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

[Patrick Bateman]

I didn't realise the 17's were so wide at the rear. 255/40 is quite a rare size I'd have thought. Couldn't complain about the ride.

[braddo]

Interesting about the control weights - I would have assumed a Boxster and M5 of those vintages to be somewhere in the same ballpark for pedal feel etc.

What you describe about the Boxster is similar to what I like - a light, long travel throttle so that it's easy to modulate and drive gently in town; a brake pedal that is quite firm so that it's easy to modulate.

The GT3 has these, although quite a heavy clutch to go with it. The Merc C43 is the opposite - a firm throttle that is hard to avoid lurching with, and a spongey brake pedal that gives no confidence it will work (even though it actually has almighty brakes).

[Output Flange]

olly22n said:

So you should buy a 981. That, in my eyes, was perfect.

I'll stick with the 997 thanks. Plus it can do handsfree conversations at 100mph without having to raise my voice.

[sleep envy]

Sheep?

[FredClogs]

Anyone ever seen another one of these?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C520742

[jonnydm]

FredClogs said:

Anyone ever seen another one of these?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C520742

http://jalopnik.com/italy-cuts-government-waste-by...

I do like the interior though.

[vtecyo]

FredClogs said:

Anyone ever seen another one of these?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C520742

Not in the UK. Mrs uncle has one out in Italy, it's absolutely superb.

Even uglier in the flesh though.

[FredClogs]

vtecyo said:

FredClogs said:

Anyone ever seen another one of these?

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C520742

Not in the UK. Mrs uncle has one out in Italy, it's absolutely superb.

Even uglier in the flesh though.

Yes it does look a bit nose heavy...

[braddo]

Looks a bit like a mini-Maybach.

[Patrick Bateman]

olly22n said:

That was aimed at Patrick. Soz.

You know what you need to buy..

You making a contribution to the cause?

Just been out in another Boxster, passenger ride (one of the guys from the Boxsta forum), sounds lovely with a custom exhaust.

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olly22n said:

You know what you need to buy..

Unless it's a Clio dCi, I'm not sure I do. And don't use the P word.

[Tonberry]

So I've just bought a B3 3.3 Coupe - been on my radar for a while but they're difficult to come across in decent condition and reasonable money.

That engine - raucous and so linear in it's delivery. Didn't think this car would top an E39 but it's getting there.

So where does a 25 yr old go from here? Just sold an absolutely mental MX-5 so the next convertible will probably be an E46 M3 Cab in the mid - ish future.

I think it has to be a V8 next.

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Tonberry said:

So where does a 25 yr old go from here?

Something not based on a mainstream model, perhaps?

[Tonberry]

That throws out M cars, S/RS cars and AMGs.

911?

Nice thought but I need to use my car for work sadly.

[braddo]

Tonberry said:

I think it has to be a V8 next.

While being young and having another practical car, you should get something a bit more focussed than a M3 cab - Chimaera for a V8, Caterham et al, Elise, VX220 etc.

[melvster]

Nice evening blast out tonight... still loving the Clio.

197 Cup by Adam Melville, on Flickr

197 Cup by Adam Melville, on Flickr

[Patrick Bateman]

anonymous said:

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I suppose it depends what you're used to. I don't think I've driven a petrol car that couldn't be described as relatively 'torquey' for a while. Pretty sure the M54 in my old 330 and 530 felt more linear whereas, to me, there was a notable step in power above 4000 or so rpm in the Boxster. I've become accustomed to making relatively quick progress even if changing up at 4000rpm though and don't get to drive anything else to compare.

[Output Flange]

>lost<

[Crook]

good morning Friday.

Because: Green Adidas

and just because he's pretty cool: Platoon

[jonnydm]

Had to look that one up!

I'll take a Lexus LX570 and a Maser Granturismo with lots of seude.