Have you driven one Bag-o-pus?
Thought not.
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Thought not.
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It's FWD, do you know the limitations of FWD?Originally posted by DimPrawn
And why is it FWD? because it uses the engine and gearbox out of a supermini. Design all around those limitations, but you still have a car that can just about cope with the power it has. It might look nice, but it's for women and gayers.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Now who is this a quote from?
“Oh God,” I moaned as I ploughed through endless pages on the elongated, more aggressive bonnet and the lower, longer, more aggressive stance. “We can see all that. But what have you done to bring the damn thing alive?” Well I’ll tell you what. They’ve done something because, while the exterior looks similar to the last TT, it is a different animal to drive.
The steering has a crackle and a fizz, so you’re left in no doubt it is connected to the road. Likewise the engine makes a muted roar like it wants to be let off the leash and whipped a bit. And when you turn into a corner with your foot off the throttle, what’s this . . . ? Why, it’s the back end sliding round, ever so gracefully. It felt like I was driving Darcey Bussell.
This has been achieved with subtlety; a little spoiler that rises when you break the speed limit, a lower driving position for a better centre of gravity and, madly, a car made in two halves. The front is all aluminium, even the suspension, while the back is all steel.
It’s not easy,mating these two metals, as anyone who’s tried to wrench an alloy wheel off a steel brake disc will testify. But the effect is profound. Not only is the new car 9 stone lighter than the old one, but also the weight distribution is just about spot on. You can feel this when you’re at the limit, I swear it.
I don’t want you to think that I was hammering around in the V6 quattro version either. The car I’m talking about had the entry-level 2 litre turbo motor and front-wheel drive. It was the £26,000 bottom rung of the ladder.
I shall stop short of saying I loved the new TT. You can’t love something that looks so similar to something you loathed. But I did enjoy driving it.
The changes they’ve made may appear to be small and subtle but the effect is enormous.Comment
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Originally posted by Bagpuss
TT is quattro isnt it???? (4WD)Comment
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only the top of the range models, the base one is FWD, how crap is that?Originally posted by Mailman_1
torque steer, understeer, don't drive it too fast girls!The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Originally posted by Bagpuss
I never got the hang of the 4wd. Much prefer hanging the back out on a rwd.
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I'm not looking for a sports car or a practical car - just something that looks good and fun to drive to work. Hopefully the tt will fit the bill. I don't think there is a car out there that looks that good for £25k. Hope the handling matches the looks.
I've got a test drive tonight! Be interested to see what all this s-tronic stuff is about...Comment
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I'd got for the Alfa Romeo Brera
A beautiful car imho.Comment
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And you drive a Skoda as well?
I'd go for a Bugatti Veyron, but drive a diesel lawnmower.Comment
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The problem with the TT apart from FWD, is everyone will have one. The point of having a flash car is the scarcity value IMHO.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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