Well, Milo is having a rest whilst I'm in Italy. Hired a car last night. Chap behind desk asked if I'd like to upgrade to a Fiat 500? He looked a bit crestfallen when I said 'no thanks'. So, I just had to show him a photo of Milo. He was most impressed with him and it left me feeling like a very proud owner. I do hope he's not missing me too much!

where in italy are you? having a nice time?

Well, Milo is having a rest whilst I'm in Italy. Hired a car last night.

That's scandalous you didn't drive there 

OK - the Koni's have been fitted....

I have driven back from Manchester to Liverpool then home so, motorway; A roads; B roads; twisty roads; and bumpy roads full of pot holes over 50 miles.

Overall, I am pleased. However, they are a bit of a compromise in places (Sawbo - If you are reading this, Chris is right. For your requirements, you will be able to do better).

Motorway - Their effect is a bit strange here. Overall, the ride is more comfortable but they have the effect of being almost a bit too soft for me. I suspect if I ever were a passenger (unlikely and I am a very bad passenger in terms of feeling unwell) the sensation might make me feel a little bit sick. As a driver, it's fine. It certainly is not a negative thing.

A roads - much smoother and doubtless a bit more relaxing for longer journeys if that is your thing.

There ended my first part of the journey and, if I'm honest, I was beginning to wonder if I'd taken some of Milo's character away.

However:

B roads and twisty roads - There is just far more confidence in the car that it isn't going to bite you in the backside. It is a far smoother ride with a greater degree of control if the surface is uneven meaning you can carry more speed through the corners. . It isn't just a comfort thing.

Potholes generally - well, we live up a farm track. Usually, I have a route to swerve along to avoid the holes (at some speed) to get back home. Now, the speed is the same but the route is straighter.

So, as I say, overall, a very happy bunny and a very happy Milo.

Before I leave this topic, there has been some dealer-bashing going on of late. I make no comment as to the justification. I, however, would just like to say thank you to Bauer Millett for fitting them; for the tea; and the idle gossip whilst I waited. However, I did mean it when I said I'm not going to be buying a yellow 695. 

Good stuff, shame you didn't have them before the weekend  I totally agree for track work you need something with a bit more oomph but for the everyday driver they answer most of the problems. I quite like the motorway feel but then we have had a ton of old Citroens so used to a 'floaty' ride. It's a great feeling not having the back end dancing and the front end not crashing isn't it? 

Yes. Just got to make sure I keep a clean licence now.....

Good stuff, shame you didn't have them before the weekend  I totally agree for track work you need something with a bit more oomph but for the everyday driver they answer most of the problems. I quite like the motorway feel but then we have had a ton of old Citroens so used to a 'floaty' ride. It's a great feeling not having the back end dancing and the front end not crashing isn't it? 

one day I will get some.

P.S. I love the understated look of your car 

So do I.   

Glad to hear there is a little clan of them forming. If I'm not mistaken, we still need more pictures from you.....

I understand, especailly with the upgrades and changes you've made. I must say we both find the Sabelts very comfortable, even though my wife is much more svelte than me.  I've just looked and I see that you have an S2000 as well. I have one of its forefather's - a Honda S800 which was really a seminal sports car. The little engine is a jewel, as you'd expect from Honda.

Regarding photos, I did take some but left my camera in the UK - must be getting old.  I'm back on the 12th February so will hopefully post them on the site over that weekend.

Cheers