C230 vs WRX 0-100 mph
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C230 vs WRX 0-100 mph
I lost by 1.5 - 2 cars
we raced from 0-100. After his initial jump off the line, he didnt pull any. So from what I witnessed tonight the WRX is a rocket off the line, but for 227hp its not much once its up to speed. A RSX also raced with us, I killed it, it was NOT a RSX-S. It was a stick too. Hopefully with the addition of a pulley it will be closer. I also had "Just" filled up with gas ( less than 2 miles from gas station) and had 2 guitars and 2 amps in the back also. He is a friend of mine and he had less han 1/4 tank and no other stuff in car. he promised another race, when the cars were equal. I will hopefully have pulley then,
Lata
we raced from 0-100. After his initial jump off the line, he didnt pull any. So from what I witnessed tonight the WRX is a rocket off the line, but for 227hp its not much once its up to speed. A RSX also raced with us, I killed it, it was NOT a RSX-S. It was a stick too. Hopefully with the addition of a pulley it will be closer. I also had "Just" filled up with gas ( less than 2 miles from gas station) and had 2 guitars and 2 amps in the back also. He is a friend of mine and he had less han 1/4 tank and no other stuff in car. he promised another race, when the cars were equal. I will hopefully have pulley then,
Lata
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When are you getting your pulley? Are you also getting an ECU modification also?
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I'm hopefully getting the pulley in te next month or so. Still havent decided on the ECU yet.
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Re: C230 vs WRX 0-100 mph
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
I lost by 1.5 - 2 cars
we raced from 0-100. After his initial jump off the line, he didnt pull any. So from what I witnessed tonight the WRX is a rocket off the line,
Lata
I lost by 1.5 - 2 cars
we raced from 0-100. After his initial jump off the line, he didnt pull any. So from what I witnessed tonight the WRX is a rocket off the line,
Lata
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What a shame, but racing is like that, most of the times you win but somebody is goin to beat you at some point. I've been lucky, I haven't lost on the street yet with the E55, nor with the departed Impala SS, only the Vette let me down a couple of times (it is gone too)
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Yep, our 4th and 5th gears both feel like overdrive, but it can be quickly remedied with exhaust, chip, boost controller, or several other cheap and effective mods. Turbos are fun because it's so easy to modify them.
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I think WRX driver needs to practice shifting 
2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sports Coupe
MT January, 2002
0-60: 7.6 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 15.7
1/4 Speed: 89
Additional Information
0-30: 2.5
0-40: 3.9
0-50: 5.4
0-70: 9.8
0-80: 12.8
0-90: 16.1
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Obtained from C&D October, 2001
0-60: 5.4 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 14.1
1/4 Speed: 96
Additional Information
0-30: 2
0-40: 3.2
0-50: 4.5
0-70: 8.6
0-80: 10.8
0-90: 13.5
2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sports Coupe
MT January, 2002
0-60: 7.6 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 15.7
1/4 Speed: 89
Additional Information
0-30: 2.5
0-40: 3.9
0-50: 5.4
0-70: 9.8
0-80: 12.8
0-90: 16.1
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Obtained from C&D October, 2001
0-60: 5.4 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 14.1
1/4 Speed: 96
Additional Information
0-30: 2
0-40: 3.2
0-50: 4.5
0-70: 8.6
0-80: 10.8
0-90: 13.5
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those numbers should read more like this:
0-60: 5.4 Transmission : Automatic
1/4 mile: 13.2 (according to my last test at HRP
1/4 Speed: 105
0-100: 13
thanks, and yes there is awsome top end power check this out
0-60: 5.4 Transmission : Automatic
1/4 mile: 13.2 (according to my last test at HRP
1/4 Speed: 105
0-100: 13
thanks, and yes there is awsome top end power check this out
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Originally posted by WRXVII
Nice video! I'm reporting you to a cop
where did you run that fast? 
Nice video! I'm reporting you to a cop
where did you run that fast?
?I did it on my back yard
, not really it was done in Mexico on a private race track I have there. The purpose is to show the amazing power AMG has.
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Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
what video?
what video?
Disclaimer: It is me driving my car on a private road inside my private property, on a different country.
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That may be all i need to take a trip to mexico. Can I have a run at it.
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Originally posted by pocholin
Who says it is me ?
I did it on my back yard , not really it was done in Mexico on a private race track I have there.
The purpose is to show the amazing power AMG has.
Who says it is me
?I did it on my back yard
, not really it was done in Mexico on a private race track I have there. The purpose is to show the amazing power AMG has.
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I own a WRX and have driven several C230s. Sorry, there is absolutely no chance a C230 would ever keep up with a WRX top or bottom end. If the WRX has slight mods (turbo back exhaust, K&N, etc) it would be no contest.
