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05 September 2006, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by simpsons !
Scoop and spoiler look ok 
got pic from an import salvage website
05 September 2006, 10:56 PM
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The tyres look a bit odd to me. Almost like slicks. Cant quite make out what they are dont look much like road tyres. What do you lot think.
Have seen cars with lesser side imacts than that where people have died. Lets hope they didn´t have a passenger with them at the time!
Have seen cars with lesser side imacts than that where people have died. Lets hope they didn´t have a passenger with them at the time!
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05 September 2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Whitehorn
The tyres look a bit odd to me. Almost like slicks. Cant quite make out what they are dont look much like road tyres. What do you lot think.
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06 September 2006, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Whitehorn
The tyres look a bit odd to me.
06 September 2006, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tyron.c
This time next week it will be back on the road, ringer of course 
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06 September 2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
how do you mean ringer? wouldnt it take more than a week to repair that car? youve lost me...
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06 September 2006, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
Surely semi slicks like that aren't going to be good for our wet roads?
Im thinking of some winter tyres soon
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06 September 2006, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
Surely semi slicks like that aren't going to be good for our wet roads?
I use them through the summer months and switch to something more suitable for the wetter times.
06 September 2006, 11:59 AM
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If they are standard Subaru fitment from the factory, then I can see some sort of insurance and court claims against Subaru.
06 September 2006, 12:03 PM
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Why, they are fully road legal and EU approved If you drive beyond the adhesion of any tyre, can you blame the manufacturer 
And if it is proven you were breaking the speed limit at the time then how can you blame anyone but yourself. Too many people looking to blame anyone else for their own mistakes or inadequacies these days 
If you drive beyond the adhesion of any tyre, can you blame the manufacturer And if it is proven you were breaking the speed limit at the time then how can you blame anyone but yourself. Too many people looking to blame anyone else for their own mistakes or inadequacies these days
06 September 2006, 12:09 PM
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I appreciate they are legal and EU approved but, if they are specifically pointed out to be a major factor in a number of accidents, then I'd assume some sort of legal challenge will be launched for compensation etc.
I'm not condoning any compensation claims, merely speculating that fitment of tyres of this sort may leave them open to challenges in the future.
I'm not condoning any compensation claims, merely speculating that fitment of tyres of this sort may leave them open to challenges in the future.
06 September 2006, 03:17 PM
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strange how that picture has been in the back of one of the jap mags adverts for months, if not a year even, yet its for sale now........
06 September 2006, 04:35 PM
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It was bought by a guy that transfered all the stuff into a classic, Engine, gear box, brakes etc. I'm sure it appeared in Jap performance after the transplant.
06 September 2006, 06:55 PM
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The tyres as stated are standard... i have been told to just run the pressure around 28-30psi when it gets really wet and they shouldnt be that bad (providing you dont drive on them like you can on a dry road, since not many 'winter tyres' will perform like these when it is hot/dry.. if any)
Not so bothered about the Newage for some reason
06 September 2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
how do you mean ringer? wouldnt it take more than a week to repair that car? youve lost me...
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repair it?
surely you know what a ringer is?
07 September 2006, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by tyron.c
your kidding right?
repair it?
surely you know what a ringer is?
repair it?
surely you know what a ringer is?
07 September 2006, 09:36 PM
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Tyres are as above Bridgestone. Worst tyre ever made and were a contributory factor in me writing off my STI. Grip levels are v poor to say least unless u warm tyres up first. Read on an American website that Bridgestone have been taken to court before over their dangerous tyres! If u have these on your Scoob change them tomorrow, or if ur local KwikFit is still open do it now before they shut. Oh and drive carefully on way there!!!
07 September 2006, 09:40 PM
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You are right. I get the mag every month and it did do a feature on a classic with a newage transplant.
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It was bought by a guy that transfered all the stuff into a classic, Engine, gear box, brakes etc. I'm sure it appeared in Jap performance after the transplant.
07 September 2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by anthscooby01
Tyres are as above Bridgestone. Worst tyre ever made and were a contributory factor in me writing off my STI. Grip levels are v poor to say least unless u warm tyres up first. Read on an American website that Bridgestone have been taken to court before over their dangerous tyres! If u have these on your Scoob change them tomorrow, or if ur local KwikFit is still open do it now before they shut. Oh and drive carefully on way there!!!