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28 February 2006, 12:52 PM
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it aint that i aint looked after it.
had it since october, and had no problems... a mate just told me that Scoobies aint really designed to be held at high revs for long periods of time....? is he right??
had it since october, and had no problems... a mate just told me that Scoobies aint really designed to be held at high revs for long periods of time....? is he right??
28 February 2006, 12:54 PM
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750 miles at a constant 120mph might not be advisable, but there's no other reason it would be bad for it if you drive 'normally' ......
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28 February 2006, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by killa
What would be classed as high revs? high revs for me are 3-4 k
or are we talking 9k
or are we talking 9k
28 February 2006, 03:56 PM
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Where's the bit in the manual that says 'The Subaru Impreza should not be driven on a motorway for more than 30 minutes at a time, or your engine will blow up'? 
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
28 February 2006, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by steffiraf
Where's the bit in the manual that says 'The Subaru Impreza should not be driven on a motorway for more than 30 minutes at a time, or your engine will blow up'?
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
28 February 2006, 04:16 PM
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took a classic my99 to France a few years ago...it was much more pleasant driving on the French roads than the grid locked British ones...and the car was superb....I also averaged just over 35 mpg...and that was fully laden...but no roof box...and the car was a wagon...Anyway, if the car is in decent nick it should be fine...It would be a good idea to do an oil change a week or so before going ( just before so that you know alls well ) as you will cover a fair few miles...and use a good fully synth like motul 300v 10-40 which will handle any slightly higher temps caused by long periods at speed/hills climbs/heat soak....Just go enjoy!...Oh yea, last thought....make sure brake pads in good nick if you are taking on the mountains!.....
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28 February 2006, 04:17 PM
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I took my STi all round Europe.
Just be sensible about it, dont sit at 140mph till your petrol runs out, then bounce it off the limiter in 6th.
But sitting at 90 - 100 was fine
Just be sensible about it, dont sit at 140mph till your petrol runs out, then bounce it off the limiter in 6th.
But sitting at 90 - 100 was fine
28 February 2006, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by steffiraf
Where's the bit in the manual that says 'The Subaru Impreza should not be driven on a motorway for more than 30 minutes at a time, or your engine will blow up'?
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
You know, I seriously worry about the people on here who own scoobs 
Drive it "normally"* and it will last forever
*"normal" being within ALL speed limits currently enforced.
28 February 2006, 04:32 PM
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I do a run to Brighton quite often from GTR Manchester sustaining high speeds (below 70 officer) and it copes fine.
Make sure its serviced and use the best fuel possible especially if Shell V power is available abroad and you'll be ok - oh wait hold on did you say P1 errrr then again
Only messing mate, keep it below 120 and you'll be fine
Make sure its serviced and use the best fuel possible especially if Shell V power is available abroad and you'll be ok - oh wait hold on did you say P1 errrr then again
Only messing mate, keep it below 120 and you'll be fine
28 February 2006, 04:37 PM
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Why on earth would you have a problem? If you drive faster you will be stopping every hour to fill up so the car will get a break........If you would be happy to drive down there at that speed in a fiesta / focus / corsa / anything of the same age then the scoob will be fine too ....
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28 February 2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by P1vic
I'm contemplating taking my P1 down to the south of France, would this not be a wise idea for the engine??
28 February 2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by [Davey]
Well you could leave the engine at home, but it might be a right pain in the **** pushing the car all that way?
I have to agree there, why on earth would you ask such a stupid question?
Your engine is no different to any other when you drive it ffs.
Honestly.
Tell you what, no, dont drive it, as going all that way will blow your engine up and all your paint will fall off, and the passenger seat will melt.
Jees.
28 February 2006, 07:54 PM
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Hopefully I'll be off the the ring this year, RA gearing means it'll be sitting at 4500 doing 85mph for hours. I don't expect any problems (now touches a very large chunk of wood).
TBH, if anything'll test your car, it'll be the mountains, not the trip to them
TBH, if anything'll test your car, it'll be the mountains, not the trip to them
28 February 2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by steffiraf
Where's the bit in the manual that says 'The Subaru Impreza should not be driven on a motorway for more than 30 minutes at a time, or your engine will blow up'?
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
Come on people get real, its a car, being driven is what its supposed to do!
28 February 2006, 08:16 PM
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It could ONLY happen on ScoobyNet ............
Someone posting to ask if they should drive their car a few 100 miles
Its a classic case of the stupid being led by the ****
It's a frigging CAR, designed to be a CAR, and made to go on some journeys - long and short!!
Pete
Someone posting to ask if they should drive their car a few 100 miles
Its a classic case of the stupid being led by the ****
It's a frigging CAR, designed to be a CAR, and made to go on some journeys - long and short!!
Pete
28 February 2006, 09:01 PM
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[quote=P1vic]I'm contemplating taking my P1 down to the south of France, would this not be a wise idea for the engine??[/quo
Terrible idea.
It's made of chocolate don't you know!
Ted.
Terrible idea.
It's made of chocolate don't you know!
Ted.
28 February 2006, 11:22 PM
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I think you have a car there mate!
I've heard of Subaru & their cars are supposed to be ok,fairly reliable.
I think they have even rallied a few.
Take it easy & you should be ok
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I've heard of Subaru & their cars are supposed to be ok,fairly reliable.
I think they have even rallied a few.
Take it easy & you should be ok
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28 February 2006, 11:34 PM
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If you decide to go .......
Please take pete with you ..... just for a weee while.
Only joking pete ...... is there something wrong with me looking at the first few posts of a new thread and waiting for a whitty remark from pete?
I can safely say I just dont think scoobynet would be the same without the old bugger 
Please take pete with you ..... just for a weee while.
Only joking pete ...... is there something wrong with me looking at the first few posts of a new thread and waiting for a whitty remark from pete?
I can safely say I just dont think scoobynet would be the same without the old bugger
01 March 2006, 07:26 AM
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P1vic - Don't worry mate
I did it in an RB5 2 years ago. Me, the Mrs and 2 kids, 1000 miles there and the same back. No hassles at all. Only gave it 1 good blast, fully laden 140+ and Mrs B told me to Calm down
Easily 90-100mph steady
The biggest problem you'll have is Bl**dy acheing(sp) legs if your owt like me.
And mind out for those HUGE curbs at the pay tolls
they can make a right mess of your alloys.
I did it in an RB5 2 years ago. Me, the Mrs and 2 kids, 1000 miles there and the same back. No hassles at all. Only gave it 1 good blast, fully laden 140+ and Mrs B told me to Calm down
Easily 90-100mph steadyThe biggest problem you'll have is Bl**dy acheing(sp) legs if your owt like me.
And mind out for those HUGE curbs at the pay tolls
they can make a right mess of your alloys.