WhitlandSubaru

We are considering building a fast wagon to see if we can set a speed record. Is 200mph possible?

G.Mac

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Andy f has already gone over 200mph if memory serves

WhitlandSubaru

in a wagon?

G.Mac

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http://www.andyforrestperformance.co.uk/index2.html

towards the bottom

"Unbeaten again in 2008



2008 season sees a change of spec, bodywork is widened out to 22b spec plus a further 2" !Wheels are 10x17" and running 275/40-17" tyres to fill the fat arches. A fresh new paint scheme completes the look.

The car this year has been returned to a more circuit biased spec whilst retaining full road legality, this has added a bit more weight with Ohlins suspension, heavy ARB's and big brakes, we still however managed to repeat our record breaking 9.1 second 1/4 mile run at Santa Pod whilst in circuit race trim.

2008 draws to a close and our car remains unbeaten on top speed (210.2 mph) and 1/4 mile records for a UK Subaru."


edit.. no not in a waggon. If you get it light enough and powerfull enough it should be possible I would recon

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well thats the thought any way. Light and big power!!!!

Paulo P

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Dave Wallis was attempting to get his wagon to 200mph many moons ago but it seemed to fizzle out Shame because it was really pushing the boundries back then.

si 42

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would love a go in it murray when its done good luck with it can get 155 mph out of my wagon but imagine the other 45 mph is a lot hardier to achieve

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The plan is to flat bottom it, to create less drag,

Rez

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As a wagon nut I would love to see you even attempt it.. go on, you know you wanna

MattyB1983

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200mph wagon !!!!
I love it.

g7prs

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Good luck!

Hope you have very deep pockets.

stevebt

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Seeing the banana thru a build and knowing that only manages 194mph at the moment make me think if your aiming for a 200mph car you will need a big drawer full of cash and loads of patience. Also are you going to be the one to drive at 200mph+ as it takes a lot of ***** as I certainly wouldn't like to drive at that speed.

SwissTony

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Get this guy to drive it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9O23TQIrg

stevebt

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I bet he was a little pissed off when the wheel came off Here is a guy spinning out at 183mph at Marham which incedently will be one of the only placed you may able to have a go at reaching a 200mph terminal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0oJ2wQiu2Y

WhitlandSubaru

Its not going to be a cheap project but fun! We have allot of parts her got a spare stand alone ecu off the rally car etc etc.

Ill be driving! 130mph + through the woods, 200mph + going straight in an open space will be slightly less pant browning!!!

jef

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put wings on it just incase lol

good luck, would be impressive to see!

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We have an ideal place locally to try the run, famous for speed records. And not the local dual carriage before you ask

yabbadoo4

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go for it!! being a wagon owner id love to see you achieve your aim. as said hope u have some disposable income to throw at it, good luck.

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Nothing like a sensible family run around

Neil..

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Don't take this the wrong way, but If you need to ask whether it is possible, I doubt you are capable...

200 in a Subaru is not just a case of bolting a load of parts together, or throwing money at it.


I'm not sure if the Gobstopper ever acheived it, and the money spent on that was into 6 figures AFAIK, and some pretty clever people behind it.


I would love nothing more than for you to prove me wrong, so go for it.

WhitlandSubaru

can only but try, few melted pistons later we may get there. I know one thing we will have a laugh trying