-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 21, 2011 3:00 pm
In reply to: Javi posted an update: The question ……… where is the limit? New SLK 55 AMG with 415bhp. They can keep adding power forever?? When is too much?? Here is the link. ViewThe SLK having 415 is not a lot nowadays. The SLK weighs 3,400+ pounds, and is in the ballpark range of power and weight with the Mustang 5.0 and Corvette.
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 21, 2011 2:10 am
To heck with the Rolls Drophead (a car I really like)… I want one of these now!
-
Mike posted on the forum topic Ferrari alleged cheating scandal, and is McLaren even worse? in the group
General Chat: August 13, 2011 8:07 pm“I’m perfectly happy for a manufacturer to bring back a better car, provided that car either represents a standard customer car ‘or’ they clearly disclose the improvements made to the car being tested.” I agree. If improvements McLaren make, or any other manufacturer make in a similar situation, reflect changes made to the customer’s cars, I’m all [...]
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 13, 2011 8:04 pm
In reply to: Mike posted on the forum topic Ferrari alleged cheating scandal, and is McLaren even worse? in the group General Chat: I wondered if Ferrari was tuning their cars or merely just making sure they were as correct to […] ViewI’d buy the 458 on looks and noise alone. Just sitting in one, too, it fit me like a glove.
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 13, 2011 7:54 pm
In reply to: Mike posted on the forum topic Ferrari alleged cheating scandal, and is McLaren even worse? in the group General Chat: I wondered if Ferrari was tuning their cars or merely just making sure they were as correct to […] ViewWhen I can afford to do so…
I won’t.
I can’t buy a Macca, at least not now. Just Fezzas.
-
Mike posted on the forum topic Ferrari alleged cheating scandal, and is McLaren even worse? in the group
General Chat: August 13, 2011 7:51 pmI wondered if Ferrari was tuning their cars or merely just making sure they were as correct to factory spec as possible.
After awhile, I just stopped caring, and went back to lusting after Ferrari’s cars like since before I can remember.
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 13, 2011 3:47 pm
In reply to: Mike posted an update: I test drove a new Mini Cooper and a MIni Cooper S. The Mini Cooper felt underpowered just a tad to me, even after my already very slow Miata. The Cooper S was much more brisk, actually […] ViewFront wheel drive should be banned in anything but vanilla family cars.
-
Mike posted an update: August 13, 2011 2:45 pm
I test drove a new Mini Cooper and a MIni Cooper S. The Mini Cooper felt underpowered just a tad to me, even after my already very slow Miata. The Cooper S was much more brisk, actually quite quick, but I disliked it. The feeling of it being front wheel drive was quite different to what I’m used to. It felt completely unnatural.
-
i have the experience both FWD and RWD cars and i have to say that FWD are good and safe but never as entertaining as RWD. it´s just physics.
-
Front wheel drive should be banned in anything but vanilla family cars.
-
Wow guys! easy on the FWD hate! I’ve driven all variants and although i agree RWD does have the edge, followed by 4WD, i still think there is something inherently amusing about FWD. Ensuring your as efficient as possible is a really satisfying feeling. Same thing with managing oversteer in a RWD car, so the balance between grip and understeer i…[Read more]
-
-
-
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 13, 2011 2:43 pm
In reply to: Archie posted an update: Apparently this is sporty.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MIIwFqXXOY ViewIt certainly is FWD. At one point in recent years, GM had at least 6 FWD V8 cars in its line up.
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 10, 2011 7:47 pm
In reply to: Javi posted an update: User Mike and Me, the other day, we took a look at the news about Ginetta and it´s new ”small” sports car. and after much arguing we both said that….. if that car is as good to drive as it […] ViewIn the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. Later in the same week, he created man. Man became lonely and God provided him woman. But, as time moved on, man realized she nagged a lot. So, man created the MX-5 to escape from woman…
…and hence it’s ”gay” reputation, but we all know it’s not.
THE END
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 10, 2011 7:45 pm
In reply to: Javi posted an update: User Mike and Me, the other day, we took a look at the news about Ginetta and it´s new ”small” sports car. and after much arguing we both said that….. if that car is as good to drive as it […] ViewToyota FT-86
Otherwise, wait for the new Camaro on it’s small Caddy ATS platform with 300hp+ V6 or a new Mustang EcoBoost SVO model.
