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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: JonR on 10 April 2008, 21:49:05

Title: new Guy
Post by: JonR on 10 April 2008, 21:49:05

evening all, lm Jon and I have Just Got myself -a estate 97 2.5 V6 CDX . see you around

p.s its auto, will they hang there arse out? being an auto?

thanks 8-)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Richard P on 10 April 2008, 22:40:24

Hello and welcome to the forom Jon.

My 2.6 auto will hang its arse out if the traction control is off, great fun  ;D

Richard P.

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 10 April 2008, 22:57:54

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Yes, the traction control button, press it and a £ sign lights up on the dash with a tyre next to it with smoke coming off it.   ;D ;D

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: JonR on 10 April 2008, 23:20:39

thanks For the welcome

 is it predictable when it goes? do I leave It in D or 1st, 2nd? only owned manuals before

 thanks again ;)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: HGV mechanic on 11 April 2008, 00:06:55

hi and welcome to the OOF :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Elite Pete on 11 April 2008, 00:37:10

Hi Jon and welcome to the forum ;)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: file28 on 11 April 2008, 00:41:34

hello and welcome just watch where you hang out your arse

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: JonR on 11 April 2008, 01:15:52

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hello and welcome just watch where you hang out your arse

Private land :D
are the Auto boxes quiet strong?

 thanks

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: thewelshman on 11 April 2008, 02:05:30

Hi and welcome to the OOF   :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Bo Bo on 11 April 2008, 07:43:02

Hello & welcome  :)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: HolyCount on 11 April 2008, 08:15:28

Hi and Welcome :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Big_Al on 11 April 2008, 08:30:51

Hi there and welcome to the OOF :y :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: bob.dent on 11 April 2008, 09:24:07

Hi Jon and welcome to OOF. :)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Crazydad on 11 April 2008, 09:41:37

Hello and welcome to the Forum, have Fun  :y :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: dene wakefield lad on 11 April 2008, 14:06:54

welcome to church 8-)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: maria on 11 April 2008, 15:19:31

Hello and welcome :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: tomoco on 11 April 2008, 15:38:51

Hello and welcome mate :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: JonR on 11 April 2008, 16:31:26

What a welcome :D

thank you very much :D

i also own a slightly modified Vectra C 06 too  :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 April 2008, 16:50:17

Welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Richard P on 11 April 2008, 17:14:00

Hello Jon.

Just leave it in D for normal driving. When you want to go mad, again leave it in D but switch off the traction control. For extra excitement switch to sports mode and boot it. Carefull though, it can turn round and bite you, especially if the roads are a bit damp. Best stick to private land.

Richard P.  :)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Debs. on 11 April 2008, 18:26:22

Hiya!.....Welcome to O.O.F.  [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]

`had a little snow here today: T.C switched-off and have been out 'skating' in my V6 auto. (private land)....`great fun!  ;D

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: waspy on 11 April 2008, 18:52:08

Hi & welcome Bod.
Traction control, what's that  :-? The only traction control i need is my right foot  ::)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: JonR on 11 April 2008, 19:01:17

just Sorted insurance out. 600 FC with me being 21 yo. not too bad. Roll on tomorrow lol

Does traction control work well when it's switched on?

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 11 April 2008, 19:38:54

Hi and welcome to the site :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: achoo81 on 11 April 2008, 19:44:25

Hi jon, welcome to the forum,just stick it in D or2 tread on the loud pedal and enjoy.

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: JonR on 11 April 2008, 19:51:47

haven't had chance to give It Full beans on the test drive. so will see tomorrow.

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: mars on 11 April 2008, 20:47:57

Hello and welcome. Enjoy ;D

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: albitz on 11 April 2008, 20:59:32

Quote

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hello and welcome just watch where you hang out your arse

Private land :D
are the Auto boxes quiet strong?

 thanks

welcome,if you want to get sideways probably best to use it like a manual (1st/2nd) the ar25 box isnt that strong the ar35 is,youd need to check which one you have.it should say on the id plate on the left side behind selector lever :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 April 2008, 21:18:23

Dunno whether its auto or manual but just found this donut fan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czfDGnsKqYs&feature=related

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Dazzler on 12 April 2008, 20:46:07

Welcome, enjoy the forum. :)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: less on 13 April 2008, 15:14:07

Hi mate, welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Entwood on 13 April 2008, 20:22:02

"Hello" and Welcome :)

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: prestigesec on 14 April 2008, 14:36:26

Hi and welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: new Guy
Post by: Myagemo on 14 April 2008, 15:26:47

  Hi and welcome to the forum