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yeah. I thought it was something a bit unusual so was a bit hesitant and then I found hsv has been doing it for years and my mate who's had Porsche before and now an Audi says they are options on his so it's not too different as to be risky and different stuff, more hi performance stuff. He can build a sound to suit so if you have a sound from the big names to refer to go for it but I didn't know much about it so just did a few calls and said i want this, that etc. S#!t yeah I just looked up IPE c63 and that's what I'm talking about! the 3.7 isn't quite as disturb the peace as a 6.2 though but it's still good enough to get out there. When you're in Wales you can drive that road Clarkson did in the c63, that was a must do when over there. such a good car, one day I'll get one. I only want the 6.2. though.

I played project cars in game last week. looked really good so was tempted to buy. reviews by you guys back that up too. After looking further into it found ps4 still isn't supporting Logitech Driving force so count me out. I would have got it if it could use the wheel but no way am i buying more crap! I have gt5,6 on the ps3 with the wheel so i'm ok - not that I play them that much lately, it's summer so I've got other stuff on!

hey, I'm one of those who went out to Wales for a Custom exhaust after seeing a few others on this site were satisfied customers. Charlie at Pro-speed exhausts Cardiff. I have had it only a few weeks and it's yet to be dynoed and remapped, that's booked in for this month. For that £ you're talking about I got a cat back system with a valve that turns it into a straight thru system. Fitted, SS and lifetime warranty. So I got the stealth and party mode and the valve opens anywhere in between. Controlled by a valve with a switch and remote control. I'm pretty happy with that. Going without the valve cuts out a few hundred so could be worth the call for you. He gave me a car for the day but I didn't need it. Plus it's worth it just to go to Wales, you'll like the car so much more after getting out there, it's gotta be up there for all time great drives and they're all over the place.

ok. counting family car out. more £? no problems credit cards for this one and everything else take the fun car as in get some old steel rims and 18's and cheap tyres??? Sticker it up? traffic being murder makes me want to bike it there. we'll see. getting there - that's an advanced question. need to consider time off work, other guys plans..... which are yet to come. probably worst case -friday night. best - take Friday off work and head over Thursday night.

Just got a ticket for AA BEAUSEJOUR! Now I'm wondering - do I take the Z, take the motorbike or pile in with the 3 others into a 'family' car? Initial leanings are: split between bike/car then pile in with others. Bike because it's loud and most customised and the French love bikes. easy ride there and getting in/out/around, can chuck tent, stuff etc in the car. Car because some youtube videos looks like a good old fashioned car fest. Driving should be easy-the grounds open onto the ring road motorway so won't get too caught up? Any advice from veterans?

but retro's huge! I spent hours on it the other month when I found some 1942, frogger and galaga reproductions. 'substanitally bettered' is a very simple way to see it. new=better? know a few people who have been lucky enough to get some themselves. I just can't afford one! similary with that there are so many guys who have pushed up the prices of the 70's and 80's cars in the last decade these old time favourites aren't cheap at all any more. I also wouldn't apply that analogy to the cars either.

great fix! I have all 4 ps setup in my living room, gonna go home play cod right now I think.

I have booked for an Ecutek. Anyone got one in the 370Z with a standard clutch and launch control, flat foot shifting enabled? Abbey advises a clutch upgrade to go with that functionality but with the cost of having the clutch done along with my car usage-No drag racing or track activities I don't think it is worth spending the big £ on/£ I don't have so I'm thinking i'll not get that functionality enabled.

proud owner of a pro-speed cat back valve controlled to split muffler/straight thru console switch/remote controled system

yep, all those unknowns are true. all we know is he wants a go and in the past he's done what nobody else can do until now. the Duc used to kill careers, VR is the only other guy to be able to revive his after being on one of those. and the other 2 current team riders are getting it back up there which has taken 5 years without him. he's been test riding, he's up for Suzuka means he's been training. More excitement, possibly VR is riding Suzuka also this year so we'll see them both on track. ticket to Goodwood to see them both also has arrived Casey always wanted to race, he's not prepared or able to put up with rules the series owners made to keep it tv friendly and also how the paying public have an 'ownership' expectation of the riders, kind of how like how everyone expects at the zoo that the tigers are not sleeping and they bite someone. or how reality program people are idolised for just making themselves available and without having any skills. All he wanted to do is race, i suspect his want to race is still there and he thinks he will be able to put up with the bs or has forgotten how punishing it was for him.

unbelievable drive. Wales is some biker dreamland as well. SO many bikes there and all over the southern area.. have done more than 50 days on tracks all over the place on the bike but don't know whether my brain could handle that road!!!, maybe the N-S - and slowly but going back S-N route is scary!

missed it again. - worth it as i was out there driving Llangadog to Byrnammam- and back in the Z. All time crazyest road so far for me. scary. sounds like they're having fun on the tour. Why MM and same with CS in his day are the best for me is their win or crash trying mentality. no team rules, accepting a non winning place with a strategic ride, just full power all the way. Looks like Casey wants in at moment also but Honda are denying - Unbelievable!!! Good for the Kwaka in WSB - I'm a new zx6r man myself and a big fan also of the zx10r and H2.

