RE: The rules of driving a supercar: Speed Matters
Discussion
I always drive my Huracan to the speed limit in a courteous manner. When im out in my car im not usually in a hurry to get anywhere, so I just chill and keep out the way of white van man and co chasing bumpers.
I love the noise and do indulge anyone that asks for a blip of the throttle. Any like minded enthusiasts I will always spare a minute for. The other day I was sitting within earshot of a couple with their young son who wanted a photo next to my car, the parents were very careful to point out to their son not to touch or get too close, which I thought was nice and responsible in this day and age.
I was also in a pub (Pepsi all the way officer) the other evening with a friend and the table next to us was occupied by 7/8 guys and at one point in the evening I heard one of them pipe up "have you seen that awesome new Lambo in the car park". Priceless, I sat there with a little grin on my face thinking that's mine
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I think there is an endearing etiquette to be obeyed when driving a supercar and it should always involve smiles and laughs.
I love the noise and do indulge anyone that asks for a blip of the throttle. Any like minded enthusiasts I will always spare a minute for. The other day I was sitting within earshot of a couple with their young son who wanted a photo next to my car, the parents were very careful to point out to their son not to touch or get too close, which I thought was nice and responsible in this day and age.
I was also in a pub (Pepsi all the way officer) the other evening with a friend and the table next to us was occupied by 7/8 guys and at one point in the evening I heard one of them pipe up "have you seen that awesome new Lambo in the car park". Priceless, I sat there with a little grin on my face thinking that's mine
. I think there is an endearing etiquette to be obeyed when driving a supercar and it should always involve smiles and laughs.
Jonny TVR said:
mikey k said:
Quite
Makes the rules when you are in a postion to obey them
Me I'd don't mind breaking those - aero up, lift on and not clean enough
Kays from Scottys Trip 002 by Mikey K 650S, on Flickr
The ride height seems very highMakes the rules when you are in a postion to obey them
Me I'd don't mind breaking those - aero up, lift on and not clean enough
Kays from Scottys Trip 002 by Mikey K 650S, on FlickrThe lift and aero are on.
legless said:
I'm fortunate enough to have a job that sees me regularly driving supercars.
Whenever I'm driving something eye-catching, it makes me drive extremely courteously and defensive.
Cheeky moves that I'd make in my Skoda Superb without anyone noticing would suddenly mark me out as a throbber of the highest order when attempted in something like an Aventador.
The point is, I tend to find that eye-catching cars tend to make people watch very carefully what you're doing. Any driving that people could perceive negatively tends to result much more hostility than if the same move was done in something mundane. Hence, I drive like a saint when I'm in a supercar, particularly if I'm around other traffic.
The other reason for this is that I find that people start concentrating on your car more than they are on their own driving. The number of times I've nearly had somebody drive into me because they were gawping is not even funny.
I would echo this comment, especially the last paragraph. I have had someone driving a car trying to photograph me using his phone as I passed him (mind you he was in an R8 - odd). I am nervous of going through roundabouts next to anyone. Because some drivers are looking at my car rather than at what they are doing, they end up taking a very erratic line.Whenever I'm driving something eye-catching, it makes me drive extremely courteously and defensive.
Cheeky moves that I'd make in my Skoda Superb without anyone noticing would suddenly mark me out as a throbber of the highest order when attempted in something like an Aventador.
The point is, I tend to find that eye-catching cars tend to make people watch very carefully what you're doing. Any driving that people could perceive negatively tends to result much more hostility than if the same move was done in something mundane. Hence, I drive like a saint when I'm in a supercar, particularly if I'm around other traffic.
The other reason for this is that I find that people start concentrating on your car more than they are on their own driving. The number of times I've nearly had somebody drive into me because they were gawping is not even funny.
I have had many, many more favourable comments than otherwise - I usually reply thank you very much. Some people are genuinely interested and I am happy to speak to them, although some just want to tell me what their other car is, or what they have owned before.
You don't have to have a big ego to drive a supercar. I try to avoid towns and busy roads. I have the car because I want it, not because of what other people might think of me (I'm a bit embarrassed about it sometimes).
Revving in tunnels and under bridges - I normally only do that if I am taking someone out (I do charity rides), but I must confess to second gear in one of the Birmingham tunnels a few months ago - F355 + Capristo - shame not to sometimes.
Durzel said:
I dunno, it's still Sainsburys. I'd do the shopping in my 458 at Tescos.
(not my photo. I got called out on the town Facebook group for my parking
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I park like this in my old cheap Saab (and other car). It's not harming anyone or taking up extra spaces, I simply don't want it dented!(not my photo. I got called out on the town Facebook group for my parking
)Edited by Durzel on Tuesday 18th July 19:58
Prohibiting said:
I park like this in my old cheap Saab (and other car). It's not harming anyone or taking up extra spaces, I simply don't want it dented!
To be fair a few people on Facebook pointed out that I'd parked at the far end of the car park and hadn't actually taken up more than one space, which I was glad of as I wouldn't want to wind people up with my parking (eg over two spaces etc)Jex said:
legless said:
I'm fortunate enough to have a job that sees me regularly driving supercars.
Whenever I'm driving something eye-catching, it makes me drive extremely courteously and defensive.
