The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVI)

[L100NYY]

Ref Mk1.

Fantastically balanced chassis
Wonderful gearbox
Precise and feelsome steering
rwd
Driving position
Look great (imho of course)

I don't disagree that the Cup is a wonderful steer, I also ran a Trophy for a while, but it/they is/are a totally different setup and pacjage to an MX5. One of each would be nice.

[jeremyc]

L100NYY said:

Did someone mention MX5's........?

Meh. A shallow imitation.

This is what you I need.

[L100NYY]

Here's one we sold a couple of years ago....

[L100NYY]

Two nights, two cars, same spot....

[jeremyc]

L100NYY said:

Here's one we sold a couple of years ago....

Talking of which, are you at the Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch this coming weekend?

[braddo]

Are you guys still seeing some demand for the Exige V6 Loon?

Just saw this one - it really looks fantastic in yellow (and with silver wheels ).



http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

[L100NYY]

jeremyc said:

L100NYY said:

Here's one we sold a couple of years ago....

Talking of which, are you at the Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch this coming weekend?

Non, family commitments this weekend

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braddo said:

Are you guys still seeing some demand for the Exige V6 Loon?

Just saw this one - it really looks fantastic in yellow (and with silver wheels ).



http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/l...

Aye there is still interest in them although not quite like the initial launch where everybody wanted to drive/order one! Been using the white a fair bit lately and now its nicely loosened up it absolutely flies and the exhaust note has hardened with a lovely edge to it lately too.

Still can't get that ruddy black Cooper out of my mind though

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This sits rather well doesn't it;

http://www.jdclassics.co.uk/showrooms/Porsche-356-...

and these are pretty funky too;

http://www.jdclassics.co.uk/showrooms/Mini-Cooper-...

http://www.jdclassics.co.uk/showrooms/Mini-Cooper-...

[L100NYY]

I heard a rumour that there could be a roadgoing version of the Elise Cup R on the way.....

[L100NYY]

130bhp S/C'd tweed

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

[Justayellowbadge]

L100NYY said:

130bhp S/C'd tweed

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

Oh, that will be hilarious.

Like the TT 300 a lot, too.

Bet the 24v Cavalier will have you smiling as you disappear into a hedge.

[L100NYY]

OoOoOooooo

£30k and 7k miles. A surefire investment.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

[BobTurner]

L100NYY said:

130bhp S/C'd tweed

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

So many different ways to get into trouble in that auction.

Is it wrong to buy a car just so you can try something with a straight 8 in it?

[FredClogs]

L100NYY said:

130bhp S/C'd tweed

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

That's quite a busy engine bay, all that gubbins attached to a little SU carb looks mental, not sure quite how long it would stay at temperature either but fun to find out.

[richtea78]

There is some interesting stuff at that auction

This could suit someone



http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

Id quite like this



http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

I think this is pushing the limits of classic



http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auct...

[S3_Graham]

L100NYY said:

OoOoOooooo

£30k and 7k miles. A surefire investment.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

how is that so cheap? that looks like incredible VFM in my book. Genuine classic, I'd *bet my house it'll double/treble in value over the next 5 years.

• theoretically

[braddo]

BobTurner said:

So many different ways to get into trouble in that auction.

Is it wrong to buy a car just so you can try something with a straight 8 in it?

Never!!

[ManOpener]

Blueprint said:

Output Flange said:

Talking of wheels, is there an 18" wheel for the E46 M3 that isn't the standard 18, or the E92 18, that doesn't look rubbish?

Agree, they are not the best.

What about the 18" BBS CH?

Edit:



Presume those shown are 19's. Not sure if the 18's would translate

Edited by Blueprint on Tuesday 12th August 18:44

Compomotive MO18:



Rays/Volk TE37



Apex ARC-8



Whatever these are (ATS DTC?)

[mft]

Any thread thoughts on the 996 turbo?

Having considered sooo many options (996 GT3, 997 C2S, many older 911s, E46 M3 +/-CSL, E28/E34/E39 M5, E63 M6, E60 B5, B7 RS4, Z06, 4200) to replace my Golf with, I'm coming back to the 996 turbo: it's got the strong engine, it's smaller than most of the others, it has two little rear seats in case, and has 4wd for the winters here. It will just do everything. I will obviously drive a couple, which I'm sure that will be great fun... but will it actually be fun in the long term, once the novelty of the pace and competence has worn off?

[Cactussed]

mft said:

Any thread thoughts on the 996 turbo?

But will it actually be fun in the long term, once the novelty of the pace and competence has worn off?

Not owned one, but had the use of one for a week.
The novelty of effortless pace wears off v quickly.

[Frio3535]

S3_Graham said:

L100NYY said:

OoOoOooooo

£30k and 7k miles. A surefire investment.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

how is that so cheap? that looks like incredible VFM in my book. Genuine classic, I'd *bet my house it'll double/treble in value over the next 5 years.

• theoretically

Located in Jersey which may effect the price, nevertheless a bargain.