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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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So how many people are delighted with their car?

Had mine since saturday, only managed 68 miles in it so far :-( due to imminent birth of first child and the fact we've got no kitchen (sodding MFI!!!!).

Definately feels and acts a lot different to my old bugeye. Can't wait to get that first 1000 miles off it and then see what it can do.



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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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Had mine since Jan 28th. 2500km so far and very pleased. Front strutt brace and quickshift fitted last week. Seems to have reduced tramlining and improved turn-in
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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The tramlining was a bit nerving this morning, not used to it as the WRX didn't do it as much.

Started to follow the lorry ruts on the motorway, felt quite strange.

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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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I found the tramlining very un-nerving! I felt the car was quicker than the RB5, but I was driving it slower 'cos I was scared

Since having the strutt brace fitted, it feels alot more comfortable and I now have the confidence to drive it quickly!

Have also been told that the tyres are also a major cause of the tramlining problem & when changed things are alot better!
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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I'd suggest getting 4 wheel alignment done. My STi7 tramlined with the OEM Brdgestones on and I put it down to the fact they are worn. Had the alignment done and its a different car....same tyres also.
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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Will ask dealer to check it out when it goes in for 1k service.

Was thinking about strut brace too.


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Old Mar 5, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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Had mine since 26/1, PPP'd 10 days later, and I've now got 2k+ on the clock.

Very pleased indeed

Although I can't say I've really noticed any significant tramlining (you don't know the meaning until you've driven a P1 on country roads with worn tyres) putting on 18s has made a marked difference to the handling, improving ride/handling, and stiffening things slightly.

Final touches were made by having the geometry reset on Monday, which has fine-tuned things a bit.

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