Another eBay facepalm moment...
Another eBay facepalm moment...
01 September 2012, 11:20 PM
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It's barried up (ok, plenty are so maybe not just that on its own).
It's "mega fast" - well over 300bhp". So basically he's bullsh1tting and hasn't the foggiest on what power it's running. No mention of a remap for proof of power so could be running rich/lean and standard power still (even a remap done by himself seeing as you said it was so easy
). Just a boost controller but no information regards who fitted it.
"Large turbo" - eh?
Any car with cheap stick on tat and a write up like that would/should instantaneously put 99% buyers off
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moment.
It's "mega fast" - well over 300bhp". So basically he's bullsh1tting and hasn't the foggiest on what power it's running. No mention of a remap for proof of power so could be running rich/lean and standard power still (even a remap done by himself seeing as you said it was so easy
). Just a boost controller but no information regards who fitted it."Large turbo" - eh?
Any car with cheap stick on tat and a write up like that would/should instantaneously put 99% buyers off
As said, another eBay
moment.
Last edited by chocolate_o_brian; 01 September 2012 at 11:23 PM. Reason: Sorry, mega fast not mental...
01 September 2012, 11:25 PM
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Ah, good not just me then. I can see past stick on tat which is easily removed with a heat gun and/or spanners. But the engine mods and general lack of information makes this IMHO an eBay special.
I'm glad you actually agreed, I thought Scoobynet had finally turned then with Toneh's response
01 September 2012, 11:35 PM
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It's barried up (ok, plenty are so maybe not just that on its own).
It's "mega fast" - well over 300bhp". So basically he's bullsh1tting and hasn't the foggiest on what power it's running. No mention of a remap for proof of power so could be running rich/lean and standard power still (even a remap done by himself seeing as you said it was so easy). Just a boost controller but no information regards who fitted it.
"Large turbo" - eh?
Any car with cheap stick on tat and a write up like that would/should instantaneously put 99% buyers off
As said, another eBay moment.
It's "mega fast" - well over 300bhp". So basically he's bullsh1tting and hasn't the foggiest on what power it's running. No mention of a remap for proof of power so could be running rich/lean and standard power still (even a remap done by himself seeing as you said it was so easy
). Just a boost controller but no information regards who fitted it."Large turbo" - eh?
Any car with cheap stick on tat and a write up like that would/should instantaneously put 99% buyers off
As said, another eBay
moment.And what you could say a brief eBay description
I'm guessing you don't know the car or the owner and just decided of the little amount of info given its bs , yeah it may well be , then again might not
How do you know ?
And btw yep mapping is easy and you wouldn't DIY map that car
Because DIY software does not support it
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01 September 2012, 11:44 PM
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So youve decided to judge it on looks ( which is personal preference issue)
And what you could say a brief eBay description
I'm guessing you don't know the car or the owner and just decided of the little amount of info given its bs , yeah it may well be , then again might not
How do you know ?
And btw yep mapping is easy and you wouldn't DIY map that car
Because DIY software does not support it
And what you could say a brief eBay description
I'm guessing you don't know the car or the owner and just decided of the little amount of info given its bs , yeah it may well be , then again might not
How do you know ?
And btw yep mapping is easy and you wouldn't DIY map that car
Because DIY software does not support it
But if you want to focus on the looks, the general concensus of cars which look like this is that the owners talk figures out of thin air, air which has protruded from their back passages. I very much doubt this is the exception to the rule...A 'brief' description? No, clueless bullsh1t more like. If you have a car running "well over 330bhp" and that is "mega fast", (and the guy himself has claimed the car was a hobby) then you would think a little more detail to substantiate his claims would be warranted. That's why I call bullsh1t on his figures, especially given it has boost anf fuelling controllers over an actual remap.
01 September 2012, 11:50 PM
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If i saw any advert saying done by a diy mapper, id stamp it bollocks and sent it back, no way id take a chance on a unknown mapper although he maybe quite competent, but my money says otherwise and id rather pay extra
02 September 2012, 12:01 AM
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Where did I say I was judging on looks? My first sentence actually said I was doing the opposite BECAUSE cheap stick-on tat can be removed But if you want to focus on the looks, the general concensus of cars which look like this is that the owners talk figures out of thin air, air which has protruded from their back passages. I very much doubt this is the exception to the rule...