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: August 7, 2011 6:47 pm
In reply to: Javi posted an update: What you guys think about the new audi 1.8t engine which has a double injection system that makes the petrol engine response, more or less, like a diesel????? is the end for high revving engines???? ViewHopefully the double injection system will help alleviate carbon build up that direct inject only engines are known for.
As far as high revving engines go, I think the trend is definitely going away from them. It may be sad, but blame all the nonsense around fuel and emissions standards.
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: July 19, 2011 3:37 pm
In reply to: Javi posted an update: A must watch for everyone here. A ride in the new Pagani Huayra from Evo magazine. just FANTASTIC. ViewI definitely hold a place higher for the Pagani than I do for the Veyron, Koenigsegg, and Tuatara.
-
Mike commented on the blog post Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M at Thruxton July 19, 2011 3:32 pm
I think I’ll have to visit the UK just for that!
-
Mike, if u go to the uk, i’ll go up there too
-
just make sure you can use a stick shift! hehe
-
-
Mike likes Andy Wads‘s activity July 19, 2011 4:51 am
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: July 18, 2011 3:01 pm
In reply to: Mike wrote a new blog post: Keys to a Flamin’ Car….sorta, not really Seeing the Ferrari 458 in person for the first time was something I will never forget. It marked the first time I’ve gotten behind the wheel of […] ViewAfter the 458, the Scuderia’s interior looks like a glorified kit car. And that’s why the Scuderia is so much more special than the 458. I really dig the stripped out look.
-
Mike posted an update: July 18, 2011 1:49 pm
James May tests out the new GT-R’s launch control.
James May rips off the line with the GT-R’s launch control | To The FloorSun, Jul 17, 2011-
Amazing video, thanks for upload it. Good to hear something else than wows and s*** about how the gtr goes.
-
great video! where did you find this mike? would be interesting looking at other behind the scenes footage! regarding the GTR, want one!
-
-
Mike posted a new activity comment: July 18, 2011 1:31 pm
In reply to: Mike posted an update: The Audi S5 was one of my favorite cars around. The standard A5 alone is a rare enough site in the field of 3 Series around me, making the S5 a special treat to see and hear. But, now […] ViewI really like the look of the face. I’m not sure it melds into the body, though. Could be wrong, I’ll wait to see one in person. Or, I can just lust over the C63 coupe…
-
Mike likes their own activity July 18, 2011 1:31 pm
-
Mike commented on the blog post Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M at Thruxton July 18, 2011 1:29 pm
Being a poor student sucks (then again, there’s a reason I’m bothering to study to begin with). Fascinating you get to experience all these awesome cars. I hate just reading about them and can’t wait to get behind the wheel myself one day. The worst car you’ve driven is probably still better than my best!
- Load More
Please create an account to get started.
Signing up with Twitter and Facebook is easy and we won't post anything to either unless you tell us to.
Company
Get More SkiddMark
Our Story
-
- Rackspace is a trademark of Rackspace US, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Starting with Drivers Republic in 2007, followed by SkiddMark two years later, our goal has always been to support content makers and automotive brands as they transform towards an all-digital future. We do this through enabling aspiring writers, curating great content and disrupting conventional brand marketing to filter out the noise and encourage investment in areas that will benefit those who are passionate about driving.
© 2011 Fitch Media Limited. All rights reserved.
You know what´s next .. right???
now we MUST buy , one the 458, and another the mp4 , and race against each other.
Just joking
When I can afford to do so…
I won’t.
I can’t buy a Macca, at least not now. Just Fezzas.
The 458 Italia is absolutely fantastic – much better than the F430 that preceeded it. I had the opportunity to compare it with a 911 GT3 RS last month (at Estoril circuit) and the 458 was just as capable if not more. It’s no wonder the MP4 is finding it a formiddable challenge to beat
I’d buy the 458 on looks and noise alone. Just sitting in one, too, it fit me like a glove.
yes, i also have been in a 458 (stationary) , but i pretty much got the cockpit idea about being so oriented towards the driver.
can´t way nothing about the mp4 but i think it can be a good match in those terms too.