Yeah you're right there, on the twisty roads a better driver can take a cars power out of the equation to a certain extent.
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I've seen it on track days where a better driver in an underpowered car has put people in supercars to shame.
Hi there...the post and the error contained was made at 5.50 a.m. today when I'd had about 6 hours sleep in the last 48 hours,so I'm sure we can overlook the semantics.
That aside,the points about braking and grip are very valid,as is the driver,and a lot of people spend money on extracting power,without ever considering things like braking and handling.
i went to a 'run what ya brung' at santa pod and had a great laugh with friends data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
As long as you bring some sticky tyres and a spare clutch!data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
Adamf how does it feel knowing you for what you spent on your punto you could have something similar to this parked on your driveway?
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Just a thought,but let's not poke too much fun.
Adam has obviously enjoyed doing a bit of spannering and none of us really do this from the value for money aspect anyway!
Im not poking fun it's a genuine question?
He's got the punto which obviously he's happy with but he could have a car that's better in every way I can see apart from maybe the satisfaction of tinkering with it yourself.
The Punto is "different" and "unique" whereas that BMW is epitome of dullness (even if it's a very good car).
That's probably the reason why. Everyone needs a hobby of some sort.
Then again, an acquaintance of mine has spent at least £20k modifying his E46 M3, not least fixing the chocolate brakes that BMW fitted.
yup, wasnt the best way to bed in the brand new clutch i had just put in data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7
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