High Power Turbo and Type R owners
Hi guys.
Just wanted to for warn you about the power these cars have in a tiny little car. Caught me totally by surprise. I discovered this week the hard way. For 700 miles, I got used to the car. The chassis coped with what ever the engine through at it. No loss of controls at full chat. But this week discovered I have been running without the turbo due to a boost leak. since I've had the car. Fixed the problem. Result. Spun the car 180 degrees. The torque at 3-4k just took the back end out and over took the front. The power was frightening is the only to describe it. Now I know all of this was down to my bad driving. But just wanted to warn the others what to expect.
I was not hurt. Car is damaged. Assessing this weekend. First glance, there is not much damage (wishbone, shock and bonnet). But the chavs pinched the bonnet while I was recovering the car. Stole the morette headlights and front spoiler. Basically broke the low half of the bonnet. So now bonnet is not repairable.
I have drove so very fast cars. But I learned a valuable lesson. This car is like nothing else you will have ever drove. Period. Respect it. I will in future.
Highly recommend these track days Marlin are doing to test the car.
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