My Bugeye wagon wrx 'shed'
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More details for those who have a hesitating scooby, and want to add a few more items to check on the list is.....
the neutral switch. Mine was FUBAR. limits the ECU and power (more so on STI's as it removes the AVCS or V-tec or whatever it is
)
£40 for the part and 15mins to fit if you have girlie hands like me
Does play havoc apparently.
The car should feel like a new car when i get it back
the neutral switch. Mine was FUBAR. limits the ECU and power (more so on STI's as it removes the AVCS or V-tec or whatever it is
)£40 for the part and 15mins to fit if you have girlie hands like me
Does play havoc apparently.
The car should feel like a new car when i get it back
bolt from the tensioner made a bit for freedom. Decat downpipe now on the 'list' Autotrader. Was taken as p/x and the dealer was getting fed up of being offered '£1000 cash innit, bruv'
I offered a good chunk off, but said I was happy to take it as it was (dented, filthy and covered in dog hair)
They turn up, but you have to be quick.
It's currently running 1000x better and I'm really enjoying it
Needs more bhp now it's smooth though
I offered a good chunk off, but said I was happy to take it as it was (dented, filthy and covered in dog hair)
They turn up, but you have to be quick.
It's currently running 1000x better and I'm really enjoying it
Needs more bhp now it's smooth though
More work on the scoob.
Finally got of my arrise and fitted my neutral switch.
Nice and easy to do to be honest. Then came the fact that I had little or no rear brakes.
Apologies for the pic
It seems the pads where rammed in there with no possible chance of ever moving.
But having cleaned out the calipers, and cleaned the edges of the pads, the scoob with now brake on the nose.
How it ever passed an mot like it ill never know.
Neutral switch has made the car change character completely. Nice and smooth and finally no hesitation on boost!
So the cars now running as OEM intended, it's time to start the modification plans. Decent shocks springs are brakes are a first, with exhaust and boost to follow.
Finally got of my arrise and fitted my neutral switch.
Nice and easy to do to be honest. Then came the fact that I had little or no rear brakes.
Apologies for the pic
It seems the pads where rammed in there with no possible chance of ever moving.
But having cleaned out the calipers, and cleaned the edges of the pads, the scoob with now brake on the nose.
How it ever passed an mot like it ill never know.
Neutral switch has made the car change character completely. Nice and smooth and finally no hesitation on boost!
So the cars now running as OEM intended, it's time to start the modification plans. Decent shocks springs are brakes are a first, with exhaust and boost to follow.
Small update with the car. Aircon idle pulley died, and am currently airconless. Tensioner is on its way. Also after the neutral switch and my recent Cosworth panel filter, I've added Pagid RS4-2 pads to the fronts. I've also had a live diagnostic session on the car that picked up a lazy front 02 sensor, which at full revs and boost is giving me 9deg of knock retardation. But it is working, and the car is smooth and as strong as an ox.
Just clicked over 130k and going to be tracked at silverstone next weekend.
Just clicked over 130k and going to be tracked at silverstone next weekend.
ScoobieWRX said:
Awesome pic. Looks fab in the snow. You seem to be happy with your new steed. Glad all the little issues came out in the wash 
Can't think of anything else that delivers so much for so little money. Mine had some fairly minor issue which where easy to track once you know where to look _Batty_ said:
ScoobieWRX said:
Awesome pic. Looks fab in the snow. You seem to be happy with your new steed. Glad all the little issues came out in the wash
Can't think of anything else that delivers so much for so little money. Mine had some fairly minor issue which where easy to track once you know where to look I love mine and enjoy driving it each day!
Ordinary_Chap said:
GTIAlex said:
Really enjoying the detail and quality of replies in here.
Definitely need to get me a Scooby once the insurance isn't crippling.
My insurance is pretty cheap on my classic RB5. I pay £600 fully comp per year with break down cover, legal cover, courtesy car etc.Definitely need to get me a Scooby once the insurance isn't crippling.
GTIAlex said:
Ordinary_Chap said:
GTIAlex said:
Really enjoying the detail and quality of replies in here.
Definitely need to get me a Scooby once the insurance isn't crippling.
My insurance is pretty cheap on my classic RB5. I pay £600 fully comp per year with break down cover, legal cover, courtesy car etc.Definitely need to get me a Scooby once the insurance isn't crippling.
Lee
_Batty_ said:
More details for those who have a hesitating scooby, and want to add a few more items to check on the list is.....
the neutral switch. Mine was FUBAR. limits the ECU and power (more so on STI's as it removes the AVCS or V-tec or whatever it is)
£40 for the part and 15mins to fit if you have girlie hands like me
Does play havoc apparently.
The car should feel like a new car when i get it back
Missed this, damn it.the neutral switch. Mine was FUBAR. limits the ECU and power (more so on STI's as it removes the AVCS or V-tec or whatever it is
)£40 for the part and 15mins to fit if you have girlie hands like me
Does play havoc apparently.
The car should feel like a new car when i get it back
I have a slight hesitation at say 70mph+, it seems to hesitate and then picks up then hesite and then pick up etc etc, doesn't happen at lower speeds or at least isnt as noticable.
Was this the same hesitation you had?
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