Can a MINI Cooper S beat an Impreza WRX STI?

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Old 03-10-2004 | 02:34 AM
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Can a MINI Cooper S beat an Impreza WRX STI?

did anybody see this?

the battle

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Old 03-10-2004 | 06:06 AM
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My answer to that is:

Throw some money at it, get some rest, and let me know how it turns out in the morning.
Old 03-10-2004 | 10:00 AM
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Old 03-10-2004 | 02:20 PM
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hey, don't you wtlw me! *shake fist*
Old 03-10-2004 | 04:22 PM
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Be careful. Mini Mania has a kit that boosts the Mini S's power to 245 hp. I have seen the kit on a show car and it looks pretty nice. Last I heard they were finishing a new intercooler that boost the power even more. You just never know what you are racing.
Old 03-10-2004 | 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by moreHP
You just never know what you are racing.
i agree. like i said on the other thread, we shouldn't be so arrogant as to dismiss the MCS as a serious competitor. the STi is a superior machine, but the MCS is not in stock form, so we don't know what to expect.
Old 03-10-2004 | 06:26 PM
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So is the STI Stock? That dosen't seem fair. Whats good for the goose is good for the STI!
Old 03-10-2004 | 07:24 PM
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Put a limit on what they can spend. If the Mini has already spent it then put the same amount into the STi. Make it fair atleast !!

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Old 03-10-2004 | 07:41 PM
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i think it will just come down to driver skills
Old 03-10-2004 | 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by NluvwithXLR8ing
i think it will just come down to driver skills
from my understanding after skimming that thread, the MCS is not stock and it is driven by a guy with 25 years of track experience.

we don't know about the STi, but it sounds like it'll be stock power with some suspension mods driven by a guy with no track experience (only canyon runs, etc).

i don't see how this is fair. i don't want to sound like a ***** and express doubt in the face of adversity, but if the STi loses, we'll be hearing about the MIGHTY STi losing to a mini cooper.
Old 03-10-2004 | 08:49 PM
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i read that too, thats kinda why i feel that the mini will have an advantage with a better driver
Old 03-10-2004 | 09:06 PM
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umm can i enter a pinto in this comp? if the sti driver is even half an *** he should beat the mcs.. those things ARENOT that fast
Old 03-10-2004 | 09:23 PM
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the race should be interesting. i want to see the outcome...there'll be enough cameras there to tape the event.
Old 03-11-2004 | 01:28 AM
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When and where will the event be?
BTW a MIni ran a 15.3 @infineon 2night.
Old 03-13-2004 | 06:47 AM
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i dont know guyz...the Mini are purty lite
do we know of any good good drive that can pilot the STi for the guy?
i nominate Vanessa...if teh REX wins, cool...if its the other way then its OK cause she a girl...J/K im shore she can kick some mini ***:banana:

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