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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Sadly no idea what engine it had or the age of the car, but the exhaust had sure been "got at" it sounded unreal!

I have a standard WRX STi Spec D 07/07, and, whilst I didn't feel defeated, I was suprised.
I was behind him and did well keeping up, I kinda had the edge when we got on the motorway (just)!!

Did sustain a small chip to my roof when his car threw up what sounded like a brick lol, but a quick touch in will suffice - no dent.

The boy could drive, so hat off to him, he did a really good drift when leaving a roundabout, and smoke filled rear arches etc!
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Z4M will be fast!



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Wasn't one of those.com! he'd have eaten me for breakfast lunch and dinner! He had twin tailpipes (together) on the nearside, not quad pipes.

Must have been a 2.5 or maybe 3.0, it was a manual I think.

Imagine the Z3M!! Seen only a few of those around, very few.
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M Coupe is another, must be mental ... ugly thing but must go like stink!

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And a chip to my O/S/F wing!
Discovered this morning.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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My sister has a Z4 very nice car. Sounds like you need more power!
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
My sister has a Z4 very nice car. Sounds like you need more power!

Hmm. Considering PPP lol
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye D
Hmm. Considering PPP lol
You ll need more then PPP
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Originally Posted by craigo
You ll need more then PPP
Not according to my bank balance I won't!!
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkeye D
Not according to my bank balance I won't!!
PPP is waste of cash, way to much for what it is. Unless you must have warranty
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Ok, so what would you suggest for £1,500 inc VAT / fitting?
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Downpipe, filter, re-map wont cost you £1500
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But you get a downpipe and new ECU with PPP?
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PPP is just a general map, you would be better getting your car mapped by a pro. With a few supporting mods you will get a better map with more power and mpg.
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