Stus 2.0 16v

[StuartFZR400 0]

Ideal for me:

Whey-hey, gone and bougt it at last. M plate. I know its not a vr6 but on my budget the 16v is perfect.

Stepping from the Golf CL Mk2, it feels very cool. A much stiffer lower ride given by the lower springs & 17" wheels certainly makes you feel the road. Sat lower down I feel like im in a much sportier car; heads do turn. Engine pick a bit slower than the golf but once the foot is firmly on the pedal the revs keep picking up. Its a luxury to have CD, abs and other things. The Spoiler certainly is a boys-toy, which i soon forget about. Steering feels slightly heavy, not sure if thats normal or the set-up. The set-up is wrong though; tracking off, means it 'white-lines', and scuffing the inner tyre line on front.

 

Everything is in working order, fingers crossed. The non-standard Alarm has a mind of its own.

 

Im thinking of going back to standard with springs & 15" wheels [bbs]. The 17" are a constant worry for theft & damage.

 

Been out in this car more in one week than in a month with the Golf. Enough said!

 

More pics will follow when i get my own camera.

[StuartFZR400 0]

try again at attaching pic

 

 

... no? __ I give up

[Henny 0]

Pic looks good to me... 8) Nice looking 'rocco in the reflection too! 8)

[Jim 2]

Looks nice - hope to see it around - I work pretty close to Kenilworth (just up at Warwick Uni on the Kenilworth Road)

[StuartFZR400 0]

You're even closer than you think.

 

And yes, a VERY keen eye you have Henny, G reg rocco - belongs to mum. I reckon its quicker. jim you might'v seen it about going down Westwood Heath Rd; keep those peepers open.

[GIXXERUK 0]

very nice mate 8) love the wheels

 

heres the 400 we raced at the TT

[StuartFZR400 0]

Gix

Which year you run the TT?

Whos the rider? Is that the royal WE ? or do you race?

 

The sp has gone into hybernation for winter.

[GIXXERUK 0]

this year, a lad called nelly (neil) he was british 125 champion , the we are nelly riding , my bro in law throws in the ££ (his company trade frames racing) and i do the mechanics, also did the ulster gp

now the 400 class has gone from the gp we're probably getting a new cbr 600rr and racing it next year

[GIXXERUK 0]

better pic

[StuartFZR400 0]

600's should be fun, yet more money. Is that Hondas only? Or includes the likes of R6?

 

The 400 suites my size, or even a RS250. I used to have an RS125 Extrema, very neat bike, but i couldnt fit on a 125gp bike with my 10st lard-ass.

 

Nice pic, shows the real picture huh. It reminds me of 1000's blasting past the 400 on track days down a straight. Once day i will go on track days; ive missed the boat for racing.

[GIXXERUK 0]

if you havent been to the TT , you should go , yeah thats any 600 , gix6 r6 etc

 

its frightening stuff :shock: really

 

a canadian guy in the next trailer to us died on the first practice :cry:

[StuartFZR400 0]

Ahh, the start of our VW passion, the first Golf.... Mk1 GTi + BBS body kit

 

Looked awsome back then; everything moved out the way

[benkenobi57 0]

Nice looking 'rocco in the reflection too!

 

 

well spotted , :wink: top of the class