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IMHO it would have been better to have no toys at all just the best no compromise suspension and brakes and aroedynamic devices, power is some what irellavent 170 or 180 bhp it doesnt matter too much in a drivers car.
Now if they did that with the option of fancy seats it would be a winner...
If they want anything they will take it regardless of what you have, by using a visual detterant you buying time at the very least.
Weve all heard the stories of them going into the house after the keys!
Std ride is best IMHO, most of the lowered cars will be running on there bumpstops therefore hindering the ride and handling.
Yes there are exeptions but if you hit the slightest bump when cornering there will be no compliance in the suspension resulting in a "oh sh1t", with a bit of movement...
Id tell the Ins Co. it will be less aggro for you.
As for the pay out should the worst happen it will be a fight all the way make sure your armed with all the facts such as replacement prices, NOT the trade prices that they will try to fob you off with and remember you dont have to accept...
I dont want to worry you but, my misses had her micra written off with similar damage.
slight rear tailgate, boot floor creased abit, rear bumper and one rear light.
I could have had it fixed in a couple of days but they classed it not fit to go on the road again.
Yes your correct, but IMHO whats the point in having loads of power if you cant use all of it?
Look at all the production cars making big power they all have them in one form or another.
After wasting loads of the years I think the order that suits best or did for me on the rally car is,
1...
IMHO a car is only worth what someone will pay.
Now if you look what fetchs good money, its always as near std as possible, low milage, fully documented history and low owners.
I cant say id spend that myself but if i was in the market for one thats what i would be looking for.
Also it...
Not really the only T/C i need is my right foot, With a diff it gives the mechanical advantage. In the most extreme case it will enable two wheels to share the grip instead of just spinning one like out of a tight junction etc.
T/C usually cuts power no good if you need it to pull you around a...