Wee, That Was Fun!

[Baldric]

Just been out for a couple of hours, haven't used the VRs for about 10 days, so took it for a run down to Dover, The dual carriageway was quiet so gave it a blast, I don't know about the claimed top-speed (155) yet, but I got 142 on the clock before I had to back off, we'll see what it can do proper after the Easter w/end.
;o)

[Baldric]

Yeah, but it was fuuuunnnn!

[Psybbo]

Boy Racer!!! x

[tonyav]

LOL.

[237SJ]

I thought you were talking about a motorbike. That car doesn`t look capable of reaching those speeds. You`re joking, right?

[Baldric]

From Autoexpress,
The petrol powered Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TSI will sprint to 62mph in 6.8s and a top speed of 154mph is enough to gain it the title of 'fastest Skoda ever built'. With the optional DSG twin-clutch gearbox performance and fuel economy are blunted but the difference is very slight. It's a similar story with the 2.0-litre TDi diesel derivatives which are slower (8.1s 0-62mph and 144mph with the six-speed manual gearbox) but usefully more economical.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/octavia/vrs-hatchback#ixzz2ytG3vXUm
Not joking, Why do you think the Police use a lot of them?

[237SJ]

So if you buy one, does it exempt you from the UK speed limit laws?

[Zacs-Master]

There's a waiting list for all new Skodas at the moment. Imagine saying that 20 years ago!

[Baldric]

Only when no-one's looking!

[237SJ]

OK. I`ll remember that when I come over to your place and drink a bottle of champage and drive home - hopefully I`ll get away with it if no`one`s looking. On a lighter note, I was in Germany and my cousin`s friend had a Porche and we drove along the autobahn at 100mph. It took my breath away!

[grasscarp]

I learnt my lesson doing 110 on the M3. Got 5 penalty points, 320 fine, 65 costs and the magistrates held up a nearly closed finger and thumb to show how close I had come to losting my licence. Although I didnt admit to anything in court I was racing with an XK8. I won. (although others may say he won as they didnt stop him)

[Baldric]

Speeding is something I do now and again, when I know the roads and they are not busy, Drinking and driving is not something I would even consider. (not having a go btw)
100+mph is not uncommon on the Continent on the right road of course.

[237SJ]

I grew out of going mad as far as speeding is concerned by the time I was 30. I`m not sure I would want to do that now. Each to their own, though.

[Baldric]

Ah, I see, but knitting's just not so much fun,
or so I'm told anyway!!

;o)

[237SJ]

Knitting - what`s that? I do have a life you know - how very dare you :-)

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Balders....think yourself lucky you aint got an M5.....0-62 IN 3.8s and a top speed of 215 mph...from a 4.5 v8...its very tempting but not possible with Mrs speed limiter sitting in the passenger seat :-)

[Baldric]

I don't really have that problem BS, apart from the fact she doesn't wear pink, I sometimes think I'm married to Penelope Pitstop.

[Psybbo]

Well she did marry you so she's used to danger!

[Graham-W]

Baldric. Whatever you do, don't go to Warwickshire. I had to go on a "Speed Awareness" course to avoid the fine and points. My sin? 35mph in a 30 limit.
Yes to all the correct brigade. It was my own fault, but 35mph. Come on!

[Baldric]

Not from me sibs, . . . .

unless I'm cooking of course

[Baldric]

Oh cheers, I'm there next week GW, think I'll take the Beemer, less conspicuous!