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Bit of news...
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:53 pm
by Karl_CLCoupe
Its been nearly 11 months, but after many set-backs, I'm...
DRIVING!
I'm lovin' my car, its been worth the wait. Can't wait to go to some shows now.
Karl.
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:04 pm
by GroovyCarrot
Excellent
Nice one, hope you enjoy driving it, they're great fun once you get the hang of them
Welcome to the world of spending every last penny on keeping the damn thing on the road
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:31 pm
by metz
ain't that the truth reverend carrot!
i knew once you got behind the wheel of it you would start smiling again....uncle metz knows these things see..
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:32 am
by Steve_O
Hey - Nice one!!
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:41 am
by Krupa
Congratulations, gonna take a spin over to the RR day?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:20 am
by Tahrey1043
yayz0rz!
now, TRY not to wreck it eh!
(nah im sure with all the work you've put in, and the waiting, you won't be thrashing it *just* yet...)
((just be careful like - dont copy any of our colin mcrae fans, or the 205 driver i found sitting shocked in a ditch at the side of a country lane on the way to work yesterday!
))
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 11:41 am
by Petrified
Congrats!
Yeah, take it easy though, I'm sure most of us remember what we were lke the first time behind the wheel by ourselves
(well, me anyway.)
Don't be afraid to go back to your instructor for more advanced driving lessons should the need arise.
James.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:11 pm
by Karl_CLCoupe
Krupa wrote:Congratulations, gonna take a spin over to the RR day?
I'm hoping to, if the motorways don't out-fox me!
Karl.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:24 pm
by dubpolo
well done mate!
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:26 pm
by GroovyCarrot
Ah, motorways are alright, just take it easy first couple of times you use them. Judging other cars' speeds when changing lanes is the hardest bit to get the hang of, but don't worry about it too much - it's a short car, and look closer than they really are - but having said that don't go diving out in front of them until you've had a bit of practice
It'll become comfortable after one good spell on the motorway, and you'll get used to the speed very quickly too
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:28 pm
by carmadaaron
nice1
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:00 pm
by tainmrk3polo
and to think yoiu nearly stripped it and sold up for a bloody F&*D 'Scrote!
idiot! and as i keep saying YOU ARE COMING TO THE RR DAY K!
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:09 pm
by Karl_CLCoupe
My car probably wishes I had lol. I haven't mastered the ultra sensitive accelerator pedal (has led to some embarassing moments
). Then theres the gearbox, you have to be very precise. I have not quite got it into gear sometimes. I just think I must look quite funny as well where I accidently nail the throttle, then tootle slowly out of a junction. I suppose driving in DCs doesn't help either!
Cheers everyone.
Karl.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:24 pm
by GroovyCarrot
You'll get used to the throttle very quickly.. it's more a case of slightly curling the toes as you pull away rather than actually moving your foot downwards
As for the gears, the art is not to be precise, it's to be gentle - you can never try to force it in or just flick it over like you'll get used to doing in newer cars, just go with the flow, you'll feel when it likes how you're changing it
Just a gentle clunk... clunk does it nicely
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:17 pm
by metz
Karl, when i drive i always make sure i have thin soled trainers on or i totally make a meal of clutch control...you can't feel jack through shoes.
As for the motorway, get on at the nearest exit to your house and get off at the next and come back down...thats all i did until i fealt comfy with the whole thing.