lomoto Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Was out on the local High St today and saw a Noble GTO parked up a 2004 car, Never really took much notice of them before ,but this looked stunning in Metallic blue with the huge rear spoiler..Has anyone on here had one or had a go in one.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Was out on the local High St today and saw a Noble GTO parked up a 2004 car, Never really took much notice of them before ,but this looked stunning in Metallic blue with the huge rear spoiler..Has anyone on here had one or had a go in one.?? Like this one? Or this one: Saw them on the Top Gear day thingy. Very very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 Yes thats the one.... look a nice bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I haven't, but yesterday, my driving Guru told me they are amazing, but serving and parts are a massive issue now they don't make them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Engines are built at Nobles, Chesterfield just a stones through from you Tim and me. I went around the engine building area when my car was on the rollers. The Noble name is just a coincidence BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 wow...... stunnin car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I have and i hated it, power was second to none but on the road the suspension was so firm it gave me a bad back, on the track again it would be second to none,not cheap either for this kind of money buy a gt3 and at least you could drive it on the road. max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Engines are built at Nobles, Chesterfield just a stones through from you Tim and me. I went around the engine building area when my car was on the rollers. The Noble name is just a coincidence BTW. Oh never knew that Kev, Wouldnt mind a blast in one , but like max said I think they would rattle your fillings out on our roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Engines are built at Nobles, Chesterfield just a stones through from you Tim and me. I went around the engine building area when my car was on the rollers. The Noble name is just a coincidence BTW. Oh never knew that Kev, Wouldnt mind a blast in one , but like max said I think they would rattle your fillings out on our roads And you think the Zed's harsh, old-timer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I've been in 1, a mate of a mate has just sold his. Very, very quick and sounds amazing. Very stripped out & very basic. You'd like it tho Tim - no traction control!! Very expensive to repair too - Ryan will tell you that. 2 BIG crashes; 1 cost £20k Certainly not a daily drive, without a doubt a track tool but a bloody good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 I've been in 1, a mate of a mate has just sold his. Very, very quick and sounds amazing. Very stripped out & very basic. You'd like it tho Tim - no traction control!! Very expensive to repair too - Ryan will tell you that. 2 BIG crashes; 1 cost £20k Certainly not a daily drive, without a doubt a track tool but a bloody good one. Hmmmm sounds interesting... will have to see if I could blag a go in one somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hate them to bits, just reminds me of what a chav would design if he was told to put a racing car together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm with you Louis. The newer ones are a big improvement. Look more like a real car. The older ones look like a something an anverage kid would do in school. The type of kid that cant draw and will never be a car designer. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 With respect I think you guys have missed the point. The Noble is a track car, it really is, granted people use them every day but it was never designed as that. Its pure function and as such maybe isn't the greatest looking car in the world. However, as its a track car do looks really enter into it? Or is it more about how much enjoyment you can get rather than aesthetics? I know what I'd rather have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 yes I quite liked the look of it , rear spoiler may be a little over the top though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 yes I quite liked the look of it , rear spoiler may be a little over the top though Does look stunning in blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 i'd rather have a TVR Sagaris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 With respect I think you guys have missed the point. The Noble is a track car, it really is, granted people use them every day but it was never designed as that. Its pure function and as such maybe isn't the greatest looking car in the world. However, as its a track car do looks really enter into it? Or is it more about how much enjoyment you can get rather than aesthetics? I know what I'd rather have. Yep its a track car that can be used on the road. However i wouldnt waste my money on it as i know someone who has one and he uses it as an everyday car not a track car. So i wouldnt spend that amount of money on a car (be that for track or road) that doesnt look good. Id rather get a lotus and tune it up which will look 100times better and possibly quicker and cost a hell of a lot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 always like them but never tested one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Never been in on, but been on track with them and are super quick. Quicker than any elise I know of and that includes 300 BHP one. One word of warning, I know of a VX220 that hit the back end of a Noble at very low speed (at bedford) and the damage was £14k. Looks like easy to damage the clam to quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Ive seen a black M12, looks and sounds the nuts, but arnt they just tuned ford Mondeo engines, still pretty impressive for what its capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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