OMG.....it's the type 25
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:40 pmhow cool is this car? fraser is definitely onto a winner here, i cannot wait to see what it goes like when it;s run in ! 
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:40 pmPosted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:44 pmMOOOOOOORE!!!!
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:48 pmSpike "THE LEGEND" Mike XXX wrote:MOOOOOOORE!!!!
mmmmmm......whats the spec like??...
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:50 pmdont ask, you'll only want one 
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:56 pm[quote="danr55"]dont ask, you'll only want one [/quote
hit me with it...otherwise i will not be able to sleep....
[/quotehit me with it...otherwise i will not be able to sleep....
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:57 pmPosted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:10 pmdanr55 wrote:i shall let fraser give you the full story
in the meantime go check out www.type-25.co.uk
....Jesus Mary N Joseph.......holy smolly.....blow me down.....its the mighty mighty one...... 
......God is on earth.......here the stats..... 415bhp @ 6,500rpm (400bhp from 5,800rpm − 7,000rpm)
570Nm / 420lbft @ 3,800rpm (300lbft from 3,000rpm)
8,000rpm Redline
304bhp/ton
0−60mph in 3.7sec
fooooook me...... 0−100mph in 8.7sec
157mph limited top speed (175mph gearing, taller gearing also under review)
Anyone wanna buy a WR1??
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:13 pmJP WR1 wrote:danr55 wrote:i shall let fraser give you the full story
in the meantime go check out www.type-25.co.uk
415bhp @ 6,500rpm (400bhp from 5,800rpm − 7,000rpm)
570Nm / 420lbft @ 3,800rpm (300lbft from 3,000rpm)
8,000rpm Redline
304bhp/ton
0−60mph in 3.7sec
0−100mph in 8.7sec
157mph limited top speed (175mph gearing, taller gearing also under review)
Anyone wanna buy a WR1??
I cant wait to see it Fraser you oh so better better be @ sarfend sat nite matey
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:18 pmI bet fraser wont be home till the early hours of friday 
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:36 pmChuffed as a sarthenmonkeesnuts for you Arri
infinity and home
infinity and home
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:19 amStill giggling like a 5-year old child
Dan's pics are better than mine, but I managed to grab some. Frankly, I was so excited that I was shaking so these are the only ones taken with a steady hand (I used to be a TV cameraman, y'know)
I've had little chance to pop too many miles on the clock just yet, but here's my initial observations:
1. The engine package is simply unparalleled. I'm running in, so 4K revs is the absolute limit. But... it's SO SMOOOTH!!! The torque allows me to pull to speeds that I would normally hesitate to go to. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th are useless at the moment, but once you can get into 5th and 6th this is like sitting atop The Mallard as it steams its way cross country. Perfect balance, creamily smooth, with immense power. I didn't even spill my champagne on the leather on the way home!
2. Boost comes in ridiculously low (thanks to some clever ceramic coating amongst many other techy stuff), but its entrance is so inobtrusive it's almost like driving a normally aspirated car. But give it a tiny poke and this car changes from a useable shopping trolley to a missile.
3. My wife drives an Audi. When you turn up to the dealership you're greeted by polished chrome, expanses of wide-open space, and in the middle somewhere is a car. The experience is anodyne, clinical, and the guys working on the car are hidden whilst they complete their course on 'How to change engine oil'. Litchfield is professionally stretched, but the car is everything, the people are good, and I have greater confidence in my car than I have in my wife's Audi. I don't want to pay for an internet service at an Audi dealer. I just want a great car instead, and I'd place a lot more faith in the ability for knowledgeable folk to have a natter with me than an Audi mug with pseudo coffee thrust in my hand whilst whilst I look at mortgage-haemorrhaging prices in their brochure.
