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Think I should have test driven one

Post by MrPT » Sun Jul 15, 2018 12:37 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Tue Jul 10, 2018 4:37 pm I guess I should have really driven one before I bought one :headbang:
Yes! Especially for such a divisive car.

Give it a chance though - lots of good advice in this thread - and no harm if you don’t really bond with it. I still find it an unnerving car to drive, even after nearly three years of ownership, but you need to put a lot into it to get a lot out. :driving:
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Post by Jembo » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:55 pm

Fitted the Gruppe yet?
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Post by Bodyboarder » Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:23 pm

Jembo wrote: Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:55 pm Fitted the Gruppe yet?
No not yet .... have this hesitation issue ( see other thread ) I want to get this sorted and then I’ll fit the gruppe M , f10 zhp gear knob and a few other bits I’ve got . It’s in with the detailers until tomorrow getting a proper paint correction / ceramic coating . Been sent some pics and it’s looking stunning .

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Post by Jembo » Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:19 am

Now that is annoying. Fortunately I had over an hour’s hooning shakedown - I mean test drive, a few meets before & a negotiation that ran from Feb to June (or since 2014 when we first spoke) before we shook... & then the guy even drove it over to me & I took him back home.

Long story but that way I knew exactly what I was getting & touch wood so far not looked back. The Gruppe acts as a reminder (if u ever needed one) to get ready & hang on tight...

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Post by Bodyboarder » Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:14 am

Yep bit annoying but is the way with 2nd hand older cars I guess .... don’t mind spending some money on it . I’m sure it’s nothing major :thumbsup:

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Post by Bodyboarder » Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:45 pm

Just bumping this ....

Really started to enjoy the car now ! Getting used to the engine noises and general concerns.. So much so that the little S2k hasn’t seen the light of day for 3 weeks ! So much fun in the wet the other day , traction control off , small roundabouts ... so predictable , manageable .... really need to get the gruppe M fitted !

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Post by Jembo » Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:58 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:45 pm Just bumping this ....

Really started to enjoy the car now ! So much so that the little S2k hasn’t seen the light of day for 3 weeks ! So much fun in the wet the other day , traction control off , small roundabouts ... so predictable , manageable .... really need to get the gruppe M fitted !
Ah ha, so you’ve finally caught the //M virus... it’s more common to catch it before rather than afterwards.

Before the sun goes on holiday, suggest to get the Gruppe fitted because whilst you may now think you’re in love, this will bring mind tingling o o o o o Ohhhhh’s.... just watch out for when she bites when going DSC naked
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Post by Bodyboarder » Fri Aug 17, 2018 4:02 pm

Yes really looking forward to it :thumbsup: .....want to buy a black silicone bit of pipe , as the one supplied with the kit is blue . Just looks wrong in the engine bay !

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Post by Truth » Fri Aug 17, 2018 4:49 pm

If u do find the correct fit could u post pics and a link as I’d be interested in doing the same as I think a few others may do aswell. 🍻
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Post by Bodyboarder » Fri Aug 17, 2018 4:51 pm

Ya will do :thumbsup:

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Post by Jembo » Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:58 pm

Is this the bit you are on about?

Given it’s under the hood, that’s the lamest excuse I’ve ever heard for not fitting it :poke:
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Post by Bodyboarder » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:10 pm

Just fitted it :lol:

Went for a blast

Got a boner :oops:

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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:25 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:10 pm Just fitted it :lol:

Went for a blast

Got a boner :oops:
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I've said it on here before, s54+Gruppe m = heaven.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:31 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:10 pm Just fitted it

Went for a blast

Got a boner
It sounds like you have gelled with it now then! :lol:
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Post by Rally » Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:50 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:10 pm Just fitted it :lol:

Went for a blast

Got a boner :oops:
Happens to me every time :oops:
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