Finally Seen My New Baby

handbrake2 · August 8, 2003

It's a manual RS200 Z-edition. It appears to be standard except for a Momo stering wheel, silver centre console facia, cold air intake and exhaust.

But that's enough ...

Pics coming soon.

Zaphod · August 8, 2003

Another RS man! Welcome to the club.

OLI_EP3 · August 9, 2003

Cool!

I am in the process of getting one. Where from and how much if you don't me asking! :)

handbrake2 · August 10, 2003

I'm getting it via a local dealer here in Barbados. It's costing me approx $11K US for a 1999 car with 50,000km. I'm not sure what that equates to in pounds.

handbrake2 · August 18, 2003

OK, I finally have the car (got it on Friday afternoon).

It came with a massive Blitz exhaust, as well as a CAI and exhaust header of unknown origin.

WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Wheelspin in 1st, wheelspin when changing from 1st to 2nd, all the while the TC indicator is flashing. The car just begs to be driven. I put 350km on it this weekend, which is quite a feat for an island of 166 sq. miles total. I find that entering corners off throttle causes a bit of understeer, apply the throttle and the line tightens. This is my 1st time ever driving a RWD vehicle, so I'm not yet going to try wild power oversteer - yet :D .

I also realized that it is possible to lock the rear tires when gearing down - not cool

My only gripe is that cornering under power (roundabouts) induces miserable body roll. It seems I have to invest in some Eibachs. Anyway, back to work. I just had to share.

Handbrake2.