The Bug...

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I was thinking of going for that look where my wheels are at 45 degrees to the car and slamming her to the floor, and then having a top speed of about 2mph? what you reckon? pmsl !

Might not like the Karussell next year

[Rdlangy1]

Ha ha ha ha

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Ummmmm shiny new stuff!!

cant beat it

[Rdlangy1]

Well off to have geo setup this morning and neutral position switch fitted -let's hope it gives me some horses / top end grunt back

[Rdlangy1]

Well geometry was a bit out - to say the least!!!! (Top before - bottom after!)



Wheels back on and car looking a lot lower





And neutral position switch went in also - wow what a difference! Got my top end power back and car feels amazing

[Rdlangy1]

Will get some better pics today as was rushing yest

[scooby doo]

How do you find the coilovers? Not to firm etc??

[Rdlangy1]

Feel good - solid when giving it some but fairly relaxed and like standard when mooching around

[Ginola]

That looks much better on the Geo, If it was me Id want a little more toe in on the front but I'm really picky! the height looks much better too.. I bet she drives different now!

[Rdlangy1]

She feels very tight and secure on the road which is good

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

....If it was me Id want a little more toe in on the front but I'm really picky!

Not picky mate - just you have a lot more ability than me ha ha ha - jules said I could have more toe in, but said it would be more possible to oversteer - and with my limited ability I didn't think that would be a good idea

(Yes he did chuckle and say - you only drive at 30mph - so what you worried about )

[Rdlangy1]

Something that maybe the mappers may help with (Scott maybe) - since the new neutral position switch has been fitted - im drinking petrol like its going out of fashion!

Before switch (and I guess having no AVCS (or whatever its called)) I used to get approx. 75miles from 1/4 tank - I had the switch fitted, and gained all my power back e.t.c. and without booting it (seriously I was just driving normally) - I only got 45miles from the 1/4 tank on the way home.

I filled up again and tested again yest driving to work and back etc and same result - 42 miles on 1/4 tank.

Do you think since having the switch now working and the AVCS (or whatever!) working - I may need my map tweaking?

At the time of the map - when Duncan said the switch wasn't working - he said no tweak would be needed - but just very odd how my consumption has nearly doubled..

Ryan

[C. J.]

Think you need to be asking Duncan as your mapper not us 👍

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Think you need to be asking Duncan as your mapper not us ��

Fair point...

[Rdlangy1]

update- not the best one though! Took the car out last weekend for the first time in 6wks.

Drove 400mtrs down the road and was sat waiting to give way at parked car - got flashed through and as I started to go, the other car decided it didnt' wanna wait now, and so came through same time !

Evasive swerve = two ripped to shreds tyres (only done 200miles) + 1 totally fecked alloy (ripped the rim off all the way round).

Got two new tyres (£230 including new tracking set up) but need to get wheel sorted as its shocking... Looks really bad...

Lepsons want £105 to refurb the one rim...

joy of joys...

[Rdlangy1]

Oh and needless to say it went back in the garage (after a wipe down) and is feeling very sorry for itself ! ha ha ha

[NL03Scooby]

Such a dingleberry! I am sure you will get the wheel sorted soon, just how bad is it?

[Rdlangy1]

Pmsl - dingleberry! That a hayleigh phrase?



Looks better as new tyre covers the worst of it...



Doh

[Rdlangy1]

It actually shredded the whole length of tyre protector off the tyres like spaghetti and they had trouble sealing the tyre coz the rim has lost its lip

[NL03Scooby]

That was my phrase, it's polite and forum friendly in a light hearted manner but the picture show its a tidy job you did there! They look like my wheels now!

[Rdlangy1]

Gee thanks ha ha ha

[scotty]

Just needs a touch up on the wheel .

[Steve_PPP]

Oh what a pain in the backside mate. Lepsons will be able to sort that easily enough, just doesn't make it any less painful on the wallet!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Oh what a pain in the backside mate. Lepsons will be able to sort that easily enough, just doesn't make it any less painful on the wallet!

Sod's law - and I got in touch with speedline - they only have the graphics for "speedline corse" not the flow forming as it's printed in Italy when the wheels are made - although I could buy a new wheel - £252+del....

Might pop over to lepsons tomorrow - a mobile repairer would be more convenient as not whole wheel needs respraying so no need for acid dip really...

Will investigate tomorrow...

[asperformance]

Ryan we have dealt direct with Speedline for years so "may" be able to assist with costs...........

speak soon

[Rdlangy1]

Hi Alyn,

Thanks - will bare that in mind

[Rdlangy1]

small update - got prices for wheel refurb in new year - and also prices from Alyn for ID 1000cc Injectors. Still undecided on Turbo - MD321T vs Precision Turbo.

Both good for 450bhp - which "should" be enough considering I drive at a whopping 30-40mph most of the time

Prob order the injectors first, then turbo in Feb which gives me time to decide which one would best suit my budget and the car.

Then get map tweaked..

[Ginola]

Id1000's are overkill for 450 unless your planning to go for more later on?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Id1000's are overkill for 450 unless your planning to go for more later on?

Hi Dave,

As much as I would like to say I was planning more - I doubt it...

The costs start really jumping up with having to change internals and engine parts e.t.c. so not really my plan.

What would you recommend? 800cc?

Kind Regards

Ryan

[scooby doo]

740's be far enough .sc46???? I remember when mine was mapped by Simon, at 340/340 it was brilliant so a 450 would be crazy lol

[Rdlangy1]

Mines 330 at mo

[scooby doo]

I know to keep it cheaper magic 400 is a cheaper goal on a bug.
Jgm adviced me
Injectors ,
Sc40
Along with me prodrive pump, panel filter and full 3in decatted system,
As the stock airbox and top mount are fine at this level so does make it cheaper if that helps but if 450 is the goal awesome! One fast bug!!!

[NL03Scooby]

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ad.php?t=15822

[scooby doo]

Forgot I had rcm headers and up pipe that's why Simon thought I was able to reach 343hp on vf35

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Hi Dave,

As much as I would like to say I was planning more - I doubt it...

The costs start really jumping up with having to change internals and engine parts e.t.c. so not really my plan.

What would you recommend? 800cc?

Kind Regards

Ryan

Some de-capped wrx blues will do the job they flow circa 800cc/840cc though sold by some as 660's + get them flow matched and cleaned (or get ones that are already) will save you a fair few ££.

Id go for The MD321H or T if it was me depending on target power, Although the Blouch turbos Scoobyclinic sell are rated by some.

It might also be worth looking into turbotechnics T36 though it seems its a bit of a work in progress with enginetuner at the mo, seems to spool well and make good power, and sells for quite a bit less too

[Rdlangy1]

Was def looking at MD321T

[asperformance]

de-capped injectors will never have the refinement of the likes of ID1000's IMO which will work perfectly at idle and low throttle openings

if you want something smaller then you could look at the DW range

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by asperformance

de-capped injectors will never have the refinement of the likes of ID1000's IMO which will work perfectly at idle and low throttle openings

if you want something smaller then you could look at the DW range

Thanks Alyn

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by asperformance

de-capped injectors will never have the refinement of the likes of ID1000's IMO which will work perfectly at idle and low throttle openings

if you want something smaller then you could look at the DW range

Never had an issue with decapped Wrx injectors other than its limited me to just over 600hp

[scotty]

Im going to be saving for a sc42 i think .

[Rdlangy1]

Well revisiting this a little:
Car goes to have all the service work done prior to the Ring tomorrow -
- Spark Plugs
- Oil
- Oil Filter
- Diff Oil
- Gearbox Oil
- Air Filter
- Brake Fluid
- Brake Calliper Re-seal kits x4
- Coolant replacement
- General check of nuts / bolts/ suspension bits e.t.c.
- Coilover check / adjustement / THROW IN THE BIN !!!! pmsl !

Then on Friday next week the car is off to Richard @ FB Tuning to have the map checked / redone depending on what is found.

