). Had a wee seat in it. More refined inside. *much* easier to get in and out of. Would definitely consider it if I was after something a tad more 'practical' than the Elise. (or would consider it as a second car if I was rich!)
Europa, who is it for?
Finally got a chance to see the Europa in the flesh today when I was picking the car up at MMC. Soooooo much nicer in the flesh than in pics. The back end is beautiful (fnar, fnar ).
Had a wee seat in it. More refined inside. *much* easier to get in and out of. Would definitely consider it if I was after something a tad more 'practical' than the Elise. (or would consider it as a second car if I was rich!)
). Had a wee seat in it. More refined inside. *much* easier to get in and out of. Would definitely consider it if I was after something a tad more 'practical' than the Elise. (or would consider it as a second car if I was rich!)
2009 Mini Cooper, Midnight Black
2008 Elise S, Solar Yellow
2008 Elise S, Solar Yellow
Ah - so that was you then - I was the chap that showed up in the blue BMW and flip flops, wandered about the workshops for a while and then left - you were taking roof off as I left - should have said hello, so here is a belated:dezzy wrote:Finally got a chance to see the Europa in the flesh today when I was picking the car up at MMC.
Hello!
Cheers,
Robin
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VXJON and i went to MMC today to have a wee look at it and I've got to say I was quite impressed. Much much nicer in the flesh then in pictures and it really is much easier to get in and out of.
Graeme commented that he "doesn't give a sh*t" about the press reviews as he's sold 8 so far
. Also commented that its appealing more to "esprit type" customers than Elise guys.
Eventually had to leave when he started talking about "how little" i could get that Exige S for
Graeme commented that he "doesn't give a sh*t" about the press reviews as he's sold 8 so far
. Also commented that its appealing more to "esprit type" customers than Elise guys.Eventually had to leave when he started talking about "how little" i could get that Exige S for
Focus ST estate, i3s and more pushbikes than strictly necessary.
....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?
....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?
I thought it looked great actually - even though there are a lot of Elise-isms in there, it looks it's own car and jolly nice too - I think it's something about the more-or-less flat glass at the back that makes it look different in real life.
Shame it still has 175's on the front, but no doubt there will be an S/R/XXX/PuffDaddyBling variant coming along soon enough ...
Cheers,
Robin
Shame it still has 175's on the front, but no doubt there will be an S/R/XXX/PuffDaddyBling variant coming along soon enough ...
Cheers,
Robin
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Was surprised at the 175s - exactly the same as the OEM VX ones - which means you are limited to Potenzas and ummm potenzas. 
In saying that there are a number of options for the VX / VXT to put slightly wider 16" on the front.
Cant say ive ever felt the need tho
In saying that there are a number of options for the VX / VXT to put slightly wider 16" on the front.
Cant say ive ever felt the need tho
Focus ST estate, i3s and more pushbikes than strictly necessary.
....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?
....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?
The europa has 17" front and back, so you're even more limited in tyre choice - not many 175x17" out thereLazydonkey wrote:Was surprised at the 175s - exactly the same as the OEM VX ones - which means you are limited to Potenzas and ummm potenzas.
In saying that there are a number of options for the VX / VXT to put slightly wider 16" on the front.
Cant say ive ever felt the need tho
On the road, though, that won't be a problem and the abs will save you if you get over zealous on the brakes/hit unexpected surface/mud/...-
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Sorry - my first post didn't really make sense What I should have said was.....
Both the NA and the VXT have 17" all round and personally i've never felt the need to change but a lot of people in the VX world get a set of OZ's or similar with 17 at the back and a slightly wider 16" at the front. Interesting that if you read any of the roads tests of either model the 17" on the front don't even get a mention.....but owners frequently blame them for everything.....
It is amusing when you pitch up at a tyre dealer to get your fronts changed, and when they take them off they look like space savers. Not what you'd expect on such a sporty looking car. 175/55 17 IIRC.
What I should have said was.....Both the NA and the VXT have 17" all round and personally i've never felt the need to change but a lot of people in the VX world get a set of OZ's or similar with 17 at the back and a slightly wider 16" at the front. Interesting that if you read any of the roads tests of either model the 17" on the front don't even get a mention.....but owners frequently blame them for everything.....
It is amusing when you pitch up at a tyre dealer to get your fronts changed, and when they take them off they look like space savers. Not what you'd expect on such a sporty looking car. 175/55 17 IIRC.
Focus ST estate, i3s and more pushbikes than strictly necessary.
....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?
....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?
