakes were able to stop a 250bhp golf quickly and safely. My scooby brakes tend to fade pretty quickly lol
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