Like the Subject lines says, finished the running in miles and had my first proper drive on the B roads near us this afternoon.

Stuck to no more than 4,500 revs and boy am I happy with my new purchase. Tons of grip and power, even on todays wet and greasy roads and really helps to promote confidence in a car (not like my previous MR2 which threatened to dump you in a hedge at any opportunity).

Man, I'm a happy bunny and to top it all, my favourite pub, the white horse at Burnham Green seems back open for business after 2 fires burnt it down (for those that know the area).

Only downside is that my scoob REALLY needs a clean now.

 

Enjoy the next week until you are well used to the power

You'll soon need more and.......... happy modding

 

Said to myself that I wouldn't touch the car like that, but already I've been thinking about the PPP...

Just have to think of a way to blag it with the wife. Having the car go away for 4 weeks is gonna be a tough one to explain.

Maybe I should start a new thread 'PPP wanted, good cover story for wife required'?!

 

This board is terrible for promoting the desire for mods (of the car, not the moderators - we're generally loathed ) . Run away now whilst you still have your sanity, and more importantly wallet!



Cheers,
Nick.

 

What is it with the scared of driving MR2's? Sounds like you'd be better off with a scooby if you were having trouble driving the mr! I have never got my tubby out at back end in the dry! the wet is a different story, but c'mon! They ain't that horrific! Give me the mr anyday! Much more exhilerating! Do peeps only buy scoobies because they like a car to be easy to drive,/drive itself/ not require a driver?

 

yup... I agree... But this myth of awful handling is pants! Either the guy cannot drive, or the slightest hint of oversteer made him wet his pants! well... I've kept up with scoobies in my turbo, so the handling can't be that bad, eh? purely down to how you drive it... Drive it like a fwd, and it will act up... drive it like mr config, and it will stick to road like glue!... but as you said...another thread, I'll shut up now

 

Silver,

If your local dealer was Quenby's then I think they'll be PPP'ing their Red Demo car when the kits comes through. Take my advice though, don't drive it. You'll want a PPP so bad if you drive it...

 

I went to Quenby's this lunch time - that red demo is gorgeous (not sure about the Golf wheels though)! And yes, it is gonna be PPPd in the next month or so. I am gona arrange a before and after testdrive!!

R

 

of course I meant GOLD wheels, not Golf!! D'oh!

 

Yeah, saw the Quenby red demo today when I picked up my TRACKER welcome pack that I forgot last Saturday. What I think I'm likely to do is pootle(!) about with 225bhp for awhile and then decide whether I really need more. A good time might be when I hit the dreaded 30 in the summer - hoping for an insurance reduction that I can offset against the increase for the PPP (here's hoping!).

In reference to the MR2, i had it a from new, week later pulled away from a roundabout on a very wet night, the back stepped out (not my intention ) and managed to slot it between a pavement mounted BT junction box and a large concrete roadsign. I sent a letter to EVO about it (which they published) and even one of their long term drivers managed to do the same, pulling out from a car park.

The MR2 was a fantastic car on a dry summer's day, however I really had no confidence in it during the winter months. Call me a wimp, but I prefer the safety and security feeling that I got from my scoob today. I had the MR2 for just under 3 years and never had the same level of confidence in similar conditions.

 

Just don't drive like a loon in the wet! sent a letter to Evo cos of it? Friggin hell... If I'd sent a letter to evo every time a car went a bit skiddy on me they'd be inundated! And are we talkin mk3 MR2? It only has 138 bhp! And you managed to get scared with that? Shame on you.

 

I should stay anonymous Bob-with a superior attitude like that-so childish!

 

Childish? In what way? I'm just flabbergasted that someone can write to Evo purely cos the car got skittish! It is a mid-engine, rear drive car! It will be skittish in the wet! I think you'll find that the Mk 3 MR2 is actually pretty close to elise levels of handling, its just underpowered... As for the MR2 throwing peeps off into hedges at the first oppurtunity, again, maybe he should learn to drive the MR configuration, as it does take a bit to get used to.

 

bob u come across sooooo badly in this thread
lmao

 

Each to their own I say, got a m8 who swears by his MR2 and wouldnt drive anything else (nice car btw). Me, I went out in it and it didnt feel right for me so I went with a new scoob, cant say Im disappointed

 

yeah yeah... say it how it is... say what you se and all that....

 

just out of interest (or just being nosy)
when running in ,what was the mph?
and what is it now it is ran in?
4 weeks to change an exhaust remap a ecu and change a fuel pump?
whose doing it eddie sloworm?
andy (still waiting delivery of my03sti8)

[Edited by scoobieblue - 3/7/2003 5:26:49 PM]

 

Justification for PPP.
Here's the ones I used
1. Better fuel economy
2. More driveable
3. Adds value to the car
4. Smoother ride(i.e no mad rush in the back, just a constant rush in the back)
5. Dealer Warranty
6. You enjoy the car more, so want to keep it longer. Ergo saves money
7. Less wear and tear on the car, no need to rev as high for the same speed.


I've driven an MR2 and I can see what Silvers getting at, although the MR2 was HUGE fun. Can't see how you can compare a mid engined sports car to a 4 door saloon though. But that's for another thread...




[Edited by Neil Smalley - 3/7/2003 5:28:20 PM]