Richard's (Brisky) Roomster

[@Lee]

But how many toys does one man really need

the man who asks that question should question his gender

[BossFox]

Am I the only one who read this? so getting ready for some serious performance mods Richard?

 

It was only £200 or so more for the performance version.

Seemed a no brainer.

 

Can't believe how good the ride is on 18" rims with 35 section tyres.

Way better than my rapid was on the same combo, really does feel like it's got 17" rims on when you drive it.

[tempra007]

the man who asks that question should question his gender

I have plenty of toys but none as insane as this though, but wait for the wrap :p

[old newbie2]

It was only £200 or so more for the performance version.

Seemed a no brainer.

 

Can't believe how good the ride is on 18" rims with 35 section tyres.

Way better than my rapid was on the same combo, really does feel like it's got 17" rims on when you drive it.

Does Air Ride = self levelling?

 

As in keeping the tyres in one piece &/or maintaining a constant ride height loaded or empty?

[BossFox]

Does Air Ride = self levelling?

 

Yes.

E level works on sensors so maintains the same ride height loaded or unloaded.

[Toxicvrs]

Yes.

E level works on sensors so maintains the same ride height loaded or unloaded.

Odd question, I know the Roomster has sod all towing allowance but could it tow with air?

[BossFox]

Odd question, I know the Roomster has sod all towing allowance but could it tow with air?

 

The car is rated to tow a certain weight from new.

I don't believe altering the suspension removes that right.

 

So yes, fine.

Being a 1.2tsi the towing limit will be too low for me to use anyway.

[RS939]

You have a spare car or 3 for Towing

[old newbie2]

Yes.

E level works on sensors so maintains the same ride height loaded or unloaded.

Thanks.

 

it might be a good retro-fit to an estate car, (our probable next car) if it doesn't half built-in self leveling.

[BossFox]

Thanks.

 

it might be a good retro-fit to an estate car, (our probable next car) if it doesn't half built-in self leveling.

 

It's about £3,750 with fitting if you tick all the options.

Scene tax.

 

I am sure you could get a self leveling rear set up far cheaper.

[BossFox]

So anyway, I used the Roomster on Saturday to pick the Wife and two children up from Heathrow.

They have not seen the car before...

 

On the way back to the car park my 5 year old son asks what car I brought.

I asked him to guess and he went through the list... all negative.

 

So I said to them to try and guess when we got to the car park and saw the cars lined up there.

As we walked round the corner and the rows of cars came into view my Wife said "Oh my God".

She got it spot on.  How did she know.

 

My son loved it.

[tempra007]

So anyway, I used the Roomster on Saturday to pick the Wife and two children up from Heathrow.

They have not seen the car before...

 

On the way back to the car park my 5 year old son asks what car I brought.

I asked him to guess and he went through the list... all negative.

 

So I said to them to try and guess when we got to the car park and saw the cars lined up there.

As we walked round the corner and the rows of cars came into view my Wife said "Oh my God".

She got it spot on.  How did she know.

 

My son loved it.

And the wife??

[vRS Joe]

And the wife??

You mean ex wife?

[BossFox]

And the wife??

 

Well, she did say "People keep looking at us" when we were driving home.

But I don't really care.

 

You mean ex wife?

 

  Fortunately I think I am lucky to have a wife that just lets me get on with it and doesn't pass judgement or ask about the cost.

[tempra007]

Well, she did say "People keep looking at us" when we were driving home.

But I don't really care.

 

 

  Fortunately I think I am lucky to have a wife that just lets me get on with it and doesn't pass judgement or ask about the cost.

Yet! wait until she wants something  Take That concert or BGT!

[BossFox]

Yet! wait until she wants something  Take That concert or BGT!

 

I can go with that.

Considering I'm leaving them to look after the fleet while off on a GT-R tour of Europe.

[Tomote]

I can go with that.

Considering I'm leaving them to look after the fleet while off on a GT-R tour of Europe.

You'll come back and they'll all have been sold.......

[KenONeill]

 

  Fortunately I think I am lucky to have a wife that just lets me get on with it and doesn't pass judgement or ask about the cost.

I'd say so, and for the rest of us there's the fact that you're not an @$$hat about how much income you have (meant as a compliment).

[tempra007]

I have only one issue with this build thread, my nice new Triumph Trophy fund is taking a big hit, I've just been researching airbags and I so want some  the wife hasn't noticed the fins on the rear spoiler, Airbags though???

[BossFox]

I have only one issue with this build thread, my nice new Triumph Trophy fund is taking a big hit, I've just been researching airbags and I so want some  the wife hasn't noticed the fins on the rear spoiler, Airbags though???

 

Sell it on the basis of ride comfort.

[BossFox]

You'll come back and they'll all have been sold.......

 

Note to self:  Hide logbooks.

[BossFox]

I'd say so, and for the rest of us there's the fact that you're not an @$$hat about how much income you have (meant as a compliment).

 

Thank you, appreciated.

I just love sharing my enthusiastic approach to cars really.

[Hyphons]

Thank you, appreciated.

I just love sharing my bloody bonkers approach to cars really.

Corrected for you

[tempra007]

Sell it on the basis of ride comfort.

That might just get through, she hates the ride at the minute and refuses to drive my car  (job done)

[BossFox]

Briskoda National 2015.

 

 

 

 

Courtesy of a fellow forum member/snapper.