Lets hope nothing major comes up

[Rdlangy1]

Well service all went fine -suspension re-tightened up and aligned, and that should last for a few weeks - hopefully!

Everything changed and ready to go

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Well service all went fine -suspension re-tightened up and aligned, and that should last for a few weeks - hopefully!

Everything changed and ready to go

Good stuff another ringer ready to go..

[Rdlangy1]

[Ginola]

Roll on Friday!

Rich will look after you

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Roll on Friday!

Rich will look after you

Hope so - looking forward to knowing everything is sound and ready for Germany

[Ginola]

Have a quick nose round his old project car while your there it's for sale at the mo


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[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Have a quick nose round his old project car while your there it's for sale at the mo


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Poss upgrades for mine?

[Rdlangy1]

Well car back from Richard today - what an amazing guy

Very honest and definitely knows his stuff.

Car ride home was very different with smooth boosting and car holds boost much much better

All round super happy!!!

[555_Si]

He's a great guy, met him a few times when he has been with Dave and is very very helpful. Should be coming to meet on Sunday.

[Ginola]

Glad your happy with the results

Rich is always more than helpful and I do not know a more knowledgeable chap when it comes to all things Subaru... (or motorbikes and bicycles come to think of it!)


Germany soon!!

[Rdlangy1]

Small update - cheap mod that must add at least 5bhp
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[Banstead Stig]

You probably need a remap now...

[Frenchie]

I was told at least 10bhp

[scotty]

I heard that magic **** happens to the suspension

[Steve_PPP]

So you finally got one to stick after stripping all the wax off??

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

So you finally got one to stick after stripping all the wax off??

Nope - took them both out - stuck them both on! strange eh!

Still - on there now...

[Rdlangy1]

My orange side repeaters kept falling during our convoy trips in Germany so nice new smoked ones fitted today with silvatec bulbs

[Steve_PPP]

Much better

[Granby]

Thought the car was dirty for a minute then realised my glasses need cleaning

[NL03Scooby]

Looks good, especially as you is orange ones on there before!

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

My orange side repeaters kept falling during our convoy trips in Germany

I bet that was on the rough bit of road north of Spa.
A real bone shaker section

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Scott.T

I bet that was on the rough bit of road north of Spa.
A real bone shaker section

Funny thing was for two laps of the ring - stayed put!

Drive on motorways - falls out!

Says everything u need to know about my ring speed

But agreed - there were a few roads that felt like ur back was going to snap!

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Granby

Thought the car was dirty for a minute then realised my glasses need cleaning

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Looks good, especially as you is orange ones on there before!

[Rdlangy1]

Finally got round to fitting my new plates...

Rear has GB and Euro on encase of brexit and front is 3/4

[NL03Scooby]

Looks smart, I like the smaller plate on the front, wanted one for mine but I'm not sure on their legality. As my car is used every day I didn't take the chance.

[Granby]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Looks smart, I like the smaller plate on the front, wanted one for mine but I'm not sure on their legality. As my car is used every day I didn't take the chance.

I had a 3/4 size front plate on my old wagon and it was used everyday driving in/out of London and never had a problem, if you use standard font it doesn't look to out of place

[Rdlangy1]

I've also put the original front in the boot

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I've also put the original front in the boot

Yeah that as well

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Granby

I had a 3/4 size front plate on my old wagon and it was used everyday driving in/out of London and never had a problem, if you use standard font it doesn't look to out of place

Sounds like it's something I should consider doing in the future then, it's definitely a smarter look!

[555_Si]

where did you get the plates from out of interest?

[Rdlangy1]

Fancy plates

[Ginola]

Looks spot on Ryan
I've never had issues with mine used daily for over a year at one point 80miles everywhere, even getting tugged for being naughty the plate was never bought into question...
Come to think of it I never had issues with the wagon with no front plate (it was fitted to the sun-visor inside the windscreen )

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Looks spot on Ryan

Cheers Dave

[Rdlangy1]

Small update - had the oil change on Sat (now have Motul 300v) in there, and standard brembo brake pads all round to help with cold stopping.

Kept the PF-Z's for next years ring trip as they wernt even scored! ha ha

[555_Si]

pf z cold stopping? mine in the classic with Brembos on stop like normal pads when cold.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

pf z cold stopping? mine in the classic with Brembos on stop like normal pads when cold.

Mine too

[Rdlangy1]

Well mine hardly worked - I know I drive like a pansy but I though I do generate some sort of heat in them.

Anyway kept them for the ring - and next year I'll put the pf's back in..

They did work well at the ring

[Ginola]

Hmmm your making me think about swapping out my RS29's! though the ferrodo dsp's are poeh!

[SpecB]

DS2500 best of both worlds!

[NL03Scooby]

It was never until I used the PF-Z's on track that I realised the difference between them with a bit of heat in them compared to cold. During normal day driving, which as you know for mine is every day, they certainly don't have the bite from the off that a standard road pad might and do feel a bit meh to begin with, but i guess that's to be expected from a pad which is designed to perform under much harsher conditions.

I bet there are many track specific pads that will make the brakes feel as if they aren't servo assisted!

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

I bet there are many track specific pads that will make the brakes feel as if they aren't servo assisted!

Servo assist ,sounds like witch craft to me

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Servo assist ,sounds like witch craft to me

CJ I reckon parachutes wouldn't slow urs down!

[C. J.]

Pedal box works just fine

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Pedal box works just fine

So long as you carry a spare break pedal because you wear thorough them!

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

It was never until I used the PF-Z's on track that I realised the difference between them with a bit of heat in them compared to cold. During normal day driving, which as you know for mine is every day, they certainly don't have the bite from the off that a standard road pad might and do feel a bit meh to begin with, but i guess that's to be expected from a pad which is designed to perform under much harsher conditions.

I bet there are many track specific pads that will make the brakes feel as if they aren't servo assisted!

I found the same with PF's for day-2-day driving. I even think I could feel them go-off when out on a run and they had time to cool.
I much prefer the DS2500's for my usage from cold and for initial bite.

[Ginola]

The Pagids I have fitted work very well on the road with really good bite (considering they are supposed to be a track only pad) the only 2 down sides are lots of dust and the price, If money was no object id step to endless pads (but they are very very expensive)


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[Rdlangy1]

small update - As most of you know I changed the plate on the car towards the latter part of last year. Now personalised to match the Audi, and Laura's Fiesta.

More interesting though is today I have decided to treat the car as it was feeling very unloved, and un-used.

After chatting with the ever helpful Rich at FB Tuning - a portion of my Feb pay has headed to both Roger Clark Motor Sport, and Scooby Clinic. Alyn will also probably be getting a call soon as well for some service bits.

More will be revealed when bits arrive

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

More will be revealed when bits arrive

You have taken a leaf out of Scotty's book, you going to show us some photos of suspiciously shaped items covered in Parcelforce stickers when the goodies arrive?

Look forward to what you have in store. As I like my car and drive it regularly does that mean I can't treat it?

[Rdlangy1]

I'm not that cruel plus I don't have the patience to hold people in suspense pmsl!!!!!

And yes mr wob - u should def treat ur car around march time

[Ginola]

Oh I think I can guess looking forward to seeing the results


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[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Oh I think I can guess looking forward to seeing the results


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U have an unfair advantage in Rich ha ha ha

Yeah it will be good to breathe some life into her

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

After chatting with the ever helpful Rich at FB Tuning - a portion of my Feb pay has headed to both Roger Clark Motor Sport, and Scooby Clinic.

More will be revealed when bits arrive

Mmmm i wonder whats been bought

[alfa male]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

U have an unfair advantage in Rich ha ha ha

Yeah it will be good to breathe some life into her

Im guessing airbox removal?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by alfa male

Im guessing airbox removal?

Part of it

[scotty]

So the other is a sc36/42 turbo maybe

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by scotty

So the other is a sc36/42 turbo maybe

SC38 actually...

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

SC38 actually...

Nice going to be one quick bug .

[Rdlangy1]

Should be - rich will work his magic and I'll be good to go