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Out of curiosity, what is it about continental cars that give them the better road holding manners over cars from other countries? It's not just about the weight is it, since a smaller family hatchback like a Focus or an Astra feels so much more secure at speed than lets say, a Camry?

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/05/cruel-s...d-as-a-hyundai/

Hi Guys, anyone can do a comparison for the above 3 tyres? Pros and Cons for each tyre? Personal Experience for each tyre? The deulers are stock on my car and thinking about changing it to the ContiCrossContact or the RH06. Advisable? Size: 255/55/R18

Hi peeps...its me again.. am thinking of getting a conti car wif all the safety gadgets like brake force distribution, wheel sensors etc...cos planning to have a kid...its muz b auto n rather sporty too... Any idea on wad to get?? was thinking of the golf gti and golf r32...wad are the prices like n insurance for me to be est upon?? i am 25 yr old....passed my license 7yrs ago when i was 18

Everyone, I am driving a Chevrolet Optra 1.6 Auto. My stock tyre is Yokohama S306 195/55/R15. While my stock tyre's grip is good, it is way too noisy for my liking. I need to replace my tyre soon, and I would like to get everyone's comment on the 2 tyres I have shortlisted. Please give me your comments as you have driven before, not from magazines/reviews etc. I am looking for a tyre which has good grip and reasonable quietness. (Ya, we all know that grip and quietness is inversely proportioned) Thank you very much.

Hi folks, i plan to change to 'Continental' brand tyres. Went to STamford Tyres and was quoted for 185/65/R14 , model Continental EcoContact 3 ; 4 tyres $330 . Reasonable ?? Thanks for your comments ? Any other shop that u know of that carry Continental brand as well. Thanks!

Anyone here using Continental ContiSportContact2s? I'm considering getting this tyre, among others such as Potenza S-03, Michelin Pilot Sports. How do you all find the CSC2s? Thanks for ya advice in advance!

Can someone enlighten me on Continental CPC. Heard quite good review on that model. Checked with stamford and was quoted $120 per piece.

I always knew that the Bentley has big brakes... i never imagine it could be this big. btw, that's a 20" rim in the picture

What's so special about a conti car's brake pads that it emmits so much brake dust? Why can't conti cars use the Jap brake pads that do not emit so much brake dust?

Just yesterday evening. Price inclusive of COE should be around 700,000 give or take. One of the fastest coupes or GTs you can buy.

What a rare sight. Was sipping coffee and observing cars through the window at Olio Dome at Wheelock Place yesterday afternoon. Then a brown Bentley Continental GT Coupe turned into Scotts Road. Now I wonder how many of these cars get a taste of Singapore roads...?

guys, m thinking of changing tyres to cpc 2. anyone used it before care to comment on them? thanks.

This is my personal view so take it with a pinch of salt. F1 GSD3 - 29,000km CSC2 - 400km Steering Input/Rolling Resistance The CSC2 has much lower rolling resistance and this is very obvious because the steering is much "lighter" and the car reacts to steering input in ultra quick time. Add this quick response to our 156's quick rack of 2.2 turns lock-to-lock and its a joy to switch lanes and overtake. (I am doing that like nobody's business now). The car is also able to cruise for a longer distance without the need for throttle input. Ride The sidewalls are REALLY SOFT!!! Most of the time I was on 33 PSI with the F1 GSD3. With the CSC2, I am currently on 34 PSI. Did several runs over at Changi Costal Road where there are lots of speed strips. When going slow, the ride was quite hard (i.e. no bounce) when we were on the F1 GSD3 but with the CSC2..... going slow is NOT an option. The car literally BOUNCE!!! So if you have CSC2, go over speed strips faster than normal then you will be fine. It is unfair to judge the noise level now because when the FA GSD3 were new. They were also very quiet. Rubber Compound I am no chemist but the F1 GSD 3 seems to have a softer compound because you can see stuffs like tissues, sand, grass etc. stuck to the tyre at the end of every drive. The CSC2 looks pretty clean. No stuffs sticking on the rubber. Traction IMHO, the F1 GSD3 has better traction/grip. Its "bite" on the tarmac is very reassuring. While on the CSC2, I had to do execute a hard braking maneuver once when a taxi strayed into my path as I was accelerating past Xkmh, (number deleted for sanity). Although the car did stop in time, the initial "bite" was just not there. But considering the comments above on Steering Input/Rolling Resistance and Rubber Compound, I think it makes sense. Conclusion Now I am accelerating, driving and changing lanes much faster than before but then I don't have the confidence to drive as aggressively due to the reduced traction (perceived or otherwise). Cheers Cool_jazz

Dear Friends and Associates, Borderless World, a marketing consultancy is conducting a focus group research for a client who is a global automotive component manufacturer. We would like to invite you and your friends to participate in this research. This research aims to provide an insight into continental car drivers' preferences and will be used to improve products and services. Participants need to be drivers/owners of continental cars (i.e. non-Japanese makes like Audi, Opel, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Renault, Ford, SAAB, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagon etc.) We will be conducting 2 sessions comprising of 10 participants each. The first session will focus on General Drivers (You drive because you need to get from point A to point B), and the second on Car Enthusiasts (You love driving and cars, read motoring magazines, know about modification and upgrades and generally a lot more about cars then the average driver.) Details are as follows: Date: 28.08.03 (Thurs) - General Car Drivers 29.08.03 (Fri) - Car Enthusiasts Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Venue: Safra Town Club (Diagonally opposite Merchant Court Hotel) 29 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059923 Refreshments and parking rebates will be provided. A token of appreciation will also be given for your time and effort. More importantly, you will be helping in shaping important marketing elements of product, pricing and promotional issues. If you are interested, kindly reply to [email protected] a.s.a.p with the following details: Full Name: Car driven: Group Type (General Driver/Car enthusiast): Age: Company Name: Industry Type: Designation: Mobile No: We will issue you an email confirmation of participation upon verification and qualification. Feel free to call me for further clarification. Thank you. Warm regards, Michael A. Png Research Manager Office: 62584980 Mobile: 98248487

I think I see their logo up on the top of this section. Shouldn't they be in the Yank section?