GR 86 Test drive

GR 86 Test drive

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sherbertdip

Original Poster:

1,129 posts

120 months

Friday 10th May
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Today I test drove a GR86, whilst I wasn't surprised by road noise on some surfaces, engine (augmented) sound, what I was surprised was that I found it very difficult to set off smoothly and also have a smooth 1st to 2nd gear, I don't think its me as I have absolutely no problem in my Caterham, which was the car I actually drove to the test.

Anybody else experienced this?

TheGroover

958 posts

276 months

Friday 10th May
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It takes a while to get used to. I've had mine over a year and the first 10 mins after start up 1st to 2nd can still be tricky. Fine after that though.

Composite Guru

2,240 posts

204 months

Friday 10th May
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Yes the bite point is quite high. I sit a little further back to compensate. Works well for me.

I love the car. Drives so well on the backroads.

sherbertdip

Original Poster:

1,129 posts

120 months

Sunday 12th May
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Thanks for insight, in hindsight moving the seat back a touch could have helped, I will find out when I collect one on the 1st of June, quite looking forward to it biggrin

Composite Guru

2,240 posts

204 months

Sunday 12th May
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sherbertdip said:
Thanks for insight, in hindsight moving the seat back a touch could have helped, I will find out when I collect one on the 1st of June, quite looking forward to it biggrin
Nice one. You won’t be disappointed.

Pop over to https://www.gr-zoo.com/ for other helpful advice.

sherbertdip

Original Poster:

1,129 posts

120 months

Thursday 16th May
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Composite Guru said:
Nice one. You won’t be disappointed.

Pop over to https://www.gr-zoo.com/ for other helpful advice.
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