POLICE AND HIGH POWER CARS!!! PMSFL
11 December 2004, 06:07 PM
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POLICE AND HIGH POWER CARS!!! PMSFL
i was just told the funniest thing i've herd for some time .
a friend of mine who has left the force now was speaking with someone he new and he was telling him that our local plod had a loan of a a new evo or something 45k the price tag was on it. well there were 10 of them fighting over the car to take it out first so they tossed the coin for it . so the guy who won only had it for about 20mins and mangled it, total right off and was'nt evan responding to anything.
what's your thoughts on that
richie
a friend of mine who has left the force now was speaking with someone he new and he was telling him that our local plod had a loan of a a new evo or something 45k the price tag was on it. well there were 10 of them fighting over the car to take it out first so they tossed the coin for it . so the guy who won only had it for about 20mins and mangled it, total right off and was'nt evan responding to anything.
what's your thoughts on that
richie
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12 December 2004, 01:17 AM
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I guess thats the new FQ400 then. They are are seriously quick but if you are new too evo's they will bite.Trust me!! My advice to any newbie evo owners is to get it on a track or runway to provoke the oversteer and learn how to get it back in relative safety cos you do really have to learn how to drive them otherwise it can go pear-shaped when it finally does let go.
12 December 2004, 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappydoo
I guess thats the new FQ400 then. They are are seriously quick but if you are new too evo's they will bite.Trust me!! My advice to any newbie evo owners is to get it on a track or runway to provoke the oversteer and learn how to get it back in relative safety cos you do really have to learn how to drive them otherwise it can go pear-shaped when it finally does let go.
)Police people aren't (usually) the cleverest of folk, so the fact that one of them managed to mangle an evo within minutes of setting off in the ****** comes as no surprise.
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12 December 2004, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappydoo
I guess thats the new FQ400 then. They are are seriously quick but if you are new too evo's they will bite.Trust me!! My advice to any newbie evo owners is to get it on a track or runway to provoke the oversteer and learn how to get it back in relative safety cos you do really have to learn how to drive them otherwise it can go pear-shaped when it finally does let go.
Wondered when you were going to turn up scrap!! 
12 December 2004, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Twigster Home
Wondered when you were going to turn up scrap!! DOH beat me to it, but lisa did say to KERB it and not say anything hehehe
12 December 2004, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrappydoo2003
They did this to an Escort Cosworth they were testing about 10 years ago.. I remember seeing it on a flat bed lorry being recovered..
i was telling my m8 this story 2day and he mentioned that same escort it came into his garage
it was a FQ 400 AND HE SAID THE O-60 IS 2.8 SECONDS IS THAT CORRECT
13 December 2004, 01:57 AM
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That is correct mate,
It does 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds but some journo's have launched it and i think they had just approx 2.8 seconds. I wouldnt advise that though unless you are will to pay for a new gearbox etc.
Twig & NWS
Yeh its all fun and games. Old jokes though eh? Seriously though, you do have to learn the evo otherwise you will defo do the wrong thing come understeer time and then the AYC will come and over correct. Maybe they should have got an uprated rally ACD with quicker software mapped in to help catch it earlier, the difference is really noticable and it reacts very quickly indeed
That is correct mate,
It does 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds but some journo's have launched it and i think they had just approx 2.8 seconds. I wouldnt advise that though unless you are will to pay for a new gearbox etc.
Twig & NWS
Yeh its all fun and games. Old jokes though eh?
Seriously though, you do have to learn the evo otherwise you will defo do the wrong thing come understeer time and then the AYC will come and over correct. Maybe they should have got an uprated rally ACD with quicker software mapped in to help catch it earlier, the difference is really noticable and it reacts very quickly indeed
13 December 2004, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappydoo
Rich
That is correct mate,
It does 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds but some journo's have launched it and i think they had just approx 2.8 seconds. I wouldnt advise that though unless you are will to pay for a new gearbox etc.
