S2000 vs FD2 CTR
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Originally Posted by Sti Vi,Mar 8 2009, 02:47 AM
I have always thought the Scots were soft , I assume you are referring to the ride was too firm and harsh for our roads? I was aware you owned one, but wouldn't a decent set of Ohlins or for that matter Nitrons have solved the problem?
I am beginning to feel sorry for the one guy who bought that FD2RR
I am beginning to feel sorry for the one guy who bought that FD2RR
On the track it was brilliant and for B road blasts on your own it was also brilliant but in truth my S2k with the nitrons and cusco braces etc. and the S3 is a better combination for me As it would be for most people
So I say again, for the driver the FD2 is better for going fast. The S2000 is a better owners prospect because it's less brutal when you don't want to be driving like your hair is on fire.
Chris111R owns the FD2RR (I'm convinced of it at least )
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Originally Posted by Boab01,Mar 8 2009, 10:16 PM
On the track it was brilliant and for B road blasts on your own it was also brilliant but in truth my S2k with the nitrons and cusco braces etc. and the S3 is a better combination for me As it would be for most people
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The brakes on the S3 are huge, it stops very well. Handling is good although you do notice the weight under heavy cornering but that's not why I bought it I wavered a bit on the RS4 but after a lengthy chat with the dealer I decided not to, the running costs are absolutely off the chart and this isn't my fun car So I figured I'd save some money and spend it on brakes, exhaust and a turbo kit for the S2k
I wouldn't have any interest in putting it on track, it's a practical runabout for me which is what the FD2 was supposed to be but it turned out to be designed solely with the person in the drivers seat in mind . It didn't suit my needs, as Martin says it's good if you're prepared for it .
Buying cars for me isn't really about sense, if it was I'd be driving around in a Polo bluemotion it's an indulgence, an expensive one at that
I wouldn't have any interest in putting it on track, it's a practical runabout for me which is what the FD2 was supposed to be but it turned out to be designed solely with the person in the drivers seat in mind . It didn't suit my needs, as Martin says it's good if you're prepared for it .
Buying cars for me isn't really about sense, if it was I'd be driving around in a Polo bluemotion it's an indulgence, an expensive one at that
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Originally Posted by Boab01,Mar 9 2009, 08:26 AM
The brakes on the S3 are huge, it stops very well.
Originally Posted by m1bjr,Mar 8 2009, 10:43 PM
The S3 at nearly 1500KG is a fat bastard and takes some stopping.
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The S-Tronic gearbox really completes the car, it's excellent with that engine. The problem I found with the manual was that it was a bit rough on you when you shifted down so it wasn't a particularly smooth drive. When you change to auto it all makes sense .
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Originally Posted by chrisr111,Mar 9 2009, 08:32 AM
That's what I thought Danny, I couldn't understand m1bjr's comment:
Glad you are happy with S3 Danny at the end of the day that is all that matters. It would seem that that both Audi, VW, Merc and BMW have spent so much time and investment into R&D of Auto boxes, no real surprise that it surpasses their currently manual offerings. My E60 5 Series is manual, but that is only because the the emissions are lower so therefore I pay less company car tax, I would never describe it as a good manual box either.
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