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    Redline Mag UK Astra VXR vs Focus ST

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    Great article, Stuarts ST is a bloody nice car, with plenty of mumbo. Must say i dont mind that Astra.... opps did i say that out loud.

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    That Astra was a monster, which is currently undergoing an EFR upgrade
    Track Times: Phillip Island - 1:59.4027, Calder Park - 1:08.8142, Winton 3km - 1:40.7810, Sandown - 1:29.6000, Haunted Hills - 62.55, 1/4 Mile - 13.736

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by DJM83 Click here to enlarge
    Great article, Stuarts ST is a bloody nice car, with plenty of mumbo. Must say i dont mind that Astra.... opps did i say that out loud.
    see last sentence of article Click here to enlarge
    '03 Arden Turbo "Tegan"
    '15 Fiesta ST "Tiffany"

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by benzino Click here to enlarge
    see last sentence of article Click here to enlarge
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    I love a fast ford but i can also appreciate the Astra or any other nice car.

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    what do you mean no harm meant? no harm taken! hahahaha

    I was just saying that what you said reminded me of that sentence!
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    Heres some pics from the photoshoot from Stuarts Bookface page.

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    not sure why you'd not run full boost as soon as you can get it, makes for a faster car!

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    But if the boost comes on stronger theres no issue.

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by lonewolf1983 Click here to enlarge
    not sure why you'd not run full boost as soon as you can get it, makes for a faster car!
    Not if it translates to useless wheelspin through a corner, if you can delay it til the perfect time of you've straightened out of the exit, then have it hit twice as hard the end result might be quicker.

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