430 Scuderia

[EL77]

I finally got to drive the 430 Scuderia on friday and i've got to say it was utterly sensational. Everything from the finish to the performance ticked all the boxes you'd want when driving a Ferrari.

It really is as good as it's racing brother(maybe a bit better)!!!!

Oh yes, then there's the gear change WOW........

[dj Kam]

Have you driven a 360CS?

How did it compare?

[Freewheeler]

dj Kam said:

Have you driven a 360CS?

I think he probably has!!

[Rods]

EL77 said:

I finally got to drive the 430 Scuderia on friday and i've got to say it was utterly sensational. Everything from the finish to the performance ticked all the boxes you'd want when driving a Ferrari.

It really is as good as it's racing brother(maybe a bit better)!!!!

Oh yes, then there's the gear change WOW........

Hi Ed,how does it compare to the CS.

Rob

[EL77]

i have indeed, the 360CS has been up to now the car i'd have but i think if money wasn't a question i'd be faced with a hard choice!!!!

The 430 is extremely advanced and really looks after the driver without spoiling the involvement where as the 360 requires that little bit more respect.

[Rods]

EL77 said:

i have indeed, the 360CS has been up to now the car i'd have but i think if money wasn't a question i'd be faced with a hard choice!!!!

The 430 is extremely advanced and really looks after the driver without spoiling the involvement where as the 360 requires that little bit more respect.

Thanks Ed,by the way Carl tells me he lapped Donninton qucker than yourself.

[mike360]

how did you get a drive where can i sign up ??

[PST 1]

I must admit I drove the car at Varano De Melegari Circuit Italy early last week. The gear change is out of this world, I thought the 599 was fast. When the Fiarono driver drove it first I was shocked at how fast it changed. Plus I do believe the car will actually stop on a six pence!!!
Superb bit of kit!!

[EL77]

carl meant to say he wish he could lap donington as fast as me!!!!

[mike360]

PST 1 said:

I must admit I drove the car at Varano De Melegari Circuit Italy early last week. The gear change is out of this world, I thought the 599 was fast. When the Fiarono driver drove it first I was shocked at how fast it changed. Plus I do believe the car will actually stop on a six pence!!!
Superb bit of kit!!

you a journalist?

[gunner]

big question,scuderia or 599 if you could only own one??

[LukeBird]

Scuderia no question and absolutely regardless of what you wanted it for.
I'll have mine in yellow with one grey and one black stripe, anthracite wheels and yellow callipers please
Nearly like the press car in Autocar.

[jagdpanther]

I havent had the pleasure of a drive out or even a passenger ride in a Ferrari as yet, but I did watch the MotorsTV special on the F430 Scuderia and it does appear to be very focused, but it was the sheer speed and precision of the gear change that shocked me more than anything!!

Should prove to be a fantastic machine

[PST 1]

mike360 said:

PST 1 said:

I must admit I drove the car at Varano De Melegari Circuit Italy early last week. The gear change is out of this world, I thought the 599 was fast. When the Fiarono driver drove it first I was shocked at how fast it changed. Plus I do believe the car will actually stop on a six pence!!!
Superb bit of kit!!

you a journalist?

Good God No!!!

[PST 1]

P.S Not there is anything wrong with Journalist!!!

[EL77]

Not fromt he press, and i'd have a 430 not a 599.......

[PST 1]

We can tell by your grammar!!!

[FlyingFox]

Rumour has it that STIG was their driving last week.

[PST 1]

Yes I was with the Stig. He was not too happy with me as I beat him in a time trials competition with a Challenge 430 round an Auto Test style course.

[EL77]

What was your best lap in the challange car on the wet figure of 8?