That David and Goliath moment
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300bhp/ton said:
Motorrad said:
I can easily believe you kept up with one on a tight twisty road or were even more comfortable and able to go faster.
I used to live very near Bispham and found I'd be pushing along trevors from the factory in my 205GTi as the back way to Preston just doesn't suit a high powered RWD car.
The roads certainly favoured me I agree. And evidently on any straights they could pull ahead, but the thing is, from a roll and only reaching 'x' speed on lanes it's quite hard to truly use straight line speed as such an affective tool.I used to live very near Bispham and found I'd be pushing along trevors from the factory in my 205GTi as the back way to Preston just doesn't suit a high powered RWD car.
I could brake later, corner faster and accelerate out of the bends sooner than they could. So even though a sprint from 20-60mph (ish
) The TVR could in theory out accelerate me, I was as a rule already travelling faster and able to get on the power sooner.You won.
You did, didn't you?
v8will said:
No, You'd have noticed me open the passenger door and ask 'Are we moving yet'
Or
I'd have had the squeakiest or squeaky bum times. You'd fail to ignore the smell of fear. That's what happens when you combine the awesomeness of a Smart car and a nervous disposition.
Well if if you are local I extend an offer to come for a passenger ride in it. Or
I'd have had the squeakiest or squeaky bum times. You'd fail to ignore the smell of fear. That's what happens when you combine the awesomeness of a Smart car and a nervous disposition.
Edited by 300bhp/ton on Saturday 26th March 10:41
300bhp/ton said:
Well if if you are local I extend an offer to come for a passenger ride in it.
Btw - if you want to know what I drive like, this is what I was doing last weekend
http://www.mandh-photography.co.uk/events/motx11/m...
Unfortunately I'm not but always gracious for the offer.Btw - if you want to know what I drive like, this is what I was doing last weekend
http://www.mandh-photography.co.uk/events/motx11/m...
My only lasting impression was that the roadster had quite impressive mechanical grip or maybe no where near enough power to upset the tyres.
The gearbox is unforgivable though, put me right off buying a ForTwo as a commuter. I reckon I could perform a quicker and smoother shift in just about any regular manual box.
205alive said:
To those 'contributing' with the t
ttish remarks, how did your ownership experiences of the Smart Brabus and TVR compare?
what does 300bhp want, a medal? well done for keeping up with a more powerful car which may not have been racing and probably didn't want to push his pride and joy to anywhere near it's limits on the public road just because some chap in a toy car was sitting on his arse.ttish remarks, how did your ownership experiences of the Smart Brabus and TVR compare?v8will said:
Unfortunately I'm not but always gracious for the offer.
My only lasting impression was that the roadster had quite impressive mechanical grip or maybe no where near enough power to upset the tyres.
The gearbox is unforgivable though, put me right off buying a ForTwo as a commuter. I reckon I could perform a quicker and smoother shift in just about any regular manual box.
Lots and lots of grip and fine balance. 790kg curb weight helps too.My only lasting impression was that the roadster had quite impressive mechanical grip or maybe no where near enough power to upset the tyres.
The gearbox is unforgivable though, put me right off buying a ForTwo as a commuter. I reckon I could perform a quicker and smoother shift in just about any regular manual box.
I sort of agree about the box, although once you get used to it, it's fine, very fine.
As for shifting, well I thought so too. But look at the G gaps for the gearchanges:
Roadster:
TR7 with a Rover LT77 5 speed manual and short shift gear lever:
Heck of a lot closer than I'd initially have thought.
superman84 said:
what does 300bhp want, a medal? well done for keeping up with a more powerful car which may not have been racing and probably didn't want to push his pride and joy to anywhere near it's limits on the public road just because some chap in a toy car was sitting on his arse.
Sorry mate,. but you are being a total and utter fking wk stain.I want nothing - just thought this was meant to be a motoring website where people would funnily enough like - motor cars.
So instead of whinging like some spoilt s
t spewing arse gravy. Why not take my advice, it's really simple - either contribute positivity or STFU.If you don't like my account - boo hoo! Go find the TVR owner and ask them, then post back if it worries you so much.
You miserable bunch of buggers. 300, I know the sort of drive/encounter you're talking about and yep, it's pretty cool when it happens. I chased a 360 around the lanes near Chequers recently and it was an absolute hoot watching/hearing him scream away on the straights and then doing my damnedest to catch up by carrying momentum around corners. We had a hell of a giggle and he gave me a grin and a cheery wave as he turned off. That's what being a petrolhead is all about, not this stupid fking PH thing of everyone coming on a forum, nit picking, belittling and arguing about every point or story made. Killjoy tossers the lot of 'em/you.
king PH thing of everyone coming on a forum, nit picking, belittling and arguing about every point or story made. Killjoy tossers the lot of 'em/you.Sorry for pissing on your parade but this is not only a complete non story it's also the type of lame will waving post I'd exect to see on vxr online. The points stands - it's easy to keep up with a much faster car who doesn't want to push his car to it's limits on a public road to prove himself to some joker in a smart car/whatver low powered motor. Well done 300 you're the man, you can pat yourself on the back knowing you've done well you crazy scamp you.
They did something lke this in autocar a few months ago. Can't remember the cars (one was a super car the other a hot hatch and one of the drivers was Steve Sutcliffe). Basically one driver drove the super car and tried to lose the hatch, they swapped and tried again. In both cases the super car couldn't shake the hatch. They concluded;
1. Lower powered hot hatches are more effective on b roads because they tend to be smaller.
2. The following car always has it easier because they don't have to worry about traffic coming the other way.
1. Lower powered hot hatches are more effective on b roads because they tend to be smaller.
2. The following car always has it easier because they don't have to worry about traffic coming the other way.
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