View Poll Results: Who's the worst for wanting a race?
Citroen Saxo
52
26.26%
Vauxhall Corsa
34
17.17%
Mini
6
3.03%
BMW 3 Series
63
31.82%
Renault Clio
9
4.55%
Vauxhall Vectra
15
7.58%
Vauxhall Astra
6
3.03%
MG ZR
4
2.02%
Ford Fiesta
4
2.02%
Ford Escort
5
2.53%
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Poll : Worst car for "trying it on"
13 April 2004, 02:53 PM
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Poll : Worst car for "trying it on"
First poll - who are the worst car owners for "trying it on" - ie, wanting a race...
13 April 2004, 03:06 PM
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Usually a crap low end 3 series with some **** who doesn't even know what an Impreza is- especially as mine is an oh so slow estate.
I like to let them smoke off from the first atempt while I do a granny start then dish out a beasting at the first good opportunity.
At least when the Subaru owner tries it on there is a good chance they will actually have a good go.
I like to let them smoke off from the first atempt while I do a granny start then dish out a beasting at the first good opportunity.
At least when the Subaru owner tries it on there is a good chance they will actually have a good go.
13 April 2004, 03:12 PM
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Dunno why, but I tend to find some of the worst culprits (on the motorway)are drivers of Passat TDIs and such like!!!!
Its like, fair enough, you have a reasonably torquey DIESEL that can out pull some of the sh1te fodder thats on our roads but come on... get real
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Its like, fair enough, you have a reasonably torquey DIESEL that can out pull some of the sh1te fodder thats on our roads but come on... get real
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13 April 2004, 03:19 PM
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Mostly other scoobies wanting to see how they compare... either that or they just cruise along with you.
Other than scoobs, I find Fiat Coupe's or VW Polo's with body-kits have a go the most!
Other than scoobs, I find Fiat Coupe's or VW Polo's with body-kits have a go the most!
13 April 2004, 03:20 PM
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Dont really get any cars trying it on well i dont notice them anyway. (i am normally too busy talking on the phone)
Mostly get motorbikes that for some reason want to ride as close as possible to the rear bumper then all of a sudden wheelie past
And im not one of these idiots who thinks my car is quicker than a motorbike etc 
Mostly get motorbikes that for some reason want to ride as close as possible to the rear bumper then all of a sudden wheelie past
And im not one of these idiots who thinks my car is quicker than a motorbike etc
13 April 2004, 03:25 PM
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Oh... did I mention Mundane-o drivers?... they rank pretty high up the list of (would be) have-a-go-heroes 
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13 April 2004, 04:07 PM
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Especially the drivers of high end 5 series eh? (apart from M powered ones of course)
13 April 2004, 04:20 PM
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I find that it's usually Ford Focus drivers. Since seeing the RS version beat the bugeye round a track, all Focus drivers now assume their cars are faster than all Impreza Turbos.
I've also had a few Impreza Sport owners trying to race. Not sure what that's all about? Maybe they're interested in how much difference the turbo makes to the car?
Voted for 3 series though, as there are so many racers about in these, with the exception of the fastest versions. For some reason, drivers of the M-division cars have a sensible attitude to driving!
I've also had a few Impreza Sport owners trying to race. Not sure what that's all about? Maybe they're interested in how much difference the turbo makes to the car?
Voted for 3 series though, as there are so many racers about in these, with the exception of the fastest versions. For some reason, drivers of the M-division cars have a sensible attitude to driving!
13 April 2004, 04:20 PM
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There’s a glut of Corsa’s near me - I simply can’t understand why they don’t all fly past my WRX - especially as their kits are all sooooo aerodynamic
Had one with bits all over it come right up my **** a couple of weeks ago on a small piece of duel-carriageway just outside of leek - literally two foot off my back end. I gave it a quick blip, then slowed it right down. He floored it, built up speed and came flying past… only to see two flashes in his rear view as the speed camera said hello.
Might make him think twice before he does the same thing to someone else!
Had one with bits all over it come right up my **** a couple of weeks ago on a small piece of duel-carriageway just outside of leek - literally two foot off my back end.
I gave it a quick blip, then slowed it right down. He floored it, built up speed and came flying past… only to see two flashes in his rear view as the speed camera said hello. Might make him think twice before he does the same thing to someone else!
13 April 2004, 05:36 PM
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i can assure the comedy gurus on the previous page i would no more "try it on" with you plastic car people than i would try and duck in front of some chavster buyer a pot noodle in the que at waitrose!
i'll happily que in line knowing my shopping basket has the nicer food
i'll happily que in line knowing my shopping basket has the nicer food
13 April 2004, 06:05 PM
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some nobber beside my today in the outside lane dual carriageway traffic lights. Dont know what car it was, small white thing, but the banging and screaching from the engine bay made me look over.
I took off at a everyday normal pace, heard this clanging sound beside me, and deduced that boyo was having a race, presumably with me as the 2 lanes went into 1 just ahead of the lights. Just put right foot down 5mm and his heap was directly behind the nur spec R
No more dustbin lid banging sounds could be heard
I took off at a everyday normal pace, heard this clanging sound beside me, and deduced that boyo was having a race, presumably with me as the 2 lanes went into 1 just ahead of the lights. Just put right foot down 5mm and his heap was directly behind the nur spec R
No more dustbin lid banging sounds could be heard
13 April 2004, 06:11 PM
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quote: "i'll happily que in line knowing my shopping basket has the nicer food "
Sorry I don't think a previous generation 5 series counts as "nicer food" to use your analogy. More like "past sell by date" merchandise being hawked at 20% of it's original price.
Sorry I don't think a previous generation 5 series counts as "nicer food" to use your analogy. More like "past sell by date" merchandise being hawked at 20% of it's original price.
13 April 2004, 06:20 PM
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fair point, my widescreen Tv, soft leather heated seats and V8 are all feeling left behind in the "up to date" race being lead by Subaru and their plastics suppliers!
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ps- i like to think of the last gen 5 series as a good wine, simply gets better given a few yrs!
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ps- i like to think of the last gen 5 series as a good wine, simply gets better given a few yrs!
13 April 2004, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay_bee
Dunno why, but I tend to find some of the worst culprits (on the motorway)are drivers of Passat TDIs and such like!!!!
Wierd.
And Mini Coopers - they must think they're quick or something...
13 April 2004, 06:29 PM
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quote: " like to think of the last gen 5 series as a good wine, simply gets better given a few yrs!"
a bit like my E30..............
a bit like my E30..............
13 April 2004, 06:36 PM
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f***ing Corsa sport...., A right pain in the ***!,I prefer to drive along side them making rude gestures at thier girlfriends then letting them really hear the zorst!
Great Entertainment....
Great Entertainment....