Cheeky moves that I'd make in my Skoda Superb without anyone noticing would suddenly mark me out as a throbber of the highest order when attempted in something like an Aventador.
The point is, I tend to find that eye-catching cars tend to make people watch very carefully what you're doing. Any driving that people could perceive negatively tends to result much more hostility than if the same move was done in something mundane. Hence, I drive like a saint when I'm in a supercar, particularly if I'm around other traffic.
The other reason for this is that I find that people start concentrating on your car more than they are on their own driving. The number of times I've nearly had somebody drive into me because they were gawping is not even funny.
I would echo this comment, especially the last paragraph. I have had someone driving a car trying to photograph me using his phone as I passed him (mind you he was in an R8 - odd). I am nervous of going through roundabouts next to anyone. Because some drivers are looking at my car rather than at what they are doing, they end up taking a very erratic line.Whenever I'm driving something eye-catching, it makes me drive extremely courteously and defensive.
Cheeky moves that I'd make in my Skoda Superb without anyone noticing would suddenly mark me out as a throbber of the highest order when attempted in something like an Aventador.
The point is, I tend to find that eye-catching cars tend to make people watch very carefully what you're doing. Any driving that people could perceive negatively tends to result much more hostility than if the same move was done in something mundane. Hence, I drive like a saint when I'm in a supercar, particularly if I'm around other traffic.
The other reason for this is that I find that people start concentrating on your car more than they are on their own driving. The number of times I've nearly had somebody drive into me because they were gawping is not even funny.
I have had many, many more favourable comments than otherwise - I usually reply thank you very much. Some people are genuinely interested and I am happy to speak to them, although some just want to tell me what their other car is, or what they have owned before.
You don't have to have a big ego to drive a supercar. I try to avoid towns and busy roads. I have the car because I want it, not because of what other people might think of me (I'm a bit embarrassed about it sometimes).
Revving in tunnels and under bridges - I normally only do that if I am taking someone out (I do charity rides), but I must confess to second gear in one of the Birmingham tunnels a few months ago - F355 + Capristo - shame not to sometimes.
Its not just the UK, I had a Touran loaded with family undertake me in Norway so they could see the front of the 650, narrowly missing the car in front of us
I call it McLaren Madness, but it applies to most "eye catching" cars
FN2TypeR said:
Burnham said:
I deffo agree about the deployable aero - there's a TT near me that's always parked with its flimsy looking spoiler up.
I sometimes wonder if its actually broken, and simply wont retract.
Is it a diesel one? Even worse if so!I sometimes wonder if its actually broken, and simply wont retract.
I drive a not-a-supercar-car, a Corvette, daily when I'm home in Edinburgh. I enjoy giving it the beans and it only ever draws positive attention, despite the fact I undoubtedly fit the description of knobber. It seems most people do enjoy a good bit of yankie V8 burble and thunder. I'll always rev for people and so on, I've let many little kids sit in it and push the throttle. Guilty of a few burnouts on request too...
I think the only rule of owning a car like this is that you use it properly. It annoys me a lot more to know guys that keep these cars (Corvette owners are the worst for it) and they NEVER turn a wheel in anger. What's the point?!
I think the only rule of owning a car like this is that you use it properly. It annoys me a lot more to know guys that keep these cars (Corvette owners are the worst for it) and they NEVER turn a wheel in anger. What's the point?!
Yes, Corvette is very fine and receives more positive comments than anything else I've owned.
On the road, as with any other fast car with stand-out looks, Rule 1 is unfortunately the need to watch out for other drivers who are either overcome with excitement or turned green with envy at the sight of such a vehicle, and then drive very badly. I call this "the Idiot Magnet".
On the road, as with any other fast car with stand-out looks, Rule 1 is unfortunately the need to watch out for other drivers who are either overcome with excitement or turned green with envy at the sight of such a vehicle, and then drive very badly. I call this "the Idiot Magnet".
jakesmith said:
anonymous said:
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Don't be a bloody fool. You'd get 3 points on your license and your insurance premium would go through the roof. That's not going to happen.Enjoy driving your car - and keep a careful watch out for the idiot drivers out on the road whose brains melt when they see it.
Two points:
1. This whole "there should be no rules" thing is indicative of the society we sadly live in - thinking only about oneself. Of course if you have a supercar you should thoroughly enjoy it, but being considerate of others is far classier than being a noisy yob.
2. Make as much noise as you like... in an appropriate place. I love fast cars and the sound of them (I'm on PistonHeads for goodness sake) but living in Hertford town centre, I'm sick to death of everyone and their mums revving up their Ferraris and accelerating their Aston Martins hard through the middle of shoppers and school-kids.
No, of course you don't have to abide by any supercar 'rules' but for heaven's sake learn some etiquette.
1. This whole "there should be no rules" thing is indicative of the society we sadly live in - thinking only about oneself. Of course if you have a supercar you should thoroughly enjoy it, but being considerate of others is far classier than being a noisy yob.
2. Make as much noise as you like... in an appropriate place. I love fast cars and the sound of them (I'm on PistonHeads for goodness sake) but living in Hertford town centre, I'm sick to death of everyone and their mums revving up their Ferraris and accelerating their Aston Martins hard through the middle of shoppers and school-kids.
No, of course you don't have to abide by any supercar 'rules' but for heaven's sake learn some etiquette.
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