Awww cr@p...

[_Batty_]

isn't power a funny thing.
as i was mentioning to Fibbs last weekend i was totally happy with the Alfa, and its power, which has lasted about 6 months.
Last night i took out a mates WRX STi.
Now i have to be honest that the styling of the rally specials has never done much for me, although i knew they are quick.
So i planted the throttle in 1st, and yup, you guessed it, giggled like a little school girl.
20 mins later, after alittle drive, im now yearning for more power
and my bank balance was just looking rosy

[iaint]

_Batty_ said:

isn't power a funny thing.
as i was mentioning to Fibbs last weekend i was totally happy with the Alfa, and its power, which has lasted about 6 months.
Last night i took out a mates WRX STi.
Now i have to be honest that the styling of the rally specials has never done much for me, although i knew they are quick.
So i planted the throttle in 1st, and yup, you guessed it, giggled like a little school girl.
20 mins later, after alittle drive, im now yearning for more power
and my bank balance was just looking rosy

Go pistonless. It's so wrong but feels so good

go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on

[_Batty_]

Iain i don't need any help.
already soooo tempted

[turbo-tastic]

Everybody needs forced induction

YOU need forced induction

You know it makes sense

[tuttle]

turbo-tastic said:

Everybody needs forced induction

YOU need forced induction

You know it makes sense

Amen

[havoc]

turbo-tastic said:

Everybody needs forced induction

YOU need forced induction

You know it makes sense

Now you're just being silly. Go on, admit it!!!

What he needs is light weight and precise, communicative controls...and an exhaust note to die for! Anything else is just a waste of metal!!!

[_Batty_]

havoc said:

turbo-tastic said:

Everybody needs forced induction

YOU need forced induction

You know it makes sense

Now you're just being silly. Go on, admit it!!!

What he needs is light weight and precise, communicative controls...and an exhaust note to die for! Anything else is just a waste of metal!!!

i have all except the first bit.
unless you count 1440kgs as light
i know the alfa ain't exactly slow, but i havn't been forced in my seat that much since i drove a Chim 500 and Gaz took me for a spin
(yet to try the Tuttle mobile )

[_Batty_]

Gazboy said:

The Supe is a bit quicker now mate...

spill the beans sir, what have you been up to?
BTW Gaz i've just noticed you've done 20,000 more posts than me, and only been here for 1 month more

Edited by _Batty_ on Wednesday 12th July 16:53

[TomK]

If i could afford the car and the insurance i'd have to buy an rx-7, soo fast AND soo beautiful



I've been joined longer than you batty but still have only managed a measily (sp?) 15 posts, i dont think im quite social enough

[bint]

I'd have to have an RX7 over a Scooby too.......

Much more interesting and rare and more of a head turner - fooking quick and I just love the way they envelope you and make you feel part of the car.

Not driven a Scooby so I can't really compare - but I do appreciate how good they are.

<zealot>You could always buy a Celica GT4 4WD, turbo and slightly more interesting than a Scooby but with similar power etc :P </zealot>

[_Batty_]

bint said:

I'd have to have an RX7 over a Scooby too.......

NOI but GT4's arn't quite my 'bag' (see above reason on scoobies)
im scared to drive a rex.
because i know if i do, i'll want one

[iaint]

_Batty_ said:

bint said:

I'd have to have an RX7 over a Scooby too.......

NOI but GT4's arn't quite my 'bag' (see above reason on scoobies)
im scared to drive a rex.
because i know if i do, i'll want one

If you've got suitable insurance you're welcome for a little spin* at the RR day...

I'm that evil

* Not literally

[trackdemon]

Power is a bit like sex and money ...... no matter much you've got you always get used to it and want more

Nonetheless.... how about a slice of Japanese exotica, staying with the V6/gorgeous sound theme (And faster than a Supra )

[_Batty_]

you probs ate too many pies Gaz
thanks Iain, i love you too
theres a Rex for sale local, might ask the owner if i can take it out (i'll pay petrol etc)

[trackdemon]

I think its the torque converter eating up some of your power, no other reasonable explanation - in theory it should be faster given the turbo's. Sounds like we clocked the same speeds last time @ VMAX so your upgrades have evened things up a bit....

[bint]

Gazboy said:

........interesting figures and stuff....

Hmm actually, I'd have the NSX over the Rex - but you HAVE to take up the offer of driving the rex - seriously, everyone should drive one at least once. I'd hate the running costs mind........................that's one area the scooby might win it....

[TomK]

I was suprised at those figures, i was always under the impression that the rex was faster than the supe'. Oh well shows what i know. Think i'd still take the rex, there's something about it (not to take anything away from the supe' of course).

[iaint]

Gazboy said:

TomK said:

I was suprised at those figures, i was always under the impression that the rex was faster than the supe'. Oh well shows what i know. Think i'd still take the rex, there's something about it (not to take anything away from the supe' of course).

Remember these are yank spec cars. In the article they did mention they were disapointed with both as they had previously performed better times in other tests.

I think that the contemporary J spec cars were very close, the rex did very well on 0-60 due to ~100kg advantage.

The rex went from 255 on release to 265 and eventually 280. The last rexes (Spirit R models ) were 280 in the way that the supras were. That is to say all dyno'd in the UK so far have gone well over 300! The Later rexes were generally accepted as being 4.9-5.1 0-60 (model dependant).