Tom Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 A scooby P1 had come up at a local dealership so I thought it would be rude not to pop in and take it out! The unbiased review; The interior didn't really inspire me when I got in, but the seats were nice but I didn't have that much leg room, maybe with a bit more playing about I would have had more space. The gearbox was direct and smooth but I kept forgetting it was only a 5 speed and I was ready for 6th. Power, you'll probably not believe this but I honestly couldn't beleive how slow it felt, If I had no idea about this car and someone told me there was a turbo I wouldn't have beleived them, and from putting my foot down in 5th at 60 it didn't feel as if anything was happening! I can probably believe the evo on top gear now! Handling, I didn't get to push it on the bends but with the 4wd I bet you could have some fun really hammering it on the exit. Brakes, didn't feel and better than the jspec's on the supe, the feel was very similar but I was expecting it to really bite. So to sum up, well I honestly felt much better once I climbed back in my supe! I was just really suprised by the lack of pace, even the speedo didn't even to go up that fast and mine's stock too! Prehaps with a few mods it would feel lively but it ain't for me! Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I bet it would still be faster around a track than you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Yep can be made very lively - TBH its not a car to be in 5th and want buckets of power, you need to drop cogs! Personally I'd have an STi6 Type R, which is essentially what they made the P1 from, after removing all the best STi bits like the adjustable diff.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 I bet it would still be faster around a track than you Who knows!, I'd be up for the challenge at a circuit like brands or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Trust me, having both a Supra and an Impreza in the household, I can guarantee the Scooby would whip around the corners quicker than a Supra, but any straight road would see the Scooby getting smaller in the rear view mirror. Personally, I really like the Scooby. It really reminds me of a decent mk2 Escort. Very chuckable and nippy. Ours isn't the P1 so it's a fair bit slower, but lots of fun around town... Especially in the recent snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 in a road match, would would the positions be in a line up of : Scooby P1 Skyline R33 GTS-T Type M Supra TT J-Spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Explain to me what a R33 GTS-T Type M is please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Nissan skyline R33 GTS-t type M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 , but any straight road would see the Scooby getting smaller in the rear view mirror. Oh really Mr Harwood??????......... but not at Woodbridge last year!!!!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Nissan skyline R33 GTS-t type M The 250bhp version which you are trying to say a is faster track car than a 330bhp Supra? I can get the P1 as its near or similar to to the Supra with 300-330 bhp. I'll pass on the GTS thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 no no no... was wondering what would be the fastest on road, ie.. down the M9 (disclaimer : i dont speed officer.. really... honest... my spedo alwasy shows 190mph.. it lies.. your gun must be faulty sir... no sir.. i am not lieing.. the 60ft weelspin marks are not mine.. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Oh hhaha good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 , but any straight road would see the Scooby getting smaller in the rear view mirror. Oh really Mr Harwood??????......... but not at Woodbridge last year!!!!!! Mike OK smart arse! I s'pose I left myself open for that one - But my terminal speed was quicker, and I had a boost leak, and I'll think of some more excuses later!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Scooby corners faster than a Supra?? no way, a RWD corners by far much better than any 4WD, having both a 340BHP wrx and a 400/600bhp supra, a WRX is faster only on wet roads where u have no traction. The other day i was following a wrx and we went through some fast cornering, at a point he lost it! i thought he will crash... When i went to buy a supra I drove a 380bhp supra when i had my 340bhp wrx going from one to another i thought my subaru was broken or something i was flooring it and wasnt moving much(obviously in comparison with the supra). Then i sold it PS Its also the driver i suppose when it comes to corners 4WD understeer... Supra rules straight, downhill uphill motorway sideways Whatever way you see it a supra is faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Oh yeah, sorry I forgot, the Supra is the best car ever created, nothing can ever beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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