My Current Fleet

[melvster]

M1TT J said:

You sure? The VTS C2 are only grp8 which is 1 more than a vtr? The diesel VTS is even lower than the VTR iirc?

VTR is 6 according to AT. I cant get insured on a VTS for a first car.

[JayTee94]

melvster said:

you wont get insured on a VTS as a first car.

To be honest, I have not tried any quotes yet on C2 VTS yet.

[melvster]

JayTee94 said:

To be honest, I have not tried any quotes yet on C2 VTS yet.

I tried a quote with the Co Op and Direct Line, both said no. VTR is ok though.

[JagJag363]

I'm 19 and have two years no claims as a named driver and the C2 VTS is 3k insurance.

There is no way you will get a quote for under 3500 if your 17 and it's your first car..

[melvster]

JagJag363 said:

I'm 19 and have two years no claims as a named driver and the C2 VTS is 3k insurance.

There is no way you will get a quote for under 3500 if your 17 and it's your first car..

I am 19 in March and a VTS is still a lot more than a VTR.

[JagJag363]

melvster said:

I am 19 in March and a VTS is still a lot more than a VTR.

Yep, because it's a quicker car.
I've stopped looking at VTR's, a few people i've seen in them seem to think they've got a really quick car...

And i really don't want that to happen to me

[melvster]

JagJag363 said:

Yep, because it's a quicker car.
I've stopped looking at VTR's, a few people i've seen in them seem to think they've got a really quick car...

And i really don't want that to happen to me

VTR is not slow but it is not quick to me, just nippy.

[bakerstreet]

madmover said:

Love the S2000 - Kia is an unusual choice, nevertheless with the warranties and deals they seem to advertise I can certainly understand the appeal!

I don't think it's all about the warranties and deals anymore. I think that Kia looks great

OP: good collection. Im liking the white s2000. I think it's one of those designs that will stand the test of time

[eddd1e]

might be wrong but do you live in Didcot? swear I have seen that white S2000 around here.

Nice cars mate.

[M1TT J]

Nope afraid not Im down in Sussex By Brighton

[M1TT J]

Not really an update and still have the same "fleet" but a couple of pics from Goodwood sunday service

[M1TT J]

Right haven't updated this in a while!

The s2000 was sold 2 months ago due to the arrival of daughter number two and it not really being used at all! Sold on pistonheads in just 12hrs!

A kind of replacement arrives tomorrow in the form of an R53 cooper s with works upgrades so 215bhp pics to follow

The c2 is still here but it's days are numbered now the mini is here

The kia is safe for now but have now convinced the wife a juke nismo is the way to go! Test drive coming soon

Anyone have experience of living with a nismo?

[M1TT J]

A couple of pics of the new Cooper s (my number plate is now on but not in these pics)

Current spec

Engine / Exhaust:
190whp (215BHP) Dynod at 1320 Mini 30th June
5th Gen Teflon Charger with 17% pulley – 29k on this unit and confirmed as a very clean item by 1320 during fitting.
550CC injectors
Airtec TMIC – Fitted at 93k so still like new
Orranje CAI – Fitted at 93k so again like new
Scorpion Cat Back – Fitted at 77k and still cleans up like new, a lovely sound.

Chassis:
Bilstein B14 Coilovers fitted at around 88k so these have 8k miles under them.
Polybushed rear subframe bushes - sorting a big problem found on many minis which often ruins the handling.

Wheels / Tyres:
R98 webspokes will be sold with the car with good ContiSport 5 tyres.

Brakes:
Motul RBF 660 Fluid
EBC Turbo groove discs and Mintex 1144 pads on the front OEM discs and EBC red stuff pads on the back.

Interior:
JCW Sparco cloth seats – these are great when pushing on.
JCW Carbon dash – this is in mint condition and lifts the interior
LG Trimming Suede gearstick and handbrake gaiter – dark charcoal with a blue stitch

Exterior:
Aero grill fitted by 1320 – lower grill can still be removed and freely rather than bonded in.
CC’d headlight rings
Debadged rear.


Plans are for some new wheels and poss a brake upgrade

[Mattknight1984]

I remember that blue vts from Ssc/sax prurience. I bought turinis for mine after seeing yours :-)

Mini looks good, I had one very similar on an 04 - sold it when my 2nd son arrived.

[jk888]

Like the Mini, what's the story with the Megane?

[M1TT J]

The meg is a friends R26r so not mine

I think i remember you Matt (well by forum name anyway)

Funnily enough i've just had my second daughter arrive which was one of the reasons the S2000 went, i just failed to buy a more family friendly car lol

Maybe the C2 will make way for something bigger and more economic but who knows!

[jk888]

Ah ok, thought it might have been the replacement for the C2

[SKM1984]

And I sold both Matt's the sets of turini's

SSC days, good times

[M1TT J]

Another update

True to form i went and had the Kia serviced and ended up walking out with a new one! The top of the range Maxx to be exact only just released and was a demonstrator with 2k miles on it so quite a bit off list price

I know its not very PH but it does exactly what we need for the family duties and imo stands out a bit more from the focus / golf / astra crowd and has pretty much 7 years left of warranty (although im sure it will be moved on by then)

Anyway a couple of pics





and another of the mini which is going well so far

[M1TT J]

The Mini has new shoes!!