Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 well said mate, i can't see how the UK spec weighs more??? it's just better when stock! thats a fact!!! tuning is a different story, an exhaust and de-cat isn't exactly tuning them is it?? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 come on UK owners, back us up here!! where are you all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 haha, why isn't there a 'head in the sand' smiley for the UK lot? Everyone of us drives a kick ass car, nuff said. Why can't we all just get along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 course we do! just a bit of fun Elvington had a Scooby day a while back, couldn't we do that? I had about 15 runs or more, much better than 3 you normally get at places..... Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by Paul Laing Elvington had a Scooby day a while back, couldn't we do that? I had about 15 runs or more, much better than 3 you normally get at places..... Paul So after all that practice you still cant do any better than 13.4? I'm with Mr Willis, come near me (if you can) and I will destroy your lardy, headlight washered ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Its a good idea, but it wouldn't be subjective - there are way too many variables to get a definitive answer. The nearest thing we've had are the 'stock turbo bunfights' which have been won by j-specs (i think, correct me if i'm wrong)... For now, we'll just continue arguing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 if you look at the dragstrip times you'll see that most of the UK specs are top of the top speed charts, and thats for the 1.25 miles at elvington, the 1.3 miles are dominated by Jap cars, but the times are slower.......mmmmm hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Our UK spec cars up here would slaughter you both!! Don't even say such stupid things lol Where are your times? Ashley mate, have you got a 1/4 mile time to compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 To quote 'The Who'... "I don't need to fight to prove my might" Cheers for entertaining me for the last half an hour of work, i'm out of here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Paul, they are just jealous that they cant wash their headlights. And, they dont have a turbo cooling scoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Sorry, did someone mention inadequate fuel pumps?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 and no diff cooler??? is this list endless? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I have, but I only picked the car up that morning and then drove it straight to 10 of the best, now thats driving by the seat of your pants, bet you couldnt have picked your car up and thrash it down the track at 164mph in the same morning. But due to my lack of getting to know the car, only ran it in best sub 15, maybe late 14's, still I beat the bloke who I bought it from, that was please'ing on the day...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 You lot are SO sad! UK specs rule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Go on bob!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Diff cooler? - Extra weight. Underseal? - More weight. Bigger brakes? - Added weight. (optional on even '93 j-spec's BTW) Glass headlights? - Even more weight. Front mounted dildo's? - Yup you guessed it, more weight. 17" Wheels? - ...are heavier than 16's. Plus there's the UK spec's jelly suspension (prone to leaking apparently), useless EGR system, SMALLER turbo's, the need to buy some kind of boost controller to up the boost. I'll stop there, but not because I've run out of more reasons why the J-Spec is king. 13.4 with just a decat and exhaust? Try 13.12... With a boost leak, and bald tyres, on a scorching hot day, and a strong headwind so only getting a trap speed of 107mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by Thorin bald tyres, on a scorching hot day, Surely that would be too your advantage wouldnt it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by Ashley Willis Surely that would be too your advantage wouldnt it..... No, unlike slicks, road tyres do not perform their best with no tread. And with no FMIC and an induction kit sucking in nice hot air from the engine bay, the temperature didn't do me any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by Thorin Diff cooler? - Extra weight. Underseal? - More weight. Bigger brakes? - Added weight. (optional on even '93 j-spec's BTW) Glass headlights? - Even more weight. Front mounted dildo's? - Yup you guessed it, more weight. 17" Wheels? - ...are heavier than 16's. No Diff cooler? - Overheated Diff. No Underseal? - Rot. No Bigger brakes? - Collisions. No Glass headlights? - Discoloured Yellow ones for you then. No Front mounted dildo's? - Yup you guessed it, Dirty Headlamps. 17" Wheels? - ...are heavier than 16's (need room for bigger stoppers, essential... (see No Bigger brakes..)) Heheehe:music: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 ROFL at the underseal comment. On British roads if you dont have it you'll rot to the ground. Wasnt yours done during its SVA? Glass headlights give a better look to the car, dont go yellow and help project more light to give better vision, the rest of it is opinion Oh and I dont think anyone in their right mind would rather have J-Spec brakes than UK's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Diff cooler? - Extra weight. Underseal? - More weight. Bigger brakes? - Added weight. (optional on even '93 j-spec's BTW) Glass headlights? - Even more weight. Front mounted dildo's? - Yup you guessed it, more weight. 17" Wheels? - ...are heavier than 16's. Are you kidding? Is this why people say the UK's are lardy? The weight difference on those listed is nothing!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Originally posted by Thorin 13.4 with just a decat and exhaust? Try 13.12 Excellent, I was hoping a J-speccer would come and say that. Warm air means less dense which means less power as well;) I personally got a J-spec because they were alot cheaper, and (generally) have a lot less mileage that a UK version. To be honest it was only after I bought the car and found this site that I found the J-specs were superior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Paul, "LEAVE IT" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Originally posted by outatime Paul, "LEAVE IT" Outatime, your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Sorry i didn't know i was the only one saying stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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