30-130mph Hot Hatch Day

turnerswfc · 22-04-2008, 16:21

Anyone know if you can go and watch as I wouldn't mind seeing what some of these can do and it's not too far.

Cheers

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 17:51

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Originally Posted by daiking

fwd only

I could drive backwards

turnerswfc · 22-04-2008, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

I could drive backwards

LMFAO

postmanpat · 22-04-2008, 18:22

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Originally Posted by jasc1988

130mph is pushing a little furby tbh.

After 115 is pretty dead, if i went i might not even make 130mph lol!!

Managed 134 mph (gps) with just a de-cat exhaust by way of mods, think it would take more than 3km tho factoring in stopping distance as well

Makefish · 22-04-2008, 18:42

Frankly I don't see that the Fabia 'fits' in with this list of cars as I see it. A 'Hot Hatch' catagory is also based on size as well as how fast it goes and the Fabia sits more comfortably in the Supermini bracket along with the likes of the Mini, Corsa, Clio etc imo.

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 18:46

Surely the Clio is the current Hot Hatch King at present?

postmanpat · 22-04-2008, 18:47

size wise i would have said it was closer to a golf than a clio or corsa, it is a bit of an individual tho

Makefish · 22-04-2008, 18:49

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

Surely the Clio is the current Hot Hatch King at present?

It wouldn't stand a chance in that company imo, neither would the Fabia come to that!

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Makefish

It would'nt stand a chance in that company imo, neither would the Fabia come to that!

The motoring press have raved about the Clio being the Hot Hatch King for years. In terms of straight-line speed it is merely brisk, but round the twisties, it is superb. I loved my 16V many years ago, it was nearly as much fun s the 205 GTi.

Makefish · 22-04-2008, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

The motoring press have raved about the Clio being the Hot Hatch King for years. In terms of straight-line speed it is merely brisk, but round the twisties, it is superb. I loved my 16V many years ago, it was nearly as much fun s the 205 GTi.

I don't doubt the qualities of the Clio but in the company of those listed and the test involved it may as well stay at home.

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Makefish

I don't doubt the qualities of the Clio but in the company of those listed and the test involved it may as well stay at home.

I dare say my car would have the legs on the Clio, but as to defining a ‘Hot Hatch’ the Clio is a supreme Blueprint

Makefish · 22-04-2008, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

..............but as to defining a ‘Hot Hatch’ the Clio is a supreme Blueprint

Disagree, but then again we cant all think the same can we!

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Makefish

Disagree, but then again we cant all think the same can we!

Nope and we can’t all be right, but I don’t think any less of you for that

Blade404 · 22-04-2008, 19:40

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Originally Posted by postmanpat

size wise i would have said it was closer to a golf than a clio or corsa, it is a bit of an individual tho

Cars have grown somewhat in size in the last couple of decades making todays Clio's and Fabia's roughly the same physical size as the mk1 Golf, so I can see where your coming from.

I agree with Makefish I don't think this event really suits the Fabia or the Clio as most Octy/Golf/Focus sized hot hatches have a top end of around 150mph as standard, the supermini sized hot hatches usually top out around the 130mph mark.

Of the current batch of supermini sized hot hatches I think the only one that would come close is the Corsa VXR and even then I think it's 1.6T lump wouldn't be enough even with a remap.

I would like to see how well Amanda's car fairs against all these modern day petrol hot hatches, just to see how a modern diesel engine compares.

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 20:23

Better still, my engine in a much lighter Fabia

Blade404 · 22-04-2008, 21:09

Would be interesting to see how it compares with the 130i as well

Lady Elanore · 22-04-2008, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Blade404

Would be interesting to see how it compares with the 130i as well

It might stand a chance in the 4th gear pull,

but I think I would get murdered in a through the gears run.

cheezemonkhai · 25-04-2008, 02:20

What about an M1 (135i basically)

Lady Elanore · 25-04-2008, 02:45

Postman Pat fancies one of those

Blade404 · 25-04-2008, 06:09

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Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

What about an M1 (135i basically)

Didn't think that was out yet?

Seen some nice used 130i's in my price bracket now tho

EDIT: I see it is but only in coupe/cabriolet guise... extra 40 horses over the 130i. That should be quite rapid

even if it does look like a noddy car

Makefish · 25-04-2008, 08:14

Aren't all BMW's rwd, this test is for fwd only?

Lady Elanore · 25-04-2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by Makefish

Aren't all BMW's rwd, this test is for fwd only?

That is why I offered to drive backwards.

Perhaps the ‘Hot Hatch’ brigade are just frightened of facing a BMW

after all there is no traction advantage if you are using a rolling start.

22-04-2008, 16:21	#26
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22-04-2008, 18:42	#30
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: 30-130mph Hot Hatch Day Frankly I don't see that the Fabia 'fits' in with this list of cars as I see it. A 'Hot Hatch' catagory is also based on size as well as how fast it goes and the Fabia sits more comfortably in the Supermini bracket along with the likes of the Mini, Corsa, Clio etc imo. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

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25-04-2008, 08:14	#46
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: 30-130mph Hot Hatch Day Aren't all BMW's rwd, this test is for fwd only? __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm