Well I've just picked up an edition 30. Black, manual, 40k miles, all the extras, completely standard. Ive had a lot of cars in the past eve 9, mk5 r32, honda integera dc5, s2000, honda fd2 (5 door import) etc So i always find it interesting comparing my new car to my old cars.
well first off coming from a lowered s2000 the ride comfort is amazing. So nice to be back behind the wheel of something which you don't dread driving over speed humps or potholes lol
As for a drive...well I'm going to go out on a limb and say it feels faster than the mkv r32 i used to own. The turbo 'kick' seems to give it more urge and its much more torque'ier. It also handles just as well, despite it being from wheel drive. Very composed and safe.
Being completely standard i think id get bored of it after a while, so I've already been planning the modifications
Just ordered a full milltek non res exhaust system, ITG air filter and forge diverter valve. Also going to get it remapped for these mods. Ive been told to expect around 330bhp for these sort of mods while ensuring the car remains reliable and as smooth to drive as ever....would this be correct and how should it go with this sort of power...m3 killer??
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The only major downside i have with the car so far are the brakes which in all honesty are pants (will need to be upgraded asap especially considering the fact I'm modifying the car) and the exhaust note...actually what exhaust note...its so muted, even on full chap i can hardly hear it. Hopefully the milltek non res will sort this issue out....will it?????
Apart from that I'm well pleased with the car thus far...i think with the addition of the above mentioned modifications it will turn an already great all rounder into a very very capable car which will be able to cope with the daily commute but will also be just as capable showing a lot more exotic cars the back bumper lol...