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15-01-09, 06:11 PM
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Location: Preston
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Is it just me?
Are there many more 120 owners? I feel that the 180 is getting way too much exposure here and would love to hear more from peeps with the 120. Yeah yeah, I know should 've could've but we have what we have, lets celebrate this a little.
Apparently we are quicker off the line for the first few seconds than the 180s....woop woop....er we don't have such hefty insurance premiums...again woop and er.......er......er...ah ha! we (apparently) don't have as much tyre wear and fuel consumption issues...contributions for the 120 appreciation society welcome.
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Last edited by marts66; 15-01-09 at 06:14 PM.
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15-01-09, 06:26 PM
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I used to have a 120 and totally loved it the only brand new car i have ever owned it was a mk1 trophy blue job would still have it if i never seen my mk2 180 for much cheapness.
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15-01-09, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnstaple, Devon
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I have a MK1 120+ in trophy blue
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15-01-09, 06:43 PM
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Senior Pant Sniffer
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: staffordshire
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i had a mk1 120 in anthricite wish id never sold it was the best car i owned wish id never sold it TBH.
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15-01-09, 07:21 PM
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Location: Southampton
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Apparently we are quicker off the line for the first few seconds than the 180s....woop woop
no chance!
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15-01-09, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Bolton
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I still have my 120 and i do love it to bits and will shed a little tear for 30secs when it goes then get in the V6 and listen to that engine with a semi on LMAO
Seriously tho i will miss it when i put it up for sale at the end of the month as i have had her from new, but always wanted a 180 and FYI dont ask me why but its £50 cheaper to insure lol
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15-01-09, 08:09 PM
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Location: Preston
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Excellent, now I feel much better;
Still reckon the first 10 metres are mine
Lighter engine 'n' all that !!!
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Sarcasm....the lowest form of humour and the highest form of vulgarity.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
TF135 cams, 52mm throttle body, PECO SS catback, K&N Apollo, PAYEN headgasket, Tinted rear lenses, HID 6000k headlights, 100w mains, citroen washers, grooved discs with Mintex redbox pads, Sony Xplod + USB + 10 disc changer, sub + amp, one off alloy bonnet badge, rear headrests and the beat goes on...
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16-01-09, 07:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marts66
Excellent, now I feel much better;
Still reckon the first 10 metres are mine
Lighter engine 'n' all that !!!
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Only 50kgs lighter
120's or 180's it's horses for courses. I wouldn't have a smaller engined car as I have been there before and always go for the engine/car combination that allows easy driving and something in reserve when needed, the 180 gives that. If I had a 120 it may struggle in my hands and tire very quickly.
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16-01-09, 08:51 AM
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First few m's 'off the line' is down to driver reactions...
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16-01-09, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by arwilson80
First few m's 'off the line' is down to driver reactions...
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You want to try it in a TD, I think paddle change would be a good mod as you hit the revs so quick. It's like as soon as you put it in gear you want the next.
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