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vantage83

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74 posts

164 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2012
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I have purchased a R400 duratec from cc which is getting delivered on Monday!

I cant wait so excited but very aprehensive about POWER!

Any tips or suggestion's on ownership?

Dan




vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2012
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Thanks guys I have had quick cars before v8 vantage, Elise 111s, vx220 turbo.

The car is a r400 super light in metallic orange with black stripes and wheels.

It's had a full factory 220 upgrade, composite seats, lowered floor, battery detach, weather gear, armour fend.

It's wet sump but had been advised that alsong as I don't fit slicks on track it won't be a problem.

Hope I fit in ok! I'm 6 1 and 13st but I understand thatshould be fine but I will need proper driving shoes.

vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Wednesday 22nd February 2012
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Yeah I don't doubt that at all!

That's why I've bought one I suppose.

Just need to learn how to drive it properly I suppose, keep things smooth and concentrate.

Have you ever drove your in the wet?

vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Yes it is r400 ffs I'm loving the plate as well comes with the car!

Throttle response I have been told will be electric on the roller barrells!

Been to buy some suitable shoes to drive in today.

Thanks for the responses I'm so pleased!

vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Monday 27th February 2012
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I've just took delivery of the car cant wait to drive it home tonight!

Anyone got any idea's for outdoor covers?

vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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The car was unreal!!!

Brutally fast.

Im gonna have a look at the stormforce tonight to buy.

Yes that is the car only now its minus a dog.

vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Tuesday 28th February 2012
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Ha that is very very true!!

Crazy speed.....

Cant wait to drive on Sunday.


vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Friday 2nd March 2012
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Thanks Steve,

So how often do you drive your on the road?

How long have you had the car?

vantage83

Original Poster:

74 posts

164 months

Saturday 3rd March 2012
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Yeah steve I would tend to agree with you!

I need to speak to my insurance company admiral about track days do you think they will be ok?

Just so I can book for some track days in confidence. As you pointed out to exploit it fully it needs a track.

Got my stormforce cover today its amazing well worth the money.


vantage83

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74 posts

164 months

Sunday 4th March 2012
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Yes I hae just checked with my ins they wont do trackdays.

I will call reis tommorrow.