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25 June 2004, 11:52 PM
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New smoker
Thought I'd share some pics of the new smoker 
Apart from tonight it's been raining since I picked it up so haven't been able to do any real 'testing' yet I can confirm that black isn't great for keeping clean, and that traction in the wet on the standard Bridgestones ain't too hot!
Got a few mods planned for it - just don't tell the wife
I'd also like to add a big thanks to Spooks for the advice and help he gave me with the old car - cheers neebs
Apart from tonight it's been raining since I picked it up so haven't been able to do any real 'testing' yet
I can confirm that black isn't great for keeping clean, and that traction in the wet on the standard Bridgestones ain't too hot! Got a few mods planned for it - just don't tell the wife
I'd also like to add a big thanks to Spooks for the advice and help he gave me with the old car - cheers neebs
30 June 2004, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Gza
Apart from tonight it's been raining since I picked it up so haven't been able to do any real 'testing' yet I can confirm that black isn't great for keeping clean, and that traction in the wet on the standard Bridgestones ain't too hot!
I can confirm that black isn't great for keeping clean, and that traction in the wet on the standard Bridgestones ain't too hot!
30 June 2004, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by New To Scoob
Very nice wee man 
black is the colour only downside is keeping the bu66er clean.
Nice camper van in the background of piccy 3
John.
black is the colour only downside is keeping the bu66er clean.Nice camper van in the background of piccy 3
John.
lol - never even noticed the camper van when I was there
Too excited about getting the new motor! Just think, keep going the way you are and you'll be needing a camper van in a few years time
Originally Posted by Boyakasha
Traction is not a word that existes for the CTR in the wet, got feed up with mine and went back to 4WD. Apart from that the CTR is a fantastic car, just a shame our climate wasn't a bit more sunny
30 June 2004, 12:20 PM
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Just think, keep going the way you are and you'll be needing a camper van in a few years time
Aye - it's a bit hairy in the wet when it comes on cam. Used to it with the Cup right enough so didn't come as a massive surprise! You do feel a bit of a diddy when it wheelspins away from a junction if you give it just a little to much wellie boot though
evenworse when you were tring to exit a roundabout.John.
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30 June 2004, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzy
Can you drive any of those two with that dodgy shoulder of yours?
30 June 2004, 12:55 PM
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Thanks John - now you'll just need to try and keep it standard
Jock - you should have gone for the Fully Monty - or the "Mike Goff" as it was also known - if it was traction you were worried about!
Jock - you should have gone for the Fully Monty - or the "Mike Goff" as it was also known
- if it was traction you were worried about!
30 June 2004, 01:47 PM
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Chris, how would you compare it to the Cup?
I find the CTR quite lethargic in comparison, and it seriously lacks the "urgency" of the Cup's acceleration.
It almost feels like a turbocharged car off boost, if that makes sense?
It gets a bit better in the VTEC zone, but still not as rapid as the Clio IMO.
A nicer car to drive though with miles better interior and love the gearchange.
I find the CTR quite lethargic in comparison, and it seriously lacks the "urgency" of the Cup's acceleration.
It almost feels like a turbocharged car off boost, if that makes sense?
It gets a bit better in the VTEC zone, but still not as rapid as the Clio IMO.
A nicer car to drive though with miles better interior and love the gearchange.
30 June 2004, 03:07 PM
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Mmmm standard............ nahhhh looking at a few things the now
Just about forgot about Mike's, jeez that thing was quick, I think his wee bro has it now, or thats what I heard last time. Miss the 309 at times, I should have kept that car and tracked it considering what I sold it for then it got burnt out 
Anyway it was fun peeing off the Mi brigade
John.
Just about forgot about Mike's, jeez that thing was quick, I think his wee bro has it now, or thats what I heard last time. Miss the 309 at times, I should have kept that car and tracked it considering what I sold it for
then it got burnt out Anyway it was fun peeing off the Mi brigade
John.
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30 June 2004, 04:20 PM
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John - find it quite different to the Cup as well. As you say, the Cup beats it hands down for instant acceleration. I find the CTR quicker once you're doing over 80 though - especially if you keep it in a lower gear. Handling wise, it feels more detached and the back end twitchier but I suppose I was spoiled with the Cup. Gearchange is fantastic and having the gearstick there becomes almost second nature.
Interior is nice, but I don't think the quality of the plastics is any better. You can also feel the wiper motor moving the wipers if you've got your feet on the pedals
Overall, I like it, but no way is a brand new one worth £5-6k more than a Cup or 182. If it wasn't for the truly appalling service from Renault, I think I'd have given serious consideration to a Yellow 182 in preference to the CTR.
Interior is nice, but I don't think the quality of the plastics is any better. You can also feel the wiper motor moving the wipers if you've got your feet on the pedals
Overall, I like it, but no way is a brand new one worth £5-6k more than a Cup or 182. If it wasn't for the truly appalling service from Renault
, I think I'd have given serious consideration to a Yellow 182 in preference to the CTR.
30 June 2004, 07:46 PM
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wheest ya track shy hermit !
Originally Posted by Boyakasha
Traction is not a word that existes for the CTR in the wet, got feed up with mine and went back to 4WD. Apart from that the CTR is a fantastic car, just a shame our climate wasn't a bit more sunny
My CTR whipped your **** at Afford though
!!!!!!!!!!!! Damp track + 4WD + Marc = erse like a Japanese sunrise
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Having driven my old mans Cup I love em' both ............any wann lend me £3k for Jackson Racing SuperCharger & Hondata ECU for 10, 000 rpm limiter
I think the 182 looks pish though - canny bide the alloys. 172 Cup looks mean
............any wann lend me £3k for Jackson Racing SuperCharger & Hondata ECU for 10, 000 rpm limiter I think the 182 looks pish though - canny bide the alloys. 172 Cup looks mean
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182 alloys are fairly rank
182 dumped on its **** with a nice set of OZ SuperL's = artex the ceiling time
Was aboot a baw hair away from buying this too:
Pug number four may still be on the cards tho
182 dumped on its **** with a nice set of OZ SuperL's = artex the ceiling time
Was aboot a baw hair away from buying this too:
Pug number four may still be on the cards tho
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Originally Posted by Civic Type R
My CTR whipped your **** at Afford though !!!!!!!!!!!! Damp track + 4WD + Marc = erse like a Japanese sunrise
!!!!!!!!!!!! Damp track + 4WD + Marc = erse like a Japanese sunrise
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