sutty Mushroom Donating Members 799 Member For: 21y 1m 1d Gender: Male Location: THORNLANDS, QLD Posted 12/02/06 09:24 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 09:24 AM that's all well and great on a track, a nice controlled surface that never changes lap after lap, but try do a WRX or EVO through a mountain pass, like the Spur and you will lose, and that's apples with apples (stock vs stock or modded vs modded). I've owned both and I know the XR is a damn fine car, but I also know the Soobie was that much better through the twisty stuff. Its grip, size and poise through slow and medium corners was brilliant. Yup the XR would be a car lenght or two ahead in a rolling start but most other places the Soobie (a Gen2 Legacy converted to Ver3 Sti running gear) would beat it, well for now anyway, but not for long.Yup I love my XR but damn I miss the Soobie....well sometimes....stock vs stock or modded vs moddedOnce again, it all comes down to the driver. Do you not agree? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 12/02/06 09:39 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 09:39 AM I dont miss my Subi of boost lag.They have to be drivin hard to be drivin at all. I dont miss my rex either.... just drove my mates rex the other day and cant say that it was that great Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Turbo Next stage, to the Pub in 10 seconds Member 2,777 Member For: 20y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Berwick Victoria Posted 12/02/06 10:01 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 10:01 AM Welcome along Chipa. *WARNING*Heavy mods will result with an empty wallet I now because I have been there.Mr Turbo.... That is a f*ckin awesome looking car. I saw you about a week ago on the freeway. I was going the other direction so couldnt see the details... that cooler and front bar sure stands out!!! Almost turns as many heads as mine. If only it was blueprint..... Thanks for the kind words mate, just a lot of hard work and savings got me there. What the heck is a Darwin boy doing down here in Mexico Rob... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 19y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 12/02/06 10:04 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 10:04 AM Thanks for the kind words mate, just a lot of hard work and savings got me there. What the heck is a Darwin boy doing down here in Mexico I reckon he's laughing at the size of our beer stubbies...That's not a beer... Jack Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T007 Woooooooosh Donating Members 734 Member For: 19y 11m 9d Location: Sydney Posted 12/02/06 10:08 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 10:08 AM Hey, I just bought myself an XR6T 04. I previously had an EL XR6.What I want to know is how quick are they really, compared to other Standard road Cars. I want to know what I can beat. I knew the limits of my EL XR6 so I wouldnt take on anything that I couldnt beat.. But I want to know how the Turbo goes against, SS, WRX, 200SX's , etc... I want to know from people that have driven and beaten other cars... Obviously the fun in having the car is to test out for my self, but I want to have an indication as well...Private roads I bet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Turbo Next stage, to the Pub in 10 seconds Member 2,777 Member For: 20y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Berwick Victoria Posted 12/02/06 10:11 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 10:11 AM Thanks for the kind words mate, just a lot of hard work and savings got me there. What the heck is a Darwin boy doing down here in MexicoI reckon he's laughing at the size of our beer stubbies...That's not a beer... Jack True that Jack Dont they come in 1 litre bottles over there Rob... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaks Member 93 Member For: 19y 8m 12d Location: Eastern Burbs of Melbourne Posted 12/02/06 10:58 AM Share Posted 12/02/06 10:58 AM Yeah the driver makes the most difference, but all things being equal, and hell, we all know they never are. Lets just say we put two complete raving Hyundai Elantra driving race car drivers (I was gunna use honda but you know, every one does that), in each car, the rex will mould to the driver much easier than a high Hp rear driver will.And as for Soobies being laggy, well maybe yours was but I was running a 3k stall with a full drag auto with a VF34, GpN Ver3 Sti engine, 650cc injectors, M/T LT8, FMIC, and trust me there was no lag. Used to piss manual drivers right off, especially being in a wagon. The shift could rattle your soul, but hey it was smooth as silk when the throttle was nailed firmly to the floor. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 1m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 12/02/06 12:12 PM Share Posted 12/02/06 12:12 PM But that's obviously not stock and therefore beyond the realm of the comparison don’t you think? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaks Member 93 Member For: 19y 8m 12d Location: Eastern Burbs of Melbourne Posted 12/02/06 12:28 PM Share Posted 12/02/06 12:28 PM I was comparing my XR to my Legacy, both modded, so yeah I can compare them. Back in the realm....User friendly is what sells Subarus to the masses, turbo and NA versions, and having driven a quick one for 3 years, and now owning a quick XR, I know which one I trust in the hands of anyone.Yes the Xr is rewarding in the right hands, but ultimately the WRX (or any turbo AWD rocketship) is a lot easier to get the speed out of, of course they both being the same level of mods and just your average driver. Im no race car driver, never said I am, but I know which ones easier to drive at the limit, although the AWD's limit is fun to reach, whereas the XR's can be hair raising, but ultimately more rewarding (nothing like a 3rd gear drift). Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 9m 4d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 12/02/06 12:49 PM Share Posted 12/02/06 12:49 PM that's all well and great on a track, a nice controlled surface that never changes lap after lap, but try do a WRX or EVO through a mountain pass, like the Spur and you will lose, and that's apples with apples (stock vs stock or modded vs modded). I've owned both and I know the XR is a damn fine car, but I also know the Soobie was that much better through the twisty stuff. Its grip, size and poise through slow and medium corners was brilliant. Yup the XR would be a car lenght or two ahead in a rolling start but most other places the Soobie (a Gen2 Legacy converted to Ver3 Sti running gear) would beat it, well for now anyway, but not for long.Yup I love my XR but damn I miss the Soobie....well sometimes....<{POST_SNAPBACK}>stock vs stock or modded vs moddedOnce again, it all comes down to the driver. Do you not agree?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>shazzy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23259-what-can-i-beat/page/4/#findComment-347777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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