Recapturing the MoJo...

KadeSdad · 09-27-2011, 03:21 AM

Having been enjoying the E class for nearly six months now I thought that was it. A cruising Merc with all the comfort and toys, it’ll be slippers and a dressing gown next. Still got the Megane R230 though, but never really been that overjoyed with it. If it wasn’t for the missus liking it it would have been gone.

Anyway, I thought I’d have a little run out in it this morning before breakfast. Up about 6.30am, a perfect autumn morning, dry, crisp thin air, no wind and temperature read about 7c on the dash. The Megane’s got a huge Forge intercooler fitted along with a full Miltek exhaust system with a stage II map and didn’t it tell this morning. Ran out to Whitewell over the Trough Of Bowland, cooked the brakes and ran out of road several times but I had not smiled or enjoyed a spirited drive like that since the Elise or M3.

Years ago I made the same early morning runs. The first in a Mark I Astra GTE, and still twenty years on I get the same feeling. Its mornings like this that restore the faith and remind us why its all worth while.

Oh well fun over, back to work

dxb335d · 09-27-2011, 03:32 AM

Nice little write-up dude. Makes it all worth it when you get to enjoy a car properly!

Love it

M3-FAST · 09-27-2011, 06:29 AM

Had a similar drive in the M3 a month or so ago - had a Saturday morning 7am trip over to Wales - roads were pretty empty and only a few people (temporarily

) got in my way

Had great fun and really gave the M3 a proper thrashing! Caught me out on a few corners but nothing more than the M Dynamic mode could cope with (didnt have the balls to turn it off completely lol)

Fully understand what you mean Marcus - only problem is 20 years ago, you had time to do that every week - now it's once a year ha ha

KadeSdad · 09-27-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Nice little write-up dude. Makes it all worth it when you get to enjoy a car properly!

Love it

Cheers Carl, restores the faith a little

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Fully understand what you mean Marcus - only problem is 20 years ago, you had time to do that every week - now it's once a year ha ha

Tell me about it

creepy coupe · 09-27-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Had a similar drive in the M3 a month or so ago - had a Saturday morning 7am trip over to Wales - roads were pretty empty and only a few people (temporarily

) got in my way

Had great fun and really gave the M3 a proper thrashing! Caught me out on a few corners but nothing more than the M Dynamic mode could cope with (didnt have the balls to turn it off completely lol)

Did they same thing on the A4121 from lake Bala westward,earlier this month. Hooked up with an R56 Cooper S. had a reet good time. Like you Paul, left the traction control slightly engaged.

rogerxp · 09-27-2011, 08:05 AM

You guys are perfectly describing my daily commute

.

(hence the crap mpg and worn tyres after 3,800 miles)

chrisbin · 09-27-2011, 08:24 AM

I'm hoping for a good thrash up to Chester tonight! Will definitely not be using any m-ways...

CHG · 09-27-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KadeSdad

Ran out to Whitewell over the Trough Of Bowland

My neck of the woods that

well was...

KadeSdad · 09-27-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CHG

My neck of the woods that

well was...

The roads are not as good as they used to be, a lot of potholes to dodge and plenty of game to scare, but still some great stretches and a few places for some 'air' for the brave

zltm089 · 09-27-2011, 05:51 PM

videos would be nice! ;-)

09-27-2011, 03:21 AM	#1
KadeSdad Colonel 130 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: E350 CDI Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	Recapturing the MoJo... Having been enjoying the E class for nearly six months now I thought that was it. A cruising Merc with all the comfort and toys, it’ll be slippers and a dressing gown next. Still got the Megane R230 though, but never really been that overjoyed with it. If it wasn’t for the missus liking it it would have been gone. Anyway, I thought I’d have a little run out in it this morning before breakfast. Up about 6.30am, a perfect autumn morning, dry, crisp thin air, no wind and temperature read about 7c on the dash. The Megane’s got a huge Forge intercooler fitted along with a full Miltek exhaust system with a stage II map and didn’t it tell this morning. Ran out to Whitewell over the Trough Of Bowland, cooked the brakes and ran out of road several times but I had not smiled or enjoyed a spirited drive like that since the Elise or M3. Years ago I made the same early morning runs. The first in a Mark I Astra GTE, and still twenty years on I get the same feeling. Its mornings like this that restore the faith and remind us why its all worth while. Oh well fun over, back to work
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	You guys are perfectly describing my daily commute . (hence the crap mpg and worn tyres after 3,800 miles) __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	I'm hoping for a good thrash up to Chester tonight! Will definitely not be using any m-ways... __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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zltm089 Banned 244 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	videos would be nice! ;-)
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