Swapping cars for a run in Essex?

[nigelflack]

Hi,

I live in London and don't get out of the city for good driving much, but have recently rekindled my interest and have been out exploring the Essex roads.

I have a 2003 Boxster S, and it's very nice, but I'm quite tempted by something else - in particular an S2000 or a Z4/Z4M. I figure the only way to really know if I want to change is to drive them back to back on some fun roads.

Would anyone with one of those cars be interested in doing a bit of swapping around on a drive?

Cheers,

Nigel

[SB - Nigel]

just a note you probably already know - not too many electronic aids and interventions on a S2000 so you may not be able to drive it in the same way as you would a Boxster or Z4

also perhaps consider an Alpina Roadster

Edited by SB - Nigel on Thursday 1st April 20:53

[S2john]

To really enjoy the Essex B roads or any other twisties LOTUS is the way to go

[mrs triple s]

S2john said:

To really enjoy the Essex B roads or any other twisties LOTUS is the way to go

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[SB - Nigel]

S2john said:

To really enjoy the Essex B roads or any other twisties LOTUS is the way to go

Or a smaller engined Westie

But of the three the OP mentioned the S2000

[nigelflack]

SB - Nigel said:

just a note you probably already know - not too many electronic aids and interventions on a S2000 so you may not be able to drive it in the same way as you would a Boxster or Z4

also perhaps consider an Alpina Roadster

Edited by SB - Nigel on Thursday 1st April 20:53

Hmmm - well I'm on my 3rd Boxster, and it doesn't have PSM, nor did the other 2. I've done a few track events and spun three times on the track but driving on the road I'm way below those kinds of limits. I know the reputation of the S2000 and wouldn't exactly be going nuts.

Plus having joined ecurie25 recently I've had some time in a couple of Ferraris, an Audi R8 and a 600 hp tuned Nissan GTR.

I'd love to try a Lotus, I'd certainly add that to the list for some fun, but at 6'2" and 200 lbs there's just no way it's going to be a practical car for me.

So - anyone?

[Medic-one]

I live in Essex and know some lovely back roads here, so if you do get someone to swap vehicle's with let me know and i'll be happy to come along or guide a nice little road through the outback here

[BURNIE]

Im On My 3rd S2000 and also like you fancy another change !maybe we could have a little drive out also in Essex only prob i do have a vibration at present which am trying to get to the bottom of!maybe a couple weeks we coukld go out for a drive !The S is a great all rounder !
Last year we got 340 odd s2000 to italy from all over euro,there is a great folloing look here.......http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=25

[nigelflack]

Awesome.

I've got a few minor issues with mine too - vibration at 75+ mph and a few noises that I figure are typical Boxster suspension wear. I will probably get those sorted out in the next few weeks too.

Perhaps we shoot for some time in May?

[blackburn]

SB - Nigel said:

just a note you probably already know - not too many electronic aids and interventions on a S2000 so you may not be able to drive it in the same way as you would a Boxster or Z4

also perhaps consider an Alpina Roadster

Edited by SB - Nigel on Thursday 1st April 20:53

No electronic aids on my Boxster S...

[BURNIE]

Sound like a plan let me know if you fancy a drive out some time soon Burnie