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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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Posted earlier about times I recorded in JDM WRX - some replies seemed to suggest they weren't realistic. Well - I have just had to run down to local IT supplier and on the way I had a run in with WRX with PPP. I pulled up on the outside of him at lights and he launched like a looney on amber. I waited for green and not wanting to fry my clutch, gently rolled before blatting after him. By the time I hit third gear I was already 5 or 6 lengths ahead of him. I could tell he was trying because he was all red in the face and looked cross! Now who dares to doubt me - proof of the pudding and all that!

It is obvious that whatever the book figures are for my car - they are totally undercooked - it rocks! Watch out Sti + PPP!
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by STi Blues
Posted earlier about times I recorded in JDM WRX - some replies seemed to suggest they weren't realistic. Well - I have just had to run down to local IT supplier and on the way I had a run in with WRX with PPP. I pulled up on the outside of him at lights and he launched like a looney on amber. I waited for green and not wanting to fry my clutch, gently rolled before blatting after him. By the time I hit third gear I was already 5 or 6 lengths ahead of him. I could tell he was trying because he was all red in the face and looked cross! Now who dares to doubt me - proof of the pudding and all that!

It is obvious that whatever the book figures are for my car - they are totally undercooked - it rocks! Watch out Sti + PPP!
If your timings of 10.6secs to 100mph in your previous thread is accurate,you will paste any STI+PPP in fact you will give most supercars a close run......................somethings not right obviously..........maybe the speedo is misreading?
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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maybe its reading kmh still? :P
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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How did you know it had PPP? he may just have had a backbox
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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mabye you are driving a ferrari and you are not aware of it if you have 0-60 in 4.1
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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It's definately a Scoob - maybe good driver + 4 wheel drive = faster than Ferrari?
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Just re-read your other thread where you said that this JDM WRX doesn't feel as quick as your old MY97 STI..............Bl***y He** that must have been a quick STI !!!!!
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Yeah it was quick thinking about it - had lots of mods including green filter and dump valve - must have put it in the 360bhp bracket - and it was lighter too - didn't even have a stereo in it. Still don't regret getting rid of it - the WRX is more comfortable and has a CD player - if it gets to 60 in the early 4's I am well happy!
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by STi Blues
had lots of mods including green filter and dump valve - must have put it in the 360bhp bracket
I must get me one of these filters and dump valves Did you have an alloy gear surround too I'm thinking of getting one, but my mate says they're not really worth it, better off with a sun visor
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by STi Blues
It's definately a Scoob - maybe good driver + 4 wheel drive = faster than Ferrari?
mabye, but 0-60 in 4.1 it is porshe turbo/ferrari 430 not WRX
I am not saying that your car is not fast but not as fast as you are saying
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by STi Blues
dump valve - must have put it in the 360bhp bracket
PMSL. Funniest thing I've heard all day

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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by STi Blues
Yeah it was quick thinking about it - had lots of mods including green filter and dump valve - must have put it in the 360bhp bracket - and it was lighter too - didn't even have a stereo in it. Still don't regret getting rid of it - the WRX is more comfortable and has a CD player - if it gets to 60 in the early 4's I am well happy!
Surely the stereo didn't affect the weight that much! Maybe i should look at investing in the JDM wrx if it can produce early 4's to 60.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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You need to check his other thread - he's admitted it's boll*x.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Oh yes, I see now

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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Wants wrong with a PPP ? The torque gain figures speak for themselves really!!!
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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moray theres nothing wrong with the ppp hes just a wazzock
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by marktypeuk
moray theres nothing wrong with the ppp hes just a wazzock
Thats putting it politely
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Moray
Wants wrong with a PPP ? The torque gain figures speak for themselves really!!!
Help - reaching for my anorak as I write - I'm out of here - guess I'll never get an answer to the original question. From the 'wazzock' who managed to con even BIGGER ,wazzocks'!
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by STi Blues
Help - reaching for my anorak as I write - I'm out of here - guess I'll never get an answer to the original question. From the 'wazzock' who managed to con even BIGGER ,wazzocks'!
I bet you havent even driven a scooby PPP before
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
I must get me one of these filters and dump valves Did you have an alloy gear surround too I'm thinking of getting one, but my mate says they're not really worth it, better off with a sun visor
Excellent witty post!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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probably hasnt got a subaru because his paper round doesnt pay enough and i didnt believe for an instant
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