Scooby Hoo? Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Some days life just seems to be testing us to the limit. Others days life just seems to be just like the day before. Then one day we have a treat that we never forget. To-day has been such a day for me. Skullfudge kindly offered to come over to my home and show Granby and me his car. I must say after having my head under the bonnet for a good hour looking at the Fabulous handy work of Olly & Matt Clark I can't truly think of enough words to describe what has been achieved. You will just have to look for your selves. So "thanks Clive for bringing the car over and see you soon". No not likely Clive starts her up and "Jump in Hugh I'll take you for a spin". Now I live in very tight country lanes. So naturally Clive went very cautiously until we got onto some wider roads. This gave us time to discuss the car and for Clive to tell me about what it's like to driving the car since the upgrades. So clear road ahead and Clive slips from 2nd into 3rd and ease the throttle to the metal 2500 rmp passes with out much trouble 3000rpm still nice and collected 3500rpm and things are now just starting to show potential, but nothing can prepare you for what is about to transpire when the needle gets to 4000rpm. Now I have been in some pretty fast cars including a Le Mans Lola which was built only to race and was FAST. But Clives car is on a different level to any road car that it's been my pleasure to ride in before. At 4000rpm the Turbo says "lets get this party started" and you are surrounded by your senses telling you that this is something your body has never been exposed to before. The rush just continues up to the rev limiter with the sudden need for the next gear and on it goes into hyper sphere. But today the road just ran out. "What a great ride Clive" thinking its all over. Not likely we pull over Clive jumps out telling me to jump in the drivers seat. At this stage I pinch myself just to check that I'm not dreaming. Into the driving seat it is then. Well would you have to think about it. Depress the triple plate hydraulic thrust bearing clutch and into first then lift up the clutch slowly, just to get the feel, through 2nd 3rd and into 4th car is almost like a shopping car, well behaved and mild mannered. After 10 minutes I'm beginning to fell at ease with the car and now have enough confidence to ask a little bit more from her. Out onto the A20 and down Death Hill now known as Gores Hill, from 2nd I slip her into 3rd building the revs slowly up to 4000 then move the carpet and rivet the pedal to the floor. My heart has just popped into my mouth to check out my teeth and in a blink of an eye I need 4th and the awesome power of this car still keeps coming and coming the speed limit has long gone and we are fast approaching traffic. Down to Farningham roundabout and start the climb back up to Scracthes Lane with another chance to see what this car is capable of again I'm left in no dout the power is just like turning the switch on and is instant. Time for one more blast and home for Granby's ride. What do I think of the total package, well I've got first refusal if Clive ever gets tied of this FANTASTIC P1. The feed back through the steering tells you everything you need to know about the road under the tyres. The brakes are as fast to stop the car as the engine is at propelling it foward. The surspension is able to cope with every day roads and can be quikely adjusted for track use. In all the MOST desirable car it's been my pleasure to drive. Many thanks to Clive for keeping his promise to let me take the helm of his PRIDE and JOY.
granby Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 col_2 said: hope you wasnt speeding lol No, only warp 9.7
Scooby Hoo? Posted May 26, 2009 Author Posted May 26, 2009 Granby said: So you quite liked it then Hugh Selling mine now, as it's so SLOWwwwwwwwwww
Scooby Hoo? Posted May 27, 2009 Author Posted May 27, 2009 Prodrive Tony said: Wow, Sounds great. Cant wait to see it You'll be putting your car up for sale Tony.
jonboywrx Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 Great write up there... sound like you had fun with a awesome machine.
Scooby Hoo? Posted May 27, 2009 Author Posted May 27, 2009 jonboywrx said: Great write up there... sound like you had fun with a awesome machine. "Yes" Jon, it is thought to be just a tad under 600bhp but awaiting a Dyno run to reveal the full picture. This is not the end of the story as further mods are being considered. It was such a joy to drive. It would be happy going through London or doing the 1/4 mile at Santa Pod.
prodrive tony Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) Scooby Hoo? said: You'll be putting your car up for sale Tony. Hey Im the one with the extra 3bhp thanks Hoo. ...and yours is dirty Edited May 28, 2009 by Prodrive Tony
fudge Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 Agree with others, you have a way with words Hugh. Very well written matey. Olly was saying that it will bed in and become faster, and the clutch will become easier once worn in. One thing I forgot to switch on was the Anti Lag , that would have made things a little more fun (and louder). It's not near 600bhp yet, I guess around 550 at moment. NOS, r/fuel or larger turbo will soon sort that out though I have been warned by Matt & Olly that the front drive shafts will certainly break with hard launches at the current spec. A photo shoot for a main feature in Redline Magazine will be carried out within the next few weeks. Getting Daz to do his polishing bit on the car prior to the shoot. I think it will be getting a 6 page feature. Glad you enjoyed the drive
m@tt untimate STImulation Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 sounds very nice i know the feeling of slow when you drive something much faster than you own "fast car" the drive home is so disapointing.so basicly your car is what i imagened an impreza was like when i was 10. sounds like alot of time and effort has paid off
fudge Posted May 28, 2009 Posted May 28, 2009 m@tt untimate STImulation said: sounds very nice i know the feeling of slow when you drive something much faster than you own "fast car" the drive home is so disapointing.so basicly your car is what i imagened an impreza was like when i was 10. sounds like alot of time and effort has paid off I know the feeling. I have driven Sy's 720 bhp (600 lb/ft) Impreza down the strip several times. Mind you, mine does not feel that far behind .... bless it.
granby Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 m@tt untimate STImulation said: sounds very nice i know the feeling of slow when you drive something much faster than you own "fast car" the drive home is so disapointing.so basicly your car is what i imagened an impreza was like when i was 10. sounds like alot of time and effort has paid off I drive something slow everyday................then i get to work and drive a bus
Scooby Hoo? Posted May 29, 2009 Author Posted May 29, 2009 Granby said: I drive something slow everyday................then i get to work and drive a bus But it is the FASTEST Bendy Bus in London, when your at the Wheel
fudge Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Granby said: I drive something slow everyday................then i get to work and drive a bus your car will be quicker soon
stiggy Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Well just been out for my go in Clives beast and boy does she go( shame about the diry windscreen though mate lol ). If you get a chance for a go just hold on!!! Thanks again mate look forward to the next time
Jolly Green Monster Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 does that make Hugh the offical Kent scooby tester now then? be round one I have completed my current upgrades Simon
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