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^ Yep - B2 overspeed warning alarms at 80mph, but always runs 2-3 seconds behind actual speed. If it's dry tomorrow I'll have another go...with the mount a bit higher to give a full view.

Finally got round to doing this, only the, ahem, pit lane was damp, so traction through to 3rd was tricky. I reckon I hit 60 (63ish on the clock) in 7.1 on both runs, but got to 100 in 17.5 then 17.0. Run1 Run2

I'm trying a set next on my Cup, I've never run anything other than standard Contis or Yoko A539's in standard 195 size before. Will be interesting to see what they're like, especially as I'm going up to 205's and also cos I think (unlike 99.9% of people) that A539's are great!

I'm shocked you drive a 172 Cup with the radio on? Us paupers only got the cheap 4x22w model so you can barely hear it anyway...I never bother...I just play "tunes" with my 2k-4k rattle LOL You're being paraniod I think ;)

I've run out twice playing fuel light bingo. I always carry a fuel can in the back now...

At 57k mine is totally different to what it was like at 30k. Throttle response is razor sharp, and it just seems to pull and pull and pull. The fact that at Janspeed recently, only one (decatted) 182 recorded a higher ATW figure than my (very nearly) standard Cup might have something to do...

For road use - standard pads are fine. Steer clear of Tarox Fast Road and Track pads though...I did one trackday on a set, and 1500 miles later they'd all but disappeared, and what pad material was left had cracks running through it.

I gave them one gentle session at Goodwood, and have been giving them death ever since. Lots of smoke after the first session, but they've been consistant in feel and performance ever since.

15's here too.

I had a good run against a FQ340 at Brands last year. Held him off for a whole session early on, but by the end of the day once he'd dialled in, there was no way I could compete with his traction and grunt. Was a decent bloke too :) He pops by here occasionally, mole something I think.

LOL @ Day ^^^ In my experience they're not driven by "drivers" - no matter what model every one I've come across on track without exception, I've gone past like it was stood still :) I'd love an early 2.5 - just enough power so you have to really work the chassis to get the best from it.

I'm 6'1" with size 10 feet...heel/toe shifting is mo problem at all, either rolling the ball of your foot or actually using heel & toe...both work fine for me. I think the pedal spacing's 100% spot on.

Whoops! Still can't believe how lucky I was...

Did I see dirt on your wing Tom? You're slipping mate...;)

I found that those companies that offered a little extra discount for being IAM qualified, were normally more expensive in the first place making the extra discount worthless. Agree with White16valver ^^^ too.

That very nearly brought my dinner back up again...putrid, rancid, foul looking thing. Did people make mod suggestions to him as a laugh, then keep pissing themselves behind his back whe he actually went through with it? "Very sad to se it go" PMSL - I'd be ecstatic! Bottom line - put...

But short trips "often" isn't what this thing does...it's every single time it's fired up. Try this...tomorrow morning, before you start your car, reset the trip comp. Then start the engine, and leave it ticking over for 15mins, before driving 0.5 mile as economically as you can. Note your...

A for me :)

Anyone know what the brakes are like on them? I know they're probably 4/6-piston calipers or something...but what are they like, braking time after time from say 130mph down to 70mph? Have any on track roadtests been published? Regardless of that, I cannot wait until I come across one on...

I had a Mondeo V6 before my 172 Cup and have never looked back since I got it. Mondeo...nice and refined, a useful engine, comfortable, relaxed, and ultimately boring! 172 Cup? I've just clocked over 56K miles in 26 months, have had only two warranty issues, and my exhaust is on its way...

Works OK for me :confused: Have you tried it not pushing the throttle all the way down?

I think I'd just let the dust eat the wheels then buy a new set when they crumble into dust. Actually, that's what I'm currently doing LOL

PMSL it's good here tonight!

Better still, keep your eyes open and watch the roundabout for the gap that you can slip into without coming to a complete stop...that alone can save huge amounts of fuel. That's somewthing we teach in the IAM - most ex or current bikers do it naturally though (as I did) - I used to be on a...

We can't see your nice ghey wheels Fred :(

Mine squeal, I don't care/mind though.

PMSLOL :D Mine went straight in no problems without the clips.

I'm an IAM observer :) And yes the "theory" would and does say that, but practically? As I said before...5th for holding and maintaining a steady speed is fine, and from personal experience far more economical than 4th or 3rd. The main reason I/we recommend 3rd gear at 30mph to associate...

I'm speechless...that someone could do that and think they've added any value whatsoever...

Nothing wrong with trip computer. In 10 mins I normally go 6-7 miles in the morning - this one though manages only 1/4 mile. The fuel burnt at tickover alone would be enough to pull along a 182 about 1 mile in 10 mins, but it only manages a quarter of that, all the while it will rev, pull...