got the CSL last night!! awesome car!!!!!
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had a few probs with the bank on friday getting the chaps over but it all went through ok on monday and I am a happy bunny.
before the CSL I had a 996 carrera 2 with the GT3 kit, sports chassis, suspension and exhaust etc.
Picked up the CSL last night and drove into work this morning…I have not stopped grinning since to be honest and was having CSL type dreams as well.
Once I got my hands on it it was just sublime to drive, superb balance in the chassis as well as amazing pull and braking.
I dread to think what they must be like on cups in the dry but as it was a bit damp then I preferred to be on the pilot sports to be honest!
Initial impressions and comparing to the 911 are:
- lighter, slightly vaguer steering but still very responsive to inputs and so much better than std M3s
- quicker than the 911 and some; pulls like a GT3 and the speedo just keeps on going!
- Plenty of grip from the rear but it is never going to match the 911 with the punch and traction out of corners
- You can have a lot more fun mid corner and balance the car on throttle without the worry of the arse at 45 degrees and not recoverable
- the noise is just addictive and you just find yourself driving everywhere with the sport button on
- the M diff button makes the thing a little more slippy and allows you a bit more play at the rear end to break away but pull it in
- seats are superb and very supportive
- the interior is Spartan but not bothered and the carbon really sets it off
- getting used to the SMG and have found that S4 to S5 are about right
- car is a real doddle to drive round town in London and even in auto it is pleasant
- quite a firm ride but then what do you expect
- Much less obvious than the 911 so not so much of an occasion which is good in a way when leaving the car somewhere!
- The noise, the noise and the grunt.
Still chuckling now about the whole experience as it really is like being in a big 205 gti but with about 3 x the grunt!
Looking forward to some track days and a ring trip to find out more about the car, behaviour, poise, the limits and to enjoy it even more!!
Smiles all round and defo a lot more fun than the 911 to drive and more rewarding
DC
be excited carrera 2 and get in touch with your thoughts and if you have any more questions...which car are you getting? grey or black?
Rob I see your points and manual would be nice but the SMG2 is much improved and can be sharp. no signs of clutch slip and I always let off a little to help ease the change as a lot of mechanicals working there!!
I did not even know you can bang the SMG lever forward as well as paddles so you feel like a touring car driver! superb!
sounds like a toruing car as well with that NA induction roar!!
cups are pants in our winter weather so I will maybe get some over winter ready for some spring fun!!
DC
Rob I see your points and manual would be nice but the SMG2 is much improved and can be sharp. no signs of clutch slip and I always let off a little to help ease the change as a lot of mechanicals working there!!
I did not even know you can bang the SMG lever forward as well as paddles so you feel like a touring car driver! superb!
sounds like a toruing car as well with that NA induction roar!!
cups are pants in our winter weather so I will maybe get some over winter ready for some spring fun!!
DC
Edited by DasChin on Tuesday 12th September 15:27
Edited by DasChin on Tuesday 12th September 15:27
Edited by DasChin on Tuesday 12th September 16:33
actually I reckon it is 'airfix grey' to be honest! what with the company in trouble then you boys should be sorted for touch up paint eh.
in fact I might have some in my folks loft from an old tornado model I never finished.
I do like my metallic black option more I have to say. once you have gone black there is no turning black n all that!
apparently black ones have more torque and less prone to have SMG and RTAB issues.
I have to say it is a superb car and probably the best car I have owned....and that is over the 911! it is just a weapon and the noise just makes me hoot!!
in fact I might have some in my folks loft from an old tornado model I never finished.
I do like my metallic black option more I have to say. once you have gone black there is no turning black n all that!
apparently black ones have more torque and less prone to have SMG and RTAB issues.
I have to say it is a superb car and probably the best car I have owned....and that is over the 911! it is just a weapon and the noise just makes me hoot!!
framps!
wtf are you on about? did you not read my post? it was full of compliments about the 911 but it does have lots of negatives about it as well.
I will enjoy passing all those 911s on track! well the 3.4 and 3.6 NAs anyways and keeping up with the GT3s.
I see you got the C4s...all show and no go! should have gone for the turbo mate! 4wd drive as well..yuk! cardinal sin for a 911. too scared to corner a 2wd version?? ;-)
as I said it was the right time for me, got some good money for it and I will go back to a GT3 at some stage.
so I don't think I will be disappearing into mondeo obscurity somehow!!
always fancied a CSL and I must say it is a superb car to drive all round!
wtf are you on about? did you not read my post? it was full of compliments about the 911 but it does have lots of negatives about it as well.
I will enjoy passing all those 911s on track! well the 3.4 and 3.6 NAs anyways and keeping up with the GT3s.
I see you got the C4s...all show and no go! should have gone for the turbo mate! 4wd drive as well..yuk! cardinal sin for a 911. too scared to corner a 2wd version?? ;-)
as I said it was the right time for me, got some good money for it and I will go back to a GT3 at some stage.
so I don't think I will be disappearing into mondeo obscurity somehow!!
always fancied a CSL and I must say it is a superb car to drive all round!
Edited by DasChin on Saturday 16th September 12:56
Framps
last time I looked at the nearest school it was all porsche cayennes mate and 911 cabs! you are talking out of yr ass.
if you have to defend your 4wd beetle then fair enough mate but you bought the wrong one! ha ha! I got the right Bimmer at least.
last time I read about F1 then it was the regs that pin it back. the drivers all want to go back to slicks, less wings to make it more fun and more engaging. the cars drive much better with out TC and it sorts out the men from the boys
bit like a 2wd 911 and a gay boy 4wd.
looks like you can't shake off the hairdresser thing eh! C4s is the utlimate trimmers mobile.
C4S Cab next sir?
last time I looked at the nearest school it was all porsche cayennes mate and 911 cabs! you are talking out of yr ass.
if you have to defend your 4wd beetle then fair enough mate but you bought the wrong one! ha ha! I got the right Bimmer at least.
last time I read about F1 then it was the regs that pin it back. the drivers all want to go back to slicks, less wings to make it more fun and more engaging. the cars drive much better with out TC and it sorts out the men from the boys
bit like a 2wd 911 and a gay boy 4wd.
looks like you can't shake off the hairdresser thing eh! C4s is the utlimate trimmers mobile.
C4S Cab next sir?
Edited by DasChin on Tuesday 19th September 20:48
Edited by DasChin on Tuesday 19th September 20:51
very civilised indeed Jason
much better behaved than my 911 as that was bumpier and used to tramline more.
who needs creature comforts anyhow as they make the car sloppy and unfocsued.
get a tom tom if you get lost a lot. I got a map in the car.
the more I drive this car the more it amazes me. on the m way it is like any other car really so the lack of attention is nice imho.
get to an A road and a roundabout, put the sport button on and the whole world changes!!
off to the Ring on the 7th October so will feed back from there!!
NW
much better behaved than my 911 as that was bumpier and used to tramline more.
who needs creature comforts anyhow as they make the car sloppy and unfocsued.
get a tom tom if you get lost a lot. I got a map in the car.
the more I drive this car the more it amazes me. on the m way it is like any other car really so the lack of attention is nice imho.
get to an A road and a roundabout, put the sport button on and the whole world changes!!
off to the Ring on the 7th October so will feed back from there!!
NW
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