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Just had a test drive of a 197



  Tangoed Works
with 4k miles on clock, and I am sorry to say, but I think its total w**k. Its not what I would consider a hot hatch at all. Even in first gear you have to press for a good few seconds before the car picks up to any sort of pace. The steering is much lighter than I imagined and the seats are too soft (saying that I am used to Cobra Misanos).

Overall, the car feels too big, no where near as manouverable as the 182 and seriously lacking in pace. I understand that the car needs to be worked hard to get the most from it, but if you need to move quickly to get out of a situation, it feels exactly the same as my mates 1.4 Astra!

Plus points, are the exhaust note, absolutley cracking, only noisy when you boot it and not boomy at all. Sharp brakes, inital bit on my 182 feels just as good, but Im sure the Brembos will still be holding firm after some repeated hard stops where the 182 pedal would have gone soft. The cruising at 70 didnt seem as intrusive as other people have suggested on here.

For 16k? Wouldnt say its over priced, but definately not for me as it didnt get my heart racing one bit.
 
  182, SRT8, RS4, GT-R
Ahh so not a fan then??

On a side note...you best hold on tight for your drive in my 182 this weekend Jay lol.
 
  182, SRT8, RS4, GT-R
Is the pope a catholic?? ;)

Going on a drive in the day first to Kalba to scare myself shitless again lol.What time you arriving?And is the girlf bringing hot mates out??All important info
 
  Tangoed Works
Arriving 5/6 am I think, birds girl has loads of birds hooked up. From what I understand its couples free, so you can grab another girl. Apparently free drinks for ladyees hence us of course, all night. We can chill in the corner and get sloshed for nothing.

What a touch!
 
  HyperAlloy Combat Chassis
I have mixed feelings on it as well, had a test drive from a stealers and then round brands and cadwell park. It's a bigger car but it will out corner a 182 all day. The brakes are a big step up as well. The steering is very light yes, but it is much more precise. The real weak point is the engine, no way is it making anything like 197bhp. Which is a real shame as the chassis could cope with more power easily. If it had a genuine 197bhp I could be interested.
 
  Tangoed Works
I have mixed feelings on it as well, had a test drive from a stealers and then round brands and cadwell park. It's a bigger car but it will out corner a 182 all day. The brakes are a big step up as well. The steering is very light yes, but it is much more precise. The real weak point is the engine, no way is it making anything like 197bhp. Which is a real shame as the chassis could cope with more power easily. If it had a genuine 197bhp I could be interested.

To get back on track, my thoughts exactly. If it had a real brute power stroke, this car would be amazing. Feels like all show and no go unfortunately.
 


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