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How did the day go for Soobies ?
I heard the fabled Honda reliability took the day off
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Harlequin soob ftw
Pretty just slows you down
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On 24/09/2021 at 8:53 AM, Loren said:
At least BRZs are coming down in price.
300 kw 4wd BRZ will be plenty of fun.
Not in our lifetime.
The latest BRZ is still rwd, gets a 2.4 NA motor with a mighty 170kw/228bhp.
Which Focus RS were you referring to ?
The 2nd gen FWD one was rubbish, sounded amazing, didn't handle that well, and didn't feel like it had 300hp.
The later 4wd was a ball of fun with the rear clutch pack activated drift mode.
PS nice burns on the TM auction, what a bunch of bellends
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19 hours ago, Gripless said:
When I was at Toyota dealer the spec sheet they showed me was the poverty model so I dropped off the list.
still the Sti is going to be way faster.That might have been pre-release info.
In JDM land there are 3 versions, including a 1.5 NA FWD with 10-speed CVT
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I drove the black car in my pic above, it's one of the original TNZ press cars.
Faster and better handling than the current STI.
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On 12/09/2021 at 8:32 PM, Gripless said:
I was going to get the GR Yaris but we got the low spec model with no LSD etc.
NZ new got the best spec !
Circuit pack F+R LSDs plus the satnav, JBL stereo etc of the Comfort pack
Most of the stupid priced imports are low spec.
Avoid.
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On 21/08/2021 at 10:17 AM, Andy_Mac said:
How does one of those compare to a similar priced earlier gen R? I feel like i’d always want the R for the all wheel drive even if it's a more front biased setup compared to Subaru’s
Better late than never...
Mk7 GTI is a much sportier drive than a 6R.
The 6R uses the previous gen (Mk5) motor with cambelt and is much more reliable, many chain drive Mk6 GTI's have suffered from chain tensioner failures - expensive, often fatal.
Golfs use a Haldex AWD system, nominal 90/10 torque split to front, a slow reactive system.
Subaru's permanent AWD is a superior solution.
The 7R is much better but still no match for a GTI with VW's front LSD - like a Haldex operating on the same axle. A GTI Clubsport/Edition 40/40 Years - same car , different name for different markets, or the 7.5 GTI TCR are much better drives and once moving, just as fast or faster than a 7/7.5R.
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All rather underwhelming.
Best wait for the GR Corolla
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On 23/11/2020 at 9:30 AM, Joker said:
now you can carry 2x spare wheels hah
I dont mind mine with the STI wings on the back, front 'brush bar' (as some call it) is enough for me
Add a roof rack and carry a full set of spares 😁
Me fail - just noticed the date 😝
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try local subaru dealer ?
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3 hours ago, boon said:
Since you own a modern(ish) model it almost certainly has a very capable factory immobiliser. No key, no start the engine, end of conversation. Would be worth confirming that if it's a japanese import, though.
Only way you're pinching a modern one is either with the keys or with a towtruck.
did JDMs come with factory immobiliser ?
my 00 nz new sti v6 had a locally fitted security system.
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Bought a new one.
Black 2006 STI v10
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i'm no help.
not been to elite since eddie's days.
they have moved ?
2020 sti ?
i'd leave it alone !
last of the breed.
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On 13/09/2020 at 9:59 PM, Joker said:
@200k Id be weary of throwing any more at it
and there's no such thing as "Stage 2"
tell that to the vw guys
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New shoes, just in time for rainy season 😄
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not a bad collection,
my fav momos are pre-airbag - prototipo, veloce etc.
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can't afford a de lorean ?
try this 😂
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mitsubishi/auction-2642132835.htm
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in general...
if your car was first registered in New Zealand on or after 1 May 2010 and manufactured from 1 January 1990 and has a catalytic converter fitted, it will fail a WOF if you remove the cat,
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yep, it's return to palmy was shortlived, didn't know it was for sale, i might have been tempted back...
no idea who bought it but the car was in very good nick.
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i approve of those tyres
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definitely a crime !
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Blue one uses a Fast Car Company bodykit made in UAE.
https://www.motor1.com/news/359789/suzuki-jimny-amg-g63-lookalike/
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the w**k numbers on those cars is actually part of the car model name.
most modern audis have had their motors way out over the front axle line too.
but euros have long lost the plot with model numbers.
where once they told how big a motor was now they are either nostalgic eg. c63 or seemingly meaningless eg. x5 m40.
meanwhile, is a jimny dressed up to look like an amg g-wagen crime or not ?
i kinda like it...
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Manfeild Subaru Track Day Feb 19 2022
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Posted · Edited by newsuba
Where are the pix ?
The Golf TCR from Welly was doing 1:15s