RE: Prototype Corvette available on GT5
Discussion
zebedee said:
fatboy18 said:
Don't be so ridiculous, our roads are rubbish, buy it, take it to France and have some fun, you will then be on the correct side of the road 
Ive now owned more LHD cars in my driving history than RHD drive ones, there is no problem with having a LHD car in the UK. easier to park, just look out of the window at the curb as you park, so no worrying about curb rash on the wheels. Your near the pavement so there great for admiring ladies when driving around Knightsbridge or the Kings road
errm, for me overtaking is more important than perving. And I can park anyway, it isn't that hard. I would have had an Integrale by now if it wasn't for the fact that I just knew I would have taken the right hand side off the car (or worse) whilst having a look if it was clear or not.Ive now owned more LHD cars in my driving history than RHD drive ones, there is no problem with having a LHD car in the UK. easier to park, just look out of the window at the curb as you park, so no worrying about curb rash on the wheels. Your near the pavement so there great for admiring ladies when driving around Knightsbridge or the Kings road
Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.RevolveR said:
Nice publicity stunt but I can't get on with GT5. Trying to race online was a terrible experience, you either get yanks who just want to drive on circuits that are full of long straights or you get others who bring out an F1 car and the rest of us have no hope.
it is pretty easy to restrict what is allowed in races, but agree it is a mixed bag. racing your mates is the best betChevykevv said:
When you have this much power LHD is no problem, when you want to overtake hang back and then floor it when the road's clear.
Been driving LHD's for 25 years no problems here.
Except there is a problem, I know it's fine on dual carriageways/tracks but anything else just ain't worth the hassle imo. Been driving LHD's for 25 years no problems here.
A bit championship manager this thread
Chevykevv said:
You'll still have to pay the horrendous tax and duty when you import it.
The rule of thumb is whatever you pay in dollars is what it normally cost in pounds by the time it's on the road.
Obviously depends on exchange rate, but at 1.60 to the pound it's a pretty close thing.
The rule of thumb is whatever you pay in dollars is what it normally cost in pounds by the time it's on the road.
Obviously depends on exchange rate, but at 1.60 to the pound it's a pretty close thing.
Bring back the good old days of over 2 to the pound!Chevykevv said:
When you have this much power LHD is no problem, when you want to overtake hang back and then floor it when the road's clear.
Been driving LHD's for 25 years no problems here.
And where do you get a 6litre V8 that can get 32+ mpg
I hope CO2 is something like 250g/km.(for taxation) I do not get how US rates the fuel economy. Porsche 991 carrera S on US site is only rated 27 mpg highway(8.7l/100km from convert-me site). On Finnish Porsche site it says 9,5l/100km(24.7mpg us) combined and 7,1l/100km(33.08mpg us) on highway. CO2 on carrera S manual is 224g/100km.Been driving LHD's for 25 years no problems here.
And where do you get a 6litre V8 that can get 32+ mpg
Edited by Chevykevv on Monday 3rd December 16:40
fatboy18 said:
Its easy, you just hang back a bit, you have loads of power to compensate, you also tend to chill out more watching other drivers all up each others rear ends working out when they can overtake Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.
Nothing amused me more than standing on the balcony of my flat watching my mate trying to get his Corvette into the underground car park. Get out, run round, enter the code and run back, hopefully before the barrier comes back down. What was even more amusing was that I was able to open the barrier remotely from my flat, but of course never did because frankly it was so damned funny to watch. If you opened it remotely juuuust before he typed the code in, it was practically impossible for him to make it in time. Much burned rubber on the entrance ramp. Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.
LHD in the UK? No thanks.
ecs0set said:
fatboy18 said:
Its easy, you just hang back a bit, you have loads of power to compensate, you also tend to chill out more watching other drivers all up each others rear ends working out when they can overtake Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.
Nothing amused me more than standing on the balcony of my flat watching my mate trying to get his Corvette into the underground car park. Get out, run round, enter the code and run back, hopefully before the barrier comes back down. What was even more amusing was that I was able to open the barrier remotely from my flat, but of course never did because frankly it was so damned funny to watch. If you opened it remotely juuuust before he typed the code in, it was practically impossible for him to make it in time. Much burned rubber on the entrance ramp. Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.LHD in the UK? No thanks.
This is EXACTLY what mates are for
y2blade said:
ecs0set said:
fatboy18 said:
Its easy, you just hang back a bit, you have loads of power to compensate, you also tend to chill out more watching other drivers all up each others rear ends working out when they can overtake Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.
Nothing amused me more than standing on the balcony of my flat watching my mate trying to get his Corvette into the underground car park. Get out, run round, enter the code and run back, hopefully before the barrier comes back down. What was even more amusing was that I was able to open the barrier remotely from my flat, but of course never did because frankly it was so damned funny to watch. If you opened it remotely juuuust before he typed the code in, it was practically impossible for him to make it in time. Much burned rubber on the entrance ramp. Country roads are OK too, you have a tendency to drive nearer the curb in a LHD (aim for the drain grates), that way you know you are well away from the center white line.LHD in the UK? No thanks.
This is EXACTLY what mates are for
You Cruel bugger You see, he should have thought about Reversing up to the barrier
Then he would be on the correct side 
Must admit it is a bit of a flaff at the Dartford crossing, you cant pull up right next to the toll booth so you have to pull up just before it narrows up, undo harnesses, get out of car find cash in pockets, walk up to toll booth and pay, walk back to car do up harnesses start car and then drive on.Ive no idea why people seem upset behind me
The alternitive option could be Drive towards booth at a reasonable rate, quick handbrake turn, back in, pay reverse out at speed, another handbrake turn and your off. Never dared to do it, but it would be a laugh
DJRC said:
Or alternatively you just lean across the passenger seat. Less amusing I know, but more effective and less hassle.
Don't think that would work, in my car the seats are low, you have a center console in the way and with the Harnesses on you cant move! With the seat belts undone you have to push yourself up out of the seat and then counter act your weight across the console just to reach the passenger door handle! No way I could get my hand out of the passenger window!fatboy18 said:
You Cruel bugger You see, he should have thought about Reversing up to the barrier
Then he would be on the correct side Must admit it is a bit of a flaff at the Dartford crossing, you cant pull up right next to the toll booth so you have to pull up just before it narrows up, undo harnesses, get out of car find cash in pockets, walk up to toll booth and pay, walk back to car do up harnesses start car and then drive on.Ive no idea why people seem upset behind me
The alternitive option could be Drive towards booth at a reasonable rate, quick handbrake turn, back in, pay reverse out at speed, another handbrake turn and your off. Never dared to do it, but it would be a laugh
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