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Nic Barnes
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a std ibiza wont piss on much really. theyre far from special
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i agree
[Edited on 20-11-2006 by topshot_2k]

[Edited on 20-11-2006 by topshot_2k]
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Ok sorry what is your spec??

Mine isn't std either.
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Mini Cooper - Go Kart but not actually great handling cars.

Teggy Type R - The best FWD handling car, ever...

Astra VXR, ok im biased, but i've pushed it, and its a bloody superb handlign car when on the limit. Just needs some confidence as the ass end feels a little, "wavy", but it sticks, oh boy oh boy does she stick...

Nissan Primera (don't knock it, superb handlers!!!!!!), one of the best of its time. Let down by shoddy road spec engine.

Clio 172/182, 3 wheels on my wagon..

Watched the new Mini Championship the other day, Cooper S's and the NA versions... Mini looks more stable on the track than the Clio, but the clio does look a lot quicker through the bends.

A Vauxhall Corsa GSi on standard suspension

I'll be watching the new Punto/Corsa/Clio/Chevvy with interest over 2007.

[Edited on 20-11-2006 by VXR]
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Are we still talking about FWD only?
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Are we still talking about FWD only?


in 6 years time steve will still be going on about 106's so yes
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Mini Cooper - Go Kart but not actually great handling cars.

Nissan Primera (don't knock it, superb handlers!!!!!!), one of the best of its time. Let down by shoddy road spec engine.

I'd say the fact they were like go karts contributed to them handling well.

150bhp from a 2.0 16v in the GT still isn't bad and if you compared it to other cars of the same age it was pretty good.
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20th Nov 06 at 10:44   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Are we still talking about FWD only?


in 6 years time steve will still be going on about 106's so yes


actually i will be going on about leons you cunt
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steve, odd question but have you ever driven a 2litre 16v corsa or a corsa turbo?
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20XE yes LET no, I raced a let in my 106 up the strip funnily enough was S600st thats actually wrong but i cant remember its reg plate, was that greeny yellow colour, i loved that corsa when it was like it was when it went up against it, but its ruined now

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The Exhausts UK one?
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it had about 6 exhaust yes lol that was the only thing i disliked, wasnt it midas's corsa though?
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Dunno, but you're right they have ruined it, doesn't it have a flip now?
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc

I'd say the fact they were like go karts contributed to them handling well.

150bhp from a 2.0 16v in the GT still isn't bad and if you compared it to other cars of the same age it was pretty good.


Becuase their so small and light and go-kart characteristics... They go round bends, but as an actually good handling car, they arn't as great as people think. Its just your in such a small car, so low to the ground, it feels much quicker than it is.

Just didn't perform as well as the stats suggested though. Gimmie a touring car spec one though
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Dunno, but you're right they have ruined it, doesn't it have a flip now?


yes someone tell me the reg plate and il get a pic

SBOOST
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S8000ST ?
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looked fapping excellent
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now look at it


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I agree Stcheven
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From Jim

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no one has mentioned the corrado, fcukwits

handling, traction and grip are different things
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so is a crap looking god awful built from mk2 and passat suspension mix and matched corrado, thats a different thing, like an ugly cut and shut
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I like Corrados
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Ermmm, I've only driven a Mk4 Fiesta GhiaX, 1.0 12v GLS and Mini Cooper S properly.

Also driven dad's M3 without insurance and his nutter bastard 90 330 Transit!

I thought the Mini Cooper S handled pretty well seen as I was on Rockingham's finest inner circuit.

Is a Lotus Elise RWD?

(Oh, I've also driven a MK5 Fiesta and Corsa C 1.2 16v Comfort which I learnt in - Fiesta was instructors car, Corsa C courtesy car!)

[Edited on 20-11-2006 by deano87]
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i still vote mini in the best handling FWD cars,

regardless of what people say, its FWD and goes round corners better than 99% of things mentioned
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No budget...
I've been told that the Teg Type R is the best, but from first hand experience a Mini Cooper S everytime!!!
The feel through the steering is better than an Elise and Exige (IMO, all of which I have driven).

Then i'd go for a 172/182 although in standard trim these are far to high and twitchy over the backend at speed.

On a budget.... well just go to a trackday and what do you see..... NOVA's and lots of um. Followed by 205's.... These 2 are defo my budget choice. Corsa has a wider track but are heavier. so doesn't offer the same power/weight gain as a Nova.

106GTi never been in but a 106 Quicksilver which came to the Ring with us last year impressed me no end.

Neil

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