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18 October 2004, 04:00 PM
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Well having covered 400 ish miles in my car I have to say that the Stig must be a complete muppet!!!!
I just held a near full lock slide around Spittals roundabout from a no power on to power on balance type arrangement with no understeer at all.
That was in full rear mode as it was the first time I have used the diff properl.
Done various other roundabouts in AUTO and it isnt as leery on the oversteer but still more over than under.
I know I`m a big headded tosser but it was a proper drift and must have looked quite impressive for the traffic that I was approaching on lock!!!
Very easy car to balance if you have a bit of savvy.
Sorry Gangsta you really are a muppet to crash one
Come out with me and I`ll show you how to do it.
PS in Auto mode best to get into the corner and bury the throttle.
I have to say I am very happy and thats two Subaru`s in a row that I have been happy with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just held a near full lock slide around Spittals roundabout from a no power on to power on balance type arrangement with no understeer at all.
That was in full rear mode as it was the first time I have used the diff properl.
Done various other roundabouts in AUTO and it isnt as leery on the oversteer but still more over than under.
I know I`m a big headded tosser but it was a proper drift and must have looked quite impressive for the traffic that I was approaching on lock!!!
Very easy car to balance if you have a bit of savvy.
Sorry Gangsta you really are a muppet to crash one
Come out with me and I`ll show you how to do it.
PS in Auto mode best to get into the corner and bury the throttle.
I have to say I am very happy and thats two Subaru`s in a row that I have been happy with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
18 October 2004, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ARRON BIRD
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Sorry Gangsta you really are a muppet to crash one
Sorry Gangsta you really are a muppet to crash one
It was my turned up collar on my burberry polo shirt that caused my spin mate ... chaffing against my ear which caused me to lose my Petter Solberg-esk driving skills.
Seriously though I would like to come out in the WR1 with ya ... O'hasbeen can talk the talk but when he walks it tends to be towards the local kfc. Be good to see how you throw it about.
18 October 2004, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by pbee
if you have time when you are not playing on spitals (or chash site) roundabout, can you sort my dads kitchen out, he is still missing some bits 
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18 October 2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
It was my turned up collar on my burberry polo shirt that caused my spin mate ... chaffing against my ear which caused me to lose my Petter Solberg-esk driving skills.
Seriously though I would like to come out in the WR1 with ya ... O'hasbeen can talk the talk but when he walks it tends to be towards the local kfc. Be good to see how you throw it about.
Seriously though I would like to come out in the WR1 with ya ... O'hasbeen can talk the talk but when he walks it tends to be towards the local kfc. Be good to see how you throw it about.
Keeps trying to live on his old skill levels
18 October 2004, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ARRON BIRD
Yeah I know mate he`s a good talker but doin is not his speciality.
Keeps trying to live on his old skill levels
Keeps trying to live on his old skill levels
If I listened to him I would be driving a diesel estate bmw.
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18 October 2004, 06:43 PM
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I'm sure the car closest to you was not at all impressed as you "drifted" toward them....i don't care how much skill it takes, it's only clever on a track, not on the road 
18 October 2004, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by m3matt
would have been even better if an under-cover cop car watched your antics 
Had a much bigger one coming off the A14 joining the A1 South on that Lhander.
Full boar 2nd gear diff to max back and I was looking at the van that was on the left of me one second out of the FRONT window.
Caught it withou too much drama with no slap back the other way which surprised me a little.
I would advise WR owners to use full rear mode with a little caution!!!!!
It snapped out just like my old M3!!!!
Proper fun......just dont lift off full boar!!!!!!!
And yes it is a little dangerous on the roads I agree.
Cant say I condone this sort of behaviour.
I just love having that rear wheel drive feeling from a subaru.....feckin great and I should have done it far far far sooner!!!
18 October 2004, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WRXPete
I'm sure the car closest to you was not at all impressed as you "drifted" toward them....i don't care how much skill it takes, it's only clever on a track, not on the road
This sort of behaviour is a little dangerous yes and should really be saved for the track but I have only just bought the car and am like a dog with two.
Relax and stop being an old woman.
You`ll **** your pants if you read a post saying just made contact with a sign post wont you huh!!!!!
Just waiting for a "was it you sideways" post
18 October 2004, 07:17 PM
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DIE STIG DIE !
Originally Posted by skoobidude
It makes you wonder if journalists (or The Stig) played around with the adjustable diff at all!
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18 October 2004, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ARRON BIRD
Well having covered 400 ish miles in my car I have to say that the Stig must be a complete muppet!!!!
I just held a near full lock slide around Spittals roundabout from a no power on to power on balance type arrangement with no understeer at all..
I have to say I am very happy and thats two Subaru`s in a row that I have been happy with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just held a near full lock slide around Spittals roundabout from a no power on to power on balance type arrangement with no understeer at all..
I have to say I am very happy and thats two Subaru`s in a row that I have been happy with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad your chuffed and not chavved
Enjoy
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19 October 2004, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
good stuff Arron, back to using the throttle properly at last.
especially on the corners *groan*
especially on the corners *groan*
Nice to be able to balance a four wheel drive car on the throttle John!!!
And not to have to LF brake all the time.
I havnt even gone near the LF brake bit yet??
19 October 2004, 01:42 PM
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nice number plate Arron, saw your blue rinse yesterday when I went to pick up a van from Aim Hire...I think one of your business neighbours thought I was casing it!!!
look forward to seeing some more sideways action soon
look forward to seeing some more sideways action soon
19 October 2004, 04:58 PM
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just had a bit of sideways fun myself on brampton hut and spittals...but in a transit 125/t350 long wheel base, on empty very light and with loads of torque the **** was hanging out, great fun! I might just hire one when the snow comes because it was such a laugh, ready for grafham water special stage 1
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Originally Posted by ARRON BIRD
Nice to be able to balance a four wheel drive car on the throttle John!!!
And not to have to LF brake all the time.
I havnt even gone near the LF brake bit yet??
Tony
