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SharkyUK
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Hi mate, it was indeed me.
I would have been coming out of the housing estate (that is near McDonalds) as I live in Afon Village. Cheers for the spot!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Thanks mate... but - sadly - it's not my car. I'm only borrowing for an extended period of time whilst my Trophy is having work done. It belongs to Fred (boss of BTM Performance). He generously let me have it due to my car taking longer than expected and the fact that I needed a car for work, etc. If he were selling it, and I had the cash, I'd buy it off him in a heartbeat! But yes, it is stunning.
A lot of fun and road presence!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Yep - a legend indeed. He may also let you use it if you ask nice. But beware... if you break it, you buy it! Those are the rules / terms and conditions!
I'd love to be able to afford a v6 . . .
Whats it like on mpg ? Much of a difference between a 1*2
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
It's surprising mate. I don't think I've spoken to anyone yet who doesn't like the V6. Even my other half likes it despite the noise (when the engine's cold) giving her a headache or waking her up when she's working odd hours...I'd love to be able to afford a v6 . . .
Whats it like on mpg ? Much of a difference between a 1*2
The mpg? It's not too bad. I've covered circa 4000 miles in it and averaged around 24-25mpg. However, once warmed up and 'enjoying' it, I hear that single figure mpg's isn't uncommon...
In some ways it's quite a bit different to a 1*2, in some ways it's not. If you sat in it blindfolded and with no sound, it would 'feel' like a RenaultSport Clio. Handling-wise it's quite different (as to be expected with the engine behind you and RWD). It's not as easy to drive as a 1*2, especially when driving it enthusiastically. I would not dare push the Vee as far as my Trophy for example; it would bite me and I'm not sure I'd have the talent / ability to keep it in check (and, as it's not my car, I wouldn't want to take silly risks anyway!) But you do feel the additional weight and the feeling that the back end wants to slide out when cornering on tighter and/or higher speed bends. You also become aware of how light the front end is and how much severe rain (aquaplaning) and heavy winds can affect the car; more so than I find in the Trophy. But that's not a bad thing; keep it sensible and it is an incredibly engaging drive, even in my hands. In the hands of someone with talent and who knows how to get the most from it (i.e. Fred) I would imagine it's rather leery and fun. It's interesting enough in all this rain and morning ice/frosts we are having! Being RWD it gets away nicely (assuming you don't break traction) and it's nicely responsive higher up the speedo (where 1*2's are starting to struggle a bit). It's not massively quicker than a 1*2 (if at all in mere mortal's hands) but it's a lot, LOT more special.
I took my dad out for a spin in it at Christmas. He's well into his 70's. I've not seen him grin like that in a long time. Even if it was a bit of struggle to get in and out...
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Chin up buddy, no need to feel jealous. After all you're driving around in a 182 so it's not all bad, eh? One day...
One day...
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Erm... try to see it as a favour mate. I'm running the gearbox in for you... It's nearly there. Another couple of thousand miles should do it...You do know its £1 per mile??
:rofl: Customer care is off the scale mate!Need to book my car in and hope
Naturally I'd be more than happy to be chief custodian of such vehicle. I'll keep it safe at my place for free as long as everybody else chipped in for running and maintenance costs, etc. I can't say fairer than that. :approve:
Sounds like a plan, I still dont think I could afford to drive one
You do know its £1 per mile??
£1 a mile???!! now that's a bargain!
Erm... try to see it as a favour mate. I'm running the gearbox in for you... It's nearly there. Another couple of thousand miles should do it...
Fancy swapping for a bit Sharky boy? You can run in my engine and I'll run in freds gear box. I'll even add 10% on to the £1 for yourself
.......i f*cking wish!
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SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Not so much of a bargain after insurance, fuel, ignition coils, etc... LOL!
Nice try, but no cigar. But thanks for the mighty generous offer all the same!Fancy swapping for a bit Sharky boy? You can run in my engine and I'll run in freds gear box. I'll even add 10% on to the £1 for yourself
.......i f*cking wish!
Nice try, but no cigar. But thanks for the mighty generous offer all the same!
Can't blame a man for trying!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Hey, let me know a time and a place...
...and I'll do a drive-by for you. I can't say fairer than that.
...and I'll do a drive-by for you. I can't say fairer than that.
Wouldn't mind a nose some time before you get your Trophy back.
.....busy on the weekend at all?
.....busy on the weekend at all?
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
LOL! I'm sure that wouldn't be a problem mate. Tenner gets you a viewing, twenty quid gets you a sit in the passenger seat, fifty quid gets you a ride up and down one junction of dual carriageway! :clown:
Joking aside, I am actually free Saturday afternoon.
Joking aside, I am actually free Saturday afternoon.
As luck would have it so am i though the weathers not looking to sharp.
could meet down newport somewhere if you like?
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Despite my address stating I live in Newport, I don't really know it that well as I'm not a local lad (I've only been here for - ooh - 4 years). I was miles away in Caerphilly prior to that! But yeah, I'm sure we could meet up somewhere. I'm coming from Rogerstone - which is Junction 28 of the M4. Which way would you be coming in from?
Im just off junction 24, if your not to far off junction 28 sharky boy then I could meet you down by tredegar park (if you know where that is?)
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
I know where Tredegar House is so I'm assuming Tredegar Park is the bit next to it. Am I right in thinking there's a car park there?
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Are you about Saturday mate?
Tredegar house is on the right hand side of the road, tredegar park (or tredegar park sports ground as its now called) is on the left mate.
This may help http://goo.gl/maps/AWxUg
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Ah, got you mate - thanks for the map link. So... meet you in that car park at what time? I'm not far away so pick a convenient time for yourself.
Check your inbox sharky boy.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Just about to say "let's take it to PM..." One sec...
JoshOm3
ClioSport Club Member
Cup'182/Rs2'd Trophy
Let me know details. I will pop along.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Whatever it takes to fund this superb car mate... whatever it takes... :quiet: But it will be very much 'you can look, but don't touch'. :rofl:dogging AGAIN! Poor car
If the weather forecast is to be believed then it might not happen yet. Or we'll be meeting up in dinghys and Speedos.
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That's a trek that, South Wales to Birmingham, Guess its worth it to get a V6 out of it
Suzuki Jimny
That's a trek that, South Wales to Birmingham, Guess its worth it to get a V6 out of it
It really isn't. Took me around 90 minutes to get to freds once including stopping at the services.
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
That's a trek that, South Wales to Birmingham, Guess its worth it to get a V6 out of it
Totally agree with Matt - it's not too far at all mate. You'd do it in 90 minutes too from Cwmbran. Probably a little less. Definitely worth travelling to make use of the services of the reputable specialists trading on here. The V6 was a bit of a bonus though! It sure beats a hire car!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers for the meet up today Filters and Clio-addidas - I really enjoyed the swim! Hopefully it will be a bit drier next time.
Was nice to meet you both, fair play to C-A that trophy is smart and bloody loud too!
The V6 though....dear god! I want one so badly now
The V6 though....dear god! I want one so badly now
