Plagarism

Jul 24, 2005 9 Replies

Yes, but they didn't copy the stuff that made the Sud an enduring classic like inboard brakes, funny flat engine and the rust protection guarantee, did they?

Douglas

Nothing funny about a flat engine - technically it's by far the best way to make a 4-pot. Totally unique sound not like all the buzzy / droning inline 4s. Inboard discs are a PITA to work on, but help out the handling. Shame no-one is innovative like that anymore.

I'd always thought of the Leon as a modern day 'Sud. Didn't realise just how close it was before I saw that pic.

I love the flat four thump of my WRX.

Fraser

Same type as used in the chav-tastic Subaru WRX you mean?

Alright then, where's the turbo fitted on the Sud? (c:

I didn't say it wasn't any good, I just said it was funny. 2 Timing belts anyone?

My mum had a Citroen GS many years ago. It had a flat four. Anything to do with maintainence on it by all accounts actually wasn't very funny at all.

Douglas

What car do you drive again Firth?

A big Jag and Ford Explorer iirc. So, no, he has no idea about handling ;-)

And a Merc, a tractor, and several other bits and pieces in the past.

Oh the stupidty of callow youth.

Nah. The WRX doesn't sound like a fart in a wetsuit. And it produces power.

Fraser

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