bit of fun in my coupe.

[Monkeymagic]

tonight i decided to see roughly what time my car would do a standing 0 to 62 time in.
now i know its not an exact science but gave me an indication.
in an industrial estate late at night armed with a stop watch.
i reckon i was at 65mph when i hit the button. 6 seconds dead.
i must admit i am repeatedly impressed with how robust the car is. at 20 years old its quite happy to put up with a 4000 rpm start without moaning at all.

[Rusty]

I bought a GPS logger and decided to try and get my chipped ABY under 5 seconds... Poor clutch

[Monkeymagic]

i never give her any stick as she cost too much to get it where she is now.
however with the correct kit i reckon i could get it down under 6 but the clutch smelt warm after that one run.
nice to know its in good shape to still do it,

[anthonys2]

I've had mine for 13 years and the acceleration still puts a smile on my face and surprises the idiots in there charver saxos and corsas when I leave them standing just for the fun of it!!

[Monkeymagic]

i know what you mean. only yesterday some idiot in his chav corsa was riding my back bumper then overtook screaming the nuts off it. generally i just let them go though.
i did see how quick i could get over set stretch of road the other night when no one was around. 130 as i went on the brakes. Im glad i did the big brake conversion as it stopped pretty quick.
i have toyed with selling the coupe as life is so busy. however I've casually looked for 6 or so years after driving one at the ring. now I've got one i reckon its best to keep hold of her.
anyway i think mines quite rare. it has dry carpets all year round!

[anthonys2]

Ha Ha yeah dry carpets are a rare option!! Mine mostly dry but they like to be like the others at times and get damp I've toyed with the idea of an RS6 for 2 years but I just cant sell her still puts a big smile on the face they still great fun and very very rare these days and shes going back to the ring this year

[Monkeymagic]

i would love a b5 rs4 avant the initial cost and the fact it won't fit in my garage with my tools puts me off. the rate s2s are being broken it Will be a rare car indeed in a few years