4. Pound for pound, I'm struggling to see a better supercar option.
Dan's pics are better than mine, but I managed to grab some. Frankly, I was so excited that I was shaking so these are the only ones taken with a steady hand (I used to be a TV cameraman, y'know)
I've had little chance to pop too many miles on the clock just yet, but here's my initial observations:
1. The engine package is simply unparalleled. I'm running in, so 4K revs is the absolute limit. But... it's SO SMOOOTH!!! The torque allows me to pull to speeds that I would normally hesitate to go to. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th are useless at the moment, but once you can get into 5th and 6th this is like sitting atop The Mallard as it steams its way cross country. Perfect balance, creamily smooth, with immense power. I didn't even spill my champagne on the leather on the way home!
2. Boost comes in ridiculously low (thanks to some clever ceramic coating amongst many other techy stuff), but its entrance is so inobtrusive it's almost like driving a normally aspirated car. But give it a tiny poke and this car changes from a useable shopping trolley to a missile.
3. My wife drives an Audi. When you turn up to the dealership you're greeted by polished chrome, expanses of wide-open space, and in the middle somewhere is a car. The experience is anodyne, clinical, and the guys working on the car are hidden whilst they complete their course on 'How to change engine oil'. Litchfield is professionally stretched, but the car is everything, the people are good, and I have greater confidence in my car than I have in my wife's Audi. I don't want to pay for an internet service at an Audi dealer. I just want a great car instead, and I'd place a lot more faith in the ability for knowledgeable folk to have a natter with me than an Audi mug with pseudo coffee thrust in my hand whilst whilst I look at mortgage-haemorrhaging prices in their brochure.
4. Pound for pound, I'm struggling to see a better supercar option.
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:02 amLooks lovely Fraser.
Glad to see you ended up with the full pack including the brakes etc.
Glad to see you ended up with the full pack including the brakes etc.
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:27 amFantastic looking car mate.
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:46 amI want one! over 400Bhp
That is a lovely car mate, I just love the size of that front brake caliper!
That is a lovely car mate, I just love the size of that front brake caliper!
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:35 amJust unbelievable Fraser - Gd pics n write up....Am i now tempted or wot!
- Gd pics n write up....Am i now tempted or wot! Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:44 amgroup buy ?
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:58 pmCool pics !
Very car, Harry !
I'm more interested about how it goes, corners and brakes though. When are we getting a testdrive ?
Very
car, Harry !I'm more interested about how it goes, corners and brakes though. When are we getting a testdrive ?
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:19 pm
new "daddi" in town!!Cant wait ti see it Fraser sounds absolutely TOP DRAW
See you saturday??
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:01 pmThanks for all the kind comments, guys.
Spike... Yes, I'll be there, but I can't leave too late as I have ickle Miss Henrietta Houdini with me. Mind you, I could just pop a DVD on in the car for her to keep her occupied
Jag... get yer name sorted for the Xmas Bash - we'll be doing a test drive extravaganza at Litchfield
WR1500... Brakes are good, but it's a matter of preference, really. There's no real difference in stopping power between them and the AP's. Granted the discs are AP, but the Porsche caliper has a different feel - it's like getting out of an over-servo'ed Audi and into a scoob. They do the same job but your face doesn't hit the windscreen each time you feather the pedal. However... my style is heavy (and probably too late) on the brakes so the jury is out on the softer-feel calipers right now. I think I still actually prefer the AP set-up, TBH, but I'm sure the family will be happier with the arrangement once we get the time to get them out in the car
Chris B is still the Daddy! Mine is the new girlfriend on the block - looks nice now but after a couple of months in my hands the bodywork will be dented, the alloys kerbed, the engine cooked etc. But the ol' girl will still want to put in an appearance whenever there's a chance.
I went to Manchester for meetings today, so there's 300 miles on the clock now. I was stopped three times by people so curious they had to ask what it was. Funnily enough, one of them thought it was an Evo
300 more miles tomorrow, but still won't be run in till next week at the earliest
Oh!... and by the way - the wife's 2001 Audi went for an MOT today, and it failed!!
