Tha dark side keeps calling
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Tha dark side keeps calling
Mmm.. scooby 2.2 into my Syncro Doka....... mmm... instead of my pet project 2.2 wbx build.......
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Re: Tha dark side keeps calling
From the first time I saw these conversions over 5 years ago I fell in love with them. If VW had continued to develop the flat 4 configuration then I am, sure that it would have been something like the current Subaru Boxer.
Again like everything Japanese they take the original idea and improve on it a million times.
The Subaru Boxer does not drive like a VW Wasserboxer at all, it loves to be driven properly by being revved and fortunately the T25 Gearbox's allow that to happen.
Lets not forget the T25 will never be a rocket ship but it can be a real pleasurable driving experience with a SCOOBY LUMP in the rear.
Oh did I forget its RELIABILITY as well!!!
Again like everything Japanese they take the original idea and improve on it a million times.
The Subaru Boxer does not drive like a VW Wasserboxer at all, it loves to be driven properly by being revved and fortunately the T25 Gearbox's allow that to happen.
Lets not forget the T25 will never be a rocket ship but it can be a real pleasurable driving experience with a SCOOBY LUMP in the rear.
Oh did I forget its RELIABILITY as well!!!
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Re: Tha dark side keeps calling
Actually I looked into scooby conversions 8 or 9 years ago... and I planned to do that to the 'velle, but insurance was an issue... couldnt find anyone to cover it.. coz its 8 seats not 7 and left hand drive and then has a major mod...
Since tyhe plan to move to france came up and looking at what would happen... it wouldnt have been possible to reg it there either, so it got shelved, sticking with the wbx its possible to make improvements and they would slip under the radar.....
Since tyhe plan to move to france came up and looking at what would happen... it wouldnt have been possible to reg it there either, so it got shelved, sticking with the wbx its possible to make improvements and they would slip under the radar.....

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Re: Tha dark side keeps calling
Mine didnt cost me anymore for Subaru 2.2 powered camper. It was originaly a 1600 diesel.
Lambretta Rude Boy!
2.2 Subaru Legacy powered T25 camper
Yamaha GP 800 Jet ski
Lambretta LI 225 TS1
Golf Cabrolet Mk3
Vespa GTS 300ie Super
2.2 Subaru Legacy powered T25 camper
Yamaha GP 800 Jet ski
Lambretta LI 225 TS1
Golf Cabrolet Mk3
Vespa GTS 300ie Super
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Re: Tha dark side keeps calling
Ive got one of these... http://www.schick-tuning.de/index.php?m ... eporeid=14" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; in a pop top westie.... only one in uk but needs to be fast and reliable! looking at a rebuild at some point for a tonka 2.1wbx to go in to replace current engine...£££££££!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! prob cheaper and better to go scooby EJ25? the darkside keeps calling me too!
discuss...

discuss...
UKs only schick turbo westie project black book...
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Re: Tha dark side keeps calling
its a toss up..... the schick is 165bhp which is the same as the ej25..... i have the whole install in already, ie chargecooler, wastegate, oil coolers chargecooler rad ecu etc etc.... would have to strip it all out to fit scooby lump.... if it was a standard wbx then yep, can see it.... but lots more wk.... scooby prob more reliable and powerful tho!? the turbo wbx does go tho and great fun on boost! but drinks fuel and erm, get quite hot if nailed hard....
descisions..... shame to strip out a rare set up, but just want to go camping (fast camping!!!)
descisions..... shame to strip out a rare set up, but just want to go camping (fast camping!!!)
UKs only schick turbo westie project black book...
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Re: Tha dark side keeps calling
What you have is worth something to someone. Sell it, it would probably pay for most of it. Fast camping with better economy. 

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