Another new Flibmobile

Another new Flibmobile

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MrFlibbles

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7,706 posts

289 months

Sunday 6th August 2006
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Well the FTO served me well, but has now moved on for many years of pleasure with its new owner - Giles, who is yet to be a fully fledged PHer, but came along to the Jap Hoon with Al (You remember Al? MRT? Breaks down a lot? )

So I needed something more practical nowadays so out with the old, in with the new.

Step forward James Agger Autosport with a 2002 Impreza WRX. 1 owner from new, never raced or rallied Previous owner just used it to hack up and down the motorway, much better than some baseball capped chav hooning round the city (yes, i heard that - I'm not a chav!)

Time for some piccies







Yes, yes, I know its got the fugly lights, but they are growing on me and I think they add to the unchavness.

Also a first for the Flibmeister - its completely standard! Yes even the exhaust. That makes it a little easier on the insurance (Now, the KY is complimentary)

So the drive, there seems to be more turbo lag than the MRT, but once on boost its fairly quick. A lot more "flexible" and torquey than the FTO.

It doesnt feel as quick as the MRT, but i think it probbaly is, and its a case of rose tinted specs.... I'm sure we'll find out at the next Jap Hoon.

Please no one piss on my bonfire by saying I should have got an STi (I've got one already, but the doctor has given me some creme) - I couldnt justify the extra insurance costs.






turbo-tastic

973 posts

250 months

Sunday 6th August 2006
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Chickened out of an S14a then

Good work Mr F.

You wont keep it stock

MrFlibbles

Original Poster:

7,706 posts

289 months

Sunday 6th August 2006
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turbo-tastic said:
Chickened out of an S14a then

Good work Mr F.

You wont keep it stock


S14 was a bit too impractical.

And i will! maybe, perhaps.

GravelBen

15,863 posts

236 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Very nice looks to be in pretty perfect nick too










now find some gravel to play on!

_Batty_

12,268 posts

256 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Blue is a bit macho for you?
will have to pop up Russ, and have a gander, once i've got over my holiday hangover..

Mr E

22,054 posts

265 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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MrFlibbles said:

It doesnt feel as quick as the MRT, but i think it probbaly is, and its a case of rose tinted specs.... I'm sure we'll find out at the next Jap Hoon.


Hmm, not sure about that actually. My boss had exactly this car, and on a straight drag off a roundabout from 20mph, the Four walked the Scooby quite impressively. The MRT was probably a bit quicker depending on revision and spec.

Nicol@

3,850 posts

242 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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I don't like the colour.

p.s. Try to ignore the STI questions, they only come from people who don't know scoobs anyway.

MrFlibbles

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7,706 posts

289 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Nicola - its clearly the best colour!

MrE - maybe, maybe not - its certainly quick enough.

Nicol@

3,850 posts

242 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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MrFlibbles said:
Nicola - its clearly the best colour!


WildCards

4,061 posts

223 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Why didn't you get an STi

_Batty_

12,268 posts

256 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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WildCards said:
Why didn't you get an STi

he has to get laid first

Fruitcake

3,850 posts

232 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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MrFlibbles said:
And i will! maybe, perhaps.


You really should.

_Al_

5,588 posts

264 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Mr E said:
MrFlibbles said:

It doesnt feel as quick as the MRT, but i think it probbaly is, and its a case of rose tinted specs.... I'm sure we'll find out at the next Jap Hoon.


Hmm, not sure about that actually. My boss had exactly this car, and on a straight drag off a roundabout from 20mph, the Four walked the Scooby quite impressively. The MRT was probably a bit quicker depending on revision and spec.


And if the '2 can keep going long enough.

mad dog1968

206 posts

219 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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well mr flib. as mr e said. my brother had one of these with a mongoose ss zorst KN induction kit on it and when i ran my gt4 against it the scooby lost out. my bro was most dis heartened. went and bought himself a 911..... but all said and done nice car and still really quick appears to be a good clean example enjoy it they are fun i know my brother did.

tuttle

3,427 posts

243 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Ooh nice buy Mr Flibbs, good drive?
Not gonna mod it? I'll bet you're abusing yourself over the latest Demon Tweeks catalogue already mate.

tuttle

3,427 posts

243 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Ooh nice buy Mr Flibbs, good drive?
Not gonna mod it? I'll bet you're abusing yourself over the latest Demon Tweeks catalogue already mate.

MrFlibbles

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7,706 posts

289 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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tuttle said:
Ooh nice buy Mr Flibbs, good drive?
Not gonna mod it? I'll bet you're abusing yourself over the latest Demon Tweeks catalogue already mate.




Seems a shame to mod a totally standard one

For now anyway.

vixpy1

42,664 posts

270 months

Monday 7th August 2006
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Well.. when you want it remapped.. i know a man

MrFlibbles

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7,706 posts

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Monday 7th August 2006
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I've never understood remapping if i'm honest.

Does it literally remap the current ECU, or do you have to whack an aftermarket "blank" one in?

Any idea what power gains you might expect on the standard WRX?

Not that I'm at all interested you understand.

Mr E

22,054 posts

265 months

Tuesday 8th August 2006
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MrFlibbles said:
I've never understood remapping if i'm honest.

Does it literally remap the current ECU, or do you have to whack an aftermarket "blank" one in?

Any idea what power gains you might expect on the standard WRX?

Not that I'm at all interested you understand.


Depends. Some ECUs are mappable. Most are not.

Generally, in the GT4 world you slap in a Motec and take it to Fensport/A.N. Other for a RR session.