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Skoda4x4
28-07-2002, 19:22
Following a recent trip to Crail Raceway with a few lads from the forum, I have decided to start this tread.
This is for people to share their 'true' claim to fames.
I'd like to start.
I managed to beat a Clio V6 up the quarter mile, not just once but twice :D How happy was I. bet ya he was gutted
Oh and completly humped a Civic Type R . This one was a suprise coz I thought they were quick. nah.
My best time for the day was 14.8secs. Not bad for a skoda.
Anyway plese feel free to add your experiences. :devil:
Mark_349
28-07-2002, 19:48
I saw you going down the strip, a mate of mine said lets see the clio whip that skoda. I told him it would be close, he laughed till you launched off the line and beat it :) :)
Thats one very fast car!
//\\//\\ark
P.S. was nice to have a bit of sunshine and no rain for a change!
Side Show Turbo
28-07-2002, 20:17
No claims to fame but i was very dissapointed with my standard Ibiza 20VT. First go I had the TC on and managed a 16.2. Took it off and did a couple of runs that felt faster. Checked my times and was into the mid 16's!!!! Gutted. I expected to get in the 15's. So much so that I might be considering selling the bad boy. (see thread on how much is my car worth) Not just that reason for selling my car but its a greedy *******. £30 to fill it and I used a full tank going from Aberdeen to Crail and back. Considering buying a new mini - no joke
Gareth:( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Hey guys.
Not much to report on from today, wasn't too impressed with the car today - seemed to be having an 'off' day. Best time was 15.198 and most of my times were around the 15.6 mark. Quickest time I have ever run at Crail in the Cupra is a 14.914.
Like you Gareth, I'm consider getting rid of the Beeza and importing a Leon Cupra R.
Anyways, gotta go to the pub.
Catchyes later.
i found myself the beeza is not the best for 1/4 mile runs - in gear acc is superb tho
he he he. skoda power :D
best time for me was 15.58. engine temps were high and starts were poor.
I am just glad they don't have noise regulations:devil:
Originally posted by Skoda4x4
This is for people to share their 'true' claim to fames.
Does once seeing Mick Hucknalls knob count? :sick:
cordobabrendy
29-07-2002, 11:41
but funny all the same!
Tell us all this tho, was it simply red? or a shade of purple!! hahahah j/k really dont want to know!!
hopkinsgm
29-07-2002, 12:47
Is this for 1/4 mile only or what?
If not, I beat a TVR Chimera in a local Solo event. And an Audi quattro. :) In my 2.0 8v.
G
Tavia4x4
29-07-2002, 13:00
hehe, well done Skoda4x4 - makes me even more impatient - mine is remapped on wednesday (31st).....
:cheers: here's to those that underestimate a Skoda :D
I beat Glyn round blyton giving away 65bhp. :D
4x4 is a key element in good 1/4 mile runs.
ibizacupra
29-07-2002, 14:38
Originally posted by MarkP
I beat Glyn round blyton giving away 65bhp. :D Now G was quiet about that little bit of info...
Shame on you G... :p
Must be the Koni's :p :p :p
LOL
(only kidding)
regards
Bill
Kept on the bumper of an AMG S55 merc (76k's worth) from 90 to 145 in 5th on the M62 in Manchester. Has to be my biggest fish I think
:devil:
Skoda4x4
29-07-2002, 18:22
I would at this point like to put in a little disclaimer. I and I'm sure other parties do not promote the use of excessive speed in any way shape manner or form.
Speeds quoted are approx and are in km/h. cough, cough.;)
Nice one on that Merc by the way.
Civic type R, beaten on 1/4 mile, no probs!, and before all you lot start, he might have been a poor driver, but i was worse at 1/4 mile runs
dave
Well, we just had some fight with a friend of mine who owns a Civic VTI (with panel filter in modded airbox + back box), he CAN drive. The VTI can keep up with me in first (possibly due to my spinning wheels), in second gear im beginning to slowly pulling away and in third & fourth i'm humiliating the civic. I have also driven a Type-R integra, and to be the honest, i don't really think i could beat it 0-60 wise with my chipped beezer.
Originally posted by dave
Civic type R, beaten on 1/4 mile, no probs!, and before all you lot start, he might have been a poor driver, but i was worse at 1/4 mile runs
dave
yeah that makes me feel good :D
got the vid. if you have a good download time give me ahome e.mail (not hotmail) and I will send it tomorrow