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Old 25 October 2010, 07:14 PM
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Default Impreza and Focus RS in Highlands

Dont condone the driving but its a cool vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kvg2MfcBm0
Old 25 October 2010, 07:33 PM
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i drive that road a lot
it's stupid to put it on youtube(but it is a great road)

The police already patrol it on weekends
Old 25 October 2010, 07:34 PM
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You think this video is cool, in what way exactly?

I know you say you don't condone the driving but

2 idiots are racing along a public road and nearly crashing into on coming traffic.

or the 2 guys driving have no driving skills but because they own 'rally' reps it gives them some amazing talent

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Old 25 October 2010, 07:34 PM
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I wish it was in the Highlands,as it is a great stretch of tarmac.It is near Stirling(I think),unfortunately for me!
Pity about the poor driving skills,on show,unless they didn't know the road,too well.
And if that's the case they are mad!
Enjoyed the video,all the same,although I wouldn't want to be out and about when those two are out,for a thrash.Some pretty close ones.
It has got me thinking about Focus RS's.
Chris

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Old 25 October 2010, 07:35 PM
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looks like fun. the rs seemed the better planted car to me!
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Originally Posted by Boyakasha
You think this video is cool, in what way exactly?

I know you say you don't condone the driving but

2 idiots are racing along a public road and nearly crashing into on coming traffic.

or the 2 guys driving have no driving skills but because they own 'rally' reps it gives them some amazing talent
give the guy a break 13 posts in ffs, scoobynet is dying a slow death lately as it is!
Old 25 October 2010, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Boyakasha
You think this video is cool, in what way exactly?

I know you say you don't condone the driving but

2 idiots are racing along a public road and nearly crashing into on coming traffic.

or the 2 guys driving have no driving skills but because they own 'rally' reps it gives them some amazing talent
lol, and you are the ScoobyNet authority on whether a video is cool or not!?!?!

I enjoyed it!
Old 25 October 2010, 07:49 PM
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Looks like a great road
Old 25 October 2010, 07:49 PM
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Good post. I did not know there are such nice roads up north.
Old 25 October 2010, 08:04 PM
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cool vid, classic Impreza and a "new" RS
Old 25 October 2010, 08:16 PM
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must be nice if you have to commute on that road everyday, although replacing tyres and brakes every month could be expensive lol
Old 25 October 2010, 08:17 PM
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Interested to hear if the Impreza is modded or not as seems to keep up quite easily

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Old 25 October 2010, 08:22 PM
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modded or not, still cheaper and so cooler
Old 25 October 2010, 08:31 PM
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some pretty dodging driving from the focus, quite eratic, does look like a good stretch of road though
Old 25 October 2010, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispy200+
some pretty dodging driving from the focus, quite eratic, does look like a good stretch of road though
+1

I must admit I'm glad I wasn't coming the other way... especially when the Scoob was sideways...

Don't they grip ?

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Old 25 October 2010, 08:50 PM
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Focus driver didn't seem too confident in his machine! Good vid though.
Old 25 October 2010, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fastboyslim
Good post. I did not know there are such nice roads up north.
There are much better roads than that further NW. Drive the A835 from Ullapool, A837, onto A894. Quiet roads - built for Scoobies
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Originally Posted by 73henny
There are much better roads than that further NW. Drive the A835 from Ullapool, A837, onto A894. Quiet roads - built for Scoobies
I see my monthly fuel bill going up loads this month!!!
Old 25 October 2010, 10:43 PM
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Had 4 years in the highlands with my Scooby, loved every trip out into the windy bits. Have not done that run but there are enough roads north of Ben nevis to play on.
Old 25 October 2010, 10:47 PM
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Has the impreza driver got a frog in the passenger seat?
Old 25 October 2010, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by fastboyslim
I see my monthly fuel bill going up loads this month!!!
Worth every penny - trust me. Have a look on google maps. Paste this ; 58.216302,-4.999294 into google maps then go onto street view
Old 25 October 2010, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Boyakasha
You think this video is cool, in what way exactly?

I know you say you don't condone the driving but

2 idiots are racing along a public road and nearly crashing into on coming traffic.

or the 2 guys driving have no driving skills but because they own 'rally' reps it gives them some amazing talent
Lol calm down calm down keyboard warrior!

Anyway the A68 from Northumberland to Edinburgh is an unbelievable road!
Old 26 October 2010, 12:12 AM
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I think its pointless. The Focus driver is looking in his mirror for most of this as most of us would be... Its easy to learn from the late breaking of the driver in front .. On the open roads he pulls away very well and dare I say on a track he would have greater confidence, only increasing the gap.

It's like a police chase, wait from the pressure to hit the leader... the focus driver needs a scooby
Old 26 October 2010, 12:24 AM
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that rs focus handles like dam all
Old 26 October 2010, 02:11 AM
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good vid - not too sure why they don't bother doing it on track though, especially when trackdays are so cheap nowdays
Old 26 October 2010, 08:45 AM
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Watching the RS's cornering lines made me smile.... Like he was steering a boat
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Originally Posted by Boyakasha
You think this video is cool, in what way exactly?

I know you say you don't condone the driving but

2 idiots are racing along a public road and nearly crashing into on coming traffic.

or the 2 guys driving have no driving skills but because they own 'rally' reps it gives them some amazing talent
OMG, I bet your the life and soul of a party. NOT ..........
Old 26 October 2010, 09:41 AM
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I can't see what all the fuss is about, that road looked ****e and the driver of the Ford was driving like a nobber, class one nobber at that. The scoob just followed the nobber, that is all.
Old 26 October 2010, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Boyakasha
or the 2 guys driving have no driving skills
In a nutshell yes, absolutely no talent what so ever - constantly on the brakes at the slightest kink in the road.
Most likely they think they're invincible in their "rally" cars
Old 26 October 2010, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DCI Gene Hunt
I can't see what all the fuss is about, that road looked ****e and the driver of the Ford was driving like a nobber, class one nobber at that. The scoob just followed the nobber, that is all.
Have to say I agree. I watched it and thought 'yeah. so what?'


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