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Old 01-07-2012, 01:50 AM
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I'm gonna be looking to get a new scooby as mine is a write off want some advice on best type to get as i now know some are better than others?
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Old 01-07-2012, 06:43 AM
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Give us an idea of budget and what you want to use the car for an I'm sure people can devise, also what plan for mods etc?
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Old 01-07-2012, 10:19 AM
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I'm gonna be looking to get a new scooby as mine is a write off want some advice on best type to get as i now know some are better than others?

Just go for a standard unmolested STI and keep it standard,

apart from may be a suspension upgrade ie. bigger ARB


WR1 comes to mind.
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Old 01-07-2012, 10:24 AM
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Agree with 'E' wr1 is a good choice for an all round performer or perhaps RB320 of you want another hawk.

Depends on what takes your fancy shape wise really. There's a few nice P1's for sale if you fancy a classic.
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Old 01-07-2012, 12:56 PM
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I like the look of hawkeyes but I'm not fussed really just want that burble back. Looking at 5-7k money wise at most . I want a good model to give me a good base for mods. Also what is considered low mileage for a scoob
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Old 01-07-2012, 01:45 PM
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Also what is considered high mileage for one as well as don't wanna be spending a fortune on repairing it
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Old 01-07-2012, 01:49 PM
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Shame about your one mate. As above get a niced clean STI, and then work from there. Ive still not touched my engine really, worked on handling and stopping power.

Try and find a White STI Bug...
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Old 01-07-2012, 01:58 PM
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I'd also say start with a STi, better base with stronger engine, better brakes etc

Don't take this the wrong way but if you do get another scooby maybe get some driver tuition at a track day and hopefully I won't have to give you a lift home again lol
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Old 01-07-2012, 02:05 PM
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Shame about your one mate. As above get a niced clean STI, and then work from there. Ive still not touched my engine really, worked on handling and stopping power.

Try and find a White STI Bug...
Yes I like white that's what I wanna try and get
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Old 01-07-2012, 02:06 PM
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I'd also say start with a STi, better base with stronger engine, better brakes etc

Don't take this the wrong way but if you do get another scooby maybe get some driver tuition at a track day and hopefully I won't have to give you a lift home again lol
Don't worry I plan to
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Old 01-07-2012, 02:25 PM
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How about mine? A little more than yo wan to spend but it is an STI & a bloody good one. I've just had a full service done no more than 30 miles ago. All belts inc t belt & tentioners. Gearbox & diff oils done. Taxed & tested. Std car apart from exhaust & Silversurfer tweaked the map. Car made 350bhp & 375ftlb torque. £8500
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