How entertaining is the CSR260 on a track?
Discussion
I'm trying to decide if I should be looking at a second hand CSR260 or a new R400. I've read the R400 will be harder work (in a fun way) on the track than the CSR.
I'm after something to use on the track (4-5 times a year) and for odd days out and fun runs in the summer. I like the sound of the more planted CSR for road use but I'm not sure about for track use. The CSR has more pace on the straights but the R400 is likely to be more fun and faster in the corners.
Does anyone driven a CSR on track days? If so what is it like?
I'm after something to use on the track (4-5 times a year) and for odd days out and fun runs in the summer. I like the sound of the more planted CSR for road use but I'm not sure about for track use. The CSR has more pace on the straights but the R400 is likely to be more fun and faster in the corners.
Does anyone driven a CSR on track days? If so what is it like?
If i go the superlight route i'd be looking at the standard chassis and try to keep the weight down.
I'm 6 ft 1 (average build) with size 12 feet so i'm a little concerned about peddle and leg room but i'm going to try them on for size to settle that.
Its just the driving feel i'm trying to get a handle on which is something you can't know for sure till you put your own car on the track.
I'm 6 ft 1 (average build) with size 12 feet so i'm a little concerned about peddle and leg room but i'm going to try them on for size to settle that.
Its just the driving feel i'm trying to get a handle on which is something you can't know for sure till you put your own car on the track.
Give me a couple of months and i will be able to answer my own question. I've put a deposit on a second hand CSR260 and pick it up this Friday!
I sat in several different models and decided I wanted the extra foot room around the peddles (height more than anything). The tillet seats in the SLR i tried were the most uncomfortable thing I've ever sat in so also decided the leather option was for me. Based on this, and my intended use of the car, the CSR260 seemed like the best option.
I just need to sort a silencer and a camera system before going for some track fun. Until then I'll be out catching some sun (fingers crossed) around my local B-roads
I sat in several different models and decided I wanted the extra foot room around the peddles (height more than anything). The tillet seats in the SLR i tried were the most uncomfortable thing I've ever sat in so also decided the leather option was for me. Based on this, and my intended use of the car, the CSR260 seemed like the best option.
I just need to sort a silencer and a camera system before going for some track fun. Until then I'll be out catching some sun (fingers crossed) around my local B-roads
Perhaps the question should have read: The SLR is blindingly quick on a track (when driven correctly) and at the same time allot of fun when provoked in corners (tail out).
Reviews for the CSR have said some of the rawness has gone, that the CSR is more civilised and the new suspension allows the power to be put down much easier and with less work from the driver.
Whilst this is great for road use i wasn't sure how much of the SLR "experience" would be gone on track.
As the car set up can affect this so much its perhaps not something that can be answered. But comments from past/present owners always help!
The weather for Friday is looking good, nearly there!
Reviews for the CSR have said some of the rawness has gone, that the CSR is more civilised and the new suspension allows the power to be put down much easier and with less work from the driver.
Whilst this is great for road use i wasn't sure how much of the SLR "experience" would be gone on track.
As the car set up can affect this so much its perhaps not something that can be answered. But comments from past/present owners always help!
The weather for Friday is looking good, nearly there!
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