Waterskiing!!

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Just got back from Devon - and although I'm really pleased at how the car handled my first very long run- Godalmighty what a pig of a drive back - took me 5.5 hours, and had a fair few exciting moments relating to being blown about, and a bit of waterskiing on standing water on the M4! I'm putting concrete blocks front and back if I ever have to drive it in those conditions again!

Can somebody tell me why people do 70+ with no lights on when visibility is approx 3 car lengths and the roads are greasier than a three day old frying pan? I'm sure there are less messy ways to do yourself serious damage!

[Dark Knight]

Just got back from Devon - and although I'm really pleased at how the car handled my first very long run- Godalmighty what a pig of a drive back - took me 5.5 hours, and had a fair few exciting moments relating to being blown about, and a bit of waterskiing on standing water on the M4! I'm putting concrete blocks front and back if I ever have to drive it in those conditions again!

Can somebody tell me why people do 70+ with no lights on when visibility is approx 3 car lengths and the roads are greasier than a three day old frying pan? I'm sure there are less messy ways to do yourself serious damage!

jusr done 3 hours back from manchester the last hour was the worst visibility i've had in a long time and like you say you get people who dont know how to use lights i dont get it either!!! I'm also seriously pi$$ed right now too!!

[Rich]

... and a bit of waterskiing on standing water on the M4! I'm putting concrete blocks front and back if I ever have to drive it in those conditions again!

This is why you definitely need to get a splitter of some kind fitted... It makes a major difference to the handling of the 'F at speed, even in the wet. Sticks the front down so you won't need and concrete!

Rich

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... and a bit of waterskiing on standing water on the M4! I'm putting concrete blocks front and back if I ever have to drive it in those conditions again!

This is why you definitely need to get a splitter of some kind fitted... It makes a major difference to the handling of the 'F at speed, even in the wet. Sticks the front down so you won't need and concrete!

Rich

You calling me a speed demon? Bit worried about a splitter - what with my record for scraping over things!!

[Rich]

Splitters don't actually make anything lower, except for maybe by the thickness of the material they are made off. You have a choice of two designs; The trophy one which is the one that moulds around the bumper as fitted, as the name suggests, on the trophy models, and the KH Style one (like on Stewart's and my car) which is screwed to the bottom of the bumper. Both are a similar price and have the same effect. But the difference is very noticeable and you don't have to be doing a tonne down the motorway to notice it!

Rich.

[Dark Knight]

i'm after a splitter for mine actually (so next time i can carry the chicken home and eat it). Also at about 90-100 (on private raod) i get alot of lift!!

[dressur]

I shall check out everyones undercarriages at the next meet!!!

[dressur]

i'm after a splitter for mine actually (so next time i can carry the chicken home and eat it). Also at about 90-100 (on private raod) i get alot of lift!!

It's against the law to run something over then eat it yourself - Ok for the next guy to pick it up tho!!

I collected a pheasant in the front grille of my landrover a few years ago - slung it in the back, where it promptly came back to life!! Apparently it happens a lot, so am now very cautious about where I source my Sunday roast!

[Dark Knight]

I shall check out everyones undercarriages at the next meet!!!

mines spotless apart from he blood splatter!!!

[Rich]

For reference, here's the KH one...


...and here's the Trophy one...


...and both on Charcoal cars!

Rich.

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For reference, here's the KH one...


...and both on Charcoal cars!

Rich.

Hmm - I'll bring my screwdriver to the next meet!!

[Dark Knight]

For reference, here's the KH one...


...and both on Charcoal cars!

Rich.

Hmm - I'll bring my screwdriver to the next meet!!

so who's the target ally, Nick's (trophy) or Stews (KH)???

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so who's the target ally, Nick's (trophy) or Stews (KH)???

Who do you reckon would put up least resistance? owner, not splitter!!

[Dark Knight]

so who's the target ally, Nick's (trophy) or Stews (KH)???

Who do you reckon would put up least resistance? owner, not splitter!!

well i think if you can cook a good chilli you could distract Stew long enough with that!!

[dressur]

so who's the target ally, Nick's (trophy) or Stews (KH)???

Who do you reckon would put up least resistance? owner, not splitter!!

well i think if you can cook a good chilli you could distract Stew long enough with that!!

And maybe a nice treacle sponge with home made custard to make absolutely sure he can't move more than a few feet!!

[Dark Knight]

and a drink just to be sure!!!! well you there next weekend? he's going to be very busy organisin!!!

[dressur]

and a drink just to be sure!!!! well you there next weekend? he's going to be very busy organisin!!!

Next weekend is a very touchy subject - I'm in South Yorkshire Thurs and Fri for work, but have just learnt that the girl I'm going with has arranged to bring her husband - and they are going for a romantic weekend break - not driving back down this way til Sun night - muggins looks like being stuck on her tod up there Sat and Sun!! Not impressed!!

[Nick]

Well I can recommend either splitter for the F (Ive had both types) as they both increase the stability at speed. The KH style one worked out cheaper as you dont have to have it sprayed they're about £40 from ebay, the trophy one costs the same, but needs painting so around £150 fitted.

I was reading that people are using a seat Leon Cupra front splitter on the TF as it fits pretty much exactly and only costs about £23 from the main dealer, it's also subtle unlike the TF snowplough splitter that some people fit.

By the way Ali, I reckon it'd be easier to steal Sews Splitter he's got the look of a man who'd be easily distracted by food and that KH splitters easier to nick than the Trophy one, he's probably deaf by now so wouldnt hear you getting busy with the spanners, might as well have his bonnet as well

[Dark Knight]

funny you mention that Nick i'm after getting the seat one!! as it does look very good on the TF

[Rich]

Next weekend is a very touchy subject - I'm in South Yorkshire Thurs and Fri for work, but have just learnt that the girl I'm going with has arranged to bring her husband - and they are going for a romantic weekend break - not driving back down this way til Sun night - muggins looks like being stuck on her tod up there Sat and Sun!! Not impressed!!

Take your own car and then fly down when you're ready. You can't miss our meeting now... You're committed! (or maybe you should be... )

Rich.

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By the way Ali, I reckon it'd be easier to steal Sews Splitter he's got the look of a man who'd be easily distracted by food and that KH splitters easier to nick than the Trophy one, he's probably deaf by now so wouldnt hear you getting busy with the spanners, might as well have his bonnet as well

He's already admitted that he's led by his stomach - so no worries there!

I'd have his bonnet too - but it's got those funny marks on it!!

[dressur]

Next weekend is a very touchy subject - I'm in South Yorkshire Thurs and Fri for work, but have just learnt that the girl I'm going with has arranged to bring her husband - and they are going for a romantic weekend break - not driving back down this way til Sun night - muggins looks like being stuck on her tod up there Sat and Sun!! Not impressed!!

Take your own car and then fly down when you're ready. You can't miss our meeting now... You're committed! (or maybe you should be... )

Rich.

I would - but she won't drive Triggers trailer without someone there - and her husband is getting the train up on Friday morning!!

I'm pondering!!

[Rich]

I was reading that people are using a seat Leon Cupra front splitter on the TF as it fits pretty much exactly and only costs about £23 from the main dealer, it's also subtle unlike the TF snowplough splitter that some people fit.

More of a cosmetic thing on a TF though as the front bumper was designed with the aerodynamics of the Trophy splitter in mind. So if you're looking for a major difference in handling, don't bother as you won't get it!

Rich.

[Rich]

I would - but she won't drive Triggers trailer without someone there - and her husband is getting the train up on Friday morning!!

I'm pondering!!

That's her problem... Not yours!

Rich.

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I would - but she won't drive Triggers trailer without someone there - and her husband is getting the train up on Friday morning!!

I'm pondering!!

That's her problem... Not yours!

Rich.

Ooh - you're a hard man Rich....

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