335d beware!
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MarkGT, I was on track recently in my Fabia (go on, laugh) against a mate who had an ITR, supercharged to 280bhp and running Tein EDFC coilovers. Over a 1 1/4 mile lap he couldn't pass me, and when I let him through he only edged away by 1-2 car lengths a lap. The owner of the car comes on here (white scooby - Simon) and I am sure wouldn't mind verifying my claims. I have 420Nm and only 2WD, so 500Nm with the drag of a 4WD system may level that playing field slightly, but only slightly. I suspect the Audi driver was either crap or not really trying.
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No, a Subaru is a small to medium sized family saloon car. The Subaru rally car shares the engine block, and only the cast block, and the outer shell before substantial modification and strengthening. Having done the Prodrive tour, trust me, your road car has almost nothing to do with a real rally car.
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and just out of interest, the fastest 4door saloon is a, wait for it.....................................
Subaru Impreza Litchfield Type 25
well well, who'd have thought.
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No, a Subaru is a small to medium sized family saloon car. The Subaru rally car shares the engine block, and only the cast block, and the outer shell before substantial modification and strengthening. Having done the Prodrive tour, trust me, your road car has almost nothing to do with a real rally car.
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Hmm, so a derestricted 209mph M5 is slower than a 175mph Scooby. And what about the Bentley Flying Spur at 195mph 
The T25 is a tuned car, so that opens up a whole can of worms. Tuned RS4/6's pushing over 600bhp in 4 or 5 door form, reliably, and in comfort. Mercedes CLK DTM AMG cracks 199mph.
The T25 is a tuned car, so that opens up a whole can of worms. Tuned RS4/6's pushing over 600bhp in 4 or 5 door form, reliably, and in comfort. Mercedes CLK DTM AMG cracks 199mph.
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Hmm, so a derestricted 209mph M5 is slower than a 175mph Scooby. And what about the Bentley Flying Spur at 195mph The T25 is a tuned car, so that opens up a whole can of worms. Tuned RS4/6's pushing over 600bhp in 4 or 5 door form, reliably, and in comfort. Mercedes CLK DTM AMG cracks 199mph.
The T25 is a tuned car, so that opens up a whole can of worms. Tuned RS4/6's pushing over 600bhp in 4 or 5 door form, reliably, and in comfort. Mercedes CLK DTM AMG cracks 199mph.Last edited by gallois; Apr 12, 2008 at 08:02 PM.
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I don't constantly slag Scoobs, I love them, used to own one and would have another like a shot if I could justify the expense and spare the time to enjoy it. What I don't do however, is make out they're the best car on the road. They are pretty much the best at what they do for the money, but remove that restriction and they can be bettered, substantially, and in every area.
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Not come across a 335d yet so can't comment, but the brace of 335i's I have haven't been that quick..
How does the 335i compare to the 335d..?
IMHO, none of this comparison stuff matters, but how much do these 335's cost..!?
How does the 335i compare to the 335d..?
IMHO, none of this comparison stuff matters, but how much do these 335's cost..!?
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edit the litchfield 415bhp type25 appears to reach 60 in 3.55 secs
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Thinking of one to replace my Scoob...............
*runs out of door!....*
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tbh i hate bms with a passion they r way to refined for me but its the potential the car has, twin turbo just wait to see wat the aftermarket will have to offer in a few years. ithink a lot of peeps will start buying because of its potential.
Indeed, it is also attractive because you dont have to go the pumps every 5 minutes!
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Meanwhile, over on BMWLand under the thread title "Anyone owned a subaru?", we have:
...and my personal favourite... 
if ya can put up with the god awfull naff cheapo plastic interior in a subaru ya can put up wiv anything..like summat out of an escort cossy that precedes it by a decade or more..
far east cars absolute garbage interiors..
far east cars absolute garbage interiors..
The Gold Wheels (Impreza ?) - the biggest design disaster full stop. Whoever thought of that needs incarcerating for their own safety. Makes me wince every time I see it
In general BMWs lovely to look at - Subarus complete eyesores !
In general BMWs lovely to look at - Subarus complete eyesores !
Impretzas are ugly and most are driven by ******** who like to drive round with the exhaust booming and the stereo on full. I wouldnt be seen dead in one! A reliant robin has more class. Look were they are on the top gear coolwall.
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