gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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Had it a couple of weeks now and really enjoying it 
Supercharged civic is now living a new life on the isle of man of all places.
Gave is a polish and a wax today. Also popped on a new set of plates as the originals were tatty.
Just need to clean the inside now to match the outside
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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chris_uk
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Registered: 8th Jul 03
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nice car.
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Lovely, plans?
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Originally posted by taylorboosh
Good base
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Shiny
Looks awesome Gav!
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Nice - Has a Gav plate
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Ronson
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Registered: 6th Dec 10
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Meh, probably nicer to drive than it looks!
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Ronson
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Registered: 6th Dec 10
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Although it does look alright, in my opinion!!
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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How are you finding the rwd experience? I've heard these are quite tail happy if pushed, due to the skinny tyres.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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Originally posted by VegasPhil
Nice - Has a Gav plate
 first comment my mum made
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gavin18787
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Originally posted by Ben G
How are you finding the rwd experience? I've heard these are quite tail happy if pushed, due to the skinny tyres.
Only explored sport mode so far. Ie half and half traction control. Does step out easy if prevoked but its not snappy and you can feel what its doing. Probably doesnt help that its always damp at the mo
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Nic Barnes
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good colour.
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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What size are the tyres out of interest?
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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215/45-17
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Is it actually what Clarkson claimed it is?
Wheels off a Prius and "dangerous" to handle?
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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they are michelin primacy HP's. Probably go come on prius's but also alot of other day to day family cars.
Didnt realise he claimed it to be dangerous
you can drive it in a spirited manner no problem. Only wags its tail if prevoked. Feels just like a big mx5. And unlike an mx5 I fit in this
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chris_uk
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i would have one of these, i keep thinking about selling the vx and buying one, i know its a step down in performance, well.. a lot of steps down.. but its a big step up in creature comforts.. lol.. but then i know i will always end up trying to make it faster and better.. and i cant be arsed to go through it all again.,
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Kyle T
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Registered: 11th Sep 04
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Looks ace Gavin, I've certainly grown to love these since launch.
Though mine would have a Subaru badge on it 
Lotus Elise 111R
Impreza WRX STi
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oJNAo
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Love it, not a fan of the wheels but that's personal taste
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boylers11
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Registered: 27th Jul 06
Location: Shropshire
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Looks a lot smarter in that colour than others I've seen. Any plans for it? That green Porka looks interesting too!
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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quote:
Originally posted by chris_uk
i would have one of these, i keep thinking about selling the vx and buying one, i know its a step down in performance, well.. a lot of steps down.. but its a big step up in creature comforts.. lol.. but then i know i will always end up trying to make it faster and better.. and i cant be arsed to go through it all again.,
Driving position reminds me a little of a vx. Although thats where it stops.
Suprisingly easy to get more poke out of with the right bits
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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Looks nice in that colour. Saw a white pearl one today and didn't do anything for it.
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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That's really smart Gavin. Love the colour. 
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Balling
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quote:
Originally posted by Graeme
Looks nice in that colour. Saw a white pearl one today and didn't do anything for it.
Was going to say I used to see a white one with carbon mirrors and spoiler on my way to work. Looked superb.
As mentioned in the other thread, rear lights look sort of cheap on these. Including the middle one in the bumper.
Just being picky though, do think these look quite cool.
Remember all the controversy over the power when it was released.
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gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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TRD make solid red LED rear lights and bumper light that look alot better. Silly money though 
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