Spike... Yes, I'll be there, but I can't leave too late as I have ickle Miss Henrietta Houdini with me. Mind you, I could just pop a DVD on in the car for her to keep her occupied
Jag... get yer name sorted for the Xmas Bash - we'll be doing a test drive extravaganza at Litchfield
WR1500... Brakes are good, but it's a matter of preference, really. There's no real difference in stopping power between them and the AP's. Granted the discs are AP, but the Porsche caliper has a different feel - it's like getting out of an over-servo'ed Audi and into a scoob. They do the same job but your face doesn't hit the windscreen each time you feather the pedal. However... my style is heavy (and probably too late) on the brakes so the jury is out on the softer-feel calipers right now. I think I still actually prefer the AP set-up, TBH, but I'm sure the family will be happier with the arrangement once we get the time to get them out in the car
Chris B is still the Daddy! Mine is the new girlfriend on the block - looks nice now but after a couple of months in my hands the bodywork will be dented, the alloys kerbed, the engine cooked etc. But the ol' girl will still want to put in an appearance whenever there's a chance.
I went to Manchester for meetings today, so there's 300 miles on the clock now. I was stopped three times by people so curious they had to ask what it was. Funnily enough, one of them thought it was an Evo
300 more miles tomorrow, but still won't be run in till next week at the earliest
Oh!... and by the way - the wife's 2001 Audi went for an MOT today, and it failed!!
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:34 amCar looks so sweet mate
Time to try and talk the wife into getting rid of the 1 now
I want that car
Time to try and talk the wife into getting rid of the 1 now
I want that car
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:01 amBrilliant m8 so pleased u got the beast now ! look forward to seeing the car in the flesh ! I will be along on saturday to safend dood ! Next mod will be poppin one of those cossy lumps In the one !!!! I wish Lol
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:19 amGazman2054 wrote:Car looks so sweet mate
Time to try and talk the wife into getting rid of the 1 now
I want that car
Thanks, Gaz
. 18th November, matey - is your name down for the test drives yet?Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:23 amWR1 WOZA wrote:Brilliant m8 so pleased u got the beast now ! look forward to seeing the car in the flesh ! I will be along on saturday to safend dood ! Next mod will be poppin one of those cossy lumps In the one !!!! I wish Lol
Have a word with them about the GP edition
Lightweight, cheaper than mine, but sadly not in 23G The purchasing experience is not polished but, by cracky, the car is!
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:27 amCan I drive it around Spa next year ? 
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:25 amHoudini wrote:Gazman2054 wrote:Car looks so sweet mate
Time to try and talk the wife into getting rid of the 1 now
I want that car
Thanks, Gaz
Ummm maybe
Even if we dont go to the christmas do i might drive down and meet up with you all for the trip to litchos
I havent shut up to the wife about this motor for about the last 6 weeks since it was in evo mag.
I keep leaving the mag open on the type25 page for her to see.
Think she's coming round
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:22 pmTorrekens wrote:Can I drive it around Spa next year ?
err..... you bend it, you pay for it
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:29 pmGazman2054 wrote:Houdini wrote:Gazman2054 wrote:Car looks so sweet mate
Time to try and talk the wife into getting rid of the 1 now
I want that car
Thanks, Gaz
Ummm maybe
Even if we dont go to the christmas do i might drive down and meet up with you all for the trip to litchos
I havent shut up to the wife about this motor for about the last 6 weeks since it was in evo mag.
I keep leaving the mag open on the type25 page for her to see.
Think she's coming round
Good luck! Type25oc coming?
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:29 pmHoudini wrote:Torrekens wrote:Can I drive it around Spa next year ?
err..... you bend it, you pay for it
You're on !
No probs to take Spike as passenger, I assume. Leather wipes off very easily
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:49 pmHoudini wrote:
The purchasing experience is not polished but, by cracky, the car is!
So they may have trouble delivering on this mission statement then;
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/supercars.asp
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:43 pmI keep looking at the site DOH!!! hope i dont go there!!
No nononononononononon!!!
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
DOH!!! hope i dont go there!!No nononononononononon!!!
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS
I MUST NOT GO TO LICHFIELDS