Another top speed brag
04 July 2005, 01:27 PM
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Driving at the speed on an empty motorway with no one else in the car and no one else on the road is fine.
That way, if you lose it, you die and your scooby dies! Perhaps you can be buried in the same grave together!
"He lies Bob and his beloved scooby- RIP"
That way, if you lose it, you die and your scooby dies! Perhaps you can be buried in the same grave together!
"He lies Bob and his beloved scooby- RIP"
04 July 2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lordharding
Cant believe that people but scoobys and never exceed 110 MPH
yes perhaps 150mph for a breif moment is excessive on public roads but on a empty mtorway where there are no cars knocking about is safe in my eyes.
people that are saying thats rediculous and that driving fast is not about going in a straight line are worse in my eyes. fast road driving out in the country on twisty roads is more dangerous, who's to say theres not going to be a pedestrian or a cyclist in the middle of the road round the corner you're doing 80 round? however dont get me wrong i love a back road thrash also.
anyone who buys a scooby buys one because of its pedigree, handling ect.
Whats the point in buying a scoob if you are never going to take advantage of it once in a while.
Surely people that daily speed in built up area are more of a risk to themselves and other people than one guy on his own in his scoob nipping on an empty motorway.
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04 July 2005, 01:57 PM
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i used to see what my speed my cars would go never been over 130 tho. got my scooby now and never been over 90 but i got a wife and kids to live for now. but as long as no one is on the road it is your life as long as no one dies with u?
04 July 2005, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
i can safely say my tuscan was 390bhp..... 
04 July 2005, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Abdabz
In his first post he says it was a private motorway??? Never seen one before - thats some land you got there!!
If it was a public road then irrespective of conditions you are an absolute chuffin d1ckhead of the highest order.
Its the "conditions" you havent scoped before you engaged on the "thrust 2 impression" were debris / diesel etc on the road, the chavvy kids dropping small stones off a bridge further up the road etc which at that speed would kill you (and hopefully only you) dead dead dead...
Of course there is the small matter that its illegal - and again if you were on a public motorway where speed limits apply you should have been banned and heavily fined - possibly jailed...
I've owned 2 scoobs over 3 years now and neither has ever gone over 110. My 02WRX which I have had now for 3 months hasnt been up to 100. A Nissan Micra could also do 100 indeed - but it wouldnt get there as quickly, be as much fun on country lanes or satisfy my passion for Imprezas that I've had for 10 years now...
Bragging 157 just makes you a total n0b IMO...
If it was a public road then irrespective of conditions you are an absolute chuffin d1ckhead of the highest order.
Its the "conditions" you havent scoped before you engaged on the "thrust 2 impression" were debris / diesel etc on the road, the chavvy kids dropping small stones off a bridge further up the road etc which at that speed would kill you (and hopefully only you) dead dead dead...
Of course there is the small matter that its illegal - and again if you were on a public motorway where speed limits apply you should have been banned and heavily fined - possibly jailed...
I've owned 2 scoobs over 3 years now and neither has ever gone over 110. My 02WRX which I have had now for 3 months hasnt been up to 100. A Nissan Micra could also do 100 indeed - but it wouldnt get there as quickly, be as much fun on country lanes or satisfy my passion for Imprezas that I've had for 10 years now...
Bragging 157 just makes you a total n0b IMO...
04 July 2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by T.J
what a complete to**ER
In accordance to someone else comment, I also bought the car for the handling capabilities and not the top speed, although it is a bonus.
From the political stand point this exercise was performed on and I quoted 'a private motorway' so no fear anyone else was at risk here. Would never attempt this with any passengers.
PS. is that a CEL present on the dash of the dude's display showing 160?
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04 July 2005, 03:56 PM
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I'm not going to get involved in the speed debate, as its been done to death and I won't add anything original. What I would say is that top speed just isn't that exciting, from a driving standpoint, it's more about the transgression from the rules etc and uncertainity about whether you'll get caught. I don't know about the rest of you, but my insurance is bad enough as it is, so there is no way I'd want to make it worse by risking a ban from V-maxing it down a M-way.
It's the acceleration, deceleration and cornering forces that the "thrill of driving" a performance car is all about IMHO. That's why I got the scooby. That, and the noise!!! :-)
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It's the acceleration, deceleration and cornering forces that the "thrill of driving" a performance car is all about IMHO. That's why I got the scooby. That, and the noise!!! :-)
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04 July 2005, 06:25 PM
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has anyone been to the classic car show they hold at birmingham. And paid money ot the sporting bears foundation to have a ride in some of the exotica. I have and let me tell you he was not hanging around. At one point he was up to just over 140 mph. Mind you it was a 7ltr V8 DWR cobra with 560Bhp. God it was quick. The police just sort of turned a blind eye as long as no problems were caused. It was very good.
04 July 2005, 07:49 PM
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Got it off the clock after this pic but camera was shaking too much, wasnt on a motorway either, my private test track in northern Scotland! no cops,no cameras but plenty sheep!
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04 July 2005, 10:09 PM
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in my old wrx i had a speedo reading of 165 mph a few times....which i did when i first bought her and just to see what she could do......but then you grow up and slow down on public roads.......
04 July 2005, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobedoo
quite correct my friend, travelling at such a speed on public roads is a very dangerous occupation and I am not proud of doing so - just suprised at how capable these cars are of such speeds. I've only managed 150 out of a bike and thought that could never be beaten by any car I could ever own.
In accordance to someone else comment, I also bought the car for the handling capabilities and not the top speed, although it is a bonus.
From the political stand point this exercise was performed on and I quoted 'a private motorway' so no fear anyone else was at risk here. Would never attempt this with any passengers.
PS. is that a CEL present on the dash of the dude's display showing 160?
Regards
Tony Blair
In accordance to someone else comment, I also bought the car for the handling capabilities and not the top speed, although it is a bonus.
From the political stand point this exercise was performed on and I quoted 'a private motorway' so no fear anyone else was at risk here. Would never attempt this with any passengers.
PS. is that a CEL present on the dash of the dude's display showing 160?
Regards
Tony Blair
TB ......we all know he's a to**ser
04 July 2005, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by T.J
Its one thing doing it but coming on here bragging about it/attempting to defend it ...........truely pathetic...
TB ......we all know he's a to**ser
TB ......we all know he's a to**ser
just look at the feedback man... the community of scoobynet loves the top speed thrill....
and by the way, what model Volvo do you drive again
04 July 2005, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobedoo
I appologise is if I didn't reply to your original response in a sarcasitic manner....
just look at the feedback man... the community of scoobynet loves the top speed thrill....
and by the way, what model Volvo do you drive again
just look at the feedback man... the community of scoobynet loves the top speed thrill....
and by the way, what model Volvo do you drive again
ITS A HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR FOR FU*KS SAKE so the way i see it is,
If your not gonna drive it like subaru intended i suggest you trade it in for a Daewoo or the likes!
04 July 2005, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobedoo
I appologise is if I didn't reply to your original response in a sarcasitic manner....
just look at the feedback man... the community of scoobynet loves the top speed thrill....
and by the way, what model Volvo do you drive again
just look at the feedback man... the community of scoobynet loves the top speed thrill....
and by the way, what model Volvo do you drive again
easily top 190mph and take a picture of the dash...your point?
05 July 2005, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kingpin_zx7rr
Not sure what the point of this thread is? I could then leave the scoob at home roll out my
ZX12R Ninja which canhttp://www.koups.com/sales/kawasaki/...ZX12R-Dash.jpg easily top 190mph and take a picture of the dash...your point?
ZX12R Ninja which canhttp://www.koups.com/sales/kawasaki/...ZX12R-Dash.jpg easily top 190mph and take a picture of the dash...your point?
05 July 2005, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by STI Craig
Top speed runs rule !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nuf said on this post i think!!!!
nuf said on this post i think!!!!
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
05 July 2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by P4LNY
I Agree
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
05 July 2005, 12:32 PM
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But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises [/QUOTE]
got upto indicated 145mph and thought i was pushing it!
Glad to say i also fall into the above under 25 group and staying there for another 3 yrs before my crisis.
[/QUOTE] got upto indicated 145mph and thought i was pushing it!
Glad to say i also fall into the above under 25 group and staying there for another 3 yrs before my crisis.
05 July 2005, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by P4LNY
I Agree
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
05 July 2005, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by STI Craig
Top speed runs rule !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nuf said on this post i think!!!!
nuf said on this post i think!!!!
05 July 2005, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by P4LNY
I Agree
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
But then like myself you and most of the like minded probably fall into the under 25 group, in where we have bought a performance car to use exactly as that, not because were having a Mid-life Crises
05 July 2005, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
You're laughing about the incongruity of the singular "a" and the plural "crises" aren't you?
I could tell.
I could tell.
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