marzman

So my track video is uploading to Youtube... its an estimated 4 hours until it's complete Here's my pics though.

Thanks fellas, im really pleased with what i've seen of it, and as you say Taddy, it does appear to be a bit of a bargain. To be honest i wasnt in the mood for going to Japfest once i'd seen the weather, but i absolutely loved it and im glad i did. It was great to see everyone again. Then similarly i thought about not bothering with the track session but im glad i did as it was absolutely great - most i've ever enjoyed a track session.... so after that i was thinking.... 'what do i need an RRS for, maybe i'll not bother going to see it'.... but i did and... im glad i did

If Carlsberg made Saturdays.... So after a 3.30am start and a great day out at Japfest, i had an appointment to go and view a Range Rover Sport in the midlands on my way home. 45mins later i had agreed to buy it and paid a deposit I'll be picking it up one night in the week... very excited! ...and then whilst driving home i saw that City lost the cup final. GET IN :lol: Here's some pics:

Track footage I hope Chris? I may have a bit of it... not sure yet. Just uploading now. Hows your front wheel buddy? Yeh totally fine cheers, no after effects so it must just have been the excess rubber that i'd picked up making it wobble. Thanks for finding that wire stuck in my tyre afterwards too - that could have been a disaster waiting to happen

Track footage I hope Chris? I may have a bit of it... not sure yet. Just uploading now.

Im done... only a minor maintenance wash as i gave it a full detail the week before last. Also fitted my RareJDM Engine Cover which has been sat in my garage for a month. Also decided where to mount the go-pro... think im going for inside the car on the rear window.

:lol: ...;and my wife-to-be is black so i'll definitely look like a dealer (it's not racist, im allowed to say it!)

I'm going to see this at 4pm on the way home from Japfest tomorrow. It's going to be a loooong day for me! My money is sorted i just need to find the right car. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201305026569435/sort/default/usedcars/model/range_rover_sport/make/land_rover/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/sk102hx/page/1/quicksearch/true/radius/1500?logcode=p

You can fit whatever sized plate you want - as long as you're willing to cut the plastic back plate to suit. I cut mine with a jigsaw and then neatened it with a dremmel.

Great work mate. Takes some cojones to build up to a venture like this... im impressed.

Meh, he told a lie. \still not as bad as burglary.

I agree... you'd get less for burglary or mugging someone. How is speeding worse than that?

I've never been on track in the wet... could be fun

Midgets...?

I know it's a common opinion to have... but why not? Have you ever driven one? The auto box is great, and the tiptronic is satisfying to use... if it wasnt for them being considered to be inferior (which they're definitely not) i would happily have another one. People above are saying the zed is effortless to drive... imagine you didnt have to operate the heavy clutch and clunky gearbox in traffic every day.

Welcome mate. I had an auto previously and it was a lovely drive. It should be more reliable than the manual as there are no gearbox/clutch issues to worry about unlike the manual.... the auto's are essentially bulletproof. 52-reg cars are the earliest of the imports.... didnt come out in the UK until 03. Your budget appears to be a bit tight though, so be prepared to be buying an example that might need a bit of attention. Have you checked how much your insurance is going to be, as you might get a shock if you're young...

So.... is it a case of what goes on tour stays on tour, or can you tell us how it went?

Yep just watched it. Winds me up with all the ego's on show.... just get the damn job done! That Sophie (Chinese one) was right up my street...

I had an auto before my current car and it felt just as quick as the manual. I would say that because it's a normally aspirated engine and the power delivery is very linear, you will be going quicker than the Scooby but it will feel more pedestrian as there's no sudden torque improvement.

I've been doing exactly the same mate Checking it works everytime I've parked up too, had some odd looks from people as they watch on at me making it go in and out, half way out, make it go flat but not in...all sorts of combos Maybe you could do a guide for those with the standard bumber? It will be without pics Ha ha... yep the combos, exactly the same. :lol:

Thanks for the comments guys... I've had to park my car facing the other way on the drive today... I was getting up every 5 minutes and retracting it while looking out of the window last night.

Updated with guide.

I like that... not sure i've ever seen one?