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Not sure what it was unfortunately but it did have a short shifter…it had issues getting into 3rd…not a gearbox related problem as there was no crunch…I’d probably leave it standard to be honest.

It’s all in the description 👌

About 140hp 👍

Haha it’s a blast for sure 😅👌 can’t go wrong with it.

hi what drop does the springs give and whats the ride like most go for coilovers,

Nice to hear! I bought one aswell, had to fix few things but now it's running smooth and reliable. I like this engine compared to my old 1.8 petrol V50. I find that you can treat this engine like petrol and it likes to be revved. How many kms does yours have?

@@GameCornerYT i have 150,000 on the clock.

Yes it is, a very rare option in the UK I think. This car also has climate control which I’ve also not really seen on C2s.

@@livinglifesideways7826 digital ac is not that rare, but that screen definitely is

Hi sorry I’ve just noticed you’ve commented…unfortunately I have absolutely no idea apart from the fact that they’re 16 (16x7 I think) inch Sparco Terra wheels.

And sorry yes I am using spacers but yet again I don’t know the size…I would guess them to be 15-20mm but will try to check again when I get the wheels off In the future.

I get around 4.8l per 100km in cold weathers. I think i could get it a little more down, but i find that you can drive this engine pretty hard and still get good economy.

Did you need to remove the turbo to access the Oil feel pipe lower section ?

@@Mr330d I did not replace it myself, but no you don't need to remove the turbo. It was actually pretty cheap fix overall, the labor was 150€, including oil change. The turbo feed pipe was about 25€ but i ordered it online. Oh and don't forget to order 2 banjo bolts (They have mesh inside, it's really important to replace them) and be sure to get the correct ones. There are 2, and both are different sizes. It was pretty difficult to find the correct parts but if you need help let me know and i will tell you more. If someone tells you the turbo needs to be removed they are lying, this fix is rather simple.

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Well it’s not like you’re being forced to watch the video. Either way, these types of videos are supposed to just focus on the driving…it’s not a review. Channels like AutotopNL are very popular and they do both types of videos…one where they focus on the driving with no commentary and also a review style video because some people prefer one or the other. Nowhere do I state that this is a review. If I stated this was a POV drive and I kept talking throughout the entire video, that would have also been a waste of time. Some people just want to listen to a quiet journey and not someone talking at the same time…so jog on if this isn’t your type of thing. Thanks

@@freddyking7388 you do realise no one cares, you absolute Karen 😂

@@livinglifesideways7826 Perfectly said 👌 I much prefer videos like this, with no talking. I find them relaxing.

Who asked you to watch Freddy

Thank you! I saw the blue Lotus Exige, it looked absolutely lovely 😊 I would love to own one of those. I’m going back to Snetterton with Open Track on the 11th of April but on semi slicks so should be able to push it a bit more 👌 will upload some footage from that day too.

@@livinglifesideways7826 I was recording videos all day too. I’ll have to have a look and see if I got any footage of you. I can’t remember if we were out on track at the same time or not. Semi-slicks should make a big difference, especially in terms of not overheating and getting slippery.

@@PNDale exactly, main issue I had was lack of grip after a few laps when the tyres got hot so the semi slicks should make a noticeable difference. Considering I was on budget tyres, the overall grip should be improved too. Also I don’t think I was ever actually out at the same time as you unfortunately but I definitely saw the car off track. Also just watched your videos, great driving, the lotus is much much quicker than mine in a straight line haha.

I would definitely recommend it. I’ve done about 10k miles in the last couple of months. So I’ve done a lot of miles. If you do buy one, just make sure it’s been serviced on time and that it has no fault codes stored in the ECU that relate to expensive fixes. Mines been bomb proof and I love how I can go anywhere without worrying and it is very very comfortable.

@@livinglifesideways7826 that's great to hear just the response I was looking for. I myself do alot of miles a year nearly 20,000 so I want something reliable and comfortable. I've got a ford focus mk2.5 and it's been very reliable from which this car is based on.

@Dan Blake exactly that’s basically the same car. The 1.6D is a great engine especially the later one in the DRIVe models like mine.

@@livinglifesideways7826 1.6 16v 110bhp or 1.6 8v 115bhp PSA engine ?

@@Mr330d the 115hp 8v engine 👌

Thanks for the sub Matthew. I’m actually just about to publish another video with my “best” lap which isn’t perfect but it’s a fairly clean lap. It’s my first time at Cadwell too so didn’t want to crash. As for your comment. I’ve actually got a galaxy grey boot lip but aside from that it’s all the same I think. Mines running a 200cel sports cat at the moment which does actually pass emissions which is a nice bonus. I’m using the same spark plugs as you, they’re pretty much as good as you can get. The Denso ones have different heat ratings which aren’t quite right for normal use. I have however, got some RRP MKIII coils and MSD leads. The tyres I’m only using as they were recommended by a friend and they are dirt cheap (£180 for a set) and for how they perform you simply cannot go wrong. I’ve done nothing to the clutch or gearbox just a fluid change last year myself. It just has an Exedy clutch. Not much point in going for anything else at stock power levels. And nope I don’t use this as a daily but it also isn’t just a track toy, I’d say it’s more for weekend use occasionally as well as track. Thanks again for the sub :-)

@@livinglifesideways7826 Thanks for the reply mate. £180 for a set is insanely competitive! Great video, keep it up! Looking forward to watching the next one :)

I was running some Pirelli P Zeros at the time. But I’ve now got a cheap set of Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04s and I would say that they’re actually better. It is a mid range tyre, but by far the best I’ve used. It has great reviews everywhere and for the price you really can’t go wrong

@@livinglifesideways7826 I rag the shit out of it would you say they have better front end grip then? I’ll be putting them to work on tight bendy roads.

