Split personalities:
Discussion
I drive a boring old corolla.
There are many things that could be better, notchy gearbox and wobbly chassis included.
However, when you rag the tits out of it it seems to come alive and become rather enjoyable.
It has to be driven in a certain way to make decent progress and deliver enjoyment.
Does your car require balls out driving to become enjoyable???
There are many things that could be better, notchy gearbox and wobbly chassis included.
However, when you rag the tits out of it it seems to come alive and become rather enjoyable.
It has to be driven in a certain way to make decent progress and deliver enjoyment.
Does your car require balls out driving to become enjoyable???
Had a similar thing when I bought my 996 model Porsche 911.
Within the first few weeks, after the joy and euphoria of owning such a lovely thing had died down, I started to think about the driving of it.
I then began to think I'd made a bit of a mistake. I didn't really like it, being honest. It didn't seem that fast, it didn't seem to be that great round corners, it just didn't seem...that great. I was dissapoint.
But then after talking to fellow PH'ers in the Porsche forum, realising I'd bought a totally different type of car compared to my previous diet of front-drive things, re-learning my driving style to suit the car and exploit it's advantages (instead of fighting it thinking it should do this / that) then, wow!
Took about 2 months in total to 'click' with it, and suddenly it was great - in fact amazing! To really have fun and utilise to the full it's advantages required a more 'enthusiastic' driving style, granted - especially the engine, it's a bit 'two stroke' and doesn't deliver it's power proper until high rpm.
Within the first few weeks, after the joy and euphoria of owning such a lovely thing had died down, I started to think about the driving of it.
I then began to think I'd made a bit of a mistake. I didn't really like it, being honest. It didn't seem that fast, it didn't seem to be that great round corners, it just didn't seem...that great. I was dissapoint.
But then after talking to fellow PH'ers in the Porsche forum, realising I'd bought a totally different type of car compared to my previous diet of front-drive things, re-learning my driving style to suit the car and exploit it's advantages (instead of fighting it thinking it should do this / that) then, wow!
Took about 2 months in total to 'click' with it, and suddenly it was great - in fact amazing! To really have fun and utilise to the full it's advantages required a more 'enthusiastic' driving style, granted - especially the engine, it's a bit 'two stroke' and doesn't deliver it's power proper until high rpm.
My Z4 was a terrible car to drive normally. The wheels followed every camber and the ride was really stiff. Start to press on though and the car was totally transformed into a genuine good fun sportscar that was able to make swift, enjoyable progress. I would have another, but only as a Sunday morning car.
ks around town. Get it on proper clear roads tho and it comes to life.Studio117 said:
I drive a boring old corolla.
I too drive a boring old '93 Corolla. 1.3 litre carbed model. When you push it really hard it sounds like it is about to expire. At no point does it get any better, at anything. I once revved it to 6000rpm, and it took five minutes to recover before the misfires stopped.
Come to think of it, my old Morris 8 hot rod, with 3.5 Rover v8 power, rode as rough as guts at low speeds, but get it on the motorway at 80+ and the ride became rock steady and smooth. Even an old hot rod buddy was amazed how taught and responsive it became. The engine was just about in the right range, so 80-100 was great fun. I once drove up from London to Birmingham at 85mph, having a ball.....then I ran out of petrol. No gauge y'see......
Honda Type R.
Missus drives it: Performs like a slightly stiff riding 1.8 litre family saloon, quiet, comfortable, practical and fairly economical.
I drive it: A screaming 2.2 litre road going BTCC car that likes a drink.
It's not just rubbish until it's being thrashed, it's a proper dual personality car. As far as compromises go, I love it.
Missus drives it: Performs like a slightly stiff riding 1.8 litre family saloon, quiet, comfortable, practical and fairly economical.
I drive it: A screaming 2.2 litre road going BTCC car that likes a drink.
It's not just rubbish until it's being thrashed, it's a proper dual personality car. As far as compromises go, I love it.
Edited by Kozy on Monday 23 July 09:55
Studio117 said:
I drive a boring old corolla.
There are many things that could be better, notchy gearbox and wobbly chassis included.
However, when you rag the tits out of it it seems to come alive and become rather enjoyable.
It has to be driven in a certain way to make decent progress and deliver enjoyment.
Does your car require balls out driving to become enjoyable???
Surely this is because it's a boring car in every way, yet driving quickly can be fun regardless. But it doesn't really make the car any better though does it.There are many things that could be better, notchy gearbox and wobbly chassis included.
However, when you rag the tits out of it it seems to come alive and become rather enjoyable.
It has to be driven in a certain way to make decent progress and deliver enjoyment.
Does your car require balls out driving to become enjoyable???
Or to put it another way, drinking crap beer will still get you drunk. But being drunk doesn't mean the beer is suddenly great.
The puma is a bit like this. I have done a fair amount of sensible driving recently in an attempt save a bit of cash. At low speed and under 4k rpm it really feels a bit of an old dog, all of its squeeks and rattles let them selves be known. Driving slow its just a 13 year old hatch with inherent niggles. On a hoon, keeping it above 4k it comes alive, it loves to be thrown about and the more revs the better. Only my lack of faith in the brakes hold me back. Although I must admit that after a recent rare hoon through the peak district, Stoping off at a pub for a drink in the sun and to stretch my legs, getting out and seeing a little smoke from the brakes put a smile on my face.
I will miss it when its gone.
I will miss it when its gone.
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff