Just had a race with an e46 M3
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Christ boys we're back to this are we??......... 
I think the bottom line is that being Impreza drivers, the vast majority will nudge the limit sometimes, rightly or wrongly. However there is a big difference between heading out on your own for a drive nudging the limit and openly racing an e46 M3 on a public road
The problem is, and I've said this before, is that public roads are just that. Public. They have tractors, idiots on push bikes, OAP's, etc etc. All of whom might catch you out. They certainly won't know what to do if you spook them 'testing' your car.........
I think the bottom line is that being Impreza drivers, the vast majority will nudge the limit sometimes, rightly or wrongly. However there is a big difference between heading out on your own for a drive nudging the limit and openly racing an e46 M3 on a public road
The problem is, and I've said this before, is that public roads are just that. Public. They have tractors, idiots on push bikes, OAP's, etc etc. All of whom might catch you out. They certainly won't know what to do if you spook them 'testing' your car.........
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There is a difference between 'opening' the car up once in a while, and doing what they were doing in post 97, which in my oppinion is dangerous and reckless.
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Your either very sad or a liar my friend.
Everybody enjoys a blast now and again, racing is completely different. I do not condone racing on the public highway but opening it up when road and weather condition permit is fine in my book.
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This is a ridiculous comment. If you've never planted your right foot on a clear bit of road then I feel very sorry for your.
Your either very sad or a liar my friend.
Everybody enjoys a blast now and again, racing is completely different. I do not condone racing on the public highway but opening it up when road and weather condition permit is fine in my book.
Your either very sad or a liar my friend.
Everybody enjoys a blast now and again, racing is completely different. I do not condone racing on the public highway but opening it up when road and weather condition permit is fine in my book.
Never knew that, lol.
They say you learn something every day.
Thanks fella.
I found the lights changed really quickly when I had a run last, wasn't quite ready to launch but thought I had to go with the lights. I now know I can sit there as long as I need.
They say you learn something every day.
Thanks fella.
I found the lights changed really quickly when I had a run last, wasn't quite ready to launch but thought I had to go with the lights. I now know I can sit there as long as I need.
Never knew that, lol.
They say you learn something every day.
Thanks fella.
I found the lights changed really quickly when I had a run last, wasn't quite ready to launch but thought I had to go with the lights. I now know I can sit there as long as I need.
They say you learn something every day.
Thanks fella.
I found the lights changed really quickly when I had a run last, wasn't quite ready to launch but thought I had to go with the lights. I now know I can sit there as long as I need.
TX.
I had a monster of a car undertake me at some traffic lights, nutter! Then the misses turns round and says ' U've been done buy by a Smart car!! HA HA!' A Smart car!!! Bl**dy thing sneaked up on me! I didn't see it!!
As for my m3 race could you say you wouldnt have done the same? bearing in mind the conditions at the time were pertect, no cars, no people, no houses, no side roads, dry straight road etc.
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yep thread been blown out of proportion.......like most do LMAO........there is nothing wrong at all with opening the car up as long as your in the right areas at the right times as said.........then theres the lil boy racers who blast the car eveywhere they go in towns etc racing off every traffic light and generally giving scooby owners and other performance cars a bad name........(those guys can get F****D LMAO)
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yep thread been blown out of proportion.......like most do LMAO........there is nothing wrong at all with opening the car up as long as your in the right areas at the right times as said.........then theres the lil boy racers who blast the car eveywhere they go in towns etc racing off every traffic light and generally giving scooby owners and other performance cars a bad name........(those guys can get F****D LMAO)
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
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My problem is Stu, its ********* like this who put my family at risk whilst out in the car, its ********* like this who if cause an accident are the ones to walk away whilst others suffer, its ********* like this who make my insurance premiums rise, its ********* like who think they have god given of talent behind of the wheel of a car when in reality cant drive for $hit!
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So enlighten us as to when the "right area at the right time" on a public highway is exactly?
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
So enlighten us as to when the "right area at the right time" on a public highway is exactly?
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
D I C K
Racing and opening up once in a while are two different things.
So enlighten us as to when the "right area at the right time" on a public highway is exactly?
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
Using your theory, all the innocent people that have been killed by morons racing cars on public roads were simply in the "wrong area at the wrong time" and had no right being out and about on a public road at that particular time because it was obviously set aside for the small minded inconsiderate individuals who's only concern in life is to prove that he has a smaller ***** than some tosser in an M3
Ok
I will
It is all about defensive driving and the right attitude.
1. Look at yourself. Do you feel tired etc. If YES I drive like a grandad
2. How does the carfeel today, is all working well, did you check the tires ect
So once you have been through that stage.
3. What are the road surfaces like
4. what is the visibility
5. How much traffic is on the road
6. what are the approach speeds like
7. What type of potential hazards are the? e.g Tractors in fields perhaps means mud on the road.
Once you have been through that mental stage
Perhaps go for it. Looking at limit points and clocking every potential hazard
Some one that gets in a performance car and just boots it is asking for trouble. Hopefully not involving an inocent party.
There you go. Back to the fight now
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