Quote of the Year!!

[mr noble]

"By biting off only what they can chew, Noble have made a car that is quite simply, brilliant"

- Richard Hammond, Top Gear 2006

[kentviking]

Personally I thought "Giant killer" said it all

[V6GTO]

Is the clip hosted anywhere...or is the programme being repeated?

Martin.

[mr noble]

think its repeated tonight on BBc2

[micky g]

V6GTO said:

Is the clip hosted anywhere...or is the programme being repeated?

Martin.

www.bbc.co.uk/broadband/mediaplayer/players/bbc2/bb_rm_console.shtml?package=4588054&nbram=1&bbram=1&nbwm=1&bbwm=1

[Davislove]

it looked simply stunning in the programme, the whole package and great VFM

but what is that Ford Focus steering wheel all about???

[mr noble]

Davislove said:

it looked simply stunning in the programme, the whole package and great VFM

but what is that Ford Focus steering wheel all about???

Very good question! Lee........?


Apparently, Noble are going to try to get type approval on the M15 so they can sell it worldwide, this unfortunatly means airbags and stuff and there are not so many "part bin" s/wheels to choose from in that case. Not sure if this is the real reason, but its one that I think could be true.

I am sure there must be prettier ones available though!


G

[UFO 2 NOB]

mr noble said:

Davislove said:

it looked simply stunning in the programme, the whole package and great VFM

but what is that Ford Focus steering wheel all about???

Very good question! Lee........?


Apparently, Noble are going to try to get type approval on the M15 so they can sell it worldwide, this unfortunatly means airbags and stuff and there are not so many "part bin" s/wheels to choose from in that case. Not sure if this is the real reason, but its one that I think could be true.

I am sure there must be prettier ones available though!


G

Vauxhall do some nice steering wheels!!!

[AMG Merc]

"Noble's difficult third album"

[kentviking]

AMG Merc said:

"Noble's difficult third album"

well, considering how quickly the M10, M12 2.5, M12 3, M12 3R, M400 succession proceeded one could argue they took a bit more time over the "third" album...and it ain't finished yet.

[joust]

Davislove said:

it looked simply stunning in the programme, the whole package and great VFM
but what is that Ford Focus steering wheel all about???

As Greg said, the wheel makes type approval easy, and if you look at the number of Ford OEM components it's clear Noble have a healthy relationship with Ford so I presume Noble don't have the time trying to get similar good relationship pricing on alternative manufacturers.

Also, it is exceptionally tactile. Read my review at www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic. for some more details.

It's not the prettiest thing, but it's certainly effective.

J

[joust]

kentviking said:

well, considering how quickly the M10, M12 2.5, M12 3, M12 3R, M400 succession proceeded one could argue they took a bit more time over the "third" album...and it ain't finished yet.

M10 to M12 was only 2 years (M10 1999, M12 2001), so it's certainly taking it's time!

J