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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 02:57 PM
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Stuck my foot down on a dual carriageway and WOW, best mod you can do is to drive on a day like today, around zero degrees and damp!!

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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 03:01 PM
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Its England say no more

Good for a bit of low speed fun in an empty car park though
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 05:01 PM
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It's that slippy about, even my Fiesta feels quick

Ahhhh greasy roundabouts and the joy that is lift off oversteer

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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 05:07 PM
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This weather is dam fine aslong as the other nutters can handle it in there nice safe front wheel drive cars. But the Impreza was certainly designed for cold mornings and empty damp roads. Cant wait to try her in the Snow
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 10:58 PM
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Managed to get my MR2 very sideways off a roundabout on Friday night - scary stuff, as it was in 2nd gear at about 40mph. Back end kicked right out but controlled it well with good throttle use. I think...or good luck whichever.

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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 11:05 PM
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Spun mine tonite! Very close to hedge, good luck or skill? Luck.
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 11:20 PM
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Great isn't it. I went out yesterday & a mist had fallen which made it even better. The dense air also makes the exhaust a lot more beefy
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 12:56 AM
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Not for one Integrale owner at Oulton Park on Saturday - lost it into the barriers.....shame.

Not for me driving home in the fog for four hours.....although the exhaust note was music!

Take care
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:00 AM
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Not all good....

Decatted the car during the summer, had my first overboost/fuel-cut moment in 5th gear on the A3 Shat me up right and proper I can tell you

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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:08 AM
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I find crisp dry sub zero mornings the best for out and out performance.

Does dampness improve power for a given ambient temp?
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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:09 AM
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Damp-ish weather, worn PZeros... Slidetastic mate in a sort of 4 wheels spinning way...

Good fun providing you're expecting it
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