STI Vs Cupra R
19 December 2005, 01:54 PM
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STI Vs Cupra R
This is an interesting read.
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74166
Please dont start a flame war, its non std Vs std, so this is more for interest!!
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74166
Please dont start a flame war, its non std Vs std, so this is more for interest!!
19 December 2005, 02:00 PM
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to let the oil temp cool down! It was reading 150C. 
That doesn't sound good!!
0-60 and he demolished me
0-100mph and the sti was a good few lengths in front 0-130mph was even stevens 
So the Sti type R is faster in real word speeds than a Cupra R with Nitrous then? I'm also guessing its oil temp was not 150C!!
No need for a flame war me thinks!
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That doesn't sound good!!0-60 and he demolished me
0-100mph and the sti was a good few lengths in front 0-130mph was even stevens So the Sti type R is faster in real word speeds than a Cupra R with Nitrous then? I'm also guessing its oil temp was not 150C!!
No need for a flame war me thinks!
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19 December 2005, 02:01 PM
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One of the only few things I liked about my Revo'd LCR was the in-gear acceleration.
Never ever inspired confidence to push on B-Roads.
LOVED the look of the car though, still do.
Never ever inspired confidence to push on B-Roads.
LOVED the look of the car though, still do.
20 December 2005, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
So the Sti type R is faster in real word speeds than a Cupra R with Nitrous then? I'm also guessing its oil temp was not 150C!!
NS04
I could well believe a 150C oil temp, on my last car the oil temp gauge read like a speedo above 100, although it wasn't working the time I did do 150, it did read 130C at 130mph on a previous occaision.
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21 December 2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
to let the oil temp cool down! It was reading 150C.
That doesn't sound good!!
0-60 and he demolished me 0-100mph and the sti was a good few lengths in front 0-130mph was even stevens
So the Sti type R is faster in real word speeds than a Cupra R with Nitrous then? I'm also guessing its oil temp was not 150C!!
No need for a flame war me thinks!
NS04
That doesn't sound good!!0-60 and he demolished me
0-100mph and the sti was a good few lengths in front 0-130mph was even stevens So the Sti type R is faster in real word speeds than a Cupra R with Nitrous then? I'm also guessing its oil temp was not 150C!!
No need for a flame war me thinks!
NS04
21 December 2005, 09:36 AM
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Just read it all, and at least he gave a honest opinion. And seems a good website, not one person on there was slagging a scooby off, and seemed to have respect for both cars. 
161mph was good going, Would love to know what my scooby would get on a private airfield.
161mph was good going, Would love to know what my scooby would get on a private airfield.
21 December 2005, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Just read it all, and at least he gave a honest opinion. And seems a good website, not one person on there was slagging a scooby off, and seemed to have respect for both cars.
22 December 2005, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RR
0-60mph aint real world speeds, drag strip yes. 40+ is a more real world test.
Besides, the scooby was ahead to 130mph. Whatever the reason, the scooby won to sensible speeds and proves, once again, why its the daddy!!! I have to say that the Leon sounds like a giggle though! I'm actually a fan of the Cupra R, fine cars, the pick of the VW hot hatch brigade if you ask me.
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22 December 2005, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Really? Lights to national speed limit for a B road? Besides, the scooby was ahead to 130mph. Whatever the reason, the scooby won to sensible speeds and proves, once again, why its the daddy!!!
I have to say that the Leon sounds like a giggle though! I'm actually a fan of the Cupra R, fine cars, the pick of the VW hot hatch brigade if you ask me.
Ns04
Besides, the scooby was ahead to 130mph. Whatever the reason, the scooby won to sensible speeds and proves, once again, why its the daddy!!! I have to say that the Leon sounds like a giggle though! I'm actually a fan of the Cupra R, fine cars, the pick of the VW hot hatch brigade if you ask me.
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from a standing start. Rolling start and the cupra kicked ****.
22 December 2005, 02:01 PM
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Horses for courses really...cupra been modified quite a bit
You throw some money at a standard Type-R and im sure it would be a different story altogether.
Would I own a Cupra-R.............you betcha best looking hot hatch out there.
Good read
You throw some money at a standard Type-R and im sure it would be a different story altogether.
Would I own a Cupra-R.............you betcha best looking hot hatch out there.
Good read
22 December 2005, 02:05 PM
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But how regularly can u use the Nitrous ? Surely it's not for every lights pull away ? So it's a bit false. I think it's impressive the Sti did that well against such a tuned beast.
22 December 2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mg driver
yes thats because he said he cant use the nitrous till 3rd gear and in a drag race you wont be using 3rd to reach 60 will you.
Who said anything about using it to 60
People bang on about the Cupra being as quick off the mark.
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23 December 2005, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
What's your point ??
Who said anything about using it to 60
People bang on about the Cupra being as quick off the mark.
Rob
Who said anything about using it to 60
People bang on about the Cupra being as quick off the mark.
Rob
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23 December 2005, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RR
No they dont, they say the exact opposite. But also think of the chav factor, the cupra driver drives around in a respected smart looking motor, the sti driver has his baseball cap on backwards and shellsuit from the 80's, look at the image the classic sti shapes portray its not always about 0-60.
23 December 2005, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
The Cupra R needs nitrous to out pace a Type R !!!
But even with that was beasted to 60
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But even with that was beasted to 60
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23 December 2005, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sgcooby
Yawn. Not the old baseball cap backwards again. Come on get a mind of your own. You are only copying what other ill informed people have said. The only image problems these cars have is the ones numpties like you create. Try using a bit more imagination and creativity in your posts please.
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Now where's me baseball cap..... DAMN IT!!!!!
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23 December 2005, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RR
No they dont, they say the exact opposite. But also think of the chav factor, the cupra driver drives around in a respected smart looking motor, the sti driver has his baseball cap on backwards and shellsuit from the 80's, look at the image the classic sti shapes portray its not always about 0-60.
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23 December 2005, 02:35 PM
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Its the same with any car you get. They usually have a negative image portrayed by some. Feel sorry or me; I drive a saxo vts! Cracking little car, but I do get sick of the image sometimes. Drive the Scooby with pride, it's such a good car and most people would have one over any Seat.
23 December 2005, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitchy260
Only because of the 0-xxxmph
The car had to make up for the mauling it got off the line which in day to day life simply wont happen!
The car had to make up for the mauling it got off the line which in day to day life simply wont happen!
So you're saying that 0-100 is irrelevant for everyday driving
The STi kicked won up to speeds that matter.
What this thread demonstrates that even a car that is not exactly slow in the first place with nitros still can't catch a std Sti Type R till 130+ and doesn't show a demonstrable advantage till 100+mph. All this from a car that can do that comes with a 3yr warranty (in Japan) and will deliver that degree of performance all the time. How long will the Leon last with nitros.....not anywhere near as long I'd suggest.
Merry xmas all.
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23 December 2005, 05:29 PM
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very good read that post, cupra must have long ratio gearbox. in my old battle axe wrx 93 i am reaching for 5th around 110mph. are there many uk tracks you can hit over 130mph