Neil - TXJ
5th November 2010, 06:24 PM
After a 2 month wait my new CR MCS was delivered this week.
Think the car is probably relatively unique as I didn't opt for the Chilli Pack! This was driven by trying to save money as I started looking at getting a Dooper and needed to save money somewhere - so the spec is:-
Chilli Red with Black Roof
Multi Func Steering Wheel (cruise control was a nice surprise I was expecting!)
Wheels 16in 4 Hole Circular Spoke (these will be my winter wheels and I got the dealer to fit Hankock winter tyres)
Chrome Line interior
Heated Front Seats (to keep my bum warm on my early morning winter starts)
Piano Black Trim Trim
Colour Line - Rooster Red (breaks up the black really nicely)
Front foglights
Rain sensors and auto headlights
Auto Aircon
On board computer
I found the colour choice very difficult but am very happy with my choice and will need to get registered with the CROC clubs!
The wheels I have on will be my winter wheels/tyres and am already looking for new alloys come the spring - its a hard life! Have my eye on 2 at the moment, Kei Force 10 Hyperblack or TD Gloss Black Race Pro 1.2s. Ride comfort is more important to me than looks so will probably stick with 16" but could be tempted with 17". Thoughts appreciated on ride quality of 16" v 17".
Other plans:-
A vist to the Pirate is planned and a design already agreed. He lives miles from me but not far from my parents
Glass black grill surround
Black belt line - any idea how this is best achieved?
Smaller ariel - suggestions on good makes appreciated
Aerokit side skirts - I like the standard front and rear bumpers but would like the side skirts, however would this look odd?
I think the above is enough to start of with and is all funds dependent so will be a while before i get everything.
Took it for a relatively long drive today although still running in. Biggest surprise was the in-gear flexibility. Have been driving diesels for many years and it was great just leaving it in 6th gear and having the flexibility to drop down to 30mph and accelerate away. Can't wait for 1200 miles to be up to have a proper drive!
Will try and add pictures (not done that before) but not great quality as taken on phone and was getting dark, will post more after it has had a clean this weekend - the wife really enjoys cleaning cars so I am a lucky man!
Look forward to keep in touch with you all.
Trigger
Think the car is probably relatively unique as I didn't opt for the Chilli Pack! This was driven by trying to save money as I started looking at getting a Dooper and needed to save money somewhere - so the spec is:-
Chilli Red with Black Roof
Multi Func Steering Wheel (cruise control was a nice surprise I was expecting!)
Wheels 16in 4 Hole Circular Spoke (these will be my winter wheels and I got the dealer to fit Hankock winter tyres)
Chrome Line interior
Heated Front Seats (to keep my bum warm on my early morning winter starts)
Piano Black Trim Trim
Colour Line - Rooster Red (breaks up the black really nicely)
Front foglights
Rain sensors and auto headlights
Auto Aircon
On board computer
I found the colour choice very difficult but am very happy with my choice and will need to get registered with the CROC clubs!
The wheels I have on will be my winter wheels/tyres and am already looking for new alloys come the spring - its a hard life! Have my eye on 2 at the moment, Kei Force 10 Hyperblack or TD Gloss Black Race Pro 1.2s. Ride comfort is more important to me than looks so will probably stick with 16" but could be tempted with 17". Thoughts appreciated on ride quality of 16" v 17".
Other plans:-
A vist to the Pirate is planned and a design already agreed. He lives miles from me but not far from my parents
Glass black grill surround
Black belt line - any idea how this is best achieved?
Smaller ariel - suggestions on good makes appreciated
Aerokit side skirts - I like the standard front and rear bumpers but would like the side skirts, however would this look odd?
I think the above is enough to start of with and is all funds dependent so will be a while before i get everything.
Took it for a relatively long drive today although still running in. Biggest surprise was the in-gear flexibility. Have been driving diesels for many years and it was great just leaving it in 6th gear and having the flexibility to drop down to 30mph and accelerate away. Can't wait for 1200 miles to be up to have a proper drive!
Will try and add pictures (not done that before) but not great quality as taken on phone and was getting dark, will post more after it has had a clean this weekend - the wife really enjoys cleaning cars so I am a lucky man!
Look forward to keep in touch with you all.
Trigger