Panama Canal vs Gen-F

Panama Canal vs Gen-F

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Sarge 4x4

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2,371 posts

205 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Nipped out this morning with James (my son) for a spin and grabbed a couple of snaps.







paul450

7,948 posts

175 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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bow Very very nice mate thumbup

woohoo yellow calipers laugh

IXLR8

2,025 posts

149 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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rofl
Yes YELLOW calipers hehe

Wicked totally wicked cool

ringram

14,700 posts

248 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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REVIEW!
E3 COMPARO PLEASE smile

Whats it like in comparison, handling and performance?


ARAF

20,759 posts

223 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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That does look rather good. cool

When do the mods begin? hehe

Edited by ARAF on Sunday 13th April 20:25

Sarge 4x4

Original Poster:

2,371 posts

205 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Comparing the Banana GTS to this is a little unfair as the E series in standard form is no where near the Gen-F, the mods I had done on the E series made it get up and smile (ask Paul), the handling on the E series was a big step up on the old VXR8 like my S but this is now a proper car IMHO and feels as quick as my old S with a very smooth power delivery which keeps you well alert (you will be in the poop if your not), clutch and gearbox are great with the steering a little heavier, Its so well planted on the road and you never seem to be in any trouble.

The brakes are mind blowing and give massive confidence which you need as it fly's, if feels like it's got a lot more than 577bhp.

If I was honest with myself it does not need any more power but.....................Simple answer "why not", if you can you will.

Heads up display is great and all the other electronic gismo's are fab if that floats your boat.

Window switches on drivers door is a big plus I find as it's the same as the Amazon, never have been a lover of electronic handbrakes but I will get used to it.

Best car I have ever owned without a shadow of a doubt, a couple of moans......Sat Nav to me is not straight forward, calipers are a b/stard to clean but my best moan which took a while to work out is the reverse camera which would work better if the silly Kangaroos had fitted it in the right way round (I know my reg number) Hahahaha, have not sorted that yet as I want to find out which way round the clips are and don't want to break it.

Love it in White and I think this is a keeper for me for a fair while, lets just hope they don't build a better one. Haha.

Upgrades...............................well yes as it would be rude not to after all, as soon as WP get the right package I will be dropping it off, just can't help myself when it comes to BHP and Torque and after all someone has to be the Ginny pig.

As with any thing I type please excuse the smelling mistakes. smile

P.S. You need to drive this beast to find out for yourself, others may have differing views but for me it fits and works very well.

jonnM

1,102 posts

139 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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ARAF

20,759 posts

223 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Sarge 4x4 said:
P.S. You need to drive this beast to find out for yourself,
Such a kind offer. clap I'll wait until you've got it run in before I driving it though. hehe

Nice thoughts on the car. Thanks for sharing. cool

ringram

14,700 posts

248 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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You wont be the guinea pig, the aussies have been there and done that. Harrop has upgrade kits.

Thanks for the mini review smile

stick100

7,017 posts

168 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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That does look nice in white

Sarge 4x4

Original Poster:

2,371 posts

205 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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jonnM said:
Thanks for that. Like that lots, so plus a cam it should work very well. smokin

Harrop stuff looks great.

DougieMc

1,794 posts

221 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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It looks great in white I must say.
Glad your enjoying it
It really is a special car.
And as you say spending time and driving it makes you realise what a big jump forward it is.
Enjoy its been a long time coming hahahaaaaa

P.S. It was on the Salome till Panama Canal then she jumped on a quicker one direct

Sarge 4x4

Original Poster:

2,371 posts

205 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Dougie, the beard I had to grow while watching the Salomn zig-zag it's way around the worlds oceans I can shave off but what about the Captains hat, binoculars and 36 packs of Tum Tum tablets I purchased, who is going to reimburse me for all that lot. laugh

Hope you little legs and feet are not tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sore. wink I see the Vespa got clamped. biglaugh

wav8

3,924 posts

148 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Looks stunning and in the fastest colour toocoolsmokin

ARAF

20,759 posts

223 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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wav8 said:
Looks stunning and in the fastest colour toocoolsmokin
yeshehe

snowwolf

11,503 posts

175 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Looks horny as fk sarge, look forward to seeing it in the flesh :-)

wav8

3,924 posts

148 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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ARAF said:
wav8 said:
Looks stunning and in the fastest colour toocoolsmokin
yeshehe
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BigbadVXR

256 posts

171 months

Sunday 13th April 2014
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Gotta say, it looks the "bees knees" Enjoy! thumbup

motomk

2,150 posts

244 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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DougieMc said:
P.S. It was on the Salome till Panama Canal then she jumped on a quicker one direct
It is obviously fast enough as it beat its own ship across the water!! wink