R26.R

Hoops · 02-20-2012, 08:40 AM

Carlos and i took the R26.R to Bedford on Saturday - the morning was dry (ish) but very windy and then it bucketed down after lunch - but we had a good giggle anyway and the R performed faultlessly - the brand new R888's even held up well in the wet which surprised me - nothing came past us all day and we even managed to embarrass an R8 and a Porker Turbo a few times - can't wait to take the R to Spa in April and then the Ring - not sure if you will be able to view the quick video link but its just a few minutes of in-car footage and here are a couple of pics showing just how wet it got!!

http://contour.com/stories/r26r-bedford-track-day

RagingKileak · 02-20-2012, 08:49 AM

Looks like fun mate. Fancy the Ring trip in August?

Matt

Hoops · 02-20-2012, 08:57 AM

I really do Matt yes but can't commit just yet - so its on my radar and fingers crossed i will see you there.

RagingKileak · 02-20-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

I really do Matt yes but can't commit just yet - so its on my radar and fingers crossed i will see you there.

Coolio mate, hope so!

Matt

rogerxp · 02-20-2012, 09:00 AM

Very good Steve, glad there were no nasty surprises on your maiden voyage (it was wasn't it). Palmbollocks was trying to rope me into the 'ring trip at the weekend; I had to explain to him it wasn't so easy with a young family at home (maybe he could carry the kids in the Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag)

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Alpina_B3_Lux · 02-20-2012, 10:41 AM

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rogerxp · 02-20-2012, 10:43 AM

I think he'll get it next time

. Don't think there's anyone in the UK offering it now but must be a way (can you buy it out there??).

MEGA · 02-20-2012, 10:51 AM

Nice vid

Seems you two enjoyed taking the porsche at about 30 secs in

Your lines were hit and miss though

sometimes very good others nowhere near the apex heh

dxb335d · 02-20-2012, 02:39 PM

Stevie mate, thanks for the great day!!!! The R26R with the titanium exhaust sounds like a fighter jet.

Was good fun passing everyone.

I have to say, the Reno was quick!!!

MattOz · 02-20-2012, 03:14 PM

Nice one Steve. Was with Dom on Saturday and he mentioned you were going to be at Bedford. Glad the car is living up to expectations.

Hoops · 02-21-2012, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Stevie mate, thanks for the great day!!!! The R26R with the titanium exhaust sounds like a fighter jet.

Was good fun passing everyone.

I have to say, the Reno was quick!!!

My pleasure, always great to have you as my co-pilot! Your M3 looked lovely too, still love those cars and what a lot of motor for the money! Im going to look at booking either Snetterton 300 or Cadwell for around April time if you fancy joining with the M3? If not, you are always welcome to co-pilot again!! Speak soon amigo.

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Originally Posted by MattOz

Nice one Steve. Was with Dom on Saturday and he mentioned you were going to be at Bedford. Glad the car is living up to expectations.

Yep, spoke to Dom the day before i think for a catchup and asking how things were, such a nice bloke. We must try and get a beer in soon. As for the R26.R i would actually go as far as to say its one of the few cars ive ever owned that not only lives up to its formidable reputation but actually exceeds it - incredible bit of kit and again such a lot of car for the money considering some of the exotica we were not only keeping up with but passing!!

rogerxp · 02-21-2012, 03:13 AM

I meant to ask you, Carlos, about the new M in the family (spotted your piccy had changed). You going to do a seperate reveal thread??

MEGA · 02-21-2012, 03:21 AM

It's an M5 touring and it's his dads rather than his so he doesn't get to drive it that much.

That said I'm still in for pics

sheps · 02-21-2012, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MEGA

It's an M5 touring and it's his dads rather than his so he doesn't get to drive it that much.

That said I'm still in for pics

No, its an E46 M3 coupe and it's his!

Hoops · 02-21-2012, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

It's an M5 touring and it's his dads rather than his so he doesn't get to drive it that much.

That said I'm still in for pics

Wrong, again!! Its an E46 M3 in Silver and its his, bought with his very own hard earned cash.

sheps · 02-21-2012, 03:37 AM

Great vid - sounds phenominal.
Looking forward to seeing/hearing it in the metal - I'm going to try and organise a run out over the "Evo Triangle" roads when the weather is a little more reliable - I think your machine would be devsatating round those roads.

rogerxp · 02-21-2012, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Great vid - sounds phenominal.
Looking forward to seeing/hearing it in the metal - I'm going to try and organise a run out over the "Evo Triangle" roads when the weather is a little more reliable - I think your machine would be devsatating round those roads.

That sounds like a plan Si

(bagsey not being directly behind/infront of Steve or Andrew

).

MattOz · 02-21-2012, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

I'm going to try and organise a run out over the "Evo Triangle" roads when the weather is a little more reliable

Count me in for that one Sheps.

Hoops · 02-21-2012, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

Great vid - sounds phenominal.
Looking forward to seeing/hearing it in the metal - I'm going to try and organise a run out over the "Evo Triangle" roads when the weather is a little more reliable - I think your machine would be devsatating round those roads.

Sheps - what and where is the Evo Triangle??? Im up for it either way!!!

dxb335d · 02-21-2012, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

It's an M5 touring and it's his dads rather than his so he doesn't get to drive it that much.

That said I'm still in for pics

I'm amazed how much you know about me. When was the last time You saw me driving the M5?!

Pretty cool that my old man is into cars too. When I pop over my parents the M5 & M3 look the tits together!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

No, its an E46 M3 coupe and it's his!

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Wrong, again!! Its an E46 M3 in Silver and its his, bought with his very own hard earned cash.

And I love it!!

rogerxp · 02-21-2012, 05:51 AM

http://www.drivingroads.co.uk/evo-triangle

Hotcoupe · 02-21-2012, 06:08 AM

Looks like you both had a good day out Steve despite the weather.

Good video,but tell me,have you lost your mojo,was it the lack of bikes on the track, or did the video not tell the whole story?

In comparison to the laps around the ring I sat in on a few yrs back

which defied the laws of physics, and nearly required a change of underwear, the drive in that vid looked like a Sunday drive around Richmond park

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

And I love it!!

Get some pics up,you 'cant'

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