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uncle albert · Apr 7th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Okay, I'll keep this rather vague to avoid upsetting Paul.

Come out of town this evening on an A road I know like the back of my hand, and find myself behind a rather nice 54-plate grey Impreza STI (big wing etc). Well, after 10 miles of very spirited driving, I'm still latched onto his bumper. Never before have I pushed my car so hard through the twisties, and I was quite amazed at just how much grip was available - no matter what I threw at it, the front was completely glued to the apex, and this is with runflats!

My only regret is that it was dark, so he's probably not aware that the car he couldn't shake off was a MINI!

James

P.S. I am in no way saying a MINI is as fast as an Impreza STI. I am merely stating that is this particular instance, he couldn't (or possibly couldn't be bothered to) shake me off.

P.P.S. Please don't ban me Paul.

matt21 · Apr 7th, 2006, 10:05 PM

they certainly pack a punch

uncle albert · Apr 7th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18

they certainly pack a punch

For outright straight line pace, I'm always left wanting more. But as a complete package, they're awesome, and so much fun when things get twisty!

James

Root Ginger · Apr 8th, 2006, 09:20 AM

You have just discovered that Impreza's aren't all they're made out to be.

Had a few around Donington Park when I went. I was expecting them to easily beat me but they just didn't seem to be able to corner very well???

This was in the dry and the wet. In the wet I thought AWD would have easily beaten me but no. At the time I was on run flats too. Crazy.

Prowse · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:08 PM

They're a heavy car, I've out-driven Nissan Skyline's in my Cooper due to the same problem. Mind you, the MINI's not that light either! A 4 wheel drive stripped down MINI would be a great piece of kit. I have seen that Getrag demo'd a 4WD system.

Root Ginger · Apr 9th, 2006, 07:45 AM

I think another problem is the 4wd system saps a lot of power due to drive train losses.

Apr 7th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#1
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 818 Offline	Crikey these things go well! Okay, I'll keep this rather vague to avoid upsetting Paul. Come out of town this evening on an A road I know like the back of my hand, and find myself behind a rather nice 54-plate grey Impreza STI (big wing etc). Well, after 10 miles of very spirited driving, I'm still latched onto his bumper. Never before have I pushed my car so hard through the twisties, and I was quite amazed at just how much grip was available - no matter what I threw at it, the front was completely glued to the apex, and this is with runflats! My only regret is that it was dark, so he's probably not aware that the car he couldn't shake off was a MINI! James P.S. I am in no way saying a MINI is as fast as an Impreza STI. I am merely stating that is this particular instance, he couldn't (or possibly couldn't be bothered to) shake me off. P.P.S. Please don't ban me Paul.

Apr 8th, 2006, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	You have just discovered that Impreza's aren't all they're made out to be. Had a few around Donington Park when I went. I was expecting them to easily beat me but they just didn't seem to be able to corner very well??? This was in the dry and the wet. In the wet I thought AWD would have easily beaten me but no. At the time I was on run flats too. Crazy. It was acceptable in the 80's

Apr 9th, 2006, 07:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	I think another problem is the 4wd system saps a lot of power due to drive train losses. It was acceptable in the 80's

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matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 24,224 Offline	they certainly pack a punch

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uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 818 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18 they certainly pack a punch For outright straight line pace, I'm always left wanting more. But as a complete package, they're awesome, and so much fun when things get twisty! James

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Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 10:23 PM Posts: 1,531 Offline	They're a heavy car, I've out-driven Nissan Skyline's in my Cooper due to the same problem. Mind you, the MINI's not that light either! A 4 wheel drive stripped down MINI would be a great piece of kit. I have seen that Getrag demo'd a 4WD system.

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