* * * * * Best looking 370z I've seen from a contributor on this site, up there with the big $ American and Japanese all out show cars is what it makes me think of. nice work.

similarly to this thread, I've always been really puzzled about it and found it strange but never been in a place to ask the question: Why do so many people love American culture so much? e.g: Fried chicken shops everywhere. Every shopping area has all the big names, Starbucks, Burger King, Mcdonalds etc. A huge number and variety of ads on tv for no apparent reason feature American accents. I'm fairly well travelled and haven't noticed this in any other country and coming from Australia where it's the opposite attitude, Starbucks failed there and running a tv ad in the accent would put you out of business fast.

It's on its way. In the country where a 6.2l v8 is mans standard car and the distance between the 2 closest together cities is further than the distance of the North-South England. Tesla's making it happen, who knows why they're doing the hard way? http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/tesla-confirms-first-regional-supercharger-20150414-1mk8lv.html

I'm sure I saw a Tesla in Folkestone West car park the other week, have been looking out for it again daily. Wondered about the charging situation but then by seeing it's there means something is in place. Great review from someone with such car experience who has put £ down to own proper enthusiast drivers cars in the past with the Z and Beemer. I saw a Tesla S on one of the Balerics about 1.5 years ago and went 'What's that???, I want one' Their lotus one doesn't really count and the current ones were only in Europe and USA but the more i found out about it the more I wanted in. I was prepared to put my £ where my mouth is and bought shares in the company, currently about +37%- which doesn't mean a whole lot knowing the fickleness of the markets and also being a new company, just my way of getting on board. And what i noticed the other month is that the country that leads the way in all things automotive- Japan, is surprisingly full of Prius', which perhaps is also a glimpse of the future.

yeah it's doable. both toll and non toll will be good quality non congested roads. take a look at this one to get a good view of options. http://www.autoroutes.fr/en/routes.htm?itiFrom=62100+Calais%2C+France&itiTo=Basel%2C+Switzerland

cota is 1 weird looking track on a map! but then seeing it on tv it's not so bad as the width seems to very much compensate. wider than silverstone! better that than if it was cadwell size

many thanks. A search for "A4069 from Llangadog to Brynamman" returns a listing that references the clip being that road. It's also listed on another as being a best biking road! I'll be there for sure. How good is that CLK63 AMG Black?! One day.... Any other recommendations welcome.

Thanks mate. Well 1 liter plus ducatis are real thing. I had b4 this one 848 its a nice bike but.... This 1098S has Termignoni race Ecu, Termignoni complete exhaust, K&N air filter producing real 180 hp without this new age fancy electronic anti this anti that. It's man versus machine bike. And quite nasty evil meaning machine I just lose out to my mate on an 848, last time out there by the end of the 900m straight on Almeria he'd have pullied away a few lengths. Another guy on a 749 could't get past, my 636 is too fast! and now i've had the ecu replaced and mapped it's gonna be even faster. Won't try keeping up with my other mate on his 1098, he's ex racer so kicks ass anyway cos he know's what he's doing out there plus no way is my little one gonna keep up with the big bike. How good was the weekend just gone for the bike? Went for quick ride Saturday afternoon then home and washed it. Got up Sunday, saw a few guys gathering on Folkestone harbour on spotless bikes so went and washed it again then took it to Rye. There was the usual about 100 bike count parked up there. All the way there and back lots of friendly bikers about doing the same and you get to go the front of the q at any stopping time and then pick the gap and pass any cars while on the open roads. The things you do and don't get in the car, the mass gatherings everywhere, friendliness, V stopped and waiting in the massive procession watching the engine temps rise for the really slow drivers to get going. What a great country to be on a bike in Summer.

Hi, I'm taking the car over that way soon. Going to Cardiff to get the exhaust done. While there, I'm going to drive around, I saw this road and I want to do what this guy is doing, get up early and drive around so it looks just right for me. http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/5178566001 cheers.

I'm out there next week for the fitting. When I'm out there I wanna drive this road. Does anyone know the road in this clip? http://www.topgear.c...deos/5178566001 What a car as well, it was the only possible rival to the Z the end, the small issue of the price counted it out but Great clip, this guy rocks, he's doing what I do, was up and out there at first light this morning to drive the country roads for an hour. And when the weather suits it will be out there on the bike.

could be worse... the other week I did Folkstone to Durham in a day. Detour via Rockingham speedway to visit friends for a few hours. Did a few hundred miles sighseeing while up there. and back the next day. It's too easy in the Z. Calais to Basel will be a much nicer, easier drive. Only decision is to pay the toll roads or go the parallel scenic roads and save the £. You're rigiht about the Redbull, I always have the essentials ready in the car: pair of emergency sunglasses and a couple cans rockstar or the cheapest no-name brand drink.

Naughty!

This looks like a really good event, I'm gonna try get along to the next one, even just for a look. I might just have to get the gran turismo ps3 back out in the meantime also And I've done lots of Lydden on the bike which is like a mini-brands indy only a bit shorter, and tighter so it should make it easier going to a larger version if i decide to get out there. As far as I can think it would be a good car track, quite an easy one to do, only potential is the druids exit and entering too fast into a couple of others but they have lots of runoff. Does anyone know of any links to videos of a manual 370z on the track, I'd be interested to see how they do: Paddock hill bend speed. braking point to enter druids how to exit druids. how to take Graham Hill bend