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06 January 2006, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxmania
Many tyre manufacturers often have 42PSI listed on the sidewall as "DO NOT INFLATE BEYOND 42PSI".
This tyre pressure must wear the centres of the tyres more than the outside edges surely?
Good luck to you if it does not...
Brian
This tyre pressure must wear the centres of the tyres more than the outside edges surely?
Good luck to you if it does not...
Brian
What the hell do tyre companies know anyway?
I mean, he is only decreasing the overall contact patch between his car and road, endangering every passenger and every other road user. 
But, as before, i'm sure the old man will be back soon rambling on about how his views are saintly. 
06 January 2006, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rossi_classicwrx
i reckon i must be the odd one out here then.. i bought an impreza because its a quick car and i drive it what i would call properly.. if you have an impreza and drive it round like a grandad scared of wearin anything out then maybe you should sell and get somethin like a rover 75..
An impreza is a high performance car.. i don't see the point in such things as putting the tyre pressures up to prolong there life.. mine are set to get the most grip etc..
No offence intended by this but this is my personal view..
I would like to point out that this does not mean i abuse my car... it gets very regular servicing and if anything starts to get worn it is replaced straight away..
An impreza is a high performance car.. i don't see the point in such things as putting the tyre pressures up to prolong there life.. mine are set to get the most grip etc..
No offence intended by this but this is my personal view..
I would like to point out that this does not mean i abuse my car... it gets very regular servicing and if anything starts to get worn it is replaced straight away..
I drive how I actually feel happy driving it ..... with respect and mechanical sympathy
I cannot see the appeal in racing around looking like a right Chav .....
I do open her up now and again - and enjoy it - but,generally, its just used for getting to work and back and shopping trips ..................... I have the MX5 if I want REAL fun!!
Maybe thats why I also get 36MPG without any great effort whatsoever?
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06 January 2006, 10:56 PM
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But it MUST give you less grip Pete? Sod the bleeding wear rate, i'd rather have grip!
And I thought you said that you were retired???
And I thought you said that you were retired???
06 January 2006, 10:57 PM
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Subaru recommend 36PSI id loaded and towing don't they??
I'm only talking 4PSI more - hardly stupid, like fitting a CockLink, for example!!
Pete
I'm only talking 4PSI more - hardly stupid, like fitting a CockLink, for example!!
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06 January 2006, 11:00 PM
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i guess as long as you drive the car how you feel happy driving it thats the most important thing.. As regards to the chav thing.. This seems to be the word for anything that people disagree with on here.. I am by no way a chav and never will be.. I have far too many standards for that.. My car is tastefully done up as in alloys, suspension and a p1 splitter. Oh and the obvious engine mods which make it a fair bit quicker than the standard ones.
I believe in using a car for its full purpouse (i take mine on the track to do this mainlt)
mx5 for real fun?? that sounds weird considerin you drive an impreza aswell.. I'd have thought it would be the other way round.. Driving a proper car over a hairdressers car!!
The only car i've driven that compares to an impreza for fun is an m3 csl!
I believe in using a car for its full purpouse (i take mine on the track to do this mainlt)
mx5 for real fun?? that sounds weird considerin you drive an impreza aswell.. I'd have thought it would be the other way round.. Driving a proper car over a hairdressers car!!
The only car i've driven that compares to an impreza for fun is an m3 csl!
06 January 2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
But it MUST give you less grip Pete? Sod the bleeding wear rate, i'd rather have grip!
And I thought you said that you were retired???
And I thought you said that you were retired???
You lot can't seem to grasp the simple reality that you CAN be retired and collecting a Pension AND work too
You can work until you die if you wish, I started collecting my pension 17 years ago at 60 ........ that didn't stop me going back to work as a consultant when required - we don't grow on trees you know?? (unlike IT geeks who are 10 a penny)
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06 January 2006, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rossi_classicwrx
My car is tastefully done up as in alloys, suspension and a p1 splitter. Oh and the obvious engine mods which make it a fair bit quicker than the standard ones.
I know Chavs don't see themselves as Chavs - and you honestly don't sound like one .................. but you have modified your car so that it goes faster (I have news for you, the standard Impreza is fast enough for most people!)
As you track it, then I understand a bit more ........ thats your track car - whats you normal car?? They cannot be the same thing as one doesn't work on the other.
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06 January 2006, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Were you bullied as a child Pete? Would make a lot of sense! 
In the same way that no-one would bully me now, they wouldn't then either .... I've always been a little bit unpredictable and LARGE!! - not a bullies target at all!!
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06 January 2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Subaru recommend 36PSI id loaded and towing don't they??
I'm only talking 4PSI more - hardly stupid, like fitting a CockLink, for example!!
Pete
I'm only talking 4PSI more - hardly stupid, like fitting a CockLink, for example!!
Pete
06 January 2006, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
You do realise thats what Chavs say, don't you??
I know Chavs don't see themselves as Chavs - and you honestly don't sound like one .................. but you have modified your car so that it goes faster (I have news for you, the standard Impreza is fast enough for most people!)
As you track it, then I understand a bit more ........ thats your track car - whats you normal car?? They cannot be the same thing as one doesn't work on the other.
Pete
I know Chavs don't see themselves as Chavs - and you honestly don't sound like one .................. but you have modified your car so that it goes faster (I have news for you, the standard Impreza is fast enough for most people!)
As you track it, then I understand a bit more ........ thats your track car - whats you normal car?? They cannot be the same thing as one doesn't work on the other.
Pete
I have a rover coupe turbo as well.. But the scoob is my road car as well.. Unfortunatly i don't have the finances to make a track car.. So mine is built to have good performance and handling while still retaining reliability and drivability.
06 January 2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rossi_classicwrx
i guess as long as you drive the car how you feel happy driving it thats the most important thing.. As regards to the chav thing.. This seems to be the word for anything that people disagree with on here.. I am by no way a chav and never will be.. I have far too many standards for that.. My car is tastefully done up as in alloys, suspension and a p1 splitter. Oh and the obvious engine mods which make it a fair bit quicker than the standard ones.
I believe in using a car for its full purpouse (i take mine on the track to do this mainlt)
mx5 for real fun?? that sounds weird considerin you drive an impreza aswell.. I'd have thought it would be the other way round.. Driving a proper car over a hairdressers car!!
The only car i've driven that compares to an impreza for fun is an m3 csl!
I believe in using a car for its full purpouse (i take mine on the track to do this mainlt)
mx5 for real fun?? that sounds weird considerin you drive an impreza aswell.. I'd have thought it would be the other way round.. Driving a proper car over a hairdressers car!!
The only car i've driven that compares to an impreza for fun is an m3 csl!
To be fair there, MX5's are great fun to drive,
Especially in the wet 
06 January 2006, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispurvis100
Yes they do, assuming the car is 200 - 400kg heavier. Why do you think they don't recommend that psi for unladened??? And you call us f%ckwits!
Not so daft, now, after all eh??
Pete
07 January 2006, 12:00 AM
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