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instant cafe theatre? can't be bothered man... don't like them artsy fartsy joints where people see each other and go hello darlin, hello dear, mua-mua, kiss-kiss, laugh also hahaha-hahaha (like forcing a bit) oh my god, that's so funny, i'm laughing so hard my ass is cracking... oh stop, i can't take it anymore... but that's probably the kind of crowd/customer profile bmw wants to be associated with...Originally posted by ALBundy@May 4 2005, 04:09 PM
Did u contrinute some script to Instant Cafe Theatre??? Reminds me of the skit during the launch of the E90 at Bkt Kiara recently
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No la they can be quite crude. Patrick Teoh was going "nia mah" and "bagger" a few times in the skit lol.
I saw Comedy Club once, man those guys are a rip as well. Very crude and quite dirty jokes, but damm funny.
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Test drove both the 200 bhp and 240 bhp GTI today. All I can say is the VW GTI has finally returned - and with a vengeance! Not since I drove a BBR Turbo GTI in the early eighties has there been a GTI that has recaptured the spirit of the original, with doses of horses to boot. Well it may never be as light as the early GTIs, but the sharp handling and the awesome power certainly compensates.
But by far the most impressive for me is the DSC gearbox. Forget tiptronic, selespeed or SMG. I'm not sure if there is a significant weight penalty when compared to the other boxes, but it certainly feels as smooth as any auto, yet changes faster than you can ever manage in a manual. And with those convenient mini paddles to actuate the gear changes behind the steering, you're that much closer to the F1 experience without the sensitivity of a flyweight flywheel. The other boxes seem ancient by comparison.
My grouses? The central console area could do with the same aluminium trimmings that appear elsewhere, and the seats could benefit from leather treatment. And what about the resale value in years to come?
To sum, the excitement element is definitely top order, yet docile enough in auto mode for city crawling. Just make sure you budget for the 18" rubber which would not last more than 5000km at the front if you drove the way I drove today!
But by far the most impressive for me is the DSC gearbox. Forget tiptronic, selespeed or SMG. I'm not sure if there is a significant weight penalty when compared to the other boxes, but it certainly feels as smooth as any auto, yet changes faster than you can ever manage in a manual. And with those convenient mini paddles to actuate the gear changes behind the steering, you're that much closer to the F1 experience without the sensitivity of a flyweight flywheel. The other boxes seem ancient by comparison.
My grouses? The central console area could do with the same aluminium trimmings that appear elsewhere, and the seats could benefit from leather treatment. And what about the resale value in years to come?
To sum, the excitement element is definitely top order, yet docile enough in auto mode for city crawling. Just make sure you budget for the 18" rubber which would not last more than 5000km at the front if you drove the way I drove today!
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The test car comes with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 tyres which has a treadware index of 140 only (half of normal tyres which usually comes within the 260-320 range). These are "trick" tyres and comes OE in the Lotus Elise in Europe, not available in Malaysia!Originally posted by esterix@May 4 2005, 09:43 PM
Just make sure you budget for the 18" rubber which would not last more than 5000km at the front if you drove the way I drove today!
hehehehe 3er, ur rite there! i wonder if the new Mk5 lifts a wheel as well. i remember the track marshalls telling me that they thought i was going to flip my car when they saw the inside rear lifting as i was attacking the turns in my Golf3 GTI VR6. i just told them it was normal.
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hi, here is my view of the gti..
interior is audi standard (the previous gen a4 i've sit in).. looks like it would last..! passenger and boot space is respectable.. look's wise, i think it doesnt look as appealing as the cooper-s or the 1-series.. (but i'd still don mind having one for free..). four-door is definitely a plus compared to cooper-s.. btw, (no flaming intended) why compare to e90? i cant see any basis except the similar price range with the 318i, then it's also acceptable to compare with wrx or even evos.. hehe..
speedo cluster in blue looks really nice, but nothing special. steering is momo-like, excellent!! shift pedals quite small and stiff.. bucket seat is purposeful, though the chequered cloth is a major turn-off (for me at least).. rims similar to alfa's, would be greater with a set of superlegra or some sort... red-painted calliper looks somewhat awkward when coupled with 'small' rotors..
drive? yet to test.. cancelled twice.. just hope it would handle as well as the cooper-s or the 1-series at least.. but i bet it'd still be very, very good if not great!! then again, what is great?
hopefully can drop by tomorrow after work.. anyone getting one? what's the best deal around?
interior is audi standard (the previous gen a4 i've sit in).. looks like it would last..! passenger and boot space is respectable.. look's wise, i think it doesnt look as appealing as the cooper-s or the 1-series.. (but i'd still don mind having one for free..). four-door is definitely a plus compared to cooper-s.. btw, (no flaming intended) why compare to e90? i cant see any basis except the similar price range with the 318i, then it's also acceptable to compare with wrx or even evos.. hehe..
speedo cluster in blue looks really nice, but nothing special. steering is momo-like, excellent!! shift pedals quite small and stiff.. bucket seat is purposeful, though the chequered cloth is a major turn-off (for me at least).. rims similar to alfa's, would be greater with a set of superlegra or some sort... red-painted calliper looks somewhat awkward when coupled with 'small' rotors..
drive? yet to test.. cancelled twice.. just hope it would handle as well as the cooper-s or the 1-series at least.. but i bet it'd still be very, very good if not great!! then again, what is great?
hopefully can drop by tomorrow after work.. anyone getting one? what's the best deal around?
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