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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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I saw it, thought heroin, then thought china white...

I imagine the engine is addictive as crack though.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by chilled,Sep 4 2009, 10:42 PM
I saw it, thought heroin, then thought china white...

I imagine the engine is addictive as crack though.
its the exhaust note.a mechanic at saab said it sounds like a loud tvr.


i hate to say it, but the t****e is outstanding.as i am running it in i am only really using that to push the car along.

looking forward to the mighty 6.5k redline[it has a flashy light and a buzzer to tell you to change gear] so i can see what the horsepower feels like.



The handbrake is so shit it is unbelievable.i dont pull it up very hard as i think it might snap off or bend.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Front looks like a Focus ST

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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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What's the overall build quality like inside ?

I'm looking at a 'normal' VXR8 soon but have no idea what to expect ....
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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or an RS

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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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I remember it being not bad inside when I was tear assing around Thruxton a few months ago in one, the only thing that took a while to get used to was the indicator stalk being on the wrong side.

Big grin cars indeed.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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Got a great big bolt in the back tyre

how far out from the sidewall is repairable?
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by soulcrew,Sep 6 2009, 12:09 PM
Got a great big bolt in the back tyre

how far out from the sidewall is repairable?
Unlucky

At least you'll be able to get your Toyos earlier

Try this guide

Tyre repair guide
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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i would like a few k's out of my bridgestones not 230 miles


i think it is repairable.i have been posing around on that nail all day
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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I've posted this before, but I had this nail repaired in a one month old Toyo and it was fine ...

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