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Dec 22nd, 2012, 17:37 | #41 | |
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Agreed, if I was going to consider going a reliable 300 plus, would go different route but unless you had a switchable map and/or boost or trick LSD, would start to get undriveable at that (I believe that with it's trick bits, a Focus RS will still pull you into the verge or middle of road if you don't keep a tight grip on steering and think that is 305bhp?) Thumbs up on jet ski too - always thought about one but I'm too far from sea and right now not on my list! As mate said this morning on the job side "Just a question of time".... Reminded me of Depeche Mode track and probably right. 4 possibles on go but won't be until New Year. Roll on 2013! All the best Grant |
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Dec 22nd, 2012, 18:16 | #42 |
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Hi Grant,
There is a lot to be said for having the car on the road as much as possible and as the car drives very well in the tune it's in I'm happy. Probably the same as you feel about yours. My problem is being a petrol head and always wanting something faster! I must resist =] 300bhp as we all know is more than enough, it's hard not to begin chasing the figures once you get started. It's quite addictive. May be a good idea not to get your car dyno'd, it may start you off down that road lol Good luck on the job front! I was actually listening to Depeche Mode last night coincidently! Cheers, Mitch.
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Dec 22nd, 2012, 19:30 | #43 | |
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Mate had an older Skyline with stupid power and it was a hoot and I've seen MR2's at well over 500bhp for same money as a nearly new Mondeo. But being absolutely honest, the STI RA was probably best most useable I've had. Lightened, with the electronic centre diff, GEMS ECU and plated rear diff and as a point to point on B roads, not much would touch it. Could get std car and put to same spec or a good one similar for £5k. And despite the image, I DO like my Subarus!!!! Cheers Grant |
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Dec 22nd, 2012, 19:54 | #44 |
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I like them too, I think it's a car I need to get out of my system one day for sure. Buying the fruits of someone else's labours also seems the best bet. Tuning always comes in at double the expense as first thought!
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Dec 22nd, 2012, 20:23 | #45 |
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A car you will probably get INTO your system lol!! Get a good one that hasn't been thrashed (they do exist) and you'll see what it's all about. Hardly "luxurious" inside, but well screwed together and functional (never had any issues with interior/instrument lights etc lol!!!
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The car I'm talking about is a phase 2 and has been on the same rollers with 2 different turbos .a stock 14t and a ccr 14,16t hybrid on stock engine management no remap just Vxr 470 injectors and was pushing the same power at 1.4 bar.now we have fitted a 18t the car is totally different and the one he has has a angled exhaust housing and running 1.3 bar and is totally fast compared to before .but we will get the car on the rollers though.
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