Kyle T
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He may have just missed the mention of what turbo it's got - but 360bhp is a bit optimistic on a VF35, not impossible though on Meth.
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GB123
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Crystal?
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Eck
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Brett I really think that a WRX is a bad call. The 5speed box is supposed to be much better than the six speed in terms of driving on the road, much longer gears and a lazier driving style.
Strength-wise though, they just don't like north of ~340bhp (or more to the point, the typical torque you get at that level).
They're dead easy to get to 320-330bhp like what most STI's get with a remap, probably less than 500quid of second hand STI parts and a remap... but then you're stuck without a 2k gearbox.
That's not to say the 6speeds are bullet proof, eh Barnshaw  but they're much better placed if you do end up slowly creeping on the mods and upping the power.
The 5 speed feels like its laboured in 3rd at 30  The ratios do feel a bawhair too long, but not something that would bother you in the slightest if you hadn't lived with the 6 speed for so long.
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Ellis
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Originally posted by Kyle T
He may have just missed the mention of what turbo it's got - but 360bhp is a bit optimistic on a VF35, not impossible though on Meth.
Hmmmm not so sure about that. I'm running circa 350bhp (engine) on a VF28 @ 1.4bar so doesn't sound too unrealistic on pump fuel.
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Brett
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they want 2k more because they are cheshire performance, they literally browse the forums and buy private sellers cars and then put up on the forecourt next day for 3k more, advertising them as "great runners" etc etc etc, having only had them less then 24 hours.
Most of their cars come off ebay and gumtree. I've been learning more and more about them recently and certainly wouldn't make a purchase from them now. For example they've got a lightning red blob in at the mo for £6.5k. They bought it for £3750 from the seller. What the advert doesn't say is that it has unrecorded crash damage and has had an engine change, amongst other things. Original seller said stay away.
Had another rethink and I'm going to withdraw from the game now, not bothering. Probs just gonna get a classic STI again as a toy.
[Edited on 28-07-2014 by Brett]
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SteveoBC
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like I said the other day brett, if youre going for a classic sti, get yourself on this group on fbook, mostly parts but a few classics pop up every now and then, same as that black widetrack blob eye I showed you the other day
https://www.facebook.com/groups/493405154066320/?fref=nf
[Edited on 28-07-2014 by SteveoBC]
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scoob
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Originally posted by Brett
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
they want 2k more because they are cheshire performance, they literally browse the forums and buy private sellers cars and then put up on the forecourt next day for 3k more, advertising them as "great runners" etc etc etc, having only had them less then 24 hours.
Most of their cars come off ebay and gumtree. I've been learning more and more about them recently and certainly wouldn't make a purchase from them now. For example they've got a lightning red blob in at the mo for £6.5k. They bought it for £3750 from the seller. What the advert doesn't say is that it has unrecorded crash damage and has had an engine change, amongst other things. Original seller said stay away.
Had another rethink and I'm going to withdraw from the game now, not bothering. Probs just gonna get a classic STI again as a toy.
[Edited on 28-07-2014 by Brett]
Had a jolly out to see that with a mate, and it was mint up close just goes to show you need to do your research with these company's
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Kyle T
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Originally posted by Ellis
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Originally posted by Kyle T
He may have just missed the mention of what turbo it's got - but 360bhp is a bit optimistic on a VF35, not impossible though on Meth.
Hmmmm not so sure about that. I'm running circa 350bhp (engine) on a VF28 @ 1.4bar so doesn't sound too unrealistic on pump fuel.
Not unbelievable, vf28 and vf35 are almost the same too end. Vf35 is just faster spooling (I think) and generally newer, so more chance of it being in better condition.
Vf35 normally runs out of puff 340-350 but there always exceptions (one at 370 on pump fuel raised eyebrows on Snet last year) but typically they're more comfortable above 350 running Meth.
Not impossible, its just something I'd verify if buying that car!
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Brett
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Originally posted by scoob
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Originally posted by Brett
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
they want 2k more because they are cheshire performance, they literally browse the forums and buy private sellers cars and then put up on the forecourt next day for 3k more, advertising them as "great runners" etc etc etc, having only had them less then 24 hours.
Most of their cars come off ebay and gumtree. I've been learning more and more about them recently and certainly wouldn't make a purchase from them now. For example they've got a lightning red blob in at the mo for £6.5k. They bought it for £3750 from the seller. What the advert doesn't say is that it has unrecorded crash damage and has had an engine change, amongst other things. Original seller said stay away.
Had another rethink and I'm going to withdraw from the game now, not bothering. Probs just gonna get a classic STI again as a toy.
[Edited on 28-07-2014 by Brett]
Had a jolly out to see that with a mate, and it was mint up close just goes to show you need to do your research with these company's
To see that particular car? I've got all the messages etc still if you want to see
I saw another STI for sale on gumtree, £5.5k, completely dog shit advert. Ended up in their place for £8.5k with some amazing advert making it sound awesome. I see it sells, then 6 weeks later I see it up on swapz. Message the guy being honest saying I'm not interested, but curious what happened. Gearbox and brakes completely fucked and Cheshire Performance not interested, wouldn't even return his calls so he's given up on it and moving it on 
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scoob
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Yea that's the one he was looking at. Yes please Will make a good read.
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Brett
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281384632624
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scoob
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Cheeky fuckers
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SteveoBC
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Lol not even an sti
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Danny W
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Was also looking at that Red wrx and spoke to the owner through ebay. Was on holiday while it sold was surprised when I saw the same car relisted by a new seller .. fuck me Cheshire Performance are a bunch of dodgy cunts.
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Danny W
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Oh yeah and nice car Steve  
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SteveoBC
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Oh yeah and nice car Steve
Ta
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