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15 June 2003, 08:30 PM
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lmao!
Now they (or will be at the ned) attempt the record of having a caravan attached to a car and going over 128mph.
The guy is using Norris Designs 771 bhp evo. He said, this car capable of doing over 130mph shouldnt have a problem pulling the caravan! lmao
Try this car is 771bhp and is expected to reach 215mph!
Should be interesting pulling the caravan as the kitchens window just blew out. i reckon they will beat the record, 133 i reckon
Now they (or will be at the ned) attempt the record of having a caravan attached to a car and going over 128mph.
The guy is using Norris Designs 771 bhp evo. He said, this car capable of doing over 130mph shouldnt have a problem pulling the caravan! lmao
Try this car is 771bhp and is expected to reach 215mph!
Should be interesting pulling the caravan as the kitchens window just blew out. i reckon they will beat the record, 133 i reckon
15 June 2003, 08:54 PM
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The norris evo
After taking the datalogging from the Motec it transpires that we had 1170C exhaust gas temps...............result...................melte d piston!
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15 June 2003, 08:57 PM
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I can't believe that some idiot won't fork out £120 for trackday insurance - compared to all the other expenses what's £120 ?!?!?
15 June 2003, 09:16 PM
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lol went downstairs, me dad had taped it and was watching it, he was rabbiting on about how fast the evo was lmao
then i told him mine was faster the that as standerd lol
havnet watched it properly yet, will do in about 30 mins
then i told him mine was faster the that as standerd lol
havnet watched it properly yet, will do in about 30 mins
15 June 2003, 09:26 PM
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Now if only our STi Type UK had the DCCD-A active centre diff like the Jap and USA version, then it would win on track and road against the EVO.
Just had to get that in again!
Just had to get that in again!
15 June 2003, 09:37 PM
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Not happy,
Was pinning my hopes on a bit of overtime building the diesel Jag, but after that programme maybe Ill be looking for another job.
Was pinning my hopes on a bit of overtime building the diesel Jag, but after that programme maybe Ill be looking for another job.
15 June 2003, 10:10 PM
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Yoza,
I wouldn't worry too much all the car mags are rating the diesel X Type very highly.
Yes it may really be a Mondeo TDCi but with lower depreciation and a list price under £20K its a far cheaper car than a Mondeo TDCi GhiaX and a Jag to boot.
Forget what Clarkson says, the X type was a slow seller because there was no deisel option so company buyers went elswhere.
I think your overime will be safe.
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I wouldn't worry too much all the car mags are rating the diesel X Type very highly.
Yes it may really be a Mondeo TDCi but with lower depreciation and a list price under £20K its a far cheaper car than a Mondeo TDCi GhiaX and a Jag to boot.
Forget what Clarkson says, the X type was a slow seller because there was no deisel option so company buyers went elswhere.
I think your overime will be safe.
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15 June 2003, 10:24 PM
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I thought that it gave a fair representation of the the cars and couldn't argue with none of it 
Which make a change from other manufacture sponsered and possible bais programs
JohnF I'am sure it's available on the yonger brother of your Type 'C' RA LTD edition it's just us mear mortals with UK cars will go without
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and couldn't argue with none of it Which make a change from other manufacture sponsered and possible bais programs
JohnF
I'am sure it's available on the yonger brother of your Type 'C' RA LTD edition it's just us mear mortals with UK cars will go without Tony
15 June 2003, 10:37 PM
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agree with mr johnfelstead... one word understeer..!!! when will they give it the suspension/handling toys to compete more evenly with the evo..
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15 June 2003, 10:44 PM
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Matt, one word.................. Bedford.
No way in hell will you get a UK spec STi to do what mine can, even with all the suspension tweeking.
Its the DCCD-A and rear LSD that makes the diference, the way it puts the power down.
And yes Tony, the Spec C has all the toys, as does the USDM STi.
No way in hell will you get a UK spec STi to do what mine can, even with all the suspension tweeking.
Its the DCCD-A and rear LSD that makes the diference, the way it puts the power down.
And yes Tony, the Spec C has all the toys, as does the USDM STi.
15 June 2003, 11:01 PM
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i should start selling Spec C's, half an hour in one with me and you would be hooked i recon.
Litchfield imports have info on their website, i am sure any reputable importer can get you one.
Litchfield imports have info on their website, i am sure any reputable importer can get you one.
15 June 2003, 11:03 PM
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in fact, wouldnt it be good if Top Gear did a programm on Grey Import cars like the Spec C, showing how easy they are to buy and live with, doing a back to back against UK spec cars and letting the Stig give them all a good thrashing.
16 June 2003, 12:04 AM
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attended an airfield day today and there was also the new shaped sti he smoked his right tire in notime
why:
hell uv a lot of understeer.
why buy expensive track cars like evo s or subaru look at this cost not much an big fun
http://www.cabrioot.com/vkd_prodrift_niederrhein15juni2003.avi
this was done today i think i prepare myself one too.
why:
hell uv a lot of understeer.
why buy expensive track cars like evo s or subaru look at this cost not much an big fun
http://www.cabrioot.com/vkd_prodrift_niederrhein15juni2003.avi
this was done today i think i prepare myself one too.
16 June 2003, 12:14 AM
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Hmm how can JC stick the WRX in between the borderline of cool and uncool when almost every school boy I drive past gives me the thumbs up when I drive past. Impreza = 3 times world rally champion / pin ups on most boys walls , the scally elec , The remote control cars and almost every boy racers dream. Oh and its not just the lads who like em, birds like em too and i'm not talking the feathered type. Yes I may not be most handsome bloke in town but the car does attract chicks and it has space for 3 of em.
cmon JC I know your starting to get old but ..... pffft have some respect for a very cool motor :P
cmon JC I know your starting to get old but ..... pffft have some respect for a very cool motor :P
16 June 2003, 08:19 AM
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...but the Scoob *is* un- these days!
John, I hear ya - my point being that it's easy to get rid of the understeer with some simple suspension/geometry tweaks, after all, I seem to remember Don Plamer going quite sideways in a standard STi at Bedford too
I know we're not talking stupid, "against the lock stops" sideways a la Felstead special but oversteer none the less
I do of course agree though that it is about time the UK gets the good stuff coming out of Japan and the next STi UK really should have the Twin Scroll and the DCCD-A!!!
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these days!John, I hear ya - my point being that it's easy to get rid of the understeer with some simple suspension/geometry tweaks, after all, I seem to remember Don Plamer going quite sideways in a standard STi at Bedford too
I know we're not talking stupid, "against the lock stops" sideways a la Felstead special but oversteer none the less I do of course agree though that it is about time the UK gets the good stuff coming out of Japan and the next STi UK really should have the Twin Scroll and the DCCD-A!!!
Matt
16 June 2003, 09:08 AM
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Hmm how can JC stick the WRX in between the borderline of cool and uncool when almost every school boy I drive past gives me the thumbs up when I drive past. Impreza = 3 times world rally champion / pin ups on most boys walls , the scally elec , The remote control cars and almost every boy racers dream.