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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mnem1c
I agree that Subaru's are far more superior than most in these weather conditions but it depends on how the car is set up. I remember last year when we had all that snow, my car was like a snowplough with the front splitter and 35 profile tyres didnt help with traction.
lol my classic did the same last year although the lack of tracktion was probably because of the tyres I had on them with hardly any tread. The front I think cleared the snow but it wasn't exactly slammed.
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Its the heros in the BMW, Mercs, Jags etc who think its a good idea. Then you get people who drive so slow and panic way too much.

The snow is proof that SUbaru is the best car in the UK.
Thats the one were we live all the posh dicks in the posh german cars go side ways and the chav in the subaru goes past gracfully hahahahahahahaahah
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NOSSY_89
Where abouts are you headed mate.
over to my office carpark, only problem its on a slight slope, may do a small run through the tunnels later aswell.
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bigfarlz
Sadly, I Think its time to sell the scoob. Loved every minute of the last two years but it's too much of a drain on finances considering it sits on my drive all week as I catch the train to work. Plus now having another daughter and the mrs packing her job in to look after her. So think we're gonna sell both our cars and buy one between us. Any idea how much mines worth?

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Gc8 my00 turbo 2000.
Full engine rebuild from TDR
Excedy organic clutch
Front entry TD05 16g
Simtek ECU running Mafless and dual maps. (One V-Power with high boost 1.4 bar, and one for 95ron and low boost 0.9 bar) fitted and mapped by Mark at TDR
Simota Panel filter
3 port BCS
Sti Top mount
HKS SSQV
Walbro Fuel Pump
3" Decat Turbo back exhaust
Whiteline anti-lift kit
Eibach 40mm lowering springs
Bugeye 17" rims.
Prodrive Spoiler
Recent oil and filter change - Millers 10w50
Boost gauge
Smaller Momo steering wheel

Probably forgot something but you get the jist.
Running an estimated 300-320bhp according to mark at TDR.

6 Months MOT
6 Months Tax

As I say gutted to say the least, but gotta be done! ;(
gutted for you mate but needs must ay gud look with the sale fella
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NOSSY_89
lol my classic did the same last year although the lack of tracktion was probably because of the tyres I had on them with hardly any tread. The front I think cleared the snow but it wasn't exactly slammed.
Nossy, have you got a classic then? Thought you had a Blob
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mnem1c
Nossy, have you got a classic then? Thought you had a Blob
I used to have a classic got rid of it recently. I only came to the meets in the blob though. The exhaust on the classic was really loud and would have been good on tunnel runs but the engine etc were on its way out so my blob became my main car.

I just couldn't afford to run both cars.
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Evening all, hope you had fun in the snow
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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evening buddy did kain go sledging
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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evening tez
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tezjucodie
evening buddy did kain go sledging
nah he is a bit bunged up so indoors today
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Here's a bit of footage i took today with my Gopro Hero 2 that i bought the other day, i feel a Tunnel Run Coming on, just need to swop the casings over to loose the wind noise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Rx0...1&feature=plcp
Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Where are those roads, no cameras, no cops lol.

How were you taking those bumps at that speed. I thought the front of your car would be scraping them.
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Originally Posted by NOSSY_89
Where are those roads, no cameras, no cops lol.

How were you taking those bumps at that speed. I thought the front of your car would be scraping them.
Splitters off for the snow.
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:42 AM
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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morning how early u wana get up h lol
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Morning peeps.

Since I only have an estimate of my cars power after a road re map I fancy having a quick power run on the rollers. Can anyone recommend a rolling road for a cheap power run?
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Widow
Here's a bit of footage i took today with my Gopro Hero 2 that i bought the other day, i feel a Tunnel Run Coming on, just need to swop the casings over to loose the wind noise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Rx0...1&feature=plcp
Nice drive around baginton there
Your only a few miles from my neck of the woods there
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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My Office is in the garden centre at the bottom of the hill, where abouts are you then.
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Afternoon all
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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These are for sale if anyone is interested. They are size 17"




Old Feb 6, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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how much and will they clear 4 pots
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Im looking for £250/300 thats alloys inc tyres wiv good tread still on them
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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morning how early u wana get up h lol

Early bird catches the finest worm
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Morning peeps.

Since I only have an estimate of my cars power after a road re map I fancy having a quick power run on the rollers. Can anyone recommend a rolling road for a cheap power run?
Thwaites.......
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Thwaites.......

As above, TDR in Warwick have a rolling road and Mark can give it a good health check whilst its on there. Ask for WMI discount

Paul
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Originally Posted by Black Widow
My Office is in the garden centre at the bottom of the hill, where abouts are you then.
Oh ok, nice location. I'm near Brandon, out in the sticks
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evening tez
hows it going tom you ok mate had fun in the snow
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by averyp2
As above, TDR in Warwick have a rolling road and Mark can give it a good health check whilst its on there. Ask for WMI discount

Paul
Cheers guys. I'll give them a ring and see how much it'll cost.
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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what about rcm 45 quid or 40 quid
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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RCM dont do it for £45 im sure, most places charge the best part of £65



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