another Scooby scalp in a diesel
24 February 2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by chiark
Craig, you're obviously deluded. Nothing is quicker than a scoob, especially not a diesel. Now, quick, take your medication and let's hear no more of this mad talk.
Is it good form for Moderators to join in the baiting ? still I suppose you need your fun as well
Now where's that video
24 February 2005, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AllanP
Is it good form for Moderators to join in the baiting ? still I suppose you need your fun as well
24 February 2005, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sith
Like duh! Diesel with 200+lbft of torque at 2000rpm versus scoob with not a lot at 2000rpm. I'd expect the scoob to struggle. 
My turbo doesn't wake up untill almost 3000 rpm.
My turbo doesn't wake up untill almost 3000 rpm.
Now if you want real power from a 2ltr...... 200+lbs at 2000rpm, 331lbs at 3500rpm
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24 February 2005, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigH
Think you missed the comment above....
You can't argue with it - sometimes diesels are quicker than scoobs. I know that's nothing actually to brag about though 'cos scoobs aren't very fast.
You can't argue with it - sometimes diesels are quicker than scoobs. I know that's nothing actually to brag about though 'cos scoobs aren't very fast.
25 February 2005, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Ah diesel.... only good for pulling caravans
Now if you want real power from a 2ltr...... 200+lbs at 2000rpm, 331lbs at 3500rpm
Tony
Now if you want real power from a 2ltr...... 200+lbs at 2000rpm, 331lbs at 3500rpm
Tony
Tis a pity that at 2000rpm I only have 250+ and at 3500 a meagre 365
25 February 2005, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigH
Insecure Scoob owners Matt? On here? Never!
We better not mention a 535 or 335d which will hand a scoob it's *** on a plate.
Sad that a Scoob can't put up a good fight even against diesels nowadays.....
We better not mention a 535 or 335d which will hand a scoob it's *** on a plate.
Sad that a Scoob can't put up a good fight even against diesels nowadays.....
How does it compare to the BMW M5 ?
exactly
25 February 2005, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TaviaRS
Let's see, Scoob v M5?
My money would be on the M5
My money would be on the M5
From this thread my money would be on the diesel. Especially if one of you Diesel owners who are posting has anything to go by!!
25 February 2005, 02:22 PM
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Dunno on the 535d v the M5, would be close I reckon 
Just looked at the stats for the 535d and it is a bit of a beast 273bhp and 560nm of torque 
New M5 looks even more scarey, 507bhp and 520nM of torque :feckmesmiley:
Shame they are so lardy at 1735 and 1830kg respectively
Just looked at the stats for the 535d and it is a bit of a beast
273bhp and 560nm of torque New M5 looks even more scarey, 507bhp and 520nM of torque :feckmesmiley:Shame they are so lardy at 1735 and 1830kg respectively
25 February 2005, 02:39 PM
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yes but everyone knows that tractors run on red diesel which is poo compared to the more expensive stuff
I will however have the best of both worlds soon... just ordered a new UK spec STi and am giving the 03 Golf GT TDi (130bhp) to the wife
Think I may be pinching the diesel back on the long haul journeys to save on the fuel (then again)
I will however have the best of both worlds soon... just ordered a new UK spec STi and am giving the 03 Golf GT TDi (130bhp) to the wife
Think I may be pinching the diesel back on the long haul journeys to save on the fuel
(then again)
25 February 2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TaviaRS
Dunno on the 535d v the M5, would be close I reckon
Just looked at the stats for the 535d and it is a bit of a beast 273bhp and 560nm of torque New M5 looks even more scarey, 507bhp and 520nM of torque :feckmesmiley:
Shame they are so lardy at 1735 and 1830kg respectively
Just looked at the stats for the 535d and it is a bit of a beast
273bhp and 560nm of torque New M5 looks even more scarey, 507bhp and 520nM of torque :feckmesmiley:Shame they are so lardy at 1735 and 1830kg respectively
25 February 2005, 05:37 PM
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Moderators rely on your faith, for without faith, what are we?
FWIW my money would be on the M5, but I'd be willing to place money that there'd be some instances when the M5 was nervous. Not many, granted
What with this thread, and the Civic Type R thread, I think scoobynet is covering the power vs torque argument quite conclusively.
There is no right answer . But anyone who hasn't driven a performance diesel really should go and try one - I was truly stunned, and as a result the scoob has gone. I'm afraid I don't count the new golf 2.0 TDI as a performance diesel... The old 1.9 seemed better to me?
FWIW my money would be on the M5, but I'd be willing to place money that there'd be some instances when the M5 was nervous. Not many, granted
What with this thread, and the Civic Type R thread, I think scoobynet is covering the power vs torque argument quite conclusively.
There is no right answer
. But anyone who hasn't driven a performance diesel really should go and try one - I was truly stunned, and as a result the scoob has gone. I'm afraid I don't count the new golf 2.0 TDI as a performance diesel... The old 1.9 seemed better to me?
25 February 2005, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chiark
There is no right answer
. But anyone who hasn't driven a performance diesel really should go and try one - I was truly stunned, and as a result the scoob has gone. I'm afraid I don't count the new golf 2.0 TDI as a performance diesel... The old 1.9 seemed better to me?and they can both **** on the newer breed of pikey Impreza owner,only the old blokes who drive like ***** can keep up with me (or the old blokes that don't drive like ***** but have awesome cars,like Theo,or maybe drive like ***** AND have an awesome car,like Docjock)
25 February 2005, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dba
and they can both **** on the newer breed of pikey Impreza owner,only the old blokes who drive like ***** can keep up with me (or the old blokes that don't drive like ***** but have awesome cars,like Theo,or maybe drive like ***** AND have an awesome car,like Docjock)
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25 February 2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dba
I can't decipher that,its written in pikey,but if you are asking do i drive like a ****,then yes,i do.
25 February 2005, 08:10 PM
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Well it's looking like we're not going to see this cooking (sorry roasting) video, perhaps it was only a simmering after all
Makes you think about some of these claims doesn't it.
Allan
Makes you think about some of these claims doesn't it.
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25 February 2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AllanP
Well it's looking like we're not going to see this cooking (sorry roasting) video, perhaps it was only a simmering after all
Makes you think about some of these claims doesn't it.
Allan
Makes you think about some of these claims doesn't it.
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25 February 2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DocJock
I've seen it
Hang on a cotton picking minute............. have we gone full circle here.
The last time we met you were driving an Impreza, how come Mr dba is saying you have an awesome car, when he started off suggesting that an Sti was nothing to right home about.
Is this a wind up
25 February 2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by trails
to be fair the latest breed of common rail diesels are fantastic improvement on 'traditional' diesels you need to drive one to really appreciate them...they are a fantastic engines especially on long journeys; effortless to drive and they will surprise a lot of cars.
I actually agree with you.