Supercharged or not?
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The Wookie said:
That was me!! 
I swapped to an N/A as I do a lot of miles in mine, I've already racked up 18k since I picked it up in March and I covered 40k over 2 years in my S. I changed primarily as I was worried about my S going out of warranty with the miles I do and I wanted the better gearshift and interior of the newer models.
In going for the N/A the lower purchase price was a bonus but really it was the fact I was averaging 18-19mpg in my S whereas with the N/A it's typically 27-28mpg. I often get over 30mpg on a longer run too. It's not just the cost of fuel but the fact I fill up once or twice a week with the N/A whereas 3-4 times a week with the S was becoming fairly tedious.
The top end isn't as far off as you might think (you only really miss it on track IMHO) but I do miss the low down torque of the S. You do need to drop the N/A an extra gear to pick up speed swiftly on the motorway where you can ride the torque with the S. The torque also makes it easy to give it a prod and draw out a nice drift if you're so inclined. Without the supercharger you need to be carrying speed unless the front tyres are fresh and the rears worn so it's not really sensible away from the track.
If you're having it as a weekend car and aren't bothered by the extra purchase cost (after all you'll likely get most of it back when you come to sell it) then I'd have the S no question. If you're going to be doing more than 12k per year then the N/A is worth the performance compromise.
Hi again, it was really strange seeing the same car as mine in the local village, got in a right muddle trying to wave and flash my lights at the same time.I swapped to an N/A as I do a lot of miles in mine, I've already racked up 18k since I picked it up in March and I covered 40k over 2 years in my S. I changed primarily as I was worried about my S going out of warranty with the miles I do and I wanted the better gearshift and interior of the newer models.
In going for the N/A the lower purchase price was a bonus but really it was the fact I was averaging 18-19mpg in my S whereas with the N/A it's typically 27-28mpg. I often get over 30mpg on a longer run too. It's not just the cost of fuel but the fact I fill up once or twice a week with the N/A whereas 3-4 times a week with the S was becoming fairly tedious.
The top end isn't as far off as you might think (you only really miss it on track IMHO) but I do miss the low down torque of the S. You do need to drop the N/A an extra gear to pick up speed swiftly on the motorway where you can ride the torque with the S. The torque also makes it easy to give it a prod and draw out a nice drift if you're so inclined. Without the supercharger you need to be carrying speed unless the front tyres are fresh and the rears worn so it's not really sensible away from the track.
If you're having it as a weekend car and aren't bothered by the extra purchase cost (after all you'll likely get most of it back when you come to sell it) then I'd have the S no question. If you're going to be doing more than 12k per year then the N/A is worth the performance compromise.
Edited by The Wookie on Monday 22 September 17:04
Did the car you were working on have a big crash in the following weeks?
AlanH1 said:
Hi again, it was really strange seeing the same car as mine in the local village, got in a right muddle trying to wave and flash my lights at the same time.
Did the car you were working on have a big crash in the following weeks?
It was fairly bizarre! Strangely enough I spotted another white SR on the M6 when I was heading up to Knockhill a few weeks ago too and exchanged a flash and a wave!Did the car you were working on have a big crash in the following weeks?
Actually the big crash was a couple of rounds before, I ended up hitting a tree at about 90mph at Thruxton! Thankfully it's been crash free since then, looking at the speed traps most likely because it struggles to go fast enough to hit anything!
I have an S IPS and borrowed Lotus' NA IPS for a few weeks. In terms of power I didn't feel there was much in it. You revved the NA more but it made it more sporty to drive tbh. The engine seemed more freer revving than mine for some reason. Also, not sure why, but the steering seemed better too, lighter. I only once needed a bit more power and that was despite going on some runs hoons with other high powered cars. There was quite a big (relatively) difference in fuel consumption of about 5-6 mpg which I really noticed too.
Frimley111R said:
I have an S IPS and borrowed Lotus' NA IPS for a few weeks. In terms of power I didn't feel there was much in it. You revved the NA more but it made it more sporty to drive tbh. The engine seemed more freer revving than mine for some reason. Also, not sure why, but the steering seemed better too, lighter. I only once needed a bit more power and that was despite going on some runs hoons with other high powered cars. There was quite a big (relatively) difference in fuel consumption of about 5-6 mpg which I really noticed too.
On the steering point, does your S run 19 and 20 inch rims and the n/a 18 and 19 inch?Gassing Station | Evora | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff