redhotwheels
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Pics coming when the snow gets out of the way 
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redhotwheels
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Well hells bells. What a car! I have just returned from taking it for a 30 mile round trip...got it dirty ...
Amazing, speechless. Gobsmacked.
I have a Lotus Esprit in the garage, and previously owned an Elise s2 ...but this really is something else
Observations for anyone thinking of taking the plunge on one of these:
1/ Don't worry about the long bonnet (hood) after 5 miles I was comfy.
2/ Don't worry about the 'I'm sitting in an anti-tank pillbox' snugness and view out the windscreen. It focuses the senses.
3/ Don't worry about the talk of a hard ride and tramlining with the RFT's - depends what your used to, but this was very comfy once I had spent a while sorting the seating position out. And the RFT's gave me no problem at all, although obviously for a first drive I was taking it easy.
4/ Do worry about your licence! Keep an eye on that speedo. I passed one car on the way back that was pootling at 50mph. The acceleration was constant - looked down...90...whoa. But safe passing is such a joy.
5/ This is a car that demands respect and maturity. I can see how someone could end up in a world of pain. But, wow, get it smooth and it responds very silky. I reckon a beast if you rough it up.
6/ Get one.
Now... pictures will be coming...but lets face it, splattered in mud and sat on a gravel drive will not win any prizes... so later.Thanks for letting me enthuse and ramble on!
Amazing, speechless. Gobsmacked.
I have a Lotus Esprit in the garage, and previously owned an Elise s2 ...but this really is something else
Observations for anyone thinking of taking the plunge on one of these:
1/ Don't worry about the long bonnet (hood) after 5 miles I was comfy.
2/ Don't worry about the 'I'm sitting in an anti-tank pillbox' snugness and view out the windscreen. It focuses the senses.
3/ Don't worry about the talk of a hard ride and tramlining with the RFT's - depends what your used to, but this was very comfy once I had spent a while sorting the seating position out. And the RFT's gave me no problem at all, although obviously for a first drive I was taking it easy.
4/ Do worry about your licence! Keep an eye on that speedo. I passed one car on the way back that was pootling at 50mph. The acceleration was constant - looked down...90...whoa. But safe passing is such a joy.
5/ This is a car that demands respect and maturity. I can see how someone could end up in a world of pain. But, wow, get it smooth and it responds very silky. I reckon a beast if you rough it up.
6/ Get one.
Now... pictures will be coming...but lets face it, splattered in mud and sat on a gravel drive will not win any prizes... so later.Thanks for letting me enthuse and ramble on!
Great news, glad you enjoyed your drive out
We don't mind any kind of pics, get some posted!!
We don't mind any kind of pics, get some posted!!
redhotwheels
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edzed.... insurance... it was there in front of you if you have seen the ad:
'You dont have to be posh to be....'
Clue: it starts with P and ends in D
:lol:
PS - I'm 55 next month with 12 years NCB - history of performance cars. No points. Only one accident... and it was the ex who was driving... note, the ex - - my gorgeous lightning yellow (rare!) Elise s2 with 15,000 miles.
It's taken 7 years to get back to a superior motor (she took half the Elise insurance money when we split...) sob, winge, blubber :lol:
But evey cloud... this is a far superior vehicle. Words fail me actually.
'You dont have to be posh to be....'
Clue: it starts with P and ends in D
:lol:
PS - I'm 55 next month with 12 years NCB - history of performance cars. No points. Only one accident... and it was the ex who was driving... note, the ex - - my gorgeous lightning yellow (rare!) Elise s2 with 15,000 miles.
It's taken 7 years to get back to a superior motor (she took half the Elise insurance money when we split...) sob, winge, blubber :lol:
But evey cloud... this is a far superior vehicle. Words fail me actually.
redhotwheels
Member
Hi Bing,
This is Manual...but still smooth. Nice snickety box (as the Bishop said to th Actress ) and yes, it pulls and pulls. The thing is, it has the similar 0-60 of the Elise, but is doesn't run out of puff....it just keeps going...well, having not continued past 90... I am hazarding a guess; I am sure this is the case.
Now to get used to a 6 speed box... like my memory doesn't go that far :| hahaha. Wot gear are you in? 'Dunno, does it matter'.
:wink:
This is Manual...but still smooth. Nice snickety box (as the Bishop said to th Actress
) and yes, it pulls and pulls. The thing is, it has the similar 0-60 of the Elise, but is doesn't run out of puff....it just keeps going...well, having not continued past 90... I am hazarding a guess; I am sure this is the case.Now to get used to a 6 speed box... like my memory doesn't go that far :| hahaha. Wot gear are you in? 'Dunno, does it matter'.
:wink:
