Nobles Up North

[S555]

First post, Ive jsut been lurking a few days and decided it was time to say hi, and ask a couple of questions.
Im considering joining the Noble owning community but have a couple of things lurking in the back of my head..... How do the cars cope with the growing amount of speed bumps, do they fit over them, or are they a no-no? Also, are people, in general, happy with their cars?? (Odd question I know, but what the hell).

[joust]

S555 said:

How do the cars cope with the growing amount of speed bumps, do they fit over them, or are they a no-no?

Yep - it goes straight over the "square" ones, and the big sleeping policeman just take at a slight angle. You can also either go for the "sport" front splitter, get the car raised by a few mm all round, or some people remove the splitter altogether.

I really only drive mine around London and haven't had any serious problems (the Marcos TSO and Audi Quattro are much worse...!)

S555 said:

Also, are people, in general, happy with their cars?? (Odd question I know, but what the hell).

Very

J

>> Edited by joust on Sunday 28th November 13:03

[V6GTO]

S555 said:

First post, Ive jsut been lurking a few days and decided it was time to say hi, and ask a couple of questions. Im considering joining the Noble owning community but have a couple of things lurking in the back of my head..... How do the cars cope with the growing amount of speed bumps, do they fit over them, or are they a no-no? Also, are people, in general, happy with their cars?? (Odd question I know, but what the hell).

Speed bumps...no problem at the right speed.

Happy?...

Martin.

[amg merc]

V6GTO said:

S555 said: First post, Ive jsut been lurking a few days and decided it was time to say hi, and ask a couple of questions. Im considering joining the Noble owning community but have a couple of things lurking in the back of my head..... How do the cars cope with the growing amount of speed bumps, do they fit over them, or are they a no-no? Also, are people, in general, happy with their cars?? (Odd question I know, but what the hell). Speed bumps...no problem at the right speed. Happy?... Martin.

Martin, how's the water temp and a/c working in the heat of Spain?

[hunttheshunt]

God yes

[V6GTO]

amg merc said:

Martin, how's the water temp and a/c working in the heat of Spain?

Rob,
I can honestly say that there is no difference whatsoever in day to day driving. The only time I noticed a change is when I did a trackday in 36 degrees C, and then the only difference was the water temp. was up by 1-2 degrees, and back to normal by the end of the cooling off lap.

Martin.

PS - edited to add...only had the AC on max maybe 4 times.

>> Edited by V6GTO on Sunday 28th November 17:25

[3rtt]

S555 said:

First post, Ive jsut been lurking a few days and decided it was time to say hi, and ask a couple of questions. Im considering joining the Noble owning community but have a couple of things lurking in the back of my head..... How do the cars cope with the growing amount of speed bumps, do they fit over them, or are they a no-no? Also, are people, in general, happy with their cars?? (Odd question I know, but what the hell).

Dave, where abouts are you in North East ?

I'm on the Gateshead side of the river and would be very happy to discuss Noble ownership.

Cheers,
Ian.

[S555]

Ian, Im also on the Gateshead side, little village called Sunderland. Would be good to hear from an owner that has to drive on the same roads as myself.
Dave

[Ash GTO 3R]

Hey all

How about a meet halfway sometime?

[3rtt]

S555 said:

Ian, Im also on the Gateshead side, little village called Sunderland. Would be good to hear from an owner that has to drive on the same roads as myself. Dave

Dave

You have Mail

Cheers,
Ian.

[hexhamhc]

Hi there you Northern Noblers! For those of you who don't know we are now the authorised dealers for the North of England and would be glad to be of assistance. Sales, service and parts available here at Hexham, please don't hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Tony Abrams.

[S555]

Yep, I know, I was in the other week, the person with the S2000. Got a black one in yet??

[M400 JET]

Hours of fun, mines just got better as the miles clocked up, only done 480 mls, but in the garage now for obvious reasons, pretty mental with slippy roads!
and iam still only running it in. nothing to compare an M400 with, its awesome!

[chillidog]

S555 said:

How do the cars cope with the growing amount of speed bumps, do they fit over them, or are they a no-no? Also, are people, in general, happy with their cars??

No problems with speed bumps yet.
Very pleased with the M400 - quite an experience

[amg merc]

M400 JET said:

Hours of fun, mines just got better as the miles clocked up, only done 480 mls, but in the garage now for obvious reasons, pretty mental with slippy roads! and iam still only running it in. nothing to compare an M400 with, its awesome!

M400JET, what happened?

[3rtt]

Don't want to teach how to suck eggs, but it is always around this time of the year when the roads are really greasy, especially for new Noble owners to be over enthusiastic with the right pedal.

Remember to be progressive and smooth on the throttle (and off) and not 'MASH' the throttle in the first 4 gears. It's great to have a sideways moment when you expect it and can handle it. But not so good when do don't expect it.

Have fun, and be careful out there, or it can leave an expensive bill at Christmas time.

Cheers,
Ian.


PS: Nice Noble calender shot. (Sorry for being smug)

>> Edited by 3rtt on Sunday 5th December 16:27

[chillidog]

3rtt said:

Don't want to teach how to suck eggs, but it is always around this time of the year when the roads are really greasy, especially for new Noble owners to be over enthusiastic with the right pedal.

Good advice but there's no need to leave it in the garage all winter ... had a stonking drive today!

[DanH]

Agree about the roads. I had two fishtails putting the power down fairly gently yesterday. Fortunately I was going straight and they sorted themselves out