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Simondi · 1st October 2007, 19:44

ohh yes. sweet

Tatts · 1st October 2007, 19:59

Sorry, but I agree with Tourerfogey on this.

Yes, it shows impressive acceleration.

But, if you were driving on a dual carriageway at a steady 60, and went to overtake a BMW towing a trailer, and as you got level with him he accelerated away, you'd not be happy.

He also gets a bit close to the other car on the inside lane too whilst performing that manoeuvre.

Simon · 3rd October 2007, 21:06

Okay... We all know the driver of the 260 should know better and that his actions may perhaps land him a long chat with a police officer but hey.... it wasn't half fun to watch

Roverama · 5th October 2007, 10:51

Very bad, but very good !

baxlin · 5th October 2007, 16:17

Years ago I had an 1159cc Viva, and my father-in-law offered to lend me his caravan for a holiday, but not his car. No matter, my Dad had a Lada-shape Fiat 124 SS (the 1600 TwinCam engine IIRC), with a towbar on, which he let me use.

Trouble was, the Fiat's performance with the 'Van on was actually better than my Viva solo, and I literally forgot I'd got the van on the back as I went to overtake a truck on the Derby ring-road.

Only the road-awareness and professionalism of the truck driver, who braked heavily to let me in, avoided what could have been a nasty accident. I was only in my mid/late 20's at the time, but had an RAF driving licence as well as 10 years experience, so I should have known better.

So I reckon I agree with Mr Fogey on this one - bin there, done that!

malcolm

Tim · 5th October 2007, 17:15

The clip as I understand it is, the van is driven by the son of the 260 driver so they were aware of the potential of the car.:SHOCKED:

Jamie · 5th October 2007, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

The clip as I understand it is, the van is driven by the son of the 260 driver so they were aware of the potential of the car.:SHOCKED:

Which explains why they were filming it in the first place.....nice bit of induction roar...but... tut tut Mr ZT260 towing a trailer driver...wouldnt catch me doing that with my caravan...uh uh...nope...never....no sireee

Not unless I switch the secret Ronny device on anyway....release the deisel beasty....doesnt quite sound the same does it?

SH4RKY · 17th October 2007, 10:50

The car is Super Charged. Its for sale on piston heads, the one thats up for 20k.

Simon · 17th October 2007, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by SH4RKY

The car is Super Charged. Its for sale on piston heads, the one thats up for 20k.

to the Club Sharky!

Do you know this car then or have you just seen it on Pistonheads for sale and then saw the video of the same car?

SH4RKY · 24th October 2007, 14:59

Oh, hello

I signed up a while ago when looking for a 260, but haven't got round to posting anything here yet. Bit of a dull first post too, haha. Thanks for the welcome.

I dont know the car, but its been mentioned on XPF and Two-Sixties and a friend showed me the pistonheads link. Just linked the text and pics with the video.

5th October 2007, 17:15	#16
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	The clip as I understand it is, the van is driven by the son of the 260 driver so they were aware of the potential of the car.:SHOCKED: __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

1st October 2007, 19:44	#11
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	ohh yes. sweet

1st October 2007, 19:59	#12
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Sorry, but I agree with Tourerfogey on this. Yes, it shows impressive acceleration. But, if you were driving on a dual carriageway at a steady 60, and went to overtake a BMW towing a trailer, and as you got level with him he accelerated away, you'd not be happy. He also gets a bit close to the other car on the inside lane too whilst performing that manoeuvre.

3rd October 2007, 21:06	#13
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Okay... We all know the driver of the 260 should know better and that his actions may perhaps land him a long chat with a police officer but hey.... it wasn't half fun to watch

5th October 2007, 10:51	#14
Roverama Last chance saloon SAAB 900S Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 123 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Very bad, but very good !

5th October 2007, 16:17	#15
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Years ago I had an 1159cc Viva, and my father-in-law offered to lend me his caravan for a holiday, but not his car. No matter, my Dad had a Lada-shape Fiat 124 SS (the 1600 TwinCam engine IIRC), with a towbar on, which he let me use. Trouble was, the Fiat's performance with the 'Van on was actually better than my Viva solo, and I literally forgot I'd got the van on the back as I went to overtake a truck on the Derby ring-road. Only the road-awareness and professionalism of the truck driver, who braked heavily to let me in, avoided what could have been a nasty accident. I was only in my mid/late 20's at the time, but had an RAF driving licence as well as 10 years experience, so I should have known better. So I reckon I agree with Mr Fogey on this one - bin there, done that! malcolm

17th October 2007, 10:50	#18
SH4RKY Regular poster ZT260 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B'Ham Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	The car is Super Charged. Its for sale on piston heads, the one thats up for 20k.

24th October 2007, 14:59	#20
SH4RKY Regular poster ZT260 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B'Ham Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Oh, hello I signed up a while ago when looking for a 260, but haven't got round to posting anything here yet. Bit of a dull first post too, haha. Thanks for the welcome. I dont know the car, but its been mentioned on XPF and Two-Sixties and a friend showed me the pistonheads link. Just linked the text and pics with the video.