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by Jopo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: GODyear F1s
Replies: 16
Views: 6476

lol

@ Ted clutch, that is hilarious

the guy that sold u the car is one hell of a salesman, being able to turn tyres like that into a selling point is hilarious - get them off there, they are the worst tyres iv used...... ever. and i've used budget ones from "Rotex" before.
by Jopo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Could this be a genuine 480 turbo from 1986?
Replies: 8
Views: 2128

stupid dutch

the text basically says that this car was used for testing purposes and for "tinkering" - its possible that this car was used as a platform to test the turbo version - soon to be produced. a mate of mine has a similar car .... lotus elise, which was registered before the official release of the car ...
by Jopo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: GODyear F1s
Replies: 16
Views: 6476

I like new tyres

Continental EcoContacts, which are downright dangerous he tells the truth about those continental eco tyres, they are shockingly bad - the best bit is they are supposed to reduce fuel economy and i saw no difference, other than the poor grip levels for dry, wet, snow and under braking. as for the g...
by Jopo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:20 am
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: LPG - any thoughts?
Replies: 1
Views: 1775

LPG - any thoughts?

if your looking for high power maybe make a few enquiries into LPG, while reducing power in almost all NA cars, in a turbo car it allows a much higher boost pressure without detonation. this is because of the high octane rating (aparently its about 110, compared to 95 of normal fuel or 98 of premium...
by Jopo
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: 250 hp and reliability?
Replies: 16
Views: 8122

Maybe look into LPG

Sry for my post about LPG, didnt read your post properly - will post this sumwhere else, SRY
by Jopo
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Insurance prices.
Replies: 37
Views: 8952

I hate insurance

hey guys, i'm just about to start driving again (been off the road for a year and a half because i had my license revoked) and i'm looking for a 480 turbo. the best quote iv got so far is £1000 - i'm 21 and have 11 points (5 for sp30 - 91.89 mph in a 60 zone, and 6 for cd30 - undertaking some a55...
by Jopo
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: GODyear F1s
Replies: 16
Views: 6476

GODyear F1s

hey guys i'm new to this site and hope to get into 480 motoring soon, however the subject of tyres is not 480 related so i will put in my opinion. firstly the goodyear F1's are a nice tyre, with decnt grip in the wet and godly grip in the dry. those regal race tyres you refer to at the top, i'm pret...