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Just back from the annual SEATCupra.Net 'Ring trip where I took the A2 out for 7 laps. It was a gruelling trip for the 1.4 75 TDI given we went to Switzerland beforehand, had the bikes on the roof and on the way back from germany the rear stacked with crates of beer!
A top trip, at which many were suprised to see an A2 lapping the 'ring! Had some very amusing laps - sticking with and passing a Porsche Boxter and 944 turbo plus a Lotus Exige on one lap of 50% dry, 50% wet will always be remembered Overall she handled well, obviously lacked grunt but was good fun nevertheless! My best lap was 10:43 with a few yellow flags in place - only exactly 60s slower than my best time last year in my SEAT Cordoba TDI '130' with upgraded brakes/suspension/engine etc - a good showing I thought!
1900 miles in total, of which the return journey in convoy was problematic given 90 MPH was the max possible on the autobahns and most of the time was spent with the pedel to the floor (resulting in a fair bit of oil burnage - 1L added today).
More pics to come if/as I get them!
A top trip, at which many were suprised to see an A2 lapping the 'ring! Had some very amusing laps - sticking with and passing a Porsche Boxter and 944 turbo plus a Lotus Exige on one lap of 50% dry, 50% wet will always be remembered Overall she handled well, obviously lacked grunt but was good fun nevertheless! My best lap was 10:43 with a few yellow flags in place - only exactly 60s slower than my best time last year in my SEAT Cordoba TDI '130' with upgraded brakes/suspension/engine etc - a good showing I thought!
1900 miles in total, of which the return journey in convoy was problematic given 90 MPH was the max possible on the autobahns and most of the time was spent with the pedel to the floor (resulting in a fair bit of oil burnage - 1L added today).
More pics to come if/as I get them!