Country roads... Getting the best out of my WRX PPP?
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Country roads... Getting the best out of my WRX PPP?
Hey guys,
I'm lucky enough to have purchased an 03 WRX with PPP from another member last week.
I think its great, but its very different from my last car (Focus ST, 320bhp and 345 lbs/ft FWD) and I feel it needs working quite hard to get power.
The ability to corner quickly is already apparent, as is a complete lack of wheelspin on exit - this is where it feels particularly quick.
Im not going to get any advanced driving in before next year at the earliest, and winter is coming. I have a lot of country roads near me and they are my favourite kind... What are the basic best ways of driving Imprezas quickly and as safely as possible?
Matt
I'm lucky enough to have purchased an 03 WRX with PPP from another member last week.
I think its great, but its very different from my last car (Focus ST, 320bhp and 345 lbs/ft FWD) and I feel it needs working quite hard to get power.
The ability to corner quickly is already apparent, as is a complete lack of wheelspin on exit - this is where it feels particularly quick.
Im not going to get any advanced driving in before next year at the earliest, and winter is coming. I have a lot of country roads near me and they are my favourite kind... What are the basic best ways of driving Imprezas quickly and as safely as possible?
Matt
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Go to a hillclimb race training day, suggest Prescott Hillclimb close to Cheltenham. Hillclimb is very much like a country road and about 3/4 mile long.
You will get expert tuition and about 20+ 'attacks' at the hill.
You will sort lines, approach and exit in safety and learn from other's experiences too. Good day out, and a video of your efforts to laugh over later...
Try the web site for details.
To my mind fast in and no lift and faster out is the way, but make sure you have the rev range/gear right or traction will evaporate just when you need it.
You will get expert tuition and about 20+ 'attacks' at the hill.
You will sort lines, approach and exit in safety and learn from other's experiences too. Good day out, and a video of your efforts to laugh over later...
Try the web site for details.
To my mind fast in and no lift and faster out is the way, but make sure you have the rev range/gear right or traction will evaporate just when you need it.
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I did say safely!!!
I'm not about to do anything crazy, frankly I dont have the skill. I'm never going to be able to left foot brake or do heel and toe etc so I am happy to just drive quickly and well within the limits of the car. I think a hill climb track day would be a great idea!!
Didnt know they existed, of course I had and am considering a normal track day and I will chuck this into the mix too!
Matt
I'm not about to do anything crazy, frankly I dont have the skill. I'm never going to be able to left foot brake or do heel and toe etc so I am happy to just drive quickly and well within the limits of the car. I think a hill climb track day would be a great idea!!
Didnt know they existed, of course I had and am considering a normal track day and I will chuck this into the mix too!
Matt
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Get the handling tightened up and the car will feel much quicker and more fun at any speed.
I have started sorting the handling out on my car and it feels fun at any speed. A trackday tuition and hill-climbing event is the way to go, you will come out a much better and more confident driver.
I have started sorting the handling out on my car and it feels fun at any speed. A trackday tuition and hill-climbing event is the way to go, you will come out a much better and more confident driver.
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Take a look at this:
Prescott Speed Hill Climb
Prescott Speed Hillclimb
BEWARE! YOU JUST MIGHT WANT TO HILLCLIMB YOUR CAR AFTER A TEST DAY. DO NOT BLAME ME FOR THIS!
Prescott Speed Hill Climb
Prescott Speed Hillclimb
BEWARE! YOU JUST MIGHT WANT TO HILLCLIMB YOUR CAR AFTER A TEST DAY. DO NOT BLAME ME FOR THIS!
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Sounds good, I am gonna look into it. Cheers!!
I will say this though, without hopefully getting flamed... if anything the Subaru feels relatively slow to me, the lack of low down torque is really bothering me but its just a matter of time till I get used to it.
Matt
I will say this though, without hopefully getting flamed... if anything the Subaru feels relatively slow to me, the lack of low down torque is really bothering me but its just a matter of time till I get used to it.
Matt
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We all feel that!
Once you start to keep it going over 4500 all the time the pace will surprise you and with the right chassis mods a stock engined Impreza is a real flyer due to the suppleness and balance which can be enhanced considerably.
Such speed will be a bit iffy on public roads, but if you try a hillclimb it is a challenge to get it on boiling point straight from the off and keep it there!
Search for Rob 2460 on Project section and watch his fantastic in-car vids. The car is good and Rob is a natural fast driver. The pace is very very smooth and above all bloody quick...
Once you start to keep it going over 4500 all the time the pace will surprise you and with the right chassis mods a stock engined Impreza is a real flyer due to the suppleness and balance which can be enhanced considerably.
Such speed will be a bit iffy on public roads, but if you try a hillclimb it is a challenge to get it on boiling point straight from the off and keep it there!
Search for Rob 2460 on Project section and watch his fantastic in-car vids. The car is good and Rob is a natural fast driver. The pace is very very smooth and above all bloody quick...
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