First week of ownership CTR GT

Smithyp1 · 8th September 2008, 11:42

So far so good im glad to say.

But, 2 minor things.

1. PLEASE STOP RAINING Havnt had chance to see my car clean yet !!

2. Type R mats ..... Is it just me and my foot position or is it the quality of the carpet? Basically, ive only done 162 miles since last monday, but already i have noticed 2 wear marks where my heel must sit when on the accelerator and when my other foot uses the clutch.
I am using the foot rest as much as possible to stop the clutch foot position, but after only 162 miles i didnt expect to see wear marks in the carpet !!! So is it my foot position or rubbish quality which i would hope not with the cost of them !!!

Apart from that, it's a fantastic car, loving every minute of it, always getting lots of looks and comments.

Lets hope it continues......

ChillTypeR · 8th September 2008, 11:45

Same here, have a few minor gripes but absolitly love it.

illegalhunter · 8th September 2008, 11:46

Premium mat are really pants mats. Your not alone on this complaint

Wheelchair · 8th September 2008, 11:48

Glad to hear you're enjoying your spaceship experience!

Its good to focus on the good points of the car rather than the little niggles!

Smithyp1 · 8th September 2008, 11:49

Oh, also i am becoming very lazy !!

I keep using the arm rest and im paranoid im gonna wear the damn thing out !

So, being sad, i keep opening it so that i dont use it...he he what a plonker eh !

Wheelchair · 8th September 2008, 11:54

Lazy beggar!

Actually the i-Shift is making me very lazy. Its so easy just to leave it in auto, I didn't use the paddles once this morning.

FWH · 8th September 2008, 11:57

My mats are wearing quickly too. Saw marks after a week or so.

illegalhunter · 8th September 2008, 11:59

After the first wash there will be swirl marks , i dont care how carefull you are.

Smithyp1 · 8th September 2008, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

After the first wash there will be swirl marks , i dont care how carefull you are.

Even with the sheepskin mit i have bought?

NoNumpty · 8th September 2008, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithyp1

So far so good im glad to say.

But, 2 minor things.

1. PLEASE STOP RAINING Havnt had chance to see my car clean yet !!

2. Type R mats ..... Is it just me and my foot position or is it the quality of the carpet? Basically, ive only done 162 miles since last monday, but already i have noticed 2 wear marks where my heel must sit when on the accelerator and when my other foot uses the clutch.
I am using the foot rest as much as possible to stop the clutch foot position, but after only 162 miles i didnt expect to see wear marks in the carpet !!! So is it my foot position or rubbish quality which i would hope not with the cost of them !!!

Apart from that, it's a fantastic car, loving every minute of it, always getting lots of looks and comments.

Lets hope it continues......

OK stop wearing high heels then

Smithyp1 · 8th September 2008, 12:16

Damn, i knew my secret would get out eventually ......

illegalhunter · 8th September 2008, 12:18

Check the car right now i bet you in the dealer vallet has left you with swirls.

carbon · 8th September 2008, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithyp1

Oh, also i am becoming very lazy !!

I keep using the arm rest and im paranoid im gonna wear the damn thing out !

So, being sad, i keep opening it so that i dont use it...he he what a plonker eh !

I have a folded hand-towel over mine so I don't wear the alcantara.

R-2 · 8th September 2008, 15:22

I have been known to wear heels occasionally

and done over 6000 miles in mine with no visible wear on my Type R mats. (the red ones).

A quick going over with a vacuum cleaner gets them looking as good as new

which is amazing considering the amount of time i spend in muddy places

NoNumpty · 8th September 2008, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-2

I have been known to wear heels occasionally

and done over 6000 miles in mine with no visible wear on my Type R mats. (the red ones).

A quick going over with a vacuum cleaner gets them looking as good as new

which is amazing considering the amount of time i spend in muddy places

Whoooaaaaahaaaayyyy

illegalhunter · 8th September 2008, 16:07

Do you think a CTR is the start of cross dressing

Smithyp1 · 8th September 2008, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Do you think a CTR is the start of cross dressing

Maybe you should start a poll......the questions i will leave up to you

Marc W · 8th September 2008, 17:07

My mats are fine, but then I have got two rubber mats from my previous car over the top of them!

8th September 2008, 11:42	#1 (permalink)
Smithyp1 Join Date: 22nd July 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 274 Thanks: 54 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	First week of ownership CTR GT So far so good im glad to say. But, 2 minor things. 1. PLEASE STOP RAINING Havnt had chance to see my car clean yet !! 2. Type R mats ..... Is it just me and my foot position or is it the quality of the carpet? Basically, ive only done 162 miles since last monday, but already i have noticed 2 wear marks where my heel must sit when on the accelerator and when my other foot uses the clutch. I am using the foot rest as much as possible to stop the clutch foot position, but after only 162 miles i didnt expect to see wear marks in the carpet !!! So is it my foot position or rubbish quality which i would hope not with the cost of them !!! Apart from that, it's a fantastic car, loving every minute of it, always getting lots of looks and comments. Lets hope it continues......

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 402 Times in 387 Posts iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear you're enjoying your spaceship experience! Its good to focus on the good points of the car rather than the little niggles!

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