Are scoobys over rated?
07 January 2013, 11:11 AM
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Ref the Focus RS's - why are you suprised that a car with 100+ bhp more than you, with more torque, has beaten you?
Ref the Fiesta - they might not have much power, but Fiesta ST's are a very good handling car, especially if the driver is used to driving it quick. They are also very forgiving if you push them too hard.
Ref the Fiesta - they might not have much power, but Fiesta ST's are a very good handling car, especially if the driver is used to driving it quick. They are also very forgiving if you push them too hard.
07 January 2013, 11:20 AM
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Ref the Focus RS's - why are you suprised that a car with 100+ bhp more than you, with more torque, has beaten you?
Ref the Fiesta - they might not have much power, but Fiesta ST's are a very good handling car, especially if the driver is used to driving it quick. They are also very forgiving if you push them too hard.
Ref the Fiesta - they might not have much power, but Fiesta ST's are a very good handling car, especially if the driver is used to driving it quick. They are also very forgiving if you push them too hard.
07 January 2013, 11:23 AM
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i wasnt surprised by the focus's.... thats what i expected.... but the fiesta.... i mean a fiesta! you ask a randomer on the street and they would laugh even if they knew nothing about cars.... people expect the scooby to be a giant super car slayer but instead its old and feeble lol
07 January 2013, 11:23 AM
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i mean a fiesta! you ask a randomer on the street and they would laugh even if they knew nothing about cars.... people expect the scooby to be a giant super car slayer but instead it can't even lose a shopping trolley when piloted by someone who patently obviously can't drive lol
07 January 2013, 11:23 AM
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i wasnt surprised by the focus's.... thats what i expected.... but the fiesta.... i mean a fiesta! you ask a randomer on the street and they would laugh even if they knew nothing about cars.... people expect the scooby to be a giant super car slayer but instead its old and feeble lol
Whey to make yourself popular on a Subaru enthusiasts forum.
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07 January 2013, 11:26 AM
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07 January 2013, 11:42 AM
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Indeed i was...
07 January 2013, 11:45 AM
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I would suggest having it setup for fast road driving and seeing if that gives you more confidence with how it handles. I have Falken 452 and don't really rate them to be honest as they always give the impression they are near the limits and to be fair the brand is borderline budget tyres, better tyres should also be on your list. I would also suggest getting the car mapped for UK fuel if its still running on the standard jap map or at least throw a bottle of octane booster in ever time you fill up or you will end up needing a rebuild
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Stop looking at the car and start looking in the mirror.... that's where the problem is here
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07 January 2013, 11:51 AM
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Ash, I ran FWD hot hatches for years and when I swapped to my wagon it took me a while to learn how to get the best from it...bit of time and an empty airfield and I'd imagine you will learn loads. You will get some good advice on here and you will also hear a load of old 5hite pedalled by people that know no better than to repeat what someone else on the internet said. Enjoy your car and the site
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Oh and just to add, once mapped and with your car weighing 200-300kg less that a fucarse RS- you will leave them for dead!
Remember to get a better brake setup at the same time lol
Remember to get a better brake setup at the same time lol
07 January 2013, 11:54 AM
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Ash, I ran FWD hot hatches for years and when I swapped to my wagon it took me a while to learn how to get the best from it...bit of time and an empty airfield and I'd imagine you will learn loads. You will get some good advice on here and you will also hear a load of old 5hite pedalled by people that know no better than to repeat what someone else on the internet said. Enjoy your car and the site
yeah you get them types of people on all forums lol
07 January 2013, 12:04 PM
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he listed a few suspension mods earlier Banny, assuming its a TEK3 v5 with mostly standard power mods it should still rip the Fiesta a new one and probably keep pace with the Focii...a new car with different driven wheels and DCCD is going to be a learning experience
07 January 2013, 12:12 PM
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Just my input, but how many Focus RS and Fiesta ST's will you see out there when they are 14 years old? Not many.
Most or all will be subjected to swinging in the breeze long before then - courtesy of the local scrapyard grabber.
Never underestimate the power of the Japanese.
Most or all will be subjected to swinging in the breeze long before then - courtesy of the local scrapyard grabber.
Never underestimate the power of the Japanese.
07 January 2013, 12:17 PM
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cant see any paperwork for a remap, and wasnt advertised with one, so maybe over boosting? but as said in another thread, its booked in at a local garage to all be checked over...