Guy's,

Have been lucky enough to give both the SL 55 AMG and the M3 a tickle.  The 55 is a great car, amazing power but doesn't inspire confidence anywhere like an M3 or even 335I where the balance is so much better.  Impressive times by the RX though.

Don't forget your passports!

 

Jon

Agreed, the AMG's are definitely not in the same league as any 'M' car I've driven.

The only criticism I'd have over the V8 M3 is that it can struggle to get full power down at times, especially this time of year.

 

Ok guy's 2 things, no make that 3

 1) *** the drip feed, complete teams will be up on the site at some point hopefully this week.

2) we are down to our very last ticket, so if you have a mate who may be up for it, get them to get intouch asap.

3) should i sell the M3 (cab with dct) and get a R8 ?

Craig 

turbo boy:

3) should i sell the M3 (cab with dct) and get a R8 ?

Craig 

 

No and no, you'll cry at what your M3 is worth, DCT means nothing as manual seems to be the transmission of choice. You know what I paid for my M3 and I know what you paid for yours. DONT DO IT.

Also, V10 R8 out v soon, you'll see the V8's tumble in value.

 The M3 is a mint car, if you got Saloon or Coupe...wait....actually, cab M3...*** it sell it!! We dont get the sun for em anyways and scuttle shake sucks!! 

Yes i know you are right !!!!

I should stick with the M3 for a least a year, but every time i see an R8 on the road (which is not often) they look awesome.

Buy the way when the roof is up, which is most of the time, (but not the past few day as it has been lovely) there is no scuttle shake, however it is still there with the roof off even though it is a big improvement on the E46

Any way off to Coventry and Leicester now, very glamerous i know, have a good day all

Craig

turbo boy:

3) should i sell the M3 (cab with dct) and get a R8 ?

Craig 

 

Get a GTR! Blow everything off the road. I was over taken by two together this morning (one red and one black) just outside Abingdon nr Oxford. First ones i have seen and two together!

They sounded awesome and looked even better particulary the black one.

Also considerably cheaper and four seats!

Hi Guys,

 

Thrash Deeppurple's jap car.....not me.......but then again did I mention I use to ride bikes!!...so looking forward to that formula 1 blip as his car is asking me, no begging me to "please please change up!!"

 Hi Deeppurple, if SD cards are ok, I'll bring my collection of them along too...

 

 

So the teams are finally up. Team 2 and 3 are looking particularly strong in my opinion. Team 1 are gonna be pit stopping a fair bit

And team 3 have the handicap of a 3 1/2 Ton Bus 

I'll dish out latest sat nav (version 10.0) for the Mercs in the evening prior to us going for interested partys, up to date roads and updated TMC make it a must have upgrade. I'll also try and grab the Audi one with Safety Cameras for Gary in the RS4, have plenty of Audi type contacts who can probably sort me a copy.

I'll also be carrying 3xJerry Cans in the boot as weight aint an issue for me.

On a serious note, I hope you all know that in France you MUST have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and a hi-vis jacket in the car by law? Dont want to give em any more reason to add to the fines they dish out.

 

 

Just saw the teams.

Just a thought - Team 2 and 3 are all actually German (Lambo is owned by Audi I think) and Team 1 (the winners of course) multi-cultural.

On paper Team 2 and 3 look to have the best chance however team 1 will work together as a team and bring in the points yet again!

For deatails of compulsory things check this out.  (fire extinguisher is not compulsory according to AA!!  Safety camera alerts (piggy banks as i call them) are illegal!

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/compulsory_equipment.pdf

 Some infoirmation that people may be interested in.

It is absolutely prohibited to carry, transport or use radar detectors. Failure to comply with this regulation involves a fine of up to 1500 Euros and the vehicle and/or device may be confiscated. Jan 09

Holders of EU driving licenses exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h will have their licenses confiscated on the spot by the police.

deeppurple

RX8

 

 

oh dear, oh dear, oh dear,  wot have you done?  u think by putting the ml in team 3 (3 1/2 tonne bus) will handycap us....so,so wrong...lol......team 1 & 2..will lose..AGAIN.

oldfellainasportscar:

oh dear, oh dear, oh dear,  wot have you done?  u think by putting the ml in team 3 (3 1/2 tonne bus) will handycap us....so,so wrong...lol......team 1 & 2..will lose..AGAIN.

 Well it may be over the top in terms of weight but it overcomes that by having a HUUUGE fuel tank. I'll simply punch the whole in the air for the rest of team 3, and believe me, its like a brick so its gonna be one helluva hole  

boys, boys, boys, before we have even got started we (team 1 ) have this nailed, ok the average bhp is well down in our team, but planning will prove to be key. Team 2 is all newbies (good took with that Jon) and Team 3's will last year was pure fluke, gary (our kid) can't find his way out of a cul de sac and suites the name of captain slow to a tee

bring it on bad boys

Have to say this good wether has gor me right in the rabbit run mood, bring on Rabbit Run 2009 i can't wait 

 

Craig

Also, the safety camera's on the Nav DVD's are perfectly legal, I'm 90% sure the Audi's have them as standard, my old RS6 showed them on crossing the tunnel.

My other motor is the one with all the jammers on, but most people cant even see them on a close up of the car via a photo let alone in the flesh. And the hard power switch for them is priceless 

turbo boy:

boys, boys, boys, before we have even got started we (team 1 ) have this nailed, ok the average bhp is well down in our team 

Craig

 You have the SLR to bump your average BHP way up..and that's really some boost.

For those doubting the credentials of the ML....here's a teaser

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b6T9uPHPFI

 

 

 

v8-bus:

oldfellainasportscar:

oh dear, oh dear, oh dear,  wot have you done?  u think by putting the ml in team 3 (3 1/2 tonne bus) will handycap us....so,so wrong...lol......team 1 & 2..will lose..AGAIN.

 Well it may be over the top in terms of weight but it overcomes that by having a HUUUGE fuel tank. I'll simply punch the whole in the air for the rest of team 3, and believe me, its like a brick so its gonna be one helluva hole  

 

You'll need a big tank as the fuel consumption on the ML will be terrible driving at its limit. Even worse than my RX8!!!!!

Also the problem with driving a car with a big boot is that everyone else will want to fill it!!