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Had the pleasure of a night out in Sheffield last Friday - and the even greater pleasure of a blast over the A57 Snake Pass.
First time I've really driven the car hard for anything more than a couple of minutes.
Impressions? Well - I REALLY enjoyed myself. Grip levels are incredible - wet or dry. Instant throttle response a real joy (although I wish it had a huge lump of midrange torque so you don't have to rev the knackers off it!). Overtaking ability - great.
The only minus point - and it's a big one - the steering is crap. And before you all go on about steering box adjustment, it doesn't need it.
The steering is slow-witted, lifeless and lacking detailed feel. And the steering wheel itself is just ridiculously large!
Nevertheless, this one minus point hasn't blunted my enthusiasm for the old girl. Before I bought her, Kurt told me that his car really "grew" on him (so much so he's sold it now!), but I couldn't agree more.
Sure, there are quicker cars. And sure, there are better handling/gripping cars. But as a package - I like mine more every day! :1: :1: :1:
First time I've really driven the car hard for anything more than a couple of minutes.
Impressions? Well - I REALLY enjoyed myself. Grip levels are incredible - wet or dry. Instant throttle response a real joy (although I wish it had a huge lump of midrange torque so you don't have to rev the knackers off it!). Overtaking ability - great.
The only minus point - and it's a big one - the steering is crap. And before you all go on about steering box adjustment, it doesn't need it.
The steering is slow-witted, lifeless and lacking detailed feel. And the steering wheel itself is just ridiculously large!
Nevertheless, this one minus point hasn't blunted my enthusiasm for the old girl. Before I bought her, Kurt told me that his car really "grew" on him (so much so he's sold it now!), but I couldn't agree more.
Sure, there are quicker cars. And sure, there are better handling/gripping cars. But as a package - I like mine more every day! :1: :1: :1: