Are scoobys over rated?
07 January 2013, 05:46 PM
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s'OK you can have that one 
dunno really...some of the posts on this thread are utterly valueless and all they serve to do is put the OPs back up so he isn't in the right frame of mind to listen...and that seems to be the level those people post at across the whole bbs
I guess the Impreza in all its forms is one the greatest car ever conceived so perhaps their bluster and noise is deserved
dunno really...some of the posts on this thread are utterly valueless and all they serve to do is put the OPs back up so he isn't in the right frame of mind to listen...and that seems to be the level those people post at across the whole bbs
I guess the Impreza in all its forms is one the greatest car ever conceived so perhaps their bluster and noise is deserved
07 January 2013, 05:47 PM
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Ash a serious question.
A mk 2 focus rs costs 25 to 30 k
Your type r probably 4 to 5k.
What were you expecting from a 13 yr old car with 90 k on the clock?
Why did you sell the focus and what money did you get for it??
Im guessing a lot more than the cost of an old type r.
Why didnt you buy something more capable if beating fords etc was your aim.
A mk 2 focus rs costs 25 to 30 k
Your type r probably 4 to 5k.
What were you expecting from a 13 yr old car with 90 k on the clock?
Why did you sell the focus and what money did you get for it??
Im guessing a lot more than the cost of an old type r.
Why didnt you buy something more capable if beating fords etc was your aim.
07 January 2013, 06:07 PM
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Ash a serious question.
A mk 2 focus rs costs 25 to 30 k
Your type r probably 4 to 5k.
What were you expecting from a 13 yr old car with 90 k on the clock?
Why did you sell the focus and what money did you get for it??
Im guessing a lot more than the cost of an old type r.
Why didnt you buy something more capable if beating fords etc was your aim.
A mk 2 focus rs costs 25 to 30 k
Your type r probably 4 to 5k.
What were you expecting from a 13 yr old car with 90 k on the clock?
Why did you sell the focus and what money did you get for it??
Im guessing a lot more than the cost of an old type r.
Why didnt you buy something more capable if beating fords etc was your aim.
07 January 2013, 06:12 PM
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People mention going from fwd to a Scooby and learning the car as they have different characteristics etc. Try going from a Scooby to a rwd M3 with 342bhp...I **** myself at every roundabout
07 January 2013, 06:14 PM
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s'OK you can have that one
dunno really...some of the posts on this thread are utterly valueless and all they serve to do is put the OPs back up so he isn't in the right frame of mind to listen...and that seems to be the level those people post at across the whole bbs
I guess the Impreza in all its forms is one the greatest car ever conceived so perhaps their bluster and noise is deserved
dunno really...some of the posts on this thread are utterly valueless and all they serve to do is put the OPs back up so he isn't in the right frame of mind to listen...and that seems to be the level those people post at across the whole bbs
I guess the Impreza in all its forms is one the greatest car ever conceived so perhaps their bluster and noise is deserved
Not slagging them off (I've had them for 16 years), but I do think there is room to be disappointed if you listen to how certain people hold them up as the Holy Grail.
However I do also think that moving from FWD to AWD takes time and practice to get the best out of the car - it's quite a different driving style that's required.
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07 January 2013, 06:17 PM
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All joking and joshing aside I do agree with him to an extent. The car is hyped beyond reality and as good as it is there is plenty they need doing to them to make them the cars we all know and love. How many people on here have anything close to a standard car?
Not slagging them off (I've had them for 16 years), but I do think there is room to be disapoointed if you listen to how certain people hold them up as the Holy Grail.
However I do also think that moving from FWD to AWD takes time and practice to get the best out of the car - it's quite a different driving style that's required.
Not slagging them off (I've had them for 16 years), but I do think there is room to be disapoointed if you listen to how certain people hold them up as the Holy Grail.
However I do also think that moving from FWD to AWD takes time and practice to get the best out of the car - it's quite a different driving style that's required.
07 January 2013, 06:29 PM
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How many people on here have anything close to a standard car?
Not slagging them off (I've had them for 16 years), but I do think there is room to be disappointed if you listen to how certain people hold them up as the Holy Grail.
However I do also think that moving from FWD to AWD takes time and practice to get the best out of the car - it's quite a different driving style that's required.
Not slagging them off (I've had them for 16 years), but I do think there is room to be disappointed if you listen to how certain people hold them up as the Holy Grail.
However I do also think that moving from FWD to AWD takes time and practice to get the best out of the car - it's quite a different driving style that's required.
2.0 sport
2.0 WRX
2.0 WRX PPP
2.0 STI
2.0 STI PPP
2.0 STI Spec-C
2.0 STI Spe-C Type RA
2.0 STI Spec-C Type RA-R
They are all impreza`s but there is a massive difference in handling between the top and bottom of that list in standard form
And yes there is a massive difference between FWD and AWD this can be demonstrated by powering into a corner and lifting off the accelerator but dont try it unless you want the *** end of the car to overtake you
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07 January 2013, 06:34 PM
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07 January 2013, 06:45 PM
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I do, remap, panel filter and exhaust 360/360, You cant compare using the rule that all imprezas handle great, How many different variations of the same car is there,
2.0 sport
2.0 WRX
2.0 WRX PPP
2.0 STI
2.0 STI PPP
2.0 STI Spec-C
2.0 STI Spe-C Type RA
2.0 STI Spec-C Type RA-R
They are all impreza`s but there is a massive difference in handling between the top and bottom of that list in standard form
And yes there is a massive difference between FWD and AWD this can be demonstrated by powering into a corner and lifting off the accelerator but dont try it unless you want the *** end of the car to overtake you
2.0 sport
2.0 WRX
2.0 WRX PPP
2.0 STI
2.0 STI PPP
2.0 STI Spec-C
2.0 STI Spe-C Type RA
2.0 STI Spec-C Type RA-R
They are all impreza`s but there is a massive difference in handling between the top and bottom of that list in standard form
And yes there is a massive difference between FWD and AWD this can be demonstrated by powering into a corner and lifting off the accelerator but dont try it unless you want the *** end of the car to overtake you
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07 January 2013, 07:46 PM
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Lmfao at this thread no Scooby sti should be beaten in the twisties by any fwd na ford no matter how far suspension engineering has come! As said previously get a geometry set up done some better brakes to help you through the corners and grow some bigger ***** than the fiesta driver who obviously knows how to go round bends properly even in a 2wd car with less grip
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07 January 2013, 08:33 PM
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Ello newbie been snooping on the forum far a while and this thread has made me join, not my usual sort of thing to get involved.
But i just ask is the fiesta standard? Or is it modified, stripped out and is the driver and track driver or just a guy/girl in a fiesta?
Surely you pulled away on the straights enough to lose him or did he carry his speed through and out (indicating professional or trained driver?)
Just my 2 cents.
But i just ask is the fiesta standard? Or is it modified, stripped out and is the driver and track driver or just a guy/girl in a fiesta?
Surely you pulled away on the straights enough to lose him or did he carry his speed through and out (indicating professional or trained driver?)
Just my 2 cents.
07 January 2013, 08:48 PM
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The RS is a bit of a monster in the mid range so I'm not surprised a tuned one pulled away but it shouldn't have streaked away as you described. You should have comfortably beaten that Fiesta unless it was driven by Jason Plato lol.
There is probably something wrong with your car unless you're missing a leg or an arm.
To answer the title of your OP yes Scoobies are overrated by some but massively underrated by others. I think the motoring press' current opinion of Scoobies and Evos is a display of blatant eurofavouritism.
There is probably something wrong with your car unless you're missing a leg or an arm.
To answer the title of your OP yes Scoobies are overrated by some but massively underrated by others. I think the motoring press' current opinion of Scoobies and Evos is a display of blatant eurofavouritism.
07 January 2013, 09:13 PM
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One word here : Falkens
Put them straight in scrap and put on some ad08's
See how you feel after that,my first classic had 4 new Falkens on it when I bought it and it handled horrendously.
Carried out the above and set up the geo and it felt like a completely different car altogether.
Tim
Put them straight in scrap and put on some ad08's
See how you feel after that,my first classic had 4 new Falkens on it when I bought it and it handled horrendously.
Carried out the above and set up the geo and it felt like a completely different car altogether.
Tim
07 January 2013, 11:12 PM
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One word here : Falkens
Put them straight in scrap and put on some ad08's
See how you feel after that,my first classic had 4 new Falkens on it when I bought it and it handled horrendously.
Carried out the above and set up the geo and it felt like a completely different car altogether.
Tim
Put them straight in scrap and put on some ad08's
See how you feel after that,my first classic had 4 new Falkens on it when I bought it and it handled horrendously.
Carried out the above and set up the geo and it felt like a completely different car altogether.
Tim
, You cant compare the best with midd range ones... The 453s are not that bad thought for what they cost...
19 January 2013, 08:06 PM
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Probably not the best place to be asking this question, but as some will know i have recently bought a 1999 V5 type R V-ltd and coming from the ford scene so most of my mates drive fords.... anyway last night went out with a few mates 2X mk2 Focus RS's and 1X mk6 fiesta ST...
anyway had a bit of a play and up to about 60 the scoob did keep with the 2 RS's and pulled away from the fiesta but after that the RS's let if for dead! (one running mountune mp350 and the other running a CP400 kit) then next thing i know, in the twistys the fiesta is on my **** like a pimple!!!!
Now i know its a 14 year old car, but surley a 150bhp fiesta shouldnt be able to keep up lol
So i think more power is needed ASAP!!!!!!
anyway had a bit of a play and up to about 60 the scoob did keep with the 2 RS's and pulled away from the fiesta but after that the RS's let if for dead! (one running mountune mp350 and the other running a CP400 kit) then next thing i know, in the twistys the fiesta is on my **** like a pimple!!!!
Now i know its a 14 year old car, but surley a 150bhp fiesta shouldnt be able to keep up lol
So i think more power is needed ASAP!!!!!!
not being big headed or cocky but mine is a clssic with 300 and prodrive sus and willwoods and i can keep up with the rs's and i am after more power but not before my sus brakes and tyres are uprated more and im happy with the way it drives with the 300
track days with training are money well spent you really do have to drive these cars diffrent to my previos fwd/rwd cars when all goes right there brillant
19 January 2013, 09:02 PM
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Lol scoobies r only over rated for a v good reason.. those who have good ones will love thm and those who end up wiv bad ones will hate thm... jst the same accross the board with any make model.. lol and my scooby chews up supercars for joke lambos ferrari r8 911 turbos, etc etc u name it its eat it.. i personally wudnt even start my car for a old 2 wheeled gokarts.. like the hondas and rs and clio and othet gokarts of similar calibre.
19 January 2013, 09:45 PM
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Lol scoobies r only over rated for a v good reason.. those who have good ones will love thm and those who end up wiv bad ones will hate thm... jst the same accross the board with any make model.. lol and my scooby chews up supercars for joke lambos ferrari r8 911 turbos, etc etc u name it its eat it.. i personally wudnt even start my car for a old 2 wheeled gokarts.. like the hondas and rs and clio and othet gokarts of similar calibre.
