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Originally Posted by BryanM
Cant agree its not the car to hillclimb as I used my last one to do an event up the drive of Cultra Manor House and finished up 12th overall out of 60 odd competitors. I would agree its not the "ideal" car but there was a certain irony sitting on the start line on my cream leather seat listening to the stereo while everyone else was taking it very seriously! Also managed to beat son using the Maestro turbo which has 200 to 230 bhp depending what fuel and boost is used but only weighs 950kgs.
We also have the option of an 1800 K series engined MG Midget which is just about to have throttle bodies fitted which will put it up to 195 bhp and about 750kgs {very similar to a Caterham]. Its acceleration to 80 makes the M5 seem very sluggish but above that it gives the impression of vulnerability if you run out of talent and it gets away from you!
The more I think about it the logical thing to do is just use my existing M5 and sell the new one although a nice shiney M5 in the garage for good days does appeal so if anyone has a good drivers seat half leather with motorsport grey centre or a piece of fabric or door trim to allow it to be repaired I would be grateful to hear from you.
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I`m going against the current here....
I think it is as you say, a bit ironic to sit in a big saloon and drive in style and still be somewhat competetive.....If you`re not absolutely focused on winning, I`d say GO FOR IT!!!
Strip all the obvious objects, but keep the interiour intact so that it looks like you`re riding a standard car.....
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