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This. The V8 isn't a torquey lump, it's got a very different feel to the e39 for example. And in terms of torque to weight ratio, it's hardly better than the e46.
In comparison, the f80 feels like a monster!
But I'd still take an e90 or e46 over an f80 as a drivers car.
Opportunities to actually do that are limited on a daily basis. But I don't think folks buy an m3 for it to be massively exciting on the commute.
You buy them for those times when you can push it. Day to day, it just slips into your life like a slightly angry 330.
I'd take it as far as possible. Luckily it was a small Pebble and you're traveling slowly. Larger stone at a higher speed could genuinely cause an accident.
No doubt. Seems worldwide it's done better, but it's a rarity on UK roads. There's no doubt (in my mind) that a manual option would make it even more successful. I saw more 200's in 10days in Cape Town, than I have since they were released over here.
But in all honesty, the Fiesta would still...
I've done dozens of track days in 1*2's. They soaked it up, light and simple. My r26 and 200 didn't cope as well with track work.
If it's mainly track work, I'd be tempted by a type R, fit an lsd, and have something that won't constantly feel fragile.
Help/advice needed, I've no idea about these things.
Wife is in hospital, will be (hopefully) for a couple of months. Internet connection isn't great, can you get pay as you go dongle type things?
Route planning on Waze can be laughable compared to Android Tomtom. Tried it after reading positive reviews on pistonheads. Folks will put up with a lot when somethings free!
It's good for a free app. But Tomtom is much, much better if you're happy to pay. I've used both very regularly, and Tomtom picks up traffic that doesn't show on Waze, and the route calculations are a lot better. Waze has also missed closed routes that Tomtom picks up.
It's the best free...
They look great in black. Id be removing the bad boy tints.
I'd definitely get a short shift sorted, it's an enormous improvement with no downside. They really are underpowered as standard, stage 1 remap makes a massive difference.