There is still some brake dust and also other bits of contamination. When you drive in wet weather, all sorts of road grime gets deposited on the rear wheels the same way as the fronts therefore it is worth using a wheel cleaning solution as water will not get any of that off. You mentioned water or APC but those two are not the same, so I wouldn't say use either water or APC. APC can of course be used when cleaning wheels which aren't heavily soiled but wheel cleaner always tends to do the best job. Also the wheel cleaner I have was fairly cheap and it is still non acidic so I would just rather use it all around as it makes very little difference in terms of how much money I'd save. I think if the car was being professionally washed and you saw them cheaping out on wheel cleaner just because you've got drum brakes at the back then I think you'd feel slightly annoyed, or maybe that's just me. Plus it's just nice to follow the same routine all round and APC tends to dry a bit quicker compared to my wheel cleaner so it's not very brush friendly.

I think it could be a lot worse. It’s a fun road with medium speed corners with no potholes. Besides this isn’t the only road in the UK. The roads tend to be better up north which isn’t where I live.

@@livinglifesideways7826 Understood.

@@estrujenbajen7343 don't worry, I'm sure there will be some driving on more fun roads once people start traveling again :) This area is very flat so tends to have bumpy straights with 90 degree bends or curves every once and a while, best chance you get it to find a river to follow and then the road goes with it!

It’s not got any rev matching capabilities no haha, it was all me.

Yep let’s hope you’ll get it soon 👌 I got mine as a demo car so I didn’t have to wait, but here in the UK, you could be waiting up to 9 months or more if it’s a custom order. Which is madness.

@@livinglifesideways7826 i got it !!! 11 days 600 km , i love it , it´s my old up, only better in every way and gas consuption is ... totaly ok

You still clicked on it so can’t be that bad 🤷‍♂️

Get a hobby Marlon. The fuck are you?

The Polo would be a lot faster I think especially as it has a DSG gearbox. It’s also quite a big car compared to the Up. It’s basically a Golf. However, even though Up looks small but is actually very practical, I’ve basically used it as a little van in some situations. And with the mods that it has listen in the description with 150hp, it’s plenty quick enough for British roads and sounds amazing considering it’s just a 1 litre 3 cylinder turbo. I would recommend one if you can get one for 11k maybe 12k max for a 19 plate like mine. Wouldn’t pay nearly 20k for them new though.

@@livinglifesideways7826 they are holding their money well, I’m looking at one for £11500 with 11000 miles on it, a dealer car from Nov 2019. Most others I have seen cost more again

Very nice 👍 I’ve poly bushed the front ARB on mine, that’s as far as the suspension mods have gone. I’ve mainly gone for power as it’s a daily driver and I want to get my money’s worth from the factory suspension

Hi, the specs are in the description but it’s a Forge induction kit with a Racingline turbo elbow and a non-resonated Milltek cat-back exhaust 👍 the car was mapped before the exhaust and it made 150.4hp

Yeah there’s definitely a lot of gear changing going on but that just adds to the fun 😊

Yes I think it would be about that, down from the stock 8.8 seconds which is a nice improvement 👍

@@livinglifesideways7826 okay i dont have downpipe. i have 150 ps on mine and i think it will do it in 7.8 ish

@@tangentfjord5183 I don’t have the Milltek downpipe either, my specs are in the description, I’m sure my 0-60 would be very similar to yours

All of the popping sounds is the exhaust, as it has been remapped, it’s also received the crackle on the overrun feature from JBS and it is really loud with a non-resonated exhaust but almost cannot be heard with a stock exhaust.

Its the noise those fannys make going past your house at 2am

Thanks, it’s definitely fun even when standard, the Twingo RS is a great car for sure but I would definitely recommend this. It’s a shame about their price though because I don’t think they’re worth it anymore new...however, if you can get a used one for around 11/12k then that’s still decent value in my eyes. I got mine for £12,300 around 2 years ago now basically new with a couple of miles on it as a demo car.

I had a Twingo and loved it. Bigger car upgrades and since Feb got the Up GTI. It is amazing and fast enough as is, leaving many things behind on twisty roads, from traffic lights and in convoy overtakes. it is just so agile.and gives that grin factor all the time like the Twingo did. Quick driving and I still can't get less than 5.5 litres / 100km and I go up and down mountains here.

I can guarantee you that it was still Mexico 🇲🇽

Yes I do love the Tungsten silver, I think it’s one of the best colours especially with the black roof and the carbon mirror covers I installed. And yeah this is a great car, daily driver for me. Mine has a Forge induction kit, a Racingline turbo elbow and a map from JBS so instead of the factory 113bhp, it’s putting out 150bhp and 240nm of torque so it’s much quicker than standard and still gets well over 50mpg average.

Of course it is 😅

It was actually surprisingly comfortable. Not noisy at all for what it is. Plenty of room. And this particular one is now packing 150hp and 250nm of torque so even on the autobahn, it is absolute fine and doesn’t behave like a small hatchback. We were very impressed with it and would do the trips again. Fuel consumption was also excellent. Around 4.5 litres / 100km or around 55-60mpg which I think is pretty impressive especially given that in Germany we were averaging around 100-110mph (around 160-180kph).