Goodbye Roadster?

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Anonymous

#25
February 13, 2004, 13:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "markiii"surprised they didn't mention the exhaust, and lowering springs though.

It looks fantastic with the lowering springs! I haven't seen a proper photo of one that's been lowered and in the best colour yet.   s8) 8) s8)  

The reduced gap at the top of the wheel arches makes all the difference... My next purchase I think!

Tim

juansolo

#26
February 15, 2004, 09:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by juansolo
Quote from: "pmdye"After 3 and a half years of happy Roadster ownership, I'm *that* close to waving goodbye to it. As much as I love driving it, there comes a time when you miss the space, rear seats and interior gadgets, plus it's starting to show it's age a bit (just scuffs and rattles, nothing serious).

Sadly so am I.  I love the car but I have a lengthy commute (half city, half motorway), a need to tow and carry tools/wheels/etc as I plan to use the Westfield more this year.  I'm gonna do one more trackday with the Mr2 (Anglesey) then that's it for track usage.  

I'll run it for this summer then sell it August.  It'll be swapped for a Freelander if I can talk my dad into selling it to me.  Otherwise I'll stretch my budget a bit and got for a Lexus IS200 Sport or that escort sixed Merc.

Basically, I think I just got old.
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Anonymous

#27
March 14, 2004, 17:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "pmdye"Hopefully the new owner of W701 JCG will appear here soon (the windscreen sticker is still in, and a big stack of flyers in the glovebox), and have as much fun in it as I had.

I've just seen it! Just pulled out of the Shell in Swaythling as I pulled in... hello to the owner, if you're here (and if not, why not?!).

Bought back some memories   s:cry: :cry: s:cry:    s:cry: :cry: s:cry:    s:cry: :cry: s:cry:

RogerH

#28
January 18, 2016, 19:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
After about 30 years of owning/driving MR2s I have reluctantly decided to change manufacturer. It was either that or keep using my 3rd Roadster. In the last 3 years
absolutely nothing has gone wrong with  "my baby" (10 years old in May). If anyone wants to know how to put a cycle rack on the back get in touch.

I have just collected an Audi TTS Roadster Quattro in Sprint Blue Pearl. I am expecting some great fun with this, as it's twice the power of the MR2.

Slacey
I've just re-read your report following out Paris trip to collect the Style-bar hoops from David. That certainly was a memorable week-end (especially your Redbull and
paracetamol!!!!!)
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jeffsimply

#29
January 18, 2016, 19:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Don't be fooled into thinking an over assisted servo means better brakes. I highly doubt a Leon would stop as quickly as an MR2 unless maybe it had slicks on a hot day.

StuC

#30
January 18, 2016, 20:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Wow, this is some thread resurrection!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Does this mean that the 2 has gone or being retired?
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widermuller

#31
January 18, 2016, 20:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Nothing like a good o'le thread erection  s:D :D s:D
Swaps owners, as much as it swaps ends!

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shnazzle

#32
January 18, 2016, 20:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Wow! 2004! This has to be the oldest thread resurrection on mr2roc. Can we get RogerH an award before he goes?
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StuC

#33
January 18, 2016, 21:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
A year earlier this board didn't exist!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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1979scotte

#34
January 19, 2016, 02:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
What the hell!
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

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Jrichards20

#35
January 19, 2016, 09:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You'll be back. You will miss the steering of the MR2s  s:) :) s:)  

We will see you in 12 years time when you resurrect this again with the new MR2!
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RogerH

#36
January 19, 2016, 19:27 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I need to get the TTS onto a track as soon as possible. Foot down in 6th gear on the motorway could mean a lost licence LOL
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1979scotte

#37
January 19, 2016, 19:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "RogerH"I need to get the TTS onto a track as soon as possible. Foot down in 6th gear on the motorway could mean a lost licence LOL

I'll wave as i pass you in the corners.   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Jrichards20

#38
January 19, 2016, 19:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "1979scotte"
Quote from: "RogerH"I need to get the TTS onto a track as soon as possible. Foot down in 6th gear on the motorway could mean a lost licence LOL

I'll wave as i pass you in the corners.   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Hehe too true!  s:) :) s:)
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RogerH

#39
January 19, 2016, 22:55 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Only time will tell LOL.  A 4x2 compared with a Quattro. Mmmmm. When it came out the pundits compared it very favourably with the Porsche Cayman. However, I have not driven that car.
For my 70th birthday I have been given 2 Supercar track-days. 5 cars and a high-speed lap on one and 4 cars + high-speed lap for the other. As there are 9 cars available I should have a couple of magical days. The events are run on a proper track, not airfields with cones. Unfortunately I won't be able to give my own car a blast. In 2004 I did a days sprinting at Curborough near Lichfield in my first Mk3 and it would be good to find out how the TTS compares. It is very cheap and great fun.
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1979scotte

#40
January 20, 2016, 07:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
If its like most VAG products heavy with dull steering.  s;) ;) s;)
Im sure it will be a blast and very quick too.
In the straights at least  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Hope you enjoy yourself.
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Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

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shnazzle

#41
January 20, 2016, 10:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I can confirm that the steering in VAG cars is rather dull, unless you start getting into the RS range where it is massively improved.

As for sheer cornering ability... I think you may be pleasantly surprised.

What I will say is that, particularly with the engine you're looking at, you NEED to get it mapped.
Audi stock maps are downright shocking. As are VW. The only ones that got it right are SEAT and Skoda. Get the car, spend another 400 on a good map, and power delivery will be infinitely better. The extra power is a bonus.
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1979scotte

#42
January 20, 2016, 10:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I would hope that for the asking price a TTS would be absolutely spot on.
Why are the maps bad?
Emmissions fuel economy?
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Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

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shnazzle

#43
January 20, 2016, 10:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "1979scotte"I would hope that for the asking price a TTS would be absolutely spot on.
Why are the maps bad?
Emmissions fuel economy?
I honestly don't know. Longevity maybe? But the throttle response is dreadful,truely. It's actually easier in the diesels to get it to be in the sweet spot than in the petrols. Might explain why the CR170 diesel version of the TTs were popular.

I felt this in an S3,RS5,A4 2.0 and was told by an RS3 driver that that was the same. The odd thing is... The RS5 was naturally aspirated! Put it this way, I was happy to get back into our 3.0 diesel. Minus the handling of the RS5 which is infinitely better.

After the S3 drive, I was very pleased to get back in the Leon CupraR we had at the time, despite it having 30 less BHP. The Leon wanted to go, it was responsive, sporty and eager to rev its little 2.0 turbo.
The S3 was happier in lower revs, but made it damn near impossible to heel-toe into a corner and blast out. Coming out of was like watching the clock waiting for the map to increase the boost!
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RogerH

#44
January 20, 2016, 12:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just had my new 3 year licence in the post this morning. As I have mild glaucoma DVLA wanted me to have a field test. I scored 99.9%, which isn't bad.
 
Yesterday on the motorway in 6th gear at 75 mph the response was instant and as it was still pulling hard at over 100 I decided to back off before DVLA want my licence back LOL. BTW I think it is still in comfort mode. I haven't yet read through all the owner's manuals before playing with the set-up.
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shnazzle

#45
January 20, 2016, 12:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You mean that motorway in Germany where you were yesterday?  s;) ;) s;)

The different modes just change the noise and the gear shifts really. Not much of a difference in engine if you ask me.
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RogerH

#46
January 20, 2016, 18:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yeah, that was the one LOL

Sport mode on the other half's Skoda Fabia VRS makes a MASSIVE difference, as it goes ballistic LOL. I'm hoping that something similar will happen with the TTS,
but I will certainly have fun finding out lol. This is why I'm considering going back to Curborough.
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Jrichards20

#47
January 20, 2016, 21:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I think the biggest change is in the management of the gearbox. Keeps it much higher in the rev range, quicker shifts and improved response.
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shnazzle

#48
January 20, 2016, 21:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yup. But it does definitely give the impression of being faster and more aggressive so really it does what it says on the tin.
The biggest noticeable change to me is the steering. Much heavier in Sport
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mrzwei

#49
January 20, 2016, 21:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
The sport mode on my  Saab auto is awesome to the point that you can watch the petrol gauge moving rapidly to the left as you drive. 'Real time' info I think they call it   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  
All it really does is hold the gear to higher revs before it shifts.
Much better with the SMT when you decided when to shift but that's what you do with a manual anyway.
Ex.MR2 SMT sadly missed.
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