Fast n00b BEWARE! (Genevieve)

**Evilg** · 16th March 2009, 17:38

Originally Posted by NOMIS

yes this is true, however a sti is built to handel that factory a gt4 isnt you run 19 psi on that factory and what happen's bang eventualy, STI's made that way tuned that way and do it daily its the way it is. so no point saying ..."but a sti runs more boost"

id take the toyota over a lame evo 4, lol

Meh it's only a matter of fuelling, the engine is quite happy at 19 psi ....
and STIs have gearboxes made of glass IMO.

Actually TBH I've smoked quite a few of the earlier ones in a ST215 ... I guess I am just totally underwhelmed by Subarus in general

**Dirty_Harri** · 16th March 2009, 17:40

Originally Posted by my_r32

.....ah nah, rb30 engine is from nissan thank you! Good ole' skyline engine there. Holden borrowed it cos they couldnt make their own

And welcome to the site by the way

great to see more chicks out riding, just wait till you get your full, and a few years riding under your belt, you'll love it even more

that is very true r32...thanks, can't wait to get some experience and kick the 70km/h speed limit to the curb...LAMENESS!!!

How long have you been riding?

**Evilg** · 16th March 2009, 17:41

Originally Posted by Genevieve

.thanks, can't wait to get some experience and kick the 70km/h speed limit to the curb...LAMENESS!!!

Hey! you still gotta give me some saddle time once in a while

**Dirty_Harri** · 16th March 2009, 17:49

play your cards right *cough* buy me diamonds and i might let you ride pillion

**Trudes** · 16th March 2009, 18:02

Originally Posted by jrandom

Cars! Jesus H. Christ. Shudder. You'll be cured of that in due course.

Genevieve, do get along to a MotoTT day. It's far safer than riding on the road, and you'll be out there with other people riding at your own pace, with tutors circulating to show you lines and analyse your riding with you after each session.

It's amazing how riding on the track improves confidence and skill. All the other KB girls who've tried it will agree on that point, I'm sure.

For once I actually agree with jrandom, although I haven't (yet) been to a MotoTT trackday, if you want to build some on-bike-confidence you really should get yourself to a trackday, you get tuition and stretch your bikes legs without being in too much danger (ie, no cars or manhole covers etc to worry about). Just be mindful that riding on a track and on the roads are quite different (but I'm sure you already know this, you seem like a smart cookie), but great for building confidence and getting a speed fix!! Get into it!!

**Dirty_Harri** · 16th March 2009, 19:01

Originally Posted by Trudes

For once I actually agree with jrandom, although I haven't (yet) been to a MotoTT trackday, if you want to build some on-bike-confidence you really should get yourself to a trackday, you get tuition and stretch your bikes legs without being in too much danger (ie, no cars or manhole covers etc to worry about). Just be mindful that riding on a track and on the roads are quite different (but I'm sure you already know this, you seem like a smart cookie), but great for building confidence and getting a speed fix!! Get into it!!

That all sounds very sensible Trudes- you've successfully changed my mind about tracking.

Very accurate bit of advice about track vs road. I've raced cars so I guess it's the same priniciple. Gotta love a controlled environment of utter mayhem

**DarkLord** · 16th March 2009, 19:56

Nice bike you ride there.

I took an '89 for a test ride a few weeks back and was amazed at the smoothness and top end power on it... slightly quicker than my Hyo

**NOMIS** · 16th March 2009, 20:32

Originally Posted by Evilg

Meh it's only a matter of fuelling, the engine is quite happy at 19 psi ....
and STIs have gearboxes made of glass IMO.

Actually TBH I've smoked quite a few of the earlier ones in a ST215 ... I guess I am just totally underwhelmed by Subarus in general

arnt the made of alloy / steel?? lol

yes 2nd gear on older models is not the strongest. but good cars none the less...

Have you driven one. I love my late model sti's

**Dirty_Harri** · 16th March 2009, 20:48

Well I don't really 'ride' it as yet..but this time next week I will be trying to!

**DarkLord** · 16th March 2009, 21:08

Awesome. Good luck with that. BTW - it does wheelies according to my flatmate

**my_r32** · 16th March 2009, 21:22

Originally Posted by Genevieve

that is very true r32...thanks, can't wait to get some experience and kick the 70km/h speed limit to the curb...LAMENESS!!!

If you search these forums, you will find a few threads with reasons why you may change your mind about sticking to that rule.... ditch the L plate and go 100km. MUCH safer for you, and the cager drivers out there.

Originally Posted by Genevieve

How long have you been riding?

About 3 years of road riding, so not too long in many peoples eyes. Did a wee bit of off road on the farm though. My first bike was a honda nxr125 and about 5 months ago I upgraded from that to my zx6rr. Best thing I ever did, beautiful machine too

I'm actually going to do my first track day on the 4th april on it, looking forward to letting her rip

**ducatilover** · 16th March 2009, 21:33

Originally Posted by Genevieve

Google TRD GT4

Show me a stock sw20 that beats a stock GT4 down the 1/4 mile and i'll eat my hat!

Sti's come preloaded with 19 pounds of boost compared to a mere 11 in the GT4 ...oh and the 4 is hella sexy!

I know one in palmy

yes the TRD gt4 [even stock] st205 is sexual. sti's are just like aids.

**Mully** · 16th March 2009, 21:33

Originally Posted by my_r32

If you search these forums, you will find a few threads with reasons why you may change your mind about sticking to that rule.... ditch the L plate and go 100km. MUCH safer for you, and the cager drivers out there.

I'm in two minds about that - Miss Mully isn't really at a point where I want to take the L plate off yet, beause (I think) people are a bit more patient than they otherwise might be.

Although if she did more open road riding, I'd probably change my mind.

IMO, get a bright pink jacket - Miss Mully got one and has reported the difference in cagers attitudes.

Oh, and all this car talk will have infractions falling like confetti. Cut it out. It's common knowledge that cars suck when compared to a bike.

**tide** · 17th March 2009, 07:59

mmm the L-Plate... stick with it... it is not worth the $400 fine, plus the insurance hassles... The cops wont pull you over for doing more than 70, unless you are being an idiot...

Cars don't look for the L-plate to intimidated you, more along the lines of how confident you are on the road and how you command the space that you are in... ie own the road...

**Bend-it** · 17th March 2009, 09:26

Man, this has to be one of the most successful noob threads...

I wonder if it has something to do with the avatar?

That's just a photo downloaded of the internet! This here is an actual photo of "Genevieve"

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