Charlie 360 - Noble M12

[oldhatter]

Looking at your posting re brakes I notice that you are also an ex M12 owner. Can I ask what you thought? I had mine for 6 months, but having had a recent op on my back (disc trouble), which happened after I ordered the car but before delivery, found that despite all sorts of attempts at back support (cushions, pads etc) I could not get the seating position right. As I use my car every day it has to be comfortable so although I will put up with more than most (968CS, 993RS, EVO 6 etc) I had to change. I investigated changing the seat, but aftermarket didn't seem to be an option. Whilst the handling noise and performance on the right road was great in the Noble, the decision to go back to Porkers (in a C4S) was absolutely right - I couldn't be more pleased with the decision (apart from the obvious cost to change!)
Steve

[dazren]

Hmmmm, I seem to remember a funny story about Charlie's Noble ownership.

DAZ

[charlie360]

Hi Oldhatter - Yeah I did own a Noble for a brief period of time! The story behind it was that my brother (guysh) had ordered a Noble whilst I had a Ferrari 355 and so I thought I'd better test drive one to see what all the fuss was about and I was so impressed with it's ability to blow the socks off the 355 that I ordered one instantly. In between times I changed the 355 for a 360 and decided that I wanted to keep that when the Noble arrived so pretty much sold it immediately (it was one of the first GTO3s) However having driven my brothers on numerous occasions I have a pretty good idea of what they're like. Basically I am deeply impressed in them performancewise and to be honest on the track it's atleast as quick as my current 996 TT possibly quicker but a whole load more fun for getting fully sideways etc. However there is something about the integrity of the whole package that makes me stick with the Fezzas and more recently the porker! Great car may yet go back there especially if they improve the looks!