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Old 15-08-2008, 08:37 AM
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benn having a look at these recently, and there probably one of the only subaru's i would have along with the 22b

has anyone owned one or driven one??

whats your views on them

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Old 15-08-2008, 11:05 AM
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I've had one 3 years, not a bad car really, relaible and a bit of poke in it, depends what your after?
Old 15-08-2008, 11:18 AM
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like em..........like em a lot....decent remap and basic mods and ur looking at 380+ motor.......
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what wr1's look like?
Old 15-08-2008, 11:26 AM
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I seriously considered one when looking at the whole evo, scooby, bmw thing.

Glad I went for the CSL in the end. WOuld have lost so much more money with the jap cars. Must be some bargains around now though, 2 years on.
Old 15-08-2008, 11:27 AM
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What power are they ? they are nice cars & prob the only subaru i would consider
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Originally Posted by Spiky
what wr1's look like?
Old 15-08-2008, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by carlo
What power are they ? they are nice cars & prob the only subaru i would consider

320bhp standard carlo
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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
I seriously considered one when looking at the whole evo, scooby, bmw thing.

Glad I went for the CSL in the end. WOuld have lost so much more money with the jap cars. Must be some bargains around now though, 2 years on.

the prices on them are still quite high mate 15-18k
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
the prices on them are still quite high mate 15-18k
I'd probably go Evo9 instead then
Old 15-08-2008, 11:38 AM
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Stevie that is evo9 dosh right enough
Old 15-08-2008, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
I'd probably go Evo9 instead then

was also thinking about an evo 8 or 9 in white but havent seen many for sale.

i cant decide what i want

focus RS
WR1
evo 6 tommi mak ( only in red)
evo 8/9 (only in white though)
m3

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Stevie, they are all good cars, it does depend what your looking to do, all those have varying different servicing schedules too, always something i consider now when looking for my next car
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White 9

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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
White 9


OH MY F***ING GOD

that is stunning

Old 15-08-2008, 12:01 PM
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I know, if I bought the 9, this is how I would have done it. Still gives me a semi
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cheers paul

that 9 is fooking lovely
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I think the side skirts are after market. Obvioulsy wheels, mirrors and bonnet thingy are different but it's nothing major, just nice and subtle along with a decent lowering job.
Old 15-08-2008, 12:44 PM
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thats got a nice looking bonnet scoop,, wonder if they do a larger one for a classic ???


id have a evo 9 over that,,,, no contest tbh
Old 15-08-2008, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
was also thinking about an evo 8 or 9 in white but havent seen many for sale.

i cant decide what i want

focus RS
WR1
evo 6 tommi mak ( only in red)
evo 8/9 (only in white though)
m3
Got a red tommi 52k, havent posted it anywhere yet as i would love to keep it, but if your still looking your welcome to view, have only used it on few dry days this summer, pm me if your interested but not desperate to sell.

or i'd suggest go for a good old S1
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Good old s1 like mine
Old 15-08-2008, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by puma38
Got a red tommi 52k, havent posted it anywhere yet as i would love to keep it, but if your still looking your welcome to view, have only used it on few dry days this summer, pm me if your interested but not desperate to sell.

or i'd suggest go for a good old S1

pm sent mate
Old 16-08-2008, 09:36 AM
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that's got a body kit hasn't it? it looks fookin awesome!!
Old 16-08-2008, 09:52 AM
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white 9 all day long mate if it was a scoob it would be the rb320 not the wr1 i see loads of them up here.
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Originally Posted by peteh


that's got a body kit hasn't it? it looks fookin awesome!!
Yes, i think the skirts are different, at least.........
Old 16-08-2008, 11:13 AM
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with that type of money id deffo be importing a mint 8 or 9 evo from japan.
but wr1's are very nice and probably the best subaru for depreciation
Old 16-08-2008, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
White 9

Paul, when you first posted this pic years ago I thought it said it was a White Evo 8 with 9 bumpers!?

Whatever the fuck it is it looks stunning, I've got some more pics of it somewhere, love it!

Although I'd still have a CSL over it!...
Old 16-08-2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
Yes, i think the skirts are different, at least.........
Skirts and splitter, and bonnet thingy are the only non standard bits I see.

Top choice of wheels, just the right height too. Subtle, but stylish.

Although I also really like that Scoob pictured above.

Si
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The WR1 was made for or inspired by Petter Solberg's WRC Title win in a Scooby was it not?
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Originally Posted by SiB
Skirts and splitter, and bonnet thingy are the only non standard bits I see.

Top choice of wheels, just the right height too. Subtle, but stylish.

Although I also really like that Scoob pictured above.

Si
wing mirrors? they arent standard are they?
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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
i drove the wrx sti one of these with the prodrive upgrade at work.................................FAST
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Originally Posted by peteh
wing mirrors? they arent standard are they?
You're right
Old 16-08-2008, 01:08 PM
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this things 17k in japan so no idea of price by the time its here but fuck me its nice would take this over any scoob
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Originally Posted by Dan
Paul, when you first posted this pic years ago I thought it said it was a White Evo 8 with 9 bumpers!?

Whatever the fuck it is it looks stunning, I've got some more pics of it somewhere, love it!

Although I'd still have a CSL over it!...
Could be. If so even cheaper to build.......
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If your spending that kind of money, then you would be much much better off getting a Subaru Spec C. The weight difference alone over a 9GT and most certainly a WR1 is worth it, let alone how much better the engine in the Spec C is. Out of the box, they are the best drivers Scoob available.
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get one of these

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Originally Posted by Dan
The WR1 was made for or inspired by Petter Solberg's WRC Title win in a Scooby was it not?
it was made when he won the wrc championship mate

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Originally Posted by baker p
get one of these


thats nice aswell

may be viewing a red tommi mak soon

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Originally Posted by Fagin
If your spending that kind of money, then you would be much much better off getting a Subaru Spec C. The weight difference alone over a 9GT and most certainly a WR1 is worth it, let alone how much better the engine in the Spec C is. Out of the box, they are the best drivers Scoob available.
Best comment on here so far, Spec C is stupendesly (SPELLING) Good, the suspension, engine, etc in these is WAY superior, i'd have one for sure..
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is that going to be the next car for you then staffi or you
keeping away from them for a while


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