A positive Subaru thread for a change
13 April 2006, 07:34 AM
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A positive Subaru thread for a change
The new 997 GT3 laps the Nurburgring (where its developed) in 7 mins 45 seconds. The old 996GT3 was 9 seconds slower doing 7 mins 54 seconds. Those are Porsche figures for standard cars (taken from EVO magazine).
The Subaru Spec C 2003 car (I think) managed a 7mins 59 second lap. That means a sub £30K Subaru is only 5 seconds off the pace of a 911 over twice the price.
Thats some achievment considering Porsche spend alot of time developing their cars at the ring .......
I am of course assuming that these times are for full flying laps, i'm pretty sure that is indeed the case.
Gary
The Subaru Spec C 2003 car (I think) managed a 7mins 59 second lap. That means a sub £30K Subaru is only 5 seconds off the pace of a 911 over twice the price.
Thats some achievment considering Porsche spend alot of time developing their cars at the ring .......
I am of course assuming that these times are for full flying laps, i'm pretty sure that is indeed the case.
Gary
13 April 2006, 07:39 AM
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GT3 RS managed a 7" 40 when on Pirelli Corsa's. 
I had heard that time for the Spec C before, if I was going to buy another Scooby would be Spec C every time
Very impressive!!
I had heard that time for the Spec C before, if I was going to buy another Scooby would be Spec C every time
Very impressive!!
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
The new 997 GT3 laps the Nurburgring (where its developed) in 7 mins 45 seconds. The old 996GT3 was 9 seconds slower doing 7 mins 54 seconds. Those are Porsche figures for standard cars (taken from EVO magazine).
The Subaru Spec C 2003 car (I think) managed a 7mins 59 second lap. That means a sub £30K Subaru is only 5 seconds off the pace of a 911 over twice the price.
Thats some achievment considering Porsche spend alot of time developing their cars at the ring .......
I am of course assuming that these times are for full flying laps, i'm pretty sure that is indeed the case.
Gary
The Subaru Spec C 2003 car (I think) managed a 7mins 59 second lap. That means a sub £30K Subaru is only 5 seconds off the pace of a 911 over twice the price.
Thats some achievment considering Porsche spend alot of time developing their cars at the ring .......
I am of course assuming that these times are for full flying laps, i'm pretty sure that is indeed the case.
Gary
Bloody good time though
another 100 horse power and uprated suspension should knock at least 4 secs off 
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I think considering the GT3 is set up specifically for the ring and the Impreza isnt ....... The GT3 has more power, higher speeds and acceleration the result is pretty impressive.
I know which I would have, and which would continue to lap day and night, but at less than half the price its a good result.
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I know which I would have, and which would continue to lap day and night, but at less than half the price its a good result.
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
I think considering the GT3 is set up specifically for the ring and the Impreza isnt ....... The GT3 has more power, higher speeds and acceleration the result is pretty impressive.
I know which I would have, and which would continue to lap day and night, but at less than half the price its a good result.
Gary
I know which I would have, and which would continue to lap day and night, but at less than half the price its a good result.
Gary
I've not had the pleasure of driving a GT3, but I'd also wager that the Scooby would be the easier car to drive on the road and get the most from without scaring yourself witless too.
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I'd have the Turbo!
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Same goes to the guys who have GT3's
I've seen that video footage of the Spec C lap. I needed a change of underwear on three occassions just watching it!!!
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i had dvd of sti 4 going around ring by jap rally driver-scarey on 2 wheels at some points scoobys do very well considering they are a 4 door saloon, i would be well peeved off if i hasd a gt3 getting sub 8 minute times( i can dream) to be flashed by scooby wanting past!
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13 April 2006, 05:33 PM
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More so: the Scooby would be easier- and more forgiving- at its limit I'd bet!
I've seen that video footage of the Spec C lap. I needed a change of underwear on three occassions just watching it!!!
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I've seen that video footage of the Spec C lap. I needed a change of underwear on three occassions just watching it!!!
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Only one I can find has a terrible download rate (racingflix.com)
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They do quite a bit of developement of the Spec C at the Ring also.
Likewise with the Evo
IIRC the Spec adorns a Nürburgring sticker from the factory.
Likewise with the Evo
IIRC the Spec adorns a Nürburgring sticker from the factory.
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Originally Posted by wrxtankie
They do quite a bit of developement of the Spec C at the Ring also.
Likewise with the Evo
IIRC the Spec C adorns a Nürburgring sticker from the factory.
Likewise with the Evo
IIRC the Spec C adorns a Nürburgring sticker from the factory.
Shows the outline of the track with 'Spec C - Keep attacking the Nurburgring' slogan on it
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