mikeyw

The mitsi might be a fine car but it's not in the same league as the Cosworth

tubbytommy

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100% agree there fella

mikeyw

And i mean the Subaru not the 80's Ford!! - an iconic car nonetheless but
poles apart

It's interesting that the CS400 seems to be a bit like marmite on this forum - although most folks who don't like it have never tried it!!

mikeyw

and here is mine!

I am biased in my opinion - but lets face it, who isn't??!!

mikeyw

and another shot - shortly after my efforts at cleaning it pissed down - sods law really

Busterbulldog

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and very nice it is too....is it as fast as an escort mikey? does yr shopping fit ok? do you find other subaru owners turn their backs? pmsl

tubbytommy

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i dont think the dislike is anything to do with the performance or cosworth badge its just people dont like the hatch in general.

it may be great to drive and practical but not if you cant live with its looks.

Busterbulldog

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but the alternative has a fat **** like my sister in law

mikeyw

I find that i'm constantly being burnt off by 80's vehicles - but i'm coming to terms with it - especially annoying when i'm trying to get a jump out of the Aldi car park, laiden with 'like brands, but cheaper' but I guess I will just have to learn to live with my inferiority.

mikeyw

I think I know her......

Busterbulldog

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she works the till in Lidls mikey...of course u know her

mikeyw

Ah yes, of course - unmistakable tatt's - LOVE on one hand and PEECE on the other -

Busterbulldog

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today i was blown away at the lights by a ford scorpio with a real cosworth engine....that ford cosworth alliance was the best ...no wonder they make nearly a grand nowadays

mikeyw

I know, what can you do? - there is nothing worse than seeing those furry dice disappearing into the distance...and that Sharon and Keith sun strip just becoming a distant blur!

mikeyw

BTW BusterB, the shot of the rear shows the reverse camera - its not terribly well hidden, but was a reasonable compromise...

Busterbulldog

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i reckon the only real lotus was a cortina....no other lotuses were any good coz they werent cortinas mikey

juggers

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Any of you lot hitting the tracks in your cossy I am hoping to do a stint at the Nurburgring in a few weeks if any of you fancy coming out to play?

Busterbulldog

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ive ordered mine,im finding i cant see outa the back when i reverse into the garage its very black indoors,can you adjust yr cam from in the cab?

mikeyw

Do you mean pan tilt zoom? - would be cool, but no, its just ultra wide and pretty handy as like you I do find the tint a bit like driving at dusk! - add sunglasses and forget anything behind you!

I found a setting on my nav that gives you a permanent live rear camera - in truth, makes you feel rather ill looking at it!....!!

mikeyw

Not planned anything - but its a trip I always fancied doing.....not sure how practicable it is at present though. When are you going?

tubbytommy

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do you get pioneer head units in the cosworth like the new saloons??
excellent units with loads of good features!

Busterbulldog

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apparantly the kenwood one pans /tilts etc. i find the tinting fine,its when i reverse into the garage out of daylight ,is like going in blind .

mikeyw

Standard was the Pioneer, yes, but I deceided to get an upgrade - still a Pioneer, but the bigger screen. Have to say I think its a good unit and gives me direct access to things like my digital radio stations on my iphone , so pretty cool. Nav is decent too. Not sure that the traffic alert always works though...

tubbytommy

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is the upgrade the pioneer avic f930bt??

Busterbulldog

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no chance...too scared of stonechips me

mikeyw

That would have been very cool - sadly mine is fixed.....but its well handy because of the tint....

mikeyw

had those - but they can be fixed - have to say VERY impressed at the guy Crossroads got to sort the paint damage to the rear drivers bumper on Friday - some tosser caught it in a car park but drove off, but the repair is superb....

I have always fancied Nurburgring - was invited on a trip there a few years back and always regretted not going. Would also like to see what the CS can do on the Autobahns!!!

mikeyw

THINK so - would need to check to be sure....

Busterbulldog

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ive never fancied the ring myself,autobahn yes,but in my jag,it will leave the cossie for dead there

tubbytommy

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it was in the saloons, i have the same unit in my impreza with a reverse camera.
it is a good feature were the screen splits between map and reverse view