Twig & NWS
Yeh its all fun and games. Old jokes though eh? Seriously though, you do have to learn the evo otherwise you will defo do the wrong thing come understeer time and then the AYC will come and over correct. Maybe they should have got an uprated rally ACD with quicker software mapped in to help catch it earlier, the difference is really noticable and it reacts very quickly indeed
That is correct mate,
It does 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds but some journo's have launched it and i think they had just approx 2.8 seconds. I wouldnt advise that though unless you are will to pay for a new gearbox etc.
Twig & NWS
Yeh its all fun and games. Old jokes though eh?
Seriously though, you do have to learn the evo otherwise you will defo do the wrong thing come understeer time and then the AYC will come and over correct. Maybe they should have got an uprated rally ACD with quicker software mapped in to help catch it earlier, the difference is really noticable and it reacts very quickly indeed ..........................so..............
...does this mean you won't be meeting with any kerbs in the future??
..Sorry.. HAD to do it !!
13 December 2004, 01:12 PM
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Scrap mate, I was only referring to you appearing on Evo related threads mate, not ressurecting old injuries mate (at least not this time!)
You can't associate me with these mad mob of rabble!!
I know what you mean mind, I er, 'Scratched' one on a test-drive (was just curious) after overcooking the grip levels a bit!!!
You can't associate me with these mad mob of rabble!!
I know what you mean mind, I er, 'Scratched' one on a test-drive (was just curious) after overcooking the grip levels a bit!!!
13 December 2004, 06:07 PM
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I know its all babble twig, no worries, i'll just blame it on Newport white scooby hehe!! 'Overcooking the grip levels abit' nutter
Phil,
Who's to say eh? It does mean that the car is alot more controlable now yeh especialy without the weight in it, lol sorry couldnt resist!! Cant stop physics though can ya especially if your ploughing into a corner at rediculous speeds lol
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Who's to say eh? It does mean that the car is alot more controlable now yeh especialy without the weight in it, lol sorry couldnt resist!! Cant stop physics though can ya especially if your ploughing into a corner at rediculous speeds lol
13 December 2004, 06:40 PM
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FQ 400 was on top gear last night racing agianst a lambo.
looks like it had a little bit of turbo lag
maybe thats the only time the police can drive a fast car when it's having a bit of lag
lol.
richie
looks like it had a little bit of turbo lag
maybe thats the only time the police can drive a fast car when it's having a bit of lag
lol.
richie
13 December 2004, 06:49 PM
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it was an FQ 320 that got wrapped up...... complete right off aswell.
They have estimated the police officers speed at roughly 80-85mph in a 40mph. Will he get done for this now ? I F**KING DOUBT IT
They have estimated the police officers speed at roughly 80-85mph in a 40mph. Will he get done for this now ? I F**KING DOUBT IT
13 December 2004, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by richie,7,RA,spec C
FQ 400 was on top gear last night racing agianst a lambo.
looks like it had a little bit of turbo lag
maybe thats the only time the police can drive a fast car when it's having a bit of lag
lol.
richie
looks like it had a little bit of turbo lag
maybe thats the only time the police can drive a fast car when it's having a bit of lag
lol.
richie
I hope your going to take it easy on us southerners on sunday
what currency you merthyr boys operating on at the moment!!!! only joking ,looking forward to good old chin wag mate.
13 December 2004, 07:15 PM
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i'l take any credit cards you got m8??
but for a sound investment you can't go wrong with a few pairs of white socks ,they are all the rage at the mo lol
nice1 kev cu at the castle mukka
richie
as for taking it easy ????????? on the breaks is it
but for a sound investment you can't go wrong with a few pairs of white socks ,they are all the rage at the mo lol
nice1 kev cu at the castle mukka
richie
as for taking it easy ????????? on the breaks is it
13 December 2004, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by richie,7,RA,spec C
i'l take any credit cards you got m8??
but for a sound investment you can't go wrong with a few pairs of white socks ,they are all the rage at the mo lol
nice1 kev cu at the castle mukka
richie
as for taking it easy ????????? on the breaks is it
but for a sound investment you can't go wrong with a few pairs of white socks ,they are all the rage at the mo lol
nice1 kev cu at the castle mukka
richie
as for taking it easy ????????? on the breaks is it
richie , your a star!!!!
now where is that old shell suit???
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