Is this REALLY a Ford site?
24-10-2005, 12:11 PM
#43
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
LOL ok skip why dont u all bugger off backl to vauxhall owners club and u can talk your shit in there u must be king of the site id expect then 
Robs car is likely to be making 450bhp per tonne AT THE WHEELS next time you are going to see it.
To make the same power to weight ratio at the wheels even a stripped out 1200kg cossie would need 540 at the wheels, thats going to need 700bhp @ the flywheel roughly.
Obviously more to life than just power to weight (hence i think its only in the middle section he would beat a 600bhp cossie)
24-10-2005, 12:18 PM
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Nige - you're in the minority here mate.
I absolutely detest Mk2 Astras (and most Vauxhalls really), but you can't deny a fast car, and that is a very fast car!
Therefore, because I like fast cars, I'm interested in it - pretty simple, and I think it applies to most people on here.
That's what's so good aboutn this site - car enthusiasts appreciate the merits of all good cars, be they fast, good handling etc, and recognise the flaws in their own choice of vehicle, and are not blinkered by the fact that they might own said vehicle.
I absolutely detest Mk2 Astras (and most Vauxhalls really), but you can't deny a fast car, and that is a very fast car!
Therefore, because I like fast cars, I'm interested in it - pretty simple, and I think it applies to most people on here.
That's what's so good aboutn this site - car enthusiasts appreciate the merits of all good cars, be they fast, good handling etc, and recognise the flaws in their own choice of vehicle, and are not blinkered by the fact that they might own said vehicle.
24-10-2005, 12:19 PM
#48
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
Chip it will be a spin machine while im gripping and going he will be there struggling to lay the power down.Any way go tell someone who cares about vauxhalls ie not here lol
His grips far better than you would expect it to i suspect, but certainly off the line you will pull a good few cars lead on him, even with only your old spec that would still be the case.
You do realise though that a good FWD 60ft time on road tyres is about 2.0-2.1 and a good 4wd time is around 1.6-1.7, so you arent even talking half a second head start in reality?
24-10-2005, 12:21 PM
#49
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Nige - you're in the minority here mate.
I absolutely detest Mk2 Astras (and most Vauxhalls really), but you can't deny a fast car, and that is a very fast car!
Therefore, because I like fast cars, I'm interested in it - pretty simple, and I think it applies to most people on here.
That's what's so good aboutn this site - car enthusiasts appreciate the merits of all good cars, be they fast, good handling etc, and recognise the flaws in their own choice of vehicle, and are not blinkered by the fact that they might own said vehicle.
I absolutely detest Mk2 Astras (and most Vauxhalls really), but you can't deny a fast car, and that is a very fast car!
Therefore, because I like fast cars, I'm interested in it - pretty simple, and I think it applies to most people on here.
That's what's so good aboutn this site - car enthusiasts appreciate the merits of all good cars, be they fast, good handling etc, and recognise the flaws in their own choice of vehicle, and are not blinkered by the fact that they might own said vehicle.
24-10-2005, 12:21 PM
#50
LOL mines faster than yours lol my cock is bigger than yours fuck off lol.I dont go to weston meets no more mate cos i dont like sittin round with knowall nobs used to be good there but now its shite. 
24-10-2005, 12:24 PM
#52
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
LOL mines faster than yours lol my cock is bigger than yours fuck off lol.I dont go to weston meets no more mate cos i dont like sittin round with knowall nobs used to be good there but now its shite.
Ive been going on and off for about a dozen years now and havent really noticed any difference to the people there, its always been massively varied and still is.
Think your sister was there last night (white saph) too, so obviously its just you that has an issue with the people who go
24-10-2005, 12:26 PM
#53
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
And im not just a ford nob i have what most dford owners hate yes a renault 5 turbo.Do u wanan race that too lol i can get it prepped for a good quarter mile too lol
Rob actually enjoys getting beaten by anything in his astra, as its such a rare occurance it makes a nice change, i think thats true of most people with fast cars, its always nice to meet someone even faster
24-10-2005, 12:36 PM
#54
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
Originally Posted by sbd16v
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
i think the point is a lot have a passion for fords even tho they havent got one
nope i dont like fords
but this is one of the best sites imo for technical advise and experiance there is always someone who knows what you want to know
24-10-2005, 12:39 PM
#57
Originally Posted by Andreas
sbd16v deserve some credit for his good taste of not having an Escos wing at the back of his Vauxhall.
but that silly chav bonnet doesnt do him any favours for getting taken seriously
24-10-2005, 12:51 PM
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can you have a ford vs vauxhall Grudge match? maybe the magazine publishers should see this thread?
There's been a mini vs beetle thing at avon park for years
Is there a ford Vs any thing day?
There's been a mini vs beetle thing at avon park for years
Is there a ford Vs any thing day?
24-10-2005, 12:57 PM
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Obviously more to life than just power to weight (hence i think its only in the middle section he would beat a 600bhp cossie)
24-10-2005, 01:08 PM
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iv seen niges spec and all i can say is i dont no what half of it does but its going to be good lol and put a few bends in that race and i think nige would piss all over you lol
24-10-2005, 01:13 PM
#63
well done nige your cars faster but i dont think it falls into the Category i was talking about when i said inside the top 5 fastest fwd cars on the site the clue was again the FWD part.
24-10-2005, 01:42 PM
#65
Originally Posted by wimwerf
Obviously more to life than just power to weight (hence i think its only in the middle section he would beat a 600bhp cossie)
I'll give them a run in the mini though hopefully (if i ever get it finished!)
24-10-2005, 01:42 PM
#66
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
LOL at thinking your somthing special its a vauxhall they suck and to top it off its a astra lol top 5 wank list on here mate
5th at totb4 top speed and 1/4 mile aint that something special
24-10-2005, 01:49 PM
#68
OK it isnt slow i know lol and i expect itll be even faster with the new spec mate good on ya why dont u put the engine in a ford lol i dislike vauxhalls sorry lol.So is the car going to be road legal then ? tyres etc and is she stripped out and 2 buckets?
24-10-2005, 01:53 PM
#69
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
OK it isnt slow i know lol and i expect itll be even faster with the new spec mate good on ya why dont u put the engine in a ford lol i dislike vauxhalls sorry lol.So is the car going to be road legal then ? tyres etc and is she stripped out and 2 buckets?
the car is 100% legal yes its very very striped out and only has 2 bucket seats.
24-10-2005, 01:53 PM
#70
Originally Posted by ECOSNIGE
OK it isnt slow i know lol and i expect itll be even faster with the new spec mate good on ya why dont u put the engine in a ford lol i dislike vauxhalls sorry lol.So is the car going to be road legal then ? tyres etc and is she stripped out and 2 buckets?
Its VERY stripped out, to the point most wouldnt consider it a road car, but Rob likes that sort of thing.
I guess compared to a nuclear submarine its quite luxurious
He used to run around with it mainly with one seat in, but he fitted a second one for TOTB as he was worried he would get accused of not having a road car, so he actually put weight INTO his car for the competition PMSL
24-10-2005, 01:56 PM
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dont blame you for hating vauxhall nige, in the main they are nasty rusty pieces of chav-piloted crap
They just happen to be good for chucking 2.0 16v turbo engines into easily
Only redeeming feature really, well that and they are cheap and simple.
Bit like fords really!
dont blame you for hating vauxhall nige, in the main they are nasty rusty pieces of chav-piloted crap
They just happen to be good for chucking 2.0 16v turbo engines into easily
Only redeeming feature really, well that and they are cheap and simple.
Bit like fords really!
24-10-2005, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rsmat
Originally Posted by sbd16v
na i like being here i like having a car inside the top 5 fastest fwd cars on a ford site without it being a ford
quote me wrong if i am but isnt number 1 a ford ?
24-10-2005, 02:41 PM
#74
Originally Posted by Cam
Originally Posted by rsmat
Originally Posted by sbd16v
na i like being here i like having a car inside the top 5 fastest fwd cars on a ford site without it being a ford
quote me wrong if i am but isnt number 1 a ford ?
lol very good point so what is the top 5 fastest fwd cars on the site
24-10-2005, 02:49 PM
#76
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Nige - you're in the minority here mate.
I absolutely detest Mk2 Astras (and most Vauxhalls really), but you can't deny a fast car, and that is a very fast car!
Therefore, because I like fast cars, I'm interested in it - pretty simple, and I think it applies to most people on here.
That's what's so good aboutn this site - car enthusiasts appreciate the merits of all good cars, be they fast, good handling etc, and recognise the flaws in their own choice of vehicle, and are not blinkered by the fact that they might own said vehicle.
I absolutely detest Mk2 Astras (and most Vauxhalls really), but you can't deny a fast car, and that is a very fast car!
Therefore, because I like fast cars, I'm interested in it - pretty simple, and I think it applies to most people on here.
That's what's so good aboutn this site - car enthusiasts appreciate the merits of all good cars, be they fast, good handling etc, and recognise the flaws in their own choice of vehicle, and are not blinkered by the fact that they might own said vehicle.
And i do
I use this site for information on my car, and that ive made some VERY good Friends on here!
All in all its a TOP site PassionFord or not
24-10-2005, 03:01 PM
#78
Originally Posted by smidsy
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Originally Posted by sbd16v
the irony of it can you name a fwd ford on this site that is 17 years old with a shell thats done 2k miles
well older than 17 actually 
what car is it i cannot belive ppl store shells in there garge for that period of time
24-10-2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by wimwerf
Obviously more to life than just power to weight (hence i think its only in the middle section he would beat a 600bhp cossie)
what are these fiestas you speak of mate any pics?