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by **Spitfire** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:46 am

Hi there, I'm new, I've already made a mickey of myself in general discussion so i wont go any further.

I've just bought a GPX MIVEC, tiptronic version,

This is my first FTO so its all rather scary, especially going from a RWD back to a FWD, it feels like the FTO should be RWD but nevamind!

Tony

by **Spitfire** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:57 am

and i've just put my first scratch on it.. twice.

Notes to self:

1. Dont reverse into a box of metal spares you put behind the car.

2. your FTO is lower than the beemer, dont drive into curbs!!

idiot

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:30 pm

Oh dear

Welcome to the board..

Yeah you're right the fto should have been rwd.. (atleast I think so as well..)

I hope you have better luck in the future - any pics?

by **Spitfire** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:41 pm

I'll get some up in a couple of days, just went at got it washed so should take some now really..

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:51 pm

wellcome Tony !

why did you go for a tip ?

by **Bernard** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:55 pm

Sebastian wrote:wellcome Tony !

why did you go for a tip ?

oooooh... bucket of worms.... :lol:

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:15 pm

Bernard wrote:
Sebastian wrote:wellcome Tony !

why did you go for a tip ?

oooooh... bucket of worms....

Nono - it's just the gearbox.. :-D

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:20 pm

by **Wildhound** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:22 pm

Hehehe, I predict a riot.

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:01 pm

Look here, nothin wrong with tiptronics, fabulous pieces of engineering!

by **Spitfire** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:44 pm

errrrr, am i gonna start a row now ? lol

Mainly cos thats what was avaliable,

also because its my lazy car, I have my company car for running about in and the FTO is more of a weekend car..

However, the tip box is the best one i've ever used, and I find myself using it more than 'auto' mode.

... if it was RWD i'd have manual all day long, but why do u need manual gears on a FWD car?

by **Wildhound** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:58 pm

Mainly for the 15% more power at the wheels.

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:06 pm

meh!

(I reckon my GPX would EAT your GPX!)

by **Wildhound** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:33 pm

Even with a broken cylinder I'd have you.

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:57 pm

Lads I really don't think the difference is THAT big in daily driving..Driven properly those tips are FAST.

by **Wildhound** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:09 pm

Just having a bit of fun Muad!

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:48 am

I split the rest off in to the general section..

by **Marie** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:52 am

Let the new boy alone!

Typically bullies pick on the new kid!!! :smt081

by **Spitfire** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:59 am

thats ok, they're just jelous.

lol

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