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dsl2 said:
Cheers Andy.
It’s unlikely to be an appreciating asset as per your lastest steed but hey ho at least you can actually buy cars from McLaren more or less as & when you want one!
Have you driven one yourself yet, the steering & turn in would be right up your street I’m sure. Best steering I’ve experienced outside of the 7.
Not driven the latest McLaren's only the 12c and 650s.People seem to say the steering on the 540/70 is really positive which is very good on a smooth road but on our crap quality roads can feel a little too positive but on track it really shines but you can't have your cake and eat it It’s unlikely to be an appreciating asset as per your lastest steed but hey ho at least you can actually buy cars from McLaren more or less as & when you want one!
Have you driven one yourself yet, the steering & turn in would be right up your street I’m sure. Best steering I’ve experienced outside of the 7.
The Speciale is unbelievably positive but on poor road surfaces can feel a little unsettling.At Spa and Nurburgring it was absolutely amazing to drive flat out and i even took it up Shelsley Walsh and Loton Park when the Caterham was not ready but Shelsley was not as much fun with all the Railkway sleeper barriers !
You should take it on track and especially go to Spa.
Lol your a brave man giving the Speciale a wizz up Shelsley considering the value of it. I take it you showed a bit more than your customary level of restraint whilst doing so & not troubling our Caterham times!
I only had a 30 mile test drive in the wet / damp but didn’t find the steering to be too edgy at all to be fair, just nicely direct & pointy with superb feed back.
I think you’d be surprised how good the driver feedback & ride handling compromise is, I’ve not driven an F car so can’t offer any sort of comparison as to how that feels by way of contrast but of course I’m sure the Speciale is a very talented car.
I only had a 30 mile test drive in the wet / damp but didn’t find the steering to be too edgy at all to be fair, just nicely direct & pointy with superb feed back.
I think you’d be surprised how good the driver feedback & ride handling compromise is, I’ve not driven an F car so can’t offer any sort of comparison as to how that feels by way of contrast but of course I’m sure the Speciale is a very talented car.
Not really the ideal day for collection given that its mainly pissed it down, however the car had been a total joy to drive non the less.
Quite a novelty in this running in phase using the prodigious torque to make a lowish rpm tall gear overtakes rather than the blip it down rev it out nature of my Boxster GTS.
I even like the noises it makes, not exactly musical but has a certain charm with its sort of hollow yowl.
Quite a novelty in this running in phase using the prodigious torque to make a lowish rpm tall gear overtakes rather than the blip it down rev it out nature of my Boxster GTS.
I even like the noises it makes, not exactly musical but has a certain charm with its sort of hollow yowl.
enjoy.dsl2 said:
Lol your a brave man giving the Speciale a wizz up Shelsley considering the value of it. I take it you showed a bit more than your customary level of restraint whilst doing so & not troubling our Caterham times!
I only had a 30 mile test drive in the wet / damp but didn’t find the steering to be too edgy at all to be fair, just nicely direct & pointy with superb feed back.
I think you’d be surprised how good the driver feedback & ride handling compromise is, I’ve not driven an F car so can’t offer any sort of comparison as to how that feels by way of contrast but of course I’m sure the Speciale is a very talented car.
I only had a 30 mile test drive in the wet / damp but didn’t find the steering to be too edgy at all to be fair, just nicely direct & pointy with superb feed back.
I think you’d be surprised how good the driver feedback & ride handling compromise is, I’ve not driven an F car so can’t offer any sort of comparison as to how that feels by way of contrast but of course I’m sure the Speciale is a very talented car.
Took it a bit of care through Crossing as the sleepers did not look inviting
Had it a bit sideways into top s.The cup 2's are really not suited for the hills especially in the cold and damp as they never have chance to get some heat into them, but Loton was good as won the class.Would never trouble our Caterham times even on the best of days even on slicks.When the weather picks up i will have to go and have a drive of a 570 but let me know how it feels after the run in and some nice dry miles.
Wise move Andy, it takes no prisoners when things go wrong through there.
Do try to get yourself a drive asap, be interested to hear how it compares to the F car.
I've absolutely loved driving mine in the damp / wet conditions today. Its a weapon, I found it so confidence inspiring with the terrific feedback the car gives up.
Do try to get yourself a drive asap, be interested to hear how it compares to the F car.
I've absolutely loved driving mine in the damp / wet conditions today. Its a weapon, I found it so confidence inspiring with the terrific feedback the car gives up.
Hi Dave.
Worry not, it is indeed installed in the car. That was the only library photo I had to hand at the time.
McLaren Ventura Orange sure makes the Busaham's orange look s
te I'm sorry to say mate.
Still lacking the motivation to compete at the moment, I maybe back one day though never say never eh!
Worry not, it is indeed installed in the car. That was the only library photo I had to hand at the time.
McLaren Ventura Orange sure makes the Busaham's orange look s
te I'm sorry to say mate.Still lacking the motivation to compete at the moment, I maybe back one day though never say never eh!
dsl2 said:
Hi Dave.
Worry not, it is indeed installed in the car. That was the only library photo I had to hand at the time.
McLaren Ventura Orange sure makes the Busaham's orange look ste I'm sorry to say mate.
Still lacking the motivation to compete at the moment, I maybe back one day though never say never eh!
McLaren Ventura Orange is just awesome. TBH I think McLaren have the best colour choice out there and everyone always comments about my Volcano Red 650S spiderWorry not, it is indeed installed in the car. That was the only library photo I had to hand at the time.
McLaren Ventura Orange sure makes the Busaham's orange look s
te I'm sorry to say mate.Still lacking the motivation to compete at the moment, I maybe back one day though never say never eh!
Originally I wanted Arancio Borealis Orange on my Performante but having seen Ventura Orange it just seemed flat and washed out in comparison which put me off Arancio Borealis completely
Agreed the Lambo orange is v dull.
I actually popped into Lambo B’ham to have a look at the performante prior to ordering the 570, they had a brand new orange one in the showroom awaiting collection.
Looked almost like it had been flatted down post spraying with some 400 grit wet & dry taking all the shine / sparkle out of it, seemed an odd colour & finish lacking wow factor.
I actually popped into Lambo B’ham to have a look at the performante prior to ordering the 570, they had a brand new orange one in the showroom awaiting collection.
Looked almost like it had been flatted down post spraying with some 400 grit wet & dry taking all the shine / sparkle out of it, seemed an odd colour & finish lacking wow factor.
Hi Simon,
Well I try my best, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time eh! (Hoping there are no grammatical errors for the pendants to pick up on here as once again I may have imbided a bit of alcohol this evening)
Decent pic following a good spoodle after 170 very enjoyable miles in the rain on collection day.
Well I try my best, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time eh! (Hoping there are no grammatical errors for the pendants to pick up on here as once again I may have imbided a bit of alcohol this evening)
Decent pic following a good spoodle after 170 very enjoyable miles in the rain on collection day.
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