Got my first Roadster last night!

Started by Andy_Foz, July 17, 2008, 07:26

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Andy_Foz

July 17, 2008, 07:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
And Im really happy with it! Its a really fun car to drive, not particularly quick (as I expected) but not as slow as I was expecting. Handling is pretty fantastic, and I must say, I dont think its too dissimilar from my old S1 Elise. All in all, very happy!

Will take some pics at the weekend and post them up!

Andy

Anonymous

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July 17, 2008, 07:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Nice one Andy  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

T17LUN

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July 17, 2008, 08:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Good to hear that Andy  s:) :) s:)

Tee

Stifler

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July 17, 2008, 08:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Congratulations, get out there and enjoy it!   s8) 8) s8)

Liz

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July 17, 2008, 08:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Goods news - look forward to seeing the pictures.
ex-TTE Turbo, now Freelander Sport, its not a car its a Landrover!

Andy_Foz

#5
July 17, 2008, 16:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Thank you, everyone! She's boggo standard at the moment (pretty much... not sure if the exhaust is aftermarket? Unless they come with a stainless steel system?). Really after a front splitter and some sideskirts first!

Anyway, this is her as of today. I know there are a million and one things to do, but its early days (well, day!).

Andy





Kool PT

#6
July 17, 2008, 17:00 Last Edit: July 17, 2008, 17:01 by Kool PT
looks very clean, stainless steel exhaust appears to be standard but wheels are not stock.

uk cars have a different stock nosebadge but the one you have is indeed standard on jap models
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Anonymous

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July 17, 2008, 17:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
They're definitely not stock wheels: Check the tyre sizes on them to make sure they're correct, and don't forget to tell your insurers as well  s;) ;) s;)

Andy_Foz

#8
July 17, 2008, 17:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Oh yes, sorry, I was aware the wheels were aftermarket, forgot to mention that! They are 17" alloys. They arent ugly, I probably wouldnt have bought them, but they will suffice for now and look better than the standard ones I think!

Think my first purchase at the weekend will be some slightly smaller number plates. Nothing too illegal, but something that doesnt represent a dinner tray bolted to the front and back of the car!!!

Andy

Anonymous

#9
July 17, 2008, 17:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Nice car, and well spotted. Can't think why you would buy plates like that unless you pressed the wrong button on the web site??
So, very good first mod.

Anonymous

#10
July 17, 2008, 17:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Checked tyre sizes and makes yet?

dubs

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July 17, 2008, 21:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I quite like the square number plates
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Liz

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July 17, 2008, 21:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'd mind your wheels if I were you - look at what they done to the Capri in the background!!

+1 on the tyre make and sizes - you say you have many jobs - hopefully checking those will be your numero uno.

Hope you enjoy it!
ex-TTE Turbo, now Freelander Sport, its not a car its a Landrover!

Anonymous

#13
July 17, 2008, 21:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Welcome to the club.   s:D :D s:D  

Has anyone mentioned his 'ears'?

Liz

#14
July 17, 2008, 21:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "SarahAnn"Welcome to the club.   s:D :D s:D  

Has anyone mentioned his 'ears'?


No we were leaving that for you to do!!!  s:D :D s:D
ex-TTE Turbo, now Freelander Sport, its not a car its a Landrover!

onion86

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July 17, 2008, 22:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "SarahAnn"Welcome to the club.   s:D :D s:D  

Has anyone mentioned his 'ears'?

I think they look lovely  s:P :P s:P

Welcome to the club  s:) :) s:)  Your car has the one thing mine doesn't yet, but it's here soon!
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trebor

#16
July 18, 2008, 08:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Whats going on behind your seats? - no locker doors?


or is it me?


Bob
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northernalex

#17
July 18, 2008, 12:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "trebor"Whats going on behind your seats? - no locker doors?


or is it me?


Bob


Looks like he's got rear passenger mats in there!  Strange.

Oh but welcome to the club. So how do you think this compares to your s1 elise, because not so long ago I was thinking of going the oposite direction to you (getting an s1)

Best,

Alex
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Andy_Foz

#18
July 19, 2008, 09:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Checked the tyre sizes and its running 205/40/17s all round. When the rears wear out I think I will squeeze on a 215/40 at the back to give it a little more grip. Certainly doesnt seem skittish round corners though. To be honest, I dont think it has the power to be!

Very much enjoy driving it, though! Alex, it isnt a step up from an Elise. I loved my Elise to bits and would love another one in a year or so when Im in a better position. Doesnt feel drastically slower though to me. Yes, the handling isnt as good, but its loosely comparable, Id say. It wouldnt be my choice if I had the money, however I have more pressing things in my life now (like a family and house to look after!) than a flashy car, this is kind of my compromise!

Andy

Peter Wright

#19
July 19, 2008, 09:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "trebor"Whats going on behind your seats? - no locker doors?
I threw mine away, just found them a pain, the contents are hidden by the seats anyway   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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red_leicester

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July 19, 2008, 10:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Andy_Foz"Checked the tyre sizes and its running 205/40/17s all round. When the rears wear out I think I will squeeze on a 215/40 at the back to give it a little more grip. Certainly doesnt seem skittish round corners though. To be honest, I dont think it has the power to be!

You should try squeezing on some 225s to keep the stagger the same as how those clever Japanese chaps designed the car in the first place   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Anonymous

#21
July 19, 2008, 12:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Change the rears now Andy, trust us on here we know what usually happens to cars with no staggered tyres eventually.

Andy_Foz

#22
July 19, 2008, 14:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Im not pushing the car hard enough to risk anything, Nelix. Thank you for the concern though. Will replace them when the tyres are worn down enough to warrant it. Cheers though, buddy.   s:) :) s:)  

Andy

Pam - MR2 Only

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July 19, 2008, 18:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Welcome Andy, take no notice of this lot   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:    s:wink: :wink: s:wink:   but they really do know what they are on about  s:D :D s:D    s:D :D s:D  

Pam
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Chris

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July 19, 2008, 23:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Andy_Foz"Checked the tyre sizes and its running 205/40/17s all round.

That would explain it then I guess - I was gonna say that it looked lowered, but maybe not as the bigger wheels would fill the arches just as well...
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