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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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as above how did you find the drive etc?did you regret doing it etc??
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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me and no never regretted it,although i do still love saphs hence why ive bought another 1 aswell
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I have had both 2wd and 4wd saffs and now i have a 3dr I loved my 4x4 saff but the 3dr is hard and turns alot more heads deffo keeps me awake on the road LOL
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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3 doors are best although the shell feels a bit flexi compared to the saff but you just feel more special and agressive in a 3door. I went from saff to 3 door back to saff hated it and gone through 2 3 doors to find a nice one again.

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i am not sure what to do dont want to be disappointed with a 3 door and regret selling my sapp which i have had for 7 years
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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i have had one of each and imho the 4x4 saff drives the nicest but my 3 door scared the living shit out of me lol
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie rich
i have had one of each and imho the 4x4 saff drives the nicest but my 3 door scared the living shit out of me lol

yes but your 3 door was a bit different lol!!you have no idea how much i regret to getting that one!
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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why change your saff if your happy with it ? it does look a nice one
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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I've not had a saph - went straight from an S2 to 3 door as I knew I'd throw money down the drain if I got a saph before what I really wanted.

3 door is a bit more special and certainly rarer. I personally love the looks over a taxi and they seem to hold their money better as well Get a good one mate and you won't look back I'm sure. They can be a bit twitchy though
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Doug, you're a whore.........
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always wanted a 3 door tbh but yes i do like my sapp alot i have had her for 7 years !!think your old one has disappeared lol!
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Originally Posted by staffi
Doug, you're a whore.........

A cheap one as well!
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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[/quote]think your old one has disappeared lol![/quote]

my old one?
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3 door fella steves old one
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how life been treating you pete glad to see you have her back
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just got me 3dr today even though i found out it needs a new petrol tank i still dont regret it lol.
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
3 door fella steves old one
it was at rs combe this year
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ah cool!!hopefully will see it at national day!
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Originally Posted by cossie rich
how life been treating you pete glad to see you have her back
Hey Rich,

I'm good thanks mate you?? what are you driving now pal??
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Gone 4x4 Sapphire, 3 Door , Rouse Sport.
Out of all of them the Rouse drives the best.
(But I kept them all.........oooops)
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just got a disco and a raptor quad at the mo trying to get another saff but every time i get close something goes wrong i love your rims yours has to be one of the top saff in the country now surely all the best mate
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only behind my one aint that right pete
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Originally Posted by cossie rich
just got a disco and a raptor quad at the mo trying to get another saff but every time i get close something goes wrong i love your rims yours has to be one of the top saff in the country now surely all the best mate
Thanks for that Rich, nice comments..

Yes, it's had AP 6pots and 362mm discs, brand new 18" Comps fitted too, over 3.5k...
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best single mod you can do to the 3dr is change the front anti roll bar to a 2wd saff one

make straight line stablity better , i have moved the front castor an extra 20mm more forward than a normal 3dr

10mm more than a 2wd saff
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doug
found this on the rsoc site theres a few pics of it in the welsh section
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t020708001.jpg
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
only behind my one aint that right pete


whoops did i miss that bit out sorry mate
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Originally Posted by cossie rich
doug
found this on the rsoc site theres a few pics of it in the welsh section
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t020708001.jpg

cool cheers fella
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Originally Posted by staffi
Thanks for that Rich, nice comments..

Yes, it's had AP 6pots and 362mm discs, brand new 18" Comps fitted too, over 3.5k...

any jobs at your place....... there can't be much more you can do
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I'm seriously considering it, but to be honest handling etc never crossed my mind. I'm just considering it because i've always wanted one.
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Originally Posted by cossie rich
any jobs at your place....... there can't be much more you can do
Lol,

It's perfect Rich, would be great with a GT30 on ....
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I'd love another 3dr by the way, if someone wants my Saff.......
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My gf has a 4x4 saff and i have a 3 door. The saff feels alot safer on the road but the 3 doors more fun.i have got a 2wd front anti roll bar to fit to the 3 door also
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3 door is twitchier thats for sure had a 450 ish hp 3 door and got a 480 saph now and saph is far supperior as a road car imo. miss the looks of the 3 door though. few picks she was a beauty.





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Originally Posted by scoooby slayer
3 door is twitchier thats for sure had a 450 ish hp 3 door and got a 480 saph now and saph is far supperior as a road car imo. miss the looks of the 3 door though

like i said change the front anti roll bar and the cars sound
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i sooo miss my 3dr
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Originally Posted by R4N S S
i sooo miss my 3dr

i told you you would

thats why there no point me getting rid of mine ill just buy other cars
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i knew i would miss it but needs must.

Still got loads of parts in my lockup which dont really want to sell as I know I will have another one day and will need these parts.

fcuking astra diseasel is doing my head in lol
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We had both at the same time, and altho i love the look of the 3dr i just prefer the drive of the 4x4 saph cossie.

but theres not a lot in it if im honest... they are both great cars.
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