A 'brief' description? No, clueless bullsh1t more like. If you have a car running "well over 330bhp" and that is "mega fast", (and the guy himself has claimed the car was a hobby) then you would think a little more detail to substantiate his claims would be warranted. That's why I call bullsh1t on his figures, especially given it has boost anf fuelling controllers over an actual remap.
But if you want to focus on the looks, the general concensus of cars which look like this is that the owners talk figures out of thin air, air which has protruded from their back passages. I very much doubt this is the exception to the rule...A 'brief' description? No, clueless bullsh1t more like. If you have a car running "well over 330bhp" and that is "mega fast", (and the guy himself has claimed the car was a hobby) then you would think a little more detail to substantiate his claims would be warranted. That's why I call bullsh1t on his figures, especially given it has boost anf fuelling controllers over an actual remap.
It's all assumption
Man have I heard this before
Never assume anything
Come on man , you not learnt yet lol
02 September 2012, 12:02 AM
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02 September 2012, 12:04 AM
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cars like these are the reason for this http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=162&i=23995
I remember last September seeing (my now) Impreza wagon for sale at £1,395
Admittedly rusty rear arches are just becoming an issue but it was totally standard when purchased - not any more though under the bonnet.
02 September 2012, 12:10 AM
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It's ok looking and pointing out a motor and saying it's all bs but you've also got to take price into account
It's not like he's asking 5k is it
02 September 2012, 12:16 AM
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The hypocrisy is strong in this one..
02 September 2012, 12:26 AM
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cars like these are the reason for this http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=162&i=23995
No worse than the hundreds of cars that are described as mint only to discover they are sheds when you go and look at em
Show me a car dealer that don't come out with a certain amount of bull when it comes to selling
Tell me you know for fact that car is not running a safe 300ish
And I'll go back to cutting my toe nails
02 September 2012, 12:40 AM
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I personally don't think the advert is what I would describe as over the top with bs
No worse than the hundreds of cars that are described as mint only to discover they are sheds when you go and look at em
Show me a car dealer that don't come out with a certain amount of bull when it comes to selling
Tell me you know for fact that car is not running a safe 300ish
And I'll go back to cutting my toe nails
No worse than the hundreds of cars that are described as mint only to discover they are sheds when you go and look at em
Show me a car dealer that don't come out with a certain amount of bull when it comes to selling
Tell me you know for fact that car is not running a safe 300ish
And I'll go back to cutting my toe nails
We'll agree to disagree on your first sentence.
Regards his car running "well over" 300bhp, (not 300ish safely as you said), with just boost/fuel controllers, I am always dubious about this as are others. You spend many ££ on supposedly getting your car to this power but don't even have it mapped for the mods? Or fit a simple controller to deal with 40-50% more power. Past experience makes me dubious of that.
If you think a certain amount of bullsh1t is to be expected or even accepted (regardless of whether dealers do or do not do it), then that is a further enditement against the sinking ship that is the Subaru brand
Enjoy cutting your nails, I'm off to bed
02 September 2012, 12:43 AM
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Right just read through the ad again
He lists the mods , fair enough seems ok
He says it's fast over 300 , maybe ( we don't know )
It's been his hobby , that doesn't mean he's done the work
There are plenty of guys on here that have modded scoobys as a hobby and the most they have done themselves is wash it
The only thing you have to go on in that advert that may be bull
Is the hp figure
So like I said you don't know , you're guessing it's not 300ish when you could also guess it is
He lists the mods , fair enough seems ok
He says it's fast over 300 , maybe ( we don't know )
It's been his hobby , that doesn't mean he's done the work
There are plenty of guys on here that have modded scoobys as a hobby and the most they have done themselves is wash it
The only thing you have to go on in that advert that may be bull
Is the hp figure
So like I said you don't know , you're guessing it's not 300ish when you could also guess it is
02 September 2012, 12:53 AM
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Doubt it is 300
My classic had fmic ,turbo and bits
That was 307
Should have looked at the pics eh
Could have done my toe nails in one go instead of stopping
02 September 2012, 08:23 AM
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There are some harsh critics on here. While too garish for some tastes the car has a tidy engine bay and clean interior, 10 months tax and a year's Mot. The seller has probably done himself no favours with the OTT description (which may actually be genuine) but for £1,500? Unless the engine is a wreck it would be a decent punt for little money.
