Had my first race today woooooooow
19 February 2006, 06:41 PM
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Had my first race today woooooooow
Exit roundabout in the wet......dual carriageway........i'm in the outside lane. Look to move into the inside lane, flick on the indicator and there he is. Brand new, shiney, sleek, purposeful. He is edging towards passing me on the inside........hmmmm I cant have that, the indicator goes off. I look at my wife, she glares back, she's seen him. The gauntlet has been thrown down....
I NAIL it in 3rd from 30mph.......He's gaining almost alongside now, i'm worried, starting to consider throwing shopping out the window, need to loose weight. I hit the power band, things happen quickly, the revs soar, I use more of the revs than i'm used to and ****** 4th. He is moving backwards, I look over and can see a grin on his face. Is it a grin, is it a grimace? I have no way of knowing. I'm clear of him now, passed, own him, destroyed him........I flick the indicator back on, move gently in the inside lane, shortshift to 5th.....arm on the window, feeling like the daddy. He pulls out, moves alongside, looks in and smiles ...... then he contiues on his way.
Wooow what a feeling, the car performed amazingly, never knew it had that under the bonnet ........
The cars.
Him ----- Peugeot 407
Mine ---- Rover 420 SLi
Dont mess with the best .........
I NAIL it in 3rd from 30mph.......He's gaining almost alongside now, i'm worried, starting to consider throwing shopping out the window, need to loose weight. I hit the power band, things happen quickly, the revs soar, I use more of the revs than i'm used to and ****** 4th. He is moving backwards, I look over and can see a grin on his face. Is it a grin, is it a grimace? I have no way of knowing. I'm clear of him now, passed, own him, destroyed him........I flick the indicator back on, move gently in the inside lane, shortshift to 5th.....arm on the window, feeling like the daddy. He pulls out, moves alongside, looks in and smiles ...... then he contiues on his way.
Wooow what a feeling, the car performed amazingly, never knew it had that under the bonnet ........
The cars.
Him ----- Peugeot 407
Mine ---- Rover 420 SLi
Dont mess with the best .........
19 February 2006, 10:53 PM
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Its great isnt it!! 
I stayed with a Ph2 Saxo VTS with light mods in my stock MY92 216GTi last night... he was rather surprised when we pulled over for a chat!!
Cheers,
Grant
I stayed with a Ph2 Saxo VTS with light mods in my stock MY92 216GTi last night... he was rather surprised when we pulled over for a chat!!
Cheers,
Grant
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20 February 2006, 12:28 AM
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Yip... its a good engine, truth be known, its the only reason I bought the thing. The comedy factor of having a Rover that can mix it up with reasonably warm hatches is worth the peanuts paid itself!! 
Cheers,
Grant
Cheers,
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20 February 2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Exit roundabout in the wet......dual carriageway........i'm in the outside lane. Look to move into the inside lane, flick on the indicator and there he is. Brand new, shiney, sleek, purposeful. He is edging towards passing me on the inside........hmmmm I cant have that, the indicator goes off. I look at my wife, she glares back, she's seen him. The gauntlet has been thrown down....
I NAIL it in 3rd from 30mph.......He's gaining almost alongside now, i'm worried, starting to consider throwing shopping out the window, need to loose weight. I hit the power band, things happen quickly, the revs soar, I use more of the revs than i'm used to and ****** 4th. He is moving backwards, I look over and can see a grin on his face. Is it a grin, is it a grimace? I have no way of knowing. I'm clear of him now, passed, own him, destroyed him........I flick the indicator back on, move gently in the inside lane, shortshift to 5th.....arm on the window, feeling like the daddy. He pulls out, moves alongside, looks in and smiles ...... then he contiues on his way.
Wooow what a feeling, the car performed amazingly, never knew it had that under the bonnet ........
The cars.
Him ----- Peugeot 407
Mine ---- Rover 420 SLi
Dont mess with the best .........
I NAIL it in 3rd from 30mph.......He's gaining almost alongside now, i'm worried, starting to consider throwing shopping out the window, need to loose weight. I hit the power band, things happen quickly, the revs soar, I use more of the revs than i'm used to and ****** 4th. He is moving backwards, I look over and can see a grin on his face. Is it a grin, is it a grimace? I have no way of knowing. I'm clear of him now, passed, own him, destroyed him........I flick the indicator back on, move gently in the inside lane, shortshift to 5th.....arm on the window, feeling like the daddy. He pulls out, moves alongside, looks in and smiles ...... then he contiues on his way.
Wooow what a feeling, the car performed amazingly, never knew it had that under the bonnet ........
The cars.
Him ----- Peugeot 407
Mine ---- Rover 420 SLi
Dont mess with the best .........
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20 February 2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
starting to consider throwing shopping out the window, need to loose weight.
What were you thinking
You could have starved 
Best bet, would have been to lean across (open door) and loose the lady
Apart from that, good kill
20 February 2006, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles aka Charlie
What were you thinking
You could have starved Best bet, would have been to lean across (open door) and loose the lady
Apart from that, good kill
20 February 2006, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
It wasnt food or beer matey, do you think im stoopid? It was housey nick nack type ****e she had just bought
Would still have got rid of the lady
20 February 2006, 04:44 PM
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I'm sure there is a large element of jest here but take a read of this thread and realise just why even the merest hint of competitive driving could land you in a room with a little window and some new pals to tear you a second arsehole after they've finished with the one you've already got.......
http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5265
Haven't seen this thread linked to before on here but anyone who hasn't read it could do well to note what happened to the guy who didn't actually cause the accident.
http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5265
Haven't seen this thread linked to before on here but anyone who hasn't read it could do well to note what happened to the guy who didn't actually cause the accident.
20 February 2006, 06:22 PM
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Should I go down the modding road, thats the question? ......... Flat cap for the back window, box of tissues, jumper with suede elbows, pipe, slippers ...... Im just not sure whether to go the whole hog or leave it standard?
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20 February 2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Should I go down the modding road, thats the question? ......... Flat cap for the back window, box of tissues, jumper with suede elbows, pipe, slippers ...... Im just not sure whether to go the whole hog or leave it standard?
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20 February 2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by trails
keep it sleeper stylee...maybe a nodding dog to hint at its abilities...
20 February 2006, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
hmmmmmmmmmm good thinking, steering wheel cover might not be tooooooo ott either. I already have some leather driving gloves for when its cold ... or warm......or mild ..... or damp.....or windy
