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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: richy on 07 May 2006, 11:40

Title: Moved to the dark side
Post by: richy on 07 May 2006, 11:40: Hi all,

I'm afraid I've moved to the dark side.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Here are some pics of my new motorÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :evil:

I've still also got a Mk4 polo, so I'm not all evilÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :wink:

They're quite big pics, so might take a min. to load (also you may have to scroll left-right if you've got a small screen).

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/richard_roberts0/subaru1.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/richard_roberts0/subaru2.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/richard_roberts0/subaru3.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/richard_roberts0/subaru4.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/richard_roberts0/subaru5.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/richard_roberts0/subaru6.jpg)

Rich.
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: golfpro on 07 May 2006, 11:42: I suppose we will have to let you off. At least its not a saxo!lol
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: richy on 07 May 2006, 11:48: A bit quicker than a saxo. (only just though :wink:).
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: S11EPS on 07 May 2006, 15:47: Good skills man. Now, you need the following:

De-tango'd front end
STi rear clusters
Scoobysport exhaust
Drop links
Anti-lift kit
Re-map
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: richy on 07 May 2006, 16:26: I'll probably detango it, but only do the other stuff if you pay for the insurance!
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: S11EPS on 07 May 2006, 20:00: You NEED the anti-lift kit mate, transforms the handling and improves the brakes like you wouldn't believe.

Get the Prodrive suspension geometry settings done at the same time, erradicates 100% of understeer, becomes a proper sideways monster!!!
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: Stu-1.8T on 08 May 2006, 20:45: Looks nice and clean :cool:

I've nearly been tempted aswell in the past, but not sure if I could live with the interior though after German quality.....
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: richy on 08 May 2006, 21:22: Interior is better than I expected - Not one rattle, and lots of nice little cubby holes. My golf was rattley as fook once I hardened up the suspension.

Seats are comfy and very supportive - you can get a much better driving position than in the golf. There's no bells and whistles, but you dont have time to pay attention to that when you're concentrating on the rapidly approaching scenery! I will miss the aircon though.
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: Flipmode on 08 May 2006, 22:05: Thanks for the ride the other day Richy, was impressed, 'torque of the devil' indeed!! i'm sticking with my golf for now, but plan on getting a supra one day so it'll be jap beasts all round :) enjoy the power and let me know how u get on with the mpg mate, drive safe!
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: >>Mart<< on 09 May 2006, 06:10: nice buddy :grin:

i would still love a scooby but the jelouse barstools round near me would damage it :angry:

my mate has a p1 that is a mean machine :laugh:
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: topher on 09 May 2006, 08:58: just makes me want an evo even more :sad:

you like blue cars eh rich :grin:
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: richy on 09 May 2006, 12:03: I bought it from a subaru specialist, but they also had a couple of 02/03 evo's. v Nice, but expensive (Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£15K ish). :cool:

Blue is the best colour for scoobies. :smiley:
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: S11EPS on 09 May 2006, 14:02: Blue is the only colour for scoobsÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â :wink:

Especially WR Blue.....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v146/S11EPS/DSCF0027.jpg)
Title: Re: Moved to the dark side
Post by: richy on 09 May 2006, 18:30: Did you not put that STI spoiler on in the end, Sheps?