I was just embarrest.... by a Saxo :(

Hunders · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:22

I was just coming home from work and was at some traffic lights when a Saxo pulled up next to me with two lads in, I think it was a VTR. I knew they wanted some traffic light grand prix action so I obliged and when the lights went green we both nailed it.

The road was quite wet and even though I only used ~50% throttle maximum my wheels were spinning to high hell and I just could not get the power down. The Saxo powered ahead and I was left feeling rather embarrassed! I guess the crappy Linglong 215 profile tyres on the rear didn't help my cause too much, either!

Anyone else have any embarrassing stories?

Morba · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:24

how is that embarrasing? not like you lost due to power.

Scrutinize · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:24

Hunders · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:25

The grins on their faces was what embarrassed me the most

I also feel embarrassed that I didn't spell 'embarrassed' properly in the thread title

[TW]Fox · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:26

You have linglong tyres on the back of an MR2 Turbo?

MrSix · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:27

[TW]Fox;11482203 said:
You have linglong tyres on the back of an MR2 Turbo?

Oh noes, here's the tyre police!

InvaderGIR · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:28

[TW]Fox;11482203 said:
You have linglong tyres on the back of an MR2 Turbo?

Another reason to be embarrassed.

InvG

Scrutinize · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:29

Hunders said:
The grins on their faces was what embarrassed me the most I also feel embarrassed that I didn't spell 'embarrassed' properly in the thread title

They wern't grinning they were laughing at your tyres

mjt · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:29

Hunders said:
Anyone else have any embarrassing stories?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17857852

Hunders · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:30

[TW]Fox;11482203 said:
You have linglong tyres on the back of an MR2 Turbo?

Ha ha. Yeah, tell me about it. They were what the car came equipped with when I bought it. I plan on getting some falken 452s or perhaps eagle f1s next month. I was waiting for the tread to wear down on the current ones before I bought new.

233 · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:31

[TW]Fox;11482203 said:
You have linglong tyres on the back of an MR2 Turbo?

200 + horses in a Mid rear???

:eek:

do you have a death wish,

can i be a benificary in your will please

Mr Joshua · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:32

MrSix said:
Oh noes, here's the tyre police!

Dale V · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:34

so what engine was in the saxo?

i wouldnt even think about driving an MR2 with that **** for tyres

Hunders · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:34

250bhp

To be honest they are coping ok for the time being, thats why I didn't change them straight away.

Scrutinize · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:36

Hunders said:
250bhp

To be honest they are coping ok for the time being, thats

From your opening post obviously not

Leeum · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:37

Dale V said:
so what engine was in the saxo?

1.6 8V with either 90 or 98bhp depending on its year.

Get some decent rubber dude.

Hunders · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:38

Lets just say that they are coping ok if I don't floor it in the wet. Normal to 'spirited' driving they are fine. Just gotta be careful

AmDaMan · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:42

Most tyres suck in the wet from a traffic light grand prix if you are too aggressive, my F1's do it too.

Muffin` · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:43

The grip increase from ditch finders to conti eco 3's on my 106 was immense never mind a MR2 Turbo! Stop being a ***** and get some proper rubber on

Dale V · 11 Apr 2008 at 22:45

250 bhp at the fly going through 215 linglongs? thats not good!, you want at least 225 on the rear with a good proven compound. You have the wrong profile totally on plastic tyres, it really is asking for trouble, i wouldnt even go out in the car nevermind racing at the lights and a 90bhp saxo has just proved you this...