Yesterday, while driving on the M1 south towards Hemel, I noticed a few varieties of Max Powernalia.

The strange thing is, they had large white letters/numbers painted on their back windows. I was hoping that this may have been numbers from a scrap yard, but apparently not as I saw a fair amount.

Anyone know what was going on? Also saw a couple on the A5 when I was returning. Was between 6-7pm.

Cheers
Clare

P.s. if it was some sort of car modification show, since when has putting a big exhaust and some big alloys on a Megane Coupe seen as cool?

 

maybe they were in convoy to a show and wernt displaying??

a nice set of alloys on a megane is a lot cooler then sum standerd steel wheels isnt it???

 

I thought that too and I even saw the Redline Skyline so I guess there was something going on somewhere. I was heading up there about mid-day though.

 

Yeah, but no..... Buy yourself a better car...... The exhaust was loud, but as usual, these guys seem to not realise that putting stuff on a car doesn't make it go any faster.

My bog standard Cup could have them for breakfast, but that's what it was designed for I guess.......

 

USC at Santa Pod ?

 

Yeah saw them too, the white numbers mean sum sort of RWYB maybe at Santa Pod?

Whats the difference between someone changing the wheels/spoiler on a megane to doing it to a scoob????

Matt

 

Maybe they hadn't done it to make it go faster but to make it sound better???? Hence 'modifying cars'?....

 

so why dont you buy a better car??

my bog standerd scoob would have spat out your clio cup for breakfast, does that mean im better then you

get over yourself you snobby cow

 

Clare,

I've got a prodrive backbox and would like 18s on my wagon.

Does that make me sad?

Live 'n' let live, and all that...

 

hahahahahahaha.......say what ya mean there fella

cheers

sinky

 

Obviously got a chip on your shoulder about something there Micky....

 

I dont know why people get so snobby about modding cars, you either buy bog std cars, or you buy performance cars and add bits to them. Doesnt matter whether its a Megane or a Skyline.

As for the "buy a better car" statement, a Megane maybe all they can afford. My 14 year old 205 would match your Cup Claire (well it would if it worked anyway)

I dont like the Max Power cars much these days, but I still have a look as I appreciate the work and imagaination that go into some of them. I love cars, so it doesnt matter what they are, even Nova's sometimes shock horror

 

(It's C L A (no "i") R E)

It's a growing epidemic.... Do kids nowadays not aim to own a stylish Ferrari, Porsche or Lambo - No! They want a £500 Nova/Corsa with tail fins, painted flames and lexus rear lights!

OK, so some are works of art, but isn't it true that less is more?

 

there were some novas at usc this weekend that would swallow up allot of the scoobs on this board.

And they are cheaper to buy...so who care if they wanna stick flames on them..

NB. i don't own one and hopefully never will, however i was shocked to see some of their quarter mile times

 

I would disagree Clare IMHO most Max Power readers would rather a £100k Skyline etc rather than a £100k Lamborghini etc.

I love Ferraris etc (one day I WILL own a Lamborghini Countach) but I also love some of the 'Max Power' type cars-some are horrible but then I think that about some Ferraris.

Matt (with 2 T's!)

 

So, a Megane is a performance car now is it?

Live and let live, leave them too it BUT if it looks crap, people will laugh at you. There is such a thing as taste.

 

Yes but everyones 'taste' is different, I'm sure most Megane owners wouldn't say there car is a performance car

Matt

 

GIVE THE GIRL A BREAK!!!! Is this not a grown up froum where people are allowed a difference of opinion ?! Honestly, it's like being in the playground again the way you lot are carrying on

 

I thought that this was a discussion (apart from maybe 1 post) it's civilised for a SN discusson, chill.

I'm sure shes a big girl and posted a thread like this for an open discussion.....

 

Obviously not, see the near 30 pages of clio bashing recently in general And even then there was video evidence!!

Anyway, this is not a dig at Scoobs and not a scoob Vs. clio contest. I agree with Dracoro.

 

The clio bashing that I haven't posted in, don't have a view have never driven or been in a 172 so can't comment however I have 2 slightly moddified cars so felt I could add to this thread.

Matt

 

Clare,

I agre this isn't a scoob v's or clio v's anything thread-anyone who mentions the v's word will be deleted

Matt the mod

 

There is a difference between discussion and being rude.

There is nothing wromg with anyone spending money modifying their car as long as they accept that those modifications may not enhance its value, and indeed may reduce its value, and that they notify their insurance company.

They also need to accept that others may not regard the modifications with the same delight that they do. There is nothing wrong with believing that those who modify cars are idiots, as it takes all sorts.

The amazing thing is how much money people are prepared to spend on these modifications, when if they put the money in a pot they could buy a far better car in a year or two, when insurance premiums would be lower.

I suppose the point is that some of this type of people drive like idiots, and now Imprezas are so cheap (comparitively) they aspire to them, and soon will affect our insurance premiums!

 

Matt (2 t's ( )

I would be willing to give you a spin in the Clio if you give me a spin in your mini! Have you been to the Ring?

 

Clare,

Was up @ Z Cars yestersday took mine out after some more work (**** me it is a scary car when you haven't driven it for a while) a mate has got a 172 not a cup thou so don't know why I haven't been in 1 (he's getting rid of it thou for a MY04 STi but thats another thread ).

 

and no never been to the ring, another thing to do in the future on the list

Mat(t)

 

Matt (2 t's ( )

You MUST do it and you'll wonder why you never did it before.

Perhaps some of those Max Power boys should go to a proper track day, (you know, one with corners where driver skill is required )....... They may aspire to something less "visual" then.....

 

Agree, do wonder why when they have max'd (boy racer talk ) there engines they never use them properly apart from round the S's in Birmingham on a saturday night or such like. TAKE IT TO A TRACK DAY.

What e-mail address you on at mo - I'll send over a couple of pics of mini if you want...

Mat

 

As per profile

 

Email not allowed, ******************** that one?

Matt