My S2000 is BRILLIANT!
08-17-2009, 03:50 AM
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Can't do Oxford tonight I'm afraid Tom, and this wknd was linked in with a visit to the inlaws up that way, but I will hopefully make the Ricky run on the 30th, it's in the diary!
Mine's approaching 60k now and still feels as fit as a fiddle, but come next summer I might change it for a newer shape model as I do like them!
As for a touch of oppo lock, I'm getting reasonably comfortable with that thanks to an awesomely slippy (when wet) roundabout on my way home from work, so had a bit of fun coming out of a few junctions this weekend - I love how the back end swings out, and it's so much more controllable now than it was.
Gonna give it a good wash tonight and book it in for a service with Jorg @ Bushey Honda too.
Mine's approaching 60k now and still feels as fit as a fiddle, but come next summer I might change it for a newer shape model as I do like them!
As for a touch of oppo lock, I'm getting reasonably comfortable with that thanks to an awesomely slippy (when wet) roundabout on my way home from work, so had a bit of fun coming out of a few junctions this weekend - I love how the back end swings out, and it's so much more controllable now than it was.
Gonna give it a good wash tonight and book it in for a service with Jorg @ Bushey Honda too.
08-17-2009, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova,Aug 17 2009, 11:42 AM
I've had mine for 5 years and am still learning to drive it. 'Dab of oppo' is still beyond me, but driving it near to, but not exceeding, that point is where the real skill lies 
You post pretty much sums up my enjoyment of the car. The only thing I can see replacing mine it is another one.
You post pretty much sums up my enjoyment of the car. The only thing I can see replacing mine it is another one.
I'm no great shakes at driving; pretty average I reckon tbh, and initially was tentative with intentionally getting the tail out a bit but after you've overcome the fear of spinning or making an arse of yourself it comes quite naturally.
Like I say I'm not a great driver and on occasion have found myself facing the wrong way on the road
but flicking the tail at low speed is relatively safe I'd say (as long as there's nobody around you at the time of course) and it makes for a much more satisfying ownership experience.Once you've overcome that initial fear and realise it's actually fairly easy to control (not talking about drifting here) then you'll get loads more enjoyment from the car and your hooning.
08-17-2009, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tomkbucks,Aug 17 2009, 05:21 AM
change for a new model ? put the wheels and bumper on like mine and keep the 6k difference !
and keep the 6k difference !But that won't be until next year, and I still love mine!!
08-17-2009, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by OldDogmeat,Aug 17 2009, 01:05 PM
Once you've overcome that initial fear and realise it's actually fairly easy to control (not talking about drifting here) then you'll get loads more enjoyment from the car and your hooning.
Nobody's S is as good as mine, although I suspect most have less scratches.
08-17-2009, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dembo,Aug 17 2009, 07:00 AM
Nobody's S is as good as mine, although I suspect most have less scratches.
08-17-2009, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeC'S2k,Aug 17 2009, 04:03 PM
Mine's better, mine's better (cos it's in the most manly colour?)
It's the most reliable colour cos it really will love you long time
