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Offline stealthwolf

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raped by a mini
« on: March 24, 2009, 11:20:06 pm »
Ok it wasn't a little mini but it was a Skoda Fabia VRS 1.9litre TDI 4dr manual 130bhp (checked the reg online).

Was going round some bends and straight roads (NSL DC) and this thing roared past me and was holding it together quite well on the bends - I had to slow down for some of them.

Anyone had any experience with these in terms of handling?

I seriously think I need a remap + better suspension + driving lessons after that experience.
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 11:28:43 pm »
Those cars can be quite torquey with a remap plus they don't weigh much...
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 11:33:02 pm »
A mad driver will always be quicker ..... I never worry when someone leaves me behind if I am happy with how I drove - it happens a fair bit but I would rather be safe and well  :wink:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 11:38:21 pm »
Nippy little fella's aren't they  :signLOL:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2009, 11:39:01 pm »
They are a completely underestimated sleeper as you have found out Stealth. :wink:
Nevermind. Hopefully it was a mapped one.
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2009, 11:42:45 pm »
stealth that car on both top gear and fifth gear was quicker than a mini cooper around the track
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 06:21:48 am »
Quote from: wigit on March 24, 2009, 11:42:45 pm
stealth that car on both top gear and fifth gear was quicker than a mini cooper around the track
only just and it was a normal cooper and not the charger or turbo version

Stealth it was likely to me running about 170+bhp so not that bad, you do need a remap LOL , I had a yellow one trying to chase me a whole ago and I succesfully pulled quote a bit on him especially after he hit his rev limiter :signLOL:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 07:13:07 am »
I think its all about the driver to be honest.

We've all heard the story from a couple years ago when that professional driving instructor (Ive forgotten his name now) was lapping faster in a Golf 140tdi than people in Ariel Atoms, Exiges, Elises, Caterhams......all because he could drive and they couldnt. I should really find the weblink at some point.
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2009, 07:18:57 am »
Quote from: WhiteGTI on March 25, 2009, 07:13:07 am
I think its all about the driver to be honest.


I agree with you Chris Stealth cant drive.   :driver:

Stealth stop posting up such embarrasing stories and bringing the GTI name into disrepute.  :evilgrin:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2009, 07:49:17 am »
This is a friend of mines Fabia.


Be afraid. :laugh:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2009, 09:46:49 am »
These really are quick when they are mapped and there are some going round that are 260+ BHP with the aid of a hybrid turbo  :drool:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2009, 09:51:40 am »
One thing I will say stealth is that in standard form they roll like the Titanic!  :confused:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2009, 10:36:59 am »
Quote from: Hedge on March 25, 2009, 07:49:17 am
This is a friend of mines Fabia.


Be afraid. :laugh:

Of the smoke cloud??  :wink:
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2009, 04:19:22 pm »
Needs more ARDS training.
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Re: raped by a mini
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2009, 06:24:37 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on March 25, 2009, 07:49:17 am
This is a friend of mines Fabia.


Be afraid. :laugh:

Pretty sure Jason is a member here.
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