Another Astra VXR owner
21 November 2006, 12:27 PM
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Another Astra VXR owner
Took the Impreza to work today, just got on the sliproad for the A19 and I notice an Astra behind me accelerating. Then he pulls alongside me and tries to bait me into a race. I'm not bothered as I don't like racing on the main road in rush hour and the engine was stone cold so I didn't bother and after about 15 seconds he gave up and went on his merry way.
Anyhoo, get to work about 20 mins later, and this berk is waiting outside for me, turns out he works in the same building as me. As I walk over to the main door, he starts gving it I beat your STI, my Astra is quicker than your rice rocket blah blah blah. I said whatever pal, the engine was cold, it was busy and not worth the risk. He then turns on me, and says why can't you Jap owners admit when you are beaten by a better car. I wasn't going to stand there and argue the point, I just said fine and left him on another planet.
Get a message via email from a mate in the building saying this guy is going round telling everyone he beat an STI in his standard VXR this morning, and as he knows I'm the only person here with one, he assumed it was me. I replied telling him my version of events, he laughed and said he knew this guy was FOS. Now I don't care what he says to to other people, I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
And the best bit, he's not a snot nosed kid, he's 43 years old, married with kids. I'm 28, and I've got me head screwed on properly. Honestly, respect your elders. Not when they are as daft as this nugget
Just thought I'd share my early morning story.
Cheers
Matt
Anyhoo, get to work about 20 mins later, and this berk is waiting outside for me, turns out he works in the same building as me. As I walk over to the main door, he starts gving it I beat your STI, my Astra is quicker than your rice rocket blah blah blah. I said whatever pal, the engine was cold, it was busy and not worth the risk. He then turns on me, and says why can't you Jap owners admit when you are beaten by a better car. I wasn't going to stand there and argue the point, I just said fine and left him on another planet.
Get a message via email from a mate in the building saying this guy is going round telling everyone he beat an STI in his standard VXR this morning, and as he knows I'm the only person here with one, he assumed it was me. I replied telling him my version of events, he laughed and said he knew this guy was FOS. Now I don't care what he says to to other people, I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
And the best bit, he's not a snot nosed kid, he's 43 years old, married with kids. I'm 28, and I've got me head screwed on properly. Honestly, respect your elders. Not when they are as daft as this nugget
Just thought I'd share my early morning story.
Cheers
Matt
had you thought of that?
lol but not a better all rounder
21 November 2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by collierm
Took the Impreza to work today, just got on the sliproad for the A19 and I notice an Astra behind me accelerating. Then he pulls alongside me and tries to bait me into a race. I'm not bothered as I don't like racing on the main road in rush hour and the engine was stone cold so I didn't bother and after about 15 seconds he gave up and went on his merry way.
Anyhoo, get to work about 20 mins later, and this berk is waiting outside for me, turns out he works in the same building as me. As I walk over to the main door, he starts gving it I beat your STI, my Astra is quicker than your rice rocket blah blah blah. I said whatever pal, the engine was cold, it was busy and not worth the risk. He then turns on me, and says why can't you Jap owners admit when you are beaten by a better car. I wasn't going to stand there and argue the point, I just said fine and left him on another planet.
Get a message via email from a mate in the building saying this guy is going round telling everyone he beat an STI in his standard VXR this morning, and as he knows I'm the only person here with one, he assumed it was me. I replied telling him my version of events, he laughed and said he knew this guy was FOS. Now I don't care what he says to to other people, I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
And the best bit, he's not a snot nosed kid, he's 43 years old, married with kids. I'm 28, and I've got me head screwed on properly. Honestly, respect your elders. Not when they are as daft as this nugget
Just thought I'd share my early morning story.
Cheers
Matt
Anyhoo, get to work about 20 mins later, and this berk is waiting outside for me, turns out he works in the same building as me. As I walk over to the main door, he starts gving it I beat your STI, my Astra is quicker than your rice rocket blah blah blah. I said whatever pal, the engine was cold, it was busy and not worth the risk. He then turns on me, and says why can't you Jap owners admit when you are beaten by a better car. I wasn't going to stand there and argue the point, I just said fine and left him on another planet.
Get a message via email from a mate in the building saying this guy is going round telling everyone he beat an STI in his standard VXR this morning, and as he knows I'm the only person here with one, he assumed it was me. I replied telling him my version of events, he laughed and said he knew this guy was FOS. Now I don't care what he says to to other people, I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
And the best bit, he's not a snot nosed kid, he's 43 years old, married with kids. I'm 28, and I've got me head screwed on properly. Honestly, respect your elders. Not when they are as daft as this nugget
Just thought I'd share my early morning story.
Cheers
Matt
assess the situation properly and bow out than planting the
right foot and hoping for the best. The guy seems like
complete dobber. Good on ya buddy.
Craig.
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21 November 2006, 03:10 PM
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Good man for not taking the bait.
Respect.
What was the fool thinking trying to bait you on a busy road.
I would've knocked his head off for being so inconsiderate to the general public.
Prat, Ok rant over
Respect.
What was the fool thinking trying to bait you on a busy road.
I would've knocked his head off for being so inconsiderate to the general public.
Prat, Ok rant over
21 November 2006, 03:14 PM
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Well done mate well proud of ya. Takes alot bigger man to
assess the situation properly and bow out than planting the
right foot and hoping for the best. The guy seems like
complete dobber. Good on ya buddy.
Craig.
assess the situation properly and bow out than planting the
right foot and hoping for the best. The guy seems like
complete dobber. Good on ya buddy.
Craig.
If he's behaving like that, imagine how he would have behaved if you had given in to race him. Irrespective of the outcome he'd obviously have something to say about it.
People like that its better to let them carry on regardless. An ex-neighour of mine was convinced his IS200 Lexus would destroy my car (his wife had even commented "I'd drive Edds car anyday but not ***, its way too powerful"). I've never even bothered to pass comment to either person.
You just have to smile at these types of people. Just think your lucky you aren't one of them
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
and remind him it's a vauxhall.....with front wheel drive at that....
COME ON LETS HAVE YA!!
COME ON LETS HAVE YA!!
I actually drive a Vauxhall as a company car and it is pants, but will do 60mpg on a 70mph run though.
21 November 2006, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by collierm
I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
21 November 2006, 05:04 PM
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I think Clarkson took one of these around the Top Gear track a while ago, it was impressively quick in a line but understeer`s like mad if pushed in the bends. I think He said "If you see one of these wheel spinning around your area it is just your Neighbour trying to drive to work and not some kid in a stolen car." or something along those lines..........
21 November 2006, 05:07 PM
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i have seen those vxr's and in my 275bhp sti8 it virtually kept up with me, is this just my lack of experience?
But yes it is a vauxhall, and i would have another scooby any day
But yes it is a vauxhall, and i would have another scooby any day
21 November 2006, 08:04 PM
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Well done for not taking the bait. I work 3 miles from home and the engine doesn't get chance to warm up fully. I always get some dick trying it on but i never rev over 3k. This no doubt gives plenty of people the chance to tell their silly little friends they 'beat an Impreza' Fu*kwits!
At the end of the day, the bellend you work in the same building as drives a Vauxhall, enough said.
I have never bought one and probably never will.
At the end of the day, the bellend you work in the same building as drives a Vauxhall, enough said.
I have never bought one and probably never will.
21 November 2006, 08:14 PM
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Whilst I was running in my new WRX and being very strict about the 4k limit I got passed a swift Gti full of young lads.
Heard later on the grape vine that he was telling everyone how he smashed my scooby all over the place.
A fair few years ago I owned a swift gti and for what they are there quite quick but there no match for an impreza.
Heard later on the grape vine that he was telling everyone how he smashed my scooby all over the place.
A fair few years ago I owned a swift gti and for what they are there quite quick but there no match for an impreza.
21 November 2006, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nik52wrx
Well done for not taking the bait. I work 3 miles from home and the engine doesn't get chance to warm up fully. I always get some dick trying it on but i never rev over 3k. This no doubt gives plenty of people the chance to tell their silly little friends they 'beat an Impreza' Fu*kwits!
At the end of the day, the bellend you work in the same building as drives a Vauxhall, enough said.
I have never bought one and probably never will.
At the end of the day, the bellend you work in the same building as drives a Vauxhall, enough said.
I have never bought one and probably never will.
. i have only one word for the muppet NEVER
21 November 2006, 09:13 PM
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"I hate people who think their car is quick".
"My scooby is much quicker"
Anyone else spot the irony?
No criticism of original poster who "rose above it" and displayed more sense.
If we're comparing, in a straight line, standard 2L STi at ~265bhp with 4wd transmission losses and ~100kg extra weight will not be significantly different to VXR at ~240bhp, lighter, much better torque spread and lower transmission losses. Powering out of wet corners, the STi will be much quicker.
Put either against a genuinely quick car (big power scoobs/evos included), either would lose fairly miserably, with the owner thinking "damn subarus, think they're quick, ha ha".
"My scooby is much quicker"
Anyone else spot the irony?
No criticism of original poster who "rose above it" and displayed more sense.
If we're comparing, in a straight line, standard 2L STi at ~265bhp with 4wd transmission losses and ~100kg extra weight will not be significantly different to VXR at ~240bhp, lighter, much better torque spread and lower transmission losses. Powering out of wet corners, the STi will be much quicker.
Put either against a genuinely quick car (big power scoobs/evos included), either would lose fairly miserably, with the owner thinking "damn subarus, think they're quick, ha ha".
21 November 2006, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobyspanners
I think Clarkson took one of these around the Top Gear track a while ago, it was impressively quick in a line but understeer`s like mad if pushed in the bends. I think He said "If you see one of these wheel spinning around your area it is just your Neighbour trying to drive to work and not some kid in a stolen car." or something along those lines..........
Look at the lap times in EVO, the VXR is the 3rd quickest hot hatch, .05 seconds behind the Clio 182 cup, and half a second off the 3.2L 4wd Golf R32; that puts it ahead of Megane trophy, 130i M sport, Cupra R, Focus ST, Cooper S etc.
Perhaps the chronic understeer and complete inability to handle is a little bit overplayed. Admittedly, compare it to a decent Evo, or the current STi, it's rather a lot slower, and lap times alone don't make it a decent drive. However, it's a hot hatch, and as hot hatches go, it's one of the fastest.
21 November 2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by collierm
Took the Impreza to work today, just got on the sliproad for the A19 and I notice an Astra behind me accelerating. Then he pulls alongside me and tries to bait me into a race. I'm not bothered as I don't like racing on the main road in rush hour and the engine was stone cold so I didn't bother and after about 15 seconds he gave up and went on his merry way.
Anyhoo, get to work about 20 mins later, and this berk is waiting outside for me, turns out he works in the same building as me. As I walk over to the main door, he starts gving it I beat your STI, my Astra is quicker than your rice rocket blah blah blah. I said whatever pal, the engine was cold, it was busy and not worth the risk. He then turns on me, and says why can't you Jap owners admit when you are beaten by a better car. I wasn't going to stand there and argue the point, I just said fine and left him on another planet.
Get a message via email from a mate in the building saying this guy is going round telling everyone he beat an STI in his standard VXR this morning, and as he knows I'm the only person here with one, he assumed it was me. I replied telling him my version of events, he laughed and said he knew this guy was FOS. Now I don't care what he says to to other people, I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
And the best bit, he's not a snot nosed kid, he's 43 years old, married with kids. I'm 28, and I've got me head screwed on properly. Honestly, respect your elders. Not when they are as daft as this nugget
Just thought I'd share my early morning story.
Cheers
Matt
Anyhoo, get to work about 20 mins later, and this berk is waiting outside for me, turns out he works in the same building as me. As I walk over to the main door, he starts gving it I beat your STI, my Astra is quicker than your rice rocket blah blah blah. I said whatever pal, the engine was cold, it was busy and not worth the risk. He then turns on me, and says why can't you Jap owners admit when you are beaten by a better car. I wasn't going to stand there and argue the point, I just said fine and left him on another planet.
Get a message via email from a mate in the building saying this guy is going round telling everyone he beat an STI in his standard VXR this morning, and as he knows I'm the only person here with one, he assumed it was me. I replied telling him my version of events, he laughed and said he knew this guy was FOS. Now I don't care what he says to to other people, I know my car is better, I don't need to brag about it. But this guy, come on, get a life.
And the best bit, he's not a snot nosed kid, he's 43 years old, married with kids. I'm 28, and I've got me head screwed on properly. Honestly, respect your elders. Not when they are as daft as this nugget
Just thought I'd share my early morning story.
Cheers
Matt
Next time you see he & he`s up for it, see him off big style.
If he does`nt bother trying to race you but starts to give you **** the best thing to do is butt him on the bridge of the nose. Just make sure there`s no witness`s about
21 November 2006, 09:36 PM
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Its still a Vauxhall no matter how quick it is. Give me the Golf or Focus any day over the Astra.
Good job i'm more than happy with my STI PPP
Good job i'm more than happy with my STI PPP
Originally Posted by hades
Unusual that, as Clarkson is normally so fair and balanced
about Vauxhalls.
Look at the lap times in EVO, the VXR is the 3rd quickest hot hatch, .05 seconds behind the Clio 182 cup, and half a second off the 3.2L 4wd Golf R32; that puts it ahead of Megane trophy, 130i M sport, Cupra R, Focus ST, Cooper S etc. Perhaps the chronic understeer and complete inability to handle is a little bit overplayed. Admittedly, compare it to a decent Evo, or the current STi, it's rather a lot slower, and lap times alone don't make it a decent drive. However, it's a hot hatch, and as hot hatches go, it's one of the fastest.
about Vauxhalls.
Look at the lap times in EVO, the VXR is the 3rd quickest hot hatch, .05 seconds behind the Clio 182 cup, and half a second off the 3.2L 4wd Golf R32; that puts it ahead of Megane trophy, 130i M sport, Cupra R, Focus ST, Cooper S etc.
Perhaps the chronic understeer and complete inability to handle is a little bit overplayed. Admittedly, compare it to a decent Evo, or the current STi, it's rather a lot slower, and lap times alone don't make it a decent drive. However, it's a hot hatch, and as hot hatches go, it's one of the fastest.
21 November 2006, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nik52wrx
Its still a Vauxhall no matter how quick it is. Give me the Golf or Focus any day over the Astra.
The difference being, exactly? Apart from a few suburban housewives with Golfs, no-one is gonig to buy any of these for the brand image. So if you're in the market for a hot hatch, drive them and then select which is best, instead of trying to sound like Clarkson.
Whilst I like scoobs and drive one (hence I'm here), plenty of people would say "it's still a Subaru, no matter how quick it is"; we ain't driving around in premium brand cars ourselves, just cars that are quick A-B for the cash.
21 November 2006, 09:53 PM
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I am sorry if saying i would rather have an R32 or a RS Focus over a Astra makes me sound like Clarkson. I have never liked Vauxhalls and can't see me ever getting one. That is my choice .
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Originally Posted by hades
yeah, you got me there. I mean, driving a Vauxhall, when you could drive a Ford . . . . The difference being, exactly?
Apart from a few suburban housewives with Golfs, no-one is gonig to buy any of these for the brand image. So if you're in the market for a hot hatch, drive them and then select which is best, instead of trying to sound like Clarkson.
Whilst I like scoobs and drive one (hence I'm here), plenty of people would say "it's still a Subaru, no matter how quick it is"; we ain't driving around in premium brand cars ourselves, just cars that are quick A-B for the cash.
The difference being, exactly? Apart from a few suburban housewives with Golfs, no-one is gonig to buy any of these for the brand image. So if you're in the market for a hot hatch, drive them and then select which is best, instead of trying to sound like Clarkson.
Whilst I like scoobs and drive one (hence I'm here), plenty of people would say "it's still a Subaru, no matter how quick it is"; we ain't driving around in premium brand cars ourselves, just cars that are quick A-B for the cash.