Are non turbos welcome?
14 February 2009, 11:48 AM
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Are non turbos welcome?
Hi all, just bought a 99 2.0 Sport, needed something to replace my rusty Puma and as I do a lot of round town/short trips for my job a turbo was out. I'm collecting it on Monday, then I have a week off to get to grips with it!
14 February 2009, 11:55 AM
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I dont think that List-B tyres would be worthwhile on a Sport. Its only a 2 litre GL tarted up with a Turbo bumber and obsolete 15" wheels. The fuel economy might come as a nasty surprise too, because as well as being sluggish theyre not that much better than a turbocharged car when it comes to petrol...
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14 February 2009, 12:02 PM
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Use the black circles tyre finder to get your choices!
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14 February 2009, 12:16 PM
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Tyres for PASSENGER CARs very cheap, bargains, have a look and save
Im using Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX & Yokohama Parada Spec 2 on my both sets of alloys
Im using Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX & Yokohama Parada Spec 2 on my both sets of alloys
14 February 2009, 12:42 PM
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Im laughing at the foolish 'Sport' owner; who negged me for pointing out the Sports heritage (or lack of it: it was specified by the importers to cash in on the Turbos demand and it was extremely over-priced), disappointing performance and poor economy.
14 February 2009, 01:36 PM
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How do you find out who has negged you?
14 February 2009, 01:40 PM
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If your puma was the 1.7 then the scoob will not exactly be exciting in comparison. Puma's handling is exceptional for FWD and great steering - certainly better than a sport and almost as much fun as a Turbo.
I speak from experince, had a Turbo and partner a Puma, she used to get up early an take the scoob (sometimes if i was off), the Puma never dissappointed as an alternative
Not knocking the sport really, the Puma is a great carEnjoy your car and ask plenty of questions/get stuck in on here
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14 February 2009, 01:58 PM
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I know the Puma is great but I was loosing the battle against the rust and it's boot was too small for my job. I hardly ever get the chance to do really 'spirited' driving any more so unfortunately practicality wins.
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14 February 2009, 02:44 PM
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Underneath your post it says: This post is currently rated as......
It can be changed by certain people if they think you're talking rubbish or giving good advice. Basically used for thanking people for good advice or slagging them off if they have a different view to you
It can be changed by certain people if they think you're talking rubbish or giving good advice. Basically used for thanking people for good advice or slagging them off if they have a different view to you
14 February 2009, 06:38 PM
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I dont think that List-B tyres would be worthwhile on a Sport. Its only a 2 litre GL tarted up with a Turbo bumber and obsolete 15" wheels. The fuel economy might come as a nasty surprise too, because as well as being sluggish theyre not that much better than a turbocharged car when it comes to petrol...
But..... It has gone down on record as being the best handling standard-classic Subaru,
Still 4wd, but with an underpowered engine.
Ask anyone whos actually driven both.
Anyway, welcome to the 'Scooby'Net Forum.
14 February 2009, 06:43 PM
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Most people on here are good as gold. Some are complete *** who ls.
Imprezasport.net is ace.
Ive had a 1.6 and a sport and now have a Turbo, a sport and a MV pickup lol!
Imprezasport.net is ace.
Ive had a 1.6 and a sport and now have a Turbo, a sport and a MV